Knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, and stigma related to latent tuberculosis infection: a qualitative study among Eritreans in the Netherlands

Knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, and stigma related to latent tuberculosis infection: a qualitative study among Eritreans in the Netherlands

Abstract Background Tailored and culturally appropriate latent tuberculosis (TB) infection screening and treatment programs, including interventions against TB stigma, are needed to reduce TB incidence in low TB incidence countries. However, we lack insights in stigma related to latent TB infection...

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Main Authors: Ineke Spruijt, Dawit Tesfay Haile, Susan van den Hof, Kathy Fiekert, Niesje Jansen, Degu Jerene, Eveline Klinkenberg, Ieva Leimane, Jeanine Suurmond
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-10-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Latent tuberculosis infection
Stigma
Tuberculosis prevention
Asylum seekers
Refugees
Low incidence country
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-020-09697-z

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