• Prevalence Of Hepatitis B Surface Antigen And Hepatitis B Core Antibody Among Prospective Blood Donors In Abuja, Nigeria 

  JOHN, S.Bimba (HOFA African Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, 2018)

  Hepatitis B (HB) virus (HBV) remains a major risk factor for safe blood use. Compulsory pre- transfusion screening for HB core antibody (anti-HBc) to detect occult HBV infection in HB surface antigen (HBsAg)-negative persons ...
• Characteristics of Housing in a Rural Community: A Case Study of Chanso Village in Plateau State, Nigeria 

  JOHN, S.Bimba (International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), 2015)

  characteristics of housing in a rural community and its implications for health. It was a cross-sectional study in which the community was purposively selected. Total population sampling was applied and data was obtained ...
• Prevalence of tuberculosis‑HIV co‑infection and factors associated with treatment outcome among the tuberculosis patients in HIV treatment facility in a teaching hospital in Jos, North Central Nigeria 

  JOHN, S.Bimba (Port Harcourt Medical Journal, 2021-03-25)

  Background: Globally, tuberculosis (TB) remains a disease of grave public health concern. It ranks above HIV/AIDS as the leading cause of death from a single infectious agent, and as one of the 10 most common causes of ...
• OVER DIAGNOSIS OF TYPHOID AND MALARIA CO-INFECTION BY HEALTH CARE WORKERS IN NORTH CENTRAL NIGERIA: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY. 

  JOHN, S.Bimba (Nigerian Journal of Medicine, 2020-01)

  Introduction: Typhoid and malaria are significant causes of morbidity and mortality, especially in sub-Saharan Africa. Typhoid and malaria co-infection may occur as superinfection or even simultaneous infections. However, ...
• The Prevalence and Pattern of Use of Alcohol among Undergraduate Students in Jos Plateau State, Nigeria 

  JOHN, S.Bimba (Open Journal of Preventive Medicine, 2022-08-23)

  Introduction: Alcohol abuse is a recognized phenomenon among university students in Nigeria and harms the education and performance of students. This may include disruption of interpersonal relationships, especially within ...
• Engaging pharmacies in tuberculosis control: operational lessons from 19 case detection interventions in high- burden countries 

  JOHN, S.Bimba (BMJ Global Health, 2022-03-27)
• Enhancement of Health Research Capacity in Nigeria through North-South and In-Country Partnerships 

  Okonkwo, Prosper (2017-01-03)

  Research productivity in Sub-Saharan Africa has the potential to affect teaching, student quality, faculty career development, and translational country-relevant research as it has in developed countries. Nigeria is the ...
• Evaluation of the Nigerian national antiretroviral (ARV) treatment training programme 

  Okonkwo, Prosper (SAHARA-J: Journal of Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS, 2012-02-28)

  There is an understanding that greater availability of HIV treatment for the 40.3 million people currently infected with HIV is a humanitarian imperative that could prolong the lives of millions, restore economic productivity, ...
• Perception of peers’ behaviour regarding sexual health decision making among female undergraduates in Anambra State, Nigeria 

  Okonkwo, Prosper (Perception of peers’ behaviour regarding sexual health decision making among female undergraduates in Anambra State, Nigeria, 2005)

  Background: High-risk sexual behaviours are prevalent in tertiary educational institutions in Nigeria, but little is known about the social influences that bear on the reproductive health decision-making and behaviour of ...
• Barriers to Accessing Antiretroviral Treatment Among Key Populations in Southwest Nigeria 

  Okonkwo, Prosper (Open Access Original Article, 2024-04)

  In Nigeria, similar to most of sub-Saharan Africa, the fight against HIV/AIDS is hampered by various barriers. Particularly, key populations (KP) face unique challenges in accessing antiretroviral therapy (ART), attributed ...
• Predictors of tuberculosis treatment outcomes among people living with HIV (PLHIV) in some States in Nigeria 

  Okonkwo, Prosper (PANAFRICA MEDICAL JOURNAL, 2024-03)

  Introduction: tuberculosis (TB) and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) remain major public health threats globally and worse when they co-exist in susceptible individuals. The study examined TB treatment outcomes and their ...
• COVID-19 Vaccination Uptake and Associated Factors in Selected Communities in Two Southwestern States in Nigeria 

  Okonkwo, Prosper (SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH PUBLISHING, 2024)

  Introduction: COVID-19 vaccine uptake and acceptance have been a major global concern due to the prevalent misinformation and disinformation that has characterized the vaccine rollout worldwide. This study aimed to ...
• Utilization of Cervical Cancer Screening Services and its Predictors among Health Workers in Hospitals in the Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria 

  Okonkwo, Prosper (Journal of Community Medicine and Primary Health Care, 2024-04)

  Background: Cervical cancer (CC) ranks second as the leading cause of cancer morbidity and mortality in Nigeria, despite being preventable through screening. Female health workers (HCWs) are expected to be role models ...
• Hospital Acquired Infections (HAIs) Prevention Practices Among Medical Students in a Teaching Hospital in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria 

  Okonkwo, Prosper (2024-03)

  Background: The prevention of healthcare-associated infections is central to the provision of safe, high-quality healthcare. Students are a part of the healthcare team and are at increased risk of these infections. This ...
• Knowledge of Hospital Acquired Infections (HAIs) among Medical Students in a Tertiary Hospital in Jos North Local Government Area, Plateau State, Nigeria 

  Okonkwo, Prosper (SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH PUBLISHING, 2024)

  Background: Hospital Acquired Infections (HAIs) remain a common cause of death, functional disability, emotional suffering and economic burden among hospitalized patients. Knowledge of HAIs is important in its prevention and ...
• Prevalence and Factors Associated with Hypertension among People Living with HIV Receiving Care in Three Large HIV Clinics in Nasarawa State, Nigeria 

  Okonkwo, Prosper (SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH PUBLISHING, 2024-02)

  In the last decade, the long-term survival among people living with HIV (PLHIV) has significantly improved. This is accompanied by an increased burden of non-communicable diseases such as hypertension due to the ...
• Attitude of Medical Students Towards Hospital Acquired Infections (HAIs) Prevention in a Tertiary Hospital in Jos North Local Government Area, Plateau State, Nigeria 

  Okonkwo, Prosper (British Journal of Healthcare and Medical Research, 2024-02-25)

  Background: The attitude of medical students and health care workers towards Hospital Acquired Infections (HAIs) is a fundamental step towards implementation of the infection control protocols. These infections are acquired ...
• Perception of Medical Students towards Hepatitis B Virus Infection and Hepatitis B Vaccination in a Private Tertiary Hospital in Jos North Local Government, Plateau State, Nigeria 

  Okonkwo, Prosper (SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH PUBLISHING, 2024)

  Background: Prevention is one of the safe schemes against the high prevalence of viral Hepatitis. Negative perceptions or perceptions about the risks of hepatitis B among medical students and health care workers may ...
• Knowledge of Hepatitis B Virus Infection and Hepatitis B Vaccination Among Medical Students in a Tertiary Hospital in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria 

  Okonkwo, Prosper (2023-12)

  Background: Hepatitis B virus is a potentially fatal infection that is one of the major public health problems around the world. It is important to affirm that medical students are future health care workers, and they will ...
• HIV Status Disclosure Rate to a Sexual Partner, Associated Factors and Outcomes among Pregnant Women in PMTCT Care in Two Large HIV Facilities in Abuja, Nigeria 

  Okonkwo, Prosper (SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH PUBLISHING, 2023)

  HIV status disclosure to partners is critical in improving the health and well-being of mother-infant dyad in the prevention of HIV transmission from mother to child (PMTCT) program. This study assesses the HIV ...

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