An exploration of the causes, manifestations and consequences of tuberculosis stigma in an urban district in Ghana

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An exploration of the causes, manifestations and consequences of tuberculosis stigma in an urban district in Ghana

This thesis used a qualititave research approach to explore the causes, manifestations and consequences of tuberculosis (TB) stigma in an urban district in Ghana. It examined reasons why TB is stigmatised and elucidated how TB stigma manifests within the community setting and the healthcare system....

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Main Author:	Dodor, Emmanuel Atsu
Format:	Thesis (University of Nottingham only)
Language:	English
Published:	2009
Subjects:	Tuberculosis in the community Stigma Tuberculosis patients
Online Access:	https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/10846/

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