2023
Geographic distribution and predictors of diagnostic delays among possible TB patients in Uganda
Ochom E, Robsky K, Gupta A, Tamale A, Kungu J, Turimumahoro P, Nakasendwa S, Rwego I, Muttamba W, Joloba M, Ssengooba W, Davis J, Katamba A. Geographic distribution and predictors of diagnostic delays among possible TB patients in Uganda. Public Health Action 2023, 13: 70-76. PMID: 37736583, PMCID: PMC10446659, DOI: 10.5588/pha.23.0010.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHealth system delayPatient delayTB evaluationDiagnostic delayHealth system-related delaysSystem-related delaysTB diagnostic delayMultivariate logistic regressionTB knowledgeTB patientsTB diagnosisPatient outcomesSecondary analysisLogistic regressionGlobal Moran's IMarital statusPatientsAdultsPredictorsIndividual predictorsMarried individualsIndividual factorsGeographic hotspotsYearsDiagnosis
2021
Multicomponent Strategy with Decentralized Molecular Testing for Tuberculosis
Cattamanchi A, Reza T, Nalugwa T, Adams K, Nantale M, Oyuku D, Nabwire S, Babirye D, Turyahabwe S, Tucker A, Sohn H, Ferguson O, Thompson R, Shete P, Handley M, Ackerman S, Joloba M, Moore D, Davis J, Dowdy D, Fielding K, Katamba A. Multicomponent Strategy with Decentralized Molecular Testing for Tuberculosis. New England Journal Of Medicine 2021, 385: 2441-2450. PMID: 34936740, PMCID: PMC9212879, DOI: 10.1056/nejmoa2105470.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSame-day treatmentSame-day diagnosisHealth centersMolecular testingTuberculosis testingHuman immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infectionDiagnostic strategiesImmunodeficiency virus infectionCommunity health centersCluster-randomized trialTreatment of tuberculosisSecondary outcomesMore patientsPrimary outcomePrompt diagnosisRoutine careEligible adultsIntervention groupIntervention periodHigh burdenVirus infectionIntervention centersControl groupPatientsTuberculosisEvaluating the Quality of Tuberculosis Contact Investigation in Cali, Colombia: A Retrospective Cohort Study.
Diaz G, Victoria AM, Meyer AJ, Niño Y, Luna L, Ferro BE, Davis J. Evaluating the Quality of Tuberculosis Contact Investigation in Cali, Colombia: A Retrospective Cohort Study. American Journal Of Tropical Medicine And Hygiene 2021, 104: 1309-1316. PMID: 33617470, PMCID: PMC8045602, DOI: 10.4269/ajtmh.20-0809.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRetrospective cohort studyTuberculosis contact investigationContact investigationTB patientsHousehold visitsTB evaluationClinic visitsCohort studyEarly TB diagnosisIndex TB patientsTB contact investigationActive TB patientsTherapy initiationPreventive therapyTB diagnosisSymptomatic contactsMultivariable modelClinic referralsIndex patientsPatientsContact tracingVisitsCumulative probabilityLittle dataReferral
2020
Diagnosis of Active Pulmonary Tuberculosis
Davis J. Diagnosis of Active Pulmonary Tuberculosis. 2020, 115-128. DOI: 10.1201/9781351249980-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchActive pulmonary tuberculosisDiagnostic evaluationPulmonary tuberculosisPhysical examinationActive TB diseaseAccurate diagnostic evaluationPublic health practiceTB diseaseClinical historyClinical assessmentDiagnostic testingTuberculosisDifferent testing strategiesHealth practicesDiagnostic testsTesting strategiesExaminationSample collectionBronchoscopySputumPatientsCliniciansDiseaseDiagnosisEvaluation
2019
Home-based tuberculosis contact investigation in Uganda: a household randomised trial
Davis JL, Turimumahoro P, Meyer AJ, Ayakaka I, Ochom E, Ggita J, Mark D, Babirye D, Okello DA, Mugabe F, Fair E, Vittinghoff E, Armstrong-Hough M, Dowdy D, Cattamanchi A, Haberer JE, Katamba A. Home-based tuberculosis contact investigation in Uganda: a household randomised trial. ERJ Open Research 2019, 5: 00112-2019. PMID: 31367636, PMCID: PMC6661318, DOI: 10.1183/23120541.00112-2019.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCommunity health workersTB contact investigationTuberculosis contact investigationContact investigationTB evaluationIndex patientsWorld Health OrganizationIntervention armHousehold tuberculosis contact investigationCare armHousehold contactsPulmonary TBSputum testingCare contactsHIV diagnosisSecondary outcomesHIV testingPrimary outcomeSymptomatic contactsHealth workersMicrobiologic testingHome evaluationIntervention componentsSputumPatients
2018
Social determinants of tuberculosis evaluation among household contacts: a secondary analysis
Shelby T, Meyer AJ, Ochom E, Turimumahoro P, Babirye D, Katamba A, Davis JL, Armstrong-Hough M. Social determinants of tuberculosis evaluation among household contacts: a secondary analysis. Public Health Action 2018, 8: 118-123. PMID: 30271727, PMCID: PMC6147061, DOI: 10.5588/pha.18.0025.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchTB evaluationHousehold contactsContact investigationSocial determinantsHousehold contact investigationCross-sectional studyTuberculosis evaluationTB patientsPrimary level educationTuberculosis unitSputum collectionControl armIndividual symptomsSecondary analysisLow incomeSpecific mechanismsSocio-economic determinantsMedian incomeHead of householdFurther researchSocio-economic factorsPatientsDeterminantsClinicEvaluationPatterns of usage and preferences of users for tuberculosis-related text messages and voice calls in Uganda
Ggita JM, Ojok C, Meyer AJ, Farr K, Shete PB, Ochom E, Turimumahoro P, Babirye D, Mark D, Dowdy D, Ackerman S, Armstrong-Hough M, Nalugwa T, Ayakaka I, Moore D, Haberer JE, Cattamanchi A, Katamba A, Davis JL. Patterns of usage and preferences of users for tuberculosis-related text messages and voice calls in Uganda. The International Journal Of Tuberculosis And Lung Disease 2018, 22: 530-536. PMID: 29663958, PMCID: PMC6350252, DOI: 10.5588/ijtld.17.0521.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsClinic attendeesHousehold contactsTB patientsClinic visitsClinic patientsMHealth interventionsTuberculosisMobile phone accessHealth communicationPatientsUrban KampalaMost contactPhone accessPhone sharingLittle informationAttendeesText messagesPatterns of usageShort messaging service (SMS) messagesUgandaCentral UgandaVisitsRecipients
2017
Identifying barriers to and facilitators of tuberculosis contact investigation in Kampala, Uganda: a behavioral approach
Ayakaka I, Ackerman S, Ggita JM, Kajubi P, Dowdy D, Haberer JE, Fair E, Hopewell P, Handley MA, Cattamanchi A, Katamba A, Davis JL. Identifying barriers to and facilitators of tuberculosis contact investigation in Kampala, Uganda: a behavioral approach. Implementation Science 2017, 12: 33. PMID: 28274245, PMCID: PMC5343292, DOI: 10.1186/s13012-017-0561-4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLay health workersTB contact investigationTuberculosis contact investigationContact investigationTB patientsHousehold contactsBackgroundThe World Health OrganizationIndex TB patientsHigh-burden countriesHousehold tuberculosis contact investigationHealth center staffHealth care workersWorld Health OrganizationFocus group discussionsScreening visitCross-sectional qualitative dataRelevant intervention functionsIndex patientsHealth workersRisk contactsPatientsTargeted interventionsClinicHealth OrganizationConclusionsThe use
2011
Prevalence And Outcomes Of Cryptococcal Co-Infection In HIV Sero-Positive Patients With Suspected Pneumonia At Mulago Hospital Using Serum Cryptococcal Antigen (CRAG) Testing
Andama A, Boon S, Meya D, Cattamanchi A, Worodria W, Davis J, Walter N, Yoo S, Haller B, Huang L. Prevalence And Outcomes Of Cryptococcal Co-Infection In HIV Sero-Positive Patients With Suspected Pneumonia At Mulago Hospital Using Serum Cryptococcal Antigen (CRAG) Testing. 2011, a4148-a4148. DOI: 10.1164/ajrccm-conference.2011.183.1_meetingabstracts.a4148.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchInteractions Between Host And Pathogen Gene Expression Among Ugandan Patients With Pulmonary Tuberculosis
Walter N, Davis J, Dolganov G, Strong M, Andama A, Meadows C, Boon S, Worodria W, Cattamanchi A, Daley C, Huang L, Schoolnik G, Geraci M. Interactions Between Host And Pathogen Gene Expression Among Ugandan Patients With Pulmonary Tuberculosis. 2011, a4879-a4879. DOI: 10.1164/ajrccm-conference.2011.183.1_meetingabstracts.a4879.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPerformance Of Bronchoalveolar Lavage Enzyme-Linked Immunospot For Diagnosis Of Smear-Negative Tuberculosis In Hiv-Infected Patients
Cattamanchi A, Ssewanyana I, Magala R, Miller C, Boon S, Davis J, Worodria W, Huang L, Cao H. Performance Of Bronchoalveolar Lavage Enzyme-Linked Immunospot For Diagnosis Of Smear-Negative Tuberculosis In Hiv-Infected Patients. 2011, a1202-a1202. DOI: 10.1164/ajrccm-conference.2011.183.1_meetingabstracts.a1202.Peer-Reviewed Original Research