The development and validation of a novel COVID19 stigma scale among healthcare workers (COVISS-HCWs)

• Main Authors: Hasan Nabil Al Houri (Author), Abdullah Alhouri (Author), Rand T. Akasheh (Author), Christine E. S. Jovanovic (Author), Heba Al-tarcheh (Author), Douaa Mohammad Nazir Arrouk (Author), Ahmad Nabil Alhouri (Author), Marah Marrawi (Author), Malik E. Juweid (Author), Youssef Latifeh (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2022-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background and aim Fear of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and its complications may result in stigmatization of individuals who may carry the virus. This is of special concern to healthcare workers who tolerate additional physical and emotional stress at times of pandemic. The aims of...