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Stephanie Akunna Adiruo

Publications (5)

Perception towards Primary Health Care Service Utilisation among Women of Childbearing Age in Imo State, Nigeria

Bibian Ukamaka Eze, Stephanie Akunna Adiruo, Nkachukwu Faith Ngozi, Juliana Chinyere Omire, Elijah A. Otutu & Ugonma Winnie Dozie · International Journal of Pathogen Research · 2026

Primary Health Care (PHC) is considered to be the foundation of a proper functioning health system and it has been accepted worldwide as a cost-saving approach to better population health results, especially among population groups who are at risk, like women of childbearing age...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpr/2026/v15i1431

Identification and Characterisation of Schistosoma Species in Freshwaters in Bodo Community, Rivers State

Sampson Margret, Stephanie Akunna Adiruo, Perri Tamunowunari, Ugonma Winnie Dozie, Nworuh Godwinner Emeka, Orji Somotochukwu Mercy, Enyinnaya Ezinnawnne Emmanuel & Ogini Ikenna Oluebube · International Journal of Pathogen Research · 2026

Identification and characterization of Schistosoma species in freshwater are crucial for understanding the transmission dynamics of schistosomiasis and implementing effective control measures. This study aimed to molecularly identify and characterize Schistosoma species in freshw...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpr/2026/v15i1432

Waste Disposal and the Occurrence of Malaria and Diarrhoea in Port Harcourt Local Government Area, Rivers State, Nigeria

Nmeribe Chioma Christy, Orji Somotochukwu Mercy, Stephanie Akunna Adiruo, Juliana Chinyere Omire, Sampson Margret, Nkachukwu Faith Ngozi, Ikwuagwu Vivian O., Ugonma Winnie Dozie & Uzochukwu (G.) Ekeleme · South Asian Journal of Parasitology · 2026

This study examined the relationship between waste disposal and the incidences of malaria and diarrhoea in the Port Harcourt Local Government Area in Rivers State. A cross-sectional descriptive design was embraced, and 420 respondents were chosen in four communities (Port Harcour...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajp/2026/v9i1261

Knowledge, Attitudes, Practices and Challenges of Antimicrobial Stewardship among Nurses at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin City, Nigeria

Chinonyerem Q. Odinkemere, Uzochukwu G. Ekeleme, Chinelo Nebe, Stephanie Akunna Adiruo, Christopher Chike A. Okereke, Ugonma Winnie Dozie, Chidinma O. Akanazu, Juliana Chinyere Omire, Ikwuagwu, Vivian O, Nkachukwu Faith Ngozi, Joy Adaku Mbachu, Asuzu, Eleanor Nneka, Elijah A. Otutu, Lilian Ugwulor, Adindu Kalu, Victor Simeon-Ahaotu, Mbalya Jude Rabo & Ifeoma Uche Ude · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2026

Antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) is a strategy aimed at optimizing the use of antimicrobials to fight against resistance. This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitudes, practices, and challenges of antimicrobial stewardship among nurses at the University of Benin Teaching Ho...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2026/v20i6508

Environmental and Behavioral Determinants of Schistosomiasis in Bodo Community, Rivers State, Nigeria

Sampson Margret, Uzochukwu G. Ekeleme, Christopher Chike A. Okereke, Stephanie Akunna Adiruo, Bagbi Loveday Elebari, Ugonma Winnie Dozie, Osuji Chidubem Daniel, Ezejindu Cosmas Nnadozie, Chinyere Adanna Alinno, Juliana Chinyere Omire, Nkachukwu Faith Ngozi & Uchechukwu M. Chukwuocha · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2025

Introduction: Schistosomiasis, caused by parasitic trematodes of the genus Schistosoma, remains a major public health challenge in many tropical and subtropical regions, particularly in communities with inadequate access to sanitation and safe drinking water. In Rivers State, Nig...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i111653