Dr BLESSING UKOHA-KALU's Outputs (5)

Pharmacists’ knowledge, attitude and practice of HIV post-exposure prophylaxis: a cross-sectional comparative study in two Nigerian teaching hospitals (2024)
Journal Article
Isah, A., Abubakar, M. M., Igboeli, N. U., Ugochukwu, E. J., Aguiyi‑Ikeanyi, C. N., Akunne, M. O., Ma’aji, H. U., & Ukoha‑Kalu, B. O. (2024). Pharmacists’ knowledge, attitude and practice of HIV post-exposure prophylaxis: a cross-sectional comparative study in two Nigerian teaching hospitals. Discover Public Health, 21, Article 237. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12982-024-00357-w

Introduction Pharmacists play an important role in HIV post-exposure prophylaxis. This study compared the knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) of HIV post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) among pharmacists practicing in two Nigerian teaching hospitals.... Read More about Pharmacists’ knowledge, attitude and practice of HIV post-exposure prophylaxis: a cross-sectional comparative study in two Nigerian teaching hospitals.

Factors associated with post-pandemic acceptance of COVID-19 vaccines among students in three Nigerian universities (2024)
Journal Article
Mosanya, A. U., Ezekwelu, A., Ugochukwu, E. J., & Ukoha-Kalu, B. O. (2024). Factors associated with post-pandemic acceptance of COVID-19 vaccines among students in three Nigerian universities. PLoS ONE, 19(12), Article e0312271. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0312271

Background The COVID-19 pandemic impacted the world in every aspect. Higher institutions were greatly affected because the outbreak disrupted the teaching and learning structure. Vaccines decrease the rate of infection and transmission of the virus,... Read More about Factors associated with post-pandemic acceptance of COVID-19 vaccines among students in three Nigerian universities.

Vaccination Communication Strategies and Uptake in Africa: A Systematic Review (2024)
Journal Article
Ekezie, W., Igein, B., Varughese, J., Butt, A., Ukoha-Kalu, B. O., Ikhile, I., & Bosah, G. (2024). Vaccination Communication Strategies and Uptake in Africa: A Systematic Review. Vaccines, 12(12), Article 1333. https://doi.org/10.3390/vaccines12121333

Background: African countries experience high rates of infectious diseases that are mostly preventable by vaccination. Despite the risks of infections and other adverse outcomes, vaccination coverage in the African region remains significantly low. P... Read More about Vaccination Communication Strategies and Uptake in Africa: A Systematic Review.

A two-tool assessment of the quality of life of patients with breast cancer using generic and disease-specific tools in a Nigerian teaching hospital (2024)
Journal Article
Isah, A., Nwachuya, C. A., Amandi, N. C., Onyehalu, J. C., Umeh, A. U., Chima, U., Aniefuna, C. V., Ugwu, D. O., Idabor, C. C., Ekwueme, V. I., Onwuakpa, C. H., Ugochukwu, E. J., Ma'aji, H. U., Jackson, I. L., Dim, O. F., & Ukoha-Kalu, B. O. (2024). A two-tool assessment of the quality of life of patients with breast cancer using generic and disease-specific tools in a Nigerian teaching hospital. Journal of Oncology Pharmacy Practice, https://doi.org/10.1177/10781552241266574

Assessing the quality of life (QoL) of breast cancer (BC) patients using a triangulation of tools is crucial for understanding their well-being and tailoring specific interventions to improve their overall experience. The study assessed the QoL of BC... Read More about A two-tool assessment of the quality of life of patients with breast cancer using generic and disease-specific tools in a Nigerian teaching hospital.

A Scoping Review of Stigma Related to Prostate Cancer in Black Men (2024)
Journal Article
Bamidele, O., Greenley, S., Ukoha-Kalu, B. O., Titus, O. F., & Nanton, V. (2024). A Scoping Review of Stigma Related to Prostate Cancer in Black Men. Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities, https://doi.org/10.1007/s40615-024-02070-5

Background: Prostate cancer (CaP) disproportionately affects 1-in-4 Black men and is a stigmatised disease within their communities. Yet, Black men are underrepresented in CaP research concerning stigma, which necessitates a scoping review to map ava... Read More about A Scoping Review of Stigma Related to Prostate Cancer in Black Men.