Prof. Chinwe Elizabeth Uzochukwu

Prof. Chinwe Elizabeth Uzochukwu is a PROFESSOR in DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNICATION STUDIES Department, Faculty Of Communication And Media Studies in Nnamdi Azikiwe University

Prof. Chinwe Elizabeth Uzochukwu

Staff Profile

Prof Chinwe Uzochukwu is the pioneer elected Head of Department of Mass Communication in Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. She is a Professor of Development Communication and two time Head of Department of Mass Communication. She also served as Head of Department of the unbundled Department of Development Communication Studies. She holds a PhD, MSc, MA, PGDE and BA degrees in Mass Communication and related disciplines. She has written several articles both in national and international journals. She has some technical papers to her credit from consultancy services rendered in Anambra state and some Non-governmental Organizations. She has attended many academic conferences in Nigeria and beyond. She was editor in Chief of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Journal of Media and Communication Studies. She is a co-editor of the book "Digital Media and Information Literacy: Foundations, Applications and Practices". She has successfully supervised several Masters and Doctoral students in the department and has served as an external examiner for both undergraduate and Post graduate students. She has also served as external assessor for professorial and readership positions to several universities in Nigeria. She was a co-researcher in the 2019 Tetfund NRF research grant. She is a member of some Communication associations including the Development Communication Research Association of Nigeria (DECRAN) among others.

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Development And Communication Studies, Faculty Of Communication And Media Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
Faculty/Unit:
FACULTY OF COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA STUDIES
Department/Sub-Unit:
DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNICATION STUDIES

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Interest Areas

Development/Health Communication

Academic Qualifications

Degrees / Basic Certificates
1Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. (Doctor of Philosophy, June, 2013)
October, 2006 to June, 2013
PhD Mass Communication

Relevant/Working Experience

1Head of Department, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
October, 2019 to January, 2022

Creative Output

Journal Articles
1Chinwe Uzochukwu, Chinyere Nweke, Ekene Okafor. (2025, March), "media and information literacy as a tool for conflict prevention and peace-building in Nigeria", Taraba State University Journal of Communication and Media studies, Vol. 5, (Issue 1)
2Chinwe Elizabeth Uzochukwu, Vivian Amarachi Osuala. (2025, December), "Awareness, Knowledge and Utilization of Educational Mobile Applications in Teaching among Public Secondary School Teachers in Anambra State", International Journal of African Language and Media Studies, Vol. 5, (Issue 4)
3George Uchenna Eleje, Olabisi Morebise Loto, Hadiza Abdullahi Usman, Chinyere Ukamaka Onubogu, Preye Owen Fiebai, Godwin Otuodichinma Akaba, Ayyuba Rabiu, Ikechukwu Innocent Mbachu, Moriam Taiwo Chibuzor, Rebecca Chinyelu Chukwuanukwu, Ngozi Nneka Joe-Ikechebelu, Emeka Philip Igbodike, Richard Obinwanne Egeonu, Ijeoma Chioma Oppah, Uchenna Chukwunonso Ogwaluonye, Chike Henry Nwankwo, Stephen Okoroafor Kalu, Chisom God’swill Chigbo, Chukwuanugo Nkemakonam Ogbuagu, Shirley Nneka Chukwurah, Chinwe Elizabeth Uzochukwu, Aishat Ahmed, Chiamaka Henrietta Jibuaku, Samuel Oluwagbenga Inuyomi, Bukola Abimbola Adesoji, Ubong Inyang Anyang, Ekene Agatha Emeka, Odion Emmanuel Igue, Ogbonna Dennis Okoro, Prince Ogbonnia Aja, Chiamaka Perpetua Chidozie, Hadiza Sani Ibrahim, Fatima Ele Aliyu, Harrison Chiro Ugwuoroko, Aisha Ismaila Numan, Solace Amechi Omoruyi, Osita Samuel Umeononihu, Chukwuemeka Chukwubuikem Okoro, Ifeanyi Kingsley Nwaeju, Arinze Anthony Onwuegbuna, Lydia Ijeoma Eleje, David Chibuike Ikwuka, Eric Okechukwu Umeh, Sussan Ifeyinwa Nweje, Ifeoma Clara Ajuba, Angela Ogechukwu Ugwu, Uzoamaka Rufina Ebubedike, Divinefavour Echezona Malachy, Chigozie Geoffrey Okafor, Nnaedozie Paul Obiegbu, Emmanuel Onyebuchi Ugwu, Ibrahim Adamu Yakasai, Oliver Chukwujekwu Ezechi, Joseph Ifeanyichukwu Ikechebelu. (2023, July), "A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Prevalence of Triplex Infections (Combined Human Immunodeficiency Virus, Hepatitis B Virus, and Hepatitis C Virus) among Pregnant Women in Nigeria", Obstetrics and gynecology international
4Chinwe Elizabeth Uzochukwu, Peter Chierike Ikegbunam. (2023, October), "Exposure to “Arm-Our-Youths” Cancer Health Information Campaign and Adoption of Safety-Health Measures among In-School Adolescent Girls in Anambra State", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 1, (Issue 5)
5Chinwe Elizabeth Uzochukwu, Peter Chierike Ikegbunam. (2022, November), "Analysis of newspaper coverage of world cancer day: A study of select newspapers in Nigeria", Journal of media and Communication Studies, Vol. 14, (Issue 4)
6Nnamdi Azikiwe University Journal of Communication and Media Studies. (2022, March), "AUDIENCE EXPOSURE, AWARENESS AND COMPLIANCE WITH COVID-19 PANDEMIC MESSAGES IN NIGERIA: A STUDY OF RESIDENTS OF ANAMBRA STATE", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 2, (Issue 2)
7Chinwe Elizabeth Uzochukwu, Uchenna Nze. (2022, May), "Digital Environmental Information Literacy and the Indiscriminate Dumping of Plastic Wastes by Enugu Residents", GVU Journal of Communication Studies, Vol. 4
8George Uchenna Eleje, Chinyere Ukamaka Onubogu, Preye Owen Fiebai, Ikechukwu Innocent Mbachu, Godwin Otuodichinma Akaba, Olabisi Morebise Loto, Hadiza Abdullahi Usman, Ayyuba Rabiu, Moriam Taiwo Chibuzor, Rebecca Chinyelu Chukwuanukwu, Ngozi Nneka Joe-Ikechebelu, Chike Henry Nwankwo, Stephen Okoroafor Kalu, Chukwuanugo Nkemakonam Ogbuagu, Shirley Nneka Chukwurah, Chinwe Elizabeth Uzochukwu, Ijeoma Chioma Oppah, Aishat Ahmed, Richard Obinwanne Egeonu, Chiamaka Henrietta Jibuaku, Samuel Oluwagbenga Inuyomi, Bukola Abimbola Adesoji, Ubong Inyang Anyang, Uchenna Chukwunonso Ogwaluonye, Ekene Agatha Emeka, Odion Emmanuel Igue, Ogbonna Dennis Okoro, Prince Ogbonnia Aja, Chiamaka Perpetua Chidozie, Hadiza Sani Ibrahim, Fatima Ele Aliyu, Aisha Ismaila Numan, Solace Amechi Omoruyi, Osita Samuel Umeononihu, Chukwuemeka Chukwubuikem Okoro, Ifeanyi Kingsley Nwaeju, Arinze Anthony Onwuegbuna, Eric Okechukwu Umeh, Sussan Ifeyinwa Nweje, Lydia Ijeoma Eleje, Ifeoma Clara Ajuba, David Chibuike Ikwuka, Emeka Philip Igbodike, Chisom God’swill Chigbo, Uzoamaka Rufina Ebubedike, Chigozie Geoffrey Okafor, Nnaedozie Paul Obiegbu, Ibrahim Adamu Yakasai, Oliver Chukwujekwu Ezechi, Joseph Ifeanyichukwu Ikechebelu, T. (2022, April), "Mother-to-child transmission of human immunodeficiency virus, hepatitis B virus and hepatitis C virus among pregnant women with single, dual or triplex infections of human immunodeficiency virus, hepatitis B virus and hepatitis C virus in Nigeria: A systematic review and meta-analysis", SAGE Open Medicine, Vol. 10
9Silas Udenze, Chinwe Elizabeth Uzochukwu. (2021, June), "Promoting Mental Wellbeing: Young Adults’ Experience on TikTok during the COVID-19 Pandemic Lockdown in Nigeria", Interações: Sociedade e as novas modernidades, Vol. 40
10Chinonye Faith Chinedu-Okeke1; Chinwe Elizabeth Uzochukwu1; George Uchenna Eleje2*; Ijeoma Obi3; Arinze Anthony Onwuegbuna4; Lydia Ijeoma Eleje5. (2021, September), "Effects of misinformation on COVID-19 prevention and control in Nigeria", J Clin Images Med Case Rep, Vol. 2, (Issue 5)
11ELEJE GU, A Rabiu, II Mbachu, GO Akaba, OM Loto, HA Usman, PO Fiebai, RC Chukwuanukwu, NN Joe-Ikechebelu, CH Nwankwo, SO Kalu, CU Onubogu, CN Ogbuagu, SN Chukwurah, CE Uzochukwu, SO Inuyomi, BA Adesoji, UC Ogwaluonye, EA Emeka, RO Egeonu, OE Igue, CH Jibuaku, OD Okoro, PO Aja, CP Chidozie, HS Ibrahim, FE Aliyu, AI Numan, SA Omoruyi, IC Oppah, UI Anyang, A Ahmed, OS Umeononihu, EO Umeh, SI Nweje, IC Ajuba, CC Okoro, IK Nwaeju, AA Onwuegbuna, IA Yakasai, OC Ezechi, JI Ikechebelu. (2021, March), "Awareness and Prevalence of Hepatitis C Virus Infection Among Pregnant Women in Nigeria: A National Pilot Cross-Sectional Study", Europe PMC, Vol. 17
12George Uchenna Eleje, Chinyere Ukamaka Onubogu, Preye Owen Fiebai, Ikechukwu Innocent Mbachu, Godwin O Akaba, Olabisi Morebise Loto, Hadiza Abdullahi Usman, Ayyuba Rabiu, Moriam Taiwo Chibuzor, Rebecca Chinyelu Chukwuanukwu, Ngozi Nneka Joe-Ikechebelu, Chike Henry Nwankwo, Stephen Okoroafor Kalu, Chukwuanugo Nkemakonam Ogbuagu, Shirley Nneka Chukwurah, Chinwe Elizabeth Uzochukwu, Ijeoma Chioma Oppah, Aishat Ahmed, Richard Obinwanne Egeonu, Chiamaka Henrietta Jibuaku, Samuel Oluwagbenga Inuyomi, Bukola Adesoji, Ubong Inyang Anyang, Uchenna C Ogwaluonye, Ekene Agatha Emeka, Odion Emmanuel Igue, Ogbonna Dennis Okoro, Prince Ogbonnia Aja, Chiamaka Perpetua Chidozie, Hadiza Sani Ibrahim, Fatima Ele Aliyu, Aisha Ismaila Numan, Solace Amechi Omoruyi, Osita Samuel Umeononihu, Chukwuemeka Chukwubuikem Okoro, Ifeanyi Kingsley Nwaeju, Arinze Anthony Onwuegbuna, Eric Okechukwu Umeh, Sussan Ifeyinwa Nweje, Lydia Ijeoma Eleje, Ifeoma Clara Ajuba, David Chibuike Ikwuka, Chisom God’swill Chigbo, Ibrahim Adamu Yakasai, Oliver C Ezechi, Joseph Ifeanyichukwu Ikechebelu. (2021, April), "Mother-to-Child Transmission of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) and Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Among Pregnant Women with Dual or Triplex Infections of HIV, HBV and HCV in Nigeria: A Systematic Review", SSRN
13George Uchenna Eleje , Godwin Otuodichinma Akaba, Ikechukwu Innocent Mbachu, Ayyuba Rabiu, Olabisi Morebise Loto, Hadiza Abdullahi Usman, Preye Owen F. (2021, July), "Pregnant Women’s Hepatitis B Vaccination Coverage In Nigeria: A National Pilot Cross-sectional Study", Unknown Journal or Publisher
14Ikemefuna Chijioke Uzochukwu, George Uchenna Eleje, Chike Henry Nwankwo, George Okechukwu Chukwuma, Chinwendu Alice Uzuke, Chinwe Elizabeth Uzochukwu, Bentina Alawari Mathias, Chinyere Stella Okunna, Lasbrey Azuoma Asomugha, Charles Okechukwu Esimone. (2021, October), "COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among staff and students in a Nigerian tertiary educational institution", Therapeutic Advances in Infectious Disease, Vol. 8
15George Uchenna Eleje, Ayyuba Rabiu, Ikechukwu Innocent Mbachu, Godwin Otuodichinma Akaba, Olabisi Morebise Loto, Hadiza Abdullahi Usman, Preye Owen Fiebai, Rebecca Chinyelu Chukwuanukwu, Ngozi Nneka Joe-Ikechebelu, Chike Henry Nwankwo, Stephen Okoroafor Kalu, Chinyere Ukamaka Onubogu, Chukwuanugo Nkemakonam Ogbuagu, Shirley Nneka Chukwurah, Chinwe Elizabeth Uzochukwu, Samuel Oluwagbenga Inuyomi, Bukola Abimbola Adesoji, Uchenna Chukwunonso Ogwaluonye, Ekene Agatha Emeka, Richard Obinwanne Egeonu, Odion Emmanuel Igue, Chiamaka Henrietta Jibuaku, Ogbonna Dennis Okoro, Prince Ogbonnia Aja, Chiamaka Perpetua Chidozie, Hadiza Sani Ibrahim, Fatima Ele Aliyu, Aisha Ismaila Numan, Solace Amechi Omoruyi, Ijeoma Chioma Oppah, Ubong Inyang Anyang, Aishat Ahmed, Osita Samuel Umeononihu, Eric Okechukwu Umeh, Sussan Ifeyinwa Nweje, Ifeoma Clara Ajuba, Chukwuemeka Chukwubuikem Okoro, Arinze Anthony Onwuegbuna, Emeka Philip Igbodike, Ifeanyi Kingsley Nwaeju, Ibrahim Adamu Yakasai, Oliver Chukwujekwu Ezechi, Joseph Ifeanyichukwu Ikechebelu. (2021, July), "Awareness and prevalence of hepatitis C virus infection among pregnant women in Nigeria: A national pilot cross-sectional study", SAGE Publications, Vol. 17
16C Uzochukwu, KE Ohiri. (2021, March), "An Assessment of Patterns, Risks and Effects of Online Sports Betting Among Youths in South-East Nigeria", Int J Inn Sci Res Tech, Vol. 6, (Issue 3)
17George Uchenna Eleje, Godwin Otuodichinma Akaba, Ikechukwu Innocent Mbachu, Ayyuba Rabiu, Olabisi Morebise Loto, Hadiza Abdullahi Usman, Preye Owen Fiebai, Rebecca Chinyelu Chukwuanukwu, Ngozi Nneka Joe-Ikechebelu, Chike Henry Nwankwo, Stephen Okoroafor Kalu, Chinyere Ukamaka Onubogu, Chukwuanugo Nkemakonam Ogbuagu, Shirley Nneka Chukwurah, Chinwe Elizabeth Uzochukwu, Samuel Oluwagbenga Inuyomi, Bukola Abimbola Adesoji, Uchenna Chukwunonso Ogwaluonye, Sussan Ifeyinwa Nweje, Richard Obinwanne Egeonu, Odion Emmanuel Igue, Chiamaka Henrietta Jibuaku, Prince Ogbonnia Aja, Chiamaka Perpetua Chidozie, Hadiza Sani Ibrahim, Fatima Ele Aliyu, Aisha Ismaila Numan, Ogbonna Dennis Okoro, Solace Amechi Omoruyi, Ijeoma Chioma Oppah, Ubong Inyang Anyang, Aishat Ahmed, Osita Samuel Umeononihu, Eric Okechukwu Umeh, Ekene Agatha Emeka, Arinze Anthony Onwuegbuna, Emeka Philip Igbodike, Ifeoma Clara Ajuba, Ibrahim Adamu Yakasai, Oliver Chukwujekwu Ezechi, Joseph Ifeanyichukwu Ikechebelu,. (2021, July), "Pregnant women’s hepatitis B vaccination coverage in Nigeria: a national pilot cross-sectional study", SAGE Publications, Vol. 9
18George Uchenna Eleje, Ikechukwu Innocent Mbachu, Uchenna Chukwunonso Ogwaluonye, Stephen Okoroafor Kalu, Chinyere Ukamaka Onubogu, Sussan Ifeyinwa Nweje, Chinwe Elizabeth Uzochukwu, Chike Henry Nwankwo, Preye Owen Fiebai, Olabisi Morebise Loto, Godwin Otuodichinma Akaba, Hadiza Abdullahi Usman, Ayyuba Rabiu, Richard Obinwanne Egeonu, Odion Emmanuel Igue, Bukola Abimbola Adesoji, Chiamaka Henrietta Jibuaku, Prince Ogbonnia Aja, Chiamaka Perpetua Chidozie, Hadiza Sani Ibrahim, Fatima Ele Aliyu, Aisha Ismaila Numan, Ogbonna Dennis Okoro, Solace Amechi Omoruyi, Ijeoma Chioma Oppah, Ubong Inyang Anyang, Aishat Ahmed, Shirley Nneka Chukwurah, Osita Samuel Umeononihu, Rebecca Chinyelu Chukwuanukwu, Eric Okechukwu Umeh, Ekene Agatha Emeka, Chukwuanugo Nkemakonam Ogbuagu, Ibrahim Adamu Yakasai, Oliver Chukwujekwu Ezechi, Joseph Ifeanyichukwu Ikechebelu,. (2020, August), "Prevalence, seroconversion and mother-to-child transmission of dual and triplex infections of HIV, hepatitis B and C viruses among pregnant women in Nigeria: study protocol", BioMed Central, Vol. 17, (Issue 1)
19Uchenna Patricia Ekwugha, Chinwe Elizabeth Uzochukwu, Uche Victor Ebeze. (2015, July), "Gender representation of women in Nigerian leadership and decision-making process: a discourse analysis", International Journal of Development Research
20Ifeoma Vivian Dunu, Chinwe Elizabeth Uzochukwu. (2015, April), "Social Media: An Effective Tool for Social Mobilization in Nigeria", IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Science, Vol. 20, (Issue 4)
21Chinwe Elizabeth Uzochukwu, Patricia Ekwugha Uche. (2014, July), "NEW MEDIA AND YOUTH’S ONLINE CIVIC ENGAGEMENT IN NIGERIAN POLITICS: POTENTIALS AND CHALLENGES", European scientific journal, Vol. 10, (Issue 19)
Conference Papers
1CHINWE ELIZABETH UZOCHUKWU. (2024, November), "HARNESSING EFFECTIVE HEALTH COMMUNICATION FOR GRASSROOTS HEALTH DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA",

Academic Leadership Qualities

Supervisions
1"Awareness and Attitude towards product placement in Nigerian Movies among undergraduates in South East" (2021). Completed Masters project by 2014126018F Miriam Akawuku Ogheneyovwin
2"An assessment of persuasibility of 'always' TV advertising Claims among in-school adolescent students in Imo State" (2019). Completed Masters project by 2015126003F Amadi Goodluck Chidozie
3"print media representation of women in public offices: A Content Analysis of some Newspapers" (2015). Completed Masters project by :2005126013P Egbue Constance Ifeyinwa
4"A content analytical study of children in selected Television media" (2021). Completed Masters project by 2008126006F Elobisi Ikechukwu Chidozie
5"Analysis of audience awareness, knowledge and response to hand washing media campaigns in Anambra State" (2018). Completed Masters project by 2013126016F Ezebeanu Florence nneka
6"Famnily Planning: An Analysis of acceptance and practice among couples in awka town" (2016). Completed Masters project by 2010126010F Odumodu Esther Anulika
7"Awareness, Knowledge and influence of information on health implications of sedentary lifestyle among academic and non academic staff of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (2025). Completed Masters project by Enujioke Adaobi Amakaeze 2021126003PA
8"Newspaper coverage of children with disabilities and perceptions of select groups in southeast Nigeria" (2025). Completed Doctorate project by Adama jane Chinyere 20191270003F
9"Online media and misinformation: awareness, knowledge and use of digital information verification among journalists in southeast Nigeria" (2024). Completed Doctorate project by Cyril-Nwuche Okechukwu Ferdinand, 2017127001F
10"Interpersonal communication and "telling it": Experiential account of sextual abuse among in-school adolescent girls during COVID-19 pandemic lockdown in Delta State" (2025). Completed Doctorate project by Odedebe Joan Nkechi, 2019127002FA

Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies

1Full Member, "Development communication research association of Nigeria" - 0041 (member since 2024), https://www.decran.org