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2024 School of Allied Health Sciences

Unmasking the Truth: Addressing Stigma in the Fight Against HIV

Emmanuel Ifeanyi Obeagu1 and Getrude Uzoma Obeagu2

2024 | Elite Journal of Public Health | Pp. 8-22

The persistent stigma surrounding HIV remains a significant obstacle in the global efforts to combat the epidemic effectively. This review article aims to dissect the multifaceted dimensions of HIV stigma and explore strategies to unmask the truth about its d...

2024 School of Allied Health Sciences

Understanding Transfusion Therapy in Obstetrics: Ensuring Maternal and Fetal Health

Obeagu, E.I.1, Obeagu, G.U.2 and Aja, P.M.

2024 | KIU JOURNAL OF HELATH SCIENCE | Pp. 1-8

Transfusion therapy plays a pivotal role in obstetrics, serving as a critical intervention to address various maternal and fetal health challenges. The review encompasses the indications, types, and implications of transfusion therapy, aiming to provide a tho...

2024 School of Allied Health Sciences

Tuberculosis: Current Diagnosis and Management

Hamisi Mahanga Swalehe1 and *Emmanuel Ifeanyi Obeagu2

2024 | Elite Journal of Public Health | Pp. 23-33

Tuberculosis is an airborne disease caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis (M. tuberculosis). Mycobacterium tuberculosis is carried in airborne particles, called droplet nuclei, of 1– 5 microns in diameter. Infectious droplet nuclei are generated...

2024 School of Allied Health Sciences

Transfusion Therapy in HIV: Risk Mitigation and Benefits for Improved Patient Outcomes

Emmanuel Ifeanyi Obeagu 1 and Getrude Uzoma Obeagu

2024 | Asian Journal of Dental and Health Sciences | Pp. 32-37

Transfusion therapy is a pivotal aspect of healthcare, especially for individuals living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). This comprehensive review aims to dissect the intricate landscape of transfusion therapy in HIV patients, emphasizing the delicat...

2024 School of Allied Health Sciences

The Vital Role of Blood Transfusions during Pregnancy: A Comprehensive Review

Emmanuel Ifeanyi Obeagu 1 and Getrude Uzoma Obeagu 2

2024 | Asian Journal of Dental and Health Sciences | Pp. 26-31

Pregnancy is a remarkable yet complex physiological state that can be accompanied by various complications, including obstetric hemorrhage and severe anemia, which significantly affect maternal and fetal health. Blood transfusions serve as crucial interventio...

2024 School of Allied Health Sciences

The Role of Blood Transfusions in Managing Complications during Pregnancy: A Narrative Review

Obeagu EI1* and Obeagu GU2

2024 | Women’s Health Science Journal | Pp. 1-8

AbstractPregnancy is a complex physiological state, often accompanied by complications that pose substantial risks to maternal and fetalwell-being. Among these complications, obstetric hemorrhage and severe anemia are critical factors contributing to maternal...

2024 School of Allied Health Sciences

The Impact of HIV Infection on Eosinophil Levels during Pregnancy: A Narrative Review

Emmanuel Ifeanyi Obeagu1* and Getrude Uzoma Obeagu2

2024 | Haematology International Journal | Pp. 1-12

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection poses unique challenges during pregnancy, affecting maternal health andpotentially impacting the developing fetus. This systematic review explores the intricate relationship between HIV andeosinophils, a critical c...

2024 School of Allied Health Sciences

Assessment of the Serum Iron Status of Preeclampsia Subjects in Aba, Abia State

Ukamaka C. Edward1, Stella Ijeoma Henry1 and *Emmanuel Ifeanyi Obeagu2

2024 | Elite Journal of Haematology. | Pp. 10-18

The present study assessed the levels of iron status and haemostatic parameters in preeclampsia subjects in Aba, Abia state Nigeria. A total of sixty subjects between the ages of eighteen to forty – four years were used for this study. Thirty were preeclampsi...

2024 School of Allied Health Sciences

Physical activity and depressive symptoms during the fifth wave of COVID-19 pandemic Implication for public policy and administrators

Perpetua Chinyere Ofili, PhDa, Moses Onyemaechi Ede, PhDb, Ngozi Joannes Anyaegbunam, PhDc, Kingsley Okechukwu Oforka, MSca, Innocent Ebere Okereke, PhDc, Joshua Emeka Umeifekwem, PhDa, Chukwuebuka Nnagozie Bosa, MSca, Saint Oliver Rotachukwu Ngwoke, PhDa, Uzochukwu Okoroafor, PhDd, Melitus Amadi Oyibo, MScd, Emmanuel Obinna Ogueri, PhDd, Akhere Ibhafido, PhDd, Oliver Igwebuike Abbah, PhDa, Jude Chikezie Nwakamma, PhDd, Stella C. Ezeufodiama, PhDd, Emmanuel Chijioke Okechukwu, MScd, Rita Okechukwu Omeye, MSca, Nnochiri Nwaiwu, MScd, Keyna Chinyere Anozie, MScd, Olisa Emmanuel Ikediashi, MScd, Andrew Nnabuchi Ogbochie, PhDe,*, Emmanuel Ifeanyi Obeagu, PhDf , Judith Chikamma Okoroafor, MScg, Edward Odogbu Odo, PhDh

2024 | Medicine | Pp. 1-10

Depression is a public mental health problem that can progress to suicidal ideation, literature suggests regular physical activity mayameliorate it. The study assessed the link between physical activity and depression symptoms during the fifth wave of the COV...

2024 School of Allied Health Sciences

Genetic Determinants of Red Blood Cell Morphology in Diabetes

Abdirizak Farhan Mohamed and Emmanuel Ifeanyi Obeagu

2024 | Elite Journal of Haematology | Pp. 42-47

This paper explores the genetic determinants of red blood cell (RBC) morphology in diabetes, highlighting their significance in disease progression and complications. Through genetic studies, several variants impacting hemoglobin glycation, oxidative stress r...