Dr. Chioma Phyllis Nnamani
Dr. Chioma Phyllis Nnamani is a SENIOR LECTURER in FAMILY MEDICINE Department, Faculty Of Medicine in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
Am a Family Physician with interest in Adolescent health, maternal and child health, infectious diseases and family medicine
Personal Information
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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-Graduate Degree, December, 2019) December, 2012 to April, 2019 FWACP (Fam.Med) Family Medicine |
| 2 | National Post graduate Medical College of Nigeria. (Post-Graduate Degree, October, 2015) December, 2012 to October, 2015 Member National Post Graduate Medical College Of Nigeria Family Medicine |
| 3 | University Of Nigeria Nsukka. (Bachelor Degree, June, 2010) October, 2003 to December, 2009 MBBS (Nig) Medicine And Surgery |
| 4 | Federal Government Girls College Onitsha. (SSCE, June, 2000) September, 1994 to June, 2000 |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Hall Warden, College of Health Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka November, 2024 to Present |
| 2 | Unit Coordinator Family Medicine, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka September, 2024 to Present |
| 3 | Senior Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka October, 2022 to Present |
| 4 | Editorial Adviser and Editorial board of Afrimedic Journal, Association Of Resident Doctors NAUTH July, 2021 to Present |
| 5 | ICT officer, Family Medicine Unit January, 2021 to September, 2024 |
| 6 | Honorary Consultant Family Physician, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital Nnewi March, 2020 to Present |
| 7 | Lecturer 1, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka November, 2019 to October, 2022 |
| 8 | Resident Doctor, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital Nnewi December, 2012 to April, 2019 |
| 9 | Youth Corper, Federal Medical Centre, Yenegoa July, 2011 to July, 2012 |
| 10 | House Officer, University Of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Calabar January, 2010 to January, 2011 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | Samuel Ifeanyi Emmanuel , Chioma Phyllis Nnamani, Chika Ubajaka , Jideofor O Ugwu , Olabande O Ajayi , Gabriel Chidera Edeh , Francis Chibuike Anigwe , Chijioke C Mbonu. (2025, April), "Pattern of presentation and treatment outcome of breast cancer among female patients in tertiary health institutions in Anambra State, Nigeria: A five-year review", International Journal of Medical Paediatrics and Oncology, Vol. 11, (Issue 1), pp 14-21 |
| 2 | Onwusulu Daniel N, Chigbu Chibuike O, Nnamani Chioma P, Okoye, Helen C, Anikwe Christian C, Obiora, Oluchukwu L, Chigbo Godswill C. (2025, March), "The Association of Mean Weekly Maternal Weight Gain in the Third Trimester of Pregnancy and Late-Onset Pre-eclampsia: A Multicenter Case–Control Study", International Journal of Medicine and Health Development, Vol. 30, (Issue 1), pp 20-28 |
| 3 | KO Nnamani, CP Nnamani, CE Ezeudu, ES Edokwe, JC Elo-Ilo, KK Iloh, OU Anyanwu, CO Ekwebene, GC Chigbo, EF Ugochukwu, CC Ezechukwu. (2024, September), "Diagnostic accuracy of haematological indices in the diagnosis of neonatal sepsis in a resource poor setting: a cross-sectional study", International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences, Vol. 12, (Issue 10), pp 3567-3573 |
| 4 | Chioma P Nnamani, Nwankwo Obinna K, O Agada, O Ethel Nwachukwu, Paul N Obiegbu. (2023, November), "Spirituality and its association with immune status, medication adherence and quality of life among human immunodeficiency virus patients attending antiretroviral clinic in a tertiary institution, Nigeria", Nigerian Frontline Medical Journal, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 10 |
| 5 | Nnamani CP, 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 |
| 6 | Njoba 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 |
| 7 | Kenechi 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 |
| 8 | S 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 |
| 9 | Ogochukwu 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 |
| 10 | Onyeka 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 |
| 11 | Onyeka 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 |
| 12 | Ogochukwu C Ofiaeli, Joy C Ebenebe, Chioma P Nnamani, Ogochukwu R Ofiaeli, Ifeoma B Udigwe, Chika I Ofiaeli, Chisom G Chigbo. (2022, April), "Preventive health practices and the mass media in view of the COVID-19 pandemic", International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health, Vol. 9, (Issue 4), pp 1662 |
| 13 | AO 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 |
| 14 | Ekwebene 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 |
| 15 | Onwusulu 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 |
| 16 | Udigwe 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 |
| 17 | CP. 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 |
| 18 | O 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 |
| 19 | CF 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 |
| 20 | SC 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 |
| 21 | CP 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 |
| 22 | JC 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 |
| 23 | Obidile 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 |
| 24 | CNP 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 |
| 25 | CA 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 |
| 26 | Nnaji 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 |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "Fetal birth weight and its relationship to maternal anthropometric measurement among term pregnant women in labour at Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital Nnewi" (2023). Completed Doctorate project by Anaekwe Augusta Nkiruka |
| 2 | "SKIN LESIONS AND QUALITY OF LIFE IN ADULT HIV-INFECTED PATIENTS ATTENDING NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL NNEWI, ANAMBRA STATE" (2025). Completed Doctorate project by DR. ILODIBE CHIGOZIE SUNDAY |
| 3 | "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 |
| 4 | "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 | |
| 1 | Awardee: "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 |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "Afrimedic journal" (July, 2021) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice towards Rabies and Associated Factors among Household Heads in Welkait District, Ethiopia"" (December, 2024) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "Malaria Parasitemia and Severe Health Complications in Children Under Five Years of Age in Nigeria: A Study Using the Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) Malaria Indicator Survey (MIS) 2021" (April, 2024) |
| 3 | Reviewer, "A prospective study of Leptospirosis as a differential diagnosis of Dengue like illness" (April, 2022) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "5th MBBS first professional exam" (January, 2023 to January, 2023). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Member, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka ( Departmental Quality assurance Committee)" (February, 2024) |
| 2 | Member, "Committee in the Department of Community Medicine" (January, 2024) |
| 3 | Departmental Quality Assurance Subcommittee member, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (April, 2024) |
| 4 | Unit Co-ordinator Family Medicine, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (September, 2024) |
| 5 | Hall Warden, "College of Health Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (November, 2024) |
| 6 | Member, "Primary Health care Project Committee" (January, 2024) |
| 7 | Member, Ward Cleanliness Committee, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital Nnewi" (July, 2022) |
| 8 | Member, "Faculty of Medicine" (November, 2022) |
| 9 | Member, "Tetfund and endowment Committee" (April, 2022) |
| 10 | Member of building committee, "Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria" (January, 2022) |
| 11 | ICT officer, "Family Medicine Unit" (January, 2021 to August, 2024) |
| 12 | Member, "Induction ceremony committee" (July, 2021) |
| 13 | Subcommittee chairman outreach committee, "Nigerian Medical Association" (January, 2021 to December, 2021) |
| 14 | Member, Grant committee, "Faculty of Medicine NAU Awka" (July, 2021) |
| 15 | ICT Officer, "Family Medicine unit, Faculty of Medicine" (January, 2020) |
| 16 | Financial secretary, "Christian Medicine and Dental Association Anambra State" (January, 2018 to January, 2021) |
| 17 | Financial secretary, "Medical Women Association of Nigeria ( Anambra State)" (November, 2016 to November, 2018) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Associate Member, "Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene" - 0021327 (member since 2021), http://www..rstmh.org |
| 2 | Full Member, "Society of Family Physicians of Nigeria" (member since 2021), https://sofpon.kompletecare.com |
| 3 | Fellow Member, "West African College Of Physicians" (member since 2019), http://www.wacp.org |
| 4 | Full Member, "Nigerian Medical Association" (member since 2010), http://www.nma.com |
| 5 | Full Member, "Christian medical and dental association" (member since 2010), http://www.cmda.com |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "SOFPON 27th Annual General meeting and Scientific Conference", (SOFPON), 20th November, 2024 to 23rd November, 2024; Owerri, Imo State |
| 2 | "SOFPON 26th Annual General meeting and Scientific Conference", (Society of Family Physicians Of Nigeria), 16th November, 2023 to 18th November, 2023; Uyo, Akwaibom |
| 3 | "46th Annual General and Scientific Meeting", (West African College Of Physicians ( Nigeria Chapter)), 26th July, 2022 to 30th July, 2022; Enugu |
| 4 | "44th and 45th Annual General and Scientific Meetings", (West African College Of Physicians), 1st November, 2021 to 3rd November, 2021; Online |
| 5 | "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 |
| 6 | "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 |