ANALYZE THE COPING OF PATIENTS AFFECTED BY TUBERCULOSIS IN RELATION TO PREJUDICE AND STIGMA OF THE DISEASE: A LITERATURE REVIEW

RESULTS AND DISCUSSION: The term stigma was originally described by several authors researched in this study, as an undesirable or derogatory attribute in the eyes of society, and may be a physical or social mark with a negative connotation, which leads the individual to marginalization and/ or exclusion from their social relationships.According to the authors cited in the study, social stigma can have a strong impact on the lives of patients and families.CONCLUSION: In conclusion, it is highlighted that tuberculosis, in addition to affecting the individual physically and emotionally, also affects the control strategies implemented, therefore, public awareness of this disease and its stigmas require both efforts from government actions, health actions for the population and health professionals.In view of this situation, educational campaigns that promote knowledge about the disease, its transmission routes and treatment must be promoted, in order to gradually reduce these stigmas and prejudices.