Chinyere Onalu
Biographic Data
| ID | 4159376 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Chinyere Onalu |
| GIVEN NAMES | Chinyere |
| FAMILY NAME | Onalu |
| SIGNATURE | ONALU C |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Nigeria |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-8883-2458 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 28 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 21 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 28 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2020 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 3 |
Qualitative Study on the Roles of Social Workers in Multi-Disciplinary Anti-Trafficking Teams in Enugu State, Nigeria
Exploring educators’ and students’ perspectives on harnessing indigenous knowledge and practices in social work education modules development in Nigerian universities
Social work education modules are contested to be dominated by Western pedagogy and perspectives. Recent discourses on indigenizing social work education in Africa focused on promoting social work education curricula that will be context-specific and largely reflect indigenous knowledge and practices. This study explored the views of social work educators and students on how indigenous knowledge and cultural practices can be utilized in developin…
Social work undergraduate curriculum and the readiness of the students to practice in the field of mental health
With the growing economic and sociopolitical challenges, coupled with the COVID-19 pandemic and the increasing use of social media, Nigeria is recording a continuous increase in mental health problems. Social workers are expected to be at the forefront of mental health management, which begs the question of whether student social workers are ready for mental health practice. This paper sets out to find out the extent to which the content of the u…
Prioritising Marriage over Education
Knowledge, Accessibility and Utilization of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) Among Registered Employees of Federal Government Institutions in Ebonyi State
Like most low-and-middle-income countries, Nigeria has been finding it difficult to meet the basic needs of her populace including their health needs. Nigerians are dying of preventable diseases because of poverty and the lack of a functional healthcare system. As a result, the Nigerian government introduced the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) to cater to the health needs of its population. This study assessed the knowledge, accessibility…
Obstetric Fistula
Obstetric fistula is a chronic health condition that leaves affected women medically, socially, physically, and psychologically battered and traumatized. Those with the health condition live their lives as a social recluse because of the unpleasant smell the disease produces in them thereby making people avoid them. Adequate social support to those affected by the disease from all quarters has helped in the management and prevention of the health…
Leadership for ethical conduct of Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSCE) in Nigeria and the challenge of ‘Miracle Examination Centres’
The importance placed on passing Senior Secondary School Certificate Examinations (SSCE) in Nigeria has led to the emergence of ‘Miracle Examination Centres’ (MECs). MECs are schools where candidates get undeserving excellent SSCE results through institutionally enabled malpractice. This undermines the Nigerian education sector and its leadership. But well-researched empirical evidence on MECs in Nigeria is scarce. Through a reconnaissance techni…
Conflict management and social work curriculum at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
The intensifying incidence of conflict in Nigeria raises concern about conflict management. The post-independence era in Nigeria has seen the country witnessing several agitations, issues and conflict which requires professional attention. Social workers are expected to be at the forefront of conflict management campaigns and implementation, hence, the question of their readiness and preparedness to meet these expectations arise. This article eva…
People’s Experiences During the Covid-19 Pandemic in Nigeria
The changes brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic have resuscitated different mindsets in people. While much attention has been focused on the effect on health and the economic system, the study diverted attention to the disrupted social life and psychological trauma caused by the pandemic. This qualitative study explored people's experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic and how they will be leveraged to promote social service delivery through s…
Qualitative Study on Knowledge of Non-Pharmacological Interventions as Management Strategies for Hypertension Among Middle-Aged Adults in Rural Areas of Anambra State
Recent World Health Organization records show that hypertension is more common in Africa than in other parts of the world, and remains a major common risk factor for cardiovascular diseases, stroke, renal diseases, and death. However, little is known about hypertension management strategies among people in rural areas. Therefore, this phenomenological study aimed to investigate knowledge of hypertension management strategies among middle-aged adu…
Factors associated with the premarital sex among adolescents and the need for introduction of functional sex-education in secondary schools in Ebonyi state, Nigeria
The rate of premarital sexual activities among adolescent students of secondary schools especially in developing nations like Nigeria is alarming and has continued to generate public attention. Many students have dropped out of school, while others have either become teenage parents or lost their lives owing to early and unintended pregnancy and complications arising from unsafe abortion. This study aims at examining the factors associated with p…
The contribution of Western pedagogy and knowledge in the development of social work education in Nigeria
Historically, the development of social work education in most African countries has been strongly influenced by and modeled upon Western knowledge and pedagogy. Social work education has not been the product of a progressive indigenous social transformation but rather that of foreign practices imposed on African societies. This paper, therefore, examines the contribution of western pedagogy and knowledge in the development of social work educati…
Vulnerable children aiding visually challenged beggars in Nigeria
The increasing phenomenon of street children aiding visually challenged beggars and the risk factors involved in such activity is of much concern to social workers in Nigeria. With low investment in social protection for vulnerable children, a large number of children are constantly involved in income‐generating activities on the street. This study through in‐depth interviews explored the experiences of children who aid visually challenged beggar…
Perceived Factors Influencing Younger Adults’ Rural-Urban Migration and its Implications on Left Behind Older Parents in Nsukka LGA
Problems Associated with Lack of Formal Living Arrangements, Care and Support Services for the Older Adults and Retirees in Nigeria
Strengthening Social Support Networks for the Rehabilitation and Reintegration of Obstetric Fistula Patients in South-East, Nigeria
Obstetric fistula is a maternal health injury and disease affecting women in low-income resource countries of Africa including Nigeria. While there has been significant improvement in making treatment more accessible, the long-term needs of victims for social, emotional, psychological, and economic support after Obstetric fistula repairs have received little attention. In this study, we explored the social support networks of fistula survivors in…
Perceived Impact of Cancel Culture and the Mental Health Challenges Associated With the Aftermath
Historically, cancel culture has always existed the only variation is in its manifestation. Canceling an individual, group, or organization denotes to boycotting and publicly shaming them in response to a perceived or actual transgression, most often involving political viewpoints or social justice issues. The aim of this phenomenology qualitative research study was to investigate how cancel culture on social media sites leads to associated menta…
National Health Insurance Scheme in Nigeria
Despite the introduction of the National Health Insurance Scheme aimed at ensuring easy access and affordable healthcare services to Nigerians, evidence abounds that most enrollees still find it difficult to access healthcare because of some factors militating against the smooth and easy access to the scheme. As a result, many people continue to die of preventable diseases as they cannot afford the catastrophic medical bills outside the National …
Older Adult Abuse and the Fear of Aging in Younger Adults in Nigeria
It Is a Hoax
Different behavioral shifts have been observed among the country's population against the COVID-19 pandemic since its emergence in February 2020 in Nigeria. At first, people were scared of the pandemic and this was reinforced by their response to the National Center for Disease Control measures. As days go by and with the increasing number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Nigeria. To reduce the high burden of the pandemic, efforts were made by s…
Bridging the Gap
Cancer is a disease common in every country around the globe with high incidences and deaths. Receiving a breast cancer diagnosis is often associated with a death sentence which makes the individual exhibit self-denial attributes, mixed negative emotions, depression, and anxiety. This study investigated the gap in supportive care and the role of social workers in the management of metastatic breast cancer patients in Nigeria. This study employed …
Miracle Examination Centres” as hubs for malpractices in Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination in Nigeria
Experiences of Abuse and Neglect of Older Adults in Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) Camp, Lugbe, Abuja, Nigeria
Social Justice and Social Work Curriculum at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
Purpose: With increasing incidents of injustices in Nigeria, concerns for social justice have been topical. Social workers are expected to be at the fore of campaigns and implementation of social justice, hence, the question of their preparedness to match these expectations. This article sets out to ascertain whether the content of the curriculum of the Department of Social Work, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, meets these expectations. Method: Fo…
Factors associated with the prevalence of diarrhoea among children in rural areas of Enugu State, Nigeria
Poor health conditions such as diarrhoea are often associated with low- and middle-income countries. Diarrhoea in Nigeria contributes to an estimated 151,700 (16%) annual infant deaths, with a prevalence of 10–18 percent. With the high rate of diarrhoea-related infant mortality, it becomes important to investigate the barriers to its prevention. Data were sourced using five Focus Group Discussions involving 18 health workers and 30 nursing mother…
Social Justice and Social Work Curriculum at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
Purpose: With increasing incidents of injustices in Nigeria, concerns for social justice have been topical. Social workers are expected to be at the fore of campaigns and implementation of social justice, hence, the question of their preparedness to match these expectations. This article sets out to ascertain whether the content of the curriculum of the Department of Social Work, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, meets these expectations. Method: Fo…
Mother-to-child transmission of HIV and utilization of preventive services in Anambra South Senatorial Zone, Nigeria
Low- and middle-income countries, including Nigeria, are often associated with poor health outcomes, such as the prevalence of human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS). Mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) is a dominant driver of HIV/AIDS in these countries, necessitating the need to prevent such mode of transmission. With the availability of prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMCTC) services in Anambra S…
Perceived Impact of Cancel Culture and the Mental Health Challenges Associated With the Aftermath
Historically, cancel culture has always existed the only variation is in its manifestation. Canceling an individual, group, or organization denotes to boycotting and publicly shaming them in response to a perceived or actual transgression, most often involving political viewpoints or social justice issues. The aim of this phenomenology qualitative research study was to investigate how cancel culture on social media sites leads to associated menta…
Older Adult Abuse and the Fear of Aging in Younger Adults in Nigeria
Social work undergraduate curriculum and the readiness of the students to practice in the field of mental health
With the growing economic and sociopolitical challenges, coupled with the COVID-19 pandemic and the increasing use of social media, Nigeria is recording a continuous increase in mental health problems. Social workers are expected to be at the forefront of mental health management, which begs the question of whether student social workers are ready for mental health practice. This paper sets out to find out the extent to which the content of the u…
Perceived Factors Influencing Younger Adults’ Rural-Urban Migration and its Implications on Left Behind Older Parents in Nsukka LGA
Experiences of Abuse and Neglect of Older Adults in Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) Camp, Lugbe, Abuja, Nigeria
Factors associated with the prevalence of diarrhoea among children in rural areas of Enugu State, Nigeria
Poor health conditions such as diarrhoea are often associated with low- and middle-income countries. Diarrhoea in Nigeria contributes to an estimated 151,700 (16%) annual infant deaths, with a prevalence of 10–18 percent. With the high rate of diarrhoea-related infant mortality, it becomes important to investigate the barriers to its prevention. Data were sourced using five Focus Group Discussions involving 18 health workers and 30 nursing mother…
Covid-19 response and social work education in Nigeria
The novel COVID-19 pandemic has taken the world by surprise and given the scale at which it is impacting individuals, families, communities, and countries globally, the recognition of social workers as frontline actors in response to this pandemic cannot be over-emphasized. However, social workers in Nigeria, appear not to be aware of the roles they can play. The question then arises as to the adequacy of their training curriculum that probably m…
A systematic review of drivers and interventions against sex work migration in Edo State, Nigeria
Mother-to-child transmission of HIV and utilization of preventive services in Anambra South Senatorial Zone, Nigeria
Low- and middle-income countries, including Nigeria, are often associated with poor health outcomes, such as the prevalence of human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS). Mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) is a dominant driver of HIV/AIDS in these countries, necessitating the need to prevent such mode of transmission. With the availability of prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMCTC) services in Anambra S…
Social Justice and Social Work Curriculum at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
Purpose: With increasing incidents of injustices in Nigeria, concerns for social justice have been topical. Social workers are expected to be at the fore of campaigns and implementation of social justice, hence, the question of their preparedness to match these expectations. This article sets out to ascertain whether the content of the curriculum of the Department of Social Work, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, meets these expectations. Method: Fo…
Factors associated with the prevalence of diarrhoea among children in rural areas of Enugu State, Nigeria
Poor health conditions such as diarrhoea are often associated with low- and middle-income countries. Diarrhoea in Nigeria contributes to an estimated 151,700 (16%) annual infant deaths, with a prevalence of 10–18 percent. With the high rate of diarrhoea-related infant mortality, it becomes important to investigate the barriers to its prevention. Data were sourced using five Focus Group Discussions involving 18 health workers and 30 nursing mother…
It Is a Hoax
Different behavioral shifts have been observed among the country's population against the COVID-19 pandemic since its emergence in February 2020 in Nigeria. At first, people were scared of the pandemic and this was reinforced by their response to the National Center for Disease Control measures. As days go by and with the increasing number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Nigeria. To reduce the high burden of the pandemic, efforts were made by s…
Bridging the Gap
Cancer is a disease common in every country around the globe with high incidences and deaths. Receiving a breast cancer diagnosis is often associated with a death sentence which makes the individual exhibit self-denial attributes, mixed negative emotions, depression, and anxiety. This study investigated the gap in supportive care and the role of social workers in the management of metastatic breast cancer patients in Nigeria. This study employed …
Miracle Examination Centres” as hubs for malpractices in Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination in Nigeria
Experiences of Abuse and Neglect of Older Adults in Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) Camp, Lugbe, Abuja, Nigeria
Factors associated with the premarital sex among adolescents and the need for introduction of functional sex-education in secondary schools in Ebonyi state, Nigeria
The rate of premarital sexual activities among adolescent students of secondary schools especially in developing nations like Nigeria is alarming and has continued to generate public attention. Many students have dropped out of school, while others have either become teenage parents or lost their lives owing to early and unintended pregnancy and complications arising from unsafe abortion. This study aims at examining the factors associated with p…
The contribution of Western pedagogy and knowledge in the development of social work education in Nigeria
Historically, the development of social work education in most African countries has been strongly influenced by and modeled upon Western knowledge and pedagogy. Social work education has not been the product of a progressive indigenous social transformation but rather that of foreign practices imposed on African societies. This paper, therefore, examines the contribution of western pedagogy and knowledge in the development of social work educati…
Vulnerable children aiding visually challenged beggars in Nigeria
The increasing phenomenon of street children aiding visually challenged beggars and the risk factors involved in such activity is of much concern to social workers in Nigeria. With low investment in social protection for vulnerable children, a large number of children are constantly involved in income‐generating activities on the street. This study through in‐depth interviews explored the experiences of children who aid visually challenged beggar…
Perceived Factors Influencing Younger Adults’ Rural-Urban Migration and its Implications on Left Behind Older Parents in Nsukka LGA
Problems Associated with Lack of Formal Living Arrangements, Care and Support Services for the Older Adults and Retirees in Nigeria
Strengthening Social Support Networks for the Rehabilitation and Reintegration of Obstetric Fistula Patients in South-East, Nigeria
Obstetric fistula is a maternal health injury and disease affecting women in low-income resource countries of Africa including Nigeria. While there has been significant improvement in making treatment more accessible, the long-term needs of victims for social, emotional, psychological, and economic support after Obstetric fistula repairs have received little attention. In this study, we explored the social support networks of fistula survivors in…
Perceived Impact of Cancel Culture and the Mental Health Challenges Associated With the Aftermath
Historically, cancel culture has always existed the only variation is in its manifestation. Canceling an individual, group, or organization denotes to boycotting and publicly shaming them in response to a perceived or actual transgression, most often involving political viewpoints or social justice issues. The aim of this phenomenology qualitative research study was to investigate how cancel culture on social media sites leads to associated menta…
National Health Insurance Scheme in Nigeria
Despite the introduction of the National Health Insurance Scheme aimed at ensuring easy access and affordable healthcare services to Nigerians, evidence abounds that most enrollees still find it difficult to access healthcare because of some factors militating against the smooth and easy access to the scheme. As a result, many people continue to die of preventable diseases as they cannot afford the catastrophic medical bills outside the National …
Older Adult Abuse and the Fear of Aging in Younger Adults in Nigeria
Knowledge, Accessibility and Utilization of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) Among Registered Employees of Federal Government Institutions in Ebonyi State
Like most low-and-middle-income countries, Nigeria has been finding it difficult to meet the basic needs of her populace including their health needs. Nigerians are dying of preventable diseases because of poverty and the lack of a functional healthcare system. As a result, the Nigerian government introduced the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) to cater to the health needs of its population. This study assessed the knowledge, accessibility…
Obstetric Fistula
Obstetric fistula is a chronic health condition that leaves affected women medically, socially, physically, and psychologically battered and traumatized. Those with the health condition live their lives as a social recluse because of the unpleasant smell the disease produces in them thereby making people avoid them. Adequate social support to those affected by the disease from all quarters has helped in the management and prevention of the health…
Leadership for ethical conduct of Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSCE) in Nigeria and the challenge of ‘Miracle Examination Centres’
The importance placed on passing Senior Secondary School Certificate Examinations (SSCE) in Nigeria has led to the emergence of ‘Miracle Examination Centres’ (MECs). MECs are schools where candidates get undeserving excellent SSCE results through institutionally enabled malpractice. This undermines the Nigerian education sector and its leadership. But well-researched empirical evidence on MECs in Nigeria is scarce. Through a reconnaissance techni…
Conflict management and social work curriculum at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
The intensifying incidence of conflict in Nigeria raises concern about conflict management. The post-independence era in Nigeria has seen the country witnessing several agitations, issues and conflict which requires professional attention. Social workers are expected to be at the forefront of conflict management campaigns and implementation, hence, the question of their readiness and preparedness to meet these expectations arise. This article eva…
People’s Experiences During the Covid-19 Pandemic in Nigeria
The changes brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic have resuscitated different mindsets in people. While much attention has been focused on the effect on health and the economic system, the study diverted attention to the disrupted social life and psychological trauma caused by the pandemic. This qualitative study explored people's experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic and how they will be leveraged to promote social service delivery through s…
Qualitative Study on Knowledge of Non-Pharmacological Interventions as Management Strategies for Hypertension Among Middle-Aged Adults in Rural Areas of Anambra State
Recent World Health Organization records show that hypertension is more common in Africa than in other parts of the world, and remains a major common risk factor for cardiovascular diseases, stroke, renal diseases, and death. However, little is known about hypertension management strategies among people in rural areas. Therefore, this phenomenological study aimed to investigate knowledge of hypertension management strategies among middle-aged adu…
Exploring educators’ and students’ perspectives on harnessing indigenous knowledge and practices in social work education modules development in Nigerian universities
Social work education modules are contested to be dominated by Western pedagogy and perspectives. Recent discourses on indigenizing social work education in Africa focused on promoting social work education curricula that will be context-specific and largely reflect indigenous knowledge and practices. This study explored the views of social work educators and students on how indigenous knowledge and cultural practices can be utilized in developin…
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