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Dr. Chinyerem Nwachukwu

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Biography: Dr Chinyerem Cynthia Nwachukwu is a Public Health Physician and an Associate Professor with the Department of Community Medicine, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University & Teaching Hospital, Awka, Nigeria. She is a Fellow of the West African College of Physicians and a Member of National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria. She had her undergraduate medical training at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi; and her postgraduate residency training and MPH programmes at the University College Hospital and University of Ibadan, Nigeria. She also has a Ph.D degree. She has many published articles and has presented research papers in national and international conferences.
Faculty/Department/Unit: Faculty of Clinical Medicine Rank: Associate Professor
Research Interest: Occupational health, complementary and alternative medicine, treatment outcomes.
Educational Qualifications: Fellow - West African College of Physicians (FWACP March 2011)<br />
PhD (2023)<br />
MPH (2011)<br />
M.B.B.S. (2000) <br />
Senior Secondary Certificate (1991)
Universities Attended: Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Awka Campus, Anambra State, Nigeria. PhD June 2023.<br />
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University of Ibadan, Nigeria<br />
Master of Public Health<br />
MPH 2011<br />
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Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State<br />
M.B.B.S. 2000
Publications: 1. Chinyerem Cynthia Nwachukwu, Ifeoma Anne Njelita, Gabriel Ifeanyi Eyisi, Chijioke Amara Ezenyeaku, Amaechi Chinedu Nwachukwu, Obioma Okechi, Anthony Agbata. Treatment Outcomes for HIV Patients on Three HAART Regimens in South East Nigeria: A Comparative Study. American Journal of Public Health Research. 2023; 11(2): 75-83.<br />
2. Chinyerem Cynthia Nwachukwu, Gabriel Ifeanyi Eyisi, Ifeoma Anne Njelita, Amaechi Chinedu Nwachukwu, Chijioke Amara Ezenyeaku. Perception and impact of covid-19 protocols on the lifestyle of patients attending General Outpatient department of a tertiary hospital in South East Nigeria. International Journal of Healthcare Sciences. 2023; 10(2): 247-255.<br />
3. Chinyerem Cynthia Nwachukwu, Gabriel Ifeanyi Eyisi, Ifeoma Anne Njelita, Chijioke Amara Ezenyeaku, Amaechi Chinedu Nwachukwu, Obioma Okechi. Laboratory parameters abnormalities in HIV patients and their association with patients’ outcome in a tertiary care centre in South East Nigeria. International Journal of Healthcare Sciences. 2023; 10(2): 213-220.<br />
4. Chinyerem Cynthia Nwachukwu, Ifeoma Anne Njelita, Gabriel Ifeanyi Eyisi, Chijioke Amara Ezenyeaku, Amaechi Chinedu Nwachukwu, Anthony Agbata. Efficacy of tenofovir/lamivudine/ dolutegravir (TLD) in the treatment of HIV in a tertiary care centre in South East Nigeria. International Journal of Interdisciplinary Research and Innovations. 2023; 11(1): 38-43.<br />
5. Chinyerem Cynthia Nwachukwu, Gabriel Ifeanyi Eyisi, Ifeoma Anne Njelita, Chijioke Amara Ezenyeaku, Amaechi Chinedu Nwachukwu. Clinical Prediction Tools for Kidney Dysfunction: their Application to HIV Patients in a Tertiary Care Centre in South East Nigeria. International Journal of Interdisciplinary Research and Innovations. 2023; 11(2): 105-111.<br />
6. Chijioke Amara Ezenyeaku, Chinomnso Chinanuekpere Nnebue, Cyril Chukwuma Ezenyeaku, Achunam Simeon Nwabueze, Ifeoma Anne Njelita, Chinyerem Cynthia Nwachukwu. Rural–urban comparison of knowledge and attitudes towards childhood febrile illnesses among mothers of children under five in Anambra State, Nigeria. Journal of Public Health. Published online 10th August, 2023. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10389-023-02052-7.<br />
7. Chinyerem Cynthia Nwachukwu, Gabriel Ifeanyi Eyisi, Ifeoma Anne Njelita, Uche Marian Umeh, Chijioke Amara Ezenyeaku. Cigarette Smoking among Undergraduate Students In South East Nigeria. International Journal of Healthcare Sciences. 2023; 11(1): 179-186.<br />
8. Chijioke Amara Ezenyeaku, Chinomnso Chinanuekpere Nnebue, Chioma Chetachukwu Ajator, Ifeoma Ann Njelita, Chinyerem Cynthia Nwachukwu, Darlington Chukwudimma Obi, Cyril Chukwuma Ezenyeaku. Mycobacterium Ulcerans Infection: Assessment of Risk Factors for Occurrence in Nigeria. International Journal of Research Publication and Reviews. 2023; 4(7): 397-407. <br />
9. Chijioke A. Ezenyeaku, Chinomnso C. Nnebue, Ifeoma A. Njelita, Chinyerem C. Nwachukwu, Darlington C. Obi, Chioma C. Ajator, Ahoma V. Mbanuzuru, Cyril C. Ezenyeaku, Anthony A. Agbata. Histopathologic features of Buruli ulcer patients in a referral hospital in South Eastern Nigeria. International Journal of Novel Research in Healthcare and Nursing. 2023, 10 (2): 133-144.<br />
10. Chijioke A. Ezenyeaku, Chinomnso C. Nnebue, Cyril C. Ezenyeaku, Ifeoma A. Njelita, Chinyerem C. Nwachukwu, Darlington C. Obi, Ahoma V. Mbanuzuru, Chioma C. Ajator. Clinical Profile of Buruli Ulcer Patients in a Referral Hospital in Anambra State, Nigeria. International Journal of Health & Medical Research. 2023; 2(5): 122-129.<br />
11. Chijioke A. Ezenyeaku, Chinomnso C. Nnebue, Nkiru N. Ezeama, Cyril C. Ezenyeaku, Ifeoma A. Njelita, Chinyerem C Nwachukwu. Urban-Rural Differences in Care-Seeking for Childhood Febrile Illnesses Among Mothers of Under-Fives in Anambra State, Nigeria. International Journal of Health & Medical Research. 2023; 2(5) :104-114.<br />
12. Chinyerem Cynthia Nwachukwu, Ifeoma Anne Njelita, Gabriel Ifeanyi Eyisi, Chijioke Amara Ezenyeaku, Amaechi Chinedu Nwachukwu. Internet Addiction Among Clinical Medical Students in South-Eastern Nigeria. International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research. 2023; 11(2): 179-187.<br />
13. Chinyerem Cynthia Nwachukwu, Amaechi Chinedu Nwachukwu, Gabriel Ifeanyi Eyisi, Ifeoma Anne Njelita, Chijioke Amara Ezenyeaku. Hand hygiene practices among medical students in South East Nigeria. International Journal of Healthcare Research. 2023; 11(1): 10-17.<br />
14. Ifeoma Anne Njelita, Patrick Anibbe Ikani, Ifeanyi Gabriel Eyisi, Chinyerem Cynthia Nwachukwu, Chigozie Ozoemena Ifeadike, Chukwudi Uchenna Njelita. Ward Health System in Nigeria: Are Health Workers in the Local Government Areas Well Informed? American Journal of Public Health Research. 2023; 11(2): 43-49.<br />
15. Ifeoma Anne Njelita, Patrick Anibbe Ikani, Chinyerem Cynthia Nwachukwu, Ifeanyi Gabriel Eyisi, Chijioke Amara Ezenyeaku, Chigozie Ozoemena Ifeadike, Chukwudi Uchenna Njelita. Ward Health System in Nigeria: An Assessment of the Awareness and Role of Community Members. American Journal of Biomedical Research. 2023; 11(1): 1-6.<br />
16. Ifeoma Anne Njelita, Chinyerem Cynthia Nwachukwu, Ifeanyi Gabriel Eyisi, Chijioke Amara Ezenyeaku, Josephat Chukwudi Akabuike, Chukwudi Uchenna Njelita. Dysmenorrhea: Prevalence, Impacts and Coping Mechanisms among Medical Students in South East Nigeria. International Journal of Health & Medical research. 2023; 2(3): 49-57.<br />
17. Eyisi IG, Njelita IA , Akabuike J, Nwachukwu CC, Eyisi CS. Assessment of knowlegde, attitude and practice on importance of face mask among clinical medical students of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital Amaku, Awka, Anambra State. International Journal of Novel Research in Healthcare and Nursing. 2023; 10(1):99-106.<br />
18. Eyisi IG, Njelita IA, Akabuike J, Nwachukwu CC, Eyisi CS. Assessment of knowledge, attitude and practice on covid-19 preventive guidelines among clinical students of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital, Amaku, Awka, Anambra State. International Journal of Novel Research in Healthcare and Nursing. 2023; 10(1): 107-112.<br />
19. Akabuike J, Njelita IA, Eyisi IG, Nwachukwu CC, Eyisi CS. Assessment of knowledge, attitude and practice of pap smear among female clinical medical students at Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital, Amaku, Awka, Anambra State. International Journal of Novel Research in Healthcare and Nursing. 2023; 10(1): 113-119.<br />
20. Akabuike J, Njelita IA, Eyisi IG, Nwachukwu CC, Eyisi CS. Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice on drug abuse among clinical students at Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Amaku, Awka, Anambra State. International Journal of Novel Research in Healthcare and Nursing. 2023; 10(1): 120-126. <br />
21. Eyisi IG, Njelita IA, Akabuike J, Nwachukwu CC, Eyisi CS. Knowledge, attitude and practice of self-medication amongst medical students in Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital, Awka. Medicine and Public Health Research Journal, 2022; 3: 1-18.<br />
22. Eyisi IG, Njelita IA, Akabuike J, Nwachukwu CC, Eyisi CS. Determinates of uptake of intermittent antimalaria drugs among women attending antenatal clinic at Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital, Awka, Anambra State. Journal of Health, Medicine and Nursing. 2022; 104: 50-56.<br />
23. Nwachukwu CC, Azuoma KE, Ugwunze AU, Enwelum HO, Nwozor CM. Assessment of Knowledge of HIV and its Impact on the Sexual Behaviour of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU) Students, Igbariam Campus. Greener Journal of Medical Sciences. 2022; 12(2) :178-184.<br />
24. Eyisi IG, Njelita IA, Akabuike J, Nwachukwu CC, Eyisi CS. Assessment of knowledge, attitude and practice towards hepatitis C among clinical medical students of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU), Amaku, Awka, Anambra State. Journal of Medicine, Physiology and Biophysics. 2022; 72: 88-92.<br />
25. Eyisi IG, Nwachukwu CC, Njelita IA, Akabuike J, Eyisi CS. Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice towards Hepatitis B among Clinical Medical Students at Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital, Awka, Anambra State. International Journal of Health and Pharmaceutical Research. 2022; 7(2): 2695-2165.<br />
26. Eyisi IG, Nwachukwu CC, Njelita I.A, Akabuike J, Eyisi CS. Determinants of Proper Disposal of Plastic Waste among Health Workers at Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Amaka, Awka, Anambra State. International Journal of Medical Evaluation and Physical Report. 2022; 6(1): 2695-2181.<br />
27. Eyisi IG, Njelita IA, Akabuike J, Nwachukwu CC, Eyisi CS. Health and Public Health Implications of COVID-19 in Nigeria. Journal of Medicine, Physiology and Biophysics. 2022; 72: 69-80.<br />
28. Eyisi IG, Njelita IA, Akabuike J, Nwachukwu CC, Eyisi CS. Determinants of Uptake of COVID-19 Vaccine Among Health Workers in Tertiary Institutions in Anambra State. Journal of Health, Medicine and Nursing. 2022; 102: 59–66.<br />
29. Eyisi IG, Njelita IA, Akabuike J, Nwachukwu CC, Eyisi CS. The Factors that Influence the use of Contraception among Traders in Eke Awka Market. Contemporary Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences. 2022; 4(2): 1-14, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.7122557<br />
30. Eyisi IG, Njelita IA, Akabuike J, Nwachukwu C, Eyisi CS. Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Family Planning Among Married Women in Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital, Amaku, Awka. International Journal of Academic Health and Medical Research. 2022; 6(8): 25-36.<br />
31. Eyisi IG, Njelita IA, Akabuike J, Nwachukwu C, Eyisi CS. Factors affecting the Choice of Place of Delivery among Women of Child Bearing Age in Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital, Amaku, Awka. International Journal of Academic Health and Medical Research. 2022; 6(6): 57-67.<br />
32. Ifeoma Anne Njelita, Chinyerem Cynthia Nwachukwu, Gabriel Ifeanyi Eyisi, Josephat Chukwudi Akabuike, Chijioke Amara Ezenyeaku, Chigozie Ozoemena Ifeadike. Determinants of Preeclampsia in a Tertiary Hospital in South East Nigeria. International Journal of Medical Science and Clinical Invention. 2021; 8(6): 5490-5497.<br />
33. Chinyerem C. Nwachukwu, Amaechi C. Nwachukwu, Ayodeji M. Adebayo, Akinola A. Fatiregun, Eme T. Owoaje. Complementary and Alternative Medicine Use by the indigenous Yoruba and non-indigenous Hausa People in Ibadan, Nigeria: A Qualitative Comparative Study. ARC Journal of Public Health and Community Medicine. 2021; 6 (2): 21-33.<br />
34. Chinyerem C. Nwachukwu, Amaechi C. Nwachukwu, Ayodeji M. Adebayo, Akinola A. Fatiregun, Eme T. Owoaje. Predictors of Complementary and Alternative Medicine Use by Yoruba and Hausa People in Urban Slum Areas of Ibadan, Nigeria. ARC Journal of Public Health and Community Medicine. 2021; 6(1): 22-32.<br />
35. Chinyerem C. Nwachukwu, Amaechi C. Nwachukwu, Akinola A. Fatiregun, Eme T. Owoaje. Satisfaction, Adverse Effects and Disclosure of Complementary and Alternative Medicine Use to Doctors in Urban Slum Areas of Ibadan, Nigeria: Variation by Ethnicity. ARC Journal of Public Health and Community Medicine, 2020; 6(1): 8-16. DOI: https://doi.org/10.20431/2456-0596.0601002<br />
36. Chinyerem C. Nwachukwu, Amaechi C. Nwachukwu, Ayodeji M. Adebayo, Eniola O. Cadmus, Eme T. Owoaje. International and domestic child adoption laws, procedures, statistics and effects on adoptees and adoptive families. International Journal of Advance Research, 2020; 8(07): 507 – 515.<br />
37. Chinyerem C. Nwachukwu, Eniola O. Cadmus, Ayodeji M. Adebayo, Amaechi C. Nwachukwu and Eme T. Owoaje. Acceptability of child adoption and adoption services by civil servants in civil servants in Ibadan, Nigeria. International Journal of Advance Research, 2020; 8(06): 108 – 116.<br />
38. Chinyerem C. Nwachukwu, Amaechi C. Nwachukwu, Ayodeji M. Adebayo, Eniola O. Cadmus and Eme T. Owoaje. Knowledge of child adoption and adoption services by civil servants in civil servants in Ibadan, Nigeria. International Journal of Advance Research, 2020; 8(04): 1059 – 1067.<br />
39. Nwachukwu AC, Nwachukwu CC, Ezeobi I, Dr. Melekwe CK. Femoral Neck Fracture in Children- Decompression, Anatomic Reduction and Use of Kirchner Wires to the Rescue? World Journal of Innovative Research 2019; 6(6): 70-72.<br />
40. Nwachukwu AC, Nwachukwu CC, Melekwe CK. Modification of Huntington’s procedure in the tibialization of the fibular in Awka, Anambra State Nigeria-a report of cases of infected non-union and acute trauma with tibia loss. World Journal of Innovative Research. 2019; 6(6): 56-62. <br />
41. Eyisi IG, Nwachukwu CC, Njelita IA, Umeh UM, Eyisi CS, Igbokwe LN. An Assessment of the Knowledge and Practice of Shaken Baby Syndrome Among Care Givers in Paediatrics Unit Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital, Awka. Journal of Health, Medicine and Nursing. 2019; 67:81-95.<br />
42. Nwachukwu CC, Nwachukwu AC, Fatiregun AA, Owoaje ET Complementary and Alternative Medicine Use for Musculoskeletal and Other Health Conditions –A Comparative Study Between two Ethnic Groups in Nigeria. World Journal of Innovative Research. 2019; 6(6): 63-69. <br />
43. Nwachukwu AC, Nwachukwu CC. Autologous Fibular Strut Graft as a Substitute for Iliac Crest Graft and Bone Substitutes or Implant in Opening Wedge Valgus Tibia Osteotomy in Children. World Journal of Innovative Research. 2019; 6(5): 81-90. <br />
44. Eyisi IG, Nwachukwu CC, Njelita IA, Umeh UM, Eyisi CS, Igbokwe LN. Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Temporary Artificial Methods of Contraception Among Women of Child Bearing Age in Awka South Local Government Area. Global Journal of Health Science. 2019; 11(9): 153-169. <br />
45. Njelita I.A, Nwachukwu C.C, Umeh U.M, Ufoaroh C.U, Eyisi I.G, Okafor D.C. Tuberculosis treatment outcome in a tertiary hospital in South Eastern Nigeria; a five-year retrospective study. World Journal of Innovative Research. 2019; 6(3):31-36.<br />
46. Azuike EC, Ikeako LC, Azuike ED, Joe-Ikechebelu NN, Nwachukwu CC, Umeh UM, Njelita IA, Aniemena RC. Correlates of use of modern family planning methods among women in Nigeria: A secondary analysis of NDHS 2013. Global Advanced Research Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences. 2017; 6(5): 79-85.<br />
47. Azuike EC, Nwachukwu CC, Njelita IA, Aniemena RC, Udedibia IN, Adinma ED, Azuike ED. Clients’ satisfaction with physical environment in HIV treatment centres in Anambra State, Nigeria. Advanced Research Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences. 2017; 1(2): 39-55.<br />
48. Ikeako LC, Azuike EC, Njelita IA, Nwachukwu CC, Okafor KC, Nwosu C, Agbanu CM, Ofomata UC; Insecticide Treated Nets: Perception and Practice among pregnant women accessing antenatal services at a tertiary hospital in Awka, Nigeria; Pyrex Journal of Medicine and Medicine Sciences. 2017; 4(2): 5-10.<br />
49. Azuike EC, Egenti BN, Njelita IA, Nwachukwu CC, Obi-Okaro AC, Ilika AL, Azuike ED; Determinants of knowledge of occupational hazards among workers in automobile assembly plants; ARC Journal of Public Health and Community Medicine. 2017, 2(1): 23-25.<br />
50. Nwachukwu CC, Fatiregun AA, Owoaje ET. Prevalence and Pattern of Complementary and Alternative Medicine use in Ibadan, Nigeria. Tropical Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences. 2016; 5(1).<br />
51. Ige OK, Nwachukwu CC. Health Care Seeking Behaviour among Market Traders In Ibarapa Central Local Government, Nigeria. The Internet Journal of Health. 2009; 9(2).<br />
52. Ige OK, Nwachukwu CC. Areas of dissatisfaction with primary health care services in government owned health facilities in a semi urban community in Nigeria. Journal of Rural and Tropical Public Health. 2000; 9: 19-23.<br />
53. Nwachukwu AC, Nwachukwu CC, Ezeadim SU. Contribution of patient co-morbidities in the development of tourniquet bullae following lower limb surgeries. International Journal of Scientific Research. 2024; 13(4): 1-4.<br />
54. Nwachukwu AC, Nwachukwu CC, Ezeadim SU. Is Single Locking of Intramedullary Nails Effective in The Treatment Of Long Bone Fractures? IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences. 2024; 23(3): 21-27.<br />
55. Nwachukwu AC, Nwachukwu CC, Ezeadim SU, Joe-Ikechebelu B. Surgical Factors in Formation of Tourniquet Site Blisters For Lower Limb Procedures In Awka, Nigeria. IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences. 2024; 23(3): 30-36.
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