Chinyere Nkiruka Okafor

• MBBS, MPH, MSc.(Physiology), PhD (Public Health)
• Senior Lecturer at University of Nigeria

Context The burden of diabetes mellitus (DM) and hypertension (HTN) both singly and in comorbidity has gained increased attention, especially in developing countries and this has great socioeconomic consequences. In Nigeria, the prevalence of both diseases is known to be increasing, while government health expenditure (HE) is not. Aim The study ex...

Background There are giant steps taken in the introduction of the novel malaria vaccine poised towards reducing mortality and morbidity associated with malaria. Objectives This study aimed to determine the knowledge of malaria vaccine and factors militating against willingness to accept the vaccine among mothers presenting in nine hospitals in Enu...

The prevalence of diabetes mellitus and hypertension is increasing yearly in many low- and middle-income countries such as Nigeria. The increasing burden of these noncommunicable diseases has led to an increase in the overall cost of health care. This study aimed at determining the direct and indirect health care costs of diabetes mellitus and hype...

Introduction: Ethical norms in research promote the aims of research such as knowledge, truth and avoidance of error. Observing ethics in clinical research is very important and this should be well known by all health care practitioners. The aim of this study was to determine the knowledge of doctors working in a tertiary hospital about research et...

Background: The metabolic syndrome is closely related to insulin resistance (IR) and cardiovascular disease. This study examined the prevalence of IR and metabolic syndrome as well as factors associated with IR among Nigerian women. Materials and methods: Eighty-six women living in an urban area in Enugu, South-East Nigeria, were assessed. Demog...

The development of new drugs and medical devices takes many years and a lot of scientific research. After identifying a new molecule, which is likely to be beneficial in human disease, it must undergo rigorous trials to ensure its efficacy and safety. Regulatory bodies ensure that clinical trials are carried out in a uniformly acceptable manner, an...

Non-communicable diseases have shown an increasing impact on health status of populations globally with a rising rates in developing countries especially Nigeria. However, government in Nigeria are not keeping pace with the ever expanding needs for policies, legislative services and infrastructure to prevent NCDs. This paper is aimed at identifying...

Abstract Introduction: Primary health care, though supposed to be the bedrock of the country`s health care policy, is catering for less than 20% of the potential beneficiaries. This study is aimed at looking at the current status in primary health care services in rural communities in Nigeria, the gaps in services and possible ways to address them....

Medical Waste Management is one of the leading causes of environmental pollution and predisposition to HIV/AIDS and HBV/HCV. This study is aimed at examining the level of awareness of public health implications of improper medical waste management in Nigeria tertiary hospital. STUDY-About 141 respondents were selected and data was obtained using st...

Background Renal insufficiency has been shown to be a significant, independent risk factor for mortality among HIV-infected patients. Unfortunately, little is known about the prevalence and nature of renal impairment in African populations initiating antiretroviral treatment. This study aims to find the prevalence of abnormal renal function among a...

We present a 72-year-old man and a known hypertensive with poor drug compliance seen here on 22-03-06,with a 4-year history of progressive dyspnoea, associated with cough and a wheeze. On examination he was chronically ill looking with altered state of consciousness, pale, centrally cyanosed, febrile (T-38 degrees C), in respiratory distress (RR-33...

Background: The cosmetic importance of hair as a unique structure of the scalp is immense, such that once the loss of hair becomes an issue for a child, parents, in most cases, project their own concerns, often expressed as guilt. The clinical presentation of hair loss and scalp disorders in children varies widely, often ranging from subtle to dis...