Characterizing and Measuring Tuberculosis Stigma in the Community: A Mixed-Methods Study in Cambodia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Stigma is a significant barrier to healthcare and a factor that drives the global burden of tuberculosis (TB). However, there is a scarcity of information on TB stigma in developing countries. We aimed to characterize, measure, and explore the determinants of TB stigma among people with TB in Cambodia.

Methods

We conducted a mixed-methods study between February and August 2019 using a triangulation convergent design-a cross-sectional survey (n = 730) and nested in-depth interviews (n = 31) among people with TB. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and generalized linear regression models. Qualitative transcripts were thematically analyzed.

Results

A total of 56% and 51% of participants experienced self-stigma and percei

SUBMITTER: Teo AKJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7585330 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature