Influence of Perceived Stigma and Mental Health on Treatment Adherence and Outcomes Among Tuberculosis Patients and their Contacts: An Explanatory Sequential Mixed-methods Study

Abstract Background: Perceived stigma and psychological distress among tuberculosis (TB) patients may reduce motivation and adherence to prolonged treatment. However, their combined influence on adherence and outcomes among TB patients and household contacts receiving tuberculosis preventive therapy (TPT) remains insufficiently explored in India.