Dr. Darlington Chukwudimma Obi
Dr. Darlington Chukwudimma Obi is a SENIOR LECTURER in COMMUNITY MEDICINE Department, Faculty Of Medicine in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
I am Dr Darlington Chukwudinma Obi, Lecturer 1/Consultant Public Health Physician, Department of Community Medicine, Nnamdi Azikiwe University/ Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi Anambra State.
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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 | West African College Of Physicians (WACP). (Post-Doctorate Degree, November, 2018) November, 2011 to November, 2018 FWACP Public Health |
| 2 | Imo State University (IMSU), Owerri. (Master Degree, October, 2018) January, 2018 to October, 2018 MPH Public Health |
| 3 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Bachelor Degree, September, 2005) January, 1997 to June, 2005 MBBS Medicine And Surgery |
| 4 | Madonna Senior Secondary School For Science, Etiti, Imo State.. (SSCE, June, 1994) January, 1992 to June, 1994 SSCE Science Subjects |
| 5 | Community School 2, Umualaoma, Ideato North LGA, Imo State.. (FSLC, July, 1992) January, 1982 to May, 1988 FSLC Elementary Studies |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Chairman, Welfare Committee., Dept of Community Medicine, NAUTH Nnewi. January, 2022 to Present |
| 2 | Assistant Secretary, Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria (MDCAN) NAUTH, Nnewi. December, 2021 to Present |
| 3 | Member, Faculty Workshop and Ceremony Committee, Faculty Of Medicine, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus July, 2021 to Present |
| 4 | Member, Provost's Administrative Committee on Sports, College Of Health Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University April, 2021 to Present |
| 5 | Faculty of Medicine Representative in Alex Ekwueme Centre for Multidisplinary Reseach Committee, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. January, 2020 to Present |
| 6 | Secretary, Building Committee, Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria (MDCAN) NAUTH, Nnewi. January, 2020 to Present |
| 7 | Coordinator, Field Trip and Posting//Activities for both undergraduate Medical students and Postgraduate (Masters and Residency Training Students), Department Of Community Medicine, Faculty Of Medicine, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus November, 2019 to Present |
| 8 | Anambra State Cordinator,Routine Immunization Lot Quality Assurance Sampling Survey (RILQAS), World Health Organization (WHO) January, 2019 to January, 2019 |
| 9 | Independent Surveyor, National Immunizaton Plus Days (NIPDS) in Ihiala LGA of Anambra State., World Health Organization (WHO) June, 2018 to June, 2018 |
| 10 | Independent Monitor, monovalent/trivalent poliovirus vaccine (mOPV/tOPV) Sweep in Anaocha LGA, Anambra State., United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) May, 2017 to May, 2017 |
| 11 | PRESIDENT, Association Of Resident Doctors, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi, Anambra State. November, 2016 to November, 2017 |
| 12 | Independent Surveyor, National Immunizaton Plus Days (NIPDS) in Awka Noorth LGA of Anambra State., World Health Organization (WHO) April, 2016 to April, 2016 |
| 13 | Independent Surveyor, National Immunizaton Plus Days (NIPDS) in Njikoka LGA of Anambra State., World Health Organization (WHO) April, 2016 to April, 2016 |
| 14 | Chief Resident Doctor, Department Of Community Medcine, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi. September, 2015 to October, 2018 |
| 15 | Resource Person on Career development in Medicine, Akabo Girls Secondary School, Ikeduru, Mbaitolu, LGA, Imo State. September, 2006 to September, 2006 |
| 16 | Resource Person on Basic Facts about HIV/AIDS, Association Of Secondary School Principals In Imo State. May, 2006 to May, 2006 |
| 17 | Public Relations Officer (PRO), Nnamdi Azikiwe University Medical Students' Cultural Society (MESCUSO) November, 2001 to November, 2002 |
| 18 | Senior Advocate of NAUMSA (SAN), Nnamdi Azikiwe University Medical Students Associstion (NAUMSA) April, 2000 to April, 2001 |
| 19 | Member, House of Representatives, Students' Union Government., Nnamdi Azikiwe University Medical Students Association (NAUMSA) February, 1999 to February, 2001 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | Nri-Ezedi CA,Ulasi TO, Ogamba MI, Obi DC, Echendu ST.. (2022, May), "Beyond Emergencies: A five year clinical profile on the pattern of presentation and seasonal trend of out-patient visits among children with sickle cell anaemia.", Tropical Journal of Medical Research, Vol. 25, (Issue 1), pp 27-36 |
| 2 | Nwolisa HI, Ekwebene OC, Obi DC, Emelummadu OF, Akagha KT, Igwe TU.. (2021, May), "Perception Of Preconception Care Among Women Attending Antenatal Care Clinic In A Tertiary Health Care Hospital In South East, Nigeria.", Magna Scientia Advanced Research and Review., pp 13-27 |
| 3 | Ibeh CC, Emelummadu OF, Ifeadike CO, Umeh MJ, Onah CE, Mbanuzuru VA, Ogbuagu CN, Ezenyeaku CA, Ajator CC, Jisieike ON, Obi DC, Okonkwo KN.. (2021, July), "Comparative Assessment Of Fluid Intake Of Sedentary And Manual Workers In Anambra State, Southeast Nigeria", Journal of Public Health and Epidemiology, Vol. 13, (Issue 3), pp 168-175 |
| 4 | Ibeh CC,Jisieke ON, Emelummadu OF, Ifeadike CO, Umeh MJ, Onah CE, Mbanuzuru VA, Obi DC, Ogbuagu CN.. (2020, June), "Assessment Of Fluid Intake Pattern In Anambra State, Southeast Nigeria.", European Journal of Medical and Health Sciences, Vol. 2, (Issue 3) |
| 5 | Adinma ED, Mbanuzuru VA, Azuike EC, Iloghalu IC, Obi DC.. (2016, February), "Characterization of defaulters from Tuberculosis treatment in a tertiary Hospital in South Eastern Nigeria", Open Journal of Epidemiology, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 1-9 |
| 6 | Adinma ED, Obi DC, Azuike EC, Mbanuzuru VA, Iloghalu IC.. (2015, December), "Characterization Of TB/HIV Co-infected Patients Receiving TB Treatment At A DOTS Clinic In A Tertiary Hospital In South-Eastern Nigeria.", Journal of Tuberculosis Research., Vol. 3, (Issue 4), pp 113-121 |
| 7 | Adinma ED, Iloghalu IC, Azuike EC, Obi DC, Mbanuzuru VA, Nwabueze SA, Modebe IA.. (2015, January), "Outcome Oftuberculosis Tretment In A Tertiary Hospital In South-Eastern Nigeria.", International Invention Journal of Medical Sciences., Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 17-22 |
| 8 | Azuike EC, Iloghalu IC, Nwabueze SA, Emelummadu OF, Balogun JS, Azuike ED, Obi KM, Enwonwu KG, Ebulue CC, Obi DC.. (2015, March), "Sexual Behaviour Among Senior Secondary School Students In Nnewi North And Ananewi South Local Government Areas In Anambra State, South-Eastern Nigeria.", European Journal of Preventive Medicine, Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 26-33 |
| 9 | Azike EC, Adinma ED, Nwabueze SA, Azuike ED, Mbanuzuru VA, Epundu UU, Enwonwu KG, Chikezie NI, Ajator CC, Onebunne EM, Obi DC.. (2015, February), "Healthcare Waste Management: What Do The Health Workers In A Nigerian Tertiary Hospital Know And Practice?", Science Journal of Public Health., Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 114-118 |
| 10 | Adinma ED, Azuike EC, Okafor-Udah CO, Azuike ED, Ohamaeme MC, Aniemena CR, Enwonwu KG, Obi KM, Onebunne EM, Obi DC.. (2015, March), "Pattern And Practice Of Complimentary And Alternative Medication Amongst Patients In A Tertiary Hospital In Nigeria.", European Journal of Preventive Medicine, Vol. 3, (Issue 3), pp 44-48 |
| 11 | Modebe AI, Azuike EC, Ucheagwu CM, Azuike ED, Obi DC, Epundu UU, Chikezie NI, Ebulue CC, Aniagboso CC.. (2014, November), "Patient Satisfaction On Admission In Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi, Nigeria.", Science Journal of Public Health., Vol. 2, (Issue 6), pp 596-600 |
| 12 | azuike EC, Azike ED, Ohamaeme MC, Obi DC, Iloghalu IC, Udedibia IN, Ebulue CC, Epundu UU, Chikezie NI, Aniagboso CC, Ezenyeaku CA.. (2014, November), "Characteristics Of HIV Co-infected Patients Among Tuberculosis Patients Accessing Carw At A DOTS Clinic In Southeast Nigeria.", Open access Library Journal, Vol. 1, (Issue 8), pp 1-6 |
| 13 | Adinma ED, Azuike EC, Nwabueze SA, Nnebue CC, Obi DC, Iloghalu IC, Azuike ED, Okonkwo KN, Ohamaeme MC.. (2014, September), "Characteristics Of Tuberculosis Cases Presenting In A Tertiary Healthcare Facility In South-eastern Nigeria.", Open Journal of Preventive Medicine., Vol. 4, (Issue 9), pp 723-729 |
| Dissertations | |
| 1 | Obi DC, Ezeama N, Ibeh CC, Emelummadu OF,. (2018, October), "Patients' Satisfaction With Quality Of Care In Public And Private Tuberculosis Treatment Centres In Anambra State, Southeast, Nigeria.". , Departmental Seminar Presentation. |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Obi DC, Obi-Okaro ACN,Mbanefo GO,Nri-ezedi CA, Obi AC.. (2021, November), "Factors Afecting Health Seeking Behaviour among Rural dwellers in Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra State. Nigeria. A paper presented at the Annual General Meeting/Scientific Conference of the Nigerian Medical Association, Nnewi Zone on 3rd November,2021.", |
| 2 | Obi DC, Ezeama NN,,Nri-ezedi CA, Ibeh CC, Emelummadu OF, Obi AC.. (2021, December), "A comparative study on patients, satisfaction with quality of care provided by public and private tuberculosis treatment centres in Anambra State, South East, Nigeria. A paper presented at the Annual General Meeting/Scientific Conference of Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria(MDCAN), NAUTH Nnewi chapter on 10th December, 2021.", |
| 3 | Obi DC, Obi-Okaro ACN, Nkesi JC,Nriezedi CA, Obi AC.. (2021, November), "Determinants and effects of HIV-related stigma Amomg People living with HIV/AIDS and attending Anti-Retroviral Clinic in a PHC in Anambra State, Nigeria. A paper presented at the Annual General Meeting/Scientific Conference of the Nigerian Medical Association, Nnewi Zone on 3rd November, 2021.", |
| 4 | Adinma ED, Nnaji GA, Obi DC, Odigbogu CM.. (2015, March), "Pattern Of Contraceptive Use Among Female Undergraduate Medical Students Of College Of Health Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, University, Nnewi Campus.", , Presented at the Bi-annual Conference of Medical Women Association of Nigeria (MWAN) |
| 5 | Adinma ED, Ibeh CC,Obi DC, Ikpeze SC.. (2015, March), "Utilization Of Delivery Services By Mothers In Anambra North Senatorial District Of Anambra State, Southeast, Nigeria.", , Presented at the Bi-annual Conference of Medical Women Association of Nigeria (MWAN) |
| Other Relevant Publications | |
| 1 | Obi DC, Adeyemo A.. "Malnutrition: Public Health Importance and prevention.", (Presentation, 2022 August) |
| 2 | Obi DC, Ibekwe M.. "Family Planning.", (Presentation, 2022 November) |
| 3 | Obi DC, Ezeonu JN, Egbue O.. "Sustainable Development Goals.", (Presentation, 2021 May) Dept of Community Medicine, NAUTH Outstation, Neni, Anambra State. Departmental Seminar Presentation. |
| 4 | Modebe IA, Obi DC, Ebulue CC.. "Primary Health Care: Strategies For The Implementation Of Primary Health Care In Nigeria.", (Presentation, 2016 January) Dept of Community Medicine, NAUTH Outstation, Neni, Anambra State. Departmental Seminar Presentation. |
| 5 | Ebenebe U, Umeh U, Obi DC.. "Food Hygiene And Market Sanitation.", (Presentation, 2015 March) |
| 6 | Ebene U, Obi DC, Ezenyeaku CA.. "Statistical Methodologies For Analytical And Experimental Study Designs And Concept Of Bias.", (Presentation, 2015 May) Dept of Community Medicine, NAUTH Outstation, Neni, Anambra State. Departmental Seminar Presentation. |
| 7 | Ibeh CC, Obi DC, Ikpeze C.. "Social Marketing Of Healthcare Programmes.", (Presentation, 2015 July) Dept of Community Medicine, NAUTH Outstation, Neni, Anambra State. Departmental Seminar Presentation. |
| 8 | Udigwe IB, Obi DC, Aniagboso CC.. "Vital Statistics In Healthcare.", (Presentation, 2015 February) Dept of Community Medicine, NAUTH Outstation, Neni, Anambra State. Departmental Seminar Presentation. |
| 9 | Udigwe IB, Obi DC, Aniagboso CC.. "Management Of Material Resources In Health.", (Presentation, 2014 June) Dept of Community Medicine, NAUTH Outstation, Neni, Anambra State. Separtmental Seminar Presentation. |
| 10 | Modebe IA, Obi DC, Chukwuka UB.. "Public Health Nutrition.", (Presentation, 2014 July) Dept of Community Medicine, NAUTH Outstation, Neni, Anambra State. Departmental Seminar Presentation. |
| 11 | Modebe IA, Ugochukwu , Obi DC.. "Nutritional Surveillancce In Nigeria.", (Presentation, 2014 June) Dept of Community Medicine, NAUTH Outstation, Neni, Anambra State. Departmental Seminar Presentation. |
| 12 | Nwabueze SA, Eguvbe A, Obi DC.. "Evaluation Of Healthcare Programmes.", (Presentation, 2013 February) Dept of Community Medicine, NAUTH Outstation, Neni, Anambra State. Departmental Seminar Presentation. |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
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| 1 | Chairman, Welfare Committee, "Dept of Community Medicine, NAUTH Nnewi." (January, 2022) |
| 2 | Member, Faculty Workshop and Ceremony Committee, "Faculty of Medicine, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus" (July, 2021) |
| 3 | Assistant General Seccretary., "Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria (MDCAN) NAUTH, Nnewi." (December, 2021) |
| 4 | Faculty of Medicine Representative., "Alex Ekwueme Centre for Multidisplinary Research, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka." (January, 2020) |
| 5 | Member, Provost''s Administrative Committee on Sports., "College of Health Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus." (April, 2020) |
| 6 | Secretary, Building Committee, "Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria (MDCAN) NAUTH, Nnewi." (January, 2020) |
| 7 | Coordinator,Student's Field trips and Postings/Activites, "Department of Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus" (November, 2019) |
| 8 | PRESIDENT, "Association of Resident Doctors, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi, Anambra State." (November, 2016 to November, 2017) |
| 9 | Chief Resident Doctor, "Dept of Community Medicine, NAUTH Nnewi." (September, 2015 to October, 2018) |
Relevant Events Attended
| Workshop | |
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| 1 | "Training on secondary prevention of cervical cancer in Anambra State", (Anambra State Ministry of Health in conjunction with WHO.), 9th November, 2022 to 11th November, 2022; Awka, Anambra State. |
| Other Events | |
| 1 | "43rd Annual General And Scientific Meeting.", (West African College of Physicians. (WACP)), 3rd November, 2019 to 8th November, 2019; AbomeY-Calavi, Republic of Benin. |
| 2 | "Workshop/ Training On Quality Improvement In Healthcare.", (Quality Improvement Committee of NAUTH.), 20th June, 2019 to 20th June, 2019; Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi. |
| 3 | "35TH Annual National Conference And Scientific Meeting.", (Association of Public Health Physicians of Nigeria (APHPN)), 28th January, 2019 to 1st February, 2019; Enugu, Nigeria. |
| 4 | "Pre- Conference Workshop On Research Grant Writing And Quality Research.", (Association of Public Health Physicians of Nigeria (APHPN)), 28th January, 2019 to 28th January, 2019; Enugu, Nigeria. |
| 5 | "Workshop On Manuscript Writing And Data Management Using STATA Software.", (NAUTH Research Society.), 14th January, 2019 to 16th January, 2019; Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi. |
| 6 | "Maiden Scientific Conference On Achieving The Sustainable Development Goals.", (Reserach Society of Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi (NAUTH Research Society)), 10th December, 2018 to 11th December, 2018; Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi. |
| 7 | "34TH Annual National Conference And Scientific Meeting..", (Association of Public Health Physicians of Nigeria (APHPN)), 5th March, 2018 to 9th March, 2018; Asaba, Delta State, Nigeria. |
| 8 | "Annual General Meeting And Scientific Conference.", (Association of Public Health Physicians of Nigeria (APHPN)), 5th March, 2017 to 10th March, 2017; Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria. |
| 9 | "Revision/Update Course In Public Health And Community Medicine.", (West African College of Physicians. (WACP)), 8th August, 2016 to 19th August, 2016; University College Hospital, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. |
| 10 | "38TH And 39TH Annual General And Scientific Conference.", (West African College of Physicians. (WACP)), 2nd November, 2015 to 6th November, 2015; Abuja, Nigeria. |
| 11 | "Research Methodology Training Course", (West African College of Physicians. (WACP)), 17th August, 2015 to 21st August, 2015; University College Hospital, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. |
| 12 | "Health Resources Management Course", (National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria. (NPMCN)), 3rd August, 2015 to 7th August, 2015; Lagos, Nigeria. |
| 13 | "39TH Annual General And Scientific Conference", (West African College of Physicians. (WACP), Nigerian Chapter.), 28th January, 2015 to 31st January, 2015; Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria. |
| 14 | "Training Workshop On Assessment Methods (OSCE) And Examination Ethics.", (Faculty of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus.), 7th July, 2014 to 8th July, 2014; Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi. |
| 15 | "Training Workshop In Medical Ethics.", (West African College of Physicians. (WACP)), 1st August, 2013 to 2nd August, 2013; University College Hospital, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. |
| 16 | "Evidenced Based Medicine/ Cochrane Protocol Development", (South African Cochrane Centre in Collaboration with NAUTH, Nnewi.), 19th June, 2013 to 20th June, 2013; Nnewi, Anambra State. |
| 17 | "International Conference On Global Health Issues, Challenges And Management.", (Federal University of Technology, Owerri.), 20th May, 2013 to 23rd May, 2013; Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria. |
| 18 | "29TH Annual General Meeting And Scientific Conference", (Association of Public Health Physicians of Nigeria (APHPN)), 11th March, 2013 to 15th March, 2013; Ilori, Kwara State, Nigeria. |
| 19 | "Revision/Update Course In Public Health.", (National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria. (NPMCN)), 11th February, 2013 to 22nd February, 2013; Lagos, Nigeria. |
| 20 | "1st National Health Summit Of The Nigerian Medical Association.", (Nigerian Medical Association. (NMA)), 13th January, 2013 to 17th January, 2013; Asaba, Delta State, Nigeria. |
| 21 | "3rd International Symposium On Breast Cancer Prevention.", (Internationa Breast Cancer and Nutrition), 10th October, 2012 to 12th October, 2012; Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, United States of America. |
| 22 | "Revision/Update Course In Community Health", (West African College of Physicians. (WACP)), 6th August, 2012 to 17th August, 2012; University College Hospital, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. |
| 23 | "Disaster Risk Reduction Volunteer Course/ Training Workshop.", (Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA)), 28th April, 2008 to 9th May, 2008; NYSC Orientation Camp, Paiko, Niger State. |
| 24 | "Workshop On HIV Counselling And Testing", (Bayelsa State Ministry of Health.), 8th October, 2007 to 12th October, 2007; General Hospital, Okolobiri, Bayelsa State. |