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0204/2026 - Stigma, prejudice, and discrimination in the context of drug-resistant tuberculosis: a scoping review
Estigma, preconceito e discriminação no contexto da tuberculose drogarresistente: revisão de escopo

Author:

• Claudia Susana Pérez Guerrero - Guerrero, CSP - <claudia.guerrero@unifesp.br>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6845-4899

Co-author(s):

• Ana Beatriz dos Santos Silva - Silva, ABS - <ana.beatriz17@unifesp.br>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-6029-1705
• Stephanie Ribeiro - Ribeiro, S - <sribeiro25@unifesp.br>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4581-1785
• Giselle Lima de Freitas - Freitas, GL - <gisellelf@ufmg.br>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8118-8054
• Hugo Fernandes - Fernandes, H - <hugo.fernandes@unifesp.br>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2380-2914
• Paula Hino - Hino, P. - <paula.hino@unifesp.br>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1408-196X


Abstract:

Scoping review aimed to map how stigma, prejudice, and discrimination related to drug-resistant tuberculosis have been characterized in studies investigating the perspectives of people affected by the disease. Nine databases were consulted. The findings were synthesized according to methodological aspects, dimensions and sources of stigma and discrimination based on Goffman’s framework, their consequences, and coping strategies. Thirteen documents with diverse methodologies were included. Stigma and discrimination emerged as predominant experiences, highlighting their persistence as forms of rights violations. No mention of prejudice was found. Perceived (discrimination), internalized, anticipated, and structural stigma were identified, with perceived and anticipated stigma fostering the development of internalized stigma. Drivers of stigma included family members, friends, healthcare professionals, and the community. The consequences were psychological, clinical, and socioeconomic. The sociocultural context should be considered, and actions such as comprehensive care, mental health integration, education, professional training, family counseling and social support may contribute to stigma reduction.

Keywords:

Tuberculosis, Multidrug-Resistant; Social Stigma; Prejudice; Social Discrimination; Scoping Review.

Content:

Stigma, prejudice, and discrimination in the context of drug-resistant tuberculosis: a scoping review


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Guerrero, CSP, Silva, ABS, Ribeiro, S, Freitas, GL, Fernandes, H, Hino, P.. Stigma, prejudice, and discrimination in the context of drug-resistant tuberculosis: a scoping review. Cien Saude Colet [periódico na internet] (2026/Aug). [Citado em 24/09/2026]. Está disponível em: http://www.cienciaesaudecoletiva.com.br/en/articles/stigma-prejudice-and-discrimination-in-the-context-of-drugresistant-tuberculosis-a-scoping-review/20102



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