Social stigma: the social consequences of coronavirus

One of the psychological and social consequences of some diseases, especially infectious diseases in any society and in these difficult days of coronavirus outbreak, is the patient's fear of social reactions, disease stigma and transmission, which is due to the severe attack of this disease. Different dimensions of society have not paid attention to this important issue. The current prevalence of corona disease has led to stigma and discriminatory social behavior against people of certain ethnicities, as well as anyone who is thought to be infected with the virus. Also, social stigma can cause behavioral disorders and negative effects on patients, doctors, nurses, the patient's family, and so on. In addition to potentially exposing many countries around the world, the virus has actually affected many families. There are few people in the world today who have not heard or been unaware of the health guidelines and recommendations for the prevention of this dangerous virus; But few media outlets and experts talk about the general condition of people who have lost a family member to the disease. While these people are in a state of great mourning due to the loss of their loved ones with emerging issues such as severe concern about the affliction of other family members, not being able to hold and perform funerals and mourning rituals for their loved ones due to health advice such as community ban and This is followed by deprivation of emotional perceptions, empathy, sympathy and support from relatives, friends and acquaintances. Corona disease is not just a disease and is not limited to a person with coronary heart disease, but also represents or identifies a person or persons who are unlikely to have health behaviors, and as a result of these unhygienic and careless behaviors. Have been infected.