Lisa Abuogi, MD, MS

Website

Medical School

MD, University of Colorado Denver Health Sciences Center (2004)

Graduate School

MSc, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (2014)

Undergraduate School

BA, University of Colorado - Boulder (CO) (1997)

Internship

University of California (San Francisco) Program (2006)

Residency

University of California (San Francisco) Program, Pediatrics (2008)

Fellowships

University of California (San Francisco) Program, Global Health (2009)

Languages

English

Department

Pediatrics-Infectious Diseases

Recognitions

University of Colorado Graduate School Faculty Sponsor Award, University of Colorado (2018)
University of Colorado Graduate School Facault Sponsor Award, University of Colorado (2017)

Research Interests

My primary research interests are focused on pediatric HIV and prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV. In particular, my work includes implementation science to improve HIV service delivery, especially PMTCT.

Publications

Barr EA, Lingwall MC, Kim A, Abuogi L, Tsusaki R. Lactation Support for Breastfeeding and Chestfeeding People with HIV: A Call for Research to Examine Telelactation Experience, HIV Knowledge, and Lactation Consultants' Attitudes Related to Infant Feeding with HIV. Breastfeed Med. 2024 Nov 25. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 39582343
Hampanda K, Grubbs H, Castillo-Mancilla J, Anderson PL, Thorne J, Helova A, Turan JM, Onono M, Abuogi LL. Antiretroviral therapy adherence among peripartum women with HIV in Kenya: an explanatory mixed methods study using dry blood spot measures and narrative interviews. AIDS Care. 2024 Dec;36(12):1826-1837. PubMed PMID: 39106970
Giang JH, Basha G, Thomas KK, Oyaro P, Chohan BH, Kingwara L, Hassan SA, Yongo N, Wagude J, Oluoch F, Odhiambo F, Oyaro B, John-Stewart GC, Abuogi LL, Patel RC. Real-world performance of point-of-care vs. standard-of-care HIV viral load testing in western Kenya: Secondary analysis of Opt4Kids and Opt4Mamas studies. PLOS Glob Public Health. 2024;4(6):e0003378. PubMed PMID: 38913630
Kwena ZA, Oketch BA, Beres LK, Lewis-Kulzer J, Akama EO, Sang NM, Adhiambo HF, Iguna S, Ontuga GM, Nyandieka E, Shade S, Bukusi EA, Geng E, Abuogi LL. User-informed tailoring of electronic and in-person peer navigation strategies to improve retention in HIV care for adolescents and young adults: a qualitative inquiry. AIDS Care. 2024 Jul;36(7):993-1001. PubMed PMID: 38838007
Wagner TA, Tierney C, Huang S, Nichols S, Malee KM, Montañez NA, Coletti A, Spiegel HML, Krotje C, Bone F, Wilkins M, Abuogi L, Purswani M, Bearden A, Wiznia A, Agwu A, Chadwick EG, Richman D, Gandhi M, Mehta P, Macatangay B, Spector SA, Spudich S, Persaud D, Chahroudi A. Prevalence of detectable HIV-DNA and HIV-RNA in cerebrospinal fluid of youth with perinatal HIV and impaired cognition on antiretroviral therapy. AIDS. 2024 Aug 1;38(10):1494-1504. PubMed PMID: 38814693
Abuogi L, Noble L, Smith C. Infant Feeding for Persons Living With and at Risk for HIV in the United States: Clinical Report. Pediatrics. 2024 Jun 1;153(6). PubMed PMID: 38766700
Barr EA, Abuogi LL, Smith C. A Review of Updated Guidelines on Breastfeeding with Human Immunodeficiency Virus Using Relational Decision-Making and Intellectual Humility to Support Infant Feeding Choices. Nurs Clin North Am. 2024 Jun;59(2):309-327. PubMed PMID: 38670697
Brazier E, Tymejczyk O, Wools-Kaloustian K, Jiamsakul A, Torres MTL, Lee JS, Abuogi L, Khol V, Mejía Cordero F, Althoff KN, Law MG, Nash D. Long-term HIV care outcomes under universal HIV treatment guidelines: A retrospective cohort study in 25 countries. PLoS Med. 2024 Mar;21(3):e1004367. PubMed PMID: 38498589
Tyler S, Abuogi L, Vannoni V, Silveira L, Lang S, Smith C, DeCamp LR. Mixed Methods Evaluation of the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Immigrant Families. Hisp Health Care Int. 2024 Mar;22(1):11-24. PubMed PMID: 37981744
Hampanda K, Scandlyn J, Fasano M, Matenga TFL, Onono M, Odwar TO, Mutale W, Shankalala P, Chi BH, Turan JM, Abuogi LL. Money, chores and emotional support: Kenyan and Zambian fathers' perceptions of male partner involvement in maternal and infant health within the context of HIV. Cult Health Sex. 2024 Jun;26(6):747-762. PubMed PMID: 37694847
Akama EO, Beres LK, Kulzer JL, Ontuga G, Adhiambo H, Bushuru S, Nyagesoa E, Osoro J, Opondo I, Sang N, Oketch B, Nyanga J, Osongo CO, Nyandieka E, Ododa E, Omondi E, Ochieng F, Owino C, Odeny T, Kwena ZA, Eshun-Wilson I, Petersen M, Bukusi EA, Geng EH, Abuogi LL. A youth-centred approach to improving engagement in HIV services: human-centred design methods and outcomes in a research trial in Kisumu County, Kenya. BMJ Glob Health. 2023 Nov 29;8(11). PubMed PMID: 38030226
Tyler S, Abuogi L, Vannoni V, Silveira L, Lang S, Smith C, DeCamp LR. Mixed Methods Evaluation of the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Immigrant Families. Hisp Health Care Int. 2023 Nov 19;:15404153231214707. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 37981744
Patel RC, Oyaro P, Thomas KK, Basha GW, Wagude J, Mukui I, Brown E, Hassan SA, Kinywa E, Oluoch F, Odhiambo F, Oyaro B, Kingwara L, Karauki E, Yongo N, Otieno L, John-Stewart GC, Abuogi LL. Impact of point-of-care HIV viral load and targeted drug resistance mutation testing on viral suppression among Kenyan pregnant and postpartum women: results from a prospective cohort study (Opt4Mamas). J Int AIDS Soc. 2023 Nov;26(11):e26182. PubMed PMID: 37938856
Lang S, Silveira L, Smith C, Abuogi L, DeCamp LR. Variation over Time in Child and Neighborhood Characteristics Associated with COVID-19. Health Equity. 2023;7(1):676-684. PubMed PMID: 37908402
Abuogi L, Oyaro P, Wakjira G, Thomas KK, Scallon AJ, Mukui I, Chohan BH, Brown E, Karauki E, Yongo N, Ahmed B, Hassan SA, Wagude J, Kinywa E, Otieno L, Kingwara L, Oyaro B, Frenkel LM, John-Stewart G, Patel RC. HIV Drug Resistance Patterns and Characteristics Associated with Clinically Significant Drug Resistance among Children with Virologic Failure on Antiretroviral Treatment in Kenya: Findings from the Opt4Kids Randomized Controlled Trial. Viruses. 2023 Oct 12;15(10). PubMed PMID: 37896860
Hampanda K, Scandlyn J, Fasano M, Matenga TFL, Onono M, Odwar TO, Mutale W, Shankalala P, Chi BH, Turan JM, Abuogi LL. Money, chores and emotional support: Kenyan and Zambian fathers' perceptions of male partner involvement in maternal and infant health within the context of HIV. Cult Health Sex. 2023 Sep 11;:1-16. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 37694847
Scallon AJ, Hassan SA, Qian SR, Gao Y, Oyaro P, Brown E, Wagude J, Mukui I, Kinywa E, Oluoch F, Odhiambo F, Oyaro B, Kingwara L, Yongo N, Karauki E, Otieno L, John-Stewart GC, Abuogi LL, Patel RC. "I feel drug resistance testing allowed us to make an informed decision": qualitative insights on the role of HIV drug resistance mutation testing among children and pregnant women living with HIV in western Kenya. BMC Health Serv Res. 2023 Aug 24;23(1):908. PubMed PMID: 37620855
Humphrey J, Nagel E, Carlucci JG, Edmonds A, Kinikar A, Anderson K, Leroy V, Machado D, Yin DE, Tulio Luque M, Amorissani-Folquet M, Mbewe S, Suwanlerk T, Munyaneza A, Patel RC, Musick B, Abuogi L, Wools-Kaloustian K. Integration of HIV care into maternal and child health services in the global IeDEA consortium. Front Glob Womens Health. 2023;4:1066297. PubMed PMID: 37139173
Abuogi L, Smith C, Kinzie K, Barr E, Bonham A, Johnson RL, Dinnebeil M, McFarland E, Weinberg A. Development and Implementation of an Interdisciplinary Model for the Management of Breastfeeding in Women With HIV in the United States: Experience From the Children's Hospital Colorado Immunodeficiency Program. J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2023 Aug 15;93(5):395-402. PubMed PMID: 37104739
Jelic M, Silveira L, Lang S, Curran-Hays S, Boyer S, Carter B, Choi YJ, Fresia J, Maeda LC, Nerguizian D, Graff K, Abuogi L, Smith C. Changing Characteristics of Children With COVID-19 in Colorado Admitted During Different Variant Periods. Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2023 Aug 1;42(8):679-684. PubMed PMID: 37079565
Levison J, McKinney J, Duque A, Hawkins J, Bowden EVH, Dorland J, Bitnun A, Kazmi K, Campbell DM, MacGillivray J, Yudin MH, Powell A, Datta S, Abuogi L, Weinberg A, Rakhmanina N, Mareuil JW, Hitti J, Boucoiran I, Kakkar F, Rahangdale L, Seidman D, Widener R. Breastfeeding Among People With Human Immunodeficiency Virus in North America: A Multisite Study. Clin Infect Dis. 2023 Nov 17;77(10):1416-1422. PubMed PMID: 37078712
Abuogi LL, Kulzer JL, Akama E, Odeny TA, Eshun-Wilson I, Petersen M, Shade SB, Montoya LM, Beres LK, Iguna S, Adhiambo HF, Osoro J, Opondo I, Sang N, Kwena Z, Bukusi EA, Geng EH. Adapt for Adolescents: Protocol for a sequential multiple assignment randomized trial to improve retention and viral suppression among adolescents and young adults living with HIV in Kenya. Contemp Clin Trials. 2023 Apr;127:107123. PubMed PMID: 36813086
Bernard C, Hassan SA, Humphrey J, Thorne J, Maina M, Jakait B, Brown E, Yongo N, Kerich C, Changwony S, Qian SRW, Scallon AJ, Komanapalli SA, Enane LA, Oyaro P, Abuogi LL, Wools-Kaloustian K, Patel RC. Impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on access to HIV and reproductive health care among women living with HIV (WLHIV) in Western Kenya: A mixed methods analysis. Front Glob Womens Health. 2022;3:943641. PubMed PMID: 36578364
Qian SRW, Hassan SA, Scallon AJ, Oyaro P, Brown E, Wagude J, Mukui I, Kinywa E, Oluoch F, Odhiambo F, Oyaro B, Kingwara L, Yongo N, Karauki E, Gao J, Otieno L, John-Stewart GC, Abuogi LL, Patel RC. "After viral load testing, I get my results so I get to know which path my life is taking me": qualitative insights on routine centralized and point-of-care viral load testing in western Kenya from the Opt4Kids and Opt4Mamas studies. BMC Health Serv Res. 2022 Dec 17;22(1):1540. PubMed PMID: 36528677
Eshun-Wilson I, Akama E, Adhiambo F, Kwena Z, Oketch B, Obatsa S, Iguna S, Kulzer JL, Nyanga J, Nyandieka E, Scheve A, Geng EH, Bukusi EA, Abuogi L. Adolescent and young adult preferences for financial incentives to support adherence to antiretroviral therapy in Kenya: a mixed methods study. J Int AIDS Soc. 2022 Sep;25(9):e25979. PubMed PMID: 36109803
Edmonds A, Brazier E, Musick BS, Yotebieng M, Humphrey J, Abuogi LL, Adedimeji A, Keiser O, Msukwa M, Carlucci JG, Maia M, Pinto JA, Leroy V, Davies MA, Wools-Kaloustian KK. Clinical and programmatic outcomes of HIV-exposed infants enrolled in care at geographically diverse clinics, 1997-2021: A cohort study. PLoS Med. 2022 Sep;19(9):e1004089. PubMed PMID: 36107857
Patel RC, Oyaro P, Thomas KK, Wagude J, Mukui I, Brown E, Hassan SA, Kinywa E, Oluoch F, Odhiambo F, Oyaro B, Kingwara L, Karauki E, Yongo N, Otieno L, John-Stewart GC, Abuogi LL. Point-of-care HIV viral load and targeted drug resistance mutation testing versus standard care for Kenyan children on antiretroviral therapy (Opt4Kids): an open-label, randomised controlled trial. Lancet Child Adolesc Health. 2022 Oct;6(10):681-691. PubMed PMID: 35987208
Mick E, Tsitsiklis A, Spottiswoode N, Caldera S, Serpa PH, Detweiler AM, Neff N, Pisco AO, Li LM, Retallack H, Ratnasiri K, Williamson KM, Soesanto V, Simões EAF, Smith C, Abuogi L, Kistler A, Wagner BD, DeRisi JL, Ambroggio L, Mourani PM, Langelier CR. Upper airway gene expression shows a more robust adaptive immune response to SARS-CoV-2 in children. Nat Commun. 2022 Jul 8;13(1):3937. PubMed PMID: 35803954
Abuogi LL, Onono M, Odeny TA, Owuor K, Helova A, Hampanda K, Odwar T, Onyango D, McClure LA, Bukusi EA, Turan JM. Effects of behavioural interventions on postpartum retention and adherence among women with HIV on lifelong ART: the results of a cluster randomized trial in Kenya (the MOTIVATE trial). J Int AIDS Soc. 2022 Jan;25(1):e25852. PubMed PMID: 35041776
Abuogi LL, Castillo-Mancilla J, Hampanda K, Owuor K, Odwar T, Onono M, Helova A, Turan JM, Anderson PL. Tenofovir Diphosphate in Dried Blood Spots in Pregnant and Postpartum Women With HIV in Kenya: A Novel Approach to Measuring Peripartum Adherence. J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2022 Mar 1;89(3):310-317. PubMed PMID: 34889866
After viral load testing, I get my results so I get to know which path my life is taking me”: Qualitative insights on routine and point-of-care viral load testing in western Kenya from the Opt4Kids and Opt4Mamas studies. Accepted BMC Health Services Research
Caitlin Bernard , Shukri A. Hassan, John M. Humphrey, Julie Thorne, Mercy Maina, Beatrice Jakait, Evelyn Brown, Nashon Yongo, Caroline Kerich, Sammy Changwony, Shirley Rui W. Qian, Andrea J. Scallon, Sarah A. Komanapalli, Leslie A. Enane, Patrick Oyaro, Lisa L. Abuogi, Kara Wools-Kaloustian and Rena C. Patel Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Access to HIV and Reproductive Health Care Among Women Living with HIV (WLHIV) in Western Kenya: A mixed methods analysis. Front. Glob. Womens Health. Accepted
Jelic M, Silveira L, Lang S, Curran-Hays S, Boyer S, Carter B, Choi YJ, Fresia J, Maeda L, Nerguizian D, Graff K, Abuogi LL, Smith C. Changing Characteristics of Children with COVID-19 in Colorado Admitted During Different Variant Periods. Under review PIDJ. Submitted Aug 2022
Ross DeCamp L, Lang S, Silveira L, Smith C, Abuogi L. Variation over Time in Individual and Neighborhood Characteristics Associated with Pediatric COVID-19. Submitted Sept 2022 Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health.
Abuogi LL, Oyaro P, Garoma Wakjirad, Katherine K Thomasd, Andrea Scallond, Irene Mukuie, Bhavna H. Chohand,f, Evelyn Browng, Enericah Kariukig, Nashon Yongog, Ahmed Bilaal, Shukri A. Hassan,d James Wagudeh, Eunice Kinywai, Atieno L, Kingwara L, Oyaro B, Frenkel LM, John-Stewart G, Patel RC. HIV drug resistance patterns and characteristics associated with major drug resistance among children with virologic failure on antiretroviral treatment in Kenya: findings from the Opt4Kids randomized controlled trial. Submitted JAIDS Nov 2022.
Lisa L. Abuogi1, Jayne Lewis Kulzer2, Eliud Akama3, Thomas A. Odeny3,4, Ingrid Eshun-Wilson4, Maya Petersen5, Starley B. Shade2, Lina M. Montoya6, Laura K. Beres7, Sarah Iguna3, Harriet F. Adhiambo3, Joseph Osoro3, Isaya Opondo3, Norton Sang3, Zachary Kwena3, Elizabeth A. Bukusi3, Elvin Geng4 Adapt for Adolescents: Protocol for a sequential multiple assignment randomized trial to improve retention and viral suppression among adolescents and young adults living with HIV in Kenya.
Helova A, Onono M, Abuogi LL, Hampanda K, Owuor K, Odwar T, Krishna S, Odhiambo G, Odeny T, Turan JM. Experiences, perceptions and potential impact of community-based mentor mothers supporting pregnant and postpartum women with HIV in Kenya: a mixed-methods study. J Int AIDS Soc. 2021 Nov;24(11):e25843. PubMed PMID: 34797955
Marete I, Mwangi A, Brown S, Wools-Kaloustian K, Yiannoutsos C, Abuogi L, Lyamuya R, Ngonyani K, Achieng M, Apaka C, Rotich E, Ayaya S. FIRST- LINE ANTIRETROVIRAL TREATMENT FAILURE IN EAST AFRICAN CHILDREN. East Afr Med J. 2021;98(9):4082-4092. PubMed PMID: 35495218
Hampanda K, Pelowich K, Chi BH, Darbes LA, Turan JM, Mutale W, Abuogi L. A Systematic Review of Behavioral Couples-Based Interventions Targeting Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission in Low- and Middle-Income Countries. AIDS Behav. 2021 Aug 20. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 34415489
Hampanda K, Matenga TFL, Nkwemu S, Shankalala P, Chi BH, Darbes LA, Turan JM, Mutale W, Bull S, Abuogi L. Designing a couple-based relationship strengthening and health enhancing intervention for pregnant women living with HIV and their male partners in Zambia: Interview findings from the target community. Soc Sci Med. 2021 Aug;283:114029. PubMed PMID: 34242890
Iyun V, Technau KG, Vinikoor M, Yotebieng M, Vreeman R, Abuogi L, Desmonde S, Edmonds A, Amorissani-Folquet M, Davies MA. Variations in the characteristics and outcomes of children living with HIV following universal ART in sub-Saharan Africa (2006-17): a retrospective cohort study. Lancet HIV. 2021 Jun;8(6):e353-e362. PubMed PMID: 33932330
Okoko N, Mocello AR, Kadima J, Kulzer J, Nyanaro G, Blat C, Guzé M, Bukusi EA, Cohen CR, Abuogi L, Shade SB. Improvements in pediatric and adolescent HIV testing and identification in western Kenya under the Accelerating Children's HIV/AIDS Treatment initiative. AIDS Care. 2021 Apr 5;:1-13. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 33813954
Barr EA, Raybin JL, Dunlevy H, Abuogi L, Jones J. Transition From Pediatric and Adolescent HIV Care to Adult HIV Care and the Patient-Provider Relationship: A Qualitative Metasynthesis. J Assoc Nurses AIDS Care. 2021 Mar 2. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 33654006
Graff K, Smith C, Silveira L, Jung S, Curran-Hays S, Jarjour J, Carpenter L, Pickard K, Mattiucci M, Fresia J, McFarland EJ, Dominguez SR, Abuogi L. Risk Factors for Severe COVID-19 in Children. Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2021 Apr 1;40(4):e137-e145. PubMed PMID: 33538539
Bulterys MA, Oyaro P, Brown E, Yongo N, Karauki E, Wagude J, Kingwara L, Bowen N, Njogo S, Wagner AD, Mukui I, Oluoch F, Abuogi L, Patel R, Sharma M. Costs of Point-of-Care Viral Load Testing for Adults and Children Living with HIV in Kenya. Diagnostics (Basel). 2021 Jan 19;11(1). PubMed PMID: 33477850
Onono M, Odwar T, Wahome S, Helova A, Bukusi EA, Hampanda K, Turan J, Abuogi L. Behavioral Interventions can Mitigate Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes Among Women Conceiving on ART and Those Initiated on ART During Pregnancy: Findings From the MOTIVATE Trial in Southwestern Kenya. J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2021 Jan 1;86(1):46-55. PubMed PMID: 33306563
Hampanda K, Helova A, Odwar T, Odeny T, Onono M, Bukusi E, Turan J, Abuogi L. Male partner involvement and successful completion of the prevention of mother-to-child transmission continuum of care in Kenya. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2021 Mar;152(3):409-415. PubMed PMID: 33108671
Abuogi LL, Castillo-Macilla J, Hampanda K, Owuor K, Odwar T, Onono M, Bukusi EA, Helova A, Turan JM, Anderson P. Tenofovir Diphosphate in Dried Blood Spots in pregnant and postpartum women with HIV in Kenya: a novel approach to measuring peripartum adherence. Under revision JAIDS.
37. Abuogi LL, Onono M, Odeny TA, Owuor K, Helova A, Hampanda K, Odwar T, Onyango D, McClure LA, Bukusi EA, Turan JM. Effects of behavioral interventions on postpartum retention and adherence among women with HIV on lifelong ART: the results of a cluster randomized trial in Kenya (the MOTIVATE trial). Under revision JIAS
Patel RC, Oyaro P, Odeny B, Mukui I, Thomas KK, Sharma M, Wagude J, Kinywa E, Oluoch F, Odhiambo F, Oyaro B, John-Stewart GC, Abuogi LL. Optimizing viral load suppression in Kenyan children on antiretroviral therapy (Opt4Kids). Contemp Clin Trials Commun. 2020 Dec;20:100673. PubMed PMID: 33195874
Patel RC, Oyaro P, Odeny B, Mukui I, Thomas KK, Sharma M, Wagude J, Kinywa E, Oluoch F, Odhiambo F, Oyaro B, John-Stewart GC, Abuogi LL. Optimizing viral load suppression in Kenyan children on antiretroviral therapy (Opt4Kids). Contemp Clin Trials Commun. 2020 Dec;20:100673. PubMed PMID: 33195874
Hampanda K, Helova A, Odwar T, Odeny T, Onono M, Bukusi E, Turan J, Abuogi L. Male partner involvement and successful completion of the prevention of mother-to-child transmission continuum of care in Kenya. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2020 Oct 27. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 33108671
Kociolek LK, Muller WJ, Yee R, Dien Bard J, Brown CA, Revell P, Wardell H, Savage TJ, Jung S, Dominguez S, Parikh BA, Jerris RC, Kehl SC, Campigotto A, Bender JM, Zheng X, Muscat E, Linam M, Abuogi L, Smith C, Graff K, Hernandez-Leyva A, Williams D, Pollock NR. Comparison of upper respiratory viral load distributions in asymptomatic and symptomatic children diagnosed with SARS-CoV-2 infection in pediatric hospital testing programs. J Clin Microbiol. 2020 Oct 22. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 33093026
Onono M, Odwar T, Wahome S, Helova A, Bukusi EA, Hampanda K, Turan J, Abuogi L. Behavioral interventions can mitigate adverse pregnancy outcomes among women conceiving on antiretroviral therapy (ART) and those initiated on ART during pregnancy: Findings from the MOTIVATE trial in southwestern Kenya. J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2020 Oct 5. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 33027156
Hampanda KM, Mweemba O, Ahmed Y, Hatcher A, Turan JM, Darbes L, Abuogi LL. Support or control? Qualitative interviews with Zambian women on male partner involvement in HIV care during and after pregnancy. PLoS One. 2020;15(8):e0238097. PubMed PMID: 32853263
Okoko N, Kulzer JL, Ohe K, Mburu M, Muttai H, Abuogi LL, Bukusi EA, Cohen CR, Penner J. They are likely to be there: using a family-centered index testing approach to identify children living with HIV in Kenya. Int J STD AIDS. 2020 Oct;31(11):1028-1033. PubMed PMID: 32693739
Onono M, Odwar T, Abuogi L, Owuor K, Helova A, Bukusi E, Turan J, Hampanda K. Effects of Depression, Stigma and Intimate Partner Violence on Postpartum Women's Adherence and Engagement in HIV Care in Kenya. AIDS Behav. 2020 Jun;24(6):1807-1815. PubMed PMID: 31813076
Abuogi L, Hampanda K, Odwar T, Helova A, Odeny T, Onono M, Bukusi E, Turan J. HIV status disclosure patterns and male partner reactions among pregnant women with HIV on lifelong ART in Western Kenya. AIDS Care. 2020 Jul;32(7):858-868. PubMed PMID: 31488026
Hampanda K, Abuogi L, Musoke P, Onono M, Helova A, Bukusi E, Turan J. Development of a Novel Scale to Measure Male Partner Involvement in the Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV in Kenya. AIDS Behav. 2020 Jan;24(1):291-303. PubMed PMID: 31152357
Onono M, Odwar T, Abuogi L, Owuor K, Helova A, Bukusi E, Turan J, Hampanda K. Effects of Depression, Stigma and Intimate Partner Violence on Postpartum Women's Adherence and Engagement in HIV Care in Kenya. AIDS Behav. 2019 Dec 7. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 31813076
Abuogi L, Hampanda K, Odwar T, Helova A, Odeny T, Onono M, Bukusi E, Turan J. HIV status disclosure patterns and male partner reactions among pregnant women with HIV on lifelong ART in Western Kenya. AIDS Care. 2019 Sep 5;:1-11. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 31488026
Wanga I, Helova A, Abuogi LL, Bukusi EA, Nalwa W, Akama E, Odeny TA, Turan JM, Onono M. Acceptability of community-based mentor mothers to support HIV-positive pregnant women on antiretroviral treatment in western Kenya: a qualitative study. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth. 2019 Aug 13;19(1):288. PubMed PMID: 31409297
Hampanda K, Abuogi L, Musoke P, Onono M, Helova A, Bukusi E, Turan J. Development of a Novel Scale to Measure Male Partner Involvement in the Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV in Kenya. AIDS Behav. 2019 May 31. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 31152357
Abuogi LL, Humphrey J, Mpody C, Yotebieng M, Murnane PM, Clouse K, Otieno L, Cohen C, Wools-Kaloustian K. Achieving UNAIDS 90-90-90 targets for pregnant and postpartum women in sub-Saharan Africa: progress, gaps, and research needs. Journal of Virus Eradication. 2018 Nov;Supp
Kadima J, Patterson E, Mburu M, Blat C, Nyanduko M, Bukusi EA, Cohen C, Oyaro P, Abuogi L. Adoption of routine virologic testing and predictors of virologic failure among HIV-infected children on antiretroviral treatment in western Kenya. PLoS One. 2018;13(11):e0200242. PubMed PMID: 30412576
Akama E, Nimz A, Blat C, Moghadassi M, Oyaro P, Maloba M, Cohen CR, Bukusi EA, Abuogi LL. Retention and viral suppression of newly diagnosed and known HIV positive pregnant women on Option B in Western Kenya. AIDS Care. 2018 Sep 27;:1-7. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 30261742
Akama E, Mburu M, Mutegi E, Nyanaro G, Otieno JP, Ndolo S, Ochanda B, Ojwang' L, Lewis-Kulzer J, Abuogi L, Oyaro P, Cohen CR, Bukusi EA, Onono M. Impact of a Rapid Results Initiative Approach on Improving Male Partner Involvement in Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission of HIV in Western Kenya. AIDS Behav. 2018 Sep;22(9):2956-2965. PubMed PMID: 29948337
Odeny TA, Onono M, Owuor K, Helova A, Wanga I, Bukusi EA, Turan JM, Abuogi LL. Maximizing adherence and retention for women living with HIV and their infants in Kenya (MOTIVATE! study): study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. Trials. 2018 Jan 29;19(1):77. PubMed PMID: 29378622
Musoke P, Gakumo CA, Abuogi LL, Akama E, Bukusi E, Helova A, Nalwa WZ, Onono M, Spangler SA, Wanga I, Turan JM. A Text Messaging Intervention to Support Option B in Kenya: A Qualitative Study. J Assoc Nurses AIDS Care. 2018 Mar - Apr;29(2):287-299. PubMed PMID: 29029867
Spangler SA, Abuogi LL, Akama E, Bukusi EA, Helova A, Musoke P, Nalwa WZ, Odeny TA, Onono M, Wanga I, Turan JM. From 'half-dead' to being 'free': resistance to HIV stigma, self-disclosure and support for PMTCT/HIV care among couples living with HIV in Kenya. Cult Health Sex. 2018 May;20(5):489-503. PubMed PMID: 28812457
Hampanda KM, Abuogi LL, Ahmed Y. HIV-Positive Women Taking Lifelong Antiretroviral Therapy Report Better Adherence Than Women Taking Short-Course Prophylaxis During and After Pregnancy Under PMTCT Program Option A in Lusaka, Zambia. Int J MCH AIDS. 2017;6(1):27-35. PubMed PMID: 28798891
Helova A, Akama E, Bukusi EA, Musoke P, Nalwa WZ, Odeny TA, Onono M, Spangler SA, Turan JM, Wanga I, Abuogi LL. Health facility challenges to the provision of Option B in western Kenya: a qualitative study. Health Policy Plan. 2017 Mar 1;32(2):283-291. PubMed PMID: 28207061
Hampanda KM, Nimz AM, Abuogi LL. Barriers to uptake of early infant HIV testing in Zambia: the role of intimate partner violence and HIV status disclosure within couples. AIDS Res Ther. 2017 Mar 21;14(1):17. PubMed PMID: 28320431
Okoko NA, Owuor KO, Kulzer JL, Owino GO, Ogolla IA, Wandera RW, Bukusi EA, Cohen CR, Abuogi LL. Factors associated with mother to child transmission of HIV despite overall low transmission rates in HIV-exposed infants in rural Kenya. Int J STD AIDS. 2017 Oct;28(12):1215-1223. PubMed PMID: 28181860
Musoke P, Gakumo CA, Abuogi LL, Akama E, Bukusi E, Helova A, Nalwa WZ, Onono M, Spangler SA, Wanga I, Turan JM. A Text Messaging Intervention to Support Option B in Kenya: A Qualitative Study. J Assoc Nurses AIDS Care. 2017 Oct 3. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 29029867
Spangler SA, Abuogi LL, Akama E, Bukusi EA, Helova A, Musoke P, Nalwa WZ, Odeny TA, Onono M, Wanga I, Turan JM. From 'half-dead' to being 'free': resistance to HIV stigma, self-disclosure and support for PMTCT/HIV care among couples living with HIV in Kenya. Cult Health Sex. 2017 Aug 16;:1-15. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 28812457
Hampanda KM, Abuogi LL, Ahmed Y. HIV-Positive Women Taking Lifelong Antiretroviral Therapy Report Better Adherence Than Women Taking Short-Course Prophylaxis During and After Pregnancy Under PMTCT Program Option A in Lusaka, Zambia. Int J MCH AIDS. 2017;6(1):27-35. PubMed PMID: 28798891
Hampanda KM, Nimz AM, Abuogi LL. Barriers to uptake of early infant HIV testing in Zambia: the role of intimate partner violence and HIV status disclosure within couples. AIDS Res Ther. 2017 Mar 21;14(1):17. PubMed PMID: 28320431
Helova A, Akama E, Bukusi EA, Musoke P, Nalwa WZ, Odeny TA, Onono M, Spangler SA, Turan JM, Wanga I, Abuogi LL. Health facility challenges to the provision of Option B in western Kenya: a qualitative study. Health Policy Plan. 2017 Mar 1;32(2):283-291. PubMed PMID: 28207061
Okoko NA, Owuor KO, Kulzer JL, Owino GO, Ogolla IA, Wandera RW, Bukusi EA, Cohen CR, Abuogi LL. Factors associated with mother to child transmission of HIV despite overall low transmission rates in HIV-exposed infants in rural Kenya. Int J STD AIDS. 2017 Oct;28(12):1215-1223. PubMed PMID: 28181860
Helova A, Akama E, Bukusi EA, Musoke P, Nalwa WZ, Odeny TA, Onono M, Spangler SA, Turan JM, Wanga I, Abuogi LL. Health facility challenges to the provision of Option B in western Kenya: a qualitative study. Health Policy Plan. 2016 Sep 10. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 27616306
Abuogi LL, Smith C, McFarland EJ. Retention of HIV-Infected Children in the First 12 Months of Anti-Retroviral Therapy and Predictors of Attrition in Resource Limited Settings: A Systematic Review. PLoS One. 2016;11(6):e0156506. PubMed PMID: 27280404
Ayieko J, Abuogi L, Simchowitz B, Bukusi EA, Smith AH, Reingold A. Efficacy of isoniazid prophylactic therapy in prevention of tuberculosis in children: a meta-analysis. BMC Infect Dis. 2014 Feb 20;14:91. PubMed PMID: 24555539
Ciaranello A, Lu Z, Ayaya S, Losina E, Musick B, Vreeman R, Freedberg KA, Abrams EJ, Dillabaugh L, Doherty K, Ssali J, Yiannoutsos CT, Wools-Kaloustian K. Incidence of World Health Organization stage 3 and 4 events, tuberculosis and mortality in untreated, HIV-infected children enrolling in care before 1 year of age: an IeDEA (International Epidemiologic Databases To Evaluate AIDS) east Africa regional analysis. Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Jun;33(6):623-9. PubMed PMID: 24378935
Meyer M, Elmer-DeWitt M, Blat, C, Shade SB, Kapule I, Bukusi EA, Cohen CR, Abuogi, LL. Evaluation of a Family Information Table to identify and test children at risk for HIV in Kenya. IJIMA 2014 Sep 6. Volume 2, Issue 2, Pages 236 – 243.
Ciaranello A, Lu Z, Ayaya S, Losina E, Musick B, Vreeman R, Freedberg KA, Abrams EJ, Dillabaugh L, Doherty K, Ssali J, Yiannoutsos CT, Wools-Kaloustian K. Incidence of WHO Stage 3 and 4 Events, Tuberculosis, and Mortality in Untreated, HIV-Infected Children Enrolling in Care Before 1 Year of Age: An Iedea (International Epidemiologic Databases To Evaluate AIDS) East Africa Regional Analysis. Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2013 Dec 30. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 24378935
Abuogi LL, Mwachari C, Leslie HH, Shade SB, Otieno J, Yienya N, Sanguli L, Amukoye E, Cohen CR. Impact of expanded antiretroviral use on incidence and prevalence of tuberculosis in children with HIV in Kenya. Int J Tuberc Lung Dis. 2013 Oct;17(10):1291-7. PubMed PMID: 24025380
Dillabaugh LL, Lewis Kulzer J, Owuor K, Ndege V, Oyanga A, Ngugi E, Shade SB, Bukusi E, Cohen CR. Towards Elimination of Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV: The Impact of a Rapid Results Initiative in Nyanza Province, Kenya. AIDS Res Treat. 2012;2012:602120. PubMed PMID: 22548155
H Adhiambo, C Mwamba, J Lewis-Kulzer , S Iguna, G Ontuga, D Mangale, E Nyandieka , J Nyanga , I Opondo, J Osoro , L Montoya, E Nyagesoa, N Sang, E Akama, EA Bukusi, TA Odeny , LL Abuogi, E Geng, Z Kwena. Enhancing Engagement in HIV Care among Adolescents and Young Adults: A Focus on Phone-Based Navigation and Relationship Building to Address Barriers in HIV Care. PLOS Global Health. Accepted Dec 2024.
Kelly Graff *, YeJi Choi, Lori Silveira, Christiana Smith, Lisa Abuogi, Lisa DeCamp, Jane Jarjour, Chloe Friedman, Meredith Ware, Jill Kaar. Lessons learned for preventing health disparities in future pandemics: the role of social vulnerabilities among children diagnosed with severe COVID-19 early in the pandemic. Accepted Public Health. Nov 2024

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Professional Memberships

American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), Member
International AIDS Society, Member
Kenya Paediatric Association, Member

Practice Locations

Children's Hospital Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
13123 East 16th Ave
Aurora, CO 80045
720-777-1234

Children's Hospital Colorado North Campus - Broomfield
469 State Highway 7
Broomfield, CO 80023
720-478-5000

Hospital Affiliation

Children's Hospital Colorado

Specialty Information

Specialties

Pediatrics, Board Certification (2008, 2015)
Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Conditions & Treatments

Child and Teen Health - Pediatric Diseases and Conditions
Child and Teen Health
Infections - Viral Infections
Infections

Clinical Interests
My clinical interests include pediatric, adolescent, and perinatal HIV. Global child health, HIV, tuberculosis, prevention of perinatal HIV transmission.

Associate Professor, Pediatrics-Infectious Diseases