Prof. Chukwuemeka Okwudili Ezeama
Prof. Chukwuemeka Okwudili Ezeama is a PROFESSOR in OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY Department, Faculty Of Medicine in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Address: | Obstetrics And Gynaecology, Faculty Of Medicine, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF MEDICINE |
Department/Sub-Unit: | OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | FEDERAL GOVT COLLEGE ODOGBOLU. (GCE, June, 1988) October, 1982 to June, 1988 |
| 2 | PRACTISING SCHOOL AWKA. (FSLC, February, 1986) January, 1980 to June, 1982 |
| Other / Relevant Certificates | |
| 1 | NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY (November, 1996) October, 1989 to November, 1996 MBBS MEDICINE |
| 2 | NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL (October, 0009) January, 2000 to April, 0008 FWACS OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | HEAD OF DEPARTMENT, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY October, 2019 to October, 2020 |
| 2 | READER, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVRSITY October, 2018 to Present |
| 3 | SUB DEAN, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVRSITY November, 2016 to October, 2018 |
| 4 | SENIOR LECTURER, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVRSITY October, 2015 to October, 2018 |
| 5 | LECTURER I, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVRSITY December, 2012 to October, 2015 |
| 6 | CONSULTANT, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVRSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL January, 2009 to December, 2012 |
| 7 | POST FELLOWSHIP SENIOR REGISTRAR, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVRSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL August, 2008 to January, 2009 |
| 8 | SENIOR REGISTRAR, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVRSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL October, 2004 to April, 2008 |
| 9 | HEAD OF DEPARTMENT, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY February, 0021 to February, 2022 |
Creative Output
| Book Chapters | |
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| 1 | Ogelle, O.M., Onwusulu D.N., Ezeama E. (2020, October) .. (2020, October) Distension Media In Hysteroscopy Springer Publishing, Switzerland Springer Publishing, Switzerland |
| 2 | Ikpeze OC, Ezeama CO, Ogelle OM,. (2009, January) Eponyms and Acronyms commonly used in Obstetrics and Gynaecology’, Africana First, |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | OKUNNA N, EZEAMA NN, EZEAMA CO, MUNALA L. (2022, October), "EXPLORING PHYSICIANS EXPERIENCES UNDER THE NATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE SCHEME IN SOUTH EASTERN NIGERIA", INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HEALTH PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT |
| 2 | Cyril C. Ikeoha , 1 Chidebe C. Anikwe , 1,2 Osita S. Umeononihu , 2 Bartholomew C. Okorochukwu,3 Johnbosco E. Mamah,1 George U. Eleje , 2 Chukwuemeka O. Ezeama , 2 Basil I. Nwokoye,1 Chigozie F. Okoroafor,1 and Ikechukwu S. Ugwoke. (2022, September), "Fetal Fibronectin as a Predictor of Preterm Delivery: A Nigerian Cohort Study", BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL |
| 3 | 1. CO Ezeama, CC Okoro, JI Ikechbelu. (2021, January), "Case Report: Intrauterine Retention Of Fetal Bones: An Unusual Cause Of Infertility. Orient Journal Of Medicine 2021, 33 (1-2), 62-66", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 4 | 2. TU Mbaeri, CO Ezeama, C Odo.. (2020, January), "Primary Infertility Secondary To Posterior Urethral Valve. Nigerian Journal Of Surgery 2020, Volume 26 Issue 1", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 5 | 2. Eleje GU, Ilika CP, Ezeama CO, Umeobika JC, Oguejiofor CB. (2017, January), "Feto-maternal Outcomes Of Women With Rhesus Iso-immunization In A Nigerian Tertiary Health Care Institution..", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 6 | 3. Mbachu II, Ezeama C, Osuagwu K, Umeononihu OS, Ezeama N. (2017, January), "A Cross Sectional Study Of Maternal Near Miss At A Rural Tertiary Centre In Southern Nigeria", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 7 | 4. Ezeama NN, Ezeama CO, Nwabueze AS, Nnebue CC, Ifeadike CO, Adogu POU, Emelumadu OF,. (2017, January), "Essential Medicine And Commodities For Reproductive Health: Representation On The 2010 Nigeria Essential Medicines List.", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 8 | 5. Eleje GU, Ezeugwu EC,,Eke AC, Eleje LI, Ikechebelu JI, Ezebialu IU, Obiora CC, Nwosu BO, Ezeama CO , Udigwe GO, Okafor CI, Ezeugwu FO,. (2017, January), "Accuracy Of A Combined Insulin Like Growth Factor Binding Protein-1/interlukin-6 Test (Premaquick) In Predicting Delivery In Women With Threatened Preterm Labour.", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 9 | Eleje GU, Ezugwu EC, Eke AC, Ikechebelu JI, Ezeama CO, Ezebialu IU, Ojiegbe NO, Obiora CC, Okafor CI, Udigwe GO, Obi Nwosu B, Ezugwu FO. (2017, April), "Accuracy And Response Time Of Dual Biomarker Model Of Insulin-like Growth Factor Binding Protein-1/ Alpha Fetoprotein (Amnioquick Duo+) In Comparison To Placental Alpha-microglobulin-1 Test In Diagnosis Of Premature Rupture Of Membranes", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 10 | 6. Mbachu II, Udigwe GO, Ezeama CO, Eleje GU, Eke AC. (2017, January), "Effect Of On Site Training On The Accuracy Of Blood Loss Estimation In A Simulated Obstetric Environment:", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 11 | 7. Eleje GU, Ezeugwu EC, Eke AC, Ikechebelu JI,Obiora CC, Ojiegbe NO, Ezebialu IU, Ezeama CO, Nwosu BO, Udigwe GO, Okfor CI, Ezeugwu FO.. (2017, January), "Comparision Of The Duo Of Insulin Like Growth Factor Binding Protein -1/Alpha Fetoprotein (amnioquick Duo +) And Traditional Clinical Assesments For Diagnosing Premature Rupture Of Fetal Membranes.", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 12 | 7. Eleje GU, Ezeugwu EC, Eke AC, Ikechebelu JI,Obiora CC, Ojiegbe NO, Ezebialu IU, Ezeama CO, Nwosu BO, Udigwe GO, Okfor CI, Ezeugwu FO. (2017, January), "Comparision Of The Duo Of Insulin Like Growth Factor Binding Protein -1/Alpha Fetoprotein (amnioquick Duo +) And Traditional Clinical Assesments For Diagnosing Premature Rupture Of Fetal Membranes.", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 13 | 8. Eleje GU, Ezugwu EC, Eke AC, Eleje LI, Ikechebelu JI, Afiadigwe EA, Ezugwu FO, Udigwe GO, Okafor CI, Ezeama CO.. (2015, January), "Diagnostic Performance Of Placental Alpha-microglobulin-1 Test In Women With Prolonged Pre-labour Rupture Of Membranes.", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 14 | 10.3109/14767058.2015.1046375 9. Eleje GU, Onwusulu DN, Ezeama CO, Afiadigwe EA, Eke AC, Ikechebelu JI, Okwuosa AO.. (2015, January), "Perceptions Of Focused Prenatal Among Women Attending Two Tertiary Centers In Nigeria.", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 15 | 10. Adinma JIB , Adinma ED, Eke NO, Ikeako LC, Ezeama CO, Eleje GU. (2015, January), ". Pain Relief In Postabortion Care Practiced By Healthcare Professionals In South Eastern Nigeria.", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 16 | 11. Eleje GU, Ezugwu EC, Ogunyemi D, Eleje LI, Ikechebelu JI, Igwegbe AO , Okonkwo JE, Ikpeze OC, Udigwe GO, Onah HE, Nwosu BO, Ezeama CO, Ezenkwele . (2015, January), "Accuracy And Cost Analysis Of Placental Alpha-microglobulin-1 Test In The Diagnosis Of Premature Rupture Of Fetal Membranes In Resource Limited Community Settings", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 17 | 12. Ezeama CO, Eleje GU, Ezeama NN, Igwegbe AO, Ikechebelu JI, Ugboaja JO , Ezebialu IU, Eke AC.. (2014, January), "A Comparison Of Prophylactic Intramuscular Ergometrine And Oxytocin For Women In The Third Stage Of Labor", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 18 | 13. Ezeama CO, Eleje GU, Okonkwo T, Ikechebelu JI. (2014, January), "Partner Human Immunodeficiency Virus Sero-discordance In Nnewi, Nigeria. J", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 19 | 14. Eleje GU, Adinma JI, Ghasi S, Ikechebelu JI, Igwegbe AO, Okonkwo JE, Okafor CI, Ezeama CO, Ezebialu I, Ogbuagu C. (2014, January), ". Antibiotic Susceptibility Pattern Of Genital Tract Bacteria In Pregnant Women With Preterm Premature Rupture Of Membranes In A Resource-limited Setting", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 20 | 15. Eleje GU, Adinma JI, Ugwuanyi DC, Ikechebelu JI, Okafor CI, Ezeama CO, Ogbuagu CN. (2014, January), "Genital Tract Microbial Isolate In Women With Preterm Pre-labour Rupture Of Membranes In Resource-constrained Community Setting. Journal Of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 2014; 30: 1-4", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 21 | 16. Mbachu II, Udigwe GO, Okafor CI, Umeononihu OS, Ezeama CO, Eleje GU. (2013, January), "The Pattern And Obstetric Outcome Of Hypertensive Disorders Of Pregnancy In Nnewi, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal Of Medicine 2013; 22(2):117-122", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 22 | 17. Ezeama CO, Ikechebelu JI, Obiechina NJ, Ezeama NN.. (2013, January), ". Clinical Presentation Of Uterine Fibroids In Nnewi, Nigeria: A 5 Year Review. Annals Of Medical And Health Sciences Research, 2013; 2(2):114-118", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 23 | 18. Dutt S, Ezeama CO. (2013, January), "The Use Of Option B+ In Prevention Of Mother To Child Transmission Of HIV Infection Programs Journal Of HIV And Human Reproduction 2013; 1(2):84-86", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 24 | 19. Eke NO, Ezeama CO, Eke CO, Eleje GU, Akabuike JC, Ezebialu IU. (2013, January), "Knowledge Of Cervical Cancer And Its Screening Amongst Female Workers In Nnewi, Nigeria. Afrimedic Journal 2013; 1(1):31-36", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 25 | 20. Ezebialu IU, Obiechina NJA, Mbachu II, Ukanwa U, Ezeama CO.. (2013, January), "Pattern Of Presentation Of Cervical Cancer At Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi. Afrimedic Journal 2013; 1(1):21-23", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 26 | 21. Adinma JIB, Adinma ED, Ikeako LC, Ezeama CO. (2011, January), "Abortion Treatment By Health Professionals In South-eastern Nigeria. Journal Of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 2011; 31(6):529-532", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 27 | 22. Adinma JI, L Ikeako, Adinma ED, Ezeama CO, Ugboaja JO. (2010, January), "Awareness And Practice Of Post Abortion Care Services Among Health Care Professionals In Southeastern Nigeria. Southeast Asian Journal Of Tropical Medicine And Public Health, 2010; 41(3): 696-704", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 28 | 23. Ikechebelu JI, Ezeama CO, Obiechina NJA. (2010, January), "The Use Of Torniquet To Reduce Blood Loss At Myomectomy. Nigerian Journal Of Clinical Practice, 2010; 13(2): 154-158", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 29 | 24. Adinma JI, Ikeako L, Adinma ED, Ezeama CO, Eke. (2010, January), "Postabortion Care Counseling Practiced By Health Professionals In Southeastern Nigeria. International Journal Of Gynecology & Obstetrics, 2010; 111 (1):53-56", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 30 | 25. Eleje GU, Ezebialu IU, Umeobika JC, Eke AC, Ezeama CO. (2010, January), "Pre-Labour Rupture Of Membranes At Term: A Review Of Management In A Health Care Institution. Afrimedic Journal, 2010; 1(2): 10-14", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 31 | 26. Adinma E.D., Ezeama C., Adinma J.I.B., Asuzu M.C., Uchendu U.O, ‘. (2009, December), "Knowledge And Practice Of Universal Precautions Against Blood Borne Pathogens Amongst House Officers And Nurses In Tertiary Health Institutions In South East Nigeria’. Nigerian Journal Of Clinical Practice, December 2009, Vol. 12, No. 4, Pp 398 – 402.", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 32 | 26. Adinma E.D., Ezeama C., Adinma J.I.B., Asuzu M.C., Uchendu U.O, ‘. (2009, December), "Knowledge And Practice Of Universal Precautions Against Blood Borne Pathogens Amongst House Officers And Nurses In Tertiary Health Institutions In South East Nigeria’. Nigerian Journal Of Clinical Practice, December 2009, Vol. 12, No. 4, Pp 398 – 402.", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 33 | 27. Obiechina N.J.A, Ugboaja J.O. Ezeama C.O., Muonago E.N. (2009, March), "Clinical Pattern And Management Outcome Of Uterine Fibroids Seen In A Private Specialist Hospital In South East Nigeria’, Tropical Journal Of Medical Research, March 2009, Vol. 13, No. 1, Pp 45 – 48.", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 34 | 28. Obiechina N. J. A, Ezeama C.O., Ukanwa U.. (2008, September), "Obstetric Indices At Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital Nnewi Anambra State Nigeria’ Tropical Journal Of Medical Research, September 2008, Vol. 12 No 2.", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 35 | 29. Obiechina N.J.A, Ugboaja J.O. Ezeama C.O.,. (2008, September), "Ectopic Pregnancies Seen At Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital Nnewi: A Five Year Review’. Tropical Journal Of Medical Rresearch, September 2008, Vol. 12, No 2.", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 36 | 30. Obiechina N. J. A., Ezeama C.O., Ugboaja J.O.,. (2008, September), "A Five Year Review Of Caesarean Sections At Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital Nnewi Anambra State, Nigeria’ Tropical Journal Of Medical Research, September 2008, Vol. 12, No 2.", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 37 | 31. Obiechina N.J.A, Ugboaja J.O. Ezeama C.O. (2008, September), "Grandmultiparity. ‘Reasons For The Index Pregnancy’, Tropical Journal Of Medical Research, September 2008, Vol. 12, No 2.", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 38 | 32. Obiechina N.J.A, Ugboaja J.O. Ezeama C.O.,. (2008, September), "Monago E.N. ‘Pattern Of Gynaecological Malignancies Seen At Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi, South East Nigeria: A Ten Year Review’, Tropical Journal Of Medical Research, September 2008, Vol. 12, No 2.", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 39 | 33. Obiechina N. J. A., Ezeama C.O., Ugboaja J. O.,. (2008, March), "‘Salpingo-Cutaneous Fistula In An Adolescent Resulting From Septic Induced Abortion’, Tropical Journal Of Medical Research , March 2008, Vol. 12, No. 1", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 40 | 34. Obiechina N. J. A., Ezeama C.O., Ugboaja J.O. (2008, March), "‘Massive Haematometra Arising From Herbal Treatment Of Menorrhagia Associated With Uterine Fibroids’, Tropical Journal Of Medical Research. March 2008, Vol. 12, No. 1", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 41 | 35. Obiechina N. J. A., Ezeama C.O., Ezenri U, Ugboaja J. O. (2007, March), "Outcome Of Pregnancy Following A Previous Lower Segment Caesarean Section - A 5 Year Study At The Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital Nnewi (2002-2006)’. Tropical Journal Of Medical Research, March 2007, Vol. 11, No. 1.", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "INTRAVENOUS VERSUS INTRAMUSCULAR OXYTOCIN FOR PREVENTING ATONIC PRIMARY POST PARTUM HAEMORRHAGE FOR THE THIRD STAGE OF LABOUR IN NAUTH NNEWI. A DOUBLE BLIND RANDOMISED STUDY" (2019). Completed Doctorate project by DR OKAFORCHA EMMANUEL IKECHUKWU |
| 2 | "CORELATES AND PATTERN OF POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION AMONGST WOMEN IN NNEWI, SOUTH EASTERN NIGERIA" (2016). Completed Doctorate project by DR OKEKE FRANKLIN |
| 3 | "CORELATES AND PATTERN OF POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION AMONGST WOMEN IN NNEWI, SOUTH EASTERN NIGERIA" (2016). Completed Doctorate project by DR OKEKE FRANKLIN |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "WEST AFRICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS" (October, 2021 to October, 2021). Completed External Exam |
| 2 | Examiner, "WEST AFRICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS" (April, 2021 to April, 2021). Completed External Exam |
| 3 | Examiner, "4TH MBBS EXAM" (May, 2021 to May, 2021). Completed External Exam |
| 4 | Examiner, "WEST AFRICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS" (October, 2020 to October, 2020). Completed External Exam |
| 5 | Examiner, "WEST AFRICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS" (October, 2018 to October, 2018). Completed External Exam |
| 6 | Examiner, "4TH MBBS EXAM" (November, 2016 to November, 2016). Completed External Exam |
| Accreditation Panel Memberships | |
| 1 | MEMEBER, "WEST AFRICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS ACCREDITATION PANEL TO FMC LOKOJA" (July, 2019) |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | MEMEBER, "COMMITTEE FOR SMOOTH TAKE OFF OF BASIC CLINICAL SCIENCES NAU" (August, 2021) |
| 2 | COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN, "CEREMONIAL / WORKSHOP COMMITTEE" (July, 2021) |
| 3 | MEMEBER, "SPACE ALLOCATION COMMITTEE" (April, 2021) |
| 4 | HEAD OF DEPARTMENT, "NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVRSITY" (October, 2020 to October, 2021) |
| 5 | HEAD OF DEPARTMENT, "NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVRSITY" (October, 2019 to October, 2020) |
| 6 | MEMEBER, "CEREMONIAL / PROTOCOL COMMITTEE" (October, 2019) |
| 7 | MEMEBER, "FACULTY OSCE COMMITTEE" (October, 2019) |
| 8 | COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN, "FOCAL PERSON PMTCT" (January, 2019) |
| 9 | MEMEBER, "NAUTH CLINICAL AUDIT COMMITTEE" (April, 2019) |
| 10 | MEMEBER, "NAUTH MATERNITY SECTIION COMMITTEE" (March, 2019) |
| 11 | MEMEBER, "MATERNITY SECTION COMMITTEE" (March, 2019) |
| 12 | MEMEBER, "MDCAN ADVISOR TO OUTREACH COMMITTEE" (July, 2018) |
| 13 | COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN, "DTLC MONITORING COMMITTEE" (January, 2017 to October, 2018) |
| 14 | COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN, "INDUCTION CEEMONY COMMITTEE" (January, 2017) |
| 15 | SUB DEAN, "NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVRSITY" (October, 2016 to October, 2018) |
| 16 | COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN, "MDCAN OUTREACH COMMITTEE" (June, 2016) |
| 17 | MEMEBER, "VALEDICTORY AWARD" (August, 2014) |
| 18 | MEMEBER, "HALL WARDEN" (February, 2013) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "MEDICCAL AND DENTAL CONSULTANTS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA" (member since 2019), https://www.mdcan.org.ng/ |
| 2 | Associate Member, "INTERNATONALL SOCIETY OG GYNAECOLOGICAL ENDOSCOPY" (member since 2018), https://www.isge.org/ |
| 3 | Full Member, "FELLOW INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS" (member since 2018), https://www.icsglobal.org/ |
| 4 | Full Member, "MEDICAL AND DENTAL CONSULTANTS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA" (member since 2009), https://www.mdcan.org.ng/ |
| 5 | Full Member, "FELLO WEST AFRICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS" (member since 2008), https://www.wacscoac.org/ |
| 6 | Full Member, "SOCIETY OF GYNECOLOGY AND OBSTETRICS OF NIGERIA" (member since 2008), https://sogon.org/ |
| 7 | Full Member, "NIGERIAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION" (member since 1996), https://nationalnma.org/ |