Mrs. Izuchukwu, Loveth Ejie
Mrs. Izuchukwu, Loveth Ejie is a LECTURER I in CLINICAL PHARMACY AND PHARMACY MANAGEMENT Department, Faculty Of Pharmaceutical Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
Izuchukwu Loveth Ejie
is a clinical pharmacist. She is a Fellow of the West African College of
Pharmacists (FPCPharm) and a PhD student in the Department of Clinical Pharmacy
and Management, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University,
Awka having obtained a Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm) and Master of Pharmacy
(MPharm) degrees in Clinical Pharmacy and Management, Faculty of Pharmaceutical
Sciences, University of Nigeria Nsukka. She
is a Lecturer teaching clinical pharmacy and pharmacy management courses in
the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka,
Nigeria with specialization in Pharmacy Education,
Health Service Research, and Evidence-Based Public Health.
Personal Information
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Address: | Clinical Pharmacy And Pharmacy Management, Faculty Of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES |
Department/Sub-Unit: | CLINICAL PHARMACY AND PHARMACY MANAGEMENT |
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Doctor of Philosophy, June, 2025) January, 2016 to June, 2025 Dr. Clinical Pharmacy And Pharmacy Management |
| 2 | University of Saskatchewan. (Master Degree, June, 2025) August, 2022 to May, 2025 MPH Public Health |
| 3 | UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA NSUKKA. (Master Degree, March, 2014) January, 2009 to January, 2013 MPharm CLINICAL PHARMACY AND PHARMACY MANAGEMENT |
| 4 | UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA NSUKKA. (Bachelor Degree, February, 2009) January, 2001 to November, 2008 BPharm PHARMACY |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Teaching Assistant, University of Saskatchewan January, 2025 to April, 2025 |
| 2 | Teaching Assistant, University of Saskatchewan September, 2024 to December, 2024 |
| 3 | Research Assistant, University of Saskatchewan May, 2024 to August, 2024 |
| 4 | Teaching Assistant, University of Saskatchewan January, 2024 to April, 2024 |
| 5 | Secretary, Induction/Oath Taking Planning Committee, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka January, 2021 to January, 2023 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | Ahaneku Precious U, Ogbonna Brian O, Osuafor Nkiru G, Ekeoma L.N, Ighorodje Austine E, Anetoh Maureen U, Onwuchuluba Ebele E, Eze Uchenna I.H, Nwaodu Mercy A, Okpalanma Nneoma N, Mba Obinna J, Nnamani Monica N, Osigwe Chinyelu C, Eze Amarachi S, Umeh Ifeoma B, Ejie Loveth I, Godswill, Adenola Ugochi A, Augustine Ngozi, Ezenekwe Lizette N., Nduka Ifeoma J. and Daniel U. Eze. (2025, January), "Prevalence, use and factors affecting psychoactive substance use among under-graduate students in a Nigerian university", African Research Journal of Medical Sciences, Vol. 2, (Issue 1) |
| 2 | Ayanugo Chioma J, Ogbonna Brian O, Onwuchuluba Ebele E, Osuafor Nkiru G, Anetoh Maureen U, Eze Uchenna I.H, Okpalanma Nneoma N, Mba Obinna J.6, Nnamani Monica N.1, Osigwe Chinyelu C.1, Eze Amarachi S.3, Umeh Ifeoma B.3, Ejie Loveth I.3, Adenola Ugochi A, Okoronkwo Augustine N, Ezenekwe Lizette N, Nduka Ifeoma J, and Daniel Eze U.. (2025, January), "Evaluation of Analgesics use in the management of Dysmenorrhea among female undergraduates in a Nigerian University", African Research Journal of Medical Sciences |
| 3 | Okeke Anthony, Ukwu Chinaza A, Ogbonna O Brian, Oparah Azuka C, Jeffrey Soni, Nwaodu Mercy A, Adenola Ugochi A, Anietoh Maureen U, Osuafor Nkeiruka G, Umeh Blessing, Ezenekwe Lizette N, Ejie Loveth, Orji Richard, Nnamani Monica N, Eze Daniel U, Eze Amarachi S. (2024, December), "Assessment of Pharmaceutical Care Competency of Community Pharmacists in a Nigerian State", Journal of Biointerface Research in Pharmaceutics and Applied Chemistry, Vol. 1, (Issue 5), pp 22-29 |
| 4 | Osuafor G, Ogbonna BO, Egere EC, Omuta MC, Onwuchuluba EE, Eze UI, Okafor AG, Nwafor M, Oluigbo KE, Ohiaeri I, Onwumah M, Umeh IB, Ejie IL. (2023, April), "Estimation of the Extent of Rational Drug Utilization in a Nigerian University Teaching Hospital", Int. J. Pharm. Sci. Rev. Res |
| 5 | 1. Nduka IJ, Ejie IL, Okafor CE. (2023, January), "Interventions to increase mammography screening uptake among women living in low-income and middle-income countries: a systematic review", BMJ, Vol. 10, pp 1138 |
| 6 | Ejie IL, Anetoh MU, Atakulu RO, Ogbonna BO,. (2023, June), "A baseline assessment of the knowledge, attitude, and practices of exclusive breastfeeding among women enrolled in a cluster randomized trial in Anambra State Nigeria", Clinical Journal of Obst & Gyne, Vol. 6, pp 051-060 |
| 7 | Ogbonna BO, Ovwighose SO, Okpalanma NN, Mmaduekwe HN, Okeke A, Anetoh MU, Adenola UA, Umeh IB. Ejie IL, Nduka IJ. (2022, January), "Pattern of antibiotics prescription in a tertiary hospital in Delta State, Nigeria", Afrimedic Journal, Vol. 8, (Issue 1) |
| 8 | Ogbonna BO, Nwanga K, Maduekwe HN, Okpalanma NN, Eze U, Ovwigbose SO, Okeke A, Anetoh MU, Adenola UA, Umeh IB, Ejie IL, Nduka IJ, Ajagu NN. (2022, January), "Impact of hand washing training on pharmacy students: a quasi experimental study", Afrimedic Journal, Vol. 8, (Issue 1) |
| 9 | Enneoka V, Ogbonna B, Anetoh MU, Ejie LI, Leo-Nnadi Ijeoma, Okpalanma N, Maduekwe H, Okeke A, Okoye I, Osuafor N, Ovwighose S, Nnamani M, Ajagu N, Ofor A. (2022, July), "Knowledge, attitudes and practice of post exposure prophylaxis for HIV among healthcare workers in two tertiary hospitals in Enugu South-East Nigeria", ES Journal of Public Health, Vol. 3, (Issue 1) |
| 10 | Nwankwo GO, Ogbonna BO, Anetoh MU, Ejie IL, Adenola UA, Okpalanma N, Maduekwe H, Okeke A, Okoye I, Omuta MC, Egere EC, Osuafor NC, Maduka A, Ovwighose S, Nnamani M, Ajagu N, Ofor A. (2022, July), "Dynamics of the Universal test and treatment strategy in HIV patients in Nigeria: A narrative review of studies", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 7, (Issue 5) |
| 11 | Nwaodu MA, Ogbonna BO, Maduekwe HN, Okpalanma NN, Okoye I, Okeke A, Egere EC, Osuafor NG, Maduka A, Omuta MC, Ovwighose SO, Onwuma M, Nnamani M, Anetoh MU, Achi JC, Nwabanne AT, Okoye I, Ezigbo A, Ejie IL, Ajagu N, Ofor A, Nwafor M, Okengwu O. (2022, September), "Dynamics of Immune and Gene Therapy in Nigeria: A Narrative Review of Related Studies", EC Clinical and Medical Case Reports, Vol. 5, (Issue 10) |
| 12 | Okoye MA, Achi J, Nwabanne T, Anetoh MU, Ejie IL, Adenola U, Ogbonna B, Ozinna O, Okpalanma N, Maduekwe H, Okeke A, Okoye I, Omuta M, Egere E, Osuafor G, Maduka A, Ovwighose S, Onwuma M, Nnamani M, Ajagu N, Ofor A. (2022, October), "Advances and dynamics of diabetes mellitus pharmamedical management under disability law in Nigeria: a narrative review of published studies from 1980-2020", JOJ Nursing & Health Care, Vol. 12, (Issue 4) |
| 13 | Nwaodu MA, Ogbonna BO, Anetoh MU, Ejie IL, Okpalanma N, Maduekwe H, Okeke A, Okoye I, Omuta MC, Egere EC, Osuafor NG, Maduka A, Ovwighose S, Nnamani M, Ajagu N, Ofor A. (2022, July), "Telepharmacy in sub-Saharan Africa: A Narrative Review", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 2 |
| 14 | Egere EC. Ogbonna BO, Omuta MC, Osuafor Nkeiruka G, Maduka A, Ekweozor IE, Ovwighose SO, Onwumah M, Nnamani M, Ogujiuba CU, Anetoh MU, Achi JC, Ohiaeri I, Nwabanne AT, Okoye I, Ezigbo A, Ejie IL, Okpalanma NN, Maduekwe HN, Okeke A, Okoye I, Ajagu Nnenna, Ofor A, Nwafor AM, Okengwu O. (2022, September), "Assessment of the correlates of hypertension management among patients in a Nigerian teaching hospital", EC Clinical and Medical Case Report, Vol. 5, (Issue 11) |
| 15 | 3. Oluigbo K, Ogbonna BO, Orah JK, Ejim CE, Onwuchuluba EE, Eze UI, Achi JC, Egere EC, Osuafor NG, Omuta M, Ovwighose OS, Nwafor MN, Ofor AC, Ohiaeri IG, Onwumah MU, Nnamani M, Ejie IL. (2022, September), "Physicians and Pharmacists Perspective of Clinical Pharmacy Practice, Services, Perceptions and Barriers in a Secondary and a Tertiary Hospital in Southeast Nigeria", CPQ Medicine |
| 16 | 5. Omuta M, Ohiaeri I, Nwafor M, Osuafor N, Anetoh M, Adenola U, Offu O, Kennedy O, Achi JC, Ezenekwe NL., Ejie IL. (2022, October), "Prevalence and treatment of hypertensives comorbid with type 2 diabetes mellitus in a Nigerian private hospital", J of Adv Res in Phar & Bio Sci |
| 17 | Ejie IL, Nwabanne AT, Nwabisi DC, Akudolu GV, Mbonu OG, & Ekwunife OI. (2022, January), "A qualitative study on factors affecting exclusive breastfeeding practice among nursing mothers in south-east Nigeria", Journal of Current Biomedical Research |
| 18 | Ajagu N, Anetoh M, Ogbonna B, Ugboaja L, Okpalanma N, Mmaduekwe H, Umeh I, & Ejie, IL. (2022, January), "Evaluation of the extent of Knowledge and Implementation practices of supply chain management by community pharmacists in Anambra State", Journal of Current Biomedical Research |
| 19 | Anetoh MA, Ekwunife OI, Ogbonna BO, Ofomata J, Ejie IL, Umeh IB, Kalu SO, Eleje GU, Ushie NS, Onubuogu CU, Ele UP and Mbagwu SI. (2022, December), "Prevalence of Co-infection of Hepatitis B and C with HIV in HIV-Positive Adolescents in Anambra State, South-East Nigeria", Journal of Science and Practice of Pharmacy |
| 20 | Oluigbo Kennedy, Ogbonna Brian, O, Orah Jennifer Kosarachi, Ejim Chuka, E, Onwuchuluba Ebele, E, Eze Uchenna, I. H, Achi James, C, Egere Eustace, C, Osuafor Nkeiruka, G, Omuta Michael, Ovwighose Ogenetega, S, Nwafor Maureen, N, Ofor Amala, C, Ohiaeri Ifeyinwa, G, Onwumah Malachy, U, Nnamani Monica, Ejie Izuchukwu, L, Umeh Ifeoma, B, Adenola Ugochi2, Anetoh Maureen, U, Ezenekwe Lizette, N., Uzodinma Samuel, U, Maduka Anthony, Okoye Ijeoma, M, Okpalanma Nneoma, N, Maduekwe Hilda, N., Okoye Ifunanya, Okeke Anthony, Offu Ogochukwu, F., Okengwu Ogadinma & Ajagu Nnenna. (2022, December), "Retrospective Study of the Prescription Pattern of Antidiabetic Drugs and Their Outcome in a Tertiary Hospital in Southeast Nigeria", CPQ Medicine, Vol. 14, pp 4 |
| 21 | Abazie NR, Ajagu N, Okolo KO, Okpalamma NN, Okeke AI, Maduekwe Hilda N, Okoye IL, Ejie IL, Ofor A, Osuafor NG, Nnamani MN, Maduka AO, Ovwighose, Samuel O, Njideka IA, Anetoh MU, Ogbonna BO. (2022, June), "Knowledge and perception of university students on drug abuse in Delta State, South-South, Nigeria", Open Journal of Clinical & Medical Images |
| 22 | Ogbonna BO, Anetoh MU, Ejie IL, Okpalanma N, Maduekwe H, Okoye I, Akpan II, Okeke A, Omuta MC, Egere EC, Osuafor NG, Maduka A, Ovwighose S, Nnamani M, Ajagu N, Ofor A. (2022, June), "Prevalence and comorbidities of overweight and obesity among patients admitted in Madonna University Teaching Hospital Elele, Nigeria", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 7, (Issue 4) |
| 23 | Ogbonna B, Maduekwe N, Ezenduka C, Ezigbo A, Eze UI, Okpalanma NN, Okeke A, Anetoh M, Adenola UA, Umeh, IB, & Ejie IL. (2021, December), "Evaluation of Acute Diarrhea Treatment in Under-Five Children in Community Pharmacies in a State in Southeast Nigeria: A Simulated Client Approach", Journal of Current Biomedical Research |
| 24 | Izuchukwu Loveth Ejie, George Uchenna Eleje, Moriam Taiwo Chibuzor, Maureen Ugonwa Anetoh, Ifeoma Jovita Nduka, Ifeoma Blessing Umeh, Brian Onyebuchi. (2021, February), "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 1-13 |
| 25 | Ogbonna B, Maduekwe I, Amagba C, Ejie IL, Umeh B, Anetoh M, and Onwuchuluba E,. (2020, May), "Characterization and trends of maternal mortality in two tertiary hospitals in Nigeria: Why did they die", Value in Health |
| 26 | Ogbonna BO, Mgbemena BC, Ezenekwe LN, Ele GN, Anetoh MU, Ejie IL, Umeh IB, Nduka IJ, Ofomata JC, Nwabanne AT, Epundu UU, Onyeyili AN, Ejim CE, Ajagu N. (2020, May), "Terrorism, Population Health, and Epidemiological Dynamics in Nigeria: implications for Public Health", MOJ Public Health |
| 27 | Ogbonna BO, Offor CA, Mgbemena BC, Ohiaeri IG, Anetoh MU, Onyeyili AN, Ele GN, Ejie IL, Umeh IB, Nduka IJ, Isidienu CP, Ofomata CJ, Nwabanne AT, Ofor. (2020, February), "Prevalence of Generic Drug Prescribing in Two Tertiary Healthcare Facilities in South-East, Nigeria", Ijppr.Human |
| 28 | Aisha Ummi Jibrin Isah, Obinna Ikechukwu Ekwunife, Izuchukwu Loveth Ejie, Olena Mandrik. (2020, August), "Effects of nutritional supplements on the re-infection rate of soil-transmitted helminths in school-age children: A systematic review and meta-analysis", PloS one, Vol. 15, (Issue 8), pp e0237112 |
| 29 | PD Isiboge, BO Ogbonna, BC Mgbemena, GN Ele, FO Oseji, MU Anetoh, IL Ejie, IB Umeh, IJ Nduka, AT Nwabanne, AC Ofor, AN Onyeyili. (2019, November), "INFLUENCE OF THIRD PARTY SYSTEM ON RATIONAL DRUG USE IN A TERTIARY HOSPITAL IN BENIN CITY NIGERIA: EXPLORING THE DYNAMICS OF SYSTEMS", WORLD JOURNAL OF PHARMACY AND PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES, Vol. 9, (Issue 1), pp 1680-1686 |
| 30 | Nwafor OI, Ogbonna BO, Eze UIH, Anetoh MU, Umeh IB, Ejie IL, and Mgbemena BC. (2019, May), "Pharmaceutical care practices among registered community pharmacists in a state in southeast Nigeria: a frontier dynamics assessment", MOJ Public Health |
| 31 | Ogbonna BO, Obi CF, Ejim CE, Isiboge PD, Soni JS, Orji CE, Nduka SO, Nduka JI, Ohiaeri IG, Uzodinma SU, Iweh MI, Ofomata CJ, Isidienu CP, Eze UIH, Onw. (2019, June), "Utilization of Antibiotics Among Pregnant Women in two Hospitals in Southeast Nigeria: A Pharmacoepidemiological Survey.", EC Pharmacology and Toxicology,, Vol. 23, pp S242 |
| 32 | Makoshi MS, Isaac M. Adanyeguh IM, and Nwatu IL. (2010, January), "Hepatoprotective effect of Phyllanthus niruri aqueous extract in acetaminophen sub-acute exposure rabbits.", Journal of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Health, |
| 33 | OI Ekwunife, PO Udeogaranya, IL Nwatu. (2010, January), "Prevalence, awareness, treatment and control of hypertension in a Nigerian population", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Ejie IL, Hillier K, Mansell K, Yee J, Lane G, Hassan V. (2025, April), "A critical review of the role of pharmacists in providing care toIndigenous Peoples with diabetes mellitus.", |
| 2 | Ejie IL, Nwabisi D, Akudolu G, Mbonu O, Nwabanne A, Oguji C, and Ekwunife O. (2021, August), "A Qualitative Study on Factors Affecting Exclusive Breastfeeding Practice among Nursing Mothers in South-East, Nigeria", |
| 3 | Boniface E.S, Maduh U.M, Ezenekwe L.E, Umeh B.I, Ogbonna B.O, Ekwunife O.I, and Ejie I.L. (2021, January), "Readiness and willingness to provide immunization services: A survey of community Pharmacists in Anambra state.", |
| 4 | Ejie IL, Eleje GU, Chibuzor M, Anetoh MU, Nduka IJ, Umeh IB, Ogbonna BO, and Ekwunife OI,. (2020, July), "A Systematic Review of Qualitative Research on Barriers and Facilitators to Exclusive Breastfeeding Practice in Sub-Saharan African Countries", |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Grants | |
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| 1 | Collaborator: "AWARD OF TETFund INSTITUTION BASED RESEARCH (IBR) GRANT" (August, 2022 to December, 2022). Completed sponsored grant by TETFund |
| 2 | Awardee: "Keystone Global Health Travel Award on Optimizing Nutrition for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health" (September, 2020 to September, 2020). Completed sponsored grant by Keystone |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "Identifying barriers and facilitators to optimal feeding practices among adolescent mothers in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A systematic scoping review" (April, 2025) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "Effects of Physical Activity on Children’s Motor Skill Development: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials" (August, 2020) |
| 3 | Reviewer, "A Systemic Review and Meta-analysis of the Leading Pathogens Causing Neonatal Sepsis in Developing Countries" (December, 2020) |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Founder, "Guzel Foundation" (December, 2021) |
| 2 | Department Representative, "Organization for Women in Science in Developing Countries Unizik Chapter" (January, 2021) |
| 3 | Secretary, "Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences Secretary, Induction/Oath Taking Planning Committee" (January, 2021) |
| 4 | Member Electoral Committee, "Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria Anambra State Electoral Committee" (January, 2021) |
| 5 | Financial Secretary, "Nigeria Association of Pharmacists in Academia Unizik Chapter" (January, 2021) |
| 6 | Zonal Coordinator, "Association of Lady Pharmacists Anambra State" (January, 2018 to December, 2021) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Graduate Member, "Dr. Vatanparast's Nutritional Epidemiology Lab (VNEL) College of Pharmacy & Nutrition, University of Saskatchewan." (member since 2022), https://research-groups.usask.ca/vnel/ |
| 2 | Full Member, "Organization for Women in Science in Developing Countries Unizik Chapter" (member since 2021), https://owsdnational.org |
| 3 | Full Member, "National Association of Pharmacists in Academia" (member since 2019), https://napanational.org |
| 4 | Fellow Member, "West African Post Graduate College of Pharmacists" (member since 2016), https://fpcpharm.org |
| 5 | Full Member, "Association of Lady Pharmacists" (member since 2009), https://alpsnational.org |
| 6 | Full Member, "Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria Anambra State Election Committee" - 016967 (member since 2008), https://psnnational.org |