Knowledge and stigma of latent tuberculosis infection in Brazil: implications for tuberculosis prevention strategies

Knowledge and stigma of latent tuberculosis infection in Brazil: implications for tuberculosis prevention strategies

Abstract Background Tuberculosis (TB) elimination requires treatment of millions of persons with latent M. tuberculosis infection (LTBI). LTBI treatment acceptance depends on population-wide TB knowledge and low stigma, but limited data are available on the relationship between stigma and knowledge....

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Main Authors: Peter F. Rebeiro, Mollie J. Cohen, Heather M. Ewing, Marina Cruvinel Figueiredo, Lauren Saag Peetluk, Kleydson B. Andrade, Marshall Eakin, Elizabeth J. Zechmeister, Timothy R. Sterling
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-06-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Tuberculosis
Latent tuberculosis infection
Stigma
Population-based survey
Nationally representative survey
Brazil
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-020-09053-1

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