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Chidiebele Malachy Ezeude

Publications (6)

Prevalence and Determinants of Complementary and Alternative Medicine Use in Subjects with Hypertension in a Tertiary Centre in South East Nigeria

Michael Chinweuba Abonyi, Theophilus Ejiofor Ugwu, Chidiebele Malachy Ezeude, Valentine Chidiebere Ugwueze, Ngozi Ijeoma Okoro, Christian Chukwuemeka Eze, Uzoma Chukwunonso Okechukwu, Fintan Chinweike Ekochin, Gesiye Esimamidida Bozimo, Kariba Akhidue, Chidinma Brenda Nwatu & Ekenechukwu Esther Young · Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice · 2024

Objective: To study the prevalence and determinants of the use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in patients with hypertension (HTN). Methods: Two hundred and fifty patients visiting the medical outpatient Clinic at Enugu State University Teaching Hospital in Southe...

Open access Research Article

Awareness and Knowledge of Retinoblastoma among Pregnant Women in Nigeria

Arinze Anthony Onwuegbuna, Akunne Ijeoma Apakama, Emeka Akujuobi Chianakwalam, Chidiebele Malachy Ezeude, Bernard Chukwunonyerem Ochiogu, Anthonia Chinyelu Udeaja, Chisom God’swill Chigbo, Chidebe Christian Anikwe, Nworah Josiah Azubike Obiechina & George Uchenna Eleje · International Research Journal of Oncology · 2024

Background: Retinoblastoma is a rare, curable but deadly intra ocular tumor affecting usually children under 5 years of age. Awareness, early detection and treatment determine vision preservation and patient’s survival. In low- and middle-income countries majority of children pre...

Open access Research Article

Hepatitis B Virus Vaccination Awareness and Coverage among Adults Attending Ophthalmology Clinic in Southeast, Nigeria

Arinze Anthony Onwuegbuna, Akunne Ijeoma Apakama, Ugochukwu Anthony Eze, Chidiebele Malachy Ezeude, Bernard Chukwunonyerem Ochiogu, Anthonia Chinyelu Udeaja, Emeka Akujuobi Chianakwalam, Charles Chukwudi Uzozie, Christiana Onyinye Ubaka, Chisom God’swill Chigbo & George Uchenna Eleje · Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice · 2024

Background: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is a public health problem affecting millions of people globally and causing severe morbidity and mortality. Sub-Saharan Africa is an endemic region for HBV. But this infection is preventable.  Aim: To determine hepatitis B virus vaccination aw...

Open access Research Article

Engaging Faith Based Leaders in the Fight against Glaucoma Related Blindness

ArinzeAnthonyOnwuegbuna, UgochukwuAnthony Eze, Akunne Ijeoma Apakama, Emeka AkujuobiChianakwalam, Chidiebele Malachy Ezeude, Bernard Chukwunonyerem Ochiogu, Anthonia Udeaja, Christiana Onyinye Ubaka, Ogugua Ndubisi Okonkwo, George Uchenna Eleje & Charles Chukwudi Uzozie · Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2024

Purpose: To determine the role of faith leaders towards reducing glaucoma blindness in Africa. Methodology: This was a descriptive, cross-sectional study conducted among faith-based leaders in Anambra state. A pretested self-administered, semi-structured questionnaire was distrib...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamps/2024/v26i10720

Limited Awareness of HCV among Ophthalmic Patients in Nigeria

Arinze Anthony Onwuegbuna, Akunne Ijeoma Apakama, Ugochukwu Eze, Emeka Akujuobi Chianakwalam, Chidiebele Malachy Ezeude, Bernard Chukwunonyerem Ochiogu, Chisom God’swill Chigbo & George Uchenna Eleje · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2024

Background: The hepatitis C virus causes serious morbidity and mortality and is a global public health concern. Aim: To ascertain adult patients’ awareness of hepatitis C in a specialist eye clinic in Anambra State, Nigeria. Methods: A pretested, semi-structured questionnaire adm...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2024/v34i31436

Knowledge and Attitude of Eye Care Workers towards Electronic Medical Records in a Tertiary Eye Facility in South-East Nigeria

Arinze Anthony Onwuegbuna, Ugochukwu Anthony Eze, Akunne Ijeoma Apakama, Emeka Akujuobi Chianakwalam, Peter Olisa Ogazi, Chidiebele Malachy Ezeude, Bernard Chukwunonyerem Ochiogu & Anthonia Chinyelu Udeaja · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2024

Electronic Medical Records (EMR) has been an integral part of patient management in the developed world but still gradually gaining popularity in the developing world. It was met with resistance by health workers in Nigeria though this is changing in the post COVID era. However,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijtdh/2024/v45i51531