Dr. George Uchenna Eleje

Dr. George Uchenna Eleje is a PROFESSOR in OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY Department, Faculty Of Medicine in Nnamdi Azikiwe University

Dr. George Uchenna Eleje

Staff Profile

Dr George Eleje is a Reader (Associate Professor) at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus, Nigeria and a Senior Consultant Obstetrician-Gynecologist at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi, Nigeria. He is currently the Deputy Director, Research and Innovations, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria and Research Co-ordinator at the Effective Care Research Unit, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus, Nigeria. Presently, Dr Eleje is the Academic Editor of BMC Women’s Health as well as Obstetrics and Gynecology International. He previously held the role of Deputy Editor, Afrimedic Journal and currently contributing to capacity building in training of over 500 Medical Students and Resident Doctors in Nigeria. He pioneered Premaquick and Chorioquick researches for preterm labor prediction and chorioamnionitis respectively. He has a special interest in novel Drug development, Women’s Health, including Evidence Based Medicine (Cochrane Systematic Reviews) researches. He is a reviewer to numerous international Journals including Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. Dr Eleje is a Fellow of The International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO). He is also a Fellow of the South African Cochrane Center through a grant received from the Effective Health Care Research Consortium www.evidence4health.org. He is a contact person for four of Cochrane Systematic Reviews and co-author on five others in progress. Dr Eleje has numerous publications in local and international Journals.

Personal Information

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Obstetrics And Gynaecology, Faculty Of Medicine, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
Faculty/Unit:
FACULTY OF MEDICINE
Department/Sub-Unit:
OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY

Academic Qualifications

Degrees / Basic Certificates
1West African College Of Surgeons. (Post-Graduate Degree, February, 2014)
September, 2007 to April, 2013
FWACS Obstetrics And Gynecology
2National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria. (Post-Graduate Degree, December, 2009)
October, 2007 to January, 2010
MMCOG PART 1 FELLOWSHIP Of Obstetrics And Gynecology
3Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. (Bachelor Degree, November, 2006)
September, 1999 to November, 2006
MBBS Medicine And Surgery
4Special Science School Ihe Awgu. (SSCE, June, 1995)
September, 1992 to June, 1995
SSCE Secondary School

Relevant/Working Experience

1Chairman, Faculty of Medicine Committee for the Development of UNIZIK Alumni Computerization of Graduate Records, Nnamdi Azikiwe University
October, 2021 to Present
2Chairman, Faculty of Medicine Grant Committee, Nnamdi Azikiwe University
September, 2021 to September, 2022
3Head of Department, Nnamdi Azikiwe University
February, 2021 to Present
4Deputy Director, Research and Innovations, Nnamdi Azikiwe University
October, 2019 to Present
5Hospital (NAUTH) Co-ordinator, Maternal and Perinatal Database for Quality, Equity and Dignity (MPD-4-QED) Programme in Nigeria, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital
April, 2019 to Present
6Data Record Officer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University
September, 2015 to Present
7Research Co-ordinator, Effective Care Research Unit, Nnamdi Azikiwe University
January, 2015 to Present
8Chairman-Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department re-accredation Committee of the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital
November, 2014 to November, 2015
9Examination Officer, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University
October, 2014 to October, 2016
10Faculty ICT Officer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University
April, 2014 to February, 2021
11Fellow, FIGO
September, 2012 to February, 2012
12Senior Registrar, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital
January, 2010 to December, 2012

Creative Output

Books
1Eleje GU. (2017, November) Punchline in Obstetrics and Gynecology Best Conxpt, Vol. 1, (Issue 1)
2Eleje GU, Obiechina NJ. (2012, September) A Review of Emergency Peripartum Hysterectomies in Nnewi, Nigeria: Issues of Relevance and surgical procedures for Emergency Peripartum Hysterectomies in Nigeria LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, pp ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9783659242113
Journal Articles
1Eleje GU, Onubogu CU, Fiebai PO, Mbachu II, Akaba GO, Loto OM, et al.. (2022, April), "Mother-to-child transmission of human immunodeficiency virus, hepatitis B virus and hepatitis C virus among pregnant women with single, dual or triplex infections of human immunodeficiency virus, hepatitis B virus and hepatitis C virus in Nigeria: A systematic review and meta-analysis.", SAGE Open Medicine, Vol. 10, pp 20503121221095411
2Eleje GU, Ugwu EO, Enebe JT, Okoro CC, Okpala BC, Ezeora NC, et al. (2022, March), "Cesarean section rate and outcomes during and before the first wave of COVID-19 pandemic", SAGE Open Medicine, Vol. 10, pp 20503121221085453
3Okpala BC, Echendu ST, Ikechebelu JI, Eleje GU, Joe-Ikechebelu NN, Nwajiaku LA, Nwachukwu CE, Igbodike EP, Nnoruka MC, Okpala AN, Ofojebe CJ, Umeononihu OS. (2022, April), "Roberts syndrome with tetraphocomelia: A case report and literature review.", SAGE Open Medical Case Reports, Vol. 10, pp 2050313X221094077
4Nduka IJ, Ejie IL, Okafor CE, Eleje GU, Ekwunife OI.. (2022, March), "Interventions to increase mammography screening uptake among women living in low-income and middle-income countries: a protocol for a systematic review.", BMJ Open, Vol. 12, (Issue 3), pp e056901
5Ekwunife OI, Anetoh MU, Kalu SO, Ele PU, Egbewale BE, Eleje GU. (2022, September), "Impact of conditional economic incentives and motivational interviewing on health outcomes of adolescents living with HIV in Anambra State, Nigeria: A cluster-randomised trial", Contemporary Clinical Trials Communicationsn., Vol. 30, pp 100997
6Godwin IO, Ekejindu IM, Eleje GU, Ezeagwuna DA, Okafor CG, Onwuegbuna AA, et al.. (2022, September), "Effectiveness of antenatal intermittent preventive treatment for malaria with sulphadoxine-pyrimethamine on peripartum outcomes", Therapeutic Advances in Infectious Diseaseis, Vol. 9, pp 20499361221122620
7Umeh UA, Eleje GU, Onuh JU, Nwankwo OT, Ezeome IV, Ajah LO, et al. (2022, August), "Comparison of Placenta Previa and Placenta Accreta Spectrum Disorder Following Previous Cesarean Section between Women with a Short and Normal Interpregnancy Interval", Obstetetrics and Gynecology International, Vol. 2022, pp 8028639
8Ikechebelu JI, Eleje GU, Joe-Ikechebelu NN, Okafor CD, Okpala BC, Ugwu EO, et al. (2022, July), "Response to Letter to Reply to the authors' response to the letter to the editor concerning the article "Randomized control trial on the effectiveness and safety of direct trocar versus Veress needle entry techniques in obese women during diagnostic laparoscopy"", Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics
9Igbodike EP, Badejoko OO, Fasubaa OB, Ibitoye BO, Loto OM, Ikechebelu JI, Eleje GU, et al. (2022, June), "Correlation between hysterosalpingography diagnosis and final hysterolaparoscopy with dye-test diagnosis in women with utero-tubal infertility: A cross-sectional study of the implication for which test should be the first-line investigation", SAGE Open Medicine, Vol. 10, pp 20503121221104434
10Igwemadu GT, Eleje GU, Eno EE, Akunaeziri UA, Afolabi FA, Alao AI, Ochima O. (2022, January), "Single-dose versus multiple-dose antibiotics prophylaxis for preventing caesarean section postpartum infections: A randomized controlled trial", Womens Health, Vol. 18, pp 17455057221101071
11Ofor IJ, Enebe JT, Ofor NE, Onyia CN, Omeke CA, Nevo CO, Enyinna PC, Awkadigwe FI, Eleje GU, Ezugwu FO. (2022, May), "Pentazocine with rectal diclofenac versus pentazocine alone for pain relief following caesarean delivery in Enugu, Nigeria: A randomized controlled trial", The Journal of International Medical Research, Vol. 50, (Issue 5)
12Oguejiofor CB, Ezugwu CJ, Eleje GU, Emeka EA, Akabuike JC, Umeobika JC, et al.. (2022, October), "Emerging Predictors of Obstructed Labour in a Single Nigerian Centre Population of a Low Resource Setting", Trends in Medical Research, Vol. 17, (Issue 4), pp 136-144
13Okpala BC, Eleje GU, Ikechebelu JI, Ofojebe CJ, Ejikeme TB, Nwachukwu CE, Okpala AN. (2022, September), "A double-blind placebo controlled trial on effectiveness of prophylactic dexamethasone for preventing post- dural puncture headache after spinal anesthesia for cesarean section", The Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine, Vol. 35, (Issue 17), pp 3407-3412
14Ikeoha CC, Anikwe CC, Umeononihu OS, Okorochukwu BC, Mamah JE, Eleje GU, et al.. (2022, September), "Fetal Fibronectin as a Predictor of Preterm Delivery: A Nigerian Cohort Study", BioMed Research International, Vol. 2022, pp 2442338
15Eleje GU, Ezeude CM, Oguejiofor CO, Oguejiofor CB, Ake ID, Uche PM, Ajuba IC, Ufoaroh CU, Emeka EA, Onwuegbuna AA, Chigbo CG, Irikannu KC, Nwankwo EU.. (2022, September), "Topical and Capsular RM Diabetes Wound Cure for Treatment of Diabetic Foot Ulcer", Surgical Case Reports, Vol. 5, (Issue 9), pp 1-4
16Eleje GU. (2022, July), "Forty Rules of Proposal and Dissertation Writing", Tropical Journal of Medical Research, Vol. 21, (Issue 1), pp xix-xxii
17Ikechebelu JI, Eleje GU, Joe-Ikechebelu NN, Okafor CD, Okpala BC, Ugwu EO, et al.. (2021, September), "Randomized Control Trial On Effectiveness And Safety Of Direct Trocar Versus Veress Needle Entry Techniques In Obese Women During Diagnostic Laparoscopy", Springer Nature, Vol. 304, (Issue 2), pp 815-822
18Okpala BC, Eleje GU, Ikechebelu JI, Nwachukwu EC, Okpala AN, Ofojebe C, Onyesirieke KU.. (2021, January), "Term Pregnancy With A Successful Fetal Outcome In An Undiagnosed Didelphys Uterus: A Case Report", Journal of Medical Case Reports and Reviews, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 797-800
19Eleje GU, Akaba GO, Mbachu II, Rabiu A, Loto OM, Usman HA, et al. (2021, July), "Pregnant women's hepatitis B vaccination coverage in Nigeria: a national pilot cross-sectional study", Therapeutic Advances in Vaccines and Immunotherapy, Vol. 9, pp 25151355211032595
20Eleje GU, Rabiu A, Mbachu II, Akaba GO, Loto OM, Usman HA, et al. (2021, January), "Awareness and prevalence of hepatitis C virus infection among pregnant women in Nigeria: A national pilot cross-sectional study", Women's health (London, England), Vol. 17, pp 17455065211031718
21George SHL, Omotoso A, Pinto A, Mustapha A, Sanchez-Covarrubias AP, Umar UA, Umar AB, Oluwasola TA, Okolo CA, Anthony UU, Ukekwe FI, Bakari MA, Dahiru AMC, Abdullahi HI, Abimiku BA, Abdurrahman A, Usman A, Ahmed SA, Usman HA, Kabir A, Eleje GU. (2021, November), "An Assessment of Ovarian Cancer Histotypes Across the African Diaspora.", Frontiers in Oncology, Vol. 11, pp 732443
22Ikechebelu JI, Okpala BC, Eleje GU, Nwachukwu CE, Nwajiaku LA, Nnoruka M.. (2021, December), "Delayed presentation of giant uterine fibroids in a Nigerian private specialist health facility", SAGE Open Medical Case Reports, Vol. 2, pp 2050313X211063137
23Anikwe CC, Umeononihu OS, Anikwe IH, Ikeoha CC, Eleje GU, et al. (2021, November), "Burden of Intimate Partner Violence among Nurses and Nursing Students in a Tertiary Hospital in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, Nigeria", SAGE Open Nursing, Vol. 7, pp 23779608211052356
24Igbodike EP, Awowole IO, Kuti OO, Ajenifuja KO, Eleje GU, Olateju SO, et al.. (2021, January), "Eight-hour versus 24-h urethral catheter removal following elective caesarean section for reducing significant bacteriuria: A randomized controlled trial", Womens Health, Vol. 17, pp 17455065211060637
25Ejie IL, Eleje GU, Chibuzor MT, Anetoh MU, Nduka IJ, Umeh IB, Ogbonna BO, Ekwunife OI. (2021, June), "A systematic review of qualitative research on barriers and facilitators to exclusive breastfeeding practice in sub-Saharan African countries", International Breastfeeding Journal, Vol. 16, (Issue 1), pp 44
26Ofojebe CJ, Eleje GU, Ikechebelu JI, Okpala BC, Ofojebe BA, Ugwu EO, Igbodike EP, Onwuegbuna AA, Ikwuka DC, Anikwe CC, Ejikeme TB. (2021, July), "A randomized controlled clinical trial on peripartum effects of delayed versus immediate umbilical cord clamping on term newborns", The European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, Vol. 262, pp 99-104 (CORRESPONDING AUTHOR)
27Ugwuanyi RU, Chiege IM, Agwu FE, Eleje GU, Ifediorah NM. (2021, April), "Association between Serum Uric Acid Levels and Perinatal Outcome in Women with Preeclampsia", Obstetetrics and Gynecology International, Vol. 2021, pp 6611828 (CORRESPONDING AUTHOR)
28Ugwu EO, Dim CC, Eleje GU. (2021, July), "Effects of mode of delivery on sexual functions of parturients in Nigeria: a prospective cohort study", International Urogynecology Journal, Vol. 32, (Issue 7), pp 1925-1933
29Eleje GU, Akaba GO, Mbachu II, Rabiu A, Loto OM, Usman HA, et al.. (2021, July), "Pregnant Women's Hepatitis B Vaccination Coverage In Nigeria: A National Pilot Cross-sectional Study", SAGE, Vol. 9
30Eleje GU, Rabiu A, Mbachu II, Akaba GO, Loto OM, Usman HA, et al.. (2021, January), "Awareness And Prevalence Of Hepatitis C Virus Infection Among Pregnant Women In Nigeria: A National Pilot Cross-sectional Study", SAGE, Vol. 17
31Eleje GU, Mbachu II, Ogwaluonye UC, Kalu SO, Onubogu CU, Nweje SI, et al. (2020, September), "Prevalence, seroconversion and mother-to-child transmission of dual and triplex infections of HIV, hepatitis B and C viruses among pregnant women in Nigeria: study protocol", Reproductive Health
32Eleje GU, Eke AC, Ikechebelu JI, Ezebialu IU, Okam PC, Ilika CP. (2020, September), "Cervical stitch (cerclage) in combination with other treatments for preventing spontaneous preterm birth in singleton pregnancies", The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Vol. 9, (Issue 9)
33Eleje GU, Ugwu EO, Dinwoke VO, Enyinna PK, Enebe JT, Okafor II, Onah LN, Umeononihu OS, Obiora CC, Nweze SO, Emeka EA, Anyaoku CS, Ezugwu FO.. (2020, July), "Predictors of puerperal menstruation", PLOS ONE, Vol. 15, (Issue 7)
34Eleje GU, Ukah CO, Onyiaorah IV, Ezugwu EC, Ugwu EO, Ohayi SR, Eleje LI, Egeonu RO, Ezebialu IU, Obiora CC, Enebe JT, Ajah LO, Okafor CG, Okoro CC, Asogwa AO, Ogbuokiri DK, Ikechebelu JI, Eke AC. (2020, April), "Diagnostic value of Chorioquick for detecting chorioamnionitis in women with premature rupture of membranes", International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Vol. 149, (Issue 1), pp 98-105
35Eleje GU, Udigwe GO, Obiagwu HI, Ilokanuno CN, Chukwuanukwu TO, Okoro CC, Ezeamama IA, Obidum JA, Nwaeju IK, Ezugwu CJ, Ene GO, Onyeukwu KA, Chukwujama LO, Nworah SC, Okaforcha EI. (2020, March), "Perforated transverse vagina septum associated with primary infertility: diagnostic and management challenges in a low-income setting", Journal of Medical Case Reports and Reviews, Vol. 3, (Issue 12), pp 792-796
36Enebe JT, Dim CC, Ugwu EO, Enebe NO, Meka IA, Obioha KC, Eleje GU, Nwagha UI. (2020, July), "Serum antioxidant micronutrient levels in pre-eclamptic pregnant women in Enugu, south-East Nigeria: a comparative cross-sectional analytical study", BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, Vol. 20, (Issue 1), pp 392
37Eleje GU, Eke AC, Igberase GO, Igwegbe AO, Eleje LI. (2019, March), "Palliative interventions for controlling vaginal bleeding in advanced cervical cancer", The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Vol. 3, (Issue 3)
38Eleje GU, Okam PC, Okaforcha EI, Anyaoku CS. (2019, April), "Patterns and Management Challenges of Infertility in a Low-Resource Setting: A Prospective Cohort Study", ARC Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 24-32
39Eleje GU, Okam PC, Okaforcha EI, Anyaoku CS. (2019, April), "Rates and Determinants of Successful Vaginal Birth after a Previous Caesarean Section: A Prospective Cohort Study", ARC Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 1-6
40Eleje GU, Udigwe GO, Obiagwu HI, Nwaneki CM, Umeononihu OS, Emeka EA, Chiemeka ME, Okoro CC. (2019, February), "Prophylactic Bilateral Salpingo-oophorectomy with Hysterectomy: A Rare Nigerian Experience", Archives of Reproductive Medicine and Sexual Health, Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 32-35
41Eleje GU, Ezugwu EC, Ezebialu IU, Ojiegbe NO, Egeonu RO, Obiora CC, Okafor CG, Ikechebelu JI, Eke AC. (2019, February), "Performance indices of AmnioQuick Duo+ versus placental α-microglobulin-1 tests for women with prolonged premature rupture of membranes", International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Vol. 144, (Issue 2), pp 180-186
42Eleje GU, Ogbunugafor HA, Emegoakor CD, Okoye EI, Ezejiofor OI, Chukwurah SN, Ikechebelu JI, Nchinda GW, Ugochukwu CG, Nnaji-Ihedinmah LI, Okoye FBC, Eneh FU, Onwukamuche ME, Esimone CO. (2019, January), "Efficacy and safety of Syferol-IHP for the treatment of peptic ulcer disease: a pilot, double-blind randomized trial", Clinical and Experimental Gastroenterology, Vol. 12, pp 21-30
43Ugwu EO, Iferikigwe ES, Obi SN, Eleje GU, Ozumba BC. (2018, July), "Effectiveness of antenatal perineal massage in reducing perineal trauma and post-partum morbidities: A randomized controlled trial", Journal of Obstretrics and Gynecology Research, Vol. 44, (Issue 7), pp 1252-1258
44Eleje GU, Obiagwu HI, Ogbuokiri AC, Ilika CP, Osuagwu EP.. (2018, January), "Successful management of severe anemia without blood transfusion in pregnancy and puerperium using Mojeaga® as adjunct therapy: A report of two cases.", Hong Kong Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 1-3
45Eleje GU, Udigwe GO, Okeke MP, Nwokoro JM, Onyejiaku LC, Ezugwu CJ, Ibeabuchi KO, George CI.. (2018, January), "Post cesarean uterocutaneous fistula with successful repair and successful outcome: A case report.", Journal of Pregnancy and Neonatal Medicine, Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 27-30
46Eleje GU, Eke AC, Ezebialu IU, Ikechebelu JI, Ugwu EO, Okonkwo OO. (2018, August), "Risk-reducing bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy in women with BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutations", The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Vol. 8, (Issue 8)
47Eleje GU, Ezugwu EC, Ugwu EO, Ezebialu IU, Eleje LI, Ojiegbe NO, Ajah LO, Obiora CC, Egeonu RO, Okafor CG, Enyinna PK, Egede JO, Ugochukwu NJ, Asiegbu AC, Ikechebelu JI. (2018, August), "Premaquick© versus modified Bishop score for preinduction cervical assessment at term: A double-blind randomized trial", The Journal of Obstetrics and gynaecological Research, Vol. 44, (Issue 8), pp 1404-1414
48Eleje GU, Edokwe ES, Ikechebelu JI, Onubogu CU, Ugochukwu EF, Okam PC, Ibekwe AM. (2018, January), "Mother-to-child transmission of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) among HIV-infected pregnant women on highly active anti-retroviral therapy with premature rupture of membranes at term", The Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine, Vol. 31, (Issue 2), pp 184-190
49Ekwunife OI, Anetoh MU, Kalu SO, Ele PU, Eleje GU. (2018, December), "Conditional economic incentives and motivational interviewing to improve adolescents' retention in HIV care and adherence to antiretroviral therapy in Southeast Nigeria: study protocol for a cluster randomised trial", Trials, Vol. 19, (Issue 1), pp 710
50Ifeadike CO, Eleje GU, Ukibe NR, Oguejiofor CB. (2017, November), "Influence of Malaria Parasitemia of Plasmodium Falciparum on the Prevalence and Severity of Premenstrual Syndrome", Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, Vol. 11, (Issue 11), pp QC05-QC08 (CORRESPONDING AUTHOR)
51Oli AN, Akabueze VB, Ezeudu CE, Eleje GU, Ejiofor OS, Ezebialu IU, Oguejiofor CB, Ekejindu IM, Emechebe GO, Okeke KN. (2017, October), "Bacteriology and Antibiogram of Urinary Tract Infection Among Female Patients in a Tertiary Health Facility in South Eastern Nigeria", The Open Microbiology Journal, Vol. 11, pp 292-300
52Eke AC, Eleje GU, Eke UA, Xia Y, Liu J. (2017, February), "Hepatitis B immunoglobulin during pregnancy for prevention of mother-to-child transmission of hepatitis B virus.", The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Vol. 2, (Issue 2)
53Eleje GU, Udigwe GO, Egeonu RO, Okegbe IO, Okoh TN. (2017, July), "Spontaneous Heterotopic Pregnancy after Four Previous Caesarean Sections: Successful Salpingectomy and Intra-Uterine Term Pregnancy", International Biological and Biomedical Journal, Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 101-104
54Eleje 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", Journal of Pregnancy and Neonatal Medicine, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 21-27
55Eleje GU, Ezugwu EC, Eke AC, Ikechebelu JI, Ezeama CO, Ezebialu IU, Ojiegbe NO, Obiora CC, Okafor CI, Udigwe GO, Nwosu BO, Ezugwu FO. (2017, May), "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", Journal of Obstretrics and Gynecology Research, Vol. 43, (Issue 5), pp 825-833
56Eleje GU, Ezugwu EC, Eke AC, Eleje LI, Ikechebelu JI, Ezebialu IU, Obiora CC, Nwosu BO, Ezeama CO, Udigwe GO, Okafor CI, Ezugwu FO. (2017, November), "Accuracy of a combined insulin-like growth factor-binding protein-1/interleukin-6 test (Premaquick) in predicting delivery in women with threatened preterm labor", Journal of Perinatal Medicine, Vol. 45, (Issue 8), pp 915-924
57Eleje GU, Ezugwu EC, Eke AC, Ikechebelu JI, Obiora CC, Ojiegbe NO, Ezebialu IU, Ezeama CO, Nwosu BO, Udigwe GO, Okafor CI, Ezugwu FO. (2017, January), "Comparison of the duo of insulin-like growth factor binding protein-1/alpha fetoprotein (Amnioquick duo+®) and traditional clinical assessment for diagnosing premature rupture of fetal membranes", Journal of Perinatal Medicine, Vol. 45, (Issue 1), pp 105-112
58Eke AC, Shukr GH, Chaalan TT, Nashif SK, Eleje GU. (2016, October), "Intra-abdominal saline irrigation at cesarean section: a systematic review and meta-analysis", The Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine, Vol. 29, (Issue 10), pp 1588-94
59Onyiaorah IV, Eleje GU, Nwankwo KC, Ikechebelu JI, Joe-Ikechebelu NN, Edene CN. (2016, October), "Attitudes of Physicians to the Policy of Mandatory Use of Chaperone in Clinical Practice", Journal of Gynecology Research, Vol. 2, (Issue 1)
60Ikechebelu JI, Eleje GU, Ibadin K, Joe-Ikechebelu NN, Nwaefulu K, Okwelogu SI. (2016, January), "Outcome of In vitro Fertilization Procedure at a Private Fertility Center in Nnewi, South‑East Nigeria", African Journal for Infertility and Assisted Conception, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 2-5
61Udigwe GO, Eleje GU, Ihekwoaba EC, Udegbunam OI, Egeonu RO, Okwuosa AO. (2016, May), "Acute Intestinal Obstruction Complicating Abdominal Pregnancy: Conservative Management and Successful Outcome.", Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Vol. 2016, pp 2576280 (CORRESPONDING AUTHOR)
62Eke AC, Chalaan T, Shukr G, Eleje GU, Okafor CI. (2016, January), "A systematic review and meta-analysis of progestogen use for maintenance tocolysis after preterm labor in women with intact membranes.", International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Vol. 132, (Issue 1), pp 11-6
63Ameh N, Madugu NH, Onwusulu D, Eleje G, Oyefabi A.. (2016, March), "Prevalence and predictors of menopausal symptoms among postmenopausal Ibo and Hausa women in Nigeria", Tropical Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Vol. 33, (Issue 3), pp 263-269
64Eleje GU, Ezugwu EC, Eke AC, Eleje LI, Ikechebelu JI, Afiadigwe EA, Ezugwu FO, Udigwe GO, Okafor CI, Ezeama CO. (2016, August), "Diagnostic performance of placental alpha-microglobulin-1 test in women with prolonged pre-labour rupture of membranes", The Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine, Vol. 29, (Issue 8), pp 1291-6
65Eleje GU, Onwusulu DN, Ezeama CO, Afiadigwe EA, Eke AC, Ikechebelu JI, Ugboaja JO, Okwuosa AO. (2015, November), "Perceptions of focused prenatal care among women attending two tertiary centers in Nigeria", International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Vol. 131, (Issue 2), pp 174-7
66Eleje GU, Adinma JI, Ugwuanyi DC, Ikechebelu JI, Okafor CI, Ezeama CO, Ogbuagu CN. (2015, May), "Genital tract microbial isolate in women with preterm pre-labour rupture of membranes in resource-constrained community setting", Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Vol. 35, (Issue 5), pp 465-8
67Eleje GU, Ezugwu EC, Ogunyemi D, Eleje LI, Ikechebelu JI, Igwegbe AO, Okonkwo JE, Ikpeze OC, Udigwe GO, Onah HE, Nwosu BO, Ezeama CO, Ezenkwele EP. (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", Journal of Obstretrics and Gynecology Research, Vol. 41, (Issue 1), pp 29-38
68Nwosu BO, Eleje GU, Obi-Nwosu AL, Ahiarakwem IF, Akujobi CN, Egwuatu CC, Onyiuke CO. (2015, January), "Is routine antenatal venereal disease research laboratory test still justified? Nigerian experience", International Journal of Women's Health, Vol. 7, pp 41-6
69Eleje GU, Ikechebelu JI. (2014, January), "Klinefelter’s Syndrome in an Adolescent", Obstetrics and Gynaecology Cases - Reviews, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 1-3
70Eleje GU, Ofojebe CJ, Udegbunam OI, Adichie CV. (2014, March), "Determinants of Umbilical Cord Prolapse in a Low Resource Setting", Journal of Womens Health, Issues and Care, Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 1-3
71Eleje G, Udegbunam O, Ofojebe C, Adichie C. (2014, September), "Determinants and management outcomes of pelvic organ prolapse in a low resource setting", Annals of Medical and Health Sciences Research, Vol. 4, (Issue 5), pp 796-801
72Eleje GU, lgwegbe AO, Okonkwo JE, Udigwe GO, Eke AC. (2014, July), "Elderly primigravidae versus young primigravidae: a review of pregnancy outcome in a low resource setting", Nigerian Journal of Medicine, Vol. 23, (Issue 3), pp 220-9
73Eleje GU, Adinma JI, Ghasi S, Ikechebelu JI, Igwegbe AO, Okonkwo JE, Okafor CI, Ezeama CO, Ezebialu IU, Ogbuagu CN. (2014, October), "Antibiotic susceptibility pattern of genital tract bacteria in pregnant women with preterm premature rupture of membranes in a resource-limited setting", International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Vol. 127, (Issue 1), pp 10-4
74Eleje G, Ele P, Okocha E, Iloduba U. (2014, March), "Epidemiology and clinical parameters of adult human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome at the initiation of antiretroviral therapy in South eastern Nigeria", Annals of Medical and Health Sciences Research, Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 217-21
75Eleje GU, Okpala BC, Enendu SE, Okeke PM, Ejikeme TB.. (2014, May), "Herniated near-term pregnancy through an incisional hernia treated with polypropylene mesh: A case report", Nigerian Medical Journal, Vol. 55, (Issue 3), pp 271-273
76Eleje GU, Adewale O, Osuagwu IK, Oyewole A, Obianika CE, Mbachu II, Nwanze EA. (2013, February), "Post-Date Extrauterine Abdominal Pregnancy in a Rhesus Negative Nullipara with Successful Outcome: A Case Report", Journal of Womens Health, Issues and Care, Vol. 2, (Issue 6), pp 1-4
77Igwegbe A, Eleje G.. (2013, April), "Hydatidiform mole: A Review of Management Outcomes in a Tertiary Hospital in South-East Nigeria", Annals of Medical and Health Sciences Research, Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 210-4
78Umeononihu OS, Adinma JI, Obiechina NJ, Eleje GU, Udegbunam OI, Mbachu II.. (2013, November), "Uterine leiomyoma associated non-puerperal uterine inversion misdiagnosed as advanced cervical cancer: A case report", International Journal of Surgical Case Reports, Vol. 4, (Issue 11), pp 1000-3
79Igwegbe AO, Eleje GU, Okpala BC. (2013, July), "Management outcomes of abruptio placentae at Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi, Nigeria", Nigerian Journal of Medicine, Vol. 22, (Issue 3), pp 234-8
80Ikechebelu JI, Eleje GU, Okpala BC, Umeobika JC, Onyegbule OA, Ejikeme BT. (2012, July), "Vaginal Myomectomy Of A Prolapsed Gangrenous Cervical Leiomyoma.", Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice, Vol. 15, (Issue 3), pp 358-360
81Obiechina NJA, Eleje GU, Okeke CAF, Ezebialu IU, Mbamara SU. (2012, April), "Emergency Peripartum Hysterectomy In Nnewi, Nigeria: A 10 –Year Review", Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice, Vol. 15, (Issue 2), pp 168-171
82Nwosu B, Igwegbe A, Eleje G, Ugboaja J, Etoniru I, Egwuonwu O, Okor L. (2012, December), "Full Term Secondary Abdominal Pregnancy In A Jehovah’s Witness: A Case Report", Case Reports in Clinical Medicine, Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 19-22
83Nwosu BO, Ugboaja JO, Igwegbe AO, Eleje GU, Okor L, Etoniru SI. (2012, December), "Symptomatic Uterine Leiomyoma in a 65 year-old Postmenopausal Virgin: A case Report", Orient Journal of Medicine, Vol. 24, (Issue 3), pp 63-68
84Igwegbe AO, Eleje GU, Ugwueke IF. (2012, August), "De novo achondroplasia causing four consecutive unsuccessful pregnancies: a case report", Journal of Medical Case Report, Vol. 6, pp 256
85Obiechina NJ, Eleje GU, Ezebialu IU, Okeke CA, Mbamara SU. (2012, April), "Emergency peripartum hysterectomy in Nnewi, Nigeria: a 10-year review", Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice, Vol. 15, (Issue 2), pp 168-71
86Igwegbe AO, Eleje GU, Ugboaja JO, Ofiaeli RO. (2012, March), "Improving maternal mortality at a university teaching hospital in Nnewi, Nigeria", International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Vol. 116, (Issue 3), pp 197-200
87Ikechebelu JI, Eleje GU. (2012, April), "Heterotopic Pregnancy Following Intrauterine Insemination: Successful Management With Salpingectomy And Continuation Of Intrauterine Pregnancy", Nigeria Journal of Clinical Practice, Vol. 12, (Issue 2), pp 241-243
88Eleje GU, Ezebialu IU, Eke NO. (2011, January), "Inter-pregnancy Interval (IPI): What Is The Ideal?", Afrimedic Journal, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 36-38
89Eleje GU, Ezebialu IU, Okpala BC, Okolie VE, Onyegbule OA. (2011, January), "Advanced Abdominal Pregnancy In A Diabetic Multipara-is Delivery Of The Placenta Always A Problem?", Afrimedic Journal, Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 32-34
90Ukah CO, Ikpeze OC, Eleje GU, Eke AC.. (2011, August), "Adult Granulosa Cell Tumor Associated With Endometrial Carcinoma: A Case Report", Journal of Medical Case Report, Vol. 5, pp 340
91Obiechina Nj, Okolie V, Eleje G, Okechukwu Z, Anemeje O. (2011, March), "Twin versus singleton pregnancies: the incidence, pregnancy complications, and obstetric outcomes in a Nigerian tertiary hospital", International Journal of Women's Health, Vol. 3, pp 227-30.
92Eke NO, Ezeama C, Eke CO, Eleje GU, Akabuike JC, Ezebialu IU.. (2010, January), "Knowledge Of Cervical Cancer And Its Screening Amongst Female Workers In Nnewi, Nigeria.", Afrimedic Journal, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 31-33
93Eleje GU, Udigwe GO, Akabuike JC, Eke AC, Eke NO, Umeobika JC. (2010, January), "The Rate Of Caesarean Section In Nnewi, Nigeria: A 10-year Review", Afrimedic Journal, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 11-14
94Eleje GU, Eke AC. (2010, January), "The Role Of Men In Reproductive Health", Afrimedic Journal, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 39-40
95Ikechebelu JI, Eke NO, Eleje GU, Eke AC, Mbachu II, Umeobika JC.. (2010, January), "Comparism Of The Diagnostic Accuracy Of Laparoscopy With Dye Test And Hysterosalpingography In The Evaluation Of Infertile Women In Nnewi, Nigeria.", Tropical Journal Of Laparo Endoscopy, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 39-44
96Ikechebelu JI, Onyiaorah IV, Ugboaja JO, Anyiam DCD, Eleje GU.. (2010, April), "Clinicopathological Analysis Of Cervical Cancer Seen In A Tertiary Health Facility In Nnewi, South-East, Nigeria", Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Vol. 30, (Issue 3), pp 299-301
97Eleje GU, Ezebialu IU, Umeobika JC, Eke AC, Ezeama CO, Okechukwu ZC.. (2010, January), "Pre-labour Rupture Of Membranes At Term: A Review Of Management In A Health Care Institution", Afrimedic Journal, Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 10-14
98Obiechina NJA, Ugboaja JO, Onyegbule OA, Eleje GU. (2010, July), "Vaginal Hysterectomy In A Nigerian Tertiary Health Facility.", Nigeria Journal of Medicine, Vol. 19, (Issue 3), pp 324-5
99Ikechebelu JI, Eleje GU, Eke NO, Umeobika JC, Eke AC, Mbachu II. (2010, October), "Prevalence And Pattern Of Intra-abdominal Adhesion Seen At Diagnostic Laparoscopy Among Infertile Women With Prior Open Appendicectomy In Nnewi, South-east Nigeria.", Journal of medicine and Medical Sciences, Vol. 1, (Issue 9), pp 391-394
100Okafor CO, Eleje GU. (2009, January), "Awareness Of Ionizing Radiation Among Medical Students", Tropical Journal of Medical Research, Vol. 13, (Issue 1), pp 30-34
101SU Mbamara, NJA Obiechina, GU Eleje, CJ Akabuike, OS Umeononihu.. (2009, October), "Gestational Trophoblastic Disease In A Tertiary Hospital In Nnewi, Southeast Nigeria.", Nigeria Medical Journal, Vol. 50, (Issue 4), pp 87-89
102Okonkwo JEN, Eleje GU, Eke AC, Ijeneme UN.. (2008, January), "Cancer Of The Ovary In Nnewi, Nigeria.", Tropical Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Vol. 25, (Issue 2), pp 97-104
Conference Papers
1George U. Eleje; Ifeanyichukwu U. Ezebialu; Joseph T. Enebe; Emmanuel O. Ugwu; Perpetua K. Enyinna; Chukwuemeka C. Okoro; Chika P. Asuoha; Ejeatuluchukwu Obi; Chigozie G. Okafor; Angela O. Ugwu; Charlotte B. Oguejiofor; Lydia I. Eleje; Nnanyelugo C. Ezeora; Ifeoma C. Ajuba; Richard O. Egeonu; Onyedika P. Anaedu; Boniface C. Okpala; Ekene A. Emeka; Arinze A. Onwuegbuna; David C. Ikwuka; Chisom G. Chigbo; Chidebe C. Anikwe; Chika I. Ofiaeli; Ethel O. Nwachukwu; Joseph I. Ikechebelu. (2021, October), "Efficacy and safety of Mojeaga in combination with conventional oral iron therapy for correcting anemia in gynecology and obstetrics population: a pilot randomized clinical trial", Wiley, Vol. 155, (Issue 2)
2Eleje GU. (2021, October), "Phamacology of novel antiretroviral drugs used in pregnant and lactating women.",
3GEORGE ELEJE; GERALD UDIGWE; LYDIA ELEJE; LEONARD AJAH; EMMANUEL UGWU; EUZEBUS EZUGWU; NNABUIKE OJIEGBE; NZUBECHUKWU UGOCHUKWU; RICHARD EGEONU; CHUKWUDI OBIORA.. (2018, October), "A double-blind randomized trial on Premaquick© vs Bishop score for pre-induction cervical assessment",
4GU Eleje, CE Ezugwu, AC Eke, LI Eleje, JI Ikechebelu, IU Ezebialu et al. (2016, December), "Evaluation de Premaquick, nouveau test multiplex pronostic d'accouchement imminent chez des patientes avec menace d'accouchement prématuré.40es JOURNEES NATIONALES, College National Des Gynecologues et Obstetriciens Francais, Montpellier, France, 7-9th December, 2016.",
5George Uchenna Eleje, Joseph Ifeanyichukwu Ikechebelu, Princeston C. Okam, Chukwuemeka Okwudili Ezeama, Ahizechukwu Chigoziem Eke, Nnabuike Okechukwu Ojiegbe. (2015, October), "Induction of labour at term in women with one previous caesarean section in south-east Nigeria",
6George Uchenna Eleje, Joseph Ifeanyichukwu Ikechebelu, Princeston C. Okam, Chukwuemeka Okwudili Ezeama, Ahizechukwu Chigoziem Eke, Nnabuike Okechukwu Ojiegbe. (2015, October), "Accuracy and response time of AmnioQuick duo plus (+) versus placental alpha-microglobulin-1 test in the diagnosis of premature rupture of fetal membranes: a preliminary study",
7GU Eleje, CE Ezugwu, D Ogunyemi, JE Okonkwo, CO Ikpeze, JI Ikechebelu, AO Igwegbe.. (2012, October), "The Accuracy and cost-effectiveness of AmniSure ROM Test in the Diagnosis of Premature Rupture of Fetal Membranes: a Preliminary Report from Nigeria",

Academic Leadership Qualities

Supervisions
1"Maternal and umbilical cord blood levels of leptin in preeclamptic and healthy pregnant women in NAUTH, Nnewi: a comparative cross-sectional study" (2021). Completed Doctorate project by Dr Okafor Lazarus/WACS/162/361A.
2"Efficacy of zinc supplementation for treatment of primary dysmenorrhea among senior secondary students in Alor south-east Nigeria: a double-blind randomized controlled study" (2021). Completed Doctorate project by Dr Obiagwu Hillary Ikechukwu (WACS/215/135A)
3"Efficacy and safety of Diclofenac suppository for post-operative pain relief after diagnostic hystero-laparoscopy and dye test-a double-blind placebo controlled randomised study" (2022). Completed Doctorate project by Dr Okam Princeston Chukwuemeka
4"Combined insulin-like growth factor binding protein-1 and interleukin-6 versus transvaginal ultrasonographically measured cervical length for pre-induction cervical assessment at term among pregnant w" (2020). Completed Doctorate project by Dr Okafor Chigozie Geoffrey (WACS/193/013)
5"Prophylactic Tranexamic Acid for Reducing Intraoperative Blood Loss During Caesarean Section in Women at High-Risk of Postpartum Haemorrhage: A Double-Blind Placebo Controlled Randomized Study" (2022). Completed Doctorate project by Dr Ortuanya Kelvin Emeka
6"Comparison of Urine Protein-Creatinine Ratio and Urine Dipstick Test for Significant Proteinuria in Preeclamptic Women in NAUTH, Nnewi" (2021). Completed Doctorate project by Dr Olisa Chinedu Lawrence/WACS/215/079B
Grants
1Awardee: "CLINICAL TRIALS OF SYFEROL-IHP" (May, 2016 to July, 2018). Completed sponsored grant by Bioresources Development Group
2Awardee: "AmnioQuick Duo Plus Research grant" (February, 2015 to December, 2018). Completed sponsored grant by Biosynex, SA, France
3Awardee: "Part II Research Grant" (December, 2010 to December, 2012). Completed sponsored grant by NAUTH
4Awardee: "Prevalence of mother-to-child transmission of dual and triplex infections of HIV, Hepatitis B and C viruses in Nigeria" (January, 2020). Ongoing sponsored grant by TETFund
Editorships
1Chief Editor, "Editor-In-Chief, Tropical Journal of Medical Research" (February, 2022)
Reviewerships
1Reviewer, "Does Hyoscine N‐butylbromide shorten the Active Phase in Delivery? A Meta‐analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials" (August, 2020)
2Reviewer, "Predicting labor induction success by cervical funneling in uncomplicated pregnancies" (July, 2020)
3Reviewer, "Comparative evaluation of pattern of abnormalities at hysterosalpingography and laparoscopy/hysteroscopy in female patients with infertility in Zaria, Nigeria" (January, 2015)
Examinerships
1Chief Examiner, "4th MBBS (Main) Examination" (August, 2022 to August, 2022). Completed External Exam
2Examiner, "WACS Membership and Fellowship Exams" (October, 2022). Completed External Exam
3Examiner, "West African College of Surgeons" (April, 2021 to May, 2021). Completed External Exam
Accreditation Panel Memberships
1Member, "West African College of Surgeons" (May, 2019)
Contributions to the University/Society
1Participant, "European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education" (October, 2021 to October, 2021)
2Participant, "University of Nigeria School for Postgraduate Studies" (August, 2021 to August, 2021)
3Member Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka Scholarship Award Committee, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (August, 2020)
4Resource Person, WAHO on cervical cancer, "West African Health Organization (WAHO)" (June, 2017 to July, 2017)
5Member, Curriculum development Committee, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (December, 2017 to December, 2018)
6Member, VC Committee on Exchange Visits programme, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (August, 2015 to July, 2019)
7Member, UNIZIK CHALADRAT group, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (August, 2015)
8Member, NAUTH Ethical Review Committee, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital" (August, 2015)
9Delivered a faculty of Medicine Lecture, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (November, 2014)
10Member, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, ICT committee, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (April, 2014 to April, 2019)
11Member, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Biometric Capture committee, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (October, 2014)
12Secretary-Objective Structured Clinical Exam (OSCE, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (January, 2014 to December, 2014)
13Resource person to Anambra State Broadcasting Service (ABS), "Anambra State Broadcasting Service" (February, 2013 to February, 2014)
14Attracted NAUTH/UNIZIK Nnewi Campus COCHRANE Systematic Review, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (June, 2013 to June, 2013)
15Participant, "National Obstetrics Fistula Center (Oncology Unit)" (October, 2013 to October, 2013)
16Resource person, Global Fund Round 8, for control of Malaria, "Society for Family Health" (April, 2010 to May, 2010)

Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies

1Fellow Member, "South African Cochrane Centre Fellowship" (member since 2014), https://southafrica.cochrane.org/
2Full Member, "NATIONAL POSTGRADUATE MEDICAL COLLEGE OF NIGERIA" - FX 05/3175 (member since 2012), https://npmcn.edu.ng/

Relevant Events Attended

Conferences
1"XXIII FIGO World Congress of Gynecology and Obstetrics", (FIGO), 21st October, 2021 to 28th October, 2021; Sydney, Australia (Hybrid)
2"XXII FIGO World Congress of Gynecology and Obstetrics", (FIGO), 4th October, 2018 to 9th October, 2018; Rio de Janeiro Brazil
3"XXI FIGO World Congress of Gynecology and Obstetrics", (FIGO), 4th October, 2015 to 9th October, 2015; Vancouver Canada
4"XX FIGO World Congress of Gynecology and Obstetrics", (FIGO), 7th October, 2012 to 12th October, 2012; Rome Italy
5"XIX FIGO World Congress of Gynecology and Obstetrics", (FIGO), 4th October, 2009 to 9th October, 2009; Cape Town South Africa