Socio-demographic and AIDS-related factors associated with tuberculosis stigma in southern Thailand: a quantitative, cross-sectional study of stigma among patients with TB and healthy community members

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Tuberculosis (TB) remains one of the most important infectious diseases worldwide. A comprehensive approach towards disease control that addresses social factors including stigma is now advocated. Patients with TB report fears of iso...

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Main Authors: Strauss Ronald P, Poole Charles, Sengupta Sohini, Nilmanat Kittikorn, Pungrassami Petchawan, Kipp Aaron M, Chongsuvivatwong Virasakdi, Van Rie Annelies
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-08-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/675