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Navigating the Stigma Terrain: Insights from Individuals with Pulmonary Tuberculosis andHealthcare Delays in India

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DOI: 10.18535/sshj.v8i06.1139· Pages: 3861-3876· Vol. 8, No. 06, (2024)· Published: June 16, 2024
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Abstract

Pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) is a significant health issue in India, with millions of new cases reported annually. The persistence of PTB is attributed to factors such as poverty, overcrowding, and limited healthcare access. Comprehensive strategies are needed to address this public health
concern, as efforts to control PTB face challenges such as drug resistance and social stigma.
This study investigates the stigmatization experienced by individuals undergoing treatment for pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India. A sample of 99 participants from
Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), was selected using stratified and simple random sampling techniques. Statistical analysis comprised of Kruskal-Wallis tests, regression analysis, and goodness-of-fit tests. The regression analysis identified Several
significant stigmatization predictors, including age, family size, rural residence, and access to TB healthcare services. The results revealed gender differences in on-time/delay behaviors, with
females exhibiting higher median ranks, study also identified that, the stigma is relatively higher for the married group, similarly, illiterates experience the most stigma and rural individuals perceive
more stigma compared to urban individuals means patient belongs to the rural areas where the medical facility is at distance feel hesitant to seek the treatment and have fear for the disease as if the community will ostracized by their community after knowing their TB status. This stigma acts
as a barrier to healthcare access, resulted delays in seeking medical assistance, leading to diagnostic delays and worsening health issues. Targeted interventions are crucial in addressing TB
risk factors, especially among the most vulnerable population.

Keywords

TuberculosisstigmatizationPulmonary tuberculosis

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