Table 2 Perceived stigma related to pulmonary tuberculosis among pulmonary tuberculosis patients in public health institutions, North-West zone of Tigrai region, North Ethiopia, November 2015 to January 2016 (n = 422)
Characteristics | Disagree n (%) | Neutral n (%) | Agree n (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
I feel ashamed for having PTB | 219 (51.9) | 39 (9.2) | 164 (38.9) |
People have to hide PTB diagnosis from people | 189 (44.9) | 43 (10.1) | 190 (45.0) |
PTB affects relation with people | 152 (36.0) | 51 (12.1) | 219 (51.9) |
PTB affects the relationship with other family members | 117 (27.7) | 32 (7.6) | 273 (64.7) |
I prefer to live isolated since I have diagnosed to have PTB | 107 (25.4) | 41 (9.7) | 274 (64.9) |
PTB affects work performance which can results in termination of employment | 97 (23.0) | 53 (12.5) | 272 (64.5) |
PTB affects marital relations | 136 (32.2) | 110 (26.1) | 176 (41.7) |
People with PTB cannot cook for the family | 195 (46.2) | 34 (8.1) | 193 (45.7) |
Composite score of perceived stigma related to PTB | |||
High | 252 (59.7) | ||
Low | 170 (40.3) | ||