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Tuberculosis-related knowledge, practices, perceived stigma and discrimination among patients with tuberculosis: a cross-sectional study in Jordan

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Pages 359-375 | Received 04 Oct 2023, Accepted 23 Jan 2024, Published online: 08 Feb 2024

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