Dr. Chioma N.p Mbachu
Dr. Chioma N.p Mbachu is a SENIOR LECTURER in PAEDIATRICS Department, Faculty Of Medicine in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
Dr Chioma N.P. Mbachu is a consultant Paediatrician and lecturer in the department of Paediatrics, College of Health Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi campus, Anambra State, Nigeria. She is passionate about Developmental and Behavioural Paediatrics, and child and adolescent health, and has conducted several research on these that have been published in reputable peer-reviewed journals. Currently, she serves as an Editorial Board member of the British Journal of Guidance and Counselling. Notable works include her research on Hepatitis E infection among adolescents, Psychoactive substance use among adolescents (presented at the 2nd Global Addiction Conference in London, United Kingdom), the impact of COVID 19 on adolescents, and her conference presentation on the knowledge of neurodevelopmental disorders and willingness to use gene therapy among doctors in Nigeria,at the 54th Paediatric Association of Nigeria conference (PANCONF) in January 2023. She was a member of the Panel of experts in the 53rd PANCONF and discussed the effects of Social Media on Child Abuse. She also co-authored a book chapter on Internet Addiction in Practical Guide to Common Adolescent and Social Issues. She aims to focus on translational research to impact children and adolescents with developmental and behavioural disabilities, and mental health disorders.
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Address: | Paediatrics, Faculty Of Medicine, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF MEDICINE |
Department/Sub-Unit: | PAEDIATRICS |
Social Profiles
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | West African College Of Physicians. (Post-Doctorate Degree, November, 2019) December, 2012 to April, 2019 FWACP(Paed) Paediatrics |
| 2 | West African College of Physicians. (Post-Doctorate Degree, November, 2019) December, 2012 to April, 2019 Fellowship In Paediatrics Of The West African College Of Physicians Paediatrics |
| 3 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria. (Bachelor Degree, October, 2009) September, 2003 to August, 2009 MBBS Medicine And Surgery |
| 4 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Bachelor Degree, October, 2009) September, 2003 to September, 2009 MBBS Medicine And Surgery |
| 5 | Federal Governmenr Girls' College Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria. (SSCE, June, 2003) September, 1997 to June, 2003 SSC Senior Secondary School Education |
| 6 | University Staff School, Federal Univerisity Of Technology, Owerri, Imo State. (FSLC, July, 1997) September, 1991 to July, 1997 FSLC Primary School Education |
| Other / Relevant Certificates | |
| 1 | University of Washington – Global Health E-Learning (December, 2021) October, 2021 to December, 2021 Global Mental Health Certificate Global Mental Health |
| 2 | The Geneva Foundation For Medical Education And Research (November, 2020) October, 2020 to November, 2020 ASRH Cert Adolescent Sexual And Reproductive Health (ASRH) |
| 3 | Boston University School Of Medicine (February, 2020) March, 2019 to October, 2019 PGD (Paediatric Nutrition) Paediatric Nutrition |
| 4 | University Of Washington (December, 2018) September, 2018 to December, 2018 PG Cert(LMIH) Leadership And Management In Health |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Department of Paediatrics, Quality Assurance officer, Directorate of Quality Assurance and Certification, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka June, 2023 to Present |
| 2 | Chairman, School Health Program committee, Medical Women Association of Nigeria, Anambra State, Nigeria July, 2022 to Present |
| 3 | Postgraduate coordinator, Department of Paediatrics, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi campus, Anambra State, Nigeria February, 2022 to March, 2023 |
| 4 | Departmental Career Officer, Department of Paediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi campus, Anambra State, Nigeria July, 2021 to January, 2022 |
| 5 | Hall Warden of old Final year Hostel B female wing, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi campus, Anambra State, Nigeria April, 2021 to Present |
| 6 | Consultant, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi, Anambra State March, 2020 to Present |
| 7 | Lecturer 1, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State January, 2020 to Present |
| 8 | Senior registrar, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi November, 2015 to February, 2020 |
| 9 | Junior registrar, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi December, 2012 to October, 2015 |
| 10 | Corp doctor, Federal Medical Centre, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State March, 2011 to February, 2012 |
| 11 | House officer, Federal Medical Centre, Owerri, Imo State December, 2009 to December, 2010 |
Creative Output
| Book Chapters | |
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| 1 | Mbachu C.N.P, Ebenebe J.C. (2022, December) Internet Addiction and Sexting in: Practical Guide to Common Adolescent and Social Issues Rhyce Kerex Publishers Enugu, Nigeria, (Issue 1), pp 84 - 100 |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | C Okafor, II Mbachu, IC Obionwu, ME Aronu, CNP Mbachu. (2023, May), "Cord Haemoglobin in Newborns and its Correlation with Peak Systolic Velocity of Middle Cerebral Artery in Low-Risk Women at Term: CORD BLOOD HAEMOGLOBIN AND PEAK SYSTOLIC …", AFRICAN JOURNAL OF FETOMATERNAL MEDICINE (AJFMED) |
| 2 | Ifeoma B Udigwe, Chioma NP Mbachu, Uche M Umeh, Vivian O Onukwuli, Onyinye U Anyanwu, Ahoma V Mbanuzuru, Onyedikachi P Okereke, Chioma C Ajator, Ikechukwu I Mbachu. (2022, March), "Effects of the coronavirus pandemic among adolescents and young people living in South-East Nigeria", Orient Journal of Medicine, Vol. 34, (Issue 2) |
| 3 | C Ndukwu, J Elo-Ilo, N Ugwu, OC Ofiaeli, EO Umeh, CNP Mbachu, C Nri-Ezedi, JU Ebubechukwu. (2022, January), "Congenital Pulmonary Adenomatoid Malformation in three Infants with Diagnostic and Management Challenges in a Low and Middle-Income Country: A Case Series", Tropical Journal of Medical Research, Vol. 21, (Issue 1) |
| 4 | Ifeoma Bridget Udigwe, Chioma Phyllis Nnamani, Chioma Chetachukwu Ajator, Chioma Pauline Mbachu, Ogochukwu Chioma Ofiaeli, Ahoma Victor Mbanuzuru, Uche M Umeh. (2021, November), "Prevalence and Types Of Gender-based Violence Among Secondary School Students In Anambra State, South east Nigeria", Research Square, Vol. 4 |
| 5 | Ikechukwu Innocent Mbachu, Samson Dayo Ejikunle, Chioma Ngozichukwu Pauline Mbachu, Jude Ehiabhi Okohue, Osita Samuel Umeononihu, Chukwuemeka Ojiyi, Hilary Obiagwu, Marcel Chukwuemeka Ukah, Ihechinyerem Kelechi Osuagwu. (2021, July), "The use of telemedicine in mitigating the effects of reduced antenatal care visits during the COVID-19 infection lockdown in Nigeria", The Nigerian Journal of General Practice, Vol. 19, (Issue 2) |
| 6 | Valentine Chimezie Okwara, Ikechukwu Innocent Mbachu, Victor Ikechukwu Ndububa, Henry Chima Okpara, Chioma Pauline Mbachu. (2021, October), "Seroprevalence, Associated Factors, and Fetomaternal Outcome in Pregnant Women That Tested Positive to Hepatitis E Antibodies in Nigeria", Obstetrics and Gynecology International |
| 7 | Chioma Ngozichukwu Pauline Mbachu, Joy Chinelo Ebenebe, Henry Chima Okpara, John Onuora Chukwuka, Ikechukwu Innocent Mbachu, Jacinta Chinyere Elo-Ilo,. (2021, September), "Hepatitis e prevalence, knowledge, and practice of preventive measures among secondary school adolescents in rural Nigeria: a cross-sectional study", Springer Nature (BMC Public Health) |
| 8 | Victoria Chikodili Ofora, Jacinta Chinyere Elo-Ilo, Chioma Pauline Mbachu, Ogochukwu Chioma Ofiaeli, Joy Chinelo Ebenebe, Clement Chukwudur. (2021, March), "PREVALENCE AND PATTERNS OF ACUTE WATERY DIARRHOEAL ADMISSIONS PRESENTING TO A TERTIARY HOSPITAL IN SOUTH-EAST, NIGERIA", International Journal of Medical and Biomedical Studies |
| 9 | Mbachu CNP, Azubuike CM-C, Mbachu II, Ndukwu CI, Ezeuko AY-A, Udigwe IB, Nnamani CP, Umeh UM, Ezeagwuna DA, Onah SK, Eze HO, Okereke UC, Orji-Ifeanyi. (2020, September), "COVID-19 Infection: Knowledge, Attitude, Practices, And Impact Among Healthcare Workers In A South-Eastern Nigerian State", Journal of Infection in Developing Countries |
| 10 | Mbachu CNP, Ebenebe JC, Mbachu II, Ndukwu CI, Elo-Ilo JC, Ofora VC, Azubuike CM, Uwakwe R. (2020, September), "Sociodemographic Profile Of Psychoactive Substance Use Among Selected Secondary School Students In Rural Nigeria", International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health |
| 11 | Mbachu II, Ejikunle SD, Anolue F, Mbachu CN, Dike E, Ejikem E, Okeudo C.. (2020, February), "Relationship Between Placenta Malaria And Mother To Child Transmission Of HIV Infection In Pregnant Women In Southeast Nigeria", Malaria Journal (Springer) |
| 12 | Chizalu I NDUKWU, Joy C EBENEBE, Stanley K ONAH, Jacinta C ELO-ILO, Chioma N MBACHU, Ogochukwu C OFIAELI, Nonyelum N JISIEIKEONUIGBO. (2019, January), "Adolescent Medical Emergencies: Baseline Survey In A Nigerian Tertiary Hospital", Orient Journal of Medicine |
| 13 | Ndukwu CI, Elo-Ilo JC, Mbachu C, Ayuk A, Ugwu N, Ngonadi S. (2017, August), "Assessment Of Paediatric Resident Doctors’ Knowledge Of Metered-dose Inhaler (MDI) Device Technique And Use", Nigerian Journal of Paediatrics |
| 14 | Mbachu II, Udigwe GO, Ikechebelu JI, Okonkwo J, Umeononihu OS, Ugboaja JO, Mbachu CN. (2015, October), "The Evaluation Of The Accuracy Of Serial Rapid HIV Test Algorithm In The Diagnosis Of HIV Antibodies Among Pregnant Women In Southeast Nigeria", BMC Research Notes |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Chioma Ngozichukwu Pauline Mbachu, Amalachukwu Odita, Paul Ehiabhi Ikhurionan, Ikechukwu Innocent Mbachu, Uzoma Chidi Okereke, Obiora Anaje, Esther Umeadi, Chizalu Ifeyinwa Ndukwu, Onyedikachi Petra Okereke, Jacinta Chinyere Elo-Ilo, Wilson Chukwuneke Igwe, Ifeoma Bridget Udigwe, Joy Chinelo Ebenebe. (2023, January), "Knowledge of Neurodevelopmental disorders and willingness to use gene and stem cell therapy among doctors in Nigeria ", |
| 2 | Chioma Ngozichukwu Pauline Mbachu, Ifeoma Bridget Udigwe, Emeka Okoh, Ikechukwu Innocent Mbachu, Stanley Kenechukwu Onah, Uche Marian Umeh, Chizalu Ifeyinwa Ndukwu, Chioma Clive-Opara, Joy Chinelo Ebenebe, Richard Uwakwe. (2023, January), "Internet Addiction among adolescents at a holiday camp in a southeastern Nigerian State", |
| 3 | II Mbachu, CNP Mbachu, GO Udigwe, UU Aniebue. (2023, January), "The relationship between maternal serum leptin, umbilical cord leptin and birth weight in Negroid women: A cross sectional analytic study", |
| 4 | Mbachu Chioma Pauline. (2022, January), "Scope, Burden, Factors and Remedy of Child Abuse in Nigeria; Topic: Influence and effects of social media on child abuse", |
| 5 | Mbachu Chioma Ngozichukwu Pauline , Onah Stanley Kenechi, Obichukwu Nkechinyere Godsgift, Muokwugwo Ezinne Oliveth, Onyeje Chigozie, Ijezie Nkechi, Mmuodumogwu Chidera. (2022, July), "Rapid Point of Care Diagnosis of malaria among children presenting to the children emergency room of NAUTH, Nnewi- a preliminary report", |
| 6 | Iifeoma Bridget Udigwe, Chioma Pauline Mbachu, Vivian Ozoemena Onukwuli, Onyinye Uchenna Anyanwu, Ahoma Victor Mbanuzuru, Uche Miriam Umeh. (2021, February), "The Impact of CORVID-19 on Adolescents and Young People Living in Southeast Nigeria", Elsevier, Vol. 68, (Issue 2) |
| 7 | Udigwe, Ifeoma Bridget , Nnamani, Chioma Phyllis , Mbachu, Chioma Pauline, Ofiaeli , Ogochukwu Chioma , Mbanuzuru, Ahoma Victor , Nduka Chinelo, Ajato. (2021, August), "Prevalence And Types Of Gender-based Violence Among Secondary School Students In Anambra State", Nigerian Journal for Child and Adolescent Health |
| 8 | Ifeoma Bridget Udigwe, Chioma Pauline Mbachu, Vivian Ozoemena Onukwuli, Onyinye Uchenna Anyanwu, Ahoma Victor Mbanuzuru,Uche Miriam Umeh,. (2021, February), "The Impact Of CORVID-19 On Adolescents And Young People Living In Southeast Nigeria", Journal of Adolescent Health |
| 9 | Ogochukwu Chioma Ofiaeli, Ifeoma Bridget Udigwe, Obiageli Fidelia Emelumadu, Ndukwu Chizalu Ifeyinwa, Chioma Ngozi Mbachu. (2020, February), "Substsance Abuse In Adolescents", Journal of Adolescent Health |
| 10 | Chizalu I. Ndukwu , Jacinta C. Elo-Ilo , Chioma N.P. Mbachu , Nkiru N. Ezeama , Adaeze C. Ayuk. (2017, May), "Metered Dose Inhalation Technique Knowledge Amongst Nigerian Senior Resident Doctors", American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine |
| 11 | Raymond Chukwuma Okechukwu, Bridget Ifeoma Udigwe, Chioma Mbachu, Ahoma Mbanuzuru, Chisom Ikpeze, Igwebike Uchenna Nwanneka. (2017, February), "Perceptions Of Connectedness And Its Influence On Risky Behaviors Among In- School Adolescents In Anambra State, Nigeria", Journal of Adolescent Health |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Editorships | |
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| 1 | Editor, "BRITISH JOURNAL OF GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING" (December, 2020) |
| 2 | Editor, "British Journal of Guidance and Counselling" (December, 2020) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "A comparative analysis of APGAR score and the gold standard in the diagnosis of birth asphyxia at a tertiary health facility in Kenya." (May, 2023) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "Counselors’ Experiences of HIV Status Disclosure to Children Living With HIV in Uganda" (April, 2022) |
| 3 | Reviewer, "Conceive Culture and Action in Counselling" (June, 2021) |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Departmental Time table officer Undergraduate, "Department of Paediatrics, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (February, 2023) |
| 2 | Quality Assurance officer, Department of Paediatrics, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Directorate of Quality Assurance and Certification" (June, 2023) |
| 3 | DEPARTMENTAL POSTGRADUATE COORDINATOR, "DEPARTMENT OF PAEDIATRICS, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY NNEWI CAMPUS" (February, 2022 to March, 2023) |
| 4 | member Scholarship and Faculty Exchange Committee, "Faculty of Medicine College of Health Sciences Committee" (October, 2022) |
| 5 | secretary, Faculty lecture/Sendoff and Awards committee, "Faculty of Medicine College of Health Sciences Committee" (October, 2022) |
| 6 | member outreach committee, "Medical and Dental Consultants' Association of Nigeria, Anambra chapter" (March, 2022) |
| 7 | Member College Nursery/Primary School Committee, "Provost's Administrative Committees" (April, 2021) |
| 8 | Hall warden of Old Final Year Hostel B Wing (Female), "College of Health Sciences Nnamdi Azikiwe University Nnewi Campus" (April, 2021) |
| 9 | member, Faculty Lecture/Awards Committee, "Faculty of Medicine College of Health Sciences Nnamdi Azikiwe University Nnewi Campus" (July, 2021) |
| 10 | Departmental Career Officer, "Department of Paediatrics Faculty of Medicine College of Health Sciences" (July, 2021) |
| 11 | Financial secretary, "Medical and Dental Consultants' Association of Nigeria" (December, 2021) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Child Neurology Society of Nigeria" (member since 2022), https://ng.linkedin.com/in/child-neurology-society-of-nigeria-7b5969160 |
| 2 | Professional Member, "Medical and Dental Consultants' Association of NIgeria, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital chapter" (member since 2020), https://www.nauthnnewi.org.ng |
| 3 | Fellow Member, "Paediatric Association of Nigeria" (member since 2019), https://pan-ng.org |
| 4 | Full Member, "Society for Adolescent and Young People's Health in Nigeria" (member since 2018), https://sayphin.org |
| 5 | Full Member, "Medical Women Association of Nigeria, Anambra State Chapter" (member since 2013), https://anambramwan.org/contact-us/ |
| 6 | Professional Member, "Nigerian Medical Association, Nnewi zone" (member since 2010), https://nationalnma.org |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "Paediatric Association of Nigeria 54th Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference", (Paediatric Association of Nigeria), 17th January, 2023 to 21st January, 2023; Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria |
| 2 | "Paediatric Association of Nigeria 53rd Annual Meeting and Scientific Conference 2022", (Paediatric Association of Nigeria), 18th January, 2022 to 22nd January, 2022; Uyo, AkwaIbom State, Nigeria |
| 3 | "Scope, Burden, Factors and Remedy of Child Abuse in Nigeria; Topic: Influence and effects of social media on child abuse", (Paediatric Association of Nigeria), 18th January, 2022 to 22nd January, 2022; Uyo, Akwa Ibom, Nigeria |
| 4 | "Autism Spectrum Disorders", (Child Neurology Society of Nigeria), 18th January, 2022 to 18th January, 2022; Uyo, Akwa Ibom |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "Assessing Childhood Development and Related Disorders", (Child Neurology Society of Nigeria), 19th April, 2023 to 19th April, 2023; Zoom |
| 2 | "Asthma and allergies", (Paediatric Association of Nigeria and Little Lung Africa), 17th January, 2023 to 17th January, 2023; Royal Bird Hotel, Alagbaka, Akure, Ondo State |
| 3 | "CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT: DEVELOPING CAPACITY FOR ASSESSMENT", (Child Neurology Society of Nigeria), 20th April, 2022 to 21st April, 2022; Zoom |
| 4 | "Doctors as Educators Workshop", (West African College of Physicians in collaboration with Royal College of Physicians), 19th October, 2020 to 23rd October, 2020; Virtual |
| 5 | "Child Neurology Society of Nigeria 2023 PAN Pre-Conference Workshop on Managing Paediatric Neuro Emergencies in Contemporary Practice", (Child Neurology Society of Nigeria), Royal Bird Hotel and Tower,Alagbaka, Akure, Ondo State |
| Other Events | |
| 1 | "Fulfilling Promises: Optimising Investments In Adolescent Health In Africa", (Society for Adolescent and Young People's Health in Nigeria), 18th August, 2021 to 21st August, 2021; Nigerian Army Resource centre, Abuja, Nigeria |
| 2 | "2021 Annual Meeting Of The Society For Adolescent Health And Medicine (SAHM): Mapping An Agenda To Transform The Future Of Adolescent Health", (Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine (SAHM)), 10th March, 2021 to 12th March, 2021; Virtual |
| 3 | "Doctors As Educators", (West African College of Physicians/Royal College of Physicians), 19th October, 2020 to 23rd October, 2020; Virtual |
| 4 | "Global Conference On Addiction Medicine And Behavioral Health: Unifying The New Discoveries And Advanced Approaches Towards Addiction", (Magnus Group), 22nd August, 2019 to 24th August, 2019; London, United Kingdom |