Perceived causes and stigmatization of tuberculosis among Apatani tribe of Arunachal Pradesh.

Background: Tuberculosis (TB) is a pressing public health issue in many developing countries, with India having the highest number of cases. Lack of awareness and stigmatization of TB remains a significant barrier to addressing this challenge. This paper examines the perceived causes and stigma associated with TB among Apatani tribe of Arunachal Pradesh.