Name
Dr. Idang Neji Ojong
DepartmentNursing Science
DesignationSenior Lecturer
EmailAbout Dr. Idang Neji Ojong
Dr. (Mrs) Idang Neji Ojong joined University of Calabar in 2008 as Assistant Lecturer and rose to the rank of Senior Lecturer in 2017. She holds B.Sc. degree in Nursing Science (1998), Post Graduate Diploma in Education (2001), Masters in Educational Administration and Planning (2004) and Ph.D in Educational Guidance and Counseling 2012 all from University of Calabar. She also holds M.Sc. degree in Maternal and Child Health Nursing (2016) from University of Nigeria. She is a registered Midwife, registered Nurse and registered Nurse Educator with Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria. Her main area of interest is Maternal and Child/Newborn Nursing. Since joining the University, she has been teaching and contributing to the graduation of under and postgraduate students in the University. She has successfully supervised and co-supervised over ten postgraduate students spread across various Departments. Dr Ojong has over forty publications in peer review local and international Journals. She is also a research midwife and has presented her works in both local and international conferences. She has been reviewing manuscripts for Global Journal of Medical Science and the International Research Journal in Medicine and Medical Science. Dr Ojong has been serving as external examiner and examiner to many professional examination bodies. She has participated in over ten outreach programmes in Health Promotion and Awareness Campaigns with various professional organizations. Dr Ojong is currently working on the utilization of cervarix vaccines amongst students in selected tertiary Institutions. She is currently a resource person for Mandatory Continuing Professional Development Programme for Nurses in Cross River State. Dr Ojong is a member, Cross River State Nursing & Midwifery Council Accreditation Committee, member, North American Nursing Diagnosis Association International African Network, member, National Association of Nigerian Nurses/Midwives, member, Counseling Association of Nigeria and member, National Association of Educational Administration and Planning. She is a Fellow of West African College of Nursing (FWACN). Dr Ojong is married with children
| S/N | Qualification | School Atttended | Started | Finished |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FSLC | Edgerley Memorial Primary School, Calabar, Cross River State | 1973 | 1978 delete_forever | |
| WASC | Pinn Margaret Secondary Commercial School, Atakpa, Calabar, Cross River State | 1979 | 1983 delete_forever | |
| Registered Midwife | St Luke's Hospital , Anua, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State | 1984 | 1987 delete_forever | |
| Registered Nurse | School of Nursing, St Margaret's Hospital, Calabar, Cross River State | 1989 | 1990 delete_forever | |
| B.Sc. nursing Science | University of Calabar, Calabar, Cross River State | 1995 | 1998 delete_forever | |
| Post Graduate Diploma in Education | University of Calabar, Calabar, Cross River State | 2000 | 2001 delete_forever | |
| M.Ed. Educational Administration & Planning | University of Calabar, Calabar, Cross River State | 2002 | 2004 delete_forever | |
| Ph.D | University of Calabar, Calabar, Cross River State | 2006 | 2011 delete_forever | |
| M.Sc. Nursing (Maternal and Child Health | University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State | 2013 | 2016 delete_forever |
| S/N | Publication |
|---|---|
| Ojong I. N., Nsemo, A. D., & John, E. E. (2019). Knowledge, attitude and practice of cervical cancer screening among female students in tertiary institution in Calabar, Nigeria. International journal of Development Research, 9(1), 25384-25390. | |
| Udi, O. A., Osuala E. O., Ojong, I. N., Ogbu, B. N., (2019). Outcome of Medication Errors: Assessing the Opinion of Nurses in a Tertiary Institution in Southern Nigeria. ISOR Journal of Nursing and Health Science, 8(2) 35-40. | |
| Ojong, I. N., & Chukwudozie, C. C. (2019). Exclusive Bread feeding Perception and Practice among Mothers Attending Infant Welfare Clinic in a Secondary Health Facility in Southern Nigeria. African Journal of Health Nursing and Midwifery, 2(1) 22-34. | |
| Ojong I. N., Ndukaku, N., & Ojo-Omagbor, J. D. (2019). Perception of neonatal mortality prevention among caregivers of under five children in Calabar Municipality, Cross River State, Nigeria IOSR journal of Nursing and Health Science, 8(1), 01-07. | |
| Nsemo, A.D., Idang, I. N., Jane, E. (2018) Nurse handover and its implication on nursing care in the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Calabar, Nigeria. International Journal of Nursing and Care, 2(3), 1-9. | |
| Oyira, E. J., Ojong, I. N., Agba, M.P., Andrew-Bassey, P. (2017). Patients opinion concerning management of hypertension at University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH), Calabar. International Journal of Science and Research Methodology, 6(2), 121-145. | |
| Ojong, I. N., Mgbekem, M. A., & Uka, V. K. (2017). Infection control practices among health care providers in secondary health facility in Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria. International Journal of Development Research, 7(1), 11292 – 11296. | |
| Ezenwuba, C. O., Osuala, E. O. Ojong, I. N., Onuzulike, N. M. (2019). Perception of Injection Safety Measures Among in-Service Training Nurses in Selected Health Facilities in Owerri Senatorial Zone, Imo State, Nigeria. IOSR Journal of Nursing and Health Science, 8(1) 23-28. | |
| Mgbekem, M. A., Ojong I. N., Lukpata, F. E., Armon, M., & Kalu, V. (2016). Middle range theory evaluation: Bridging theory practice gap. Global Journal of Pure and Applied Science, 22(2), 235-240. | |
| Ojong, I. N., Nwonu, E. U., & Akpan, M. I. (2016). Health care providers knowledge and practice of focused Antenatal care in a Cottage Hospital in Enugu State. South East, Nigeria. Global Journal of Pure and Applied Science, 22(2), 241 – 245. | |
| Ojong, I. N., Mgbekem, M. A., & Uka, V. C. (2016). Determinants of Reproductive Health Awareness among Secondary School students in Northern, Cross River State, Nigeria. International Journal of Science & Research Methods, 5(2), 137 – 143. | |
| Ojong, I. N., Unachukwu, S. U., & Ebong, R. I. (2016). Knowledge of prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV/AIDs among Women of Child Bearing Age in Secondary Health International Organization of Scientific Research Journal of Nursing and Health Science, 5(6), 1 – 6. | |
| Mgbekam, M. A., Ojong, I. N., Odey, L., Lukpata, F. E., Uka, V. K., & Chiotu, C. N. (2016). Knowledge and Application of reflective practice: A tool for meaningful nursing practice among Nurses in University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Cross River State, Nigeria. International Journal of Nursing Midwife and Health related cases, 2(2), 26 – 38. | |
| Ojong, I. N., Esienumoh, E. E., & Uka, V. K. (2016). Breast cancer awareness and practice of breast self examination among women in Adiabo Community in Odukpani Local Government Area of Cross River State Clinical Nursing Studies, 4(1), 50 – 56. | |
| Edet, O. B., Samson-Akpan, P. E., Ojong, I. N., & Akpabio, I. I. (2016). Determinants of job satisfaction among Nurse/Midwife Educator in Calabar, Cross River State Journal of Biology, Agriculture and Health care, 6(14), 74 – 82. | |
| Samson-Akpan, P. E., Ojong, I.N., & Ndiok, A. E. (2016). Perception and utilization of problem based learning by Nurse Educators in Cross River State, Nigeria. American Journal of Nursing Science, 5(1), 16-21. | |
| Ojong, I. N., Chiotu, E. N., & Nlumanze, F. F. (2015). Factors influencing the practice of exclusive breast feeding among mothers in tertiary health facility in Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria. American Journal of Nursing Science, 4(1), 16 – 21. | |
| Ojong, I. N., Chiotu, C. N., Duke, E. U., & Uka, V. K. (2015). School-Based survey of Adolescents opinion on premarital sex in selected secondary schools in Yakurr Local Government Area, Cross River State, Nigeria: Global Journal of Pure and Applied Science, 21(1), 191 – 198. | |
| Akpabio, I. I., Uyanah, D. A., & Ojong, I. N. (2015). influence of nurse educator’s qualifications and professional ranks in application of conceptual framework in research in Akwa Ibom and Cross River State, Nigeria. Continental Journal of Information Technology, 9(1), 10-21 | |
| Esienumoh, E. E., Okon, I. E., Ojong, I. N., Akpan, M. I., Armon, M. A., & Whiley, E. E. (2015). Perception and practice of midwife-led model of care among skilled birth attendants in selected health facilities in a southern State in Nigeria: International Journal of Nursing, Midwife and Health related cases, 1(2), 1 – 16. | |
| Ojong, I. N., Uga, A. L., & Chiotu, C. N. (2015). Knowledge and attitude of pregnant women towards focused Antenatal care services in University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Calabar. International Journal of Nursing, Midwife and Health related cases, 1(1), 14 – 23 | |
| Samson-Akpan, P. E., Edet, O. B., Ojong, I. N., & Asuquo, E. F. (2015). Job satisfaction among nurses in public hospitals in Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria. American Journal of Nursing Science, 4(4), 231 – 237. | |
| Ojong, I. N., & Chiotu, C. N. (2015). The use of anti-shock garments in the management of post partum hemorrhage. Hamdard Medicus, 58(2), 82-98. | |
| Ojong, I. N., Ojong-Alasia, M. M., & Samson-Akpan, P. E. (2014). Influence of gender and school location on sexual behaviours among secondary school students in southern, Cross River State, Nigeria. Archives of Applied Science Research. 6(1), 127 – 130. | |
| Ojong, I. N., Etim, M. I. Nlumanze, F. F., & Akpan, M. I. (2014). The practice of hand washing for the prevention of nosocomial infections among Nurses in General Hospital, Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State Archives of Applied Science Research. 6(1), 97-101. | |
| Ojong, I. N., Ojong-Alasia M., & Nlumanze, F. (2014). Nurses’ assessment and management of pain among surgical patients in secondary health facility in Calabar Metropolis, Cross River State, Nigeria. European Journal of Experimental Biology, 4(1), 315 – 320 | |
| Ojong, I. N., Akpan, M. I., Ojong-Alasia, M., & Nlumanze, F. (2014). A comparative study on reproductive health awareness among urban and rural secondary school studies in Cross River State. International Journal of Research in Nursing and Midwifery, 3(1), 21 – 25. | |
| Samson-Akpan, P. E. Ojong, I. N., Ella, R., & Edet, O. B. (2013). Quality of life of people living with HIV/AIDs in Cross River State, Nigeria, International Journal of Medicine and Biomedical Research, 2(3), 207 – 212. | |
| Ojong, I. N., Iheanacho, L. O., Akpan, M. I., & Nlumanze, F. (2013). Knowledge and practice of malaria among pregnant women attending secondary health facility in Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria. Hamdard Medicus. 56(3), 70-77. | |
| Ojong, I. N., Etim, P. P., Samson-Akpan, P. E., & Akpan, M. I. (2013). Utilization of cervical cancer screening services, by woman of child bearing age in Uyo metropolis, Akwa Ibom State. Mary Slessor Journal of Medicine, 12(1), 24 – 32. | |
| Olaide, B. E., Edet, E.E., Samson-Akpan, P. E., & Ojong, I. N. (2013) Missed opportunities for intermittent preventive treatment among pregnant women in secondary health facility, Cross River State, Nigeria. Journal of Life Sciences. 7(11), 1147-1158. | |
| Samson-Akpan, P. E., Edet, O. B., Asuquo, E. F., Mgbekem, M., & Ojong, I. N. (2012). The control of Malaria among PLWHA in Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria. Journal of Life Sciences, 6(10), 1117 – 1123. | |
| Samson-Akpan, P. E., Ella, R. E., & Ojong, I. N. (2012). Influence of home-based care on quality of life of people living with HIV/AIDS in Cross River State. Global Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences, 18(1), 95 – 103. | |
| Ojong, I. N., Ukaegbu, C. E., & Ebong, R. L. (2012). Nurses’ perception of evidence. Based practice in General Hospital Calabar, Cross River State, West African Journal of Nursing, 23(1), 22 – 33. | |
| Ojong, I. N., & Samson-Akpan, P. E. (2011). Reproductive Health Awareness among secondary school students in Cross River State. Journal of Counselling Association of Nigeria, 5(5), 145 – 151. | |
| Ebong, R. I., Asuquo, E. F., & Ojong I. N., (2011). Assessment and management of biological wounds by nurses of University of Calabar Teaching Hospital: Implication of successful nursing practice. International professional nursing journal, 9(1), 89-95. | |
| Etifit, R. E., & Ojong, I. N., (2010). Knowledge and practice of safe injection among nurses in Tertiary institution in Cross River State. Global Journal of Medical Sciences, 9(1), 5 – 11. | |
| Ojong, I. N., Samson-Akpan, P. E., & Whiley, E. E. (2010). Management and outcome of Abortion: A case study of Manual vacuum Aspiration Unit, General Hospital Calabar, Nigeria. West African Journal of Nursing, 21(2), 98 – 104. | |
| Ojong, I. N., Etifit, R. E., Whiley, E. E., & Akpan, M. I. (2010). Psycho-social Effects of Retirements on nurse retirees: Implication for Pre-retirement counselling in Cross River State. International Professional Nursing Journal, 8(1), 54 – 61. | |
| Samson-Akpan, P. E., Etifit, R. E., & Ojong, I. N. (2010). Assessment of health promotion in Golden Guinea Breweries in Umuahia, Abia State, Nigeria. West African Journal of Nursing, 21(2), 2 – 11. | |
| Duke, E. U., Ojong, I. N., Mgbekem, M. A., Oyira, E. J., & Osaji, T. A. (2010). Midwives perception of objective structured clinical examination (OSCE) and their performance in OSCE in Akwa Ibom and Cross River States, Nigeria. International Professional Nursing Journal, 8(2), 7 – 12. | |
| Ojong, I. N., Whiley, E. E., Samson-Akpan, P. E., & Etifit, R. E. (2009). An Assessment of Management of labour and maternal mortality in University of Calabar Teaching Hospital Calabar. Nigerian Journal of Nursing, 1(2), 35 – 38. | |
| Ojong, I. N., Samson-Akpan, P. E., Akpan, M. I., Duke, E. U., & Oyira, E. J. (2009). An Assessment of gender and psycho-social attributes to work among students and registered nurses in Cross River State, Nigeria. International Professional Nursing Journal, 7(2), 88-91. |
| S/N | Grant | Currency/Amount | Grantor | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Award of Unical Study Fellowship - 2013 – 2015 N145,700.00 - 2012 /2013 N143,700.00 - 2013/2014 N177,000.00 - 2014/2015 | NRN 466400 | University of Calabar | 2013-01-10 |
| S/N | Conference | Description | Started | Finished |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workshop on implementation of Midwifery and Mental Health Curricula | Workshop on implementation of Midwifery and Mental Health Curricula. Abeokuta. NUT Conference Hall. | 2005-05-31 | 2005-06-02 | |
| National Association for Educational Administration and Planning (NAEAP) | 29th Annual National Conference Calabar 2005, on Public/Private School Dictionary in Nigerian Educational system at Chinua Achebe’s Art Theatre, University of Calabar, Calabar. Nigeria. | 2005-10-11 | 2005-10-13 | |
| Strategies for reduction of maternal and infant morbidity and mortality in the sub-region | Strategies for reduction of maternal and infant morbidity and mortality in the sub-region. The role of the nurse. Miatta Conference Hall, Brook Fields, Freetown, Sierra Leone. | 2007-03-09 | 2007-03-16 | |
| Oto-Rhino Laryngological Nurse practitioner and healthcare delivery in the 21st Century | Oto-Rhino Laryngological Nurse practitioner and healthcare delivery in the 21st Century. State Library complex Calabar. | 2008-08-08 | 2008-08-11 | |
| Workshop on qualitative research methodology | Workshop on qualitative research methodology in the Department of Nursing Science, University of Calabar. | 2008-12-19 | 2008-12-19 | |
| West African College of Nursing (WACN) | Standard patient care: The Rudiment of Nursing care. Creating a new phase in Nursing Education and Practice by WACN Unical Conference Hall. | 2009-01-11 | 2009-01-12 | |
| West African College of Nursing (WACN) | West African College of Nursing (WACN), South – South Zone Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference on the them “Creating A New Phase of Nursing Education and Practice in Nigeria | 2009-01-19 | 2009-01-24 | |
| University of Calabar Workshop | University of Calabar Workshop on strengthening research culture in the University Community through STEP B Sensitization and proposal development. | 2009-01-27 | 2009-01-28 | |
| West African College of Nursing (WACN) | West African College of Nursing (WACN) 10th Biennial General Assembly and 19th Scientific Session held on Health Information System as a tool for decision making – implication for nursing and midwifery practice. Palais De Congress of Cotonou. | 2009-03-21 | 2009-03-28 | |
| Nigerian Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria Examiners Workshop | Nigerian Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria Examiners Workshop held at Women Development Centre IBB Way, Uyo Akwa Ibom State | 2009-06-16 | 2009-06-18 | |
| 34th Annual National conference for CASSON | The imperative of paradigms shift and counseling practice, state and National comparison. Abuja. | 2009-08-03 | 2009-08-07 | |
| Infant and young child feeding counseling | Infant and young child feeding counseling. Grace court Hotel Abakiliki | 2009-09-21 | 2009-09-26 | |
| West African College of Nursing WACN Regional Workshop | West African College of Nursing WACN Regional Workshop on PMTCT HIV/AIDS: Implication on infant feeding held in Lagos. Nigeria | 2009-11-10 | 2009-11-12 | |
| The First African Regional Conference and training of trainers workshop | The First African Regional Conference and training of trainers workshop on standardized Nursing Languages, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile – Ife. | 2010-03-14 | 2010-03-19 | |
| West African College of Nursing Scientific Conference | West African College of Nursing Scientific Conference on Innovation and Change in Nursing Education and Practice. College of Health Technology, Mary Slessor Avenue Calabar. Papers Presented:  Job satisfaction among nurses in public hospitals in Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria  Nurses’ perception of the nursing profession and health care work environment in Calabar, Nigeria  Nurses personal characteristics on attitude and interest towards clinical supervision in Cross River State, Nigeria. | 2010-05-17 | 2010-05-20 | |
| West African College of Nursing | West African College of Nursing, Faculty of Community Health Creating awareness for the prevention of Breast, cervical and prostrate cancer. College of Health Technology. Mary Slessor Avenue, Calabar | 2010-09-20 | 2010-09-23 | |
| West African College of Nursing (WACN) Annual General Meeting/Scientific Conference | West African College of Nursing (WACN) Annual General Meeting/Scientific Conference on health challenges in the reduction of maternal and child mortality and morbidity in Nigeria: A collaborative effort to achieve MDGs by 2015 held at Afficient Hotel, Kano | 2010-10-11 | 2010-10-15 | |
| Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria Examiner’s Workshop | Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria Examiner’s Workshop on Competency in Nursing: The Role of Evaluation, held at Rivers Centre | 2011-08-09 | 2011-08-13 | |
| Seminar on Scientific Paper Writing | A one-day seminar on Scientific Paper Writing organized by College of Medical Sciences, University of Calabar, Calabar, Cross River State held at UNICAL Hotel Conference Centre | 2011-09-14 | 2011-09-14 | |
| Workshop on the use of NUCBD Examination Computation | A two-day workshop on the use of NUCBD Examination Computation, organized by University of Calabar, Calabar, Cross River State held at the main Library of the University of Calabar, Calabar | 2011-11-16 | 2011-11-17 | |
| West African College of Nursing (WACN) Scientific Conference | 12. West African College of Nursing (WACN) Scientific Conference on Re-Aligning Nursing Education/Practice to meet Contemporary Consumer Health Needs organized by Cross River/Akwa Ibom Branch at Sam Law Hotel Uyo Akwa Ibom State | 2011-12-05 | 2011-12-10 | |
| A multidisciplinary health research conference | 10. A multidisciplinary health research conference by WACN (FAME) Nigeria Chapter in collaboration with Directorate of Research and STEP – B Project, University of Calabar, Calabar, Cross River State, held at College of Technology, Calabar. Paper Presented:  Knowledge of medication error and measures utilized by student nurses for prevention in University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Calabar.  Knowledge and practice of malaria prevention among pregnant women attending ANC at General Hospital. | 2012-09-25 | 2012-09-27 | |
| Workshop on Mixed Methods in Nursing Research | A two-day workshop on Mixed Methods in Nursing Research held at University of Calabar, Calabar, Cross River State. | 2012-12-28 | 2012-12-29 | |
| West African College of Nursing Nigerian Chapter | 13th Scientific Conference and Annual General Meeting. Educating the Nursing and Midwifery workforce for a better health care delivery: Challenges and prospect Samsey Hotel 4 Benoni Hospital Road GRA Benin City, Edo State. | 2013-10-07 | 2013-10-11 | |
| Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria | Professional Examination for nursing and midwives in Nigeria. Prospects and challenges in a technology era. Examiners Workshop held at Asaba, Orchid Hotel. | 2014-08-11 | 2014-08-15 | |
| West African College of Nursing (WACN), Faculty of Community Health Nursing (FCHN) Nigerian Chapter | West African College of Nursing (WACN), Faculty of Community Health Nursing (FCHN) Nigerian Chapter: Scientific Conference on Health care Associated Injections: Prevention and Control International Conference Centre, University of Calabar | 2014-08-25 | 2014-08-28 | |
| Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria | 14th Biennal Nursing Leaders Conference Kaduna 2017: Consolidating on the Gains of Nursing and Midwifery Education reforms in Nigeria. Hotel Seventeen No. 6 Tafawa Balewa Way/Lafiya Road, Kaduna, Kaduna State | 2016-03-27 | 2016-03-31 | |
| West African College of Nursing (WACN) Annual General Meeting/Scientific Conference | West African College of Nursing (WACN) Annual General Meeting/Scientific Conference: Adding value to Nursing Practice: The Nigerian Perspective. 3 Monty Suites Hotel. Papers Presented:  Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Cervical Cancer Screening among female students of University of Calabar.  Perceived knowledge and awareness of precautionary measures of HIV/AIDS among senior school students in Akpabuyo, Nigeria  Health care providers knowledge and practice of focused Antenatal care is Cottage Hospital in Enugu State, South-East Enugu.  Prevalence of non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus in Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria. | 2016-10-03 | 2016-10-07 | |
| West African College of Nursing Nigerian Chapter | West African College of Nursing Nigerian Chapter AGM/Scientific Conference of Promoting Quality Nursing Education and Practice in Nigeria prospects and challenges in the 21st Century, Kaduna Conference Centre. | 2016-11-23 | 2016-11-27 | |
| workshop on Community Maternal Newborn and Child Care Practices | 3. Maternal and Child Health Unit Department of Nursing Science UNN One day workshop on Community Maternal Newborn and Child Care Practices: Strengths and Weaknesses, University of Nigeria Conference Hall Enugu | 2016-12-01 | 2016-12-01 | |
| ICM Triennial Congress | 31st ICM Triennial Congress Midwives making a difference in the World Toronto Canada. Posters Presentation:  Practice of referrals of clients among Traditional Birth Attendants in Southern Senatorial District, Calabar, Nigeria.  Reproductive Health Awareness among Secondary School Students in Northern, Cross River State, Nigeria | 2017-06-18 | 2017-06-22 | |
| West African College of Nursing | 14th Biennial General meeting 23rd Scientific Session and 37th Council Meeting: Emerging Health Emergencies: Community and Health Workforce Responsibilities in the Sub-Region ECOWAS Conference Centre, Asokoro, Abuja. Paper Presented: Determinants of referral practices of clients by Traditional Birth Attendants in Northern, Cross River State, Nigeria. | 2017-07-01 | 2017-07-07 |