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TB Diagnostics
Public Health

Key Impacts

The landscape of TB stigma in Nepal: Contextual evidence of stigma levels, manifestations, and experiences among people with TB

TB-related stigma is highly prevalent among people with TB in Nepal, causing negative psychosocial impacts. People with TB face stigmatization from family and community members. Integrating peer support mechanisms, such as TB clubs and family-centered counseling, into national TB program could mitigate stigma and improve timely TB diagnosis and care.

Source: Conference 2024

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