Implementation of enhanced 99DOTS for TB treatment supervision in Uganda: An interrupted time series analysis
Rebecca Crowder,
Suzan Nakasendwa,
Alex Kityamuwesi
et al.
Abstract:Rationale: Digital adherence technologies are being scaled-up for tuberculosis treatment despite limited evidence of their effectiveness and concerns about accessibility. Objectives: To determine whether an enhanced 99DOTS-based treatment supervision improves uptake of 99DOTS and tuberculosis treatment outcomes. Methods: We included all adults initiated on treatment for drug-suceptible pulmonary tuberculosis between August 2019 and June 2021 at 18 99DOTS-experienced health (n=6,382) facilities and 12 99DOTS-na… Show more
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