Table 3 Others external TB stigma
Strongly Disagree n(%) | Disagree n(%) | Agree n(%) | Strongly Agree n(%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
HCWs who are suspected of having TB are stigmatized in this hospital (N = 879) | 216 (24.6) | 499 (56.8) | 130 (14.8) | 34 (3.9) |
Some HCWs in this hospital avoid contact with co-workers who they think may have TB (N = 880) | 215 (24.4) | 508 (57.7) | 131 (14.9) | 26 (3.0) |
Some HCWs in this hospital do not want to eat or drink with a co-worker who they think has TB (N = 879) | 207 (23.5) | 413 (47.0) | 202 (23.0) | 57 (6.5) |
Some HCWs in this hospital are stigmatized when others find out that they have gone for TB screening (N = 879) | 218 (24.8) | 488 (55.5) | 132 (15.0) | 41 (4.7) |
I have noticed that some other HCWs in this hospital feel uncomfortable to work near co-workers with TB (N = 880) | 197 (22.4) | 459 (52.2) | 173 (19.7) | 51 (5.8) |