Stigma and associated sex disparities among patients with tuberculosis in Uganda: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Tuberculosis (TB) is the leading cause of death from a single infectious agent globally. The stigma associated with TB, encompassing self, anticipated, and public stigma, has significant negative effects on treatment adherence. In Uganda, limited data exist on the prevalence of stigma and its relationship with sex among patients with TB.

Objectives

We aimed to evaluate the prevalence of three types of stigma and their relationship with the sex of patients undergoing TB treatment.

Design

Cross-sectional study.

Methods

This cross-sectional study was conducted among patients living with TB attending selected TB clinics in Kampala, Uganda, between July 2020 and March 2021. We collected data on sociodemographics and used 13 items to capture the self, anti

SUBMITTER: Sekandi JN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11645763 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature