Precious Chidozie Azubuike

Dados Biográficos

ID7775016
NOMEPrecious Chidozie Azubuike
PRENOMESPrecious Chidozie
SOBRENOMEAzubuike
ASSINATURAAZUBUIKE P C
AFILIAÇÕESUniversity of Calabar
ORCID0000-0002-6161-1548
VERIFICADOSim
TOTAL DE OBRAS7
TOTAL DE CITAÇÕES0
TOTAL COMO AUTOR7
TOTAL COMO EDITOR0
PRIMEIRO ANO DE PUBLICAÇÃO2023
ANO MAIS RECENTE DE PUBLICAÇÃO2026
ÍNDICE H0

  • Phenomenological analysis of lived experiences within the LGBTQ+ community in Rwanda

    Open AccessOdile Habimana, Emmy Kageha Igonya et al.ARTICLECulture Health & Sexuality2026

    Despite the existence of laws protecting human rights in Rwanda, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) people continue to face discrimination with its roots in cultural, religious, and moral beliefs. This study explored the lived experiences of LGBTQ+ individuals using a phenomenological design. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, focus group discussions, and digital storytelling with 57 participants from six distri…

  • Normalization of abuse and barriers to reporting among adolescents and young people in settings of displacement in Nigeria

    Open AccessAbuo James, Precious Chidozie Azubuike et al.ARTICLEConflict and Health2026

    BACKGROUND: Adolescence is a critical developmental stage marked by physical, psychological, and cognitive growth, increasing autonomy, social exploration, and risk-taking behaviors. However, these natural transitions in displacement settings are overshadowed by heightened vulnerabilities such as gender-based violence. In many displacement settings, recurrent exposure to violence leads to its acceptance as an unavoidable part of daily life. Somet…

  • Risky sexual behavior and associated factors among domestic workers in Kigali, Rwanda

    Open AccessFred Mulisa, Alain Favina et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2026

    Risky sexual behavior (RSB) significantly increases global health risks, particularly for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) such as Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). The risk is higher among vulnerable groups, such as domestic workers, who face unique challenges due to limited access to sexual health education and resources. Research on RSB among domestic workers is scarce. This study assessed the extent of RSB and identified associated fa…

  • Harnessing religion in the pursuit of sustainable development in Nigeria

    Open AccessPrecious Chidozie Azubuike, Uchenna Frank Imo et al.ARTICLEDiscover Global Society2024

    Religious institutions in Nigeria wield significant influence as moral authority hubs, fostering societal cohesion. This influence presents a unique opportunity for advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). However, their potential remains underutilized, as religious leaders are often overlooked in efforts to address key national challenges such as poverty, inequality, and environmental degradation. This is a perspective on how religiou…

  • Addressing stigma to achieve healthcare equity and universal health coverage in Nigeria

    Open AccessChimankpam Kingsley Ogbonna, Precious Chidozie Azubuike et al.ARTICLEDiscover Global Society2024

    Stigma remains a strong barrier to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in Nigeria’s healthcare system. Stigma is deeply embedded in cultures and historical contexts and has marginalized entire populations affected by HIV/AIDS, mental health disorders, disabilities, and ethnic minorities. It is propagated through social exclusion that aggravates health inequities with aversive expected social reac…

  • Prevalence and determinants of skilled birth attendance among young women aged 15–24 years in Northern Nigeria

    Open AccessAyobami Oyekunle Afape, Precious Chidozie Azubuike et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2024

    A slight increase in the prevalence of skilled birth attendance was observed over the 10-year period. For a significant boost in skilled birth attendance among young women in Northern Nigeria, particular attention needs to be paid to girls' child education, delay in marriage, economic empowerment of young women, and strategic ways of leveraging trained community health workers (CHIPs) to bring reproductive healthcare close to young women living i…

  • Uptake and determinants of childhood vaccination status among children aged 0–12 months in three West African countries

    Open AccessAmadou Barrow, Ayobami Oyekunle Afape et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2023

    Childhood vaccination uptake was low among children under 12 months of age in these countries. Hence, there is a need to promote the uptake of vaccination across these three West African countries especially among rural dwellers