Dr. Amaka Lovelyn Obi-nwosu
Dr. Amaka Lovelyn Obi-nwosu is a SENIOR LECTURER in FAMILY MEDICINE Department, Faculty Of Medicine in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Address: | Family Medicine, Faculty Of Medicine, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF MEDICINE |
Department/Sub-Unit: | FAMILY MEDICINE |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL, NNEWI. (Post-Doctorate Degree, November, 2014) December, 2007 to March, 2014 FWACP FAMILY MEDICINE |
| 2 | NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL, NNEWI. (Post-Graduate Degree, November, 2009) December, 2007 to April, 2010 PART 1(MWACP) FAMILY MEDICINE |
| 3 | NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY , AWKA. (Bachelor Degree, March, 2001) September, 1992 to March, 2001 MB BS MEDICINE & SURGERY |
| 4 | FEDERAL GOVERNMENT GIRLS' COLLEGE, GBOKO. (SSCE, September, 1991) January, 1985 to August, 1991 SSCE |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | HEAD, FAMILY MEDICINE/GENERAL OUTPATIENT DEPARTMENT, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL June, 2022 to Present |
| 2 | ACTING HEAD OF DEPARTMENT, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL, DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY MEDICINE May, 2022 to June, 2022 |
| 3 | COORDINATOR , FAMILY MEDICINE UNIT, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY January, 2022 to May, 2023 |
| 4 | The Coordinator, Family Medicine Unit, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus January, 2021 to January, 2022 |
| 5 | Coordinator, Family Medicine Unit, Nnamdi Azikiwe University December, 2019 to December, 2020 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | Silvia Isioma EZEMENAHI, Ifeoma A MODEBE, Chukwuemeka C NJOKU, Amaka L OBI-NWOSU, Chisom S EZEMENAHI, Chika C OFIAELI. (2024, March), "Maternal Healthcare Utilization among Women of Child Bearing Age Attending the Out-Patient Clinics of a Tertiary Health Facility Outstations in South-East, Nigeria", Orient Journal of Medicine, Vol. 36, (Issue 1), pp 41-50 |
| 2 | Amaka L Obi-Nwosu, Betrand O Nwosu, Sylvia I Ezemenahi, Daniella I Obi-Nwosu, Chinekwu S Nwosu, Bede C Azudialu, Chukwudi S Ojiakor, Uche M Umeh, Emeka C Izuchukwu, Chika I Ofiaeli, Chinyere M Ulochukwu. (2024, March), "Anthropometric Predictors of Health-Related Quality of Life in Obese Patients Attending a Tertiary Hospital in Nnewi, South-East Nigeria: A Cross-Sectional Study", Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice, Vol. 27, (Issue 3), pp 376-382 |
| 3 | Amaka Obi-Nwosu, Meveilleoux Soronuchi Frankpeace, Christian Chibuzor Ibeh, Betrand Obi Nwosu, Sylvia Isioma Ezemenahi, Chinekwu Nwosu, Daniella Obi-Nwosu, Bede Chinedu Azudialu, Chinyere Maryann Ulochukwu. (2024, January), "Utilization of Community Based Health Insurance Scheme among the Vulnerable: An Urban City Experience in Nigeria", Orient Journal of Medicine, Vol. 36, (Issue 3), pp 61-72 |
| 4 | SI Ezemenahi, AI Modebe, CC Ekebelu, SC Ezemenahi, AL Obi-Nwosu, BE Ezemenahi, GI Uzoma, UC Okereke. (2024, January), "Assessing the job satisfaction of health workers in primary health centers in Anaocha, Anambra State in Nigeria", West African Journal on Sustainable Development, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 40-58 |
| 5 | Bede C Azudial, Njoka Timothy, Ogwuche Emmanuel, Ogunnaya Frances, Amaka Obi-nwosu and Benjamin I Nkem. (2024, June), "Prevalence and Predictors of Depression among Adult Male Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Attending General Outpatient Clinic in a Tertiary Hospital in Northern Nigeria", _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ *Corresponding author: E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]; Cite as: Azudialu, Bede C, Njoka Timothy, Ogwuche Emmanuel, Ogunnaya Frances, Amaka Obi-nwosu, and Benjamin I Nkem. 2024. “Prevalence and Predictors of Depression Among Adult Male Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Attending General Outpatient Clinic in a Tertiary Hospital in Northern Nigeria”. Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research 36 (7):132-41. https://doi.org/10.9734/jammr/2024/v36i75491. Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research, Vol. 36, (Issue 7), pp 132-141, |
| 6 | Obi-Nwosu A.L, Ubajaka C.F, Ibeh D.K, Nwosu B.O, Ezemenahi S I, Nwosu C.S, Azudialu B.C, Ulochukwu C.M, Obi-Nwosu D.I, Ofiaeli C.I. (2023, July), "A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF BOARDING AND DAY SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN A RURAL TOWN IN SOUTH EASTERN NIGERIA", Journal of scientific research and reports, Vol. 29, (Issue 8), pp 27-36 |
| 7 | CS Nwosu, CA Nri-Ezedi, C Okechukwu, TO Ulasi, EO Umeh, UR Ebubedike, ME Aronu, AL Obi-Nwosu, AO Odita, NV Agu, SC Ngonadi, NC Emedike, KM Uke, AC Emegoakor. (2023, December), "Two-Dimensional Ultrasound Assessment of Long-Term Intra-Abdominal Organ Changes in Children with Sickle Cell Anemia during Steady State: A Comparative Study", Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice, Vol. 26, (Issue 12), pp 1861-1867 |
| 8 | Michael Chukwuebuka Awugosi, Amaka Lovelyn Obi-Nwosu, Gabriel Chidera Edeh, Onyeka Chukwudalu Ekwebene, Uchenna Onyedika Abalihe, Francis Chibuike Anigwe, Chinonuju Franklin Chiekezie. (2023, November), "Knowledge, attitude and practices about hypertension amongst adult residents in South-Eastern Nigeria", Current Medicine Research and Practice, Vol. 13, (Issue 6), pp 258-269 |
| 9 | SI Ezemenahi, E Adinma, AV Nworah, AL Obi-Nwosu, SC Ezemenahi. (2023, September), "Prevalence of Pica amongst Pregnant Women attending Antenatal Clinic of a Tertiary Clinic in South-East, Nigeria.", West African Journal of Medicine, Vol. 40, (Issue 9), pp 982-988 |
| 10 | Bede Azudialu, Benjamin Nkem, Obi-Nwosu Amaka, Ogunnaya Frances Ugonne. (2023, November), "Current Prevalence Rate of Cigarette Smoking among Adult Patients at a Tertiary Hospital in South East Nigeria", Asian Journal of Research in Nursing and Health, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 406-410 |
| 11 | SI Ezemenahi, AI Modebe, SI Egwu-Oti, AL Obi-Nwosu, SC Ezemenahi. (2023, November), "Pregnancy outcomes among women with pre-eclampsia attending Tertiary Antenatal Clinic in South-East Nigeria: A 3-year review", Nigerian Journal of Family Practice, Vol. 14, (Issue 2), pp 8-16 |
| 12 | Obi-Nwosu Amaka L., Nwosu Betrand O., Ojiakor Chukwudi S., Nwaeju Ifeanyi K., Ulochukwu Chinyere M. and Obi-Nwosu Ifechukwu D.. (2023, July), "Giant Bartholin Cyst in a Sexually Active Widow: Management and Aspects of Neglected Sexuality", Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research, Vol. 35, (Issue 17), pp 76-80 |
| 13 | L. Obi-Nwosu Amaka, Eze Chijioke Eze, C. Ibeh Christian c, O. Nwosu Betrand, I. Ezemenahi Sylvia, C. Azudialu Bede, M. Ulochukwu Chinyere and D. Obi-Nwosu Ifechukwu. (2023, July), "Adverse Events Following COVID-19 Vaccination in Anambra State, South East Nigeria", Asian Journal of Medicine and Health, Vol. 21, (Issue 10), pp 59-68 |
| 14 | Bede Azudialu, Benjamin Nkem, and Obi-Nwosu Amaka. (2023, October), "Reasons for Encounter in Outpatient Clinic of a Tertiary Hospital in South Eastern Nigeria", Journal of International Research in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vol. 18, (Issue 2), pp 31-37 |
| 15 | Amaka Lovelyn Obi-Nwosu, Betrand Obi Nwosu, Sylvia Isioma Ezemenahi, Bede Chinedu Azudialu, Chinekwu Skye Nwosu,Samuel Chukwudi Ojiakor, Chinyere Maryann Ulochukwu, Ifechukwu Daniella Obi-Nwosu and Chika Ifeoma Ofiaeli. (2023, July), "Health-Related Quality of life of Obese Adults presenting at the General out-patient Clinic of a Tertiary Hospital in South-Eastern Nigeriary hospital South-Eastern Nigeria", Tropical Journal of Medical Research, Accepted July 6, 2023 |
| 16 | Uzukwu IO, Nwosu CS, Emegoakor AC, Uke KM, Obi-Nwosu AL. (2023, June), "COMPARATIVE CHEST RADIOGRAPHIC FINDINGS IN ADULTS PATIENTS WITH PTB ONLY AND THOSE WITH HIV+ PTB CO-INFECTION", International Journal of Scientific Development and Research, Vol. 8, (Issue 6), pp 1079-1091 |
| 17 | Amaka Lovelyn Obi-Nwosu, Florence Chika Ubajaka, Chima Melford Madu, Obi Betrand Nwosu, Silvia Isioma Ezemenahi, Bede Azudialu, Chinyere Maryann Ulochukwu, Chinekwu Skye Nwosu, Chika Ifeoma Ofiaeli, Emeka Callistus Izuchukwu. (2023, May), "Pregnancy Outcomes in Women with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD): A Tertiary Centre Retrospective Study in Nigeria", Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research, Vol. 35, (Issue 14), pp 61-71 |
| 18 | Amaka Lovelyn Obi-Nwosu, Chika Florence Ubajaka, Ebele Emmanuella Onwuegbusi, Betrand Obi Nwosu, Silvia Isioma Ezemenahi, Emeka Emmanuel Okoh, Samuel Chukwudi Ojiakor, Chinekwu Skye Nwosu, Chinyere Maryam Ulochukwu, Bede Chinedu Azudialu. (2023, May), "Reproductive Health Challenges of Rural Female Adolescents in Rural Area of South Eastern Nigeria", Orient Journal of Medicine, Vol. 35, (Issue 2), pp 33-43 |
| 19 | Ezemenahi SI, Adinma E, Onyeamauwa A, Obi-Nwosu AL, and Ezemenahi SC. (2023, July), "Psychological stressors and coping mechanisms among Pharmacy students in a Tertiary Institution in South-East Nigeria", Interdisciplinary and Transdisciplinary Research for Sustainable Rural Development, Vol. 3, (Issue 3) |
| 20 | Ezemenahi SI, Adinma DE, Obodozie CH, Obi-Nwosu AL, Ezemenahi SC and Ofiaeli C. (2023, July), "Professional Specialization Predictors Among Female Medical Students of a Tertiary Institution in South-East Nigeria", Interdisciplinary and Transdisciplinary Research for Sustainable Rural Development, Vol. 3, (Issue 8) |
| 21 | Samuel Chukwudi Ojiakor, Afam Ben Obidike, Kenneth Nonso Okeke, Monday C Ogelle, Lambert C Onyejiaku, Chima P Umobi, Chioma P Nnamani, Amaka L Obi-Nwosu, George Uchenna Eleje.. (2022, July), "Prescription pattern of Analgesics for post cesarean section pain in Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi,South East, Nigeria", Tropical Journal of Medical Research, Vol. 25, (Issue 1), pp 163-168 |
| 22 | Samuel C Ojiakor, Afam B Obidike, Kenneth N Okeke, Chioma P Nnamani, Amaka L Obi-Nwosu, Richard O Egeonu, George U Eleje, Chukwuemeka J Ofojebe. (2021, March), "Factors Associated With Demand For Epidural Analgesia Among Women In Labor At A Tertiary Hospital In Nnewi, South-East, Nigeria", Magna Scientia Research and Reviews |
| 23 | OA Lovelyn, NO Betrand, N Godswill. (2016, April), "Family And Social Determinants Of Health-seeking Behaviour Of Caregivers Of Febrile Children In An Urban City Of South-Eastern Nigeria", Archives of Medicine, Vol. 8, (Issue 4), pp 1-6 |
| 24 | Betrand O Nwosu, George U Eleje, Amaka L Obi-Nwosu, Ita F Ahiarakwem, Comfort N Akujobi, Chukwudi C Egwuatu, Chukwudumebi OC Onyiuke. (2015, January), "Is Routine Antenatal Venereal Disease Research Laboratory Test Still Justified? Nigerian Experience", International journal of women's health, (Issue 7), pp 41-6 |
| 25 | Eke Chidinma O, Nwosu Betrand Obi, Eke Nkem O, Obi-Nwosu Amaka. (2015, January), "Perinatal Mortality In The Private Specialist Hospital Setting In South East Nigeria", Archives of Medicine, Vol. 7, (Issue 4), pp 12-15 |
| 26 | BO Nwosu, NO Eke, A Obi‑Nwosu, OJ Osakwe, CO Eke, NP Obi. (2013, October), "Weekend Versus Weekday Hospital Deaths: Analysis Of In‑patient Data In A Nigerian Tertiary Healthcare Center", Nigerian journal of clinical practice, Vol. 16, (Issue 4) |
| 27 | BO Nwosu, JO Ugboaja, AL Obi-Nwosu, CC Nnebue, CO Ifeadike. (2012, March), "Proximate Determinants Of Antenatal Care Utilization Among Women In Southeastern Nigeria", Nigerian Journal of Medicine, Vol. 21, (Issue 2), pp 196-204 |
| 28 | BO Nwosu, JO Ugboaja, AL Obi-Nwosu, AO Igwegbe. (2012, March), "Attitude Of Women Towards Private And Public Hospitals For Obstetric Care In South-East Nigeria: Implications For Maternal Mortality Reduction", Orient Journal of Medicine, Vol. 25, (Issue 2), pp 1-6 |
| 29 | Berthrand O Nwosu, Joseph O Ugboaja, Amaka L Obi-Nwosu, Anthony O Igwegbe. (2012, April), "Barriers to postnatal care and exclusive breastfeeding among urbanwomen in southeastern Nigeria", Nigerian Medical Journal, Vol. 53, (Issue 2) |
| 30 | Nwosu Betrand Obi, Eleje George Uchenna, Obi Philomina Nkechi, Obi-Nwosu Lovelyn Amaka, Eke Nkemakolam Obinna. (2012, November), "A Water Leak Hang Test On A Random Sample Of Condoms In Nnewi, South-East Nigeria", Greener Journal of Medical Sciences, Vol. 2, (Issue 6), pp 130-133 |
| 31 | JO Ugboaja, BO Nwosu, CO Ifeadike, CC Nnebue, AI Obi-Nwosu. (2011, August), "Contraceptive Choices And Practices Among Urban Woman In Southeastern Nigeria", Nigerian Journal of Medicine, Vol. 20, (Issue 3), pp 360-365 |
| 32 | BO Nwosu, JO Ugboaja, A Obi-Nwosu. (2010, October), "Spontaneous Rupture Of Gravid Horn Of Bicornuate Uterus At Term-A Case Report", Nigerian Medical Journal, Vol. 51, (Issue 4) |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Ezemenahi SI, Modebe AI, Okpara UC, Ezemenahi SC, Obi-Nwosu AL, Uzoma GI, Okereke N. (2023, June), "MALE INVOLVEMENT IN THE MATERNAL UTILIZATION OF HEALTH SERVICES AMONG CHILDBEARING WOMEN IN A TERTIARY HEALTHCARE OUTSTATIONS IN SOUTH-EAST NIGERIA", |
| 2 | Ubajaka Chika, Obi-Nwosu Amaka, Ahaneku Chibueze, Ahaneku Gladys, Okoh Emeka. (2022, July), "ERADICATION OF CHILDHOOD KILLER DISEASES IN NIGERIA, THE JOURNAL SO FAR", |
| 3 | Obi-Nwosu Amaka, Ubajaka Chika, Onwuegbusi Ebele, Nwosu Betrand, Okoh Henry. (2022, July), "Reproductive health challenges of rural female adolescents in South-Eastern Nigeria", |
| 4 | Obi-Nwosu Amaka, Nwosu Betrand, Umeh Uche. (2015, July), "Obesity and health related quality of life of adults presenting at the General out-patient Department in a tertiary hospital South-Eastern Nigeria", |
| 5 | Obi-Nwosu Amaka, Nwosu Betrand. (2013, July), "Sociodemographic factors and health seeking behaviour of mothers of Febrile Children in an Urban City of South-Eastern Nigeria", |
| 6 | Nwosu BO, Eleje GU, Eke NO, Obi-Nwosu AL, Eke NO, Obi, N. (2012, October), "A randomized trial on leakage of male latex condom in Nnewi, south-East Nigeria", |
| 7 | Nwosu BO, Eke NO, Obi-Nwosu AL, Eke NO, Obi N. (2012, October), "Five Year Review of Perinatal Death in the Private Specialist Hospital Setting in South East Nigeria", |
| 8 | Nwosu BO, Ugboaja JO, Obi-Nwosu AL. (2010, November), "Proximate determinants of antenatal care utilization among women in southeastern Nigeria", |
| 9 | Nwosu BO, Ugboaja JO, Obi-Nwosu AL. (2010, November), "Private Hospitals and Obstetric Care in Nnewi, A case for government-private partnership in the provision of Obstetric care in NIgeria", |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "EVALUATION OF RISK FACTORS FOR FALLS AMONG GERIATRIC PATIENTS ATTENDING GERIATRIC CLINIC OF FEDERAL MEDICAL CENTRE ASABA, DELTA STATE, NIGERIA." (2024). Completed Doctorate project by DR MABEL ONWUKA |
| Grants | |
| 1 | Awardee: "Research 4 Life E-Library subscription 2023" (January, 2023 to December, 2023). Completed sponsored grant by Victoria Okafor |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "AFRIMED JOURNAL" (June, 2023) |
| 2 | Editor, "AFRIMED JOURNAL" (August, 2022) |
| 3 | Editor, "Afrimedic Journal" (January, 2022) |
| 4 | Editor, "AFRIMED JOURNAL" (December, 2021) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "Glanzmann's thrombasthenia presenting as post-circumcision persistent bleeding in an apparently healthy boy" (June, 2024) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "Serological Evidence of Rickettsial infection by Weil-Felix test in tertiary care hospital in Bangladesh" (February, 2022) |
| 3 | Reviewer, "Post-natal daily living experiences of unmarried teenage mothers: A phenomenological study in Enyan Denkyira in the central region of Ghana" (April, 2022) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "West African College of Physicians" (April, 2023 to April, 2023). Completed External Exam |
| 2 | Examiner, "WEST AFRICAN COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS" (October, 2022 to October, 2022). Completed External Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "Afrimedic Journal" (January, 2022) |
| 2 | Chairman, "Faculty Committee on Univeristy Fees For Faculty of medicine" (November, 2022) |
| 3 | Member, "NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY CHS NNEWI CAMPUS ENVIRONMENTAL MAINTENANCE COMMITTEE" (April, 2021) |
| 4 | Member, "FACULTY OF MEDICINE LECTURE COMMITTEE" (July, 2021) |
| 5 | Member, "NAU VICE-CHANCELLOR'S DEPARTMENTAL QUALITY ASSURANCE SUB-COMMITTEE" (June, 2021) |
| 6 | PATRONESS, "CATHOLIC WOMEN ORGANIZATION" (August, 2021) |
| 7 | CHAIRMAN, "Medical Women Association of Nigeria, Anambra State Cancer Screening Committe" (December, 2019 to December, 2021) |
| 8 | FINANCIAL SECRETARY, "MEDICAL AND DENTAL CONSULTANTS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA (MDCAN ), NAUTH CHAPTER" (December, 2017 to December, 2019) |
| 9 | Member, "Nigerian Medical Association NNEWI ZONE WELFARE/SOCIAL COMMITTEE" (May, 2011 to December, 2013) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "MEDICAL AND DENTAL CONSULTANTS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA (MDCAN )" (member since 2014), https://www.mdcan.org.ng |
| 2 | Full Member, "West African College of Physicians" (member since 2014), https://wacpcoam.org |
| 3 | Life Member, "Society of Family Physicians of Nigeria" (member since 2014), https://sofpon.org |
| 4 | Full Member, "Medical Women Association of Nigeria" (member since 2005), http://www.mwan.org.ng/ |
| 5 | Full Member, "Nigerian Medical Association" (member since 2004), https://nationalnma.org |
Relevant Events Attended
| Other Events | |
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| 1 | "3. Society Of Family Physicians Of Nigeria Annual General Meeting And Scientific Conference 2015, Abuja, Nigeria", (SOFPON), 25th November, 2015 to 27th November, 2015; Abuja |
| 2 | "XXI FiGO World Congress Of Gynaecology And Obstetrics Vancouver, Canada", (International Conference Services Ltd), 4th October, 2015 to 9th October, 2015; Vancouver, Canada |
| 3 | "Advanced Life Support In Obstetrics (ALSO) Provider Course", (National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria), 13th July, 2015 to 14th July, 2015; Awka, Anambra State |
| 4 | "2. Medical Women International Association 2015 Africa And Near East Regional Conference , Accra Ghana", (MWAGH), 8th July, 2015 to 10th July, 2015; Ghana |
| 5 | "1. 29th International Congress Of Medical Women Association 2013 , Seoul Korea", (Korea Convention Services, Ltd), 31st July, 2013 to 3rd August, 2013; Seoul Korea |