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Beyond its biomedical implications, TB is also associated with profound psychosocial consequences that can impede treatment adherence, affect patient well-being, and delay recovery.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Aim:<\/jats:title>\n This study examines the psychosocial, clinical, and sociodemographic factors influencing TB patients to identify priority groups for targeted psychosocial interventions.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Design and Method:<\/jats:title>\n A cross-sectional study was conducted on 90 patients registered at the DOTS Centre of Indira Gandhi Government Medical College, Nagpur. Standardized instruments, including the Social Anxiety Questionnaire for Adults, the Van Rie TB Stigma Scale, the Arcencio TB Stigma Scale, Rosenberg Self-esteem scale, and Visual Analogue Scales, were administered.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Statistical Analysis:<\/jats:title>\n \n Data analysis was performed using SPSS version 21. 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