Dr. Mbanuzuru Victor Ahoma

Dr. Mbanuzuru Victor Ahoma is a SENIOR LECTURER in COMMUNITY MEDICINE Department, Faculty Of Medicine in Nnamdi Azikiwe University

Dr. Mbanuzuru Victor Ahoma

Staff Profile

A Consultant Public Health Physician from the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria (NPMCN) and West African College of Physician (WACP), and a Lecturer in the Department of Community Medicine & Primary Health Care Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus, with specialization areas: Epidemiology & Biostatistics,  Community Mental Health, Adolescent and Geriatric Health Care.

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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
1National Postgraduate Medical College Of Nigeria (NPMCN). (Post-Doctorate Degree, December, 2019)
December, 2012 to December, 2019
FMCPH Public Health And Community Medicine
2West African College Of Physicians (WACP). (Post-Doctorate Degree, November, 2017)
December, 2012 to November, 2017
FWACP Community Health (Public Health)
3Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Post-Graduate Degree, November, 2015)
January, 2013 to November, 2015
PgD (Statistics) Statistics
4University Of Nigeria, Nsuka. (Bachelor Degree, June, 2008)
January, 1999 to June, 2008
MBBS Medicine
5Ikorodu. (GCE, December, 1999)
January, 1999 to December, 1999
WASSC Secondary
6Bishop Shanahan College (BSC) Orlu. (SSCE, June, 1998)
January, 1992 to June, 1998
SSCE Secondary
7Community Primary School, Ibiasoegbe. (FSLC, January, 1992)
January, 1987 to January, 1992
FSLC Primary School

Relevant/Working Experience

1State Coordinator, Anambra State, Coalition Of Societies For The Rights Of Older Persons In Nigeria (COSROPIN)
July, 2021 to Present
2Vice Chairman, Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Nnewi Zone
December, 2020 to Present
3Member, 2020 Outreach Committee, Medical And Dental Consultants Association Of Nigeria (MDACN), NAUTH Chapter
June, 2020 to Present
4Honorary Consultant (Public Health), Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital (NAUTH) Nnewi.
March, 2020 to Present
5Rapid Response Team Member & Chairman, Sensitization Subcommittee, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital (NAUTH), Nnewi COVID-19 Taskforce
January, 2020 to Present
6Lecturer 1, Community Medicine & Primary Health Care Department, Nnamdi Azikiwe University (NAU) Nnewi Campus
January, 2020 to Present
7Vice Chairman & Chairman Logistics/Welfare Subcommitee, Association Of Public Health Physicians Of Nigeria (APHPN), Anambra State Chapter
March, 2019 to Present
8Post Vaccination Assessor, Ayamelum LGA, World Health Organization (WHO), Anambra State
July, 2018 to July, 2018
9Focal Person 2 (Volunteer), Tuberculosis (TB), Drug-Resistant TB (DR-TB), Leprosy, Buruli ulcer and TB/HIV integration, TB-DOTS Clinic, NAUTH Nnewi Anambra State., Leprosy, National TB And Leprosy Control Programme (NTBLCP) - NAUTH Nnewi
November, 2017 to Present
10Assistant Secretary, Association Of Resident Doctors (ARD) Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja
May, 2012 to December, 2012
11Volunteer Medical Doctor, Nigerian Prisons Services (NPS) Suleja
November, 2009 to December, 2011
12Medical Officer (NYSC), Primary Health Care Department, Suleja Local Government, Niger State
November, 2009 to November, 2010
13President, HIV/Reproductive Health Team NYSC
November, 2009 to November, 2010
14Health Promoter, Public, Faith Based Organization And Civil Society Organization
October, 2009 to Present
15Focal Person, Medical Outreaches, Scripture Union (Nigeria) & Other Religious Organizations
September, 2008 to Present

Creative Output

Journal Articles
1Anirejuoritse Bafor, Chukwuemeka Ndubuisi Chibuzom, Ahoma Victor Mbanuzuru. (2023, May), "Correlation between Foot Length and Height in a Cohort of 1677 Nigerian School Children", ournal of the Nigerian Academy of Medicine
2Shirley Nneka Chukwurah, Nonyelum Nnenna Jisieike-Onuigbo, Chinyere Ukamaka Onubogu, Stephen Okorafor Kalu, Chinyelu Uchenna Ufoaroh, Stanley Kenechukwu Onah, George Uchenna Eleje, Victor Ahoma Mbanuzuru, Ogochukwu Ifeanyi Ezejiofor, Chidiebele Malachy Ezeude, Chibuzor Ifeanyi Okpala, Christian Ejike Onah, Ifeyinwa Sussan Nweje, Onyeka Chukwudalu Ekwebene, Kenneth Chukwudi Eze, Ebele Francesca Ugochukwu, Christian Chibuzo Ibe. (2023, June), "Assessment of Immunity against Hepatitis B Virus among Children Aged 2-17 years in Nnewi, Anambra State, South-East Nigeria: A Pilot Study", Journal of Health and Medicial Sciences, Vol. 6, (Issue 2), pp 63-71
3Christiana Nkiru Okafor, Chinedu Charles Onyenekwe, Uchenna Prosper Okonkwo, Joseph Onuuwa Umunnah, Chukwuemeka Chukwubuikem Okoro, Ahaoma Victor Mbanuzuru, Ukamaka Elizabeth Agunwah, Chika Chioma Odira, Eucharia Ngozi Makata, Chinenye Mercy Nwankwo. (2023, June), "Effect of Educational Intervention Program on Self-Efficacy of Individuals with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in South-East, Nigeria", Nutrition and Metabolic Insights, Vol. 16
4Chijioke A. Ezenyeaku, Chinomnso C. Nnebue, Cyril C. Ezenyeaku, Ifeoma A. Njelita, Chinyerem C. Nwachukwu, Darlington C. Obi, Ahoma V. Mbanuzuru, Chioma C. Ajator. (2023, May), "Clinical Profile of Buruli Ulcer Patients in a Referral Hospital in Anambra State, Nigeria", International Journal of Health & Medical Research, Vol. 02, (Issue 05), pp 122-129
5Ahoma Victor Mbanuzuru, Richard Uwakwe, Chinekwu Sochukwu Anyaoku, Anastacia Okwudili Ojimba, Mary Chinyere Mbanuzuru, Amara Chijioke Ezenyeaku, Darlington Chukwudinma Obi, Christiana Nkiru Okafor, Uchenna Prosper Okonkwo. (2023, March), "Generalized Anxiety Disorder Screening Using Gad-7 Among in-school Adolescents of Anambra State, Nigeria: a Comparative Study Between Urban and Rural Areas", Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental Health
6Uchenna Prosper Okonkwo, Joy Chinazaekpere Nwose, Christopher Olusanja Akosile, Uchechukwu Martha Chukwuemeka, Ahaoma Victor Mbanuzuru, Emeka Sylvester Igwe, Christiana Nkiru Okafor, Joseph Onuuwa Ummunah. (2023, February), "Cognizance and Perception of Physiotherapy Intervention in Attention- Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Amongst Clinical Physiotherapy Students in Tertiary Institution, Nigeria", BMC Psychiatry
7Chijioke A Ezenyeaku, Chinomnso C Nnebue, Ifeoma A Njelita, Chinyerem C Nwachukwu, Darlington C Obi, Chioma C Ajator, Ahoma V Mbanuzuru, Cyril C Ezenyeaku, Anthony A Agbata. (2023, May), "Histopathologic features of Buruli ulcer patients in a referral hospital in South Eastern Nigeria", International Journal of Novel Research in Healthcare and Nursing
8Alphonsus Obi-Okaro, Ahoma Mbanuzuru, Igwebike Uche, Obiora Egbue, Alexander A. Mathias. (2023, June), "Analysis of the prevalence of respiratory tract infections among children under the age of five years old in Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Anambra State", Inter-disciplinary & Trans-disciplinary Research for Sustainable Rural Develpoment
9Evaristus E Afiadigwe, Godwin Obasikene, Ugochukwu S Umeh, Joseph U Obah, Nnanna D Ukpai, Ahoma V Mbanuzuru. (2022, September), "Traumatic perforation of tympanic membrane in a Tertiary Hospital in South-Eastern Nigeria", European Journal of Clinical Medicine
10Christiana Nkiru Okafor, Chinedu Charles Onyenekwe, Uchenna Prosper Okonkwo, Joseph Onuuwa Ummunah, Chukwuemeka Chukwubuikem Okoro, Ahaoma Victor Mbanuzuru, Ukamaka Elizabeth Agunwah, Chika Chioma Odira, Eucharia Ngozi Makata, Chinenye Mercy Nwankwo. (2022, November), "Comparative Effects of Educational Intervention Program On Self-Efficacy of Individuals with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in South-East, Nigeria", ResearchSquare
11Chinyere J Igbonekwu, Chibueze P Ihekwereme, Angus N Oli, Ernest O Erhirhie, Nwamaka H Igbokwe, Chijioke M Ofomata, Ahoma V Mbanuzuru, Jude N Okoyeh. (2022, March), "Effects of packaging material on microbial load and safety of ready–to-eat Voandzeia subterranean cake (Okpa)", GSC Advanced Research and Reviews, Vol. 12, (Issue 03), pp 87-93
12Ifeoma 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, June), "Effects of The Coronavirus Pandemic Among Adolescents and Young People Living in South-East Nigeria.", Orient Journal of Medicine, Vol. 34, (Issue 1), pp 17-27
13Ahoma Victor Mbanuzuru, Sunday Onyemaechi Oriji, Ifeoma Udigwe, Justus Uchenna Onu, Chigozie Ifeadike, Christian C Ibeh. (2022, April), "Dangerous trend of methamphetamine use among youths in south-eastern Nigeria: A mini-review", International Journal in Psychiatry
14CU Ufoaroh, CA Onwurah, VA Mbanuzuru, CI Mmaju, SN Chukwura, CC Umenzekwe, IN Aghanya, SN Ushie, AE Anyabolu, EH Enemuo, EN Anyabolu, PU Ele. (2021, January), "Biochemical Changes In Tuberculosis", Pan African Medical Journal
15AV Mbanuzuru, R Uwakwe, POU Adogu, CC Nnebue, IB Udigwe, CM Mbanuzuru. (2021, February), "Depessive Disorders Among In-school Adolescents", Orient Journal of Medicine
16CJ Eli-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 & Health
17IB Udigwe, CP Mbachu, VO Onukwuli, OU Anyanwu, AV Mbanuzuru, UM Umeh. (2021, February), "The Impart Of COVID-19 On Adolescent & Young People Living In Southeast Nigeria", Journal of Adolescent Health
18Ibeh CC, FO Emelumadu, C Ifeadike, MJ Umeh, CE Onah, AV Mbanuzuru, A Ogbuagu, C Ezenyeaku, C Ajator, Jisieike – Onuigbo N, Obi DC, Okonkwo K. (2021, July), "Comparative Assessment Of Fluid Intake Of Sedentary And Manual Workers In Anambra State, Southeast Nigeria", Journal of Public Health and Epidemiology
19Ifeoma 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 During Covid-19 Pandemic in Anambra State, South-East Nigeria", ResearchSquare
20Kalu SO, Chukwura SN, Ugwunze OE, Afiadigwe EE, Eleje GU, Obioma CF, Ndulue IN, Akaeze G, Ushie SN, Mbanuzuru VA, Essien VE, Ugboaja JO, Igwegbe AO. (2021, November), "Real-time polymerase chain reaction and serological markers in the diagnosis and monitoring of hepatitis-B infected patients in southeast Nigeria.", Journal Hepato Gastroenterology
21CC Ibeh, N Jisike-Onuigbo, FO Emelumadu, C Ifeadike, MJ Umeh, CE Onah, VA Mbanuzuru, DC Obi, CN Ogbuagu. (2020, June), "Assessment Of Fluid Intake Pattern In Anambra State, South East Nigeria", EJMED, European Journal of Medical and Health Sciences
22AV Mbanuzuru, CC Okoro, CM Mbanuzuru, CC Ibeh. (2020, August), "Call For Proper Documentation Of COVID-19 Deaths In Poor Resource Setting: A Necessity For Management Of Future Occurrences", Expert Review of Anti-infective Therapy
23RC Okechukwu, BI Udigwe, CC Mbachu, AV Mbanuzuru, C Ikpeze, UC Igwebike. (2017, February), "Perceptions Of Connectedness And Its Influence On Risky Behaviors Among In- School Adolescents In Anambra State, Nigeria", Journal of Adolescent Health
24ED Adinma, VA Mbanuzuru, EC Azuike, IC Iloghalu, DC Obi. (2016, February), "Characterization Of Defaulters From A Tuberculosis Treatment In A Tertiary Hospital In South-Eastern Nigeria.", Open Journal of Epidemiology
25ED Adinma, DC Obi, EC Azuike, VA Mbanuzuru, IC Iloghalu. (2015, October), "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
26Adinma ED, Iloghalu IC, Azuike EC, Obi DC, Mbanuzuru VA, Nwabueze SA, Modebe IA. (2015, January), "Outcome Of Tuberculosis Treatment In Tertiary Hospital In South Eastern Nigeria", International Invention Journal of Medicine & Medical Sciences, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 17-22
27EC Azuike, ED Adinma, SA Nwabueze, ED Azuike, VA Mbanuzuru, UU Epundu, KG Enwonwu, NI Chikezie, CC Ajator, EM Onebunne, DC Obi. (2015, February), "Healthcare Waste Management: What Do The Health Workers In A Nigerian Tertiary Hospital Know And Practice", Science Journal of Public Health
Conference Papers
1SN Chukwurah, SO Kalu, CU Ufoaroh,NN Jisieike-Onuigbo, CU Onubogu, SO Kalu, SK Onah, OI Ezejiofor, GU Eleje, VA Mbanuzuru, HC Okpara, CM Ezeude, CE Onah, SI Nweje, OC Ekwebene, KC Eze, EF Ugochukwu, CC Ibe. (2023, January), "Assessment of immunity against HBV among children aged 2-17 years in Nnewi, Anambra state", , Vol. 35, (Issue 1), pp 18
2Atama CG, MBANUZURU AV, Ibeh CC, Nwachukwu EO. (2022, March), "Prostate cancer awareness and screening amongst men in a popular auto-spare parts market in South East Nigeria",
3Ngoka JO, Mbanuzuru AV, Ibeh CC, Nwachukwu EO. (2022, March), "Knowledge and attitude of health impact of climate change among students of faculty of Health Sciences in a Tertiary Institution in South East Nigeria",
4Nkwerem SPU, Mbanuzuru VA, Egwuonwu OA, Emejulu JKC, Ekweogwu OC, Nkwerem GI, Sibeudu NE. (2022, July), "Medical Errors: Knowledge and perception among doctors practicing in a State in South-East Nigeria", , Vol. 35, (Issue 1), pp 6
5Mbanuzuru VA, Modebe IA, Uwakwe R, Udigwe IB. (2018, June), "Rural-Urban comparison of depression among school-going adolescents in Anambra State, South-East Nigeria",
Other Relevant Publications
1Ahoma Victor Mbanuzuru, Chinekwu S Anyaoku, Anastacia Okwudili Ojimba, Mary Chinyere Mbanuzuru, Amara Chijioke Ezenyeaku, Darlington Chukwudinma Obi, Christiana Nkiru Okafor, Uchenna Prosper Okonkwo. "Prevalence of Anxiety Disorders Among in-school Adolescents in Urban and Rural Areas of Anambra State-a Comparative Study", (Preprint, 2022 December)

Academic Leadership Qualities

Supervisions
1"DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CHALLENGES OF THE ELDERLY IN ANAMBRA STATE" (2023). Completed Doctorate project by DR IRENE UJU OKEKE (FWACP)
Grants
1Awardee: "Part II Research Grant" (November, 2017 to January, 2018). Completed sponsored grant by Federal Ministry of Health/Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital Nnewi
Editorships
1Editor, "Inter-disciplinary and Trans-disciplinary Research for Sustainable Development" (June, 2023)
Reviewerships
1Reviewer, "Post-Pandemic Reflections from Sub-Saharan Africa: What We Know Now That We Wish We Knew Then" (December, 2023)
2Reviewer, "Journal of Community Medicine and Primary Health Care-JCMPHC_21_030" (January, 2022)
3Reviewer, "Orient Journal of Medicine" (March, 2020)
Contributions to the University/Society
1Hall Warden, "College of Health Sciences" (July, 2023)
2Co-Chair, "National Senior Citizen's Center (NSCC) Stakeholders Forum" (May, 2022)
3Anambra State Coordinator, "Coalition of the Societies for the Rights of Older Persons (COSROPIN)" (May, 2021)
4Chairman, Anambra State, "Association of Public Health Physicians of Nigeria (APHPN)" (December, 2021)
5Facullty ICT Officer, "Faculty of Medicine" (September, 2021)
6Vice Chairman, "Nigerian Medical Association (NMA)" (December, 2020)

Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies

1Full Member, "Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria (MDCAN)" (member since 2020), https://mdcan.org.ng
2Full Member, "Nigerian Statistical Association" (member since 2016), https://www,nsa,org
3Full Member, "Association of Public Health Physicians of Nigeria (APHPN), Anambra State Chapter" (member since 2012), https://aphpn.org
4Graduate Member, "Nigerian Institute of Management" (member since 2011), https://nim.org
5Full Member, "Nigerian Medical Association (NMA)" (member since 2008), https://nma.org

Relevant Events Attended

Other Events
1"Resource Person, COVID-19 Training For Head Teachers & Principals In Anambra State.", (Anambra State Universal Basic Education Board (ASUBEB)), 3rd September, 2021 to 4th September, 2021; Awka
2"Coaching & Career Development Skills Training", (Couselling and Career Development Unit), 18th May, 2021 to 21st May, 2021; Awka
3"Basic Life Support Training (CPR And AED)", (American Heart Association-Jonathan Nwiloh Center), 1st September, 2020 to 2nd September, 2020; Anambra/USA
4"COVID-19 IPC Training Of Trainers Workshop", (NCDC-NMA Anambra State), 18th August, 2020 to 19th August, 2020; Awka
5"Scientific Conference, Association Of Public Health Physicians Of Nigeria (APHPN) 2020", (APHPN), 16th March, 2020 to 19th March, 2020; Jos
6"Quality Improvement Training", (NAUTH Quality Improvement Committee), 24th June, 2019 to 24th June, 2019; Nnewi
7"Scientific Conference, Association Of Public Health Physicians Of Nigeria (APHPN) 2019", (APHPN), 28th January, 2019 to 31st January, 2019; Enugu
8"Research Grant Writing And Qualitative Research (Pre-Conference)", (APHPN), 28th January, 2019 to 28th January, 2019; Enugu
9"Research Workshop", (School of Post Graduate Studies), 15th October, 2018 to 18th October, 2018; Awka
10"Data Cleaning And Missing Data Analysis With SPSS", (Nigerian Statistical Association (NSA)), 3rd September, 2018 to 4th September, 2018; Awka
11"Life Saving Skills-Essential Obs Care & Newborn Care", (Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine/RCOG/FCT Hospital Management Board), 15th August, 2011 to 19th August, 2011; Abuja