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Adaobi Maryann Ibekwe

Publications (12)

Challenges of Exclusive Breastfeeding among Working Class Women in a Teaching Hospital South East, Nigeria

Adaobi Maryann Ibekwe, Emmanuel I. Obeagu, Chisom Evelyn Ibekwe, Chinonye Onyekwuo, Chioma Vivian Ibekwe, Amarachukwu Doris Okoro & Chioma Blessing Ifezue · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2022

This research work seeks to investigate the challenges of exclusive breastfeeding among working class mothers in Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital Nnewi Anambra State Nigeria. The objective of the present study is to investigate the attitude of working mothers to exclus...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2022/v34i46A36371

Evaluation of Haematological Parameters of Hypertensive Patients Based on Gender in Federal Medical Center, Owo, Ondo State

Emmanuel Ifeanyi Obeagu, Chidimma Maureen Chukwueze, Adaobi Maryann Ibekwe & Ibukunoluwa Pius Famodimu · Asian Hematology Research Journal · 2022

Hypertension is a major health issue that affects people all over the world. It can cause cardiovascular disease as well as functional issues, such as changes in haematological parameters.  This study aimed to assess some haematological parameters of hypertensive individuals at F...

Open access Research Article

An Update on Transfusion Related Immunomodulation (TRIM) in a Time of COVID- 19 Pandemic

Emmanuel I. Obeagu, Quratulain Babar, Immaculata Ogochukwu Uduchi, Adaobi Maryann Ibekwe, Udunma Olive Chijioke, Chukwum J. Okafor & C. C. N. Vincent · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

Recipients' immune systems are triggered by blood and blood component therapy. Transfusion-related immunomodulation (TRIM) is a complicated immunological response to transfusion that results in immunosuppression. The mechanisms of TRIM include the presence of residual white blood...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i42A32394

Evaluation of Factor Viii and Factor IX Activity among Primary School Children in Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria

I. L. Okoroiwu, Emmanuel I. Obeagu, Lilian Nneka Egbuobi, Adaobi Maryann Ibekwe, C. C. N. Vincent, Bright Chukwuebuka Unaeze, Calista Ndidi Adike, Udunma Olive Chijioke, Chukwuma J. Okafor, Ayomide Olusiji Soremi, Ejike Felix Chukwurah, Bart I. Ifionu & Confidence Ogechi Anyanwu · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

The values of factor VIII (FVIII) and factor IX (FIX) were evaluated among some primary school children in Owerri zone Imo State. The aim was to assess deficiency state or reduction in activity among these children. A total of two hundred and ten (210) venous blood samples were c...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i34B31864

Age-Related Haematological Variations in Patients with Asymptomatic Malaria in Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria

Emmanuel Ifeanyi Obeagu, Ayomiposi Ibironke Busari, Immaculata Ogochukwu Uduchi, I. A. Ogomaka, Adaobi Maryann Ibekwe, C. C. N. Vincent, Udunma Olive Chijioke, Chukwuma J. Okafor, Henshaw U. Okoroiwu & Calista Ndidi Adike · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

Background: Malaria is a life-threatening infectious disease of widespread burden. Malaria remains a leading communicable disease in the developing countries of the world. It occurs mostly in the tropical and subtropical regions and accounts for considerable morbidity and death....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i42B32441

Frequency of Haemoglobin Genotype Variants, ABO and Rh ‘D’ Antigen among Madonna Undergraduates of South East Origin, Nigeria

Richard Eze, Emmanuel I. Obeagu, Arvin Nwakulite, C.C.N. Vincent, Sylvester Ogbonna Ogbodo, Adaobi Maryann Ibekwe, Chukwuma J. Okafor & Ejike Felix Chukwurah · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

Haemoglobin genotype variants, ABO and Rh blood groups are known to vary from one population to another.  Standard electrophoretic and haemagglutination techniques were employed in testing the blood samples. Of the 150 test subjects screened, HbAA in the male subjects were 58(48....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i29B31600

Evaluation of Iron Status, Haemoglobin and Protein Levels of Pregnant Women in Owerri Metropolis

I. L. Okoroiwu, Jane Ugochi Chinedu-Madu, Emmanuel Ifeanyi Obeagu, C. C. N. Vincent, O. M. T. B. Ochiabuto, Adaobi Maryann Ibekwe, Chukwudi Ofodile Amaechi, Chekwube C. Agu, Nonyelum Vivian Anoh & Nkiruka Millicent Amadi · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

The study was done to determine iron status, haemoglobin and protein levels of pregnant women in owerri metropolis. A total of 100 pregnant women were recruited for this study. The mean Hb levels in group 1, group 2, and group 3· were 12.00±1.68g/dl, 10.06±1.J4g/dl and 10.96±1.19...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i27A31491

Pulmonary Embolism in Covid-19 Pandemic: A Threat to Recovery of the Infected Patients

Emmanuel I. Obeagu, Quratulain Babar, C. C. N. Vincent, Chukwum J. Okafor, Richard Eze, Udunma Olive Chijioke, Adaobi Maryann Ibekwe & Immaculata Ogochukwu Uduchi · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 is a new type of coronavirus that can cause Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19) and is associated with an increased risk of thrombosis-related pulmonary embolism. Globally, doctors have revised their management strategies for suspec...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i42A32388

Evaluation of Catalase and Manganese in Type 2 Diabetic Patients in University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital

Arvin Nwakulite, Emmanuel I. Obeagu, Richard Eze, C. C. N. Vincent, Ejike Felix Chukwurah, Chukwuma J. Okafor, Adaobi Maryann Ibekwe, Calista Ndidi Adike, Ufuoma Chukwuani & Bart I. Ifionu · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

This study was carried out to evaluate catalase and manganese in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients. A total of 40 subjects Were included in this study. This comprised of equal number of male and female subjects respectively. Enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) method was us...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i30B31638

Fibrinogen and C-Reactive Protein Significance in Children Infected by Plasmodium falciparum Species in Enugu, Enugu State, Nigeria

Linda Nnenna Ogbonna, Silas Anayo Ufelle, Emmanuel Ifeanyi Obeagu, Pat Uzo Okpala, Bessie N. Esimai, Chekwube C. Agu, Adaobi Maryann Ibekwe & Daniel Chinenyeike Offie · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

Malaria accounts for a considerable mortality and morbidity rate with children bearing the greatest burden. The study investigated fibrinogen and C-reactive protein (CRP) value alterations in children infected by Plasmodium falciparum (P. falciparum) species. A case control study...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i1531280

Knowledge and Practice of Childhood Immunization among Men with Infants in Enugu Metropolis

Chekwube Catherine Agu, C. N. Onwasigwe, Emmanuel I. Obeagu, C. C. N. Vincent, Udunma Olive Chijioke, Calista Ndidi Adike, Chukwum J. Okafor, Adaobi Maryann Ibekwe, Lizzy Agunwah & Confidence Ogechi Anyanwu · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

Background: Immunization is the process by which a person’s immune system is fortified and made resistant to an infectious disease/ agent. Immunization saves millions of lives. It is the most important means of preventing childhood morbidity and mortality. This study investigated...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i39B32174

Studies on Pancreatic Gene Expression in Diabetic Rats Treated with Moringa oleifera Leaf

Arvin Nwakulite, Emmanuel Ifeanyi Obeagu, H. U. Nwanjo, D. C. Nwosu, I. N. Nnatuanya, C. C. N. Vincent, Chukwudi Ofodile Amaechi, Ogochukwu, Mary-Theodora Barbara Ochiabu, Adaobi Maryann Ibekwe, Chukwuma J. Okafor, Getrude Uzoma Obeagu & Nkiruka Millicent Amadi · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

Moringa oleifera leaf have been used for treatment of diabetes, in this work we studied pancreatic gene expression. The gene expression was done by PCR machine. The plant was harvested from garden within Madonna University and was identified in the Department of Pharmacognosy of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i28A31512