ABSTRACT

The 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.

摘要

这项研究的目的是探讨约旦普通民众和卫生保健工作者对COVID-19个体的社会歧视感。使用横截面描述性比较设计，使用在线调查格式从272名普通人和109名HCW的便利样本中收集数据。医护人员报告的社会歧视水平为中低水平，而普通百姓报告的社会歧视水平较高（t = 8.64，p <.001）。SDS与医护人员的经验，护理专业，教育程度和工作领域呈正相关且显着相关。该研究表明普通民众和医护人员中与COVID-19相关的社会歧视。对健康做法和公共政策的影响进行了讨论。