Stigma Archives - COVID-19 Communication Network

COVID-19 Prevention Campaign

November 23, 2022/in Posters, Radio/Audio Spots, SBC Campaign, Social Media, TV spots, Video Ethiopia Ministry of Health, Ethiopia Public Health Institute, Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs, United States Agency for International Development Ethiopia Afaan Oromoo, Amharic (አማርኛ) COVID-19 Response, Handwashing, Masks, Prevention, Rumors and Misinformation, Social/Physical Distancing, Stigma, Symptoms General Public/by Biruk Melaku Ayalew

Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs (CCP) conducted a COVID-19 prevention campaign with funding from the United States Agency for International Development under the global Breakthrough ACTION mechanism. These campaign materials were used to promote mask-wearing, physical distancing, and hand washing among the general public, including during public Holidays. The materials included several TV and radio spots, banners, and posters.

Source: COVID-19 Prevention Campaign

Discrimination, Stigma and COVID-19

August 31, 2022/in Social Media, Video Pan American Health Organization Americas, Caribbean English COVID-19 Response, Entertainment Education, Equity, Risk Communication and Messaging, Rumors and Misinformation, Stigma General Public/by Shane Harper

The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered social stigma and discriminatory behaviour against persons who have contracted the COVID-19 virus, those who have been in contact with such persons, as well as any person who has been perceived to have come in contact with the virus. As part of an anti-stigma campaign, this Public Service Announcement sung by Chrystal Cummins-Beckles from Barbados, was produced.

Source: Discrimination, Stigma and COVID-19

How Athishree coped with COVID-19

August 15, 2022/in Social Media, Testimonials, Video UNICEF India English Entertainment Education, Mental Health, Stigma, Treatment Children (under 12), General Public/by Shane Harper

Athishree was scared, hesitant to even talk to her friends when she first tested positive for #coronavirus.

While in quarantine, she taught herself the importance of opening up about her experiences.

Source: How Athishree coped with COVID-19

Research brief: Barriers to COVID-19 prevention behaviors in Côte d’Ivoire

January 18, 2022/in Reports and Studies Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs Côte d' Ivoire English, Français Healthcare, Mental Health, Prevention, Risk Communication and Messaging, Stigma Health Workers and Facilities, Policy Makers, SBC Professionals/by wpengine

This research brief, available in both English and French, summarizes the results of a qualitative study examining barriers to a range of COVID-19 prevention behaviors early on in the COVID-19 pandemic in late 2020.

The study included individual interviews (IDIs) with COVID-19 survivors, individuals who lost a family member to the disease, and health workers. Focus group discussions (FGDs) were also conducted with members of the general population to explore social norms and community perceptions related to COVID-19.

Source: Research brief: Barriers to COVID-19 prevention behaviors in Côte d’Ivoire

Cote d’Ivoire COVID-19 Campaign Prevention Materials

January 12, 2022/in Pamphlet, Posters, Radio/Audio Spots, Reports and Studies, SBC Campaign, SBC Materials, TV spots ARSIP, CICG, Government of Côte d' Ivoire, UNICEF, World Health Organization Côte d' Ivoire Français Equity, Family Planning, Masks, Other health in COVID-19 context, Prevention, Social/Physical Distancing, Stigma, Symptoms, Vaccines General Public, Health Workers and Facilities, Religious Leaders, Young Adults (13-17)/by wpengine

These materials, al produced in French, were developed by Breakthrough ACTION Cote d’Ivoire in conjunction with its government partners as part of a broader campaign to promote COVID-19 prevention behaviors and address COVID-19 related stigma.

SBC Materials include spots, posters, pamphlets on the following topics:

Social distancing and mask-wearing amongst young people;
Observance of prevention measures in places of worship (mosques; Catholic and evangelical churches)
Reintegration of those recovered from COVID-19 into communities and avoidance of stigma
COVID-19 Considerations for those seeking routine HIV and malaria-related services or involved in implementing routine activities for prevention of HIV/malaria

In-depth qualitative research conducted by the project informed interventions and messaging to address COVID-19 related stigma.

Source: Cote d’Ivoire COVID-19 Campaign Prevention Materials

Anti-stigma posters and leaflets for COVID-19 (Cote d’Ivoire)

January 6, 2022/in Pamphlet, Posters CICG, Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs, United States Agency for International Development, World Bank, World Health Organization Côte d' Ivoire Français Return to Work/School, Rumors and Misinformation, Stigma Communities, Health Workers and Facilities/by wpengine

This series of printed materials (posters and leaflets) was developed by Breakthrough ACTION Cote d’Ivoire in collaboration with its government partners. It focuses on the non-stigmatization of people living with or recovered from COVID-19, in the community and in the workplace.

Source: Anti-stigma posters and leaflets for COVID-19 (Cote d’Ivoire)

Journalistic routines as factors promoting COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in Pakistan

December 28, 2021/in Reports and Studies Third World Quarterly Journal Pakistan English Rumors and Misinformation, Stigma Journalists, Policy Makers/by Shane Harper

COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy has reportedly been rising in polio-stricken Pakistan. Prior research reports a variety of contributing factors including information sources, particularly the newspapers readers generally consult to stay abreast of vaccine roll-out developments. This viewpoint article argues that three commonly practised journalistic routines – as explicated by Tandoc and Duffy – are promoting COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among Urdu-language newspaper readers in Pakistan.

Source: Journalistic routines as factors promoting COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in Pakistan

Change in Anti-COVID-19 Behavior and Prejudice against Minorities during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Longitudinal Evidence from Five European Countries

October 12, 2021/in News and Updates PsyArXiv Global English Stigma, Vulnerable Populations Policy Makers, Response Organizations/by Shane Harper

In a three-wave longitudinal study in five European countries from April to October 2020, the authors employed a latent change score model to distinguish between intra- and inter-individual changes in anti-COVID-19 behavior and prejudice.

Source: Change in Anti-COVID-19 Behavior and Prejudice against Minorities during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Longitudinal Evidence from Five European Countries

‘IT’S UP TO YOU’: AD CAMPAIGN TO ENCOURAGE CORONAVIRUS VACCINATION GETS UNDERWAY

October 12, 2021/in News and Updates Ghana Medical Journal Ghana English COVID-19 Response, Stigma Researchers, SBC Professionals/by Shane Harper

The authors of this study conducted a cross-sectional study to assess stigma among the Tema community, then identified and implemented interventions to demystify COVID-19 stigma. They interviewed positive cases, their contacts, contact tracers, case management team members, and community members who shared their first hand experiences and knowledge on the current pandemic.

Source: Community acceptance of COVID-19 and demystifying stigma in a severely affected population in Ghana

Maintain Social Cohesion during the COVID-19 pandemic

July 26, 2021/in Infographics, Posters, Social Media MOHP Asia, Nepal, South Asia Nepali (नेपाली) Mental Health, Stigma, Vulnerable Populations Communities, General Public/by Shane Harper

This infographic requests the public to maintain social cohesion during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Source: Maintain Social Cohesion during the COVID-19 pandemic