Knowledge and stigma of latent tuberculosis infection in Brazil: implications for tuberculosis prevention strategies.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Tuberculosis (TB) elimination requires treatment of millions of persons with latent M. tuberculosis infection (LTBI). LTBI treatment acceptance depends on population-wide TB knowledge and low stigma, but limited data are available on the relationship between stigma and knowledge. We assessed knowledge of TB disease and LTBI throughout Brazil and examined their association with TB stigma and incidence.

Methods

We performed a nationwide survey with multi-stage probability design through AmericasBarometer from April-May 2017; the sample was representative of Brazil at regional and national levels. Knowledge of and stigma toward TB were assessed by validated survey questions.

Results

Survey-weighted responses of 1532 individuals suggest that 57% of the populati

SUBMITTER: Rebeiro PF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7285569 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature