Barriers and Facilitators to Implementing a Digital Adherence Technology for Tuberculosis Treatment Supervision in Uganda: Qualitative Study.
Anna M LeddyJoseph M GgitaChristopher Allen BergerAlex KityamuwesiAgnes Nakate SanyuLynn Kunihira TinkaRebecca CrowderStavia TuryahabweAchilles KatambaAdithya CattamanchiPublished in: Journal of medical Internet research (2023)
Overall, 99DOTS seems to be a feasible and acceptable strategy to support anti-TB medication adherence in Uganda. However, access to mobile phones, inability to charge mobile phones, and concerns about stigma should be considered and addressed as part of programmatic implementation to maximize uptake among all people with TB, particularly women and those with fewer financial resources.
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