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http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/giidr.2024(IX-II).02      10.31703/giidr.2024(IX-II).02      Published : Jun 2024

Exploring the Anthropological Dynamics of Tuberculosis Transmission

Abstract

    TB is truly one of the major public health concerns, with transmission dynamics being quite complex and very much influenced by anthropological factors. Specifically, in this research paper, the researcher investigates the social and cultural backgrounds that shape TB transmission by exploring how human behavior, cultural beliefs, and socioeconomic factors interconnect to preserve the spread of the TB disease. In the depth of available literature review and ethnographic fieldwork, this study exposes complex anthropological dynamics that sustain the transmission of TB, showing how social and cultural factors call for a more nuanced understanding. Focal group discussions were how the researcher used to work. Among the main findings brought out by the researcher include the cultural beliefs and practices that influence health-seeking behavior and socioeconomic factors. The research shows that anthropological insight is indispensable in the development of effective, culturally sensitive interventions in the struggle against tuberculosis.

    Tuberculosis, Anthropological Dynamics, Cultural Beliefs, Socioeconomic Factors, Stigma, Social Networks, Public Health.

    (1) Muhammad Khan Niazi
    MPhil scholar, Department of Anthropology, PMAS-Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Abid Ghafoor Chaudhry
    Associate Professor/Chairmain, Department of Anthropology PMAS-Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan.
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APA

    APA : Niazi, M. K., & Chaudhry, A. G. (2024). Exploring the Anthropological Dynamics of Tuberculosis Transmission. Global Immunological & Infectious Diseases Review, IX(II), 8-15. https://doi.org/10.31703/giidr.2024(IX-II).02

CHICAGO

    CHICAGO : Niazi, Muhammad Khan, and Abid Ghafoor Chaudhry. 2024. "Exploring the Anthropological Dynamics of Tuberculosis Transmission." Global Immunological & Infectious Diseases Review, IX (II): 8-15 doi: 10.31703/giidr.2024(IX-II).02

HARVARD

    HARVARD : NIAZI, M. K. & CHAUDHRY, A. G. 2024. Exploring the Anthropological Dynamics of Tuberculosis Transmission. Global Immunological & Infectious Diseases Review, IX, 8-15.

MHRA

    MHRA : Niazi, Muhammad Khan, and Abid Ghafoor Chaudhry. 2024. "Exploring the Anthropological Dynamics of Tuberculosis Transmission." Global Immunological & Infectious Diseases Review, IX: 8-15

MLA

    MLA : Niazi, Muhammad Khan, and Abid Ghafoor Chaudhry. "Exploring the Anthropological Dynamics of Tuberculosis Transmission." Global Immunological & Infectious Diseases Review, IX.II (2024): 8-15 Print.

OXFORD

    OXFORD : Niazi, Muhammad Khan and Chaudhry, Abid Ghafoor (2024), "Exploring the Anthropological Dynamics of Tuberculosis Transmission", Global Immunological & Infectious Diseases Review, IX (II), 8-15

TURABIAN

    TURABIAN : Niazi, Muhammad Khan, and Abid Ghafoor Chaudhry. "Exploring the Anthropological Dynamics of Tuberculosis Transmission." Global Immunological & Infectious Diseases Review IX, no. II (2024): 8-15. https://doi.org/10.31703/giidr.2024(IX-II).02