Tuberculosis-related stigma among adults presenting for HIV testing in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

• Main Authors: Kristina L. Bajema (Author), Rachel W. Kubiak (Author), Brandon L. Guthrie (Author), Susan M. Graham (Author), Sabina Govere (Author), Hilary Thulare (Author), Mahomed-Yunus Moosa (Author), Connie Celum (Author), Paul K. Drain (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2020-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Tuberculosis (TB)-related stigma presents a major barrier to care of persons with TB through its impact on treatment initiation and retention in care. This is particularly challenging in settings with high prevalence of both TB and HIV where fear of HIV/AIDS can amplify stigma su...