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Caregivers perception of common neonatal illnesses and their management among rural dwellers in Enugu state, Nigeria: a qualitative study by Chime, Onyinye H, Eneh, Chizoma I, Asinobi, Isaac N, Ekwochi, Uchenna, Ndu, Ikenna Kingsley, Nduagubam, Obinna C, Amadi, Ogechukwu F, Osuorah, Donatus Chidiebere

“…Neonatal mortality continues to be a challenge in Nigeria, where low-quality care, caregivers' ignorance of signs of neonatal illnesses, and prevalent use of…”
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Clinical evaluation of severe neonatal Hyperbilirubinaemia in a resource-limited setting: a 4-year longitudinal study in south-East Nigeria by Osuorah, Chidiebere D I, Ekwochi, Uchenna, Asinobi, Isaac N

“…Neonatal hyperbilirubinaemia is one of the commonest causes of hospital visit in the neonatal period. When severe, it is a leading cause of irreversible…”
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6715 Perceived stress and social support as correlates of sickle cell anaemia severity in a low-resource setting by Onu, Ngozi, Asinobi, Isaac Nwabueze, Ndu, Ikenna Kingsley, Ikefuna, Anthony, Onu, Justus Uchenna

“…ObjectivesThis study aimed to determine the relationship between psychosocial variables (i.e., perceived social support and perceived stress) and SCA severity…”
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Zinc Levels in HIV-positive Children at the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital by Chukwu, Uchenna, Emodi, Ifeoma, Ibeziako, Ngozi, Ikefuna, Anthony, Asinobi, Isaac, Iloh, Kenechukwu, Udeogu, Kosisochukwu, Chukwu, Chibuebem

“…Background: Zinc is an abundant trace element in the body involved in many physiological processes. Its deficiency has been described in HIV-infected children,…”
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Neonatal surgery in a developing country: Outcome of co‐ordinated interdisciplinary collaboration by Ekenze, Sebastian O, Modekwe, Victor O, Ajuzieogu, Obinna V, Asinobi, Isaac O, Sanusi, Jubril

“…Aim Neonatal surgery in low‐income and middle‐income countries has a poorer outcome when compared with high‐income countries. This study evaluated the…”
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Perception of donor breast milk and determinants of its acceptability among mothers in a developing community: a cross-sectional multi-center study in south-east Nigeria by Iloh, Kenechukwu K, Osuorah, Chidiebere DI, Ndu, Ikenna K, Asinobi, Isaac N, Obumneme-Anyim, Ijeoma N, Ezeudu, Chijioke E, Oluchi, Ukoha M, Anyanwu, Onyinye U, Ekwochi, Uchenna, Ogoke, Christian C, Ayuk, Adaeze C, Obu, Herbert U

“…Due to the health and economic benefits of breast milk, the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that for infants who cannot receive breast milk from…”
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Bacterial isolates of surfaces in the neonatal intensive care unit of Enugu State university teaching hospital, Parklane, Enugu, and their antibiotic susceptibility patterns by Asinobi, Isaac, Ekwochi, Uchenna, Edelu, Benedict, Iheji, Chukwunonso, Onu, Ngozi, Ndu, Ikenna

“…Introduction: The duration of admission in the hospital, mortality rates, and care costs is increased in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICUs) by nosocomial…”
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Evaluation of physician burnout syndrome among pediatric resident doctors in Nigeria by Ikenna, Ndu, Ewenitie, Eki-Udoko, Chidiebere, Osuorah, Uchenna, Ekwochi, Isaac, Asinobi, Ezinne, Nwaneli

“…Background: Medical practice and education are known to lead to emotional and mental exhaustion as well as physical tiredness among healthcare workers. This…”
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Left ventricular function and cardiac valvar annular dimensions among children with sickle cell anemia compared to those with hemoglobin AA type in Enugu, Nigeria by Chinawa, Josephat M, Chinawa, Awore T, Ossai, Edmund N, Chukwu, Bartholomew F, Ndu, Ikenna K, Asinobi, Isaac N

“…Enumerating the relationship between cardiac structures, function and chamber sizes in children with sickle cell anemia would help in delineating some…”
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Food taboos and myths in South Eastern Nigeria: The belief and practice of mothers in the region by Ekwochi, Uchenna, Osuorah, Chidiebere D I, Ndu, Ikenna K, Ifediora, Christian, Asinobi, Isaac Nwabueze, Eke, Christopher Bismark

“…Poor nutritional practices especially in pregnancy and early childhood can result in dire consequences in the growth and development of a child. This study…”
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Caring for the sick newborns in nurseries in a developing setting: Evaluation of the psychosocial burden on caregivers by Ekwochi, Uchenna, Asinobi, Isaac, Ifediora, Christian, Ndu, Ikenna, Onah, Stanley, Amadi, Ogechukwu, Osuorah, Chidiebere

“…Background: Caring for the sick newborn in a developing setting is very challenging. Apart from the medical facilities and expertise of the medical team, other…”
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Seroprevalence and Risk Factors of Hepatitis B Virus Infection among Adolescents in Enugu, Nigeria by Eke, Christopher B, Ogbodo, Sylvester O, Ukoha, Oluchi M, Ibekwe, Roland C, Asinobi, Isaac N, Ikefuna, Anthony N, Ibe, Bede C

“…The aim of the study was to determine the prevalence and correlates of hepatitis B virus infection in adolescents in Enugu-urban. A cross-sectional…”
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Chest and occipito-frontal circumference measurements in the detection of low birth weight among Nigerian newborns of Igbo ethnicity by Ndu, Ikenna K, Ibeziako, Stella N, Obidike, Egbuna O, Adimora, Gilbert N, Edelu, Benedict O, Chinawa, Josephat M, Asinobi, Isaac N, Uleanya, Nwachinemere D

“…The World Health Organisation has recommended the use of anthropometric measurements as birth weight surrogates. However, it has been found that cut-off points…”
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Prevalence and perinatal mortality associated with preterm births in a tertiary medical center in South East Nigeria by Iyoke, Chukwuemeka Anthony, Lawani, Osaheni Lucky, Ezugwu, Euzebus Chinonye, Ilechukwu, Gideon, Nkwo, Peter Onubiwe, Mba, Sunday Gabriel, Asinobi, Isaac Nwabueze

“…Preterm birth is a high risk condition associated with significant mortality and morbidity in the perinatal, neonatal, and childhood periods, and even in…”
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Hypertension in children: Could the prevalence be on the increase? by Amadi, Ogechukwu, Okeke, Ifenyinwa, Ndu, Ikenna, Ekwochi, Uchenna, Nduagubam, Obinna, Ezenwosu, Osita, Asinobi, Isaac, Osuorah, Chidiebere

“…Background: In children particularly in the developing world, there is a tendency to downplay the role of primary hypertension in their health. In adults, a…”
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Pediatric “Brought in Dead”: Analysis of the Characteristics and Probable Causes in a Nigerian Tertiary Hospital by Ndu, Ikenna K., Edelu, Benedict O., Nduagubam, Obinna C., Ogbuka, Frank N., Asinobi, Isaac N.

“…Background: Information obtained from the “brought in dead” (BID) cases is important in understanding the challenges in seeking health care and help in policy…”
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Pattern of Congenital Anomalies in Newborn: A 4-Year Surveillance of Newborns Delivered in a Tertiary Healthcare Facility in the South-East Nigeria by Ekwochi, Uchenna, Asinobi, Isaac Nwabueze, Osuorah, Donatus Chidiebere Ignatius, Ndu, Ikenna Kingsley, Ifediora, Christain, Amadi, Ogechukwu F, Sunday Mba, Gabriel

“…Abstract Congenital abnormalities are important causes of morbidity and mortality in children and significantly add to the burdens on healthcare in developing…”
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Bacterial Contamination of Medical Equipment and Surfaces in the Main Operating Theater of Enugu State University Teaching Hospital by Ndu, Ikenna K., Chinawa, Josephat M., Emeka, Chukwubuike K., Asinobi, Isaac N., Ekwochi, Uchenna, Nduagubam, Obinna C., Enebe, Joseph T., Chinawa, Awoere T., Iheji, Chukwunonso C., Onu, Ngozi N., Eze, Thaddeus C.

“…Background: Bacterial contamination of operating theaters is a major contributory factor to the high prevalence of post-operative nosocomial infections. The…”
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Negative Marking and the Student Physician-A Descriptive Study of Nigerian Medical Schools by Ndu, Ikenna Kingsley, Ekwochi, Uchenna, Di Osuorah, Chidiebere, Asinobi, Isaac Nwabueze, Nwaneri, Michael Osita, Uwaezuoke, Samuel Nkachukwu, Amadi, Ogechukwu Franscesca, Okeke, Ifeyinwa Bernadette, Chinawa, Josephat Maduabuchi, Orjioke, Casmir James Ginikanwa

“…Background There is considerable debate about the two most commonly used scoring methods, namely, the formula scoring (popularly referred to as negative…”
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Effect of Birth Weight and Gender on the Umbilical Cord Serum Zinc in Neonates Delivered at the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Enugu by Olisaka, Chinwe Lilian, Asinobi, Isaac Nwabueze, Iloh, Kenechukwu Kosisochukwu, Osuorah, Chidiebere Donatus Ignatus Osuorah, Iloh, Ogochukwu Nneka, Ubesie, Agozie, Ikefuna, Anthony Nnaemeka, Ibe, Bede Chiedozie

“…Abstract Background: Zinc plays vital roles in all the systems of the human body. To reduce neonatal mortality in developing countries, cost-effective and…”
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