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Emmanuel M. Akwuruoha

Publications (7)

Knowledge, Attitudes, and Acceptance of Human Papillomavirus Vaccination Among Women of Reproductive Age Attending a Tertiary Hospital in Southeast Nigeria

Emmanuel M. Akwuruoha, David O. Akwuruoha, Vanessa A. Chigbundu & Augustine I. Airaodion · Asian Oncology Research Journal · 2026

Background: Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is a major cause of cervical cancer, particularly in low- and middle-income countries where access to preventive services is limited. Despite the proven effectiveness of HPV vaccination in preventing HPV-related diseases, vaccine u...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/aorj/2026/v9i1146

Human Papillomavirus Vaccination Uptake and Perceived Barriers among Women Attending Abia State University Teaching Hospital, Aba, Nigeria

Emmanuel M. Akwuruoha, David O. Akwuruoha, Vanessa A. Chigbundu & Augustine I. Airaodion · International Research Journal of Oncology · 2026

Background: Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination remains one of the most effective strategies for preventing cervical cancer. However, vaccine uptake among women in many low- and middle-income countries remains suboptimal due to social, economic, and health system challenges. A...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/irjo/2026/v9i2230

Factors Influencing the Decision to Use in vitro Fertilisation among Infertile Couples Attending Public Tertiary Health Facilities in Abia State, Nigeria

Emmanuel M. Akwuruoha, Cyril U. Akwuruoha, Udo I. Uche & Augustine I. Airaodion · International Journal of Research and Reports in Gynaecology · 2026

Background: Infertility remains a major reproductive health concern in Nigeria, and in vitro fertilization (IVF) is increasingly considered by couples who have not achieved conception through conventional treatments. However, decisions to use IVF are shaped by multiple interactin...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijrrgy/2026/v9i1166

Pathogenesis and Factors Influencing Premature Ovarian Insufficiency among Nigerian Women

Emmanuel M. Akwuruoha, Edmund O. Ezirim, Chyke I. Amah, Christian O. Onyemereze & A. I. Airaodion · International Journal of Research and Reports in Gynaecology · 2025

Background: Premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) is a significant cause of infertility and hypoestrogenic symptoms in women under 40 years, with profound reproductive, endocrine, and psychosocial implications. Limited epidemiological data exist on its pathogenesis and risk deter...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijrrgy/2025/v8i1132

Awareness and Level of Usage of Intermittent Preventive Treatment for Malaria among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinics in Rural Communities in Abia State, Nigeria

Emmanuel M. Akwuruoha, Edmund O. Ezirim, Christian O. Onyemereze, Isaiah O. Abali & A. I. Airaodion · International Journal of Research and Reports in Gynaecology · 2025

Background: Malaria in pregnancy (MiP) is a major public health concern in sub-Saharan Africa, contributing to maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality. Intermittent Preventive Treatment in pregnancy using Sulphadoxine-Pyrimethamine (IPTp-SP) is a key strategy endorsed by th...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijrrgy/2025/v8i1121

Factors Influencing Family Planning Services among Rural Women in Nigeria

Edmund O. Ezirim, Oluwaseun R. Omole, Emmanuel M. Akwuruoha, Patricia I. Ejikem & Augustine I. Airaodion · International Journal of Research and Reports in Gynaecology · 2023

Aim: This study aimed to investigate factors influencing family planning services among rural women in Nigeria. Methodology: This study employed a cross-sectional, descriptive, and analytical research design to examine the factors that influence the use of family planning service...

Open access Research Article

Consumption of Potash Distorted Female Sex Hormones Which May Result in Gynaecological and Obstetrics Complaints

Edmund O. Ezirim, Emmanuel O. Ogbuagu, Christian O. Onyemereze, Emmanuel M. Akwuruoha, Isaiah O. Abali & Augustine I. Airaodion · Asian Research Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics · 2023

Objective: Potash is a common food additive in African particularly Nigeria. This study sought to investigate its effects on female sex hormones in Wistar rats. Materials and Methods: Locally sourced potash from Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria, was administered to 30 healthy female Wi...

Open access Research Article