Dr. Ifeoma Bridget Udigwe

Dr. Ifeoma Bridget Udigwe is a READER in COMMUNITY MEDICINE Department, Faculty Of Medicine in Nnamdi Azikiwe University

Dr. Ifeoma Bridget Udigwe

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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
1Residency Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital Nnewi. (Post-Doctorate Degree, November, 2012)
November, 2005 to April, 2012
FWACP In Community Medicine Community Medicine
2College Of Health Sciences, Nnamdi Aikiwe University, Nnewi Campus. (Bachelor Degree, November, 2001)
September, 1992 to September, 2001
MB,BS Medicine And Surgery
3ST. PAULS PRIMARY SCHOOL JENTA JOS. (FSLC, November, 1995)
June, 1979 to October, 1985
FSLC PRIMARY SCHOOL
4ST. LOUIS COLLEGE JOS. (SSCE, September, 1991)
October, 1988 to July, 1991
SSCE SECONDARY SCHOOL

Relevant/Working Experience

1Member, committee on course UMITT, College of Health sciences Nnamdi Azikiwe university, Nnewi
February, 2025 to Present
2PHC co-ordinator, Department of Community Medicine Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi campus
September, 2024 to Present
3Acting head of Department, Nnamdi Azikiwe university. Department of Community Medicine
April, 2024 to August, 2024
4PHC Co-ordinator, Department of Community Medicine. Nnamdi Azikwe University
January, 2024 to September, 2024
5member research and grant committee, Faculty of Medicine Research committee .Nnamdi Azikiwe University Nnewi campus
November, 2023 to Present
6Timetable officer, Department of Community Medicine. Nnamdi Azikwe University
February, 2022 to Present
7EXTERNAL EXAMINER, WEST AFICAN COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS
October, 2021 to Present
8COMMITEE MEMBER. DISCIPLINARY COMMITEE ON DECENT DRESSING, Nnamdi Aikiwe Univeristy, Awka
June, 2021 to Present
9Editorial chairman. APHPN Anambra State, ASSOCIATION OF PUBLIC HEALTH PHYSCIANS ANAMBRA STATE
May, 2021 to December, 2021
10College of Health SciencesNursery/Primary school committee, College of Health Sciences, Nnamdi Aikiwe Univeristy, Awka
April, 2021 to Present
11Hall warden. College of Health sciences, College of Health Sciences, Nnamdi Aikiwe Univeristy, Nnewi Campus
April, 2021 to Present
12senior lecturer, Department Of Community Medicine, Nnamdi Aikiwe Univeristy, Nnewi Campus
March, 2019 to Present
13FACILITATOR, NATIONAL AGENCY FOR THE CONNTROL OF AIDS
February, 2019 to February, 2019
14CONSULTANCY, NATIONAL AGENCY FOR THE CONNTROL OF AIDS
February, 2018 to March, 2019
15MPH Preceptor for Walden University Student, Nnamdi Azikwe Univerisity Teaching Hospital Nnewi
July, 2017 to February, 2018
16WACP resident doctor's dissertation supervisor, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Teaching Hospital Nnewi
February, 2017 to June, 2017
17Ethics commitee member NAUTH, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, NAUTH Nnewi
June, 2016 to Present
18Residency Training co-ordinator, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi
October, 2014 to June, 2018
19Consultant, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital Nnewi
December, 2012 to Present
20senior registrar, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi
April, 2008 to April, 2012

Creative Output

Journal Articles
1hioma NP Mbachu, Randi Hagerman, Edwin Eseigbe, Amalachukwu Odita, Ikechukwu Mbachu, Samuel Ilikanu, Kasarachi Akowundu, Chizalu Ndukwu, Malachy Echezona, Onyedikachi Okereke, Sylvia Echendu, Ifeoma Udigwe. (2025, January), "Knowledge and perceptions about fragile X syndrome and fragile X‐premutation‐associated conditions among medical doctors in Nigeria", Clinical Genetics
2Chioma N Mbachu, Ifeoma B Udigwe, Emeka Okoh, Ikechukwu I Mbachu, Stanley K Onah, Chizalu I Ndukwu, Uche M Umeh, Chioma Clive-Opara, Joy C Ebenebe, Richard Uwakwe. (2024, July), "Prevalence and Pattern of Internet Addiction among Adolescents in a Holiday Camp in Nigeria Post-COVID-19 Pandemic", International Journal of Medicine and Health Developmen, Vol. 29, (Issue 3), pp 191-198
3Nzeukwu C.I Ude E.A, Oparaocha E.T, Akinwale O.P, Udigwe I.B, Izunwa A.M, Okoye E.P. (2024, May), "Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude, Practices and Risk Factors Towards Urogenital Schistosomiasis among School-Age Children in Anambra State, Nigeria", South Asian Journal of Parasitology
4Vivian 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
5Festus Nnabuife Nwakpa, Chioma Chetachukwu Ajator, Ifeoma Bridget Udigwe, Gabriel Chidera Edeh, Onyeka Chukwudalu Ekwebene, Solomon Chukwuemeka Anulia, PC Ezerioha. (2023, July), "From sawdust to safety: examining knowledge and practices of respiratory protective measures among sawmill workers in South-Eastern Nigeria", Magna Scientia Adv Res Reviews, Vol. 8, (Issue 3), pp 053-061
6Gerald O Udigwe, CC Okoro, CK Oranusi, CI Nweke, IB Udigwe, J Adike. (2023, January), "Rupture of Meckel’s diverticulum in the early post caesarean delivery period-a diagnostic dilemma.", Orient Journal of Medicine, Vol. 35, (Issue 2), pp 13
7Churchill O Osagie, Chinomnso C Nnebue, Chijioke A Ezenyeaku, Martin N Okolie, Abuchi E Nwafia, Ifeoma B Udigwe. (2023, June), "Effects of Health Education on Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Adverse Drug Reaction Reporting among Community Pharmacists in Anambra State, Nigeria", Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences
8Ogochukwu 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)
9Ahoma 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
10Vivian 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
11Ifeoma 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
12Ogochukwu 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
13Ajator 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
14Ifeoma 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)
15Udigwe IB, Ofiaeli OC, Ebenebe JC, Nri-Ezedi CA, Ofora VC, Nwaneli EI. (2021, March), "Sexual Abuse Among Adolescent", Annals of Health research
16Udigwe, 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", Research square
17Ahoma 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
18IB Udigwe, OC Ofiaeli, JC Ebenebe, CA Nri-Ezedi, VC Ofora, EI Nwaneli. (2021, March), "Sexual Abuse Among Adolescents", Annals of Health research
19Emmanuel 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
20IB 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
21Chioma 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
22Ekene 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
23lika 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
24feoma 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
25Raymond 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
26Prosper 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
27feoma 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
28Prosper 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
29Prosper 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
30POU 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
31GO Udigwe, OF Emelumadu, IB Udigwe. (2013, October), "Postpartum Practices Among The Igbos In Nnewi Southeast, Nigeria.", West African journal of Medicine
32GO 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)
33GO Udigwe, Bridget Ifeoma Udigwe, JI Ikechebelu. (2002, January), "Contraceptive Practice In A Teaching Hospital In South-east Nigeria", Journal of obstetrics and gynecology
34Obiechina N.J, Udigwe GO, Udigwe IB.. (2001, June), "VDRL In Pregnancy - Is It Time To Stop Screening?", Trop J of Med Research
Conference Papers
1Udigwe, 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
2Vivian 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
3Okereke UC, Aguwa EN, Ubajaka CF, Udigwe IB, OkohEE. (2021, July), "ASSESSMENT OF DRUG ABUSE AMONG POLICE OFFICERS IN ENUGU STATE",
4Raymond 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
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
3"COMPARATIVE ASSESSMENT OF PREVALENCE, PATTERNS, AND RISK FACTORS OF SPORTS INJURIES AMONG IN-SCHOOL ADOLESCENTS IN RURAL AND URBAN COMMUNITIES IN ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA" (2025). Completed Doctorate project by DR UZOMA CHIDI CHARLES OKEREKE. WACP/2017/CH/XX/8517
Reviewerships
1Reviewer, "‘’ 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)
2Reviewer, "ASSESSMENT OF THE PREVALENCE AND RISK FACTORS AMONG HIV SERO-DISCORDANT COUPLES" (April, 2022)
Examinerships
1Examiner, "EXTERNAL EXAMINER FOR THE 4TH MBBS (MAIN) PROFESSIONL EXAMINATION (COMMUNITY MEDICINE" (November, 2022 to November, 2022). Completed External Exam
2Examiner, "MEMBERSHIP AND FELLOWSHIP EXAMS OF WEST AFICAN COLLEGE OF PHYSCIANS" (October, 2021 to October, 2021). Completed External Exam
Accreditation Panel Memberships
1Secretary, "West African College of Physicians Accreditation visit to University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital Enugu UNTH" (February, 2025)
Contributions to the University/Society
1member committee for course UMITT, "College of Health sciences Nnamdi Azikiwe university" (February, 2025)
2Primary Health care co-ordinator, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Department of Community Medicine Nnewi" (January, 2024)
3Primary Health care co-ordinator, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Department of Community Medicine Nnewi" (September, 2024)
4Primary Health care co-ordinator, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Department of Community Medicine Nnewi" (December, 2024)
5member of research and publication commitee, "Faculty of Medicine Research committee .Nnamdi Azikiwe University Nnewi campus" (November, 2023)
6Departmental timetable officer, "Department of Community Medicine. Nnamdi Azikwe University" (February, 2022 to January, 2024)
7Moral insttructor, "Catholic Charismatic Renewal of Nnewi Diocese" (January, 2021)
8Chairman editorial committee APHPN Ananbra State, "ASSOCIATION OF PUBLIC HEALTH PHYSCIANS OF NIGERIA" (March, 2021)
9member of committee, "College of Health Sciences, Hall warden committee, Nnamdi Aikiwe Univeristy, Nnewi Campus" (April, 2021)
10member of committee, "College of Health Sciences, Nursery/Primary school committee, Nnamdi Aikiwe Univeristy, Nnewi Campus" (April, 2021)
11Chairman south east, "Society for Adolescent and young peoples' health in Nigeria" (September, 2019)
12Chairman south east, "Society for Adolescent and young peoples' health in Nigeria" (September, 2019)
13co-ordinator, outreaches to secondary schools, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University/ Teaching Hospital, Nnewi (Adolescent health)" (September, 2019)
14Chairman, medical outreach to Anaocha LGA on world TB day 2019, "Department of Community Medicine. Nnamdi Azikwe University" (March, 2019 to March, 2019)
15Co-Ordinator, "Department of Community Medicine Nnamdi Azikiwe university teaching hospital Nnewi" (March, 2014 to June, 2018)

Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies

1Full Member, "Society for Young People’s health in Nigeria" (member since 2018), https://sayphin.org/
2Full Member, "Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine" (member since 2015), https://www.adolescenthealth.org/
3Full Member, "Medical women association of Nigeria" (member since 2014), https://mwan.org.ng/
4Full Member, "Medical and Dental Consultants association of Nigeria" (member since 2012), https://www.mdcan.org.ng/
5Full Member, "ASSOCIATION OF PUBLIC HEALTH PHYSCIANS OF NIGERIA" (member since 2012), https://apin.org.ng/
6Full Member, "West African College of Physicians" (member since 2012), https://wac-physicians.org/

Relevant Events Attended

Conferences
1"West African College of Physicians conference", (WACP), 12th July, 2024 to 15th July, 2024; ZOOM
2"e 39th Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference of the Association of Public Health Physicians of Nigeria", (APHPN), 30th January, 2024 to 2nd February, 2024; ZOOM
3"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