Understanding stigma: The experiences of people with drug-sensitive pulmonary tuberculosis in Rawalpindi, Pakistan
This study confirms that TB-related stigma persists in Pakistan, impacting he well-being, medication adherence and treatment outcomes of PWTB. The distinct drivers, manifestations and outcomes of stigma in Rawalpindi Pakistan uncovered from this study, supported by previous research, can help inform targeted stigma reduction interventions such as public education programmes.
Authors
- Eva Pilot (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3112-4447)
- Anil Fastenau (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-8495-8227)
- Nimer Ortuño‐Gutiérrez (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4209-0927)
- Sophie Cw Unterkircher (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-0564-9974)
- Renato T. Stein (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0269-0757)
- Christine Schmotzer (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7235-8728)
- Hanna Åman
Institutions
- University of Bremen (DE)
- Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University (PK)
- Maastricht University (NL)
- Netherlands Leprosy Relief (NL)
- Deutsche Lepra- und Tuberkulosehilfe (DE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2025-06-16
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0324614
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 4.88