Determining the relationship between stigmatization and social support in tuberculosis patients
Stigmatization level is found to be significantly higher in individuals whose support from family, friends and a significant other in their life decreased. In order to reduce stigmatization in patients with tuberculosis, it may be recommended to increase the awareness of the society about the disease.
Authors
- Mehtap Tan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9994-114X)
- Gülcan Bahçecioğlu Turan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0061-9490)
- Hatice Polat (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9419-4675)
Institutions
- Fırat University (TR)
- Atatürk University (TR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Clinical Tuberculosis and Other Mycobacterial Diseases
- Published
- 2024-11-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jctube.2024.100502
- Citations
- 4
- Primary Topic
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.57