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September 19, 2025International Journal of Community Medicine and Public HealthOpen Access

Reimagining care: unravelling the psychological toll of tuberculosis through patient narratives in Mysuru, India-a qualitative study

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SShruddhaARAnnaram RavaliPMP. V. Manirsha

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Overview

Qualitative study uncovers stigma and mental health challenges in TB patients, suggesting urgent support measures.

Key Points

  • TB patients experience significant psychosocial challenges, impacting their mental health and treatment adherence.
  • Almost half of the participants showed moderate to severe depression based on PHQ-9 scores, highlighting the need for mental health support.
  • In-depth interviews provided rich narratives on stigma, isolation, and socioeconomic hardships faced by TB patients.
  • Addressing mental health, stigma, and economic barriers may improve treatment adherence and patient outcomes.

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Shruddha et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d435e4713b0b5dfea75c15https://doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20252936
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