Chukwuedozie K Ajaero

Biographic Data

ID179673
NAMEChukwuedozie K Ajaero
GIVEN NAMESChukwuedozie K
FAMILY NAMEAjaero
SIGNATUREAJAERO C K
AFFILIATIONSUniversity of Nigeria
ORCID0000-0002-6658-3638
VERIFIEDYes
TOTAL WORKS23
TOTAL CITATIONS18
AUTHOR COUNT23
EDITOR COUNT0
FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR2011
LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR2026
H-INDEX2

  • Downplaying reality

    Open AccessFrank Götmark, Chukwuedozie K Ajaero et al.ARTICLEReproductive Health2026

    BACKGROUND: The global population is projected by the UN Population Division to continue growing by over 2 billion, from 8.1 in 2024 to 10.3 in 2084, aggravating climate change and biodiversity loss, raising risks of poverty and starvation, and impairing reproductive health in many developing countries, especially in Africa. OBJECTIVE: Evaluation of the population policy of a major international actor in reproductive health, the United Nations Po…

  • Masculinity and health-seeking for human immunodeficiency virus and other sexually transmitted infections in poor urban settlements in sub-Saharan Africa

    Aloysius Odii, Okechukwu Ozor et al.ARTICLEAIDS Care2026

    In sub-Saharan Africa, boys’ and men's health-seeking behaviours are shaped by societal attributes associated with being a man. This scoping review examines how masculinity influences health-seeking regarding Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs), among boys and men in poor urban settlements. A systematic search was conducted across Google Scholar, African Journals Online, PubMed, and ProQuest for stu…

  • A comparative analysis of the predictive influence of access to malaria messages on utilization of mosquito nets by under-five children in West Africa

    Open AccessIjeoma D Ajaero, Chidiebere A Nwachukwu et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2025

    The study among other things recommends the need for more enlightenment campaigns on the use of mosquito especially by health workers in health facilities. There is also need for region-specific interventions based on significant predictors of the use of mosquito nets in locations where respondents reported lesser proportion of U5 children who slept under mosquito nets

  • The effects of mass media messages, perceived susceptibility and self-rated health on public attitude towards Covid-19 in South Africa

    Open AccessChidiebere A Nwachukwu, Chukwuedozie K Ajaero et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2024

    These findings therefore emphasize the need for increased awareness and sensitization of the people about the susceptibility and adverse effects of diseases to ensure that they adopt the appropriate attitudes that will safeguard them from such diseases outbreak

  • Does a healthy man need vaccination

    Open AccessSamuel O Ebimgbo, Yemi Adewoyin et al.ARTICLEInternational Journal of…2024Cited by: 1References: 8

    The COVID-19 pandemic appears to be impeding the progress of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal and the African Union’s Agenda 2063 in achieving optimal health and well-being for individuals, particularly older adults. Numerous older adults have succumbed to the virus, exacerbating existing global health challenges. In response, scientists worldwide have developed a vaccine to alleviate the substantial disease burden. The Nigerian g…

  • An analysis of urban policies and strategies on health and nutrition in Nigeria

    Obinna Onwujekwe, Prince Agwu et al.ARTICLEUrban Research & Practice2023

    Urban policies on health and nutrition in Nigeria are much in need. To underscore the reality of such need, we conducted a review of selected urban health and nutrition policies and strategies. We used an appropriate framework by Bandauko that outlines the content of a good urban policy for high-level analysis of the reviewed policies and strategies. Our review discovered neglect of urban health in Nigeria, evidence by a lack of urban health-focu…

  • Life Satisfaction in South Africa

    Open AccessChukwuedozie K Ajaero, Samuel O Ebimgbo et al.ARTICLEPsychological Studies2023

  • Covid-19 and access to sexual and reproductive health services

    Open AccessUgochukwu Simeon Asogwa, Nneka Ifeoma Okafor et al.ARTICLEInternational Journal of…2023

    The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has a far-reaching effect on human activities and relationships, especially on sexual and reproductive health (SRH). The pandemic exposed the unpreparedness of the governments of many nations to respond to the longstanding health needs of the people. Adopting a qualitative research design, this study examined access to quality and affordable SRH in Enugu stat, Nigeria, during COVID-19 pandemic. Our…

  • Geopolitics of climate change-induced conflict and population displacement in West Africa

    Nsemba Edward Lenshie, Vincent Nduka Ojeh et al.ARTICLELocal Environment2022

    Climate change has remained a major problem around which global development policies are framed. The effects of climate change are rising tremendously and are more evident in Africa with low adaptive capacity to the impacts of climate change and where climate change has led to drought and desertification with consequences for safety and security in the region. Although the connection between climate change and conflicts is well studied, there is …

  • Examining the Roles of Stakeholders and Evidence in Policymaking for Inclusive Urban Development in Nigeria

    Open AccessObinna Onwujekwe, Charles T Orjiakor et al.ARTICLEUrban Forum2022

  • The prevalence and contextual correlates of non-communicable diseases among inter-provincial migrants and non-migrants in South Africa

    Open AccessChukwuedozie K Ajaero, Nicole De Wet et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2021

    These findings, therefore, among other things underscore the need for increased education and awareness campaigns, especially among the older populations on the preventive and mitigative strategies for NCDs. In addition, changes in lifestyles with regard to smoking and physical exercises should be more emphasized in specific contextual situations for the migrant and non-migrant populations, as highlighted by the results of this study

  • Covid-19 Pandemic and Informal Urban Governance in Africa

    Open AccessChinedu Josephine Onyishi, Adaeze Up Ejike-Alieji et al.ARTICLEJournal of Asian and African…2021Cited by: 13References: 39

    The outbreak and spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is probably the most serious global challenge since World War II. While research has paid considerable attention to the technical, epidemiological and public health aspects of the pandemic in Africa, it neglects the social, economic and political dimensions. Relying on analysis of data on trends of COVID-19 infections from the World Health Organization and Africa Centres for Disease Contro…

  • Contextual Correlates of Risky Sexual Behavior Among Migrant and Non-Migrant Men in Nigeria

    Open AccessChukwuedozie K Ajaero, Juliana C Onuh et al.ARTICLESAGE Open2020

    This study compared risky sexual behavior (RSB) between migrant and non-migrant Nigerian men, and investigated the individual and community factors of RSB between the two groups. Data for the study were from the 2012 National HIV/AIDS and Reproductive Health Survey in Nigeria. It comprised 15,346 male respondents aged 15 to 64 years and made up of 7,158 non-migrants and 8,188 migrants. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, chi-squa…

  • Political distrust and the spread of Covid-19 in Nigeria

    Open AccessC Ezeibe, Chukwudi Ilo et al.ARTICLEGlobal Public Health2020

    While studies have explored how health sector corruption, weak healthcare system, large-scale immune compromised population, misinformation and prevalence of highly congested slums contribute to the spread of COVID-19 in Nigeria, they have glossed over the impact of political distrust on the spread of the virus. This study explores the impact of political distrust on the spread of COVID-19 pandemic in Nigeria. The study utilised qualitative domin…

  • Integrating rural–urban differentials in the appraisal of prevalence and risk factors of non-communicable diseases in South Africa

    Open AccessChukwuedozie K Ajaero, Nicole De Wet et al.ARTICLEGeoJournal2020References: 3

  • From Vulnerability to Sustainability

    C Ezeibe, Chika Oguonu et al.ARTICLEJournal of Human Trafficking2019

    Child trafficking is a major human security challenge, globally. In Africa, governments largely rely on the implementation of social programs such as free education and poverty alleviation to counteract trafficking. Although extant literature have examined the impact of poverty and illiteracy on child trafficking, the impact of free and compulsory education on reversal of child trafficking has not been central to existing academic debates. Using …

  • Perception of and Attitude Toward Mass Media Reportage of the 2012 Flood in Rural Nigeria

    Open AccessIjeoma D Ajaero, Nnanyelugo Okoro et al.ARTICLESAGE Open2016

    Despite reportage of the impending flood by the mass media, the 2012 flood was the most devastating in the history of Nigeria as it adversely affected 33 out of 36 states in the country. Therefore, this study examines people’s perception of and attitude toward mass media reportage of the 2012 flood. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data from 300 households in rural communities in Delta and Anambra states while data analyses were by …

  • Access to mass media messages, and use of family planning in Nigeria

    Open AccessChukwuedozie K Ajaero, Clifford O Odimegwu et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2016

    There exist significant variations within spatio-demographic groups with regards to having access to mass media messages on family planning, and on the use of family planning. The results showed that access to mass media messages increases the likelihood of the use of family planning. Also people with higher socioeconomic status and those from the Southern part of the country make more use of family planning. There is need to improve the socioeco…

  • Migrating from Migratory Waters to Migration of Livelihoods

    Open AccessChukwuedozie K Ajaero, Arinze Tagbo Mozie et al.ARTICLESocial Indicators Research2016

  • Rethinking corporate‐community engagement in the petro‐economy of the N iger D elta

    Open AccessThaddeus Chidi Nzeadibe, Chukwuedozie K Ajaero et al.ARTICLESingapore Journal of Tropical…2015

    This study applies the political ecology perspective in reframing corporate‐community engagement and adapts the community‐directed intervention ( CDI ) strategy using G lobal M emorandum of U nderstanding ( GMoU ) framework in relation to 30 rural communities that are likely to be affected by gas exploration and production activities in the N iger D elta region. The study draws attention to the indigenous structures and capacities of communities …

  • The Prevalence and Determinants of Under-Five Mortality in Benue State, Nigeria

    Open AccessIssah N Abu, Ignatius Ani Madu et al.ARTICLESAGE Open2015

    This study examines the prevalence, and the socioeconomic and demographic determinants of under-five mortality in Benue State, Nigeria. Using a purposive random sampling technique, a total of 1,500 questionnaires were administered to women aged 15 to 49 years and who have ever given birth in 30 communities from 10 sampled local government areas in the state. In addition, focus group discussions and key informant interviews formed sources of data …

  • Integrating community perceptions and cultural diversity in social impact assessment in Nigeria

    Open AccessThaddeus Chidi Nzeadibe, Chukwuedozie K Ajaero et al.ARTICLEEnvironmental Impact Assessment…2015Cited by: 4References: 32

  • Development impact of advocacy initiatives in solid waste management in Nigeria

    Open AccessThaddeus Chidi Nzeadibe, Chukwuedozie K AjaeroARTICLEEnvironment Development and…2011