Knowledge, Attitudes, and Stigma: The Perceptions of Tuberculosis in Equatorial Guinea.

ABSTRACT: Tuberculosis remains one of the major causes of morbidity and mortality in Equatorial Guinea, with an estimated incidence of 280 per 100,000 inhabitants, an estimated mortality rate of 96 per 100,000 inhabitants, and a treatment non-adherence rate of 21.4%. This study aimed to identify the factors associated to TB-related knowledge, attitudes, and stigma in order to design community intervention strategies that could improve TB diagnostic and treatment adherence in Equatorial Guinea. A nationwide cross-sectional survey of 770 household caregivers was conducted in Equatorial Guinea about TB knowledge, attitudes, and practices. Knowledge, attitude, and stigma scores were calculated through correct answers and the median was used as cut-off. Associated factors were analyzed calculating preval

SUBMITTER: Vericat-Ferrer M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9324553 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature