Name
Dr. Okorie Kalu Osonwa
DepartmentSociology
DesignationAssociate Professor
EmailAbout Dr. Okorie Kalu Osonwa
Okorie Kalu Osonwa is an Associate Professor of Sociology in the Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Calabar, Calabar. He holds a Bachelor of Science (B.sc) in Economics from the University of Nigeria, a Master of Arts (M.A) in Population Studies from University of Ghana, Legon and a Ph.D in Sociology (Demography) from the University of Calabar, Calabar. Dr Osonwa was a visiting scholar in the University of North Texas from 2013 to 2014 for the study of Gerontology, sponsored by the National Universities Commission. He was Head of Sociology Department (2014-2016). His research interests cover the area of Demography and Public Health. Dr Osonwa is a beneficiary of the United Nations Fellowship (1992-1993) and one of those who attracted the Canada-sponsored Cross River Health and Demographic Surveillance System to the University of Calabar. He has published over thirty peer review local and foreign journal papers. He has also presented papers in both local and international conferences. Dr Osonwa has successfully supervised and co-supervised five Ph.Ds, ten M.Scs and over one hundred B.Sc. students. He is an Associate Fellow of the African Institute of Applied Economics and a member of the Sociological and Anthropology Association of Nigeria. Dr Osonwa is currently working with three Ph.D students.
| S/N | Qualification | School Atttended | Started | Finished |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First School Leaving Certificate (FSLC). | Isiugwu Primary School, Isiugwu, Ohafia LGA, Abia State, Nigeria. | 1969 | 1974 delete_forever | |
| West African School Certificate (WASC). | Boys Secondary School, Asaga – Ohafia, Abia State, Nigeria. | 1975 | 1980 delete_forever | |
| Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) in Economics. | University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria. | 1980 | 1986 delete_forever | |
| Master of Arts (MA) in Population Studies. | University of Ghana, Legon, Ghana. | 1992 | 1993 delete_forever | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (P.hD) in Demography. | University of Calabar, Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria. | 1998 | 2004 delete_forever | |
| Master in Public Administration (MPA). | University of Calabar, Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria | 2010 | 2017 delete_forever | |
| Certificate in Gerontology. | University of North Texas, Texas, USA | 2013 | 2014 delete_forever |
| S/N | Publication |
|---|---|
| Eja, E. I., Asiegbu, U. A., Osonwa, O. K., & Micheal, C. C. (2019). Customers’ Perceived Value as a Catalyst for Customers’ Satisfaction in Hotel Industry in Owerri Municipal, Nigeria. European Journal of Scientific Research, 154(1),148 - 157. | |
| Eja, I. E., Inah, G. M., & Osonwa, O. K. (2019). Customer Trust : An Indicator to Measure Hotel Financial Returns and Stakeholders Interest in Hotel Industry, Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria. European Journal of Social Sciences, 58(3), 223 - 233. | |
| Okorie, K. O. & Emon, U. D. (2018). Socio- Demographic Determinants of Hypertension Among the Ederly in Calabar Metropolis, Cross River State, Nigeria. Multi-disciplinary Journal of Research and Development Perspectives, 7(2),198 - 207. | |
| Okorie, K. O. & Emon, U. D. (2018). Knowledge of Causes, Management and Prevention of Hypertention Among the Ederly in Calabar Metropolis, Cross River State, Nigeria. Multi-disciplinary Journal of Research and Development Perspectives, 7 (2), 156 -174. | |
| Okorie, K. O. & Oka, I. A. (2018). Community Hygiene and Hand Washing Practices Amongst Residents of Selected Rural Communities in Yakurr L.G.A, Cross River State, Nigeria. Multi-disciplinary Journal of Research and Development Perspectives, 7(2), 17 - 27. | |
| Osonwa, O. K., Eko J. E., & Ekeng P. E. (2016). Trends in Caesarean Section At Calabar General Hospital, Cross River State, Nigeria. European Journal of Biology and Medical Science Research, (United Kingdom), 4(1), 1-5. | |
| Ering, S.O., Osonwa, O. K., & Nweke, J. O. (2016). Poverty Alleviation Programmes in Nigeria: Reflections on Methodology. Annals of Humanities and Development Studies, (China), 7(1), 41-51. | |
| Sovereign, F.N., Simon, O. E., & Osonwa, O. K. (2016). Emergence of crude oil and economic development in Nigeria: A critical appraisal. Multidisciplinary Journal of Research and Development Perspectives, 5(2), 137-149. | |
| Osonwa, O.K., & Eko, J.E. (2016). Utilization of Oral Rehydration Therapy in the management of Diarrhea in children among Nursing Mothers in Odukpani Local Government Area of Cross River State, Nigeria. American Journal of Public Health Research, 4(1), 28-37 | |
| Osonwa, O.K., & Eko, J.E. (2015). A Comparative Study on Oral Hygiene Practices Among School Adolescent in a Public And Private School Within Ogoja Urban in Ogoja Local Government Area of Cross River State, Nigeria. International Journal of Education and Research, 3(2), 741-754. | |
| Osonwa, O. K., & Eko, J.E. (2015). Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude and Tuberculosis Related Social Stigma Among School Adolescent in a Semi-Urban Town in Cross River State, Nigeria. International Journal of Education and Research, 3(1), 519-528. | |
| Osonwa, O.K., Eja, E.I., Emeka, J.O. (2015). Assessing Tourists Arrivals as a Catalyst for Employment and Income Generation in Calabar, Nigeria. Research on Humanities and Social Sciences, 5(7), 202-209. | |
| Osuchukwu, N.C., Osuchukwu, E.C., Eko, J.E., Samson-Akpan, P.E., Akpasa, A.O., Osonwa, O.K., & Offiong, D.A. (2015). Perception of the Determinants of Maternal Mortality in Calabar South Local Government Area of Cross River State, Nigeria. International Journal of Public Health, Pharmacy and Pharmacology, (United Kingdom), 1(1), 1-13. | |
| Osuchukwu, N.C., Inde, M.U., Osuchukwu, E.C., Eko, J.E., O’Neill, M.E., Osonwa, O.K., & Ekpo, E.I. (2015). Determinants of Health Services Utilization among the Elderly in Calabar Municipality, Cross River State, Nigeria. European Journal of Preventive Medicine, 3(5), 129-136. | |
| Osonwa, O.K., Eko, J.E., & Ozah, H.P. (2015). Utilization of Personal Protective Equipments (PPEs) among Wood Factory Workers in Calabar Municipality, Southern Nigeria. International Journal of Science and Research, 4(5), 2639-2642. | |
| Osonwa, O.K., Adejobi A. O, Iyam M.A, Osonwa R. H, (2013). Economic Status of Parents, a Determinant on Academic Performance of Senior Secondary Schools Students in Ibadan, Nigeria. Journal of Educational and Social Research, 3(1), 115-122. | |
| Adejobi A. O., Osonwa, O. K., Iyam, M.A., Udonwa, R. E., & Osonwa R. H. (2013) “Child Maltreatment and Academic Performance of Senior Secondary School Students in Ibadan, Nigeria. Journal of Educational and Social Research, 3(2), 175-183. | |
| Osonwa, O.K., Ogbuagu, U.R, Iyam, M. A., Osuchukwu, N.C., Eko, J.E., Achoakawa, C.E., Osonwa, R.H., Asuquo, O. D., & Onovo, A. A. (2013). Knowledge, Attitude and Risk Perception of HIV/AIDS Among Youths in Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria. IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Science, 7(1), 1 – 8. | |
| Eko, J.E., Osonwa, O.K., Osuchukwu, N.C., & Offiong, D.A. (2013). Prevalence of Contraceptive use among women of reproductive age in Calabar Metropolis, Southern Nigeria. International Journal of Humanities and Social Science Invention, (6), 27-34. | |
| Eko, J.E., Osonwa, O.K., Abeshi, S.E., & Offiong, D.A. (2013). Practices of Malaria Prevention among School Adolescent within Calabar Metropolis, Southern Nigeria. Journal of Sociological Research, 4(2), 241 – 255. | |
| Enang, E., Ushie, Mi., Arikpo, I., Osonwa, O.K., Esu, E., Odey, F., Oyo-Ita, A., & Meremikwu, M.M. (2013). Childbirth Practices in the Akpabuyo Rural Health and Demographic Surveillance System. Developing Country Studies, 3(8), 19-27. | |
| Iwara, A., Ideba, M., Okoro, A., James, U., Aquaisua, E., Osonwa, O.K., Ushie, M., Enang, E., Esu, E., Asangasi, I., & Meremikwu, M.M. (2013). Optimum hardware, software and personnel requirements for a paperless health and demographic surveillance system: a case study of Cross River HDSS, Nigeria. Information and Knowledge Management, 3(3), 77 – 83. | |
| Osuchukwu, N.C., Osonwa, K.O., Eko, J.E., Uwanede, C.C., Abeshi, S.E., & Offiong, D.A. (2013). Evaluating the Impact of National Health Insurance Scheme on Health Care Consumers in Calabar Metropolis, Southern Nigeria. International Journal of Learning & Development, 3(4), 30-45. | |
| Osonwa, O.K., Eko, J.E., Abeshi, S.E., & Offiong, D.A. (2013). Factors affecting Accessibility and Utilization of Condom for HIV Prevention among Students in University of Calabar Community, Nigeria. International Journal of Learning & Development, 3(4), 46-63. | |
| Undelikwo, V.A., Osonwa, O.K., Ushie, M.A., & Osonwa, R.H. (2013). Family Planning Behaviours and Decision Making among Couples in Cross River State, Nigeria. International Journal of Learning & Development, 3(1), 100-120. | |
| Eko, J.E., Abeshi, S.E, Osonwa, O.K., Uwanede, C.C, & Offiong, D.A. (2013). Perception of Students Teachers and Parents towards Sexuality Education in Calabar South Local Government Area of Cross River State, Nigeria. Journal of Sociological Research, 4(2), 225-240. | |
| Ukwayi, J.K., Out, J.E., Osonwa, O.K. (2012). The Spatio-Temporal Analysis of Public Utilities in Cross River State, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Social and Development Issues, 9(2), 157-169. | |
| Osonwa, O.K., Oyama, F.A., Iyam, M.A., Osuchukwu, N.C., Osonwa, R. H. (2012). Socio-Cultural Factors Affecting Child Witchcraft Labelling Among the People of AkwaIbom State, Nigeria. Journal of Humanities And Social Sciences (JHSS), 5(2). 33-39. | |
| Osonwa, O.K., Iyam, M.A., Osonwa R. H. (2012). Under-Five Mortality in Nigeria: Perception and Attitudes of the IKWERRES in Rivers State towards the Existence of “OGBA-NJE. Journal of Sociological Research, 3(2), 587-598. | |
| Ushie, M. A., Eneji, C. V. O., Nsemo, A. D., Osonwa, O.K., Enang, E. E. (2011). Gender role and fertility behavior among Calabar and Oban Communities in Cross River State, Nigeria. International Journal of Sociology and Anthropology. 3(5), 153-158. | |
| Ushie, M. A., Abia, R., Osonwa, O.K., Ugal, D. B., Ushie, B. A., Mgbekem, M. A., Okongor-Eno, O., & Eneji, J.E.O. (2010). Reproductive Decisions between Gender and Fertility Preferences among Urban Dwellers: The Case Study of Bette, Nigeria. Annals of Humanities and Development Studies, 1(1), 329-334. | |
| Osonwa, O.K., & Ushie, M.A. (2009). Use of Family Planning Methods among Men and Women of Reproductive Age of Calabar Municipality, Cross River State, Nigerian Journal of Social and Development Issues, 6(2), 68-80. |
warning No Result For Grants Received.
| S/N | Conference | Description | Started | Finished |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| An intensive Training and Seminar Workshop on the National Population Commission Administration, Management & Control held at Lagos, Nigeria. | Nil. | 1991-04-29 | 1991-05-10 | |
| One Week Orientation course for the Implementation of the New Internal Audit and Accounting Manuals of the National Population Commission, held at Lagos, Nigeria. | Nil. | 1995-12-15 | 1995-12-22 | |
| Workshop on the undating/Demarcation of Enumeration Areas Nationwide, organized by the National population Commission, Calabar. | Nil. | 2004-11-11 | 2004-11-14 | |
| Training of Trainers Workshop on the Conduct of Census Organized by the National Population Commission, Calabar, Cross River State. | Nil. | 2005-03-14 | 2005-03-21 | |
| Training of Enumerators for the 2006 Census organized by the UNDP/African Institute of Applied Economics, at Calabar. | Nil. | 2006-11-20 | 2006-11-24 | |
| Annual General Meeting of In-depth Network for Health Demographic Surveillance System in the World, held at Accra, Ghana. | Nil | 2010-09-27 | 2010-09-30 | |
| Training Visit to Navrongo (Ghana) Health Research Institute for Under-Studying the Operations of Health & Demographic Surveillance Systems. | Nil | 2010-11-27 | 2010-12-05 | |
| In depth Scientific Conference held in Mozambique. | Nil. | 2011-10-24 | 2011-10-27 | |
| Training of the Community Health Extension Workers(CHEWS) on CRHDSS expansion Census using the mobile technology of data collection. November 10th---24th. | Nil. | 2012-11-10 | 2012-11-24 | |
| Specialist Training workshop in Applied Gerontology, organized by the National Universities Commission in collaboration with the University of North Texas, USA, held at Rockview Hotel in Abuja. | Nil. | 2013-07-07 | 2013-07-21 | |
| Guest Speaker at Conference on Gender Mainstreaming organized by the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions, held in Calabar, Cross River. | Nil. | 2016-05-23 | 2016-05-26 | |
| Guest Speaker at Conference on Gender Mainstreaming second session organized by the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions, Cross River. | Nil. | 2016-10-25 | 2016-10-27 | |
| Annual International Conference of the Pan-African Anthropological Association, Cross River State, Calabar. | Nil. | 2018-08-15 | 2018-08-17 | |
| Nigerian Anthropological and Sociological Practitioners Association(NASA), Annual National Conference on “ Good Governance, Social Order & Development in Nigeria†University of Port Harcourt, River State. | Nil. | 2018-11-05 | 2018-11-08 |