3138.0 Tuberculosis (including joint TB/HIV programs)

Monday, November 9, 2009: 10:30 AM
Oral
Overview of international HIV and TB programs
Session Objectives: Discuss a variety of TB programs Explain the functioning of international TB programs List at least 2 ways TB and HIV programs can work together
Moderator:
Hendrika Maltby, PhD, RN

10:30 AM
Tuberculosis awareness and access to treatment among Uzbek labor migrants in Kazakhstan
Samantha A. Huffman, BA, Jaap Veen, MD PhD, Monique M. Hennink, PhD and Deborah A. McFarland, PhD MPH MSc
  
10:45 AM
Promoting a public-private mix for DOTS Expansion in Uganda
Jeanne Ellis, MA and Barbara Addy, MA
11:00 AM
Patterns of alcohol use among female tuberculosis (TB) patients in hard-to-reach, pastoralist populations in northern Kenya
Emily Bloss, PhD, Kate Macintyre, PhD, Jeremiah Chakaya, MD and Lydia Kivihya-Ndugga, PhD
11:15 AM
Multi-Drug Resistant Tuberculosis (TB): Managing second line TB medicines effectively
Sarah Andersson, B Phar , MPH
  
11:30 AM
Improving tuberculosis infection control practices: A web-based community for professionals
Sophie G. Beauvais
  

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Organized by: International Health
Endorsed by: Public Health Nursing, Social Work

CE Credits: Medical (CME), Health Education (CHES), Nursing (CNE), Public Health (CPH)

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