Akpan, Effiong Ekong

Prevalence of Anxiety and Depression among Chronic Kidney Disease Patients in a Nigerian Tertiary Institution: A Comparison of Pre-dialysis and Hemodialysis Patients

Akpan, Effiong Ekong, Udo, Aniema Isaac Asam, Umoh, Idongesit Odudu & Umoh, Victor Aniedi · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2025

The global burden of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is increasing with estimates suggesting that up to 10% of the world’s population is affected.  Anxiety and depression are the most commonly reported mental health conditions associated with CKD especially those on hemodialysis. So...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2025/v23i41203

Pattern of Admission and Outcomes for Chronic Kidney Disease in a Nigerian Tertiary Institution: A 5 Year Retrospective Study

Akpan, Effiong Ekong, Udo, Aniema Isaac Asam, Umoh, Idongesit Odudu, Ekrikpo, Udeme Ekpenyong & Umoh, Victor Aniedi · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2024

Background: Chronic kidney disease is a global issue with a rising incidence and hospitalization rate. It coexists with cardiovascular diseases and presents higher morbidity and mortality.   Aims: We aim to examine the admission and outcomes of patients with chronic kidney diseas...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2024/v36i115623

Hypertension among Type 2 Diabetic Patients in Uyo, South East Nigeria

Umoh, Victor Aniedi, Akpan, Effiong Ekong & Alphonsus Idung · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2018

Objective: The prevalence of non-communicable diseases especially diabetes is increasing in Nigeria. In addition to the other tropical diseases they present an increased load on the healthcare resources of the nation. Diabetic patients with comorbid hypertension are at an increas...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMMR/2018/40604