Factors Related to Covid-19 Stigma: -Covid19

The aim of the study was to understand the factors related to COVID-19 stigma in the community. This multi-centric study was implemented by ICMR and non-ICMR institutes across North, South, East, West, North-East, and Central India, employing a mixed-methods research design with both quantitative and qualitative components. The overall coordination was jointly managed by ICMR-NIMS and the Epidemiology and Communicable Diseases (ECD) Division, ICMR, New Delhi. The study population included  303 COVID-19 recovered individuals (13.3%)  and  1978 community members (86.7%) , with a total of  2281 respondents , ensuring a comprehensive representation of perspectives.

Duration of the study :10 months Year- 2020-21