Table 1.
Inclusion and exclusion criteria for the research question concerning work-related stigmatization as outcome (research question A and C).
| Category | Inclusion | Exclusion |
|---|---|---|
| Population | General working population (all sexes) | Children and youth, unemployed persons or persons in non-paid employment, pensioners, and persons over 70 years |
| Exposure | SARS-CoV-2 (A) | Other infectious diseases such as HIV and tuberculosis 1 |
| Outcomes | All stigmatization forms (including bullying) in association with work (A); measures that prevent work-related stigmatization (C) | - |
1 Results on new respiratory virus diseases other than COVID-19, i.e., SARS, MERS, influenza virus H1N1, and influenza virus H7N9 were excluded in the further study process.