Beyond the Stigma: Leveraging Education and\ Empathy for Effective Tuberculosis Care
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Title
Beyond the Stigma: Leveraging Education and\ Empathy for Effective Tuberculosis Care
Subject
cultural sensitivity,
healthcare
communication,
stigma reduction,
Tuberculosis
healthcare
communication,
stigma reduction,
Tuberculosis
Description
Introduction: Tuberculosis (TB) remains a major global health issue, with
stigma continuing to hinder effective prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.
Stigma can discourage patients from seeking care, adhering to treatment,
and engaging with healthcare providers. This systematic review aims to
identify stigma-related issues in TB and explore practical strategies to
reduce stigma.
Methods: A scoping literature search was conducted for studies published
between 2012 and 2024 using ProQuest, PubMed, and ScienceDirect
databases. Articles were selected based on predefined inclusion and
exclusion criteria, and the review followed the Preferred Reporting Items
for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. The
Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) methodology was used for critical appraisal
and synthesis.
Results: A total of 15 articles were included in the final analysis. The
findings indicate that key strategies to reduce TB stigma include health
education to correct misconceptions, promoting empathy, and non-
discriminatory attitudes among healthcare providers.
Conclusion: The review concludes that current interventions are
insufficient and that sustained, targeted strategies focusing on education,
empathy, and cultural competence are essential to reduce stigma and
improve TB outcomes. A long-term commitment to these approaches is
critical to advancing TB control efforts globally.
stigma continuing to hinder effective prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.
Stigma can discourage patients from seeking care, adhering to treatment,
and engaging with healthcare providers. This systematic review aims to
identify stigma-related issues in TB and explore practical strategies to
reduce stigma.
Methods: A scoping literature search was conducted for studies published
between 2012 and 2024 using ProQuest, PubMed, and ScienceDirect
databases. Articles were selected based on predefined inclusion and
exclusion criteria, and the review followed the Preferred Reporting Items
for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. The
Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) methodology was used for critical appraisal
and synthesis.
Results: A total of 15 articles were included in the final analysis. The
findings indicate that key strategies to reduce TB stigma include health
education to correct misconceptions, promoting empathy, and non-
discriminatory attitudes among healthcare providers.
Conclusion: The review concludes that current interventions are
insufficient and that sustained, targeted strategies focusing on education,
empathy, and cultural competence are essential to reduce stigma and
improve TB outcomes. A long-term commitment to these approaches is
critical to advancing TB control efforts globally.
Creator
Aries Wahyuningsih1*
, Ari Probandari2, Sumardiyono2, I Wayan Gede Artawan
Putra2, & Giovanni Iga Firmanda3
, Ari Probandari2, Sumardiyono2, I Wayan Gede Artawan
Putra2, & Giovanni Iga Firmanda3
Source
https://doi.org/10.37363/bnr.2025.63485
Date
21 July 2025
Contributor
peri irawan
Format
pdf
Language
english
Type
text
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Citation
Aries Wahyuningsih1*
, Ari Probandari2, Sumardiyono2, I Wayan Gede Artawan
Putra2, & Giovanni Iga Firmanda3, “Beyond the Stigma: Leveraging Education and\ Empathy for Effective Tuberculosis Care,” Repository Horizon University Indonesia, accessed April 11, 2026, https://repository.horizon.ac.id/items/show/11917.