U.S., May 28 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07609264) titled 'TB Stigma in the UK: Patients Experiences and Everyday Responses' on April 14.
Brief Summary: Public understanding of tuberculosis (TB) is shaped by sociocultural norms, educational background, and personal experiences. Misconceptions about TB transmission, disease severity, and treatment side effects are widespread, contributing to stigma and fear of social rejection. Such stigma can lead individuals to conceal their diagnosis, limiting access to support, engagement with healthcare, and overall health literacy.
TB-related stigma is recognised as a significant barrier to ending the global TB epidemic, affecting quality of life and a...