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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Social Science
  • Medical Sociology

Background:

  • Tuberculosis (TB) remains a significant global health challenge.
  • Health-related stigma associated with TB can impede effective management and patient outcomes.
  • Understanding patient experiences is vital for developing targeted interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the lived experiences of individuals with TB regarding disease perception and stigma.
  • To investigate the impact of stigma on healthcare access and help-seeking behaviors.
  • To inform the development of effective health-related stigma interventions.

Main Methods:

  • Conducted semi-structured interviews with 30 Mexican-origin adults undergoing TB treatment.
  • Focused on understanding TB-related stigma and its influence on access to care and health-seeking behaviors.
  • Study conducted in El Paso, Texas, and Juárez, México.

Main Results:

  • Identified significant barriers to accessing health services for TB.
  • Documented emotional distress, including depression, sadness, anger, and fear of rejection.
  • Reported experiences of discrimination, fear of contagion, and social isolation.

Conclusions:

  • Stigma associated with TB acts as a substantial barrier to healthcare access and diminishes quality of life.
  • Stigma negatively influences the treatment and recovery process for individuals with TB.
  • Stigma is a socially constructed phenomenon that can be dismantled through collective societal efforts.