Joy Chinelo Ebenebe

Advancing mental health and well-being of Nigerian children through public health screening for Fragile X disorders (CHAMP-FX): protocol of a prospective multicentre screening study with longitudinal follow-up

Chioma Ngozichukwu Pauline Mbachu, Edwin Ehi Eseigbe, Ikechukwu Innocent Mbachu, George Uchenna Eleje et autres

There is an increasing burden of neurodevelopmental disorders worldwide, with scarce data in low and middle-income countries, including Nigeria. Little is known about Fragile X disorders (Fragile X syndrome and Fragile X premutation-associated conditions) in developing countries and there is no national …

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Prevalence of urinary tract infection and the validity of urine analysis in the diagnosis of uti in febrile under-fives at Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi: a cross-sectional study

Chukwuebuka Chukwunweike Nweke, Ifeoma Egbuonu, Joy Chinelo Ebenebe, Iloduba Nnaemeka Aghanya et autres

BACKGROUND: Urinary tract infection (UTI) is a common cause of fever in febrile under-fives, but this is often overlooked due to the ambiguity of its presentation, especially in this malaria-endemic region. This makes clinical recognition difficult despite the potential risk of renal …

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Comparative evaluation of cystatin C– and creatinine-based equations for estimating glomerular filtration rate in children with cerebral palsy and healthy controls in a Nigerian tertiary hospital

Andrea Ogechukwu Ezeike-Obi, Joy Chinelo Ebenebe, Wilson Chukwuneke Igwe, Ogochukwu Chioma Ofiaeli et autres

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Children with cerebral palsy (CP) often experience various medical and functional challenges that may impact renal function over time. Despite this risk, routine renal evaluations and nephrology referrals are not commonly part of their standard care protocol. This study …

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Comparative Analysis of Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate in Children With Cerebral Palsy and Healthy Controls in a Tertiary Health Facility in Nigeria

Andrea Ogechukwu Ezeike-Obi, Joy Chinelo Ebenebe, Wilson Chukwuneke Igwe, Ogochukwu Chioma Ofiaeli et autres

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POINT-OF-CARE DEVELOPMENTAL SCREENING IN THE CHILDREN'S EMERGENCY ROOM: A PRELIMINARY REPORT.

Chioma Ngozichukwu Pauline Mbachu, N L Nwibo, Chukwudubem Chinagorom Onyejiaka, C P Umeugoji et autres

Background: Developmental delays in children are often missed during routine medical visits, leading to long-term consequences if undetected. The Children's Emergency Room (CHER) offers a unique opportunity for early screening, serving as a frequent contact point for families. This study aimed to …

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Exercise Induced Bronchospasm and associated factors in primary school children: a cross-sectional study

Ogochukwu Chioma Ofiaeli, Chizalu Ifeyinwa Ndukwu, Nwanneka Ogechukwu Ugwu, Kenechi Ogbodo Nnamani et autres

Abstract Background Exercise Induced Bronchospasm(EIB) is not equivalent to asthma. As many as 20%of school aged children are estimated to have EIB. In Nigeria, there is still a dearth of information on EIB as a clinical entity. This study determined the presence …

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Socio-Demographic Factors Associated with Obesity among Adolescents in Secondary School in Onitsha, South East Nigeria

Nkiru Veronica Agu, Kenneth Nchekwube Okeke, Sylvia Tochukwu Echendu, Chinyere Ukamaka Onubogu et autres

Background: The prevalence of obesity among adolescent has been on the increase worldwide. This is probably a result of increase in the sedentary life style and the increasing shift to western diet. Obesity in children and adolescents has adverse consequences. These include …

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Preventive health practices and the mass media in view of the COVID-19 pandemic

Ogochukwu Chioma Ofiaeli, Joy Chinelo Ebenebe, Chioma Phyllis Nnamani, Ogochukwu R. Ofiaeli et autres

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic is a highly infectious disease caused by a novel corona virus. Preventive strategies are vital in controlling its spread and the mass media play a central role in disseminating needed information to the public. This study was carried …

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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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Socio-demographic Determinants of Undernutrition In HIV- Infected Under- Five Children

Sylvia Tochukwu Echendu, EF Ugochukwu, Kenneth Nchekwube Okeke, Chinyere Ukamaka Onubogu et autres

Background: The disease burden associated with HIV/AIDS is a key factor in the etiopathogenesis of undernutrition in growing children. This is aggravated by resultant social factors in HIV such as orphaning, low socioeconomic status, food insecurity, and marital status of caregivers. Objectives: …

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Prevalence of protein energy malnutrition in HIV-infected under five children and the effects of highly active antiretroviral therapy on their nutritional status in Nigeria

Sylvia Tochukwu Echendu, Kenneth Nchekwube Okeke, Joy Chinelo Ebenebe, EF Ugochukwu et autres

Aim: To determine the prevalence of malnutrition among HIV- infected under-five children and effect of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) on the nutritional status. Method: This cross-sectional and descriptive study was conducted among under-fives presenting at the Paediatric HIV clinic in a …

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THE PREVALENCE AND PATTERNS OF ACUTE WATERY DIARRHOEAL ADMISSIONS PRESENTING TO A TERTIARY HOSPITAL IN SOUTH-EAST, NIGERIA

Victoria Chikodili Ofora, Jacinta Chinyere Elo-Ilo, Chioma Pauline Mbachu, Ogochukwu Chioma Ofiaeli et autres

Background: Globally, acute watery diarrhea (AWD) is a major cause of childhood morbidity and mortality. It is the fourth leading cause of death in children contributing as high as 11% of all childhood deaths. In Nigeria, AWD causes 240,106 under five deaths …

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