Social discrimination perception of health-care workers and ordinary people toward individuals with COVID-19
2020; Taylor & Francis; Volume: 15; Issue: 2-4 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1080/15534510.2020.1838945
ISSN1553-4510
AutoresHeyam Dalky, Ayman M. Hamdan‐Mansour, Basil H. Amarneh, Manar AlAzzam, Nuha Remon Yacoub, Anas H. Khalifeh, Mohammed Aldalaykeh, Alaa Fawwaz Dalky, Rana Akram Rawashdeh, Dalal Yehia, Malek Alnajar,
Tópico(s)COVID-19 epidemiological studies
ResumoThe purpose of this study is to explore perception of social discrimination among ordinary people and health-care workers toward individuals with COVID-19 in Jordan. A cross-sectional descriptive-comparative design was used to collect data from a convenience sample of 272 ordinary people and 109 HCWs utilizing an online survey format. HCWs reported low to medium social discrimination (SDS) level, while ordinary people reported a higher level with statistical difference (t = 8.64, p <.001). SDS had positive and significant correlation with years of experience, specialty of nursing, education and area of working among HCWs. The study signifies the social discrimination associated with COVID-19 among ordinary people and healthcare workers. Implications to health practices and public policies discussed.
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