How can community members best deal with the stigma related to illness during an outbreak?

Isolating affected individuals

Encouraging open dialogue and support

Ignoring the issue

Spreading rumors about those affected

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B. Encouraging open dialogue and support

Encouraging open dialogue fosters understanding and support, helping to reduce stigma. The other options exacerbate isolation and fear.

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