Phase-wise comparison of depression and stigma among tuberculosis patients undergoing treatment in Dhaka, Bangladesh
The high prevalence of depression and persistent stigma throughout treatment highlight the need for continuous mental health support across all phases. TB care should integrate depression screening, stigma reduction strategies, and enhanced counseling to improve outcomes.
Authors
- Sayed Eshtiak Akter
- M. Parvez
- Md. Abdullah Saeed Khan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0707-0437)
- Mandana Rezwan
- I Z Sarna
- Meerjady Sabrina Flora (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5172-1295)
- Saleh Ahmed
- Golam Dastageer Prince (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-0494-7648)
- Dilkhush Jahan
Institutions
- Rajshahi Medical College (BD)
- Directorate General of Health Services (BD)
- Mymensingh Medical College Hospital (BD)
Publication Details
- Journal
- IJID Regions
- Published
- 2025-10-18
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijregi.2025.100790
- Primary Topic
- Diverse Scientific Research Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00