"A cross-sectional study to assess stigma associated with tuberculosis in patients, family members, and health care staff in central India.".

Background: Stigma poses significant challenges to tuberculosis control efforts worldwide. India, bearing a substantial burden of tuberculosis cases, grapples with pervasive stigmatizing attitudes towards the disease, hindering timely diagnosis and treatment. This study aims to assess the prevalence and manifestations of tuberculosis-related stigma, shedding light on a critical yet overlooked aspect of tuberculosis management.