Okonkwo C. Stephen

Knowledge and Perception towards Diabetes Mellitus in Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinic at Primary Health Care Facilities in Esan West and Esan Central Local Government Areas in Edo State, Nigeria

Enodegbe J. Immaculate, Okonkwo C. Stephen, Aigbovbiosa O. Daniel, Emakhu O. Endurance, Egwowa M. Elo-Oghene, Akhigbe Mabel O., Okolie C. Obinna, Egogo A. Osemekhian, Uzoma Victory I., Esezobor O. Doris, Uwakwe J. Arinze, Nwodo C. Lovette, Onome O. Iyere, Aideloje O. Cynthia, Orakwe T. Alvin & Akhaine J. Precious · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2025

Background: Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is diagnosed by elevated blood glucose in pregnancy though the definition has changed repeatedly over the years. Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is defined as glucose intolerance of variable degree with onset or first recognitio...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2025/v37i55841

Evaluation of Medication Adherence among Hypertensive Patients Attending Cardiology Clinic in a Tertiary Health Facility in Southern Nigeria

Iyoriobhe Iziengbe, Chiegboka S. Frances, Okonkwo C. Stephen, Ezedigwe O. Collins, Usoro U.T Edidiongobong, Okolo C. Caleb, Enotiemonria J. Ighodalo, Awolo O. Daniel, Ugwoke O. Albert, Eman-Henshaw O., Ohioma M. Ohis, Ohaneneye M. Chinedu, Madu, W. Chimezie & Akhaine J. Precious · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2024

Background: High blood pressure (HBP) is considered one of the most challenging public health problems worldwide and reported as the leading risk factor for both cardiovascular death and hospitalization. If blood pressure is not properly controlled, it can cause complications suc...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2024/v36i95577

Surgical Management of Needle Ingestion in a Low-resource Setting: A Two-Case Report

Akhaine J. Precious, Ulo, Rebecca O., Aletor Faith O., Umogbai A. David, Nwankwo E. Uche, Egwowa M. Elo-Oghene, Akhigbe Mabel O., Ehiede A. Mercy, Oruo Precious A., Orakwe T. Alvin, Odion Hendrix E., Aluede O. Atohengbe, Uche-Ugeh N. Ifeoma, Ibhasuote Alfred O. & Okonkwo C. Stephen · Asian Journal of Case Reports in Surgery · 2025

Foreign body ingestion constitutes a significant clinical and emergency concern, particularly among pediatric populations but also affecting adults, often leading to serious or life-threatening complications. Presentation commonly varies depending on the ingested object's type an...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajcrs/2025/v8i2668