
Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare, Год журнала: 2024, Номер Volume 17, С. 805 - 823
Опубликована: Фев. 1, 2024
Objective: This study aimed to explore the magnitude and variability of disease-linked stigma among COVID-19 survivors their experiences social stigma, coping strategies, contextual challenges, preferences for support. Methods: An Arabic version survey questionnaire was designed validated obtain socio-demographic characteristics quantitative measures encountered by survivors. 482 completed survey, data were analyzed using descriptive statistics thematic analysis. Results: The results this revealed prevalence high levels both perceived external enacted participants. Enacted Internalized associated with survivors' educational background/ status. participants suggested three support: organizational, social, personal. Establishing an online reduction program national psychological crisis interventions at organizational level. It is crucial assist mechanisms societal reintegration techniques Conclusion: These provide valuable insights holistic health policy formation preparedness strategies future pandemics, helping promote reintegrate into society, where are underdeveloped. Keywords: COVID-19, survivor, SARS-CoV-2, pandemic, Saudi Arabia
Язык: Английский