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<p>The COVID-19 stigma has a number of negative effects that could jeopardize efforts to control the epidemic. The objectives of this study were to describe and identify factors associated with stigmatizing attitudes toward COVID-19 among various Thai population groups. A quantitative survey was conducted among adults living in Bangkok during 2020–2021. Of the 2,051 participants, 280 (13.7%) were confirmed COVID-19 cases or patients under investigation (PUI), 271 (13.2%) were healthcare workers, and 1,500 (73.1%) were members of general population. Most participants agreed with all three wider-reaching public measures to control the epidemic and 10 out of the 11 negative attitude items toward COVID-19. The median negative attitude score was 38 out of 55. According to the results of the multivariate analysis, being general population (AOR: 2.68, 95%CI 1.90–3.77) and healthcare worker (AOR: 1.55, 95%CI 1.01–2.38) compared to being COVID-19 patient or PUI, having monthly income of &lt; 10,000 Baht (AOR: 1.96, 95%CI 1.34–2.87) and 10,000 – 19,999 Baht (AOR: 1.35, 95%CI 1.00–1.82) compared to ≥ 20,000 Baht, residing in the household that had ≥ 6 people (AOR: 1.63, 95%CI 1.11–2.41) compared to residing in the household that had only 1 people, agreed with the three wider-reaching government public measures compared to not agree were independent risk factors for having a stigmatizing attitude toward COVID-19. In conclusion, we found a high level of stigmatizing attitudes toward COVID-19 among the Thai population. To prevent social stigma, epidemics such as the COVID-19 epidemic, should not be controlled through fear-based strategies. People should be informed clearly and simply, especially those groups who are more susceptible to stigmatizing attitudes toward people with COVID-19, or diseases that arise during future epidemics.</p>

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Stigmatizing attitudes toward COVID-19 among various Thai populations

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    2025年3月22日

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  • Kriengkrai Srithanaviboonchai,
  • Jarunee Siriphan,
  • Pailin Duangmala,
  • Siriporn Nonenoy,
  • Piranun Hongchookiat,
  • Aphakan Klinsukontakul,
  • Jirat Makphol,
  • Sumitr Tongmuang,
  • Pavanpart Palamart,
  • Niwat Suwanphatthana,
  • Nittaya Phanuphak

摘要

The COVID-19 stigma has a number of negative effects that could jeopardize efforts to control the epidemic. The objectives of this study were to describe and identify factors associated with stigmatizing attitudes toward COVID-19 among various Thai population groups. A quantitative survey was conducted among adults living in Bangkok during 2020–2021. Of the 2,051 participants, 280 (13.7%) were confirmed COVID-19 cases or patients under investigation (PUI), 271 (13.2%) were healthcare workers, and 1,500 (73.1%) were members of general population. Most participants agreed with all three wider-reaching public measures to control the epidemic and 10 out of the 11 negative attitude items toward COVID-19. The median negative attitude score was 38 out of 55. According to the results of the multivariate analysis, being general population (AOR: 2.68, 95%CI 1.90–3.77) and healthcare worker (AOR: 1.55, 95%CI 1.01–2.38) compared to being COVID-19 patient or PUI, having monthly income of < 10,000 Baht (AOR: 1.96, 95%CI 1.34–2.87) and 10,000 – 19,999 Baht (AOR: 1.35, 95%CI 1.00–1.82) compared to ≥ 20,000 Baht, residing in the household that had ≥ 6 people (AOR: 1.63, 95%CI 1.11–2.41) compared to residing in the household that had only 1 people, agreed with the three wider-reaching government public measures compared to not agree were independent risk factors for having a stigmatizing attitude toward COVID-19. In conclusion, we found a high level of stigmatizing attitudes toward COVID-19 among the Thai population. To prevent social stigma, epidemics such as the COVID-19 epidemic, should not be controlled through fear-based strategies. People should be informed clearly and simply, especially those groups who are more susceptible to stigmatizing attitudes toward people with COVID-19, or diseases that arise during future epidemics.