Name
Dr. Alberta David Nsemo
DepartmentNursing Science
DesignationSenior Lecturer
EmailAbout Dr. Alberta David Nsemo
Dr. Alberta David Nsemo was employed by the University of Calabar as an Assistant Lecturer in the Department of Nursing Science in 2008, where she is serving till date. She rose to the rank of Senior Lecturer in October 2017. She holds a Ph.D in Medical Sociology (2010) from University of Calabar, Calabar, and another Ph.D in Advanced Midwifery and Neonatology (2017) from University of The Western Cape, South Africa. She is a Registered Nurse, Registered Midwife and Registered Midwife Educator with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria. Her main areas of specialisation are Midwifery and Medical Sociology. Since joining the University, she has been teaching and contributing to the graduation of under and post graduate students in the University. She has successfully supervised and co-supervised over five graduate students. Dr Nsemo is a beneficiary of many grants and fellowships including the 2013 TETFUND grant to study in South Africa, NUFFIC scholarship for short course in the Netherlands (2011) and many others. Dr Alberta Nsemo has published over thirty peer review journal articles spread across both local and international journals. She has also attended over sixty local and international conferences and workshops where she made presentations in some. Dr Nsemo was awarded fellow of the Institute of Policy Management Development (2018) and West African College of Nursing (2007). She is a member of Sigma Theta Tau International, Association of Nurses in AIDS Care and Industrial Administration of Nigeria. Dr. Alberta Nsemo has participated in over ten health outreach programmes on health promotions and awareness campaigns within her various professional organizations. She was a member of the mapping of Youth Resource Centers in Cross River State in 2010. She also participated in UNICEF-sponsored Participatory Action Research on Youth Vulnerability to HIV/AIDS in Calabar Municipality, Calabar South & Akpabuyo Local Government Areas of Cross River State between August 10 – 14, 2009. She is a member of the Anboard Altranais (Overseas Nursing Registration Board., Dublin), Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria, National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives and many others. She is currently working on mandatory continuing professional development programme in Cross River State. She is married with children.
| S/N | Qualification | School Atttended | Started | Finished |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FSLC | Immaculate Conception Primary School, Edem Ekpat, Etinan Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State | 1971 | 1976 delete_forever | |
| WASC | St Theresa's Secondary School, Edem Ekpat, Etinan Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State | 1976 | 1981 delete_forever | |
| Registered Nurse | Central School of Nursing and Midwifery, Ogoja, Cross River State | 1982 | 1985 delete_forever | |
| Registered Midwife | School of Midwifery, Calabar, Cross River State | 1988 | 1989 delete_forever | |
| B. N.Sc. (Nursing) | University of Calabar, Calabar, Cross River State | 1997 | 2001 delete_forever | |
| Post Graduate Diploma in Education | University of Calabar, Calabar, Cross River State | 2002 | 2004 delete_forever | |
| M. Sc. Medical Sociology | University of Calabar, Calabar, Cross River State | 2004 | 2006 delete_forever | |
| Ph.D Medical Sociology | University of Calabar, Calabar, Cross River State | 2006 | 2010 delete_forever | |
| Ph.D (Advanced Midwifery and Neonatology | University of The Western Cape, South Africa | 2013 | 2016 delete_forever |
| S/N | Publication |
|---|---|
| John, M. E., Essienumoh, E. E., Nsemo, A. D., & Yagba, J. (2017). Traditional Reproductive Health practices among women in south-south Nigeria. International Journal of Nursing Care, 1(2), 1-6. | |
| Offiong, D. J., Nsemo, A. D., & Ekpenyong, A. (2017). Knowledge and Practice of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Among Public Health Nurse Practitioners in Calabar Metropolis of Cross River State, Nigeria. Research Journali, 1(13), 1-27. | |
| Asuquo, E. F., Edet, O. B., Sampson-Akpan, P. E, Duke, E., Nsemo, A. D., & Ajah, C. I. (2017). Utilization of Insecticide Treated Nets Among Pregnant Women and Mothers with Under Five Children in Ikot Omin Community, Calabar, Nigeria Global Journal of Pure & Alied Sciences, 23, 1118-0579. | |
| John, M. E., Mgbekem, M., Nsemo, A. D., & Maxwell, G. I. (2016). Missed Nursing Care, Patient outcomes and Care outcomes in selected Hospitals in Southern Nigeria. Journal of Nursing & Healthcare, 1(2), 1-5. | |
| Nsemo, A. D., & Offiong, D. J. (2016). Knowledge of obstetric danger signs among women of child bearing age in the rural communities of CRS-Nigeria. International Education Scientific Journal, 2(12), 21-38. | |
| Duke, E. U., Mgbekem, M., Nsemo, A. D., Ojong, A., Manyo, A., Nkwonta, C. A., & Mobolaji-Olajide, O. M. (2015). Influence of Marital Status on Attitude of Midwives towards OSCE and Their Performance in the Examination in Akwa Ibom and Cross River States, Nigeria. Journal of Education and Training Studies 3(4), 119-126. | |
| John, M. E., Nsemo, A. D., John, E. E., Opiah, M., Robinson-Bassey, G. C., Yagba, J. (2015). Indigenous Child Care Beliefs and Practices in the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria: Implications for Healthcare. International Journal of Health Sciences and Research, 5(11) 235-247. | |
| John, M. E., Nsemo, A. D., Esienumo, E. E., Nelson, O., Duke, E. U., Philip, B. (2015). Behaviour Change Counselling and Health Promotion for Youths Living with HIV in Calabar, Nigeria. International Journal of Health Sciences and Research, 5(9), 352-360. | |
| Duke, E. U., Nsemo, A. D., Ojong-Alasia, M. M., Osuchukwu, E. C., Chigozie, A. N., & Mobolaji-Olajide, M. O. (2015). Influence of Age on Perception of Midwives and their Performance in Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) in Nigeria. Journal of Education and Training Studies, 3(5), 216-224. | |
| Nsemo, A. D., John, M. E., Ayang, A. E., & Duke, E. (2014). Influence of Abandonment, Stigmatization and Social Isolation on the Coping Strategies of Women with Vesico Vaginal Fistula in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. Journal of Nursing Care, doi: 10.4172/2167-1168.1000159. | |
| John, M., Nsemo, A. D., Samson-Akpan, P. E., Adjei, E., & Mgbekem, M. A. (2014). Exploring the lived experiences of stigma and discrimination among persons living with HIV(PLH) in rural communities: patient and family stories. Int’l journal of qualitative methods, 13, 519-520. | |
| Nsemo, A. D., John, M., Etifit, R., Mgbekem, M., & Oyira, E. (2013). Clinical Nurses’ Perception of Continuing Professional Education as a Tool for Qualitative Service Delivery in Public Hospitals in Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria. Nurses Education in Practice, 13(4), 328-334. | |
| Mgbekem, M. A., Ntamu, G. U., Nsemo, A. D., & Uwakwe, C. B. U. (2013). Persuasive Communication skills in the uptake of HIV counselling and Testing (HCT) among female Nigerian University students: Focus on the University of Calabar, Nigeria. Mary Slessor journal of Medicine, 12(2), 46-59 | |
| Oyira, E. J., Okon, A. E., Nsemo, A. D., & Antigha, E. A. E. (2012). Global Reforms Classroom Learning Environment and Secondary School Student's Attitude Towards Schooling In Southern Senatorial Zone Of Cross River States. Int’l Journal of Innovations in Educational Methods, 4(1), 96-104. | |
| Nsemo, A. D., UmoInyang, I. E., & Charles, J. O. (2012). Educational status, cultural beliefs and utilization of orthodox maternity services in Calabar South Local Government Area of Cross River State. Nigeria. Hamdard Medicus Quarterly Journal of Science and Medicine, 55(2), 27-38. | |
| Ushie, M. A., Abia, R. P., Archibong, E. P., & Nsemo, A. D. (2012). Effect of warning-label on cigarette use among commercial drivers in Calabar Metropelis, Cross River State. Asian Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, 1(4), 61-69. | |
| Nsemo, A. D., & Abam, A. B. (2011). Interpersonal communications: Its Relevance to Nursing Practice. The Leajon: An Academic Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies, 3(1), 100-108. | |
| Nsemo, A. D. (2011). Nursing Information System (NIS): A total for Quality Nursing Practice. SOPHIA-African Journal of Philosophy and Public Affairs, 14(1), 167-175. | |
| Nsemo, A. D., & Akpaninyang, V. I. (2011). Social and Health Implications of Teenage Pregancy in Calabar South LGA of Cross River State, Nigeria. The leajon: An Academic Journal of Interdisciplinary studies, 3(1), 109-121. | |
| Ushie, M. A., Eneji, C. O., Nsemo, A. D., Osonwa, K. O., &. Enang, E. E. (2010). Gender and Fertility Behaviour among Calabar and Oban Communities in Cross River State, Nigeria. International Journal of Sociology and Anthropology, 3(5), 153. | |
| Nsemo, A. D, John, M., Asuquo, E., Ndiok, A., Mgbekem, M., & Njah, P. (2010). Diet and Activity Control Regimen: Compliance among CCF patients in UCTH, Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Nursing, 1(3), 15-20. | |
| John, M., Nsemo, A. D, Whiley, E., Ndiok, A., & Akpan, M. O. (2010). Knowing the Patient: an important aspect of the clinical knowledge of the Nurse. West African Journal of Nursing, 21(2), 51-58. | |
| Nsemo, A. D., & Abam, A. (2010). Evidenced-Based Nursing Practice: Steps and Processes. International Researcher, A multidisciplinary Journal of the Graduate School, University of Calabar, 1(4), 149-160. | |
| Asuquo, E. F., Ekuri, P. & Nsemo, A. D. (2010). Contraceptive Awarness, Attitude, Practice and Relevance among Adolescents in selected Secondary Schools in Akpabuyo, South East Nigeria. International Researcher, A multi-disciplinary journal of the Graduate school, University of Calabar, 1(4). 161-172. | |
| Nsemo, A. D., Ekpenyong, J. F., & Udo, M. D. (2009). Injection safety: Level of knowledge and practice in University of Calabar Teaching Hospital. The International Researcher, A multidisciplinary Journal of the Graduate School, University of Calabar. 1 (3), 138-145. | |
| UmoInyang, I.E., Nsemo, A. D., Ntukidem, E. P., Obi, F. B., &. Joshua, M. T. (2004). Personality traits as predictors of Nurse Educators’ Professional Efficiency. JORDE Journal of Research and Development in Education, 4, 68-76. |
| S/N | Grant | Currency/Amount | Grantor | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tetfund Grant | Naira 7800000 | TETFUND | 2013-01-02 |
| S/N | Conference | Description | Started | Finished |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5th Multilateral Initiative on Malaria (MIM) Pan-African Malaria Conference, held in Kenya. 2nd-6th November, 2009. | PAPER PRESENTED: Utilization and Barriers of Insecticide Treated Bed Nets by Pregnant women and children of IkotOmin, Calabar, Nigeria, (Asuquo, E., Samson-Akpan, P., Nsemo, A. and Mgbekem, M.). | 2009-11-02 | 2009-11-06 | |
| Scientific Workshop organized by FAME faculty of West African College of Nursing, Cross River/Akwa Ibom Branch held in College of Health Technology Conference Hall, Calabar. 17-20 May, 2010. | PAPER PRESENTED: Nursing Information System: A tool for quality Nursing practice. | 2010-05-17 | 2010-05-20 | |
| Scientific Workshop organized by FAME faculty of West African College of Nursing, Cross River/Akwa Ibom Branch held in College of Health Technology Conference Hall, Calabar. 17-20 May, 2010. | PAPER PRESENTED: Effect of stress on academic performance Nursing students in University of Calabar. | 2010-05-17 | 2010-05-20 | |
| Scientific Conference Organised by West African College of Nursing (FAME), Nigeria Chapter, September 28 and 29, 2010, National Hospital, Abuja | PAPER PRESENTED: Evaluation of Nurses Understanding of Honesty in Patient Care in Cross River State, Nigeria (Mgbekem, Mary, Nsemo, A. D., Oyin, E. J., Asuquo, E. F., Ndiok, A. E. and Aliyu, U.). | 2010-09-28 | 2010-09-29 | |
| Uwakwe,M.A. Mgbekem, A. Nsemo, G.U.Ntamu, B.O. Oparah. HIV Prevalence and improved cities connectivity among youths: A comparative analysis of urban and rural areas of Cross River State, Nigeria. IAMCR 2011-Istanbul | Uwakwe,M.A. Mgbekem, A. Nsemo, G.U.Ntamu, B.O. Oparah. HIV Prevalence and improved cities connectivity among youths: A comparative analysis of urban and rural areas of Cross River State, Nigeria. | 2011-03-02 | 2011-03-04 | |
| West African College of Nursing 11th Biennial General Meeting/20th Scientific Conference held at the Gambia from 12th-19th March, 2011. | West African College of Nursing 11th Biennial General Meeting/20th Scientific Conference held at the Gambia | 2011-03-12 | 2018-05-19 | |
| National Association of Nigerian Nurses | Key Note Speaker: Closing the gap in Nigerian Healthcare System: Nurses leading the innovation. | 2011-04-11 | 2011-04-14 | |
| 4Th International Nurse Education Conference, Baltimore, USA.17-20 June, 2012. | PAPER PRESENTED: Clinical Nurses’ Perception of Continuing Professional Education as a Tool for Qualitative Service Delivery in Public Hospitals in Calabar. (Alberta Nsemo, Mildred John, R. Etifit, M. Mgbekem,E. Oyira) | 2012-06-17 | 2012-06-20 | |
| Multidisciplinary Health Research Conference organized by West African College of Nursing (FAME) in Collaboration with the Directorate of Research and step-B Project, University of Calabar. 24-28 September, 2012. | PAPER PRESENTED: Prevalence, management and outcome of puerperal psychosis in maternity Annex, University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Calabar, Nigeria (Alberta David Nsemo and EdaK Eyo Ekpenyong). | 2012-09-24 | 2012-09-28 | |
| 15. Multidisciplinary Health Research Conference organized by West African College of Nursing (FAME) in Collaboration with the Directorate of Research and step-B Project, University of Calabar. 24-28 September, 2012. | PAPER PRESENTED: Knowledge and utilization of family planning Devices among men in EfutUwanse Community of Calabar South LGA Cross River State, Nigeria (Nsemo, Alberta D. and Eze, Patience Ume). | 2012-09-24 | 2012-09-28 | |
| Multidisciplinary Health Research Conference organized by West African College of Nursing (FAME) in Collaboration with the Directorate of Research and step-B Project, University of Calabar. 24-28 September, 2012. | PAPER PRESENTED: Factors Associated with Substance Abuse among clients in Psychiatric Hospital, Calabar (Umoren, Fidelis; Ndiok, Akon; Oyira, Emilia C., Nsemo, Alberta). | 2012-09-24 | 2012-09-28 | |
| Multidisciplinary Health Research Conference organized by West African College of Nursing (FAME) in Collaboration with the Directorate of Research and step-B Project, University of Calabar. 24-28 September, 2012. | PAPER PRESENTED: Knowledge and Skills Required by Caregivers in Meeting Self-care Needs of Terminally ill cancer patients in Calabar, Nigeria. (Akon E. Ndiok; Oyira, Emilia; Nsemo, Alberta). | 2012-09-24 | 2012-09-28 | |
| Multidisciplinary Health Research Conference organized by West African College of Nursing (FAME) in Collaboration with the Directorate of Research and step-B Project, University of Calabar. 24-28 September, 2012. | PAPER PRESENTED: Information and Communication Technology (ICT) use by student Nurses: The Need of Nursing Leadership and Management Interview. (Mgbekem, M. A., Nsemo, A., Oyira, E. J. Duke, E. | 2012-09-24 | 2012-09-28 | |
| Multidisciplinary Health Research Conference organized by West African College of Nursing (FAME) in Collaboration with the Directorate of Research and step-B Project, University of Calabar. 24-28 September, 2012. | PAPER PRESENTED: Organizational structure as a determinate of performance: Evidence from University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (Mgbekem, M. A., Nsemo, A., Abang, V., Umolong, C., Essien, A. and Lukpata, F. E.). | 2012-09-24 | 2012-09-28 | |
| 9th Public Health Association of South Africa (PHASA) Conference, Cape Town, South Africa 24-27 September, 2013. | PAPER PRESENTED: Indigenous childcare practices in the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria (M. John, A. Nsemo, G. Robison-Bassey, M. Opiah, J. Yagba). | 2013-09-24 | 2013-09-27 | |
| 9th Public Health Association of South Africa (PHASA) Conference, Cape Town, South Africa 24-27 September, 2013. | PAPER PRESENTED: Psychological impact and coping strategies of women affected by Vesico Vaginal Fistula (VVF) in AkwaIbom State, Nigeria. (A. Nsemo and M. John). | 2013-09-24 | 2013-09-27 | |
| The Association of Nurses in AIDS Care 26th International Annual Conference, Atlanta, Georgia. November, 21-23, 2013. | PAPER PRESENTED: Behaviour Change Counselling and Health Promotion for Youth living with HIV/AIDS in Calabar, Nigeria. (Mildred John, Alberta Nsemo, Nelson Osochukwu, EkpoawanEsienumoh and Emon Duke). | 2013-11-21 | 2013-11-23 | |
| End of Year Retreat/Seminar of the Mary League Cathollic Girls Association, Calabar Archdiocese. 20th December, 2013. | PAPER PRESENTED: Adolescence Health Risks and Prevention: Implications for a Christian Girl. | 2013-12-20 | 2013-12-20 | |
| Royal College of Nursing Research Conference, Glasgow, Scotland, April, 2014. | PAPER PRESENTED: Perception and workplace experience of new graduates of Bachelor of Nursing Science Programme in Nigeria: a phenomenological study (M.E. John, P. E. Ssamson-Akpan, A. D. Nsemo) | 2014-04-10 | 2014-04-12 | |
| 2nd Institute of Education Annual Conference, University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria. April 22-24, 2014. | PAPER PRESENTED: Nurses Perception and Utilization of Research in General Hospital, Calabar, Nigeria. (Akaninyene Abam, Patience Samson-Akpan, Alberta Nsemo). | 2014-04-22 | 2014-04-24 | |
| ICM 30TH Triennial Congress, 1-5 June 2014, Prague, Czech Republic. | PAPER PRESENTED: Influence of abandonment, Stigmatization and social isolation on the coping strategies of women with Vesico Vaginal Fistula in Uyo, Nigeria (Alberta Nsemo, Mildred John and Emon Duke). | 2014-06-01 | 2014-06-05 | |
| Training of trainers: Essential Maternal and Newborn Care in Makurdi 6-12 July, 2014. | Training of trainers: Essential Maternal and Newborn Care in Makurdi | 2014-07-06 | 2014-07-12 | |
| 2. RCN International Nursing Research Conference 2017, University Oxford Examination Schools, Oxford, Uk. 5-7 April, 2017. | PAPER PRESENTED: Prevention of maternal health complications: Voices of the rural women through the lens. (Dr. Alberta D. Nsemo, A/P Jennifer Chipps, Dominis Umo, Dorothy Offiong) | 2017-04-05 | 2017-04-07 | |
| West African College of Nursing 14th Biennial General Meeting (BGM),23rd Scientific session | PAPER PRESENTED: A model of community engagement to facilitate the prevention of maternal health complications in the rural communities of Cross River State, Nigeria. | 2017-07-01 | 2017-07-08 | |
| Examiners’ Workshop Organized by Nursing | Examiners’ Workshop Organized by Nursing | 2017-07-12 | 2017-07-14 | |
| 25. Zonal Sensitization Workshop on Objective Structured Clinical Examination for General Nursing Professional examination organized by Nursing | 25. Zonal Sensitization Workshop on Objective Structured Clinical Examination for General Nursing Professional examination organized by Nursing | 2018-02-26 | 2018-03-01 | |
| 3rd World Congress of Nursing Education and Research. May 16-17, 2018, Montreal, Canada. Poster presentations: | Nurses Handover and Its Implications on Nursing Care in the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH), Calabar, Nigeria. (Dr. Alberta David Nsemo | 2018-05-16 | 2018-05-18 |