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Awareness, Knowledge and Stigma of Tuberculosis in Tribal Populations of India: Gender Differences

Author(s) Mr. Srikantha YG, Mr. Prabhakar R Busari
Country India
Abstract Tuberculosis (TB) remains a major public health concern in tribal areas of India where poor health literacy and limited access to health care services make disease management a challenge. The present study examines the gender differences in awareness, knowledge and stigma related to TB among tribal populations using secondary data collected from the National Family Health Survey-5 (2019–21). The findings show that awareness about tuberculosis was high among the tribal men and women at national level. However, tribal men showed slightly better knowledge about the correct mode of transmission, while misconceptions about TB were more prevalent among women. Most of the respondents thought tuberculosis can be cured, although the proportion was more among men than women. The prevalence of TB-related stigma, measured by the preference to conceal a family member’s TB status, was higher among tribal men. There were significant interstate variations across all the indicators. The study highlights the persistence of gender disparities and regional differences in tuberculosis knowledge and stigma among tribal populations and underscores the need for gender-sensitive and culturally appropriate awareness programmes to strengthen India's efforts towards tuberculosis elimination.
Keywords Tuberculosis, Tribal Population, Gender Differences, Knowledge, Stigma, Awareness, NFHS-5, India.
Field Sociology > Health
Published In Volume 8, Issue 4, July-August 2026
Published On 2026-07-11
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