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September 23, 2025PLOS Global Public HealthOpen Access

TB stigma in India: A narrative review of types of stigma, gender differences, and potential interventions

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MCMadeline CarwileSBSenbagavalli Prakash BabuCCChelsie Cintron

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Narrative review uncovers TB stigma's impact on emotional health and gender differences in India.

Key Points

  • TB stigma negatively affects emotional and mental health, leading to increased disease burden among individuals.
  • Research indicates women face higher levels of TB stigma compared to men, impacting their treatment adherence.
  • The review highlights a link between TB stigma and reduced treatment seeking, contributing to negative health outcomes.
  • Consequences of TB stigma necessitate urgent attention to mitigate its broad impacts on public health.

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Carwile et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d43ed7713b0b5dfea7e53ahttps://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pgph.0005109
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