2023
A user-centred implementation strategy for tuberculosis contact investigation in Uganda: protocol for a stepped-wedge, cluster-randomised trial
Katamba A, Gupta A, Turimumahoro P, Ochom E, Ggita J, Nakasendwa S, Nanziri L, Musinguzi J, Hennein R, Sekadde M, Hanrahan C, Byaruhanga R, Yoeli E, Turyahabwe S, Cattamanchi A, Dowdy D, Haberer J, Armstrong-Hough M, Kiwanuka N, Davis J. A user-centred implementation strategy for tuberculosis contact investigation in Uganda: protocol for a stepped-wedge, cluster-randomised trial. BMC Public Health 2023, 23: 1568. PMID: 37592314, PMCID: PMC10436440, DOI: 10.1186/s12889-023-16510-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsContact investigationClinical effectiveness outcomesPrimary implementation outcomeTB contact investigationTB preventative therapyTB treatment initiationTimely TB diagnosisTrial registrationThe trialTuberculosis contact investigationCluster-randomised trialHigh-burden settingsImplementation-effectiveness trialEvidence-based interventionsUganda National CouncilWorld Health OrganizationProportion of contactsTB evaluationPeer-reviewed journalsMiddle-income countriesTreatment initiationTB diagnosisPreventative therapyUndiagnosed personsInfectious deathSputum samples
2022
Core components of a Community of Practice to improve community health worker performance: a qualitative study
Hennein R, Ggita J, Turimumahoro P, Ochom E, Gupta A, Katamba A, Armstrong-Hough M, Davis J. Core components of a Community of Practice to improve community health worker performance: a qualitative study. Implementation Science Communications 2022, 3: 27. PMID: 35272705, PMCID: PMC8908651, DOI: 10.1186/s43058-022-00279-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCommunity health workersContact investigationDidactic education sessionsTB contact investigationHealth worker performanceCommunity health worker performanceBehaviour Change Wheel frameworkQuality of careBehaviour change technique taxonomyTuberculosis clinicInterventional studyHealthcare workersHealth workersCHW performanceQualitative studyEducation sessionsFeedback reportsInductive codesWheel frameworkSocial supportBehavior changeIndividual reviewsFuture studiesIntervention functionsProgram effectiveness