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Pauline Irumba

Pauline Irumba

Teaching Assistant

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Selected Publications: Book Chapters
  1. Pauline, I., Daniel, T., Nabawanuka, B., Herbert, M., & Edson, K. (2025). Personality Traits and Smartphone Addiction: An Evolving Addictive Trend. In Smartphone Addiction, Phone Snubbing, and Effects on Interpersonal Relationships and Mental Health(pp. 265-302). IGI Global Scientific Publishing. https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-8804-4.ch010
  2. Pauline, I., David, A., & Daniel, T. (2024). Challenges in Geriatrics Palliative Care: A Global Concern. In Difficulties and Challenges in Geriatric Health Management (pp. 83-97). IGI Global. DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-0675-8.ch004
  3. Pauline, I., Tugume, D., & Apuulison, D. (2024). Advances in Multidisciplinary Approach for Liver Cancer. In Liver Cancer-Multidisciplinary Approach. DOI: 10.5772/intechopen.1005599
  4. Pauline, I., Charles, R., & Daniel, T. Holistic palliation modalities for elderly patients with terminal illnesses. https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3373-4099-9.ch001
  ORIGINAL RESEARCH
  1. Apuulison, D. F., Nabawanuka, B., Muhoozi, M., Aryampa, J., Pauline, I., Katsomyo, E. … & Rubaihayo, J. (2025). Enablers of and barriers to ART adherence among female sex workers in mid-western Uganda: a qualitative study. AIDS Research and Therapy, 22(1), 4.
 
  1. Nabawanuka B, Asiimwe M, Irumba P, Aryampa J, Wasswa G, Muhoozi M, et al. (2025) Prevalence and factors associated with puerperal sepsis among postnatal women at a Tertiary Referral Hospital in Western Uganda. PLoS One 20(8): e0311708. https://doi. org/10.1371/journal.pone.0311708
 
  1. Kimera, E., Alanyo, L. G., Pauline, I., Andinda, M., & Mirembe, E. M. (2025). Community-based interventions against HIV-related stigma: a systematic review of evidence in Sub-Saharan Africa. Systematic Reviews, 14(1), 8. https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-3396218/v1
 
  1. Pauline, I., Clement, M., & Miruka, C. O. (2018). Utilisation of youth friendly reproductive health services among secondary school youth in Fort Portal Municipality, School based Cross Sectional Study. Saudi Journal of Nursing and Health Care ISSN: 2616-7921 (Print).
 
  1. Pauline, I., Enos, EM., Kakongi, N., Mugerwa, H., Rugumayo, C., David. AF., Brenda., Robert., K., & Emmanuel, K(2025) Burden and Risk Factors for Sharp Injuries among Healthcare Workers in a Ugandan Tertiary Hospital: a Cross-Sectional Study” Accepted for publication https://doi.org/10.36253/if-3535.
 
  1. Pauline, I., Moses, A., Daniel, T., & Neil, S. Ebolavirus disease with a Uganda perspective (2026). West of England Medical Journal 121:32-56
 
  1. Amumpaire, P., Tugume, M., Udho, S., Asiimwe, M., Rugumayo, C., Irumba, P., Apuulison, D.F., Akugizibwe, P., Wasswa, G. and Nabawanuka, B., 2026. Adherence to Nevirapine Prophylaxis and Its Predictors Among HIV-Exposed Infants Aged 0 to 6 months in Western Uganda: A Cross-Sectional Study. Sage Open Pediatrics, 13, p.30502225261427566.
 
  1. Busobozi, A., Tumwine, A., Ndizeye, R., Bagenda, C.N., Sekyanzi, P., Toko, A., Irumba, P., Mwesigye, V. and Kalyetsi, R., 2026. Seroprevalence of Toxoplasmosis and associated risk factors among HIV/AIDS patients attending ART clinic at Fort Portal Regional Referral Hospital in Kabarole district, Western Uganda: a hospital-based cross-sectional study. PAMJ Clinical Medicine, 20(7)
  2. Nabawanuka, B., Epuitai, J., Muhoozi, M., Asiimwe, M., Aryampa, J., Pardon, A., Irumba, P., Katsomyo, E., Rugumayo, C., Tusabe, J. and Katusabe, S., 2026. “They could… distance themselves from me claiming I still had Ebola”: experiences of Ebola virus disease survivors in Central Uganda. BMC Public Health.
  1. Burden and Risk Factors for Sharp Injuries among Healthcare Workers in a Ugandan Tertiary Hospital- Lead researcher-2024.
  2. Perspectives of childhood cancer survivors towards therapeutic physical exercises- Lead researcher-2026

Selected supervision

  1. Factors influencing false teeth extraction among children under 2 years in Kagongo Division, Ibanda district By Busingye Phionah-
  2. Knowledge attitudes and practices of secondary school youths towards reproductive health services in Fort Portal City, Kabarole District. By Tugumisirize Apollo-
  3. Factors affecting adherence to medications among recepients of care in the mental health unit of Fortportal Regional Referral Hospital-Uganda By Kebirungi Elizabeth-2023
  4. Utilization of partograph among health professionals in labour units of health facilities in Buliisa District By Kaahwa Moses-
  5. Determinants of adherence to standard obstetrical referral protocols among Health facilities in Kabarole District by Namata Nuuru-2023
  6. Determinants of birth asphyxia among neonates at Kyenjojo General Hospital, Kyenjojo District By Katuutu Monica- 2024
  7. Barriers towards offering genetic counseling by health workers at Kagadi General Hospital, Kagadi District. A qualitative Study. BY Nyakato Bernadatte- 2024
  8. Barriers towards reporting workplace violence among health workers at Fortportal Regional Referral Hospital. A qualitative study. By Nyakahuma Robert-
  9. Prevalence and risk factors contributing to irrational antibiotic prescription among children at Rukunyu General Hospital In Kamwenge District By Tugume Juliet-2025
  10. Lived experiences and perception of midwives on neonatal care in Kakumiro District, Uganda By Kabasinguzi Joy Susan-2025
  11. Perceptions and coping mechanisms of care givers of children with sickle cell disease AT Fort Portal Regional Referral Hospital by Mutesigensi Agnes-2025