John Onuora Chukwuka

Compliance with the Use of Artemisinin-based Combination Therapy in the Treatment of Uncomplicated Malaria amongst Primary Healthcare Workers in Anambra State, Nigeria - The Role of Funding

Uchenna Bridgid Chukwuka, Christian Chibuzo Ibeh, Prosper O. U. Adogu, John Onuora Chukwuka

BACKGROUND: Nigeria adopted artemisinin-based combination therapy (ACT) as the first-line treatment for uncomplicated malaria in 2005. AIMS: This study aims to determine and compare the compliance of health workers with the National Guideline for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Malaria (National Guidelines) …

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Funding and compliance to Test-Before-Treat recommendation in management of uncomplicated malaria among primary health care workers in Anambra State, Nigeria - a cross-sectional comparative study

Uchenna Bridgid Chukwuka, Christian Chibuzo Ibeh, Prosper O. U. Adogu, John Onuora Chukwuka

Introduction: in 2010, Nigeria adopted the Test-Before-Treat recommendation in her "national guideline for diagnosis and treatment of malaria." Across Nigeria, donor agencies including the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, support states in malaria control, particularly at the Primary Healthcare …

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Hepatitis e prevalence, knowledge, and practice of preventive measures among secondary school adolescents in rural Nigeria: a cross-sectional study

Chioma Ngozichukwu Pauline Mbachu, Joy Chinelo Ebenebe, Henry Chima Okpara, John Onuora Chukwuka et autres

BACKGROUND: Currently, there is a paucity of data on the knowledge and practice of preventive measures for Hepatitis E infection in Nigerian populations. This study provided data on the prevalence, knowledge and practices of prevention in an adolescent population from Nigeria. METHODS: …

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Serum Total Adiponectin in Healthy Pre-Pubertal Nigerian School Children

CA Nri-Ezedi, Thomas Obiajulu Ulasi, John Onuora Chukwuka, H Okpara et autres

BACKGROUND: Adiponectin is an excellent insulin sensitizer. It also possesses anti-inflammatory and anti-atherogenic properties that play a crucial role in the pathogenesis of cardio-metabolic disorders. Evaluating adiponectin distribution in children and factors that modulate its blood level is critical for advancing knowledge …

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Hepatitis E Prevalence, Knowledge, and Practice of Preventive Measures Among Adolescents In Rural Nigeria: A Cross-Sectional Study

Chioma Ngozichukwu Pauline Mbachu, Joy Chinelo Ebenebe, Henry Chima Okpara, John Onuora Chukwuka et autres

Abstract Background: There is a paucity of data on the knowledge and practice of preventive measures for Hepatitis E infection. Determination of knowledge and practice of preventive measures are necessary for informed health education for the prevention of Hepatitis E infection and …

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Impact of Family Background of Cardio-MetabolicDisorders and Associated Risk Factors on TotalAdiponectin in Children

Thomas Obiajulu Ulasi, Chisom Adaobi Nri-Ezedi, Henry Chima Okpara, Ezinne Ifeyinwa Nwaneli et autres

Background: Adiponectin is a novel hormone with unique biologic functions. Objective: Evaluating adiponectinpattern among children with a family history of cardio-metabolic diseases and risk factors may shed insight into the pathophysiologic mechanism behind these diseases among those at risk. Methods: 101 healthy …

Prevalence of hypoxaemia and its associated factors in children with pneumonia seen at a tertiary hospital in Southeast Nigeria

Kenneth Onyebuchi Ogaziechi, Christian Chukwukere Ogoke, John Onuora Chukwuka, Emeka Charles Nwolisa et autres

Background: Hypoxaemia is a common complication and a significant predictor of death from pneumonia in children under five years of age. Knowledge of the prevalence of hypoxaemia and clinical signs associated with it may guide use of oxygen in the management of …

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Hypertension and prehypertension among adolescents attending secondary schools in urban area of South-East, Nigeria

Chijioke E. Ezeudu, John Onuora Chukwuka, Joy Chinelo Ebenebe, Wilson Chukwuneke Igwe et autres

INTRODUCTION: in the past, the need for regular blood pressure screening in children was doubtful, and the main reason against it is that hypertension is an adult illness and there is no evidence that screening healthy children for hypertension was worthwhile. We …

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Asymptomatic proteinuria and elevated blood pressure among adolescents in urban secondary schools of South-East Nigeria

Chijioke E. Ezeudu, John Onuora Chukwuka, Joy Chinelo Ebenebe, Wilson Chukwuneke Igwe et autres

Background: Hypertension and proteinuria are known risk factors for cardiovascular disease and renal impairment. Early detection and treatment will reduce morbidity and mortality associated with them.Objective: To determine the prevalence of asymptomatic proteinuria with or without elevated blood pressure among secondary school …

Evaluation of MBJ20® Transcutaneous Bilirubinometer in the Assessement of Severity of Neonatal Jaundice

Chinelo Madubuike, EF Ugochukwu, Obumneme Benaiah Ezeanosike, John Onuora Chukwuka et autres

The objective of this study was to evaluate the MBJ20® transcutaneous bilirubinonometer by Beijing M&B Electronic Instrument Co. Ltd. (Beijing, China) in the assessment of severity of neonatal jaundice. Two hundred and twenty-two paired samples from 88 newborns aged between 28 and …

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Mothers\' belief about infant teething in Nnewi, South Eastern Nigeria

Ifeoma Egbuonu, Clement C Ezechukwu, EF Ugochukwu, John Onuora Chukwuka

Objective: To ascertain the symptoms ascribed to, and remedies given for teething in infants by mothers in Nnewi South eastern Nigeria. Methodology: A pre-tested, open-ended questionnaire was administered to 161 consecutive mothers attending the paediatric outpatient and the infant welfare clinics of …

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Pre-marriage counseling as a tool for sickle cell disease awareness in Nigerians

Clement C Ezechukwu, John Onuora Chukwuka

To assess the effect of pre-marriage counseling as a tool for sickle cell disease awareness. A structured questionnaire was used to obtain information from 207 mothers attending the infant welfare and antenatal clinics of Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital Nnewi on knowledge …

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