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Dr. Ifeoma Njelita

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Email: Click to show Njelita's Email Address Birthday: 28th January
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Biography: See atached CV
Faculty/Department/Unit: Faculty of Clinical Medicine Rank: Reader
Research Interest: Health system management, Epidemiology, Public Health nutrition, Reproductive Health.
Educational Qualifications: MBBS 2000
MPH 2011
PhD 2023
FWACP 2013
Universities Attended: Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
University of Central Nicaragua
Publications: CREATIVE OUTPUT OF DR IFEOMA ANNE NJELITA MBBS, MPH, PhD, FWACP
CHUKWUEMEKA ODUMEGWU OJUKWU UNIVERSITY, AWKA, ANAMBRA STATE

PUBLISHED PAPERS
1. Akabuike JC, Eyisi IG, Njelita IA, Ezebialu I., Ogelle OM, Akabuike NM. Caesarean Section Deliveries at Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital Amaku, Awka Anambra State Nigeria: A 5-year review. Nigeria. International Journal of Novel Research in Healthcare and Nursing 2024; 11(1): 153 – 157.
2. Akabuike JC, Eyisi IG, Njelita IA, Akabuike NM. Perception and Attitude towards Caesarean Section amongst Pregnant Women attending Antenatal Care in Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital Amaku, Awka Anambra State, Nigeria. International Journal of Novel Research in Healthcare and Nursing 2024; 11(1): 146 – 152.
3. Ezenyeaku CA, Nnebue CC, Ezenyeaku CC, Nwabueze SA, Njelita IA, Nwachukwu CC. Rural-Urban Comparison of Knowledge and Attitudes towards Febrile Illnesses among Mothers of Children Under Five in Anambra State, Nigeria. Journal of Public Health 2023.
4. Ezenyeaku CA, Nnebue CC, Ajator CC, Njelita IA, Nwachukwu CC, Obi DC, Ezenyeaku CC. Mycobacterium Ulcerans Infection: Assessment of Risk Factors for Occurrence in Nigeria. International Journal of Research Publication and Reviews 2023; 4(7): 397 – 407.
5. Ezenyeaku CA, Nnebue CC, Njelita IA, Nwachukwu CC, Obi DC, Ajator CC, Mbanuzuru AV, Ezenyeaku CC, Agbata AA. 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.
6. Ezenyeaku CA, Nnebue CC, Ezenyeaku CC, Njelita IA, Nwachukwu CC, Obi DC, Mbanuzuru AV, Ajator CC. Clinical Profile of Buruli Ulcer Patients in a Referral Hospital in Anambra State, Nigeria. International Journal of Health and Medical Research 2023; 2(5): 122 – 129.
7. Ezenyeaku CA, Nnebue CC, Ezeama NN, Ezenyeaku CC, Njelita IA, Nwachukwu CC. Urban-Rural Differences in Care-Seeking for Childhood Febrile Illnesses among Mothers of Under-Fives in Anambra State, Nigeria. International Journal of Health and Medical Research 2023; 2(5): 104 – 114.
8. Nwachukwu CC, Eyisi IG, Njelita IA, Umeh UM, Ezenyeaku CA. Cigarette Smoking among Undergraduate Students in South East Nigeria. International Journal of Healthcare Sciences 2023; 11(1): 179 – 186.
9. Nwachukwu CC, Eyisi IG, Njelita IA, Ezenyeaku CA, Nwachukwu AC. 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.
10. Nwachukwu CC, Njelita IA, Eyisi IG, Ezenyeaku CA, Nwachukwu AC. Internet Addiction among Medical Students in South-Eastern Nigeria. International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research 2023; 11(2): 179 – 187.
11. Nwachukwu CC, Nwachukwu AC, Eyisi IG, Njelita IA, Ezenyeaku CA. Hand Hygiene Practices among Medical Students in a Tertiary Hospital in South East Nigeria. International Journal of Healthcare Sciences 2023; 11(1): 10 – 17.
12. Njelita IA, Nwachukwu CC, Eyisi IG, Ezenyeaku CA, Akabuike JC, Njelita CU. Dysmenorrhea: Prevalence, Impacts and Coping Mechanisms among Medical Students in South East Nigeria. International Journal of Health & Medical Research 2023; 2(3): 49 – 57.
13. Njelita IA, Ikani PA, Nwachukwu CC, Eyisi IG, Ezenyeaku CA, Ifeadike CO, Njelita CU. 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.
14. Njelita IA, Ikani PA, Eyisi IG, Nwachukwu CC, Ifeadike CO, Njelita CU. 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.
15. Nwachukwu CC, Njelita IA, Eyisi IG, Ezenyeaku CA, Nwachukwu AC, Okechi O, Agbata A. 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.
16. Nwachukwu CC, Eyisi IG, Njelita IA, Nwachukwu AC, Ezenyeaku CA. 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.
17. Eyisi IG, Njelita IA, Akabuike J, Nwachukwu C, 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.
18. Eyisi IG, Njelita IA, Akabuike J, Nwachukwu C, Eyisi CS. Assessment of Knowledge, 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.
19. Akabuike J, Njelita IA, Eyisi IG, Nwachukwu C, 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.
20. Akabuike J, Njelita IA, Eyisi IG, Nwachukwu C, 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.
21. Nwachukwu CC, Njelita IA, Eyisi IG, Ezenyeaku CA, Nwachukwu AC, Agbata A. 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.
22. Nwachukwu CC, Eyisi IG, Njelita IA, Ezenyeaku CA, Nwachukwu AC, Okechi O. 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.
23. Eyisi IG, Njelita IA, Akabuike J, Nwachukwu C, 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.
24. Eyisi IG, Njelita IA, Akabuike J, Nwachukwu C, Eyisi CS. Determinants of uptake of Intermittent Anti-Malarial Drugs among Women attending Ante-natal Clinic at Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching hospital Awka, Anambra State. Journal of Health, Medicine and Nursing 2022; 104: 50 – 55.
25. Eyisi IG, Njelita IA, Akabuike J, Nwachukwu C, Eyisi CS. Health and Public Health Implications of COVID – 19 in Nigeria. Journal of Medicine, Physiology and Biophysics 2022; 72: 69 – 80.
26. Eyisi IG, Njelita IA, Akabuike J, Nwachukwu C, 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.
27. Eyisi IG, Nwachukwu C, 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. International Journal of Health and Pharmaceutical Research 2022; 7(2): 46 – 53.
28. Eyisi IG, Nwachukwu C, Njelita IA, Akabuike J, Eyisi CS. Determinants of Proper Disposal of Plastic Waste among Health Workers at Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Amaku, Awka, Anambra State. International Journal of Medical Evaluation and Physical Report 2022; 6(1): 26 – 33.
29. Eyisi IG, Njelita IA, Akabuike J, Nwachukwu C, 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.
30. Eyisi IG, Njelita IA, Akabuike J, Nwachukwu C, 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(3): 1 – 18.
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.
32. 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.
33. Njelita IA, Nwachukwu CC, Eyisi IG, Akabuike JC, Ezenyeaku CA, Ifeadike CO. Determinants of Preeclampsia in a Tertiary Hospital in South East Nigeria. International Journal of Medical Science and Clinical Invention 2021; 8(6): 5490-5497.
34. Ufoaroh CU, Anyabolu EN, Chinweuba IS, Okoye IC, Njelita, IA. Mortality pattern in medical wards in Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital, Awka, Nigeria. European Journal of Pharmaceutical and Medical Research 2019; 6(12): 3 – 10.
35. 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.
36. 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.
37. Njelita IA, Nwachukwu CC, Umeh UM, Ufoaroh CU, Eyisi IG, Okafor DC. 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.
38. Ikeako LC, Azuike EC, Njelita IA, Nwachukwu CC, Okafor KC, Nwosu C, Agbanu CM, Ofomata UC. Insecticide Treated Nets: Perceptions and Practice among pregnant women accessing antenatal services at a tertiary hospital in Awka, Nigeria. Pyrex Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences 2017; 4(2): 5 – 10.
39. Azuike EC, Nwachukwu CC,Njelita IA, Aniemena RC, Udedibia IN, Adinma ED, Azuike ED. Clients’ Satisfaction with Physical Environment in HIV Treatment Centers in Anambra State, Nigeria. Advanced Research Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences 2017; 1(2): 39 – 55.
40. 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): 079 – 085.
41. Madubogwu CI, Egwuonwu AO, Madubogwu NU, Njelita IA. Breast cancer screening practices amongst female tertiary health workers in Nnewi. Journal of Cancer Research and Therapeutics 2017; 13: 268 – 275.
42. 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 – 32.
43. Azuike EC, Adinma ED, Umeh UM, Njelita IA, Anemeje OA, Aniemena RC. Clients’ Satisfaction with waiting time in HIV treatment centers: an urban rural comparison in Anambra State, Nigeria. Medico Research Chronicles 2017; 4(1): 61 – 76.
44. Njelita IA, Egenti NB, Adogu POU, Ubajaka CF, Ibeh CC. How effective is health education on the knowledge of cervical cancer risk and practice of its preventive measures among female primary school teachers in urban Anambra State, Nigeria. International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Information, 2016; 2(2): 275-283.
45. Adogu PO, Njelita IA, Chimah UC, Ibeh C, Adinma E, Ilika A. Cervical cancer: Knowledge of Risk Factors and Practice of Preventive Measures among Female Primary School Teachers in Urban Anambra State, Nigeria. Int J Trop Med Public Health 2015; 5(3): 14-18.
46. Adogu POU, Njelita IA, Egenti NB, Ubajaka CF, Modebe IA: Awareness, Knowledge, Perception and Attitude towards Prescription Medicines Abuse among Medicines prescribers and dispensers in Nnewi Nigeria. Pharmacology and Pharmacy 2015; 6: 254 – 266.
47. Njelita IA, Njelita CU. Ebola Virus Disease – a Perspective. The Nigerian Journal of General Practice 2014; 12(2): 13 – 17.
48. Adogu POU, Njelita IA, Ilika AL, Umeobika JC. Knowledge of danger signs of obstetric conditions among pregnant women in a general hospital south-east Nigeria. Nigerian hospital practice January 2013; 11 (1-3): 7-13.
49. Adogu POU, Njelita IA, Ilika AL. Birth preparedness and Emergency readiness of pregnant women in Amaku general hospital Awka, Nigeria. Tropical Journal of Medical Research September 2012; 16 (2): 42 – 45.
50. Adogu POU, Njelita IA, Ilika AL, Ebenebe UE, Ifeadike C. Social Determinants of Birth preparedness and emergency readiness of pregnant women in a general Hospital in Awka, Nigeria. Nigerian Medical Practitioner 2012; 62 (4): 107-114.
51. Uwakwe R, Modebe IA, Njelita IA, Ezeama N, Agomoh A: Rates of Physical Illness in Patients with Mental Disorders seen at Nnewi, Nigeria. Orient Journal of Medicine 2013; 25 (1-2): 24 – 31.
52. Uwakwe R, Modebe IA, Njelita IA, Ezeama N: Direct Cost of treating acute Psychotic Episodes in Nnewi, South-East Nigeria. Orient Journal of Medicine 2012; 24 (3-4): 10 – 17.
53. Uwakwe R, Modebe IA, Njelita IA, Ezeama N: Emotional distress, physical illness and functional impairment in community dwelling older adults in South Eastern Nigeria – a report from the 10/66 group. International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry 2011; 26: 545 – 546.
54. Uwakwe R, Ibeh CC, Modebe IA, Emeka BO, Ezeama N, Njelita IA, Cleusa P. Ferri, Martin J. Prince: The Epidemiology of Dependence in older people in Nigeria: Prevalence, Determinants, Informal Care and Health service utilization. A 10/66 Dementia Research Group Cross-sectional Survey. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society 2009; 57 (9): 1620 – 1627.

CONFERENCE PAPERS
1. Njelita IA, Nwachukwu CC, Eyisi IG, Ezenyeaku CA (2021) ‘Knowledge, awareness and attitude towards organ donation among under graduate medical students in South Eastern Nigeria.’ Presented at the Annual General Meeting/Scientific Conference of Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) Anambra State, Awka August 2021.
2. Nwachukwu CC, Njelita IA, Eyisi IG, Nwachukwu AC, Ezenyeaku CA (2021) ‘Internet Addiction among Clinical Medical Students in South-Eastern Nigeria.’ Presented at the Annual General Meeting/Scientific Conference of Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) Anambra State, Awka August 2021.
3. Njelita IA, Nwabueze A (2011) ‘Perception of Quality of Care in HIV/AIDS Programmes among Patients in a Secondary Health Care Facility in Anambra State.’ Presented at the Annual General meeting/Scientific Conference of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) Anambra State, Nnewi August 2011.
4. R. Uwakwe, I.A Modebe, I.A. Njelita, N. Ezeama (2010) ‘Subjective complaints of memory loss in older adults in South Eastern Nigeria. A Nigeria 1066 report.’ Abstract presented at the 25th International Conference of Alzhiemer’s Disease International (ADI), Greece 2010.
5. Nkiru Ezeama, Richard Uwakwe, Henry Nzeako, Stanley Anyanwu, Ifeoma Modebe, Chukwuma Umeokonkwo, Ifeoma Njelita (2009) ‘The Relationship Between Adjustment, Depression and Anxiety Symptoms on Quality of Life and Functioning in Patients with Cancer – A Preliminary Report from Eastern Nigeria’ Abstract presented at Annual Scientific Conference of the Nigerian Medical Association, Anambra State; Nnewi 2009.

TECHNICAL REPORTS & OTHER WORKS
1. Ifeadike CO, Ezeama NN, Njelita IA (2011). Situation analysis of maternal, newborn and child health care in Anambra State, Nigeria. Federal Ministry of Health, Abuja, Nigeria.
2. Nwachukwu CC, Njelita IA (2017). Protocol for managing suspected Lassa fever cases in Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital, Amaku-Awka.
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Skills: Health system management, Data analysis and management
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