Dr. Chioma Phyllis Nnamani

Dr. Chioma Phyllis Nnamani is a SENIOR LECTURER in COMMUNITY MEDICINE Department, Faculty Of Medicine in Nnamdi Azikiwe University

Dr. Chioma Phyllis Nnamani

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Am a Family Physician with interest in Adolescent health,  maternal and child health,  infectious diseases and family medicine 

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Community Medicine, Faculty Of Medicine, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
Faculty/Unit:
FACULTY OF MEDICINE
Department/Sub-Unit:
COMMUNITY MEDICINE

Academic Qualifications

Degrees / Basic Certificates
1Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi. (Post-Graduate Degree, December, 2019)
December, 2012 to April, 2019
FWACP (Fam.Med) Family Medicine
2University Of Nigeria Nsukka. (Bachelor Degree, June, 2010)
October, 2003 to December, 2009
MBBS (Nig) Medicine And Surgery
3Federal Government Girls College Onitsha. (SSCE, June, 2000)
September, 1994 to June, 2000

Relevant/Working Experience

1Editorial Adviser of Afrimedic Journal, Association Of Resident Doctors NAUTH
July, 2021 to Present
2Honorary Consultant Family Physician, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital Nnewi
March, 2020 to Present
3Lecturer 1, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka
November, 2019 to Present
4Resident Doctor, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital Nnewi
December, 2012 to April, 2019
5Youth Corper, Federal Medical Centre, Yenegoa
July, 2011 to July, 2012
6House Officer, University Of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Calabar
January, 2010 to January, 2011

Creative Output

Journal Articles
1Nnamani CP1, Onwusulu DN, Offor CC, Ekwebene OC. (2022, February), "Timing and associated factors of antenatal booking among pregnant women at a tertiary health institution in Nigeria: A cross-sectional study", Journal of Clinical Images and Medical Case Reports
2Njoba FC, Ekejindu IM, Ezeagwuna DA, Nnamani CP. (2022, February), "Helminthic infections among primary school children in Gboko, Benue State, Nigeria", Current medicine research and practice
3Kenechi O Nnamani, Chioma P Nnamani, Kenechukwu K Iloh, Iloduba N Aghanya, Simon N Ushie, Ogochukwu C Ofiaeli, Chijioke E Ezeudu, Chinyere U Onubogu, Ebelechukwu F Ugochukwu, Comfort N Akujobi, Clement C Ezechukwu. (2022, September), "Bacterial isolates, antibiogram and outcomes of blood culture proven sepsis in neonates at a tertiary institution in South East Nigeria: a cross-sectional study", Therapeutic Advances in Infectious Disease
4S Ojiakor, AB Obidike, KN Okeke, MC Ogelle, LC Onyejiaku, CP Umobi, CP Nnamani, AL Obi-Nwosu, GU Eleje. (2022, July), "Prescription Pattern of Analgesics for Post Caesarean Section Pain in Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi, South East, Nigeria", Tropical Journal of Medical Research
5Ogochukwu Ofiaeli, Joy Ebenebe, Chioma Nnamani, Robinson Ofiaeli, Chika Ofiaeli, Chisom Chigbo. (2022, March), "Preventive health practices and the mass media in view of the COVID-19 pandemic", International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health
6Onyeka Ekwebene, Chidera Edeh, Precious Azubuike, Chioma Nnamani, Chibuike Obi, Somtochukwu Abazu, Chioma Ekwebene. (2022, February), "Family Planning Services: Will Male Involvement Scale Up Uptake?", Journal of Family Planning and Reproductive Health Care
7Onyeka Ekwebene, Chidera Edeh, Precious Azubuike, Chioma Phyllis Nnamani, Chibuike Obi, Somtochukwu Abazu, Chioma Ekwebene, Madukwe JC. (2022, January), "Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices Regarding Infection Control Measures among Clinical Medical Students in South Eastern Nigeria", AMERICAN JOURNAL OF RESEARCH IN MEDICAL SCIENCES
8AO Inya, OC Ekwebene, CN Ogbuagu, CP Nnamani, CF Ekwebene. (2021, July), "Awareness And Accessibility Of Hepatitis B Vaccination Among Undergraduate Clinical Students Of A Tertiary Institution In South Eastern Nigeria", Magna Scientia Advanced Research and Reviews, Vol. 02, (Issue 02), pp 070-079
9Ekwebene OC, Obidile VC, Azubuike PC, Nnamani CP, Dankano NE, Egbuniwe M. (2021, April), "COVID-19 Vaccine Knowledge And Acceptability Among Healthcare Providers In Nigeria", International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE and health, Vol. 42, (Issue 5), pp 51-60
10Onwusulu ND, Nnamani CP, Offor C. (2021, June), "The Use Of Herbal Medicines In Pregnancy: A Cross-sectional Analytic Study", International Journal of Scientific Research in Dental and Medical Sciences (IJSRDMS), Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 66-72
11CP. Nnamani, NN. Ezeama, O Agada, PN. Obiegbu, KO. Nnamani. (2021, April), "Prevalence, Severity And Relationship Of Anaemia With Immune Status And Use Of Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy Among Human Immunodeficiency Virus-Infected Adults In South-eastern Nigeria.", Journal of Health Science and Medical Research
12O Ekwebene, C Nnamani, C Edeh, C Obidile, Y Tyotswame. (2021, March), "Prevalence Of Falciparum Malaria In Conjunction With Age, Gravidity, Abo Blood Group/Rhesus Factor, And Genotype Among Gravid Women In South-eastern Nigeria", International Journal of Scientific Research in Dental and Medical Sciences, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 12-17
13CF Chukwuani, CP Nnamani, OC Ofiaeli, KO Nnamani. (2021, April), "Malaria Prevention And Treatment Practices Among Care-givers Of Under-fives In Urban Slums South-East Nigeria", International Journal of Mosquito Research, Vol. 8, (Issue 3), pp 28-33
14SC Ojiakor, AB Obidike, KN Okeke, CP Nnamani, AL Obi-Nwosu, RO Egeonu, GU Eleje, CJ 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 Advanced Research and Reviews, Vol. 2, (Issue 01), pp 008-013
15CP Okoye, DN Onwusulu, CP Nnamani. (2021, May), "Clinical Outcomes Of Trans-caesarean And Vaginal Post-placental CuT380A IUCD Insertions: A Comparative Study", International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE and health, Vol. 42, (Issue 6), pp 46-57
16JC Elo-Ilo,  CC Ajator,  DA Ezeagwuna,  AV Mbanuzuru,  CP Nnamani. (2021, August), "COVID-19: Preventive Strategies Among Workers In A Tertiary Health Institution In South-east Nigeria", International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE and health, Vol. 42, (Issue 11), pp 17-27
17Obidile VC, Ekwebene OC, Azubuike PC, Nnamani CP, Nehemiah ED, Egbuniwe MC. (2021, March), "Enablers And Perceived Risks Of Covid-19 Vaccine Uptake Among Health Care Providers In Nigeria", Magna Scientia Advanced Research and Reviews, Vol. 01, (Issue 03), pp 062-067
18CNP Mbachu, CMC Azubuike, II Mbachu, CI Ndukwu, AYA Ezeuko, CP Nnamani..... (2020, September), "COVID-19 Infection: Knowledge, Attitude, Practice And Impact Among Healthcare Workers In A South-Eastern Nigerian State", The journal of infection in developing countries, Vol. 14, (Issue 09), pp 943-952
19CA Nri-Ezedi, CP Nnamani, NI Ezeh, C Okechukwu, O Fasesan, TO Ulasi. (2020, October), "Psychological Distress Among Residents In Nigeria During COVID-19 Pandemic", International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal, pp 8-21
20Nnaji GA, Opara KN, Nnamani CP. (2016, June), "Prevalence Of Needle-stick Injuries, Blood And Body Fluid Contamination Among Clinical And Laboratory Workers In Public Health Facilities In Nnewi-North, Anambra State Of Nigeria", Nigerian Journal of Family Practice, Vol. 7, (Issue 2), pp 41-49
Conference Papers
1Udigwe IB, Nnamani CP, Mbachu CP, Ofiaeli OC, Mbanuzuru AV, Nduka C, Ajator CC, Umeh UM. (2021, August), "Prevalence And Types Of Gender-based Violence Among Secondary School Students In Anambra State During COVID-19 Pandemic", Nigerian Journal of Child and adolescent health, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 55-56

Academic Leadership Qualities

Supervisions
1"THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CLINICAL DEPRESSION AND OVERWEIGHT/OBESITY IN ADOLESCENTS ATTENDING CHILDREN OUTPATIENT CLINIC, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL, NNEWI." (2023). Completed Doctorate project by DR. OMENYI-SAM CHIDINMA CRYSTAL
2"OBESITY AND ITS RELATIONSHIP WITH IRON DEFICIENCY ANAEMIA IN ADULT PATIENTS ATTENDING THE GENERAL OUTPATIENT CLINIC, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL, NNEWI, ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA" (2024). Completed Doctorate project by DR. EKWEOGWU FLORENCE ADIEME
Grants
1Awardee: "Plasmodium falciparum in the placental blood of peripartum women: how effective is Sulfadoxine Pyrimethamine-Intermittent Preventive Treatment" (August, 2021 to November, 2022). Completed sponsored grant by Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
Reviewerships
1Reviewer, "A prospective study of Leptospirosis as a differential diagnosis of Dengue like illness" (April, 2022)
Contributions to the University/Society
1Member, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka ( Departmental Quality assurance Committee)" (February, 2024)
2Member, Ward Cleanliness Committee, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital Nnewi" (July, 2022)
3Member, "Tetfund and endowment Committee" (April, 2022)
4Member, "Primary Health care Project Committee" (January, 2022)
5Member, "Induction ceremony committee" (January, 2021)
6Subcommittee chairman outreach committee, "Nigerian Medical Association" (January, 2021 to December, 2021)
7Member of building committee, "Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria" (March, 2021)
8Member, Grant committee, "Faculty of Medicine NAU Awka" (July, 2021)
9ICT Officer, "Family Medicine unit, Faculty of Medicine" (January, 2020)
10Financial secretary, "Christian Medicine and Dental Association Anambra State" (January, 2018 to January, 2021)
11Financial secretary, "Medical Women Association of Nigeria ( Anambra State)" (November, 2016 to November, 2018)

Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies

1Associate Member, "Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene" - 0021327 (member since 2021), http://www..rstmh.org
2Full Member, "Society of Family Physicians of Nigeria" (member since 2021), https://sofpon.kompletecare.com
3Fellow Member, "West African College Of Physicians" (member since 2019), http://www.wacp.org
4Full Member, "Nigerian Medical Association" (member since 2010), http://www.nma.com
5Full Member, "Christian medical and dental association" (member since 2010), http://www.cmda.com

Relevant Events Attended

Conferences
1"46th Annual General and Scientific Meeting", (West African College Of Physicians ( Nigeria Chapter)), 26th July, 2022 to 30th July, 2022; Enugu
2"44th and 45th Annual General and Scientific Meetings", (West African College Of Physicians), 1st November, 2021 to 3rd November, 2021; Online
3"1st African And 2nd Nigeria Conference On Adolescent And Youth Health And Development.", (Society for Adolescent and Young peoples Health in Nigeria), 18th August, 2021 to 21st August, 2021; Nigerian Army Resource Centre Abuja
4"18th Biennial Conference Of Medical Women Association Of Nigeria", (Medical Women Association of Nigeria), 19th September, 2013 to 21st September, 2013; Uyo
Workshops
1"Virtual Doctors as Educators", (West African College Of Physicians in collaboration with Royal College of Physicians), 16th May, 2022 to 18th May, 2022; Online
2"Training Of Trainers Workshop On Infection Prevention And Control (IPC) For Doctors And Health Workers In Anambra State", (NMA Anambra State, NCDC AND ICRC), 18th August, 2020 to 19th August, 2020; Golden Tulip Hotel Agulu, Anambra State
3"Research Methodology", (West African College Of Physicians), 15th August, 2016 to 19th August, 2016; Ibadan
4"Health Resource Management Workshop", (National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria), 1st August, 2016 to 5th August, 2016; Lagos
Other Events
1"Research And Proposal Writing In The Sciences", (INASP), 8th September, 2020 to 2nd November, 2020; Online
2"2nd Abuja Cardiovascular Symposium", (Nigerian Cardiac Society), 29th November, 2018 to 30th November, 2018; Abuja