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ArticleInternational journal of environmental research and public health2026

Tuberculosis- and Diabetes Mellitus-Associated Knowledge, Stigma, and Health-Seeking Behaviour in Ghana.

Edmond Kwaku Ocloo, Adwoa Asante-Poku, Ishaque Mintah Siam, Nii Arku Laryea, Emmanuel Frimpong Gyekye, Emmanuel Afreh Kyei, Stephen Osei-Wusu, Michelle Yeboah-Manu, Eric Koka, Richard Adjei Akuffo and 15 more

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Edmond Kwaku OclooDepartment of Bacteriology, Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research, University of Ghana, Legon, Accra P.O. Box LG 581, Ghana.ORCID 0009-0008-9185-9756
Adwoa Asante-PokuDepartment of Bacteriology, Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research, University of Ghana, Legon, Accra P.O. Box LG 581, Ghana.ORCID 0000-0001-8929-193X
Ishaque Mintah SiamDepartment of Bacteriology, Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research, University of Ghana, Legon, Accra P.O. Box LG 581, Ghana.
Nii Arku LaryeaDepartment of Epidemiology, Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research, University of Ghana, Legon, Accra P.O. Box LG 581, Ghana.ORCID 0009-0007-2980-4220
Emmanuel Frimpong GyekyeDepartment of Virology, Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research, University of Ghana, Legon, Accra P.O. Box LG 581, Ghana.ORCID 0000-0002-7778-6748
Emmanuel Afreh KyeiDepartment of Bacteriology, Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research, University of Ghana, Legon, Accra P.O. Box LG 581, Ghana.
Stephen Osei-WusuDepartment of Bacteriology, Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research, University of Ghana, Legon, Accra P.O. Box LG 581, Ghana.ORCID 0000-0003-2840-3568
Michelle Yeboah-ManuUniversity of Ghana Medical Centre, Legon, Accra P.O. Box LG 25, Ghana.ORCID 0009-0000-1551-0394
Eric KokaDepartment of Sociology and Anthropology, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast PM, Ghana.ORCID 0000-0002-9683-1444
Richard Adjei AkuffoDepartment of Epidemiology, Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research, University of Ghana, Legon, Accra P.O. Box LG 581, Ghana.
Daniel OkyereDepartment of Bacteriology, Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research, University of Ghana, Legon, Accra P.O. Box LG 581, Ghana.ORCID 0009-0008-8848-8974
Prince AsareDepartment of Bacteriology, Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research, University of Ghana, Legon, Accra P.O. Box LG 581, Ghana.ORCID 0000-0003-0673-5967
Augustine Asare BoaduDepartment of Bacteriology, Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research, University of Ghana, Legon, Accra P.O. Box LG 581, Ghana.
Emelia Konadu DansoDepartment of Bacteriology, Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research, University of Ghana, Legon, Accra P.O. Box LG 581, Ghana.
Phillip TettehDepartment of Bacteriology, Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research, University of Ghana, Legon, Accra P.O. Box LG 581, Ghana.
Kenneth Mawuta HayiborDepartment of Bacteriology, Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research, University of Ghana, Legon, Accra P.O. Box LG 581, Ghana.ORCID 0000-0002-5451-7860
Theophilus AfumDepartment of Bacteriology, Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research, University of Ghana, Legon, Accra P.O. Box LG 581, Ghana.
Isaac Darko OtchereDepartment of Bacteriology, Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research, University of Ghana, Legon, Accra P.O. Box LG 581, Ghana.
Nelly ArthurDepartment of Chest Diseases, Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, Accra P.O. Box 77, Ghana.
Sylvester Owusu AmoakoDepartment of Chest Diseases, Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, Accra P.O. Box 77, Ghana.
Yaw Adusi-PokuNational Tuberculosis Control Programme, Ghana Health Service, Accra P.O. Box KB 493, Ghana.
Charlotte-Alberta CatoMamprobi Hospital, Mamprobi P.O. Box MP 772, Ghana.
Abraham AdjeiDepartment of Chest Diseases, Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, Accra P.O. Box 77, Ghana.
Jane Afriyie-MensahDepartment of Chest Diseases, Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, Accra P.O. Box 77, Ghana.
Dorothy Yeboah-ManuDepartment of Bacteriology, Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research, University of Ghana, Legon, Accra P.O. Box LG 581, Ghana.

Funding

European & Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership TMA.2017-GSF.1942-TB-DM
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionTuberculosis [TB] and diabetes mellitus (DM) remain major public health concerns worldwide. TB negatively affects an individual's glucose tolerance, increasing the risk of developing DM. Similarly, DM reduces the host's ability to fight TB infection and increases the likelihood of developing TB and poor response to TB medication. This study analysed stigma and health-seeking behaviour in a sub-district of Accra Metropolis.

methodsWe used a mixed-methods research approach involving a cross-sectional survey and in-depth interviews to explore community knowledge, stigma, and health-seeking behaviour related to TB and DM. A total of 437 individuals were selected for a survey using a simple random sampling technique, while 22 participants, including three TB patients, four nurses, one medical doctor, four students from a nursing and midwifery school, five students from a school of hygiene, and five community members, were involved in the study. Healthcare providers and patients were purposively selected, while students and community members were recruited through convenience sampling. Descriptive and logistic regression analyses were performed on the quantitative data using STATA, while the qualitative data were thematically analysed using the MAXQDA software.

resultsParticipants' age, sex, and educational levels were significantly associated with their knowledge of TB and DM. Males were 0.600 times as likely as females to be knowledgeable about DM (95% CI: 0.386-0.934,

conclusionTherefore, we observed that addressing cultural barriers, stigma, and financial costs related to TB and diabetes care will help increase patients' willingness for biomedical treatment.

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Diabetes MellitusHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticePatient Acceptance of Health CareSocial StigmaTuberculosisAdolescentAdultCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleGhanaHumansMaleMiddle AgedYoung Adultdiabetes mellitushealth-seeking behaviourknowledgestigmatuberculosis

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PMID42652365
PMCPMC13512507

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