Uchenna Ekwochi
Biographic Data
| ID | 1994832 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Uchenna Ekwochi |
| GIVEN NAMES | Uchenna |
| FAMILY NAME | Ekwochi |
| SIGNATURE | EKWOCHI U |
| AFFILIATIONS | Enugu State University of Science and Technology |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-3127-0471 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 3 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 7 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 3 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2016 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2023 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Caregivers perception of common neonatal illnesses and their management among rural dwellers in Enugu state, Nigeria
Caregivers' perception on the causes and management of common neonatal illnesses in these communities is poor. Obvious gaps were identified in this study. There is a need to design appropriate interventions to dispel the myths and improve the knowledge of these caregivers on neonatal illnesses towards adopting good health-seeking behaviours
Outcomes from integrating anti-cervical cancer teachings into the curriculum of high schools in a South-Eastern Nigerian State
Anti-cervical cancer enlightenment interventions to teenage high school students were largely effective, but appears guaranteed if engagement-enhancing measures are maintained over time. Extra efforts should be put into debunking prevailing myths
Food taboos and myths in South Eastern Nigeria
Background Poor nutritional practices especially in pregnancy and early childhood can result in dire consequences in the growth and development of a child. Methods This study using purposive sampling enrolled 149 women who had carried at least one pregnancy to term in Enugu south east Nigeria. Logistic regression analysis was used to assess association between avoidance of certain food in pregnancy and selected socio-demographic factors. Results …
Food taboos and myths in South Eastern Nigeria
Background Poor nutritional practices especially in pregnancy and early childhood can result in dire consequences in the growth and development of a child. Methods This study using purposive sampling enrolled 149 women who had carried at least one pregnancy to term in Enugu south east Nigeria. Logistic regression analysis was used to assess association between avoidance of certain food in pregnancy and selected socio-demographic factors. Results …
Food taboos and myths in South Eastern Nigeria
Background Poor nutritional practices especially in pregnancy and early childhood can result in dire consequences in the growth and development of a child. Methods This study using purposive sampling enrolled 149 women who had carried at least one pregnancy to term in Enugu south east Nigeria. Logistic regression analysis was used to assess association between avoidance of certain food in pregnancy and selected socio-demographic factors. Results …
Outcomes from integrating anti-cervical cancer teachings into the curriculum of high schools in a South-Eastern Nigerian State
Anti-cervical cancer enlightenment interventions to teenage high school students were largely effective, but appears guaranteed if engagement-enhancing measures are maintained over time. Extra efforts should be put into debunking prevailing myths
Caregivers perception of common neonatal illnesses and their management among rural dwellers in Enugu state, Nigeria
Caregivers' perception on the causes and management of common neonatal illnesses in these communities is poor. Obvious gaps were identified in this study. There is a need to design appropriate interventions to dispel the myths and improve the knowledge of these caregivers on neonatal illnesses towards adopting good health-seeking behaviours
Environmental health (3 works) · Medicine (3 works) · Biostatistics (2 works) · Child Nutrition and Water Access (2 works) · Demography (2 works) · Demography (2 works) · Family medicine (2 works) · Global Maternal and Child Health (2 works) · Nursing (2 works) · Public health (2 works)