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Electronic capture and transmission of routine immunization data using open data kit (ODK): A pilot study in selected PHCs in Enugu, Nigeria by Ugwu, G, Ezema, G, Okeke, C, Odii, A, Bisi-Onyemaechi, A, Mbachu, C, Ugwu, J, Onyishi, C, C Uzochukwu, B, Onwujekwe, O

“…Background: Despite the efforts invested in generating quality data for routine immunization (RI) in Nigeria, significant improvement is yet to be reported,…”
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Childhood routine immunization data in Enugu: Findings from a quality assessment survey by Ugwu, George, Bisi-Onyemaechi, Adaobi, Uche, Ezema, Odii, Aloysius, Nympha, Enebe, Joy, Ugwu, Charity, Onyishi, Chinyere, Okeke, Uzochukwu C, B, Obinna, E

“…Background: Immunization data are critical for the effective delivery of immunization programs, health planning, and-decision-making. It can also help to…”
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Using digital technologies to strengthen routine immunization data in Enugu, Nigeria: A qualitative study of stakeholders' perceptions of open data kit by Odii, A, Ezema, G, Ugwu, G, Bisi-Onyemaechi, A, Enebe, N, Onyishi, C, Ugwu, J, Okeke, C, C Uzochukwu, B, Onwujekwe, O

“…Background: Stakeholders have had a long-standing concern about the quality of Routine Immunisation (RI) data in Nigeria. Digital technology tools like Open…”
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Health care financing in Nigeria: Implications for achieving universal health coverage by Uzochukwu, B S C, Ughasoro, M D, Etiaba, E, Okwuosa, C, Envuladu, E, Onwujekwe, O E

“…The way a country finances its health care system is a critical determinant for reaching universal health coverage (UHC). This is so because it determines…”
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Determinants of non-adherence to subsidized anti-retroviral treatment in southeast Nigeria by Uzochukwu, B S C, Onwujekwe, O E, Onoka, A C, Okoli, C, Uguru, N P, Chukwuogo, O I

“…The anti-retroviral (ARV) treatment programme in Nigeria is delivered through selected teaching and mission hospitals at a free/subsidized rate. The government…”
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Caregivers' willingness-to-pay for a topical anesthetic cream for minor medical procedures in children by Ughasoro, M D, Udem, N D, Chukwudi, N K, Korie, F C, Uzochukwu, B S C, Onwujekwe, E O

“…Topical anesthetic cream (TAC) is not in use in pediatric practice in Sub-saharan regions. Knowledge of Caregivers' willingness-to-pay (WTP) for the cream is…”
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Cigarette smoking and perception of its advertisement among antenatal clinic attendees in referral health facilities in Enugu, Nigeria by Obiora, C C, Dim, C C, Uzochukwu, B S C, Ezugwu, F O

“…The most predominant form of tobacco use is cigarette smoking, and it poses serious threats to maternal and child health. The magnitude of cigarette smoking in…”
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Traditional healers in Nigeria: perception of cause, treatment and referral practices for severe malaria by Okeke, T A, Okafor, H U, Uzochukwu, B S C

“…Malaria remains one of the main causes of mortality among young children in sub-Saharan Africa. In Nigeria traditional healers play an important role in health…”
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Electronic capture and transmission of routine immunization data using open data kit by Bisi-Onyemaechi, A, Ugwu, J, Uzochukwu, B. C, Onwujekwe, O, Okeke, C, Mbachu, C, Ugwu, G, Ezema, G, Odii, A, Onyishi, C

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Community satisfaction with the quality of maternal and child health services in southeast Nigeria by UZOCHUKWU, B. S. C, ONWUJEKWE, O. E, AKPALA, C. O

“…To assess community perception, practices and satisfaction with the quality of maternal and child health services and the willingness and ability to pay for…”
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Integrated management of childhood illness in Nigeria: Does short-term training of health workers improve their performance? by Uzochukwu, B.S.C, Onwujekwe, O.E, Ezeilo, E.A, Nwobi, E, Ndu, A.C, Onoka, C

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Digital technology tool for routine immunization: Lessons learned from open data kit intervention and way forward by Ugwu, G, Odii, A, Bisi-Onyemaechi, A, Ezema, G, Okeke, C, Uzochukwu, B, Onwujekwe, O, Mbachu, C

“…Background: Digital technology tools like open data kit (ODK) can improve the quality of routine immunization (RI) data, yet we know very little about how well…”
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Assessment of the burden and factors associated with missed opportunities for vaccination in a South-Western State of Nigeria: Toward immunization agenda 2030 by Eze, U, Tanimowo, S, Ajadi, A, Okeke, C, Ohazurike, C, Uzochukwu, B

“…Background: Immunization Agenda 2030 prioritized the tackling of certain factors stalling immunization progress globally, among which are missed opportunities…”
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An exploratory study of patients' perceptions of responsiveness of tertiary health-care services in Southeast Nigeria: A hospital-based cross-sectional study by Ughasoro, M D, Okanya, O C, Uzochukwu, Bsc, Onwujekwe, O E

“…The achievement of universal health coverage in Nigeria requires evaluating the extent the expectation of those who have utilized health-care services are met…”
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Households' incidence on Malaria and expenditures to treat Malaria in Sudan: What role does use of different vector control tools play in Rural and Urban locations? by O E Onwujekwe, J C Umeano-Enemuoh, B S C Uzochukwu, E F Malik

“…Background: Malaria is the major health problem in Sudan and accounts for more than 40% of health facility visits and 35,000 deaths in Sudan. Although…”
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Child gender preferences in an urban and rural community in Enugu, Eastern Nigeria by A C Ndu, B S C Uzochukwu

“…Objective: To ascertain the child gender preferences in an urban and rural community in Enugu State. Materials and Methods: A multistage sampling method was…”
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Challenges in actual implementation of health policies: A review of payment exemption in Nigeria by C A Onoka, O E Onwujekwe, B S C Uzochukwu

“…Background: As a response to the negative impact of implementation of user fees for health care services, an exemption scheme from payment was developed in…”
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The pattern of surgical admissions in University of Nigeria teaching hospital Enugu, Nigeria: 1997 – 1999 by A Ndu, B S C Uzochukwu, E N Aguwa

“…Aim: To describe the pattern of surgical admissions in University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Enugu from 1997 to 1999. Materials and methods: The study was a…”
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The effects of health education on knowledge and attitudes to emergency contraception by female students of a tertiary educational institution in Enugu, South East Nigeria by Arinze-Onyia, S U, Onwasigwe, C N, Uzochukwu, B S C, Nwobi, E A, Ndu, A C, Nwobodo, Ed

“…This was an intervention study to assess the effects of health education on the knowledge and attitudes to emergency contraception (EC) by female students of…”
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Health sector reform processes in Nigeria: A review of factors that have enabled or constrained policy implementation in Enugu and Anambra States of Nigeria by B S C Uzochukwu, O E Onwujekwe, O P Ezeoke, N P Uguru, U Ezeoke, M N Ajuba

“…Introduction: In most countries health care reform is aimed at improving the efficiency, equity and effectiveness of the health sector. Documentation of health…”
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