Background This study assessed the moderating effect of social support on the association
between experienced stigma versus anxiety, depression and loneliness among people with …

Background: Tuberculosis (TB) is a disease that has both medical as well as social
dimensions. Stigma and associated discrimination experienced by persons affected by TB is …

In rural Nepal, poor road and transport networks and few testing laboratories impede
tuberculosis diagnosis. A drone transport system was established to transport sputum …

Background: Tobacco consumption and smoking are causative factors that can create a
favorable environment for tuberculosis and increase the morbidity and mortality attributed to …

Background The psychosocial consequences of tuberculosis (TB) are key barriers to ending
TB globally. We evaluated and compared stigma, depression, and quality of life (QoL) …

Background Tuberculosis (TB) is a serious public health issue that is linked to social burden
and unfavourable health outcomes. With regards to the Sustainable Development Goals …

HIV and tuberculosis are highly impactful diseases in India, causing severe morbidity,
mortality, and suffering for millions. The stigmatization of these diseases unnecessarily …

This piece challenges the contemporary view of the city of Detroit as a “food desert”. Despite
a low number of traditional supermarkets, the city of Detroit has developed a unique web of …

Introduction: To investigate the effect of video directly observed therapy (VDOT) on stigma
levels in tuberculosis (TB) patients. Methods: Thirty TB patients (36.5%) receiving directly …

Background Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the leading causes of death from a single infectious
agent globally. Stigma associated with TB encompassing self-, anticipated-, and public …