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Chidi J. Okafor

Publications (2)

Preliminary Study of Somatic Complaints as Psychiatric Symptoms Based on Cluster Analysis of Symptoms in Modified Enugu Somatization Scale

Chidi J. Okafor, Owoidoho Udofia & Essien E. Ekpe · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2017

Background: Patients with somatic complaints in Nigeria have received various psychiatric diagnoses using the yardstick (criteria) originally developed in western cultures. There are concerns about the adequacy of such diagnoses. Aims: To determine whether or not somatic symptoms...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2017/32088

Pattern of Psychoactive Substance Use among Long Distance Commercial Drivers in Calabar, Nigeria

Chidi J. Okafor, Owoidoho Udofia & Theophilus Onyuku · International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal · 2016

Background: The abuse of psychoactive substances has become a global menace that threatens the entire society because of its dire consequences. It has been observed that driving a vehicle under the influence of psychoactive substances is a growing cause of fatal road traffic acci...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/INDJ/2016/29676