Mrs. Ifeoma Adaigwe Amaechi
Mrs. Ifeoma Adaigwe Amaechi is a LECTURER I in MEDICAL REHABILITATION AND PHYSIOTHERAPY Department, Faculty Of Health Science And Technology in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
Ifeoma Adaigwe Amaechi is a Physiotherapist, Researcher, Lecturer and Clinical Instructor with special interest in Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy and Health Promotion.
She is a christian, happily married to Mr. Chinedum Amaechi and they both have 3 children.
She is passionate about helping and guiding young men and women into purposeful living.
Personal Information
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Address: | Medical Rehabilitation And Physiotherapy, Faculty Of Health Science And Technology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY |
Department/Sub-Unit: | MEDICAL REHABILITATION AND PHYSIOTHERAPY |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Nnamdi Azikwe University, Nnewi Campus. (Master Degree, November, 2017) January, 2013 to July, 2017 MSc. Medical Rehabilitation (Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy) |
| 2 | Nnamdi Azikwe University, Nnewi Campus. (Bachelor Degree, July, 2010) September, 2004 to July, 2010 BMR Medical Rehabilitation |
| 3 | Ado Girls Secondary School. (SSCE, June, 2004) September, 1997 to July, 2003 |
| 4 | All Saints Primary School, Onitsha. (FSLC, July, 1997) July, 1991 to July, 1997 |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Hall Warden, Chinedu Chukwuneke Hostel, CHS Okofia July, 2023 to Present |
| 2 | Faculty ICT Officer, Faculty of Health Science amd Technology, Nnamdi Azikwe University, Nnewi campus January, 2023 to Present |
| 3 | Chairman Induction Committee, Department of Medical Rehabilitation, Nnamdi Azikiwe University May, 2022 to Present |
| 4 | Lecturer 1, Nnamdi Azikwe University, Awka October, 2021 to Present |
| 5 | ICT Officer, Department of Medical Rehabilitation, Nnamdi Azikiwe University January, 2021 to May, 2023 |
| 6 | Lecturer II, Nnamdi Azikwe University, Awka October, 2018 to September, 2021 |
| 7 | Assistant Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikwe University, Awka October, 2017 to October, 2018 |
| 8 | Technologist I, Nnamdi Azikwe University, Awka February, 2016 to October, 2017 |
| 9 | Clinical Exams Coordinator, Department of Medical Rehabilitation, Nnamdi Azikiwe University February, 2014 to July, 2018 |
| 10 | Head of Technologist, Department of Medical Rehabilitation, Nnamdi Azikiwe University March, 2013 to December, 2018 |
| 11 | Technologist II, Nnamdi Azikwe University, Awka February, 2013 to February, 2016 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | Uzoamaka Nwakaego Akobundu, SochimaJohnmarkObiekwe, Ginika Lovelyn Okonkwo, Uchenna Prosper Okonkwo, Ifeoma Adaigwe Amaechi, Ebere Yvonne Ihegihu, Nnaemeka Charles Ani, Joseph Onuwa Umunnah. (2025, February), "Low Back Pain in theThird Trimester: Social Implications for Pregnant Women in Nigerian Suburban Hospitals", Lifestyle Medicine, Lifestyle Medicine, 2025; 6:e70010 |
| 2 | Onwuakagba IU, Uchendu EO, Obiekwe SJ, Okoye EC, Kanu FC, Amaechi IA, Akosile CO, Okafor AC, Okoye EC.. (2025, January), "Bullying in the healthcare workplace: a cross-sectional study of Nigwrian Physiotherapists", Bulletin of Faculty of Physical Therapy, Vol. 30, (Issue 6), pp 1-10 |
| 3 | Anaje OD, Nwani PO, Nwosu MC, Asomugha LA, Anaje CC, Amaechi IA, Akobundu UN, Ebeogu OG, Eze LI, Morah NJ, Oriji SO, Ndukwe CC, Omaga IC and Ogunniyi A.. (2025, March), "Prevalence of active convulsive epilepsy in Dunukofia County in South East Nigeria: a door-to-door survey", Acta Epileptologica, Vol. 7, (Issue 21) |
| 4 | Amaechi, I.A, Okenwa, M.F, Obiekwe, S.J, Asogwo,E.N, Val-Eze, I.R, Chukwuemeka, U.M, Nwani,P.O, Marfu,F.A. (2025, February), "Health-related Quality of Life and anthropometric indices in Hypertensive Patients in a Nigerian community- A Cross-Sectional Study", Tropical Journal of Medical Research, Vol. 24, (Issue 21), pp 1-13 |
| 5 | Ezinne Chika Ekediegwu, Ogochukwu Kelechi Onyeso, Chiamaka Nwanne, Ifeoma Blessing Nwosu, Chiedozie James Alumona, Kelechi Mirabel Onyeso, Echezona Nelson Domnic Ekechukwu, Ebere Yvonne Ihegihu, Ifeoma Adaigwe Amaechi, Okwukweka Emmanuela Aruma, Adesola Christiana Odole. (2024, September), "COVID‑19 hand hygiene practices and its barriers among health care workers in a low‑resource setting: a cross‑sectional study in Nigeria", Discover social sciences and health, Vol. 4, Article 43 |
| 6 | Ifeoma Adaigwe Amaechi, Agnes Uzoamaka Nwoko, Sochima Johnmark Obiekwe, Chinedum Emmanuel Amaechi, Ifeoma Rita Val-Eze, Enuma Nkechinyelu Asogwo, Fatai Adesina Maruf. (2024, September), "Factors Affecting Exercise Self-Efficacy and Temptation to not exercise among community-dwelling adults with Hypertension in Nnewi North, Anambra, Nigeria", Journal of Biomedical Investigation, Vol. 12, (Issue 2), pp 236-258 |
| 7 | Onwuakagba IU, Obiekwe SJ, Okoye EC, Kanu FC, Amaechi IA, Akosile CO. (2024, September), "The Igbo version of the Global Physical Activity Questionnaire(GPAQ)- A cross-cultural adaptation study", Journal of activity, sedentary and sleep behaviours, Vol. 3, (Issue 20), pp 1-9 |
| 8 | Onwuakagba IU, Obiekwe SJ, Okoye EC, Kanu FC, Amaechi IA, Akosile CO. (2024, September), "The Igbo version of the Global Physical Activity Questionnaire(GPAQ)- A cross-cultural adaptation study", Journal of activity, sedentary and sleep behaviours, Vol. 3, (Issue 20), pp 1-9 |
| 9 | Chukwuemeka U.M, BENJAMIN C.P, Uchenwoke C.I, Okonkwo U.P, Anakor A.C, Ede S.S, Fabunmi A.A, Amaechi, I.A, Akobundu U.N. (2024, March), "Impact of squatting on selected cardiovascular parameters among College students", Scientific Reports, Vol. 2024, (Issue 14) |
| 10 | C.E. Ezenwaka, C.U. Nwankwo, Rosemary A. Analike, PhD2, M. Moriyama, A.J. Afonne, P.C. Ottiwu, B.T Onyeje, J.N Okoli, , Ifeoma A. Amaechi, G.I Ahaneku. (2024, May), "The Baseline Self-Efficacy Scores to Manage Chronic Diseases Amongst Nigerian Patients with Non-Communicable Diseases are Sub-Optimal", Inquiry: The Journal of Health care organization, provision and financing, Vol. 61, pp 1-8 |
| 11 | Anaje O.D, Nwani P.O, Nwosu M.C, Asomugha L.A, Anaje C C, Amaechi I.A, Ebeogu O.G, Oriji S.O, Ndukwe C.C, Eze L.I, Morah N.J Omaga I.C, Ogunniyi A. (2024, August), "Prevalence and patterns of seizure-related injuries: A study of people living with epilepsy found in a community door-to-dor survey in southeast Nigeria", Annals of African Medicine |
| 12 | Ifeoma Adaigwe Amaechi, Augustine Onyebuchi Akadieze, Paul Osemeke Nwani. (2023, March), "Stigmatizing Attitude towards Mental Illness, Disabilities, Emotional and Behavioural Disorders among healthcare students in a Tropical University College of Health Sciences", Journal of Education and Health Promotion, Vol. 12, (Issue 82) |
| 13 | Amaechi IA, Ozodi CM, Akadieze OA, Chukwudebelu AE, Nwani PO. (2023, May), "Exercise Decisional Balance among persons living with Hypertension in a South-Eastern State of Nigeria", Orient Journal of Medicine, Vol. 35, (Issue 2), pp 45-57 |
| 14 | Chukwuemeka,U.M; Okoro,F.C; Okonkwo, U.P; Amaechi,I.A; Anakor,A.C; Onwuakagba, I.U; Okafor, N.C. (2023, February), "Knowledge, awareness and presence of Cardiovascular risk factors among college staff of a Nigerian University", Bulletin of faculty of physical therapy, Vol. 28, (Issue 8) |
| 15 | Ebere Ihegihu, Kenechukwu Anyaeche, Chima Ihegihu, Chigozie Mbada, Ifeoma Adaigwe Amaechi, et al. (2022, June), "Physical Activity Participation, Exercise Self-efficacy and self-motivation among students in a Nigerian University", Journal of Biomedical Investigations, Vol. 19, (Issue 2), pp 36-53 |
| 16 | Uchenna Prosper Okonkwo, Daniel Okechukwu, Ifeoma Onwuakagba,Emmauel Cheibuka Okoye,....Ifeoma Amaechi, et al. (2022, November), "Knowledge and perception of clinical physiotherapy students about physiotherapy management of stroke survivors with visual impairment", British Journal of Visual Impairment |
| 17 | UP Okonkwo, EM Anyoke, IU Onwuakagba....IA Amaechi et al. (2022, July), "Profile of Stroke Survivors managed St the Physiotherapy Department of a Tertiary Teaching Hospital in South East Nigeria", Tropical Journal of Medical Research, Vol. 21, (Issue 1), pp 45-54 |
| 18 | Ebere Yvonne Ihegihu, Ifeoma Blessing Nnam, Ifeoma Adaigwe Amaechi, Joseph Umunnah, Stanley Monday Maduagwu, Uzoamaka Nwakego Akobundu. (2022, November), "Knowledge Attitude and practice of pelvic floor muscle exercise among pregnant women attending antenatal clinics in Nnewi, Nigeria", Tropical Journal of Medical Research, Vol. 21, (Issue 2), pp 93-100 |
| 19 | UMUNNAH Joseph Onuwa, MMADIEKE Ogochukwu Charity, AMAECHI Ifeoma Adaigwe, ALOM Grace Ogonnaya.. (2021, July), "Disability Level, Physical Activity Limitations, Self-esteem And Self-efficacy Of Persons Living With Leprosy In Selected States In Nigeria", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 13, (Issue 1), pp 1-8 |
| 20 | Emmanuel Chiebuka Okoye, Stella Onyinye Oyedum, Christopher Olusanjo Akosile, Ifeoma Uchenna Onwuakagba, Peter Olanrewaju Ibikunle, Uchenna Prosper Ok. (2019, December), "Cross-cultural Adaptation And Validation Of The Reintegration To Normal Living Index Into IGBO Language Among Individuals With Mobility Disability", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 21 | Chima Collins Ihegihu, Ebere Yvonne Ihegihu, Emmanuel Chiebuka Okoye, Ifeoma Adaigwe Okeke, Prosper Uchenna Okonkwo, Rita Nkechi Ativie. (2018, October), "Oral Diclofenac Sodium, Quadriceps Strengthening Exercises And Infrared Radiation Therapy In The Treatment Of Osteoarthritis Of The Knee In A South-Eastern Nigerian Population", International Journal of Health Sciences and Research |
| 22 | Peter O Ibikunle, ES Oladipo, NJ Chukwu, Adaigwe Ifeoma Okeke. (2016, September), "Establishing The Psychometric Properties Of The IGBO Version Of The Participation Scale", Leprosy Review |
| 23 | PO Ibikunle, SE Oladipo, JN Chukwu, AC Odole, AI Okeke. (2015, March), "Establishing The Reliability And Construct Validity Of The Igbo Version Of Screening Activity Limitation And Safety Awareness Scale In Persons With Hansen Disease", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 24 | CO Akosile, CU Agu, BOA Adegoke, EC Okoye, IA Okeke, G Emeahara. (2014, March), "Physical Activity, Fear Of Falling, And Falls In Nigerian Older Adults", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 25 | Akosile CO1, Okoye EC , Adegoke BOA , Mbada CE , Maruf FA and Okeke IA. (2013, June), "Burden, Health And Quality Of Life Of Nigerian Stroke Caregivers", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| Thesis | |
| 1 | Okeke Adaigwe Ifeoma. (2017, September), "Pulmonary Function Cardiovascular status physical activity level and adiposity indices among long distance drivers in anambra state.". |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Ebere Ihegihu, Kenechukwu Anyaeche, Chima Ihegihu, Chigozie Mbada, Ifeoma Adaigwe Amaechi, et al. (2021, November), "Physical Activity Participation, Exercise Self-efficacy and self-motivation among students in a Nigerian University", |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Reviewerships | |
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| 1 | Reviewer, "Aetiology and Outcome of Obstetric- Related Acute Kidney Injury in Benue State University Teaching Hospital – Makurdi, Nigeria – A Three year Review Tropical Journal or Medical Research" (January, 2023) |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Faculty ICT Officer, "Faculty of Health Science amd Technology, Nnamdi Azikwe University, Nnewi campus" (February, 2023) |
| 2 | Secretary, Professional/Clinical Exams Coordination Committee, "Department of Medical Rehabilitation, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi campus" (January, 2022) |
| 3 | ICT Officer, "department of Medical Rehabilitation, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi campus" (July, 2021) |
| 4 | Collation Officer, "Independent Electoral Committee (INEC)" (November, 2019 to November, 2019) |
| 5 | Reviewer, "Faculty of Health Science Ethical Review Committee" (October, 2017) |
| 6 | Steering Committee Treasurer, "UNIZIK Physiotherapy Alumni Association" (December, 2017) |
| 7 | Associate Training Secretary, "Nigeria Fellowship of Evangelical Students (NIFES)" (October, 2015) |
| 8 | Head Technologist Department of MedRehab, "Nnamdi Azikwe University, Awka" (February, 2014 to December, 2019) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "UNIZIK Physiotherapy Alumni Association" (member since 2016), https://chat.whatsapp.com/KvfzmVZrtiL208bGjTtc8N |
| 2 | Full Member, "Nigeria Cardiorespiratory Specialty Physiotherapy Group" (member since 2015), https://www.nsphysio.org/nsp-specialty-groups |
| 3 | Full Member, "Medical Rehabilitation Therapists (Registration) Board of Nigeria (MRTB)" (member since 2011), https://www.mrtb.gov.ng/en/ |
Relevant Events Attended
| Workshop | |
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| 1 | "MRS Data Analysis Workshop", (Medical Research Society), 7th June, 2023 to 9th June, 2023; College of Health Sciences, Okofia campus |