Characterizing tuberculosis diagnosis and the associations with economic instability and employment discrimination among women living with HIV across 11 countries in sub-Saharan Africa: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Tuberculosis (TB) is the leading cause of death among people living with HIV. Global estimates among people living with HIV demonstrate that more incident cases and more deaths due to TB occur among women than men. Simultaneously, women experience higher levels of under and unpaid work compared to men. Given that poverty is an established determinant for TB, the aim of this study is to characterize the role of HIV-related employment discrimination and legal protections on TB outcomes for women living with HIV.

Methods

The People Living with HIV Stigma Index 2.0 study was implemented in 11 countries across sub-Saharan Africa, including Angola, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cote D'Ivoire, Ghana, Kenya, Mauritania, Nigeria, Lesotho, Togo and Zimbabwe. Study design and imple

SUBMITTER: Lyons C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12774796 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature