Publications

2023 Faculty of Clinical Medicine and Dentistry

Influencing Elements Impacting the Participation in Cervical Cancer Screening Among Women of Childbearing Age at Jinja Regional Referral Hospital, Eastern Uganda

Belia Ngesa Etale

2023 | IDOSR JOURNAL OF BIOCHEMISTRY, BIOTECHNOLOGY AND ALLIED FIELDS | Pp. 59-70

This research aimed to gauge cervical cancer screening participation and its influencingfactors among Women of Reproductive Age (WRA) at Jinja Regional Referral Hospital (JRRH)in Eastern Uganda. Conducted from January to April 2021, the study utilized a cross...

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2023 Faculty of Clinical Medicine and Dentistry

HIV Sero-Status and Risk Factors of Sero-Positivity of HIV Exposed Children Below Two Years of Age at Mityana General Hospital in Mityana District, Uganda

Lubuye Denis Senyonga

2023 | IDOSR JOURNAL OF BIOCHEMISTRY, BIOTECHNOLOGY AND ALLIED FIELDS | Pp. 87-100

The aim of this study was to identify the factors linked to HIV serostatus and the risksof HIV positivity among children under two years old exposed to HIV at MityanaGeneral Hospital in Mityana district, Uganda. This was a cross-sectional descriptivesurvey ut...

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2023 Faculty of Biomedical Sciences

Highlights of Heavy Metals: Molecular Toxicity Mechanisms, Exposure Dynamics, and Environmental Presence

1,2Esther Ugo Alum

2023 | IAA Journal of Applied Sciences | Pp. 8-19

Elements denser than water are known as heavy metals, and they are a major global dangerto the environment and human health. The ubiquity of each metal in diverse environmentalmatrices is highlighted by its existence in both natural and industrial sources. Hu...

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2023 Faculty of Clinical Medicine and Dentistry

Examining Prevalence and Influential Factors of Cervical Cancer Screening Among Women of Reproductive Age at Fort Portal Regional Referral Hospital in Fort Portal City

Mumere Mutahunga Robert

2023 | IDOSR JOURNAL OF BIOCHEMISTRY, BIOTECHNOLOGY AND ALLIED FIELDS | Pp. 101-118

Globally, cervical cancer stands as a pressing health issue for women, ranking as thesecond most common cancer type among females worldwide. A study conducted at FortPortal Regional Referral Hospital in Fort Portal City aimed to assess the prevalence andfacto...

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2023 Faculty of Clinical Medicine and Dentistry

Determining the Frequency and Influential Factors Impacting Antenatal Care Service Utilization Among Pregnant Women in Attendance at Mutara Health Centre III, Mitooma District, Uganda

Byaruhanga Aloysious Gonz

2023 | IDOSR JOURNAL OF BIOCHEMISTRY, BIOTECHNOLOGY AND ALLIED FIELDS | Pp. 48-58

Antenatal care (ANC) plays a pivotal role in curbing maternal mortality rates. Thisinvestigation sought to gauge the prevalence of and factors influencing antenatal care serviceutilization among pregnant women visiting Mutara Health Centre III's antenatal car...

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2023 Faculty of Clinical Medicine and Dentistry

Comprehensive Review of Antiretroviral Therapy Effects on Red Blood Cells in HIV Patients

Emmanuel Ifeanyi Obeagu1, Getrude Uzoma Obeagu2, Esther Ugo Alum3,4 and Okechukwu Paul-Chima Ugwu

2023 | INOSR Experimental Sciences

Antiretroviral therapy (ART) has revolutionized the landscape of HIV treatment, substantiallyreducing morbidity and mortality rates in affected individuals. However, while ARTeffectively suppresses viral replication and restores immune function, its impact on...

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2023 Faculty of Clinical Medicine and Dentistry

Comprehensive Assessment of Exclusive Breastfeeding: Insights into Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice among Lactating Mothers at Hoima Regional Referral Hospital, Hoima District: A High-Impact Analysis

Agaba Deusdedit

2023 | IDOSR JOURNAL OF BIOCHEMISTRY, BIOTECHNOLOGY AND ALLIED FIELDS | Pp. 12-22

This research aimed to rigorously evaluate the knowledge, attitude, and practice concerningexclusive breastfeeding among lactating mothers attending Hoima Regional Referral Hospital(HRRH). Employing a quantitative descriptive research design, the study meticu...

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2023 Faculty of Clinical Medicine and Dentistry

Characteristics Linked to Severe Malaria in Under Five Years Old Children at Hoima Regional Referral Hospital, Hoima District

Logiel Deogratias Emuron

2023 | IDOSR JOURNAL OF BIOCHEMISTRY, BIOTECHNOLOGY AND ALLIED FIELDS | Pp. 71-86

This research aimed to identify the factors associated with severe malaria in children belowfive years old at Hoima Regional Referral Hospital in Hoima District. The study employed across-sectional approach, gathering both qualitative and quantitative data vi...

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2023 Faculty of Clinical Medicine and Dentistry

Blood Transfusion Service Challenges and Patterns at Kampala International University Teaching Hospital, Ishaka-Bushenyi, Western Uganda: Insights from a Comprehensive Prospective Study

Bamwesigye Sanon

2023 | IDOSR JOURNAL OF BIOCHEMISTRY, BIOTECHNOLOGY AND ALLIED FIELDS | Pp. 1-11

Uganda, a developing East African nation with nearly 20% of its populace living below thepoverty line, faces significant constraints in its national blood transfusion service. Despiteserving over 3 million individuals in Regional Referral Hospitals, a chronic...

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2023 Faculty of Biomedical Sciences

Beyond Nutrients: Exploring the Potential of Phytochemicals for Human Health

1,2Esther Ugo Alum* and 2Okechukwu P. C. Ugwu

2023 | IAA Journal of Applied Sciences | Pp. 1-7

Phytochemicals are a broad class of bioactive substances that are produced by plants andcan be found in a variety of foods, including fruits, vegetables, nuts, and herbs. Thesephytochemicals, which include dietary fibers, polysaccharides, phytosterols, isopre...

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