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KMID : 0388320220290030350
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Journal of Korean Academy of Fundamental Nursing
2022 Volume.29 No. 3 p.350 ~ p.362
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Experiences of Stigma among People Infected with COVID-19 in South Korea
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Yeom Seon-Mi
Kang No-Eul
Park Keun-Young
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Abstract
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Purpose: The purpose of this study was to obtain a deep understanding of experiences of stigma among people infected with COVID-19 in South Korea.
Methods: Data were collected through in-depth interviews from March 2021 to November 2021 with nine people who had been infected with COVID-19. The data were analyzed using Colaizzi's phenomenological method.
Results: Six theme clusters emerged from participants' stigma experiences: “I've become the coronavirus itself”, “a desperate defense to protect myself”, “pointing a finger at oneself”, “a scapegoat for the public interest”, “the aftereffects caused by social prejudice” and “an isolated loner”.
Conclusion: The results of this study suggest that people infected with COVID-19 suffered considerable emotional distress and were hindered in their daily life recovery due to stigma. Based on this study, medical staff who treat patients infected with COVID-19 should understand their stigma in depth and strive to develop and implement the necessary instruments and nursing intervention programs to reduce this stigma.
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KEYWORD
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COVID-19, Patients, Qualitative research, Social stigma
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