Objective:This study has the objective to offer a thorough overview of the current state and future research possibilities regarding the social stigma of tuberculosis(TB).Given the growing volume and variety of research in this field,a quantitative approach is essential for mapping existing themes and pinpointing potential areas for further investigation.To accomplish this,a bibliometric and content analysis was performed to explore the current literature and emphasize key themes and future directions.Methods:The study examines 770 bibliographic records from Scopus and visualizes the results of the biblio-metric analysis using co-occurrence and thematic map analyses with VOSviewer and Tableau Public software.Additionally,a content analysis was conducted based on the findings from the co-occurrence analysis.Results:The findings indicate a notable rise in publications and citations related to the social stigma of TB,with prominent research topics including healthcare workers,social support,mobile health technology(mHealth),nursing,and attitudes.Emerging areas of research encompass epidemiology,public health,patient delays,multidrug-resistant TB(MDR-TB),corona virus disease 2019,and mHealth.Future studies might concentrate on the factors leading to patient delays,as well as the development of diagnostic tools and effective treatment regimens for MDR-TB cases.Conclusion:This study offers important insights into the current state of social stigma in TB research and iden-tifies promising areas for future investigation.By addressing these research gaps and refining methodological approaches,researchers can strengthen initiatives to combat TB stigma,ultimately resulting in more effective treatments and improved adherence among TB patients.

Objective:This study has the objective to offer a thorough overview of the current state and future research possibilities regarding the social stigma of tuberculosis(TB).Given the growing volume and variety of research in this field,a quantitative approach is essential for mapping existing themes and pinpointing potential areas for further investigation.To accomplish this,a bibliometric and content analysis was performed to explore the current literature and emphasize key themes and future directions.Methods:The study examines 770 bibliographic records from Scopus and visualizes the results of the biblio-metric analysis using co-occurrence and thematic map analyses with VOSviewer and Tableau Public software.Additionally,a content analysis was conducted based on the findings from the co-occurrence analysis.Results:The findings indicate a notable rise in publications and citations related to the social stigma of TB,with prominent research topics including healthcare workers,social support,mobile health technology(mHealth),nursing,and attitudes.Emerging areas of research encompass epidemiology,public health,patient delays,multidrug-resistant TB(MDR-TB),corona virus disease 2019,and mHealth.Future studies might concentrate on the factors leading to patient delays,as well as the development of diagnostic tools and effective treatment regimens for MDR-TB cases.Conclusion:This study offers important insights into the current state of social stigma in TB research and iden-tifies promising areas for future investigation.By addressing these research gaps and refining methodological approaches,researchers can strengthen initiatives to combat TB stigma,ultimately resulting in more effective treatments and improved adherence among TB patients.