Xu Chen1, Liang Du1, Ruiheng Wu1, Jia Xu1, Haoqiang Ji1, Yu Zhang1, Xuexue Zhu1, Ling Zhou2. 1. School of Public Health, Dalian Medical University, 9 Western Section, Lvshun South Street, Lvshunkou District, Dalian, People's Republic of China, 116044. 2. School of Public Health, Dalian Medical University, 9 Western Section, Lvshun South Street, Lvshunkou District, Dalian, People's Republic of China, 116044. zhouling0609@163.com.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: The stigma of tuberculosis (TB) poses a significant challenge to TB control because it leads to delayed diagnosis and non-adherence. However, few studies on TB-related stigma have been completed in China. The aim of the current study was to explore the status of TB-related stigma and its associated predictive factors among TB patients in Dalian, Northeast China. METHODS: An institution-based, cross-sectional survey was conducted among outpatients at Dalian Tuberculosis Hospital in Liaoning Province, Northeast China. Data were collected by using a questionnaire that measured TB-related stigma, treatment status, anxiety, social support, doctor-patient communication and so on. A multiple linear regression model was used to determine the predictors of TB-related stigma. RESULTS: A total of 601 eligible participants were recruited. The mean score for TB-related stigma was 9.07, and the median score was 10. The average scores for anxiety, social support and doctor-patient communication were 4.03, 25.41 and 17.17, respectively. Multiple linear regression analysis revealed that patients who were female (β = 1.19, 95% CI: 0.38-2.01, P < 0.05), had self-assessed moderate or severe disease (β = 1.08, 95% CI: 0.12-2.03 and β = 1.36, 95% CI: 0.03-2.70, respectively, P < 0.05), and had anxiety (β = 0.38, 95% CI: 0.30-0.46, P < 0.001) were more likely to have a greater level of TB-related stigma than their counterparts. However, a significantly lower level of TB-related stigma was observed in patients with good social support (β = - 0.25, 95% CI: - 0.33--0.17, P < 0.001) and doctor-patient communication (β = - 0.14, 95% CI: - 0.29--0.00, P < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: This study showed that stigma among TB patients was high. Targeted attention should be paid to female patients and patients with moderate or severe disease in TB stigma-related interventions. Moreover, the important role of social support and doctor-patient communication in reducing TB-related stigma should also be emphasized.
BACKGROUND: The stigma of tuberculosis (TB) poses a significant challenge to TB control because it leads to delayed diagnosis and non-adherence. However, few studies on TB-related stigma have been completed in China. The aim of the current study was to explore the status of TB-related stigma and its associated predictive factors among TB patients in Dalian, Northeast China. METHODS: An institution-based, cross-sectional survey was conducted among outpatients at Dalian Tuberculosis Hospital in Liaoning Province, Northeast China. Data were collected by using a questionnaire that measured TB-related stigma, treatment status, anxiety, social support, doctor-patient communication and so on. A multiple linear regression model was used to determine the predictors of TB-related stigma. RESULTS: A total of 601 eligible participants were recruited. The mean score for TB-related stigma was 9.07, and the median score was 10. The average scores for anxiety, social support and doctor-patient communication were 4.03, 25.41 and 17.17, respectively. Multiple linear regression analysis revealed that patients who were female (β = 1.19, 95% CI: 0.38-2.01, P < 0.05), had self-assessed moderate or severe disease (β = 1.08, 95% CI: 0.12-2.03 and β = 1.36, 95% CI: 0.03-2.70, respectively, P < 0.05), and had anxiety (β = 0.38, 95% CI: 0.30-0.46, P < 0.001) were more likely to have a greater level of TB-related stigma than their counterparts. However, a significantly lower level of TB-related stigma was observed in patients with good social support (β = - 0.25, 95% CI: - 0.33--0.17, P < 0.001) and doctor-patient communication (β = - 0.14, 95% CI: - 0.29--0.00, P < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: This study showed that stigma among TB patients was high. Targeted attention should be paid to female patients and patients with moderate or severe disease in TB stigma-related interventions. Moreover, the important role of social support and doctor-patient communication in reducing TB-related stigma should also be emphasized.
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