Stigmatization has now been widely reported by those living with long COVID.
In this interview, we explore the barriers or experiences of stigma, and how they could be combated, with Prof. Nisreen Alwan (University of Southampton, Southampton UK). Prof. Alwan is a Professor in Public Health with personal experience of long COVID, and an individual who has spent the last two years as an advocate raising awareness of the condition.
Questions:
- What barriers, or experiences of stigma and discrimination, have been reported in long COVID diagnosis and treatment? (0:19)
- What do you think could be done to reduce these inequalities? (1:18)
Disclosures: Prof. Nisreen Alwan has nothing to disclose in relation to this video interview.
Support: Interview and filming supported by Touch Medical Media. Interview conducted by Gina Furnival.
