Unseen barriers: hidden TB stigma and its impact on treatment adherence

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Smith, J. (2024) Unseen barriers: hidden TB stigma and its impact on treatment adherence. HSRC Review. 22(3):40-42.

http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11910/23692

Abstract:

The battle against tuberculosis (TB), an infectious disease with a high mortality rate despite being curable is made more challenging by the stigma surrounding it. This stigma often discourages people with TB from seeking care and adhering to treatment, as they fear discrimination.

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21 Nov 2024

TUBERCULOSIS
TUBERCULOSIS
LUNG DISEASES

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