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Shifting Attitudes and Reducing Stigma: Educational Program Outcomes in Pulmonary Tuberculosis Care

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Last updated: 29 Mar 2025

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Abstract Background: Pulmonary tuberculosis is an infectious disease affecting the lungs. It is prevalent in crowded and poorly ventilated areas, posing significant public health challenges. Objective: Evaluate the effect of an educational program outcomes on shifting attitudes and reducing stigma for patients with pulmonary tuberculosis. Methods: Design: Quasi-experimental research design. Sample: Hundered-twenty patients diagnosed with pulmonary TB with age group ranged from 20-65 years from both sex. Setting: The study took place in Al-Badary Central Hospital (chest department) and Assiut Chest Hospital. Tools: A patient assessment sheet and validated questionnaires on attitude and stigma were utilized. Results: Statistical analysis clarified significant improvement in patients` attitude and to positive level stigma post-educational program (p < 0.001). Conclusion: The findings confirmed that educational interventions significantly enhance patients' positive attitudes and reduce tuberculosis-related stigma. Recommendation: It is crucial to incorporate targeted interventions addressing stigma and patient attitudes into tuberculosis management strategies.

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10.21608/asnj.2025.352812.1991

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Attitude, Educational Program, Pulmonary tuberculosis & Stigma

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Amany

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Abozaid Afifi

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Hashim

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Nursing Specialist in Medical-Surgical Nursing, Badari Central Hospital, Assiut, Egypt

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amanyhashim242@gmail.com

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Assiut

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Magda

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Mohammed

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Ahmed

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Professor of Medical-Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Assiut University, Egypt

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Ali

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Hassan

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Abdelazem

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Professor of Chest Diseases and Allergy, Faculty of Medicine , Assiut University, Egypt

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Rasha

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Ahmed Abdelmowla

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Ali

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Assistant Professor of Medical-Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Assiut University, Egypt

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13

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50

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54186

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2025-03-01

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2025-01-13

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2025-03-01

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59

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69

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2314-8845

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2682-3799

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Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal

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Shifting Attitudes and Reducing Stigma: Educational Program Outcomes in Pulmonary Tuberculosis Care

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29 Mar 2025