Effectiveness of Enhanced Video Directly Observed Treatment (DOT Selfie), a Mobile Health Intervention to Increase Treatment Adherence Monitoring and Support for Patients with Tuberculosis in Uganda: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Background: Directly observed therapy (DOT) is the standard for monitoring adherence for tuberculosis (TB) treatment. However, the implementation of DOT is difficult for patients and providers due to a lack of financial and human resources. Mounting evidence suggests that emerging digital adherence technologies like video directly observed therapy (VDOT) can serve as an option.

Prevalence of TB-related symptoms and self-reported disability among adult TB survivors.

Background: Growing evidence suggests that post-TB-related morbidity occurs often among TB survivors, but there is limited epidemiological data on the burden of symptoms and disability after successful completion of treatment. We evaluated the prevalence of TB-related symptoms, self-reported disability, and factors associated with disability among adult TB survivors who recently completed treatment in Uganda.

Methods: Between January 2022 and October 2023, we conducted a study of adults who completed treatment for drug-susceptible TB in Kampala, Uganda.

Stigma and associated sex disparities among patients with tuberculosis in Uganda: a cross-sectional study.

Background: Tuberculosis (TB) is the leading cause of death from a single infectious agent globally. The stigma associated with TB, encompassing self, anticipated, and public stigma, has significant negative effects on treatment adherence. In Uganda, limited data exist on the prevalence of stigma and its relationship with sex among patients with TB.

Stigma and Associated Sex Disparities Among Patients with Tuberculosis in Uganda: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Background: Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the leading causes of death from a single infectious agent globally. Stigma associated with TB encompassing self-, anticipated-, and public-stigma has significant negative effects on treatment adherence. In Uganda, limited data exist on the prevalence of stigma and its relationship with sex among patients with TB.

Acceptability, Usefulness, and Ease of Use of an Enhanced Video Directly Observed Treatment System for Supporting Patients With Tuberculosis in Kampala, Uganda: Explanatory Qualitative Study.

Background: In tuberculosis (TB) control, nonadherence to treatment persists as a barrier. The traditional method of ensuring adherence, that is, directly observed therapy, faces significant challenges that hinder its widespread adoption. Digital adherence technologies such as video directly observed therapy (VDOT) are emerging as promising solutions.