Covid-19

The Covid-19 Pandemic

In this unprecedented time, it is important to understand and address the ways in which stigma is exacerbated by practices and perceptions that otherize certain populations. Dr. Logie has contributed to this study through a variety of knowledge mobilization and translation approaches.

In the News

From Canada to Uganda and beyond: U of T researchers receive funding for COVID-19 projects
https://socialwork.utoronto.ca/news/from-canada-to-uganda-and-beyond-u-of-t-researchers-receive-funding-for-covid-19-projects/

Bryan Adams’ recent twitter comments exacerbate harmful stereotypes, Dr. Logie tells the Canadian Press
https://nationalpost.com/pmn/news-pmn/canada-news-pmn/canadian-singer-bryan-adams-faces-backlash-over-covid-19-social-media-posts

Dr. Logie on prejudice and fear in the wake of COVID-19
https://www.toronto.com/news-story/9905383-italian-eateries-in-toronto-plan-for-worst-as-coronavirus-fears-rise/

Dr. Logie on what’s fueling xenophobia amid the coronavirus outbreak
https://www.utoronto.ca/news/show-people-u-t-expert-what-s-fueling-xenophobia-amid-coronavirus-outbreak

Videos and Podcasts

A conversation with Dr. LaRon Nelson: From HIV to COVID-19 Stigma
https://podtail.com/en/podcast/everybody-hates-me-let-s-talk-about-stigma/dr-laron-nelson-from-hiv-to-covid-19-stigma-in-sea/

Publications

Logie, C.H. (2020). Lessons learned from HIV can inform our approach to COVID-19 stigma. Journal of the International AIDS Society.
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/jia2.25504

Logie, C.H. & Turan, J.M. (2020). How do we balance tensions between COVID-19 public health responses and stigma mitigation? Learning from HIV research. AIDS and Behavior.
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10461-020-02856-8#auth-2