Name
Prof. Ndifreke Ekpo Udonwa
DepartmentFamily Medicine
DesignationProfessor
EmailAbout Prof. Ndifreke Ekpo Udonwa
Professor of Family Medicine in the Faculty of Medicine of University of Calabar. He holds an MBBS degree of University of Lagos, a Master of Public Health of University of Calabar and Fellowships of National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria in General Medical Practice (1990) and the West African College of Physicians (1993) among other diplomas and certificates. He was Head of Department (2012 to 2014) and Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration) of the University of Calabar (2015-2017). His current research is in Primary Care /Social-Behavioural and Remote Health including Faculty Development. He has over 69 academic papers/publications in local and international journals and at keynote (Plenary) Lectures. He has successfully supervised 24 Postgraduate Fellowship Researches/Dissertations and Casebooks. He is a Reviewer for many International and Local high impact factor journals. Currently, he is an External Examiner for Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons and three Nigerian Universities. He is also an External Assessor for academic staff promotion in international and local universities. He has equally served in many facility accreditation panels for training for the West African College of Physicians and the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria.
| S/N | Qualification | School Atttended | Started | Finished |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First School Leaving Certificate | St. Paul’s Primary School, Ikot Esen Oku, Etinan Local Government, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. | 1957 | 1963 delete_forever | |
| WASC | Regina Coeli College, Essene, Ikot Abasi Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. | 1965 | 1971 delete_forever | |
| General Certificate of Education (GCE) ‘A ‘Level | College of Science and Technology (now University of Science and Technology), Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria | 1973 | 1975 delete_forever | |
| MBBS | College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Idi-Araba, Lagos, Nigeria. | 1975 | 1980 delete_forever | |
| Fellowship of the Medical College in General Medical Practice | National Postgraduate Medical College, Lagos, Nigeria. | 1984 | 1990 delete_forever | |
| Master of Public Health | University of Calabar, Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria | 2001 | 2005 delete_forever |
| S/N | Publication |
|---|---|
| Udoh, S. B., Iyanam,V. E., Uche, N.N., & Udonwa, N.E.,(2019). Teenage Pregnancy: Family and Social Characteristics and Risk Factors in Etinan, Sub-Urban Area of South-South Nigeria SSRG International Journal of Medical Science, 6(1), 7-14. doi: 10.14445/23939117/IJMS-V6I1P102 | |
| Ayuk, A. E., Udonwa N. E., & Gyuse, A. ( 2017). Influence of spirituality and religion on adherence to highly active antiretroviral therapy in adult HIV/AIDS patients in Calabar, Nigeria. Recent Adv Biol Med.; 3:48-57.https://doi.org/10.18639/RABM.2017.03.456895 | |
| Bisong, E., Udonwa, N., Gyuse, A., Okokon, I.,& Monjok, E., (2017). Clinical correlates of diarrhoea and gut parasites among human immunodeficiency virus sero-positive patients. Recent Adv Biol Med.; 3:110-117. | |
| Iyanam V. E., Udonwa, N. E., & Udoh, S. B., (2017). Socio-Demographic Factors Influencing Contraceptive Practice among Married Women Attending The Family Planning Clinic of UUTH, Uyo, South-South Nigeria. Ibom Medical Journal, 10(2), 45-55. | |
| Ayuk, A. E., & Udonwa, N. E., & Gyuse, A., ( 2017). Comparison of Clinical and Laboratory Profile of HAART Adherent and Non-Adherent HIV/AIDS Patients in Calabar, Nigeria Global Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences, 23,(1), 337-345. doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/gjpas.v23i2.14 | |
| Adat, P. E., Udonwa, N. E., Gyuse, A. N., & Okeke, C.M.,( 2017). Assessment of Hypertensive Patients' Illness Experience Using Patient-centred Consultation among Patients Seen in an Urban Family-practice Setting in Nigeria. Nursing and Health, 5(1), 1-10, http://www.hrpub.org DOI: 10.13189/nh.2017.050101 | |
| Gyuse, A. N., Adat P., Udonwa, N. E., & Ndebbio, U. J., (2016). Prevalence of Obesity among Hypertensive Patients Attending the Family Medicine Clinic of UCTH Calabar Pioneer Medical Journal, 5(9), 1-16. | |
| Bisong, E. M., Okpa, H. O., & Udonwa, N. E., ( 2016). Clinico-Demographic Profile of Participants in a Medical Screening Exercise in an urban region, South-South, Nigeria Journal of Medicine in Africa, 1(1), 1-5. | |
| Okokon, I. B., John, E. E., Udonwa, N. E., Oku, A. O., Asibong, U. E., & Ogbonna, U. K.,( 2016). Correlates and Predictors of Low Back Pain Disability and its Impact on Health-Related Quality of Life in a Family Practice Clinic in Calabar, South- South Nigeria. Fam Med Med Sci; 210. doi:10.4172/2327-4972.100021 | |
| Udobong, R., Udonwa, N. E., Okon, C., Adat, P., & Udonwa R., (2015). Coping Strategy of Women with HIV-AIDS: Influence of Care-Giving, Family Social Attitude, and Effective Communication. Science Journal of Public Health, 3(1), 107-113. doi: 10.11648/j.sjph.20150301.29 | |
| Gyuse, A. N., Adat, P., Udonwa, N. E., & Ndebbio, U. J., (2015): Expectations of hypertensive patients attending the GOPC of the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital,Calabar, South African Family Practice, DOI: 10.1080/20786190.2015.1078158 | |
| Ahmed, A. L., Akinboboye, O., Ilesanmi, O. S., Adeleke, O., Olatunde, L., & Udonwa, N.E., (2015) Determinants of Discharge against Medical Advice in a Tertiary Hospital in a Semi-Urban Area of South-Western Nigeria, International Journal of Caring Sciences, 8(3), 519-529. | |
| Ahmed, A. L., Akinboboye, O., Ilesanmi, O. S., Adeleke, O., Olatunde, L., & Udonwa, N.E., (2015) Determinants of Discharge against Medical Advice in a Tertiary Hospital in a Semi-Urban Area of South-Western Nigeria, International Journal of Caring Sciences, 8(3), 519-529. | |
| Philip-Ephraim, E. E., Eyong, K. I., Oparah, S. K., Williams, U. W., Udonwa, N. E., Gyuse, A.N., & Ephraim, R. N., (2013). Profile of Neurologic Emergencies At The Accident & Emergency Department of A Tertiary Hospital in South Nigeria Journal of Neurological Sciences, 30(1), 072-080. | |
| Udonwa N. E., & Okoi, N. O., (2013). The Impact of Provider Continuity Care on Quality of Care of Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in the Family Medicine Clinic Of UCTH, Calabar, Nigeria. Contact Can Change a World. J Gen Pract, 1: 109. doi:10.4172/jgpr.1000109 | |
| Okokon, I. B., Asibong U. E., Inem, V. A., Ekpe, E. E., Udonwa, N. E., Aluka, T. M., & Monjok E., (2012). Use of the General Health Questionnaire as a screening tool for geriatric patients in Calabar, Nigeria, Niger J Med, 21(4), 432–437. | |
| Udonwa N. E., & Ogbonna U. K., (2012). Patient-related factors influencing satisfaction in the patient-doctor encounters at the general out-patient clinic of the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Calabar, Nigeria. International Journal of Family Medicine, Article ID 517027, 7 pages doi:10.1155/2012/517027. | |
| Udonwa, N. E., Ariba, A., Yohanna, S., & Akin-Moses L., (2011). Family Medicine in West Africa: progress, milestones, and challenges so far in Nigeria (1980 – 2010). Nigerian Journal of Fam Practice, 1(2), 1-9. | |
| Asibong, U. E., Udonwa, N. E., Okokon, I. B., Gyuse, A. N., Aluka, T., & Ekpe E. E.,(2011). Recognition of Mental Health Problems by Primary Care Physicians in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Nigeria Niger Postgrad Med J , 18(4), 266-71. | |
| Umana, A. N., Offiong, M.E., Mgbe, R. B., Adekanye, A., Etiuma, A., Ewa, A., & Udonwa, N.E., (2011). Disk Battery Ingestion and Tracheoesophageal Fistula– A Comparative Review Of Two Cases. Internet Journal of Otorhinolaryngology, 13(1), 41-46. | |
| Bassey, I., Gyuse, A.N., Udonwa N. E., & Ibanga I., (2010). Plasma fibrinogen level among women in Calabar, South-southern Nigeria. Mary Slessor Journal of Medicine, 10(1), 93-98. | |
| Udonwa N. E., Gyuse A. N., & Etokidem A. J., (2010). Malaria: Knowledge and Prevention Practices among School Adolescents in a South-South Coastal Community of Calabar, Nigeria. Afr J Prm HealthCare Fam Med, 2(1), DOI: 10.4102/phcfm.v2i1.103 | |
| Gyuse, A. N., Bassey, I . E., Udonwa, N. E., Okokon I. B., & Philip-Ephraim E. E., (2010). HIV/AIDS Related Mortality Among Adult Medical Patients in a Tertiary Health Institution in South-South, Nigeria. Asian Pac J Trop Med, 3(2), 141-144. | |
| Udonwa, N. E., Gyuse, A. N., Etokidem, A. J., & Ogaji, D. S. T.,(2010). Client views, perception and satisfaction with immunisation services at Primary Health Care Facilities in Calabar, South-South Nigeria. Asian Pac J Trop. Med., 3(4) 298-301. | |
| Philip-Ephraim, E. E., Gyuse, A. N., Udonwa, N. E., Peters, E. J., & Anyanechi, C. C., (2010). Knowledge and Reception of HIV prevention through condom use among Midlife and Older adults in Calabar, Nigeria. West Indian Med J., 59(4), 429-433. | |
| Asibong, U. E., Udonwa, N. E., Okokon I. B., Gyuse A. N., Aluka T., & Ekpe E. E., (2010). Patients’ Characteristics that may predict the likelihood of the presence of mental health problems in the General Outpatient Clinic of a Tertiary Hospital in South-South Nigeria Mental Health in Family Medicine, 7:169–77. | |
| Iffen, T.S., Efobi, H., Usoro , C.A, & Udonwa. N. E.,(2010). Lipid Profile of HIV-Positive Patients Attending University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Calabar – Nigeria World Journal of Medical Sciences, 5(4): 89-93.17. Iffen, T.S., Efobi, H., Usoro , C.A, & Udonwa. N. E.,(2010). Lipid Profile of HIV-Positive Patients Attending University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Calabar – Nigeria World Journal of Medical Sciences, 5(4): 89-93. | |
| Philip-Ephraim E. E., Gyuse, A. N., & Bassey, I. E.,(2009). Udonwa NE. Mortality Patterns in the Medical wards of University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Calabar, Nigeria. Mary Slessor Journal of Medicine (MSJM), 9(2), 19–24. | |
| Udonwa, N. E., Uko, E. K., Ikpeme, M.B., Ibanga, I. A., & Okon, B. O., (2009). Exposure of Petrol Station Attendants and Auto Mechanics to Premium Motor Sprit Fumes in Calabar, Nigeria, Journal of Environmental and Public Health, 2009 (5) , Article ID 281876, doi:10.1155/2009/281876. | |
| Gyuse, A. N., Udonwa, N. E., Okokon I. B., Ibanga, I., & Ogbonna U. K.,(2009). Prevalence of Hepatitis B Surface Antiginaemia among newly employed staff of University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Calabar, Cross River State of Nigeria. Asian Pac J Trop Med, 2(3), 74–76. | |
| Inyang-Etoh P. C., Udofia G. C., Alaribe A. A., & Udonwa N. E., (2009). Bacteriuria among patients on antiretroviral therapy in Calabar, Nigeria.J Med Sci, 9(6), 270–275. | |
| Peters, E. J., Brewer D. D., Udonwa, N. E., Jombo, G. T. A., Essien, O. E., Umoh, V. A., Out, A. A., Eduwem, D. U., & Potterat, J. J., (2009) Diverse blood exposures associated with incident HIV infection in Calabar, Nigeria Int J STD AIDS, 20: 846–851. | |
| Anah, M., Ansa V., & Udonwa N. E., (2008). Treatment of Relatives by Doctors: Experience from Calabar, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice, 2(1), 41-44. | |
| Udonwa, N. E., Gyuse, A. N., Etokidem, A., & Ekanem, I. A., (2008). HIV/AIDS, Women and Poverty: Socio-Cultural Imperatives in Oil-bearing communities in the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria. Mary Slessor Journal of Medicine (MSJM), 8(1), 6-11. | |
| Charles J. O., Udonwa N. E., Ikoh M. U., & Ikpeme B. M.,(2008). The role of mothers in household health-seeking behavior and decision-making in childhood febrile illness in Okurikang/Ikot Effiong Otop Community, Cross River State, Nigeria .Health Care Women Int, 29(8), 906 – 925. | |
| Udonwa N. E., Ikpeme B. M., Udo S. M., & Andy I.(2008). Intra-family transmission of vibrio cholerae during an outbreak of cholera epidemic in rural South-southern Nigeria. Tropical Doctor, 38: 179–180. | |
| Umana, A .N., Anah, M. U., Udonwa, N. E., Mgbe, R. B., Oyo-Ita, A., Onoyom-Ita, V., & Ukpong, E. E. B., (2007). Pattern of snoring among school children in Calabar, Nigeria. Nigeria Medical Practitioner, 51(5), 103-106. | |
| Udonwa, N. E., (2007). Human Capital Flight Challenges within an equitable health system. Nigerian Journal of Medicine, 16(4), 307-311. | |
| Udonwa, N. E., Emelike, O. F., Uko, E., Peters, E. J., Jean, N., & Abdulahi, J., (2006). Assessment of Some Haematological Parameters in HIV Infected Patients on Anti-Retroviral Herbal Preparation (“Winnie Cureâ€) In Nigeria. Mary Slessor Journal of Medicine (MSJM), (1), 1-5. | |
| Umana, A. N., Onoyom-Ita, V., Udonwa, N. E., & Peters, E. J., (2006). Causes of Nasal Obstruction in University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Calabar, Nigeria, Mary Slessor Journal of Medicine (MSJM), 6(1), 62-65. | |
| Uko, E. K., Iwuoha, A. M., Udonwa, N. E., & Kanu, E. O., (2006). . Effect of Tobacco Smoking and Total and Differential White Blood Cells Counts in Calabar-Nigeria Cigarette Smokers. Mary Slessor Journal of Medicine (MSJM), 6(2), 17-23. | |
| Peters, E. J., Ekpo M., Udonwa, N., Essiet, G. A., Ekpe, E. B., & Ayodele, M., (2005). The impact of civil strife on health of internally displaced persons in south-south Nigeria., J. L. Env. Sc , 7(1/2), 403-409. | |
| Inem, I. A., Ayankogbe, O. O., Obazee, M., Ladipo, M. M., Udonwa, N. E., & Odusote, K., (2004). Conceptual and Contextual Paradigm of the Family as a Unit of Care: Are we training or trained for it, Nigerian Medical Practitioner,. 45:1/2, 9-13. | |
| Inem, A.V., Ayankogbe, O. O., Obazee, M., Ladipo, M. M., Udonwa, N. E., & Odusote, K., (2004). What constitutes the Domain of Family Medicine in West Africa. Nigerian Medical Practitioner, 45:3, 33-37. | |
| Udonwa N. E., Ekpo M., Ekanem I. A., Inem A. V., & Etokidem A.,(2004). Oil doom and AIDS boom in the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria. Rural and Remote Health, 4(273), available at http://rrh.deakin.edu.au. | |
| Etokidem A., & Udonwa N. E., (2004). Reframing the HIV/AIDS debate in developing countries II: case stories of Nigerian rural people living with HIV/AIDSRural and Remote Health 4(282),available at http://rrh.deakin.edu.au. | |
| Matteelli, A., Pizzocolo, C., Abdou Bakar, H., Toyb, M., Pyndiah, N., Udonwa, N. E., Gedeon, A. G., Farina, C., Caligaris, S., Castelli, F., & Carosi, G. ( 2002). STI epidemics in the Indian Ocean region: can the phase be assessed; Sex Transm Infect, 78(Suppl I),i121–i124. | |
| Bovet, P., Nwosu V., Shamlaye H., Udonwa N. E., & Paccaud F. (1999). Prevalence of hypertension anddiabetes in a national health center-based register of hypertension and diabetes in Seychelles (Indian Ocean). Cardio Update, 36. | |
| Udonwa, N. E., & Shamlaye C. (1998). Training Rural Doctors: Seychelles Experience and Curriculum. South African Family Practice, 19(1). |
warning No Result For Grants Received.
| S/N | Conference | Description | Started | Finished |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual General and Scientific Meeting of West African College of Physicians (Nigeria Chapter) | Typhoid Fever Epidemic - South-eastern Nigeria experience. Port Harcourt, Nigeria | 1994-04-04 | 1994-04-04 | |
| Seville, Spain: 12th Meeting of the International Society of Sexually Transmitted Diseases Research (ISSTDR)/ 14th Regional Meeting of the International Union Against Sexually Transmitted Infections (IUSTI) | Matteelli A. I, N. E. Udonwa, P. Palmyre, C. Farina A. Fanchette, G. Furneau G. Carosi. N. Gonorrhoea / C. Trachomatis Pace 2 Test for Screening of Lower Genital Tract Infections in the Seychelles. | 1997-10-01 | 1997-10-01 | |
| Abidjan, Cote d’Iviore: 10th International Conference on AIDS and STD in Africa | Carosi G I, Udonwa N E, Nwosu J, Matteelli A I. Notified AIDS and HIV infection Cases in the Seychelles: Epidemiological Trend | 1997-12-01 | 1997-12-01 | |
| Abidjan, Cote d’Iviore: 10th International Conference on AIDS and STD in Africa | Udonwa N E, Matteelli A, Nwosu J, Furneau G Thanikachalam M, Didon P M, Tebaldi F, Gulletta A, Carosi N. Sensitivity and Specificity of a Risk Score Method for the Detection of Cervical Infection in Female STD Patients with Vaginal Discharge in Seychelles. | 1997-12-01 | 1997-12-01 | |
| Abidjan, Cote d’Iviore: 10th International Conference on AIDS and STD in Africa | Udonwa N E, Brewer R, Nwosu J, Furneau G, Francoise M, Matteelli A, Caligaris S, Tebaldi A, Pragassen M. Sexual Practices and Health Seeking Behavior among STD Patients in the Seychelles. | 1997-12-02 | 1997-12-02 | |
| Abidjan, Cote d’Iviore: 10th International Conference on AIDS and STD in Africa | Matteelli A, Nwosu J, Francoise M, Freminot J, Confait P, Farina C, Casteli F, Signorini L Udonwa N E.Clinical Assessment of Cervical Status is Predictive of Cervical Infection in Female STD Patients in the Seychelles. | 1997-12-23 | 1997-12-23 | |
| African Regional Conference of World Organisation of Family Doctors | Udonwa NE, Okokon IB, Iniama EB, Monjok EM. Meeting the Challenges of Health System Changes through undergraduate training in Family Medicine. Abuja, Nigeria | 2000-09-12 | 2000-09-12 | |
| VLIR workshop on Advocacy in Family Medicine and development of Community Oriented Care in the context of Family Medicine in Sub-Saharan Africa | Udonwa N. E , Gyuse A. N. Academic Department of Family Medicine, University of Calabar | 2011-07-02 | 2011-07-02 | |
| Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, Primafamed workshop on Family Physicians in the developing world | Gyuse A. N., Udonwa N. E., Kumar P., Adat P. E. Meeting the rural health training needs of Family Medicine Trainees in Nigeria: A review of rural health training activities at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Ikot Ene, Akpabuyo, Cross River State in South-South Nigeria | 2012-11-01 | 2012-11-01 | |
| Udonwa N. E. Gyuse A. N. Family Medicine Training Activities University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria. | Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, Primafamed workshop on Family Physicians in the developing world: | 2012-11-05 | 2012-11-05 | |
| Rio de Janeiro, Brazil,21st WONCA World Conference of Family Doctors: Family Medicine | Udonwa, Ndifreke Ekpo; Gyuse, Abraham N; Ayuk, Agam. Spirituality and Adherence to HAART in Adult HIV/AIDS Patients in Calabar, Nigeria | 2016-11-06 | 2016-11-06 | |
| Cairns, Australia, 14th Wonca World Rural Health Conference | Udonwa N. E. Ayuk Essoka, Abubakar D. Emerging Health Challenge in Rural Rice Farming Community: The Ofodua Community Experience. | 2017-04-03 | 2017-04-03 |