Dr. Nchekwube Kenneth Okeke
Dr. Nchekwube Kenneth Okeke is a SENIOR LECTURER in PAEDIATRICS Department, Faculty Of Medicine in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Address: | Paediatrics, Faculty Of Medicine, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF MEDICINE |
Department/Sub-Unit: | PAEDIATRICS |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | National Postgraduate Medical College Of Nigeria. (Post-Doctorate Degree, December, 2014) August, 2007 to May, 2014 FMCP(Paved) |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Departmental Exams Officer, Paediatric Department Nnamdi Azikiwe university CHS Nnewi July, 2021 to Present |
| 2 | Lecturer 1/ Consultant Paediatrician, Nnandi Azikiwe University August, 2019 to Present |
| 3 | Consultant Paediatrician, Life International Hospital Hospital Awka February, 2018 to May, 2020 |
| 4 | Departmental Exams Officer, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu university Amaku Awka July, 2017 to June, 2019 |
| 5 | Consultant Paediatrician/ Lecturer 1, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University/Teaching Hospital October, 2016 to July, 2019 |
| 6 | Part Time Consultant Paediatrician, St Martin's Specialist Hospital Ugwuagba May, 2016 to March, 2018 |
| 7 | Lecturer 1/Consultant Neontologists, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University/Teaching Hospital February, 2016 to July, 2019 |
| 8 | Consultant Paediatrician, Holy Rosary Specialist Hospital Onitsha November, 2014 to March, 2018 |
| 9 | Resident Doctor, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital Nnewi August, 2007 to November, 2014 |
| 10 | Medical Officer, Marist Cottage Hospital Uturu Abia State. November, 2006 to August, 2007 |
| 11 | Medical Officer as youth corper, Martha Bamaiyi General Hospital Zuru Kebbi State. March, 2003 to February, 2004 |
| 12 | House Officer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital Nnewi February, 2002 to March, 2003 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | ST Echendu, EN Anyabolu, EN Umeadi, KN Okeke, BE Chukwujekwu, NC Uchefuna, CK Onyeje.. (2025, June), "Agreement among glass mercury thermometers, infrared thermometers and digital thermometer temperature recordings in febrile under five children. International journal of contemporary Paediatrics-6673", international journal of complimentary Paediatrics |
| 2 | ST Echenndu, Chisom Nri-ezedi, , CV Iloanya, EN Umeadi, KN Okeke NC Uchefunna. (2024, May), "Self-Medication with Over the counter Drugs in children: Examiing the commo Medications and Factors Influencing Mothers` Choices", The Nigerian Health Journal, Vol. 22, (Issue 3), pp 1412-1422 |
| 3 | kenneth Okeke, CC Ifezulike, ST Echendu AO Odita, SK Onah, NV Agu, FE Enema. (2024, May), "Exploring maternal Perspectives on Teething and Treatment Practices In Awka, South East Nigeria", The Nigerian Health Journal, Vol. 24, (Issue 3), pp 1379-1384 |
| 4 | okafor CG, Eleje GU, Adimma JIB, Ikechebelu JI, Umeh EO, Okafor CO.....Okeke KN etal. (2023, February), "A randomized clinical trial of Premaquick biomarkers versus transvaginal cervical length for pre-induction cervical assessment at term among pregnant women. SAGE Open Med. 2023; 11( 11):1-13 .doi: 10.1177/20503121231158220", sage open medicine, Vol. 11, pp 1-13 |
| 5 | Amalachukwu Okwukweka Odita, Nkechinyere Godsgift Obichukwu, Ifeoma Egbuonu, EF Ugochukwu, John Onuora Chukwuka, Kenneth Nchekwube Okeke. (2023, December), "Prevalence and Socio-Demographics of Hepatitis B Surface Antiginaemia among Secondary school Children in an urban community Southeast Nigeria: A Cross sectional study.", The Nigerian Health Journal, Vol. 22, (Issue 4), pp 359-347 |
| 6 | NV Agu, KN Okeke, ST Echendu, CU Onobogu, JC Ebenebe, TO Ulasi, NC Uchefuna,CC Ifezulike, AO Odita, J Ezeogu. (2023, July), "Socio-Demographic factors associated with obesity among adolescents in secondary school in Onitsha, South East Nigeria", open journal of endocrine and metabolic diseases, Vol. 13, (Issue 7), pp 85-106 |
| 7 | NV Agu, TO Ulasi, KN Okeke JC Ebenebe ST Echendu, CA Nri-Ezedi EI Nwaneli, ES Edokwe,SK Onah, CC Ifezulike ES Umeadi. (2022, January), "Prevalence of overweight and Obesity among Secondary Schools Adolescents in Onitsha Anambra State Nigeria", International Journal of Medical Science and Clinical Invention, Vol. 9, (Issue 1), pp 5891-5899 |
| 8 | UC Onubogu, EF Ugochukwu, KN Okeke, CP Manyike, U Ekwochi, IK Ukpabi, CP Manyike, Ihuoma Ukpabi. (2022, September), "Complementary Feeding Practices of Mothers Resident in South-East Nigeria and Effect on Weight of Children Aged Months.", Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research, Vol. 30, (Issue 22), pp 69-83 |
| 9 | NV Agu, ES Edokwe, EO Muokwugwo, WC Igwe, CE Ezeudu, Ugochukwu EF, Okeke KN, Onubogu CI. (2022, January), "Umbilical Cord care Knowledge and Practice: What is the status of Nations Chlorhexidime Gel Scale-Up in Nnewi Nigeria", Asian Journal of Paediatric Research., Vol. 8, (Issue 2), pp 1-10 |
| 10 | CU Onubogu, EF Ugochukwu, FA Ifiora, UO Onwumere KN Okeke, EN Umeadi.. (2022, September), "Hand Washing and Other Hygienic Cord Care Practices among Mothers in Nnewi Nigeria", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 33, (Issue 24), pp 168-176 |
| 11 | Echendu ST, Ugochukwu EF, Okeke KN, Onubogu CU, Ebenebe JC, Umeadi EN, Ifezulike cC, Agu NV. (2021, June), "Socio-demographic Determinants Of Undernutrition In HIV- Infected Under Five Children.", European Journal of Clinical Medicine, Vol. 2, (Issue 3), pp 22-29 |
| 12 | ST Echendu ,KN Okeke , JC Ebenebe, EF Ugochukwu, CU Onubogu, EN Umeadi, I Egbuonu, ES Edokwe Ifezulike CC, Eleje GU. (2021, February), "Prevalence Of Protein Energy Malnutrition In HIV Infected Under Five Children And Effects Of Highly Active Anti Retroviral Therapy On Their Nutritional Status In Nigeria.", Magnets Scientia Advanced Research and Reviews., Vol. 1, (Issue 3), pp 053-061 |
| 13 | EF Ugochukwu, CU Onubogu, ES Edokwe, U Ekwochi, KN Okeke, EN Umeadi,SK Onah.. (2021, December), "A Review and Analysis of Outcomes from Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission of HIV Infant Follow-Up Services at a Paediatric Infectious Diseases Unit A Major Tertiary Hospital in Nigeria 2007-2020", International Journal of Maternal and Child Health and AIDS, Vol. 10, (Issue 2), pp 269-279 |
| 14 | U Ekwochi, EF Ugochukwu, CU Onubogu, C Manyike, IK Ukpabi, KN Okeke. (2021, May), "Breast Feeding Duration and Related Factors among Mothers in Southeast Nigeria", International Journal of Health Science and Research, Vol. 11, (Issue 5), pp 305-312 |
| 15 | AN Oli, UC Ogwaluonye, CU Onubogu, AF Ozumba, OH Agbaenyi, Okeke KN, Onah SK, Okoro JC, Ifezulike CC, Emechebe GO. (2021, February), "Public Knowledge And Opinion On Childhood Routine Immunizations In Two Major Cities Of Anambra State, Nigeria.", Journal of Multidisciplinary Health care, Vol. 14, pp 247 |
| 16 | ST Echendu, KN Okeke, CA Nri-Ezedi, EN Umeadi, EI Nwaneli, ES Edokwe, NV Agu CC Ifezulike. (2021, November), "Feeding Practices and Nutritional Status of HIV-Infected Under five Children", The New American Journal of Medicine, Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 1-8 |
| 17 | NA Ogbuefi, EF Ugochukwu, CU Onubogu, ES Edokwe, KN Okeke. (2021, January), "Assessment of Adherence to antiretroviral therapy, associated factors, and relationship to CD4 cell count recovery among HIV-positive adolescents", Nigerian Journal of Medicine, Vol. 30, (Issue 5), pp 592-600 |
| 18 | Ihuoma Kathleen Ukpabi, Ebelechuku Francesca Ugochukwu, Chinyere Ukamaka Onubogu, Uchenna Ekwochi, Chuka Pius Mayike, Kenneth Nchekwube Okeke. (2021, August), "Early Infant Feeding Practices Among Mothers Of Southeast Nigeria.", European Journal of Clinical and Biomedical Sciences., Vol. 7, (Issue 4), pp 65-74 |
| 19 | CA Nriezedi, HC Okpara, KN Okeke, EI Nwaneli, ES Edokwe, ST Echendu, TO Ulasi. (2020, February), "Exploring the Relationship between Adiponectin and Blood Pressure in Nigeria Children", Open Journal of Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases, Vol. 12, (Issue 2), pp 9-19 |
| 20 | KN Okeke, J Ezeogu, ST Echendu, GI Eberendu, JC Okoro, GO Emechebe, CA Nriezedi, CC Ifezulike, ES Edokwe, E I Nwaneli, NV Agu, TO Ulasi, AO Odita. (2020, January), "Pattern of childhood morbidity and outcome of childhood admission in IMO State University Teaching Hospital Orlu IMO State;A 3year review", International Journal of Biomedical research, Vol. 13, (Issue 3), pp 1-5 |
| 21 | Ugochukwu EF, Onubogu CU, Okeke KN, Ofora CV, Uju CM. (2020, July), "Waist Circumference, Waist-to-height Ratio And Body Mass Index As Parameters Of Obesity Among Public Secondary School Students", European Journal of Medical and Health Sciences, Vol. 2, (Issue 4), pp 385 |
| 22 | Ugochukwu EF, Onubogu CU, Ofora VC, Okeke KN, Uju CM.. (2020, June), "Blood Pressure Profile And Determinants Of Hypertension Among Public Secondary School Students In Nnewi, South East Nigeria", European Journal of Medical and Health Sciences, Vol. 2, (Issue 3), pp 298 |
| 23 | Enemchukwu CM, Oli AN, Okoye EI, Ujam NT, Osazuwa EO, Emechebe Go, Okeke KN, Ifezulike CC, Ejiofor OS, Okoyeh JN. (2019, July), "Winning The War Against Multiple Drug Resistant Diarrhoeagenic Bacteria .", Microorganisms, Vol. 7, (Issue 7), pp 197 |
| 24 | Oli AN, Ogbuagu VI, Ekejindu CP, Okoro JC, Iroha IR, Ofomata CM, Okeke KN, Emechebe GO, Okoro JC. (2019, November), "Multi-antibiotics Resistance Factors Affecting Carriage Of Extended Spectrum B- Lactamase Producing Enterobacteriacae In Paediatric Population Of Enugu Metropolis Nigeria.", Med Sci, Vol. 7, (Issue 11) |
| 25 | Oli AN, Okam PC, Itumo CJ, Ezebialu IC, Okeke KN, Ifezulike CC, Ezeobi I, Emechebe GO, Okezie UN, Adejumo SA, Okoyeh JN.. (2019, September), "Carbapenem -Resistant Enterobacteriacae Posing A Dilemma In Effective Health Care Delivery", Antibiotics, Vol. 8, (Issue 4), pp 156 |
| 26 | Paediatric HIV Test in a South Eastern Tertiary Centre: Does provider initiated Testing and Counseling Increase the Uptake Rate?. (2018, April), "Paediatric HIV Test In A", Orient Journal of Medicine, Vol. 30, pp 1-2 |
| 27 | Ejiofor SO, Ajunwa OM, Ezeudu CE, Emechebe GO, Okeke KN, Ifezulike CC, Ekejindu IM, Okoyeh JN Osuala EO, and Oli AN.. (2018, July), "Bacteriology And Its Virulence Factors In Neonatal Infections. Threats To Child Survival Strategies.", Journal of Pathogens, Vol. 2018, Article I.D 480124.11 |
| 28 | Ejiofor OS, Efobi C, Emechebe GO, Ifezulike CC, Okeke KN, Mokebe TC, Obijiofor Ideh CC, and Onuh U.. (2018, April), "Newborn Screening For Sickle Cell Disease( SCO) In Awka South East Nigeria.", Nigeria J blood Disorder Transfus, Vol. 9, pp 298 |
| 29 | Oli AN, Akabueze BV, Ezeudu CE, Eleje GU, Ejiofor OS, Ezebialu IU, Oguejiofor BC, Ekejindu MI, Emechebe GO, and 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 J, 2017, Vol. 11, pp 292-300 |
| 30 | Okeke KN, Egbuonu I, Ugochukwu EF, Ulasi TO, Okani CO, Ejiofor OS. Ifezulike CC.. (2017, December), "Seroprevalence Of HBV And HIV Co-infection In Children In Nnewi, South Eastern Nigeria.", Pediatrics and Health Research, Vol. 2, (Issue 3), pp 20 |
| 31 | Ugochukwu EF, Onubogu CU Edokwe ES, Okeke KN,. (2014, July), "Nutritional Contents Of Lunch Pack Of Primary School Children In Nnewi Nigeria.", Ann.Med.Health Sci Red. |
| 32 | Ugochukwu EF, Okeke KN, Onubogu CU, Edokwe ES.. (2012, April), "Sociodemographic Characteristics Of Child Street Vendors In Nnewi Nigeria.", Niger J of Paed., pp 174-178 |
| Other Relevant Publications | |
| 1 | EI Nwaneli, CA Nri-Ezedi, KN Okeke, ES Edokwe, ST Echendu, KK ILOh. "Congenital cerebral malaria: a masquerader in a neonate", (Others, 2022 February) |
| 2 | KN Okeke, CC Ifezulike, Onubogu CU,. "Pattern of Neurological Disorders Among children Presenting At The Neurology Unit of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital Amaku, Awka", (Presentation, 2022 July) |
| 3 | CU Onubogu, SU Ushie, IN Aghanya. "Prevalence and Pattern of Superficial Fungal infection among Primarily schools pupils in Nnewi and Ukpor", (Presentation, 2022 July) |
| 4 | AO Odita, NG Obichukwu, JO Chukwuka, I Egbuonu, KN Okeke. "Prevalence and Vaccination Status of Hepatitis B surface Antigenaemia Among Secondary School children in Onitsha", (Presentation, 2022 July) |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Reviewerships | |
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| 1 | Reviewer, "Acanthosis Nigricans: A comprehensive study on metabolic association." (June, 2024) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "Acanthosis Nigricans: A comprehensive study on metabolic association." (June, 2024) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "4th MBBS" (September, 2024 to September, 2024). Completed External Exam |
| 2 | Examiner, "4th MBBS" (September, 2023 to September, 2023). Completed External Exam |
| 3 | Examiner, "4th MBBS" (September, 2023 to September, 2023). Completed External Exam |
| 4 | Examiner, "4th MBBD Exam" (November, 2021 to November, 2021). Completed External Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Member, "College of Health Sciences" (February, 2025) |
| 2 | Alumni infrastructure member, "Unizik Alumni Association" (April, 2024) |
| 3 | Departmental exams officer, "Department of Paediatrics NAU" (January, 2024) |
| 4 | Time Table Officer, "Department of Paediatric paediatrics" (February, 2023 to February, 2024) |
| 5 | Member, "College of Health Sciences NAU" (July, 2023 to July, 2024) |
| 6 | Chapter Vice chairman, "Full gospel business men's fellowship international" (February, 2022) |
| 7 | Director, "Paediatrics critical care society NAUTH" (April, 2022) |
| 8 | Departmental Carrier officer, "Paediatric Department Nnamdi Azikiwe university CHS Nnewi" (July, 2021 to July, 2021) |
| 9 | Departmental Examination Officer, "Chukwuemeka Odumegwu university Amaku Awka" (August, 2017 to June, 2019) |
| 10 | Assistant Secretary, "Enugwu Agidi Town Union" (December, 2016 to December, 2017) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Anambra" (member since 2019), https://nauth. org.ng |
| 2 | Fellow Member, "Nigerian Medical Association" (member since 2019), https://nationalnma.org |
| 3 | Full Member, "Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Anambra" (member since 2019), https://nauth. org.ng |
| 4 | Fellow Member, "Nigerian society of Neonatal Medicine" (member since 2019), https://www.nisonm.org |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "National Conference of Nigerian Society of Paediatric infectious Diseases Anambra 2021", (NISPID Anambra Chapter), Zoom |
| 2 | "National Conference of Nigerian Society of Paediatric infectious Diseases Anambra 2021", (NISPID Anambra Chapter), Zoom |
| 3 | "Annual general meeting/scientific conference Nigerian Medical Association Anambra State 2022", (Nigerian medical Association Anambra Chapter), Live |
| Workshop | |
| 1 | "Paediatric critical care Training By American Academy of Paediatrics in UNTH Enugu 2022 March.", (American Academy of Paediatrics/ Enugu state Government.), Live |
| Other Events | |
| 1 | "WHO Rotavirus And Paediatric Bacterial Meningitis Surveillance", (Institute of Child health University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital Enugu), 7th July, 2018 to 7th July, 2018; Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Awka |
| 2 | "Nigerian Society Of Neonatal Medicine", (NISONM), 30th June, 2016 to 30th June, 2016; Enugu |
| 3 | "Paediatric Association Of Nigeria Conference 2016", (PAN), 19th January, 2016 to 19th January, 2016; Port Harcourt |
| 4 | "Essential Newborn Care Course", (Ministry of Health), 23rd April, 2014 to 23rd April, 2014; Calabar |
| 5 | "Research Methodology", (National Postgraduate Medical college of Nigeria), 1st August, 2011 to 1st August, 2011; Lagos |