Unveiling the Hidden Barriers: A Review of Stigma Associated with Infectious Diseases and Its Impact on Prevention and Control

Unveiling the Hidden Barriers: A Review of Stigma Associated with Infectious Diseases and Its Impact on Prevention and Control

This review explores the influence of stigma on infectious diseases like tuberculosis and sexually transmitted infections and its implications for public health efforts. A comprehensive search of peer-reviewed articles provided data on stigma concepts, contributing factors, cultural and social conte...

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Main Author:	Ibrahim Awad Eljack Ibrahim
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2025-05-01
Series:	Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences
Subjects:	disease prevention health outcomes infectious diseases saudi arabia stigma
Online Access:	https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_52_25
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