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Unmasking the Pandemic's Shadow: A Systematic Review of The Multifaceted Impact of COVID-19 Stigma in Asia Gunawan, Yosephina Elizabeth Sumartini; Landudjama, Leni; Mulu, Servasius To’o Jala; Kitu, Irene Febriany Mamo; Sukartiningsih, Maria Christina Endang; Febryanto, Dwi; Liu, Guang-Hsing; Dafroyati, Yuliana
JURNAL INFO KESEHATAN Vol 23 No 2 (2025): JURNAL INFO KESEHATAN
Publisher : Research and Community Service Unit, Poltekkes Kemenkes Kupang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31965/infokes.Vol23.Iss2.1737

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The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated stigma toward health workers, patients, and survivors while intensifying social inequalities through rising unemployment, poverty, and social exclusion. This systematic review examined literature from ProQuest, Science Direct, Google Scholar, and PubMed, focusing on the stigma of COVID-19 in Asia. Original research employing quantitative or qualitative methods was included for articles that published in 2020-2021, while review articles were excluded. Screening followed PRISMA guidelines, with data collection and analysis conducted from November 2021 to April 2022, resulting in 24 articles. Data extracted included titles, authors, publication years, participants, methods, findings, strengths, and limitations. Quality was assessed using JBI’s critical appraisal tools, and thematic analysis was performed using Braun and Clarke’s framework. The review identified three key themes: general characteristics of COVID-19 stigma, affected populations, and the multifaceted impacts. Stigma in Asia has led to widespread fear and discrimination against infected individuals, survivors, health workers, and vulnerable groups with significant psychological, spiritual, economic, and health repercussions. We recommend that the government raise public awareness to minimize misinformation by providing education about COVID-19 and efforts to address the impacts caused by stigma, as well as integrating anti-stigma measures into policies and expanding mental health services for those affected.
Pemberdayaan Penyuluh Cilik Dalam Meningkatkan Upaya Pencegahan Malaria di Desa Mbatakapidu Hara, Maria Kareri; Sukartiningsih, Maria Ch E; Mulu, Servasius To’o Jala
JUKEMAS : Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat Vol. 2 No. 1 (2025): JUKEMAS: Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat, Maret 2025
Publisher : Lumbung Pare Cendekia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.60126/jukemas.v2i1.831

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Malaria adalah penyakit yang disebabkan oleh parasit Plasmodium dan ditularkan melalui gigitan nyamuk Anopheles betina. Nusa Tenggara Timur (NTT) memiliki jumlah kasus malaria tertinggi kedua setelah Papua, dengan dua kabupaten, Sumba Barat Daya dan Sumba Timur, mencatatkan kasus terbanyak pada 2022. Malaria dapat menyerang semua golongan umur. Upaya pemberantasan malaria memerlukan partisipasi masyarakat, termasuk anak-anak sebagai agen perubahan. Edukasi dini tentang malaria dapat membentuk penyuluh cilik yang menyebarkan informasi kesehatan kepada keluarga dan lingkungan sekitar. Tujuan pengabdian masyarakat ini adalah memberikan edukasi kepada siswa SD mengenai penyebab, gejala, pencegahan, dan pengobatan malaria, serta melatih mereka menjadi "Penyuluh Cilik Malaria." Kegiatan dilakukan melalui penyuluhan interaktif mengenai siklus nyamuk, pencegahan gigitan nyamuk, dan pentingnya kelambu serta kebersihan lingkungan. Anak-anak juga diajak menanam tanaman yang tidak disukai nyamuk. Setelah satu bulan, tim pengabdian melakukan evaluasi untuk menilai keberhasilan kegiatan, yang juga dimonitor oleh guru. Hasil pengabdian menunjukkan bahwa anak-anak dapat menyebarkan pengetahuan tentang malaria kepada keluarga mereka dan berkontribusi dalam mengurangi jumlah nyamuk di lingkungan rumah.