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ArticleIJTLD open2024

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

A K McDonald, D Nakkonde, P Kaggwa, S Zalwango, A Joseph, E Buregyeya, J N Sekandi

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A K McDonaldCollege of Public Health, Global Health Institute, University of Georgia, Athens, GA, USA.
D NakkondeMakerere University, School of Public Health, College of Health Sciences, Kampala, Uganda.
P KaggwaCollege of Public Health, Global Health Institute, University of Georgia, Athens, GA, USA.
S ZalwangoMakerere University, School of Public Health, College of Health Sciences, Kampala, Uganda.
A JosephCollege of Public Health, Global Health Institute, University of Georgia, Athens, GA, USA.
E BuregyeyaMakerere University, School of Public Health, College of Health Sciences, Kampala, Uganda.
J N SekandiCollege of Public Health, Global Health Institute, University of Georgia, Athens, GA, USA.

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Leveraging Telehealth to Overcome Research Implementation and Data Collection Challenges in the Era of COVID-19R21TW011365 · FIC · UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA · PI SEKANDI, JULIET NABBUYE · 2019 to 2021
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Abstract

backgroundGrowing 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.

methodsBetween January 2022 and October 2023, we conducted a study of adults who completed treatment for drug-susceptible TB in Kampala, Uganda. We collected data on demographics, TB-related symptoms, HIV status, and disability measured using the World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule (WHODAS 2.0).

resultsOf the 200 participants, the median age was 33.0 years (IQR 26-44.5); 52.5% were male, and 23% were HIV-infected. The prevalence of TB symptoms was 58%, and self-reported disability was 83.5%. Factors significantly associated with disability were having completed treatment within the last 6-8 months and experiencing TB symptoms (aOR 2.87,

conclusionsTB-related symptoms and self-reporting of any disability were highly prevalent in the study population. There is a need for further longitudinal evaluation and considerations to expand the continuum of care and support to improve the quality of life for TB survivors post-TB treatment.

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low-income settingspost-TB morbiditypost-TB treatmentTB-associated disabilityTB survivorstuberculosisUganda

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