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Stigma Scores by Patient Description of Condition
| LTBI description by patient | N (%) | Mean stigma | SD |
|---|---|---|---|
| TB germ | 50 (55.6) | 22.7 | 10.4 |
| BCG vaccine | 9 (10.0) | 23.5 | 7.4 |
| Reject diagnosis | 9 (10.0) | 32.7 | 21.8 |
| Don't know/not told | 10 (11.1) | 26.7 | 23.8 |
| TB disease | 5 (5.6) | 29.8 | 34.4 |
| Other | 7 (7.8) | 28.1 | 24.4 |
