TB, HIV, and TB/HIV co-infection: Community Knowledge and Stigma in Western Uganda

• Author / Creator

  Wynne, Ashley KM

• The threat of Tuberculosis(TB) cannot be considered in isolation from the HIV/AIDS epidemic. This study assessed knowledge and stigma surrounding TB and HIV co-infection in Kabarole district, Uganda. This cross-sectional mixed methods study used a multi stage survey design (n=360) and focus groups discussions.
  Mean knowledge scores were 58% for HIV, 33% for TB and 48% for TB/HIV. Percentage classified as having high stigma were 26% for HIV, 47% for TB, and 21% for co-infection. Education predicted higher HIV knowledge, co-infection knowledge, and lower TB stigma. TB knowledge was predicted by rural residence, and age ≥45years. Those who had an HIV+ friend had lower HIV stigma. Respondents believed that TB was transmitted by sharing cups, smoking, and that TB was not curable. Fear of TB is driven by the assumption that “TB means HIV”.
  TB knowledge is low and stigma is high, TB awareness campaigns should be a priority.

• Subjects / Keywords

  • Tuberculosis
  • Stigma
  • HIV
  • Uganda
  • Knowledge

• Graduation date

  Spring 2012

• Type of Item

  Thesis

• Degree

  Master of Science

• DOI

  https://doi.org/10.7939/R3Z59P

• License

  This thesis is made available by the University of Alberta Libraries with permission of the copyright owner solely for non-commercial purposes. This thesis, or any portion thereof, may not otherwise be copied or reproduced without the written consent of the copyright owner, except to the extent permitted by Canadian copyright law.