Hilary I Okagbue

Biographic Data

ID	5057342
NAME	Hilary I Okagbue
GIVEN NAMES	Hilary I
FAMILY NAME	Okagbue
SIGNATURE	OKAGBUE H I
AFFILIATIONS	Covenant University
ORCID	0000-0002-3779-9763
VERIFIED	Yes
TOTAL WORKS	11
TOTAL CITATIONS	3
WORKS AS AUTHOR	11
WORKS AS EDITOR	0
FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR	2020
LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR	2026
H-INDEX	1

Evaluation of surveillance performance and determinants for priority vaccine-preventable diseases in Niger State, Nigeria
Open AccessOladayo David Awoyale, Akolade Jimoh et al.ARTICLEPLOS Global Public Health2026
Vaccine-preventable diseases (VPDs) remain important causes of morbidity and mortality in sub-Saharan Africa, and evidence on subnational surveillance performance in Nigeria remains limited. We conducted a cross-sectional analytic evaluation of surveillance systems for measles, diphtheria, acute flaccid paralysis (AFP), and cerebrospinal meningitis (CSM) in Niger State, Nigeria. Data were collected from 415 clinicians, community resource persons,…
Stakeholders’ perspectives on lessons learnt from HPV mass vaccination in Nigeria
Open AccessDaradara Kubura, Sidney Sampson et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2025
The findings highlight critical lessons for future vaccination programs. Early planning, proactive social mobilization, effective rumor management, and leveraging community networks were instrumental in enhancing vaccine acceptance and coverage. These strategies serve as a model for overcoming barriers to public health interventions and should be prioritized in future efforts to improve HPV and other vaccination programs in Nigeria
Rabies knowledge and prevention practices in Gombe state, Nigeria
Open AccessEugene Chidi Eugene, Pius Odunze et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2025
Targeted educational interventions and tailored prevention strategies are needed to improve rabies awareness and practices, especially among specific demographic groups like older individuals and farmers. Enhancing overall knowledge of rabies and promoting consistent vaccination practices for pets are crucial steps towards reducing the incidence of rabies in both hotspot and non-hotspot areas
Integrating routine immunization into Covid-19 vaccination improve coverage but could create equity issues
Open AccessHilary I Okagbue, Akolade Uthman Jimoh et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2025
Although integrating RI into COVID-19 vaccination efforts increased overall immunization coverage, the data suggest potential inequities, as a higher proportion of RI doses were administered to females. This finding highlights differences in vaccine access between males and females. Further research is needed to understand the impact of gender differences in RI integration and to promote equitable vaccination access for all
Predictors of willingness of HPV vaccine uptake across Eight States in Nigeria
Open AccessHilary I Okagbue, Grace Erekosima et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2025
Our survey found geopolitical disparities in HPV awareness and willingness across Nigeria. Future interventions should prioritize emphasizing the severity and susceptibility of HPV-related diseases, particularly in low-resource settings. Providing accurate information from trusted sources and addressing misconceptions through evidence-based strategies can enhance informed decision-making regarding HPV vaccination
Varying behavioral differences and correlates of HPV infection among young adolescents in Benue state, Nigeria
Open AccessEvelyn Orya, Evelyn Erdoo Orya et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2024
This study provides valuable insights into HPV knowledge, prevention practices, and willingness to uptake HPV vaccination among secondary school students in Benue State, Nigeria. The significance of the differences and correlates was discussed using themes. The research has unpacked complex relationships that could have public health implications for researchers and policymakers. Moreover, ten actionable policy recommendations were prescribed. Se…
The effect of participatory action research on HPV primary preventive measures among in-school adolescents in Benue State, Nigeria
Open AccessEvelyn Orya, Evelyn Erdoo Orya et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2024
PAR led to a significant increase in awareness and knowledge of HPV, knowledge of different aspects of HPV infection, and willingness to uptake the HPV vaccine. Additionally, the study has provided evidence that PAR interventions can be a viable tool in delaying sexual initiation and reducing sexual behavioural tendencies, especially in high-risk groups
Coronavirus disease 2019 ( Covid ‐19) and individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Nigeria
Open AccessOgochukwu Ann Ijezie, Hilary I Okagbue et al.ARTICLEJournal of Public Affairs2021Cited by: 2References: 4
This article chronicles the present situation of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) on individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in Nigeria. A systematic search was conducted on three bibliographic databases: MEDLINE Complete, Web of Science and Scopus, and supplemented with grey literature searches to assess studies on the effect of COVID-19 on these individuals in Nigeria with data on this group from December 2019 to J…
Significant Predictors of Henley Passport Index
Open AccessHilary I Okagbue, Pelumi E Oguntunde et al.ARTICLEJournal of International…2021Cited by: 1References: 64
Disparities in document indexation in two databases (Scopus and Web of Science) among six subject domains, and the impact on journal-based metrics
Open AccessHilary I Okagbue, Jaime A Teixeira Da Silva et al.ARTICLEScientometrics2020
Correlation between the CiteScore and Journal Impact Factor of top-ranked library and information science journals
Open AccessHilary I Okagbue, Jaime A Teixeira Da SilvaARTICLEScientometrics2020

Disparities in document indexation in two databases (Scopus and Web of Science) among six subject domains, and the impact on journal-based metrics
Open AccessHilary I Okagbue, Jaime A Teixeira Da Silva et al.ARTICLEScientometrics2020
Correlation between the CiteScore and Journal Impact Factor of top-ranked library and information science journals
Open AccessHilary I Okagbue, Jaime A Teixeira Da SilvaARTICLEScientometrics2020
Coronavirus disease 2019 ( Covid ‐19) and individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Nigeria
Open AccessOgochukwu Ann Ijezie, Hilary I Okagbue et al.ARTICLEJournal of Public Affairs2021Cited by: 2References: 4
This article chronicles the present situation of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) on individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in Nigeria. A systematic search was conducted on three bibliographic databases: MEDLINE Complete, Web of Science and Scopus, and supplemented with grey literature searches to assess studies on the effect of COVID-19 on these individuals in Nigeria with data on this group from December 2019 to J…
Significant Predictors of Henley Passport Index
Open AccessHilary I Okagbue, Pelumi E Oguntunde et al.ARTICLEJournal of International…2021Cited by: 1References: 64
Varying behavioral differences and correlates of HPV infection among young adolescents in Benue state, Nigeria
Open AccessEvelyn Orya, Evelyn Erdoo Orya et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2024
This study provides valuable insights into HPV knowledge, prevention practices, and willingness to uptake HPV vaccination among secondary school students in Benue State, Nigeria. The significance of the differences and correlates was discussed using themes. The research has unpacked complex relationships that could have public health implications for researchers and policymakers. Moreover, ten actionable policy recommendations were prescribed. Se…
The effect of participatory action research on HPV primary preventive measures among in-school adolescents in Benue State, Nigeria
Open AccessEvelyn Orya, Evelyn Erdoo Orya et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2024
PAR led to a significant increase in awareness and knowledge of HPV, knowledge of different aspects of HPV infection, and willingness to uptake the HPV vaccine. Additionally, the study has provided evidence that PAR interventions can be a viable tool in delaying sexual initiation and reducing sexual behavioural tendencies, especially in high-risk groups
Stakeholders’ perspectives on lessons learnt from HPV mass vaccination in Nigeria
Open AccessDaradara Kubura, Sidney Sampson et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2025
The findings highlight critical lessons for future vaccination programs. Early planning, proactive social mobilization, effective rumor management, and leveraging community networks were instrumental in enhancing vaccine acceptance and coverage. These strategies serve as a model for overcoming barriers to public health interventions and should be prioritized in future efforts to improve HPV and other vaccination programs in Nigeria
Rabies knowledge and prevention practices in Gombe state, Nigeria
Open AccessEugene Chidi Eugene, Pius Odunze et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2025
Targeted educational interventions and tailored prevention strategies are needed to improve rabies awareness and practices, especially among specific demographic groups like older individuals and farmers. Enhancing overall knowledge of rabies and promoting consistent vaccination practices for pets are crucial steps towards reducing the incidence of rabies in both hotspot and non-hotspot areas
Integrating routine immunization into Covid-19 vaccination improve coverage but could create equity issues
Open AccessHilary I Okagbue, Akolade Uthman Jimoh et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2025
Although integrating RI into COVID-19 vaccination efforts increased overall immunization coverage, the data suggest potential inequities, as a higher proportion of RI doses were administered to females. This finding highlights differences in vaccine access between males and females. Further research is needed to understand the impact of gender differences in RI integration and to promote equitable vaccination access for all
Predictors of willingness of HPV vaccine uptake across Eight States in Nigeria
Open AccessHilary I Okagbue, Grace Erekosima et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2025
Our survey found geopolitical disparities in HPV awareness and willingness across Nigeria. Future interventions should prioritize emphasizing the severity and susceptibility of HPV-related diseases, particularly in low-resource settings. Providing accurate information from trusted sources and addressing misconceptions through evidence-based strategies can enhance informed decision-making regarding HPV vaccination
Evaluation of surveillance performance and determinants for priority vaccine-preventable diseases in Niger State, Nigeria
Open AccessOladayo David Awoyale, Akolade Jimoh et al.ARTICLEPLOS Global Public Health2026
Vaccine-preventable diseases (VPDs) remain important causes of morbidity and mortality in sub-Saharan Africa, and evidence on subnational surveillance performance in Nigeria remains limited. We conducted a cross-sectional analytic evaluation of surveillance systems for measles, diphtheria, acute flaccid paralysis (AFP), and cerebrospinal meningitis (CSM) in Niger State, Nigeria. Data were collected from 415 clinicians, community resource persons,…