Dr. Nkiru Christiana Okafor
Dr. Nkiru Christiana Okafor is a SENIOR LECTURER in NURSING SCIENCES Department, Faculty Of Health Science And Technology in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
I am Dr Christiana Nkiru Okafor, a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Nursing Science. I am an Advanced Nurse Practitioner, my specialty area is Medical Surgical Nursing
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Address: | Nursing Sciences, Faculty Of Health Science And Technology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY |
Department/Sub-Unit: | NURSING SCIENCES |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. (Doctor of Philosophy, March, 2021) May, 2015 to March, 2021 PhD In Nursing Science Medical Surgical Nursing |
| 2 | University Of Nigeria, Enugu Campus. (Master Degree, March, 2014) May, 2007 to February, 2014 M.Sc In Nursing Sciences Medical Surgical Nursing |
| 3 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. (Post-Graduate Degree, November, 2011) April, 2009 to August, 2011 PGD In Psychology Psychology |
| 4 | University Of Nigeria, Enugu Campus. (Bachelor Degree, October, 2002) October, 1996 to December, 1999 B.Sc In Nursing Sciences Nursing Sciences |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Senior Lecturer, Dept of Nursing,FHST,NAU Nnewi Campus October, 2021 to Present |
| 2 | Exam Officer, Dept Of Nursing,FHST,NAU Nnewi Campus March, 2021 to Present |
| 3 | Nursing Programme Coordinator, Dept Of Nursing,FHST,NAU Nnewi Campus March, 2021 to Present |
| 4 | Students' Academic Adviser, Dept Of Nursing,FHST,NAU Nnewi Campus October, 2019 to Present |
| 5 | Departmental SIWES Coordinator ¹, Dept Of Nursing,FHST,NAU Nnewi Campus March, 2019 to May, 2021 |
| 6 | Hall Warden, Dept Of Nursing,FHST,NAU Nnewi Campus February, 2019 to May, 2021 |
| 7 | Lecturer 1, Dept Of Nursing,FHST,NAU Nnewi Campus October, 2018 to Present |
| 8 | Lecturer II, Dept Of Nursing,FHST,NAU Nnewi Campus February, 2015 to September, 2018 |
| 9 | Assistant Lecturer, Dept Of Nursing,FHST,NAU Nnewi Campus February, 2014 to January, 2015 |
| 10 | Graduate Assistant, Dept Of Nursing,FHST,NAU Nnewi Campus February, 2009 to July, 2014 |
| 11 | Clinical Instructor, Dept Of Nursing,FHST,NAU Nnewi Campus November, 2006 to February, 2009 |
| 12 | Part time Public Health Nurse Tutor, School Of Nursing, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi June, 2002 to January, 2008 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | Okafor CN, Ezenduka PO, Onyenekwe CC, Ani KU, Odira CCH, Ibekwe MI & Onyekaonwu VI. (2021, July), ")., Effect Of Educational Intervention Programme On Self- Management Practices Of Individuals With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus In South-East, Nigeria", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 2 | Ani, UK, Ibikunle, PO, Useh, U, Akosile, CO, Maruf, FA, Nwosu, CC, Nwankwo MJ, Mgbeojedo, GU, Okafor, CN & Akobundo. (2021, ), "A Systematic Review Of Ankle Injury Epidemiology In Dance", African Journal of Health Sciences and Technology |
| 3 | Okafor CN, Ezenduka PO, Onyenekwe CC, Ani KU, Odira CCH, Ibekwe MI & Onyekaonwu VI. (2021, July), ")., Effect Of Educational Intervention Programme On Self- Management Practices Of Individuals With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus In South-East, Nigeria", Int J Diabetes Clin |
| 4 | Chika CH Odira, Edith N Chiejina, Christiana N Okafor & Ibekwe Maryanne Adaobi. (2021, September), "Preconception Care Utilization among Child Bearing Women in South East, Nigeria", African Journal of Health, Nursing & Midwifery, Vol. 4, (Issue 6), pp 1-13 |
| 5 | Okafor Christiana Nkiru, Ezenduka Pauline Ojinaka, Onyenekwe Charles Chinedum & Okpala Pat Uzo. (2021, May), "Assessment of Self-efficacy and Influence of Socio-demographic Variables on Self-efficacy of Individuals with Type 2 Diabebes mellitus in South East Nigeria.", LAUTECH Journal of Nursing, Vol. 9 |
| 6 | Udi OA, Ezenduka PO, Osuala EO, Okafor CN. (2020, March), "Types Of Medication Errors Among Pharmacists And Nurses Working At A Nigerian Tertiary Hospital: A Cross-sectional Review.", International Medical Journal (IMJ) |
| 7 | CN Okafor, EC. Ndie, P N Okpala, A.Emeh & C J Mbah. (2017, March), "Evaluation Of Socio-psychological Factors That Impede/Promote Voluntary Counseling Test (VCT) Services Among Youths In Anambra State", International Medical Journal. |
| 8 | Osuala, EO, Ezenduka, PO, Nwankwo, CU, Okafor, CN, & Odira, CC. (2017, April), "(2017) Health Seeking Behaviour Of Pregnant Women In South East Of Nigeria: Implication For Improved Natal And Postnatal Care", International Journal of Sciences |
| 9 | Osuala Eunice Ogonna, Nwosu Vivian Chikamso, Adeyemo Moridiyat Omolara, Okpala PU & Okafor CN. (2017, April), "Awareness And Barriers To Cervical Cancer Prevention Among The Female Students In Tertiary Institution South East Of Nigeria.", International Journal of Current Research in Medical Sciences |
| 10 | Ethel EO. Onuora, & Christiana N. Okafor. (2016, ), "Efficacy Of Extracts Of African Eggplant And Okra Leaves On Alloxan-Induced Diabetes Mellitus Adult Male Albino Rats", Pakistan Journal of Nutrition |
| 11 | Obeagu E.I, Aneke J, Okafor C.N, Essien U.C, Ochei K.C & Obeagu G.U. (2016, ), "Assessment Of Serum Iron Status Of Malnourished Infants In Umuahia, Abia State, Nigeria.", Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences (SJAMS), Vol. -4, (Issue -11) |
| 12 | Obeagu E.I, Obarezi, H.C, Obeagu G.U, Onyenweaku F, Okafor C.N, & Essien U.C. (2016, ), "Evaluations Of Variations Of Haematological Profile Of Menstruating Women In Umuahia, Nigeria", Scholars Academic Journal of Biosciences (SAJB)., Vol. -1, (Issue -9) |
| 13 | Obeagu EI, Obarezi, HC, Ochei KC, Okafor CN, Iwegbulam, CP, Obeagu GU, & Essien UC. (2016, ), "Evaluation Of Variations Of Heamatological Profile Of Menopausal Women In Umuahia, Nigeria.", Scholars Academic Journal of Biosciences (SAJB), Vol. -1, (Issue -9) |
| 14 | Okafor, CN, Ndie, EC & Anieche, JE. (2014, October), "Evaluation Of Patterns Of Use Of Voluntary Counseling & Testing Services For HIV Among Youths In Anambra State, Nigeria", Journal of Health Science, Vol. -12, (Issue 1), pp 516-522 |
| 15 | Ndie, EC, Mbah, NG, Okafor, CN & Idam, C. (2014, October), "Evaluation Of Some Factors That Determine The Knowledge Of Mentoring Among Nurses In Selected Teaching Hospitals In South East Nigeria", Science Journal of Psychology. |
| 16 | Okafor, CN, Ndie, EC, Chiejina, EN, ILo, CI & Agbapuonwu, NE. (2014, October), "Assessment Of Counseling Center Factors That Impede/promote VCT Services Among Youths In Anambra State, Nigeria", Science Journal of Medicine and Clinical Trials |
| 17 | Okafor, CN, Ndie, EC & Osuala, EO. (2014, November), "Determination Of Demographic Variables That Influence Youths’ Utilization Of VCT Services In Anambra State Of Nigeria", International Academic Journal of Nursing and Midwifery |
| 18 | Okeke Joy E, Ilo Clementine I. Egboka Oluchukwu L, Okafor Christiana N… & Umunna Joseph. (2014, August), "Knowledge And Practice Of Daily Exercises For The Prevention And Control Of Heart Diseases Among Nurses In Anambra State", IOSR Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences |
| 19 | Christiana Okafor, Elkenah Ndie, Chinyere Okafor & C.H Odira. (2014, November), "Evaluation Of Youths’ Knowledge Of VCT In Anambra State Nigeria.", International Research Journal of Medical Sciences |
| 20 | Osuala, EO, Anarado, AN, Nwazuruoke, JC, Chikodi, I, Okpala, P, & Okafor, CN. (2013, November), "Knowledge, Attitude And Barriers To Nursing Entrepreneurship: A Study Of Selected Nurses In South-east Of Nigeria", West African Journal of Nursing |
| 21 | Egboka, O.L, Ilo C, Ezenduka P, Nwankwo A, Agbapuonwu N & Okafor C.. (2013, August), "A Study On The Prevalence Of Burn Injuries Among Patients Admitted In National Orthopaedic Hospital Enugu,", Education and Science Review Journal for Policy Review and Curriculum Development |
| 22 | Chiejina E.N, Odira CC, Okafor C.N & Sibeudu F.T. (2012, August), "Pain Perception And Behavior Among Women In Labour", International Professional Nursing Journal |
| 23 | Chiejina E.N, Odira CC, Sibeudu F T & Okafor C N. (2012, September), "Childbirth Pain Perception And Behaviour: Socio-cultural Diversity.", American Journal of Scientific Research. |
| 24 | Chiejina E.N, Sibeudu F t, Odira CC & Okafor C N. (2012, October), "Reinforcers To Smoking And The Self Control Measures Among Rural And Urban Dwellers.", European Journal of Social Sciences. |
| 25 | Chiejina E.N, Odira CC, Okafor C N & Sibeudu FT. (2012, October), "Reinforcers To Alcohol Consumption And The Self Control Measures Among Rural And Urban Dwellers", European Journal of Social Sciences. |
| 26 | Chiejina, EN, Odira, CC, Okafor, CN & Orji, IN. (2012, October), "Relationship Between Reinforcers And The Self Control Measures Over Smoking And Alcohol Consumption", Global Advanced Researchers Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences |
| 27 | Chiejina E.N, Okafor C.N & Odira C.C. (2012, ), "Disposal Of Medical Wastes In Health Care Institutions", International Professional Nursing Journal |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Examinerships | |
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| 1 | Chief Examiner, "Final Qualifying Professional Examination for Midwives" (September, 2021 to September, 2021). Completed External Exam |
| 2 | Chief Examiner, "Final Qualifying Professional Examination for General Nurses" (November, 2020 to November, 2020). Completed External Exam |
| 3 | Examiner, "Qualifying Professional Examination for Public Health Nursing Officers" (June, 2018 to June, 2018). Completed External Exam |
| 4 | Examiner, "Professional Examination for Public Health Nursing Officers" (August, 2017 to August, 2017). Completed External Exam |
| 5 | Examiner, "Professional Examination" (November, 2016 to November, 2016). Completed External Exam |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Associate Member, "Federal Road Safety Commission" - 05-30778 (member since 2015), http://www |
| 2 | Fellow Member, "West African College of Nursing" (member since 2015), http://www |
Relevant Events Attended
| Other Events | |
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| 1 | "WACN Update Course/Scientific Conference", (West African College of Nursing), 9th July, 2019 to 12th July, 2019; Workshop/Enugu |
| 2 | "Examiners'Workshop", (Nursing & Midwifery Council of Nigeria), 26th February, 2018 to 1st March, 2018; Umuahia |
| 3 | "WACN Mandatory Update Course/Scientific Conference", (West African College of Nursing (WACN)), 22nd October, 2017 to 27th October, 2017; Enugu |
| 4 | "Mandatory Training Workshop For Public Health Nurse Educators", (West Africa Health Examinations Board (WAHEB)), 10th April, 2017 to 12th April, 2017; Enugu |
| 5 | "Mandatory Training Workshop For Public Health Nurse Educators", (West Africa Health Examinations Board (WAHEB)), 10th October, 2016 to 14th October, 2016; Yaba, Lagos |
| 6 | "Biennial General Meeting & Scientific Conference For Fellows Of The West African College Of Nursing", (West African College of Nursing), 19th July, 2015 to 25th July, 2015; Ghana |
| 7 | "Examiners' Workshop", (Nursing & Midwifery Council of Nigeria), 11th August, 2014 to 15th August, 2014; Asaba |
| 8 | "Workshop", (UNEC & Calvary Torch Mission,USA), 27th August, 2012 to 30th August, 2012; Enugu |
| 9 | "Research Methodology, Funding & Management", (School of Post Graduate Studies,NAU,), 7th July, 2009 to 11th July, 2009; Awka |
| 10 | "Examiners' Workshop", (Nursing & Midwifery Council of Nigeria), 8th June, 2009 to 12th June, 2009; Uyo |