Dr. Ifeoma Bridget Udigwe
Dr. Ifeoma Bridget Udigwe is a READER in COMMUNITY MEDICINE Department, Faculty Of Medicine in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Address: | Community Medicine, Faculty Of Medicine, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF MEDICINE |
Department/Sub-Unit: | COMMUNITY MEDICINE |
Social Profiles
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Residency Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital Nnewi. (Post-Doctorate Degree, November, 2012) November, 2005 to April, 2012 FWACP In Community Medicine Community Medicine |
| 2 | College Of Health Sciences, Nnamdi Aikiwe University, Nnewi Campus. (Bachelor Degree, November, 2001) September, 1992 to September, 2001 MB,BS Medicine And Surgery |
| 3 | ST. PAULS PRIMARY SCHOOL JENTA JOS. (FSLC, November, 1995) June, 1979 to October, 1985 FSLC PRIMARY SCHOOL |
| 4 | ST. LOUIS COLLEGE JOS. (SSCE, September, 1991) October, 1988 to July, 1991 SSCE SECONDARY SCHOOL |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | PHC Co-ordinator, Department of Community Medicine. Nnamdi Azikwe University January, 2024 to Present |
| 2 | member research and grant committee, Faculty of Medicine Research committee .Nnamdi Azikiwe University Nnewi campus November, 2023 to Present |
| 3 | Timetable officer, Department of Community Medicine. Nnamdi Azikwe University February, 2022 to Present |
| 4 | EXTERNAL EXAMINER, WEST AFICAN COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS October, 2021 to Present |
| 5 | COMMITEE MEMBER. DISCIPLINARY COMMITEE ON DECENT DRESSING, Nnamdi Aikiwe Univeristy, Awka June, 2021 to Present |
| 6 | Editorial chairman. APHPN Anambra State, ASSOCIATION OF PUBLIC HEALTH PHYSCIANS ANAMBRA STATE May, 2021 to December, 2021 |
| 7 | College of Health SciencesNursery/Primary school committee, College of Health Sciences, Nnamdi Aikiwe Univeristy, Awka April, 2021 to Present |
| 8 | Hall warden. College of Health sciences, College of Health Sciences, Nnamdi Aikiwe Univeristy, Nnewi Campus April, 2021 to Present |
| 9 | senior lecturer, Department Of Community Medicine, Nnamdi Aikiwe Univeristy, Nnewi Campus March, 2019 to Present |
| 10 | FACILITATOR, NATIONAL AGENCY FOR THE CONNTROL OF AIDS February, 2019 to February, 2019 |
| 11 | CONSULTANCY, NATIONAL AGENCY FOR THE CONNTROL OF AIDS February, 2018 to March, 2019 |
| 12 | MPH Preceptor for Walden University Student, Nnamdi Azikwe Univerisity Teaching Hospital Nnewi July, 2017 to February, 2018 |
| 13 | WACP resident doctor's dissertation supervisor, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Teaching Hospital Nnewi February, 2017 to June, 2017 |
| 14 | Ethics commitee member NAUTH, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, NAUTH Nnewi June, 2016 to Present |
| 15 | Residency Training co-ordinator, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi October, 2014 to June, 2018 |
| 16 | Consultant, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital Nnewi December, 2012 to Present |
| 17 | senior registrar, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi April, 2008 to April, 2012 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | Vivian Ozoemena Onukwuli, Enebe Nympha Onyinye, Ifeoma Bridget Udigwe, Uche Marian Umeh, Joseph Tochukwu Enebe, Anthony Tochukwu Umerah. (2023, February), "Internet addiction during the COVID-19 pandemic among adolescents in southeast Nigeria and implications for adolescent care in the post-pandemic era: A cross-sectional study", SAGE OPEN MEDICINE, Vol. 2 |
| 2 | Ogochukwu C Ofiaeli, Joy C Ebenebe, Chioma P Nnamani, Ogochukwu R Ofiaeli, Ifeoma B Udigwe, Chika I Ofiaeli, Chisom G Chigbo. (2022, April), "Preventive health practices and the mass media in view of the COVID-19 pandemic", International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health | April 2022| Vol 9 | Issue 4 Page 1662International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health, Vol. 9, (Issue 4) |
| 3 | Ahoma Victor Mbanuzuru, Sunday Onyemaechi Oriji, Ifeoma Udigwe, Justus Uchenna Onu, Chigozie Ifeadike, Christian C Ibeh. (2022, April), "Dangerous trend of methamphetamine use among youths in south-eastern Nigeria: A mini-review", International journal of research in psychiatry |
| 4 | Vivian O Onukwuli, Ifeoma B Udigwe, Nympha O Enebe, Uche M Umeh, Joseph T Enebe. (2022, April), "Internet Addiction Among Adolescents in South East Nigeria During COVID 19 Pandemic–Implications for Adolescent Care in the Post Pandemic Era", Journal of Adolescent Health |
| 5 | Ifeoma B Udigwe, Chioma NP Mbachu, Uche M Umeh, Vivian O Onukwuli, Onyinye U Anyanwu, Ahoma V Mbanuzuru, Onyedikachi P Okereke, Chioma C Ajator, Ikechukwu I Mbachu. (2022, March), "Effects of the coronavirus pandemic among adolescents and young people living in South-East Nigeria", Orient Journal of Medicine |
| 6 | Ogochukwu Ofiaeli Chioma, Ifeoma Udigwe Bridget, Chizalu Ndukwu Ifeyinwa, Obiageli Emelumadu Fidelia. (2022, April), "Knowledge and indulgence in substance abuse among adolescents in Anambra state, South-East Nigeria", African Health sciences |
| 7 | Ajator CC, Udigwe BI, Ifeadike C, Okereke U, Asonye OA, OjikeA. (2021, February), "RURAL-URBAN Comparison of Maternal Healthcare-seeking Behaviour of Adolescent Girls in Anambra", Medical and Research International Journal |
| 8 | Ifeoma Bridget Udigwe, MBBS, Chioma Ngozichukwu Pauline Mbachu ,Uche Marian Umeh ,Vivian Ozoemena Onukwuli ,Onyinye Uchenna Anyanwu ,Ahoma Victor Mba. (2021, February), "The Impact Of CORVID-19 On Adolescents And Young People Living In Southeast Nigeria", Journal of Adolescent Health, Vol. 68, (Issue 2) |
| 9 | Udigwe IB, Ofiaeli OC, Ebenebe JC, Nri-Ezedi CA, Ofora VC, Nwaneli EI. (2021, March), "Sexual Abuse Among Adolescent", Annals of Health research |
| 10 | Ahoma V Mbanuzuru, Richard Uwakwe, Prosper OU Adogu, Chinomnso C Nnebue, Ifeoma B Udigwe, Chinyere M Mbanuzuru. (2021, March), "Depressive Disorders Among In-School Adolescents: How Prevalent In Anambra State, Nigeria", Orient Journal of Medicine |
| 11 | IB Udigwe, OC Ofiaeli, JC Ebenebe, CA Nri-Ezedi, VC Ofora, EI Nwaneli. (2021, March), "Sexual Abuse Among Adolescents", Annals of Health research |
| 12 | Emmanuel Okechukwu Nna, Bertilla Uzoma Ezeonwu, Dorathy Chinwe Obu, Abdullahi Khalid, Uzoma Vivian Asiegbu, Kyegwim Nianglong Kenneth, Richard Chinaza. (2021, November), "Impact Of Socioeconomic Status On Prostate Cancer Outcomes Globally: A Protocol For Systematic Review And Meta-analysis", Research square |
| 13 | IB Udigwe, CP Mbachu, VO Onukwuli, OU Anyanwu, A V Mbanuzuru, UM Umeh. (2021, February), "The Impact of CORVID-19 on Adolescents and Young People Living in Southeast Nigeria", Journal of Adolescent Health |
| 14 | Chioma Ngozichukwu Pauline Mbachu, Chimaobi Marie-Claire Azubuike, Ikechukwu Innocent Mbachu, Chizalu Ifeyinwa Ndukwu, Amaka Yves-Ann Ezeuko, Ifeoma B. (2020, September), "COVID-19 Infection: Knowledge, Attitude, Practices, And Impact Among Healthcare Workers In A South-Eastern Nigerian State", The journal of infection in developing countries |
| 15 | Ekene A Emeka and Osita S Umeononihu J U Ebubechukwu , Ifeoma B Udigwe , George U Eleje. (2019, December), "Maternal Diabetes Mellitus And Risk Of Stillbirth: A Nested Case-Control Study In A Nigerian TertiaryHospita", World journal of Gynaecology and womens health |
| 16 | lika F Azuike EC , Umeh UM , Udigwe IB , Enwonwu KG , Arua NE , Amah CC, Aniemena RC, Okafor KC. (2019, April), "Under-Five Mortality In Nigeria; Findings From A Nationwide Survey", ARC journal of public health and community medicine |
| 17 | feoma Mercy Ekejindu2 Monday Obaji1 , Angus Nnamdi Oli1 , Ifeoma Enweani2 , Ifeoma Udigwe3 , Jude Nnemeka Okoyeh4. (2018, December), "Public Health Challenges Associated With Street-vended Foods And Medicines In A Developing Country: A Mini-review", Journal of Medical research |
| 18 | Raymond Chukwuma Okechukwu, Bridget Ifeoma Udigwe, Chioma Mbachu, Ahoma Mbanuzuru, Chisom Ikpeze, Igwebike Uchenna Nwanneka. (2017, February), "Perceptions of Connectedness and Its Influence on Risky Behaviors Among in-School Adolescents in Anambra State, Nigeria", Journal of Adolescent Health, Vol. 60, (Issue 2), pp S42-S43 |
| 19 | Prosper Adogu, Ifeoma Udigwe, Achunam Nwabueze, Echendu Adinma, Gerald Udigwe, Chika Onwasigwe. (2015, December), "Sexual Health Knowledge, Attitude And Risk Perception Among In-school And Out-of-school Female Adolescents In Onitsha, Anambra State, Nigeria", South Eastern European Journal of Public Health |
| 20 | feoma Bridget Udigwe, Prosper Obunikem Adogu, Achunam Simeon Nwabueze, Echendu Dolly Adinma, Chika Florence Ubajaka, Chika Onwasigwe. (2014, November), "FACTORS AFFECTING THE SEXUAL BEHAVIOUR OF FEMALE ADOLESCENTS IN ONITSHA", Open Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology |
| 21 | Prosper Adogu, Ifeoma Udigwe, Gerald Udigwe, Chika Ubajaka. (2014, August), "Review Of Problems Of Adolescent Sexual Behavior And The Role Of Millennium Development Goals 4, 5 And 6 In Nigeria", International journal of clinical medicine |
| 22 | Prosper Adogu1*, Ifeoma Udigwe1, Gerald Udigwe2, Achunam Nwabueze1, Chika Onwasigwe3. (2014, July), "Pattern, Types And Predictors Of Contraception Among Female In-school And Out-of-school Adolescents In Onitsha, Anambra State, Nigeria", Advances in sexual medicine |
| 23 | POU Adogu, Ifeoma Udigwe, Gerald Udigwe, Chika Onwasigwe. (2014, April), "Comparative Analysis Of Sexual Practice And Contraceptive Use Among Student And Non-student Adolescent Girls In Onitsha, Nigeria", Albanian Medical Journal |
| 24 | GO Udigwe, OF Emelumadu, IB Udigwe. (2013, October), "Postpartum Practices Among The Igbos In Nnewi Southeast, Nigeria.", West African journal of Medicine |
| 25 | GO Udigwe, IB Udigwe. (2010, March), "Physical Domestic Violence Against Married Women By Their Intimate Partners In Nnewi South East Nigeria.", Tropical journal of medical research, Vol. 14, (Issue 2) |
| 26 | GO Udigwe, Bridget Ifeoma Udigwe, JI Ikechebelu. (2002, January), "Contraceptive Practice In A Teaching Hospital In South-east Nigeria", Journal of obstetrics and gynecology |
| 27 | Obiechina N.J, Udigwe GO, Udigwe IB.. (2001, June), "VDRL In Pregnancy - Is It Time To Stop Screening?", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Udigwe, G., Okoro, C., Oranusi, C., Nweke, C., Udigwe, I., & Adike, J.. (2022, December), "Crush injury of the urethra and vulva, an unusual cause of antepartum haemorrhage–a case report: challenges in management", , Vol. 35, (Issue 2), pp 12-12 |
| 2 | Vivian O Onukwuli, Ifeoma B Udigwe, Nympha O Enebe, Uche M Umeh, Joseph T Enebe. (2022, April), "135. Internet Addiction Among Adolescents in South East Nigeria During COVID 19 Pandemic–Implications for Adolescent Care in the Post Pandemic Era", Elsevier, Vol. 70, (Issue 4), pp S71-S72 |
| 3 | Udigwe, Ifeoma Bridget1 , Nnamani, Chioma Phyllis1 , Mbachu, Chioma Pauline, Ofiaeli1 , Ogochukwu Chioma1 , Mbanuzuru, Ahoma Victor1 , Nduka Chine. (2021, August), "Prevalence And Types Of Gender-based Violence Among Secondary School Students In Anambra State", |
| 4 | Okereke UC, Aguwa EN, Ubajaka CF, Udigwe IB, OkohEE. (2021, July), "ASSESSMENT OF DRUG ABUSE AMONG POLICE OFFICERS IN ENUGU STATE", |
| 5 | Raymond Chukwuma Okechukwu, Bridget Ifeoma Udigwe, Chioma Mbachu, Ahoma Mbanuzuru, Chisom Ikpeze, Igwebike Uchenna Nwanneka. (2017, February), "Perceptions Of Connectedness And Its Influence On Risky Behaviors Among In-School Adolescents In Anambra State, Nigeria", |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "ANXIETY AND DEPRESSIVE DISORDERS AMONG IN-SCHOOL ADOLESCENTS: A COMPARISON BETWEEN URBAN AND RURAL AREAS OF ANAMBRA STATE" (June, 2017 to February, 2018). Completed Doctorate project by DR. MBANUZURU, VICTOR AHOMA |
| 2 | "RURAL-URBAN Comparison of Maternal Healthcare-seeking Behaviour of Adolescent Girls in Anambra:2013 NDHS" (August, 2016 to August, 2017). Completed Masters project by DR. Ajator Chioma AOO473548 |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "‘’ KNOWLEDGE AND WILLINGNESS TO ACCEPT VASECTOMY AS A METHOD OF FAMILY PLANNING AMONG MARRIED MALE WORKERS IN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA, ENUGU CAMPUS. ENUGU STATE. NIGERIA’’" (February, 2023) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "ASSESSMENT OF THE PREVALENCE AND RISK FACTORS AMONG HIV SERO-DISCORDANT COUPLES" (April, 2022) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "EXTERNAL EXAMINER FOR THE 4TH MBBS (MAIN) PROFESSIONL EXAMINATION (COMMUNITY MEDICINE" (November, 2022 to November, 2022). Completed External Exam |
| 2 | Examiner, "MEMBERSHIP AND FELLOWSHIP EXAMS OF WEST AFICAN COLLEGE OF PHYSCIANS" (October, 2021 to October, 2021). Completed External Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | member of research and publication commitee, "Faculty of Medicine Research committee .Nnamdi Azikiwe University Nnewi campus" (November, 2023) |
| 2 | Departmental timetable officer, "Department of Community Medicine. Nnamdi Azikwe University" (February, 2022 to January, 2024) |
| 3 | Moral insttructor, "Catholic Charismatic Renewal of Nnewi Diocese" (January, 2021) |
| 4 | Chairman editorial committee APHPN Ananbra State, "ASSOCIATION OF PUBLIC HEALTH PHYSCIANS OF NIGERIA" (March, 2021) |
| 5 | member of committee, "College of Health Sciences, Hall warden committee, Nnamdi Aikiwe Univeristy, Nnewi Campus" (April, 2021) |
| 6 | member of committee, "College of Health Sciences, Nursery/Primary school committee, Nnamdi Aikiwe Univeristy, Nnewi Campus" (April, 2021) |
| 7 | Chairman south east, "Society for Adolescent and young peoples' health in Nigeria" (September, 2019) |
| 8 | Chairman south east, "Society for Adolescent and young peoples' health in Nigeria" (September, 2019) |
| 9 | co-ordinator, outreaches to secondary schools, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University/ Teaching Hospital, Nnewi (Adolescent health)" (September, 2019) |
| 10 | Chairman, medical outreach to Anaocha LGA on world TB day 2019, "Department of Community Medicine. Nnamdi Azikwe University" (March, 2019 to March, 2019) |
| 11 | Co-Ordinator, "Department of Community Medicine Nnamdi Azikiwe university teaching hospital Nnewi" (March, 2014 to June, 2018) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Society for Young People’s health in Nigeria" (member since 2018), https://sayphin.org/ |
| 2 | Full Member, "Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine" (member since 2015), https://www.adolescenthealth.org/ |
| 3 | Full Member, "Medical women association of Nigeria" (member since 2014), https://mwan.org.ng/ |
| 4 | Full Member, "Medical and Dental Consultants association of Nigeria" (member since 2012), https://www.mdcan.org.ng/ |
| 5 | Full Member, "ASSOCIATION OF PUBLIC HEALTH PHYSCIANS OF NIGERIA" (member since 2012), https://apin.org.ng/ |
| 6 | Full Member, "West African College of Physicians" (member since 2012), https://wac-physicians.org/ |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conference | |
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| 1 | "West African College of Physicians (WACP) Nigeria Chapter 46th Annual General Meeting And Scientific Conference", (West African College of Physicians), 26th July, 2022 to 29th July, 2022; zoom |
| Other Events | |
| 1 | "WORKSHOP ON GOOGLE FORM DATA COLLECTION", (IVORY TOWER ANALYTICS), 2nd September, 2021 to 3rd September, 2021; UNIZIK AWKA |
| 2 | "1ST AFRICAN AND 2ND NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ADOLESCENT HEALTH", (SAYPHIN), 18th August, 2021 to 21st August, 2021; ABUJA |
| 3 | "Research Data Analysis Using Stata", (Fruitfulvine (PTY) Limited), 28th June, 2021 to 18th July, 2021; LAGOS |
| 4 | "ASSOCIATION OF PUBLIC HEALTH PHYSICIANS OF NIGERIA APHPN", (APHPN), 14th June, 2021 to 18th June, 2021; ABUJA |
| 5 | "SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS COURSE", (MOLECULAR PATHOLOGY INSTITUTE), 5th April, 2021 to 9th April, 2021; VIRTUAL |
| 6 | "Global Health Online Course In Introduction To Epidemiology In Global Health. University Of Washington", (University of Washington USA), 13th January, 2020 to 5th April, 2020; VIRTUAL |
| 7 | "Global Health Online Course In Leadership And Health Managemen. University Of Washington", (University of Washington USA), 8th April, 2019 to 30th June, 2019; VIRTUAL |
| 8 | "Global Health Online Course In Clinical Management Of HIV. University Of Washington", (University of Washington USA), 25th March, 2019 to 9th June, 2019; VIRTUAL |
| 9 | "DOCTORS AS EDUCATORS: WACP WORKSHOP FOR FELLOWS", (West African College of Physicians), 18th March, 2019 to 22nd March, 2019; Enugu |