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Evaluation of Factors that Influence School Readiness among Nursery School Children in Enugu by Ikefuna AN, Iloeje SO

“…Summary The preschool child is often confronted with adverse environmental influences that may affect his/her development and hence his readiness for…”
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An Assessment of Factors influencing Hospital Discharges Against Medical Advice of Paediatric Patients in Enugu: A Review of 67 Cases by Ikefuna AN, Emodi IJ

“…A study was carded out with the aim of determining the prevalence of discharges against medical advice (DAMA) at the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital,…”
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Blood pressure values in healthy term newborns at a tertiary health facility in Enugu, Nigeria by Nwokoye, I C, Uleanya, N D, Ibeziako, N S, Ikefuna, A N, Eze, J C, Ibe, J C

“…Blood pressure (BP) is a reflection of hemodynamic variables. It is an important vital sign and indicator of clinical stability. Accurate measurement of this…”
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Pattern and outcome of paediatric medical admissions at the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH), Ituku-Ozalla, Enugu: a five year retrospective review (2007 – 2011) by Chukwu BF, Chinawa JM, Ikefuna AN, Emodi IJ

“…Background: Most health information from Nigeria and other developing countries are based on hospital records which although may not be a true representative…”
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Health-related quality of life in school-aged children with and without asthma in Enugu, South East Nigeria by Ayuk AC, Oguonu T, Ikefuna AN, Ibe BC

“…Background: Identifying impaired quality of life is a recognized component of asthma management with no published data in Nigerian children with asthma. The…”
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A prospective study of childhood malignancy in Enugu, Eastern Nigeria (2011-2013) by Chukwu BF, Ezenwosu OU, Ikefuna AN, Emodi IJ

“…Background: The review of childhood cancers has most times been done in retrospect by most authors and this has its inherent limitations. Most reviews in…”
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Magnesium levels in stable children with asthma: It’s relationship with asthma control by Ogbuka FN, Ndu IK, Oguonu T, Ikefuna AN, Ibe BC

“…Background: Asthma prevalence is rising worldwide. Amongst the various factors influencing asthma control, the magnesium level of the affected individuals…”
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Bacteriology of urinary tract infection and antimicrobial sensitivities in under-five children in Enugu by Ibeneme CA, Oguonu T, Ikefuna AN, Okafor HU, Ozumba UC

“…Background: Urinary tract infection (UTI) is one of the serious bacterial infections in febrile young children, which may cause chronic morbidities. Studies…”
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Urinary findings in HIV positive children by dipstick screening test in Enugu by Ezeonwu BU BU, Oguonu T, Ikefuna AN, Okafor HU

“…Background: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) affects the kidney. Urine screening for abnormalities can detect early renal parenchymal diseases. Objectives:…”
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Spectrum of skin disorders among primary school children in Umuahia, South-East Nigeria by Ewurum, O, Ibeneme, C, Nnaji, T, Ikefuna, A

“…Background: Skin disorders among primary school children are common in many countries, with a variable spectrum. They can constitute major health problems,…”
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Screen viewing practices and caregivers' knowledge of the health-related effects in children and adolescents in a Nigerian Urban City by Ikefuna, A, Uwaezuoke, N, Eze, J, Eke, A, Eke, C

“…Background: Globally, a dramatic increase in the use of television and digital media has been observed among children and adolescents in recent times. The…”
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Prevalence and risk factors for helicobacter pylori infection among children in Owerri, Nigeria by Emerenini, F, Nwolisa, E, Iregbu, F, Eke, C, Ikefuna, A

“…Background: Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a gram-negative ubiquitous bacterium affecting over half of the world's population. Most infections are acquired…”
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Umbilical cord serum zinc in neonates delivered at the university of Nigeria teaching hospital, Enugu: Variation with gestational age by Olisaka, C, Iloh, K, Asinobi, I, Ubesie, A, Ikefuna, A, Ibe, B

“…Background: Zinc is particularly involved in cellular growth, neurodevelopment, and immune function, which is critical for child survival. To reduce neonatal…”
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Comparative study of nutritional status of children and adolescents with sickle cell anemia in Enugu, Southeast Nigeria by Ukoha, O, Emodi, I, Ikefuna, A, Obidike, E, Izuka, M, Eke, C

“…Background: Poor growth and nutritional status are common features of sickle cell anemia (SCA) in children. The rising trend of obesity in children in…”
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Epidemiology and pattern of superficial fungal infections among primary school children in Enugu, south-east Nigeria by Ezomike, Nkeiruka, Ikefuna, Anthony, Onyekonwu, Chinwe, Agozie Ubesie, Ojinmah, Uche, Ibe, Bede

“…Background Superficial fungal infections (SFIs) are prevalent among schoolchildren and result in significant morbidities that may lead to school absenteeism or…”
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Primary hypertension among a population of Nigerian secondary school adolescents: Prevalence and correlation with anthropometric indices: A cross-sectional study by Uwaezuoke, S, Okoli, C, Ubesie, A, Ikefuna, A

“…Aim: To assess the prevalence of primary hypertension and its correlation with anthropometric indices among a population of Nigerian adolescents. Materials and…”
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Relationship between zinc levels and anthropometric indices among school-aged female children with sickle cell anemia in enugu, Nigeria by Onukwuli, V, Ikefuna, A, Nwokocha, A, Emodi, I, Eke, C

“…Background: Sickle cell anaemia is one of the most common inherited disorders globally. Some affected children have retardation of physical growth which is…”
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Morbidity and mortality pattern of childhood illnesses seen at the children emergency unit of federal medical center, asaba, Nigeria by Ezeonwu, Bu, Chima, Ou, Oguonu, T, Ikefuna, An, Nwafor, I

“…Morbidity and mortality from childhood illnesses has remained a major point of interest globally. Malaria, respiratory tract infection and diarrheal diseases…”
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Assessment of gross malnutrition among primary school children using body mass index as an assessment tool in abakaliki metropolis of Ebonyi State, South-East Nigeria by Asiegbu, U V, Asiegbu, O G, Onyire, B N, Ikefuna, A N, Ibe, B C

“…Obesity and overweight are emerging major health problems in developing countries in the background of undernutrition. These have been linked to a substantial…”
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Musculoskeletal complications among children with sickle cell admitted in university of Nigeria teaching hospital ituku - ozalla enugu: a 58 month review by Chinawa, Jm, Chukwu, Bf, Ikefuna, An, Emodi, Ij

“…Sickle cell anemia (SCA) is a genetic hematological disorder characterized by red blood cells that assume abnormal, rigid, and sickle shape. The…”
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