Zero COVID-19 stigma community

1405

Charity

Bangkok

130,000 THB / 900,000 THB

Raised by 13 persons in 1589 days

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Created on June 01 2020

By Marisa Sanguankwamdee

Charity information

มูลนิธิสถาบันเพื่อการวิจัยและนวัตกรรมด้านเอชไอวี (Institute of HIV Research and Innovation (IHRI)

Institute of HIV Research and Innovation (IHRI) aims to address HIV and other health priority issues by conducting studies and bringing innovation to implementation. The organization has collaborated with international and national health agencies to inform evidence-based public health policies, leading to increased access to essential medicines and equitable health services.

https://www.prevention-trcarc.org/
Email : marisa.s@ihri.org ---- Phone : 022530996

The Story

52 months ago

In May, 2020, more than 3,000 individuals have been infected by COVID-19 and most of them are cured. However, upon their return to the community, those who were cured were stigmatized and discriminated against due to fear of possible transmission. Subsequently, fearing social stigma, individuals with high risk are afraid to seek testing or inform people about their risk resulting in increased opportunities for spread of COVID-19 to other individuals in the community and health care workers, including doctors and nurses.

Even though the rate of new coronavirus infections continues to decrease, a second wave of infections after the lifting of restrictions is a distinct possibility. It is important to continue protecting ourselves by following universal precautions to reduce the risk of exposure to COVID-19. Individuals affected by COVID-19 (COVID-19 diagnosed and Persons Under Investigation (PUI)) should not be hesitant to share their experience and encourage others who might be at risk to receive testing. Activities to address stigma and discrimination against individuals affected by COVID-19 will help to limit the spread of COVID-19 in the next phase.

This project will mitigate impacts of stigma and discrimination against individuals affected by COVID-19, increase knowledge and understanding of COVID-19 prevention, and reduce the fear and anxiety of society towards individuals affected by COVID-19.

Key activities:

1. Develop communication materials and a public online campaign to address knowledge gaps and offer humanitarian perspectives associated with COVID-19.

2. Community preparation includes educational and sensitivity training in the community prior to the return of COVID-19 patients or PUI. The activities will increase knowledge and understanding about COVID-19 and reduce impacts of social stigma in the communities.

More information: https://www.prevention-trcarc.org/