Dr. Ubong Bassey Akpan
DepartmentObstetrics and Gynaecology
DesignationSenior Lecturer
EmailAbout Dr. Ubong Bassey Akpan
Dr Ubong Bassey Akpan was first employed in January 2016 as a resident doctor in the University of Uyo Teaching hospital. He transferred to the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital in 2009 for his Senior Residency Training in the department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Following his completion and success at the May, 2012 examination of the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria, he was employed as a medical consultant on 31st January 2013. He was later employed in the University of Calabar in the department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. He was promoted to the rank of a Senior Lecturer in October 2017. Before then, Dr. Akpan obtained his First School Leaving Certificate in 1984. He did his Secondary Education at the St. Patrick’s College and Obtained his Secondary School Certificate in 1992. He was admitted to the University of Calabar in 1995 and obtained Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBBCh) in 2003. Following his successful completion of the residency training he was awarded Fellow, Medical Postgraduate College of Nigeria in May 2012 (FMCOG) and Fellow, West African College of Surgeons (FWACS) in October, 2016. He has been actively involved in training of medical students and postgraduate students in Obstetrics and. He has supervised more than Five Postgraduate dissertations. He is presently the coordinator for house officers training in the department. He is also an examiner for the National Postgraduate medical College of Nigeria, Faculty of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. He has received several awards including recognition in the WOMAL trial research which was coordinated at the London School of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene. Dr Akpan has been involved in various projects with International Organizations including Data Quality Assessment on Maternal and child health, Bill & Medina Gate’s project on antenatal weight gain which he is currently the institution principal investigator. He is a member of many professional bodies including Society of Gynaecology and Obstetrics. He has attended more than 10 professional conferences and has presented more than five papers. He has peer reviewed many international journals. He has published over 30 scholarly researched articles in peer review journals and five book chapters with more than 800 citations in Google Scholar and 480 citations in Scopus. Ubong as he is fondly called by close associates, is married to his heartthrob and the marriage is bless with children. .
| S/N | Qualification | School Atttended | Started | Finished |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FSLC | Army Primary School, Calabar, Calabar Cross River State Nigeria. | 1979 | 1984 delete_forever | |
| SSCE | St Patrick’s College, Calabar Cross River State Nigeria. | 1985 | 1992 delete_forever | |
| MBBCh | University of Calabar, Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria | 1995 | 2003 delete_forever | |
| FMCOG | National Post Graduate College of Nigeria | 2006 | 2012 delete_forever | |
| FWACS | West African College of Surgeons | 2007 | 2016 delete_forever |
| S/N | Publication |
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| Akpan, U., Asibong U., Arogundade, K., Akpanika, C., Ekott, M., & Etuk, S. (2021). Effectiveness of pre-operative rectal misoprostol in reducing blood loss during caesarean section for placenta previa and manual removal of retained placenta: A parallel placebo-controlled study. Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Science. 9(8), 151-156. https://doi.org/10.3889/oamjms.2021.4590. | |
| Akpan, U., Ekweremadu, C., Monjok, E.& Agan, T.(2021). Antenatal obstetric hospitalization: Risk factors and pregnancy outcomes in the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Calabar – A Retrospective Review. Open access Macedonian Journal of Medical Science, 9(B)1-5. | |
| Akpan, U., & Etuk S. (2021). Partograph in management of labour in Essential for practice of medicine in the frontline in Volume 2.Westblow press Ltd. Bloomington, Indiana, USA. | |
| Akpan, U., & Etuk S. (2021). Operative vaginal delivery in Essential for practice of medicine in the frontline in Volume 2.Westblow press Ltd. Bloomington, Indiana, USA. | |
| Akpan, U., &Etuk S. (2021) Management of retained placenta in Essential for practice of medicine in the frontline in Volume 2.Westblow press Ltd. Bloomington, Indiana, USA. | |
| Akpan, U. &Etuk S. (2021). Pre-malignant lesions of the cervix in Essential for practice of medicine in the frontline in Volume 2.Westblow press Ltd. Bloomington, Indiana, USA. | |
| Akpan, U.B., Asibong, U., Omoronyia, E., Arogundade, K., Agan, T. & Ekott, M. (2020) Severe life-threatening pregnancy complications, “Near miss and maternal mortality in a tertiary hospital in Southern Nigeria :. A retrospective study. Hindawi Obstetric and Gynaecology International, Article ID: 3697637, 7 . https://doi.org/10.1155/2020/3697637. | |
| Ochigbo, S.. Adams, E. B., Akpan, U.B. & Ushie, D.E. (2020). Otopalatodigital dysplasia type II: Uncommon skeletal Disorder seen in Calabar, Nigeria. Journal of Clinical Neonatility. 9(3), ISSN 2249-4847. | |
| Akpan, U., Asibong, U., Okhormbe, Z., Ekott, M. & Etuk, S. (2020). Intermittent preventive treatment for malaria in pregnancy: Is directly observed therapy still necessary? A prospective cohort study in a tertiary hospital. Southern Nigeria. Calabar Journal of health Science. 4(1), 34. | |
| Akpan, U., Nwagbara, V., Asibong U. & Okpeberi K. (2020). Giant epigastric hernia induced by the second stage of labour in an obese multigravida: A case report. Calabar Journal of health Science. 4(1), 44. | |
| Asibong, U., Etokidem, A., Akpan, U., Archibong, F., Asibong, I. & Adeleye F. F. (2019). Malaria knowledge, attitudes and acceptances of rapid diagnostic test amongst primary healthcare workers in socmesleected local government areas, Lagos State, Nigeria. Public health Research 9(1),13-21. | |
| Akpan, U., Akpanika, C., Nwagbara, V., Asibong, U. & Etuk, S. (2019). Uterine rupture with Evisceration of intestines through the vagina during labour. Case report.Hindawi Case Reort in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Article ID 5234641. https://doi.org/10.1155/2019 /5234641 | |
| Akpan, U.., Asibong, U. & Etuk, S. (2019) Adherence to Iron and folate therapy among pregnant women attending antenatal clinic at a Tertiary Hospital in Southern Nigeria. European Journal of Pharmaceutical and Medical Research, 6(3), 308-315. | |
| Akpan, UB., Asibong, U., Okpara, HC., Monjok, E. & Etuk, S. (2018). Antenatal deworming and materno-perinatal outcomes in Calabar, Nigeria. Open Access Macedonian Journal of Meidcal Science. 6(5), 901-907. | |
| Asibong, U., Akpan, U. & Ayi, E. (2018). Active management of third stage of labour: Knowledge and practice among non-physician obstetric care-givers in Primary health care setting in Calabar Municipality, South-South Nigeria. Research in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 6(1), 9-15. DOI: 10.5923/j.rog.20180601.02 | |
| Agan, T.U., Monjok, E., Akpan, U.B., Ogban, E. & Ekabua, J. E. (2018). Trend and causes of maternal mortality in a Nigerian Tertiary Hospital: A 5-year retrospective study (2020-2014) at the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Calabar, Nigeria. Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Science. 220 ISSN: 1857-9655. https://doi.org/10.3889/ oamjms.2018.220 | |
| Ekott, M.I., Akpan, U.B., Oboku, O., Bassey, D. & Udo, A.E. (2018). Women’s experience with pain during hysterosalpingographic investigation in Calabar, South-South Nigeria. Research Journal of Women’s Health, ISSN 2054-9863. | |
| Akpan, U. B.,Asibong U.,Ekott, M., Moko, B & ,Etuk, S. (2017). Awareness and factors that influence birth preparedness and complication readiness among pregnant women attending antenatal clinic in the General Hospital Calabar, Nigeria. Public Health Research. 7(3), 78-84. | |
| Akpan, U.B.,Ekott, M.,Udoh, A.,Asibong, U.,Okpara, H.,Monjok, E &,Etuk, S.(2017). Presumptive treatment with Mebendazole and the prevalence of peripartumanaemia among pregnant women at the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Calabar, Nigeria. International Journal of Current Medical and Pharmaceutical Research. ISSN: 2395-6429. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.24327 /23956429. ijcnpr20170051. | |
| Akpan,U., Agan,T.,Monjok,E.,Okpara,C. & Etuk,S. (2017). Factors influencing antenatalhaematinics prescription behavior of physicians in Calabar Nigeria. Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences. 5(2),250-255. https://doi.org/10.3889/oamjms.2017.036. | |
| Akpan, U.B., Agan, T.U., Okpara, H., Okhormbe, Z.A. & Monjok, E. (2017. Prevalence of hyperprolactinemia and its correlation with raised thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) levels among infertile women in Calabar, South-South Nigeria. African Journal of Tropical Medicine and Biomedical Research (AJTMBR), 3(2) ISS 2141-6397. | |
| Agan, T.U., Bassey, O.A., Akpan, U.B., Ekabua, J.E., Nsan, E.N. & Monjok E. (2017) Intestinal helminthes infection in pregnant women at first antenatal booking visit at the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Calabar, Nigeria. African Journal of Tropical Medicine and Biomedical Research, 3(2). | |
| Akpan, U., Asibong, U., Ekott, M. & Udo, A. (2017) Difference in Socio-demographic profile of infertile and fertile women in Calabar, Nigeria. EcroniconGynaecology., 5(1),42-49. | |
| Etuk, S. J., Akpan, U.B.,Udofia, U.,Okon, U.,Ezukwa, O.& James Okpe. (Calabar Trial Site Investigators (555 women recruited). (2016). Effect of early tranexamic acid administration on morbidity, hysterectomy, and other morbidities in women with postpartum harmorrhage (WOMAN): an international randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Lancet. . http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(17)30638-4. | |
| Okpara, H.,Agan, T.,Ekanem, E., Akpan, U. & Enang, O. (2016). Macroprolactinaemia in a 33-year old premenopausal Nigerian woman: A case Report. Nigerian Journal of Medicine. 25(4), 1115-2613. | |
| Ekott, M., Udo,A., Akpan,U.,Otu, A.& ,Ekanem,E. (2015). HIV infection in pregnancy: Maternal and Perinatal outcomes in a tertiary care hospital in Calabar, Nigeria. Tropical Doctor. Sept 7. pp 1-9. DOI: 10.117700494756056033. | |
| Agan,T.,Akpan,U.,Okokon,I.,Oku,A.,Asibong,U.,Opiah, M.& ,Essien, E. (2014). Assessment of the Knowledge and Utilization of the Partograph among Non-Physician Obstetric Care Givers in the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Calabar, Nigeria. British Journal of Medicine & Medical Research. 4(36), 2231-0614. | |
| Ogban,G.,Ochang,E.,Emanghe,U.,Edet,U.,Akpan,U. & Agan,T. (2014). Rectal colonization with extended spectrum β-Lactamase producing Enterobacteriacieae in surgical patients in a tertiary hospital in Calabar, Nigeria. IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Science (WSR-JDMS). 13(1), 47-53. | |
| Akpan, U.B., Ekott, M.I. & Udo, A.E. (2014). Male Condom: Knowledge and practice among undergraduates of a tertiary institution in Nigeria. International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. 2(1), 32-39. | |
| Agan, T., & Akpan.U. (2014). Postpartum HaemorrhageIn: Clinical Obstetrics in the Tropics for Undergraduate and Post-Graduate Students(Ed).Edem J. Udoma & Etim I. Ekanem; chapter 49; pp315-327.ISBN: 978-007-246-2. University of Calabar Press. Calabar – Nigeria. |
warning No Result For Grants Received.
| S/N | Conference | Description | Started | Finished |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual General Conference of the Society of Gynaecology and Obstetrics of Nigeria, (Abakiliki) | 2012-11-20 | 2012-11-24 | ||
| Annual General Conference of the Society of Gynaecology and Obstetrics of Nigeria, Lagos | 2013-11-27 | 2013-11-29 | ||
| All Fellows Conference of the National Post Graduate Medical College of Nigeria, (Uyo) | 2014-08-01 | 2014-08-01 | ||
| Annual General Conference of the Society of Gynaecology and Obstetrics of Nigeria, (Akure) | Knowledge and acceptability of focused antenatal care among service providers in Cross River State | 2016-12-03 | 2016-12-07 | |
| Annual Scientific Conference and all Fellows Congress of the National Post Graduate College of Nigeria at Kano | 2017-08-07 | 2017-08-12 | ||
| Society of Gynaecology and Obstetrics of Nigeria Annual Conference, (Sokoto) | 2017-11-23 | 2017-11-26 | ||
| Annual Scientific Conference and all Fellows Congress of the National Post Graduate College of Nigeria at Owerri | 2018-08-01 | 2018-08-01 | ||
| Society of Gynaecology and Obstetrics of Nigeria Annual Conference, (Calabar) | (a) Adherence to haematinics among pregnant women in Calabar. (b) Volunteer obstetrician scheme: the joy, challenge and prospects in Cross River State . | 2018-11-23 | 2018-11-26 | |
| Annual Scientific Conference and all Fellows Congress of the National Post Graduate College of Nigeria at Abuja, | 2019-09-16 | 2019-09-21 | ||
| Society of Gynaecology and Obstetrics of Nigeria Annual Conference, (Abuja) | 2019-11-01 | 2019-11-01 | ||
| Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference of Medical Consultants Association of Nigeria, (Calabar) | Infant feeding practices and associated factors among HIV positive mothers in Calabar. | 2019-12-03 | 2019-12-04 | |
| Society of Gynaecology and Obstetrics of Nigeria Annual Conference, (Lagos) | Effects of prolonged use of face mask on oxygen saturation among pregnant women. | 2020-11-23 | 2020-11-28 |