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Chidimma Anthonia Azike

Publications (6)

Understanding the Factors Promoting Mother to Child Transmission of HIV/AIDS in Nigeria

Rosemary Nneka Udeji, Chidimma Anthonia Azike, Nelyn Akunna Okoye, Emeka John Aneke, Chinazor Cordelia Offor & Onyinyechukwu Uzoamaka Oka · Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases · 2024

Mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) of HIV/AIDS remains a significant public health challenge in Nigeria. This review aimed to identify and understand key factors promoting MTCT and assess the effectiveness of current prevention interventions. A systematic literature search was c...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrid/2024/v15i5344

Comparative Evaluation of ELISA and PCR for Chlamydia trachomatis Diagnosis in HIV Patients: Implications for Screening in Resource-limited Settings

Ernest Chibuike Ohanu, Rhoda Nwalozie & Chidimma Anthonia Azike · International Journal of Pathogen Research · 2025

Background: Chlamydia trachomatis, a prevalent and often asymptomatic global STI, leads to severe reproductive health complications if undiagnosed. Accurate diagnosis is vital for control, but cost and infrastructure limit highly sensitive NAATs like PCR in resource-constrained s...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpr/2025/v14i6413

Assessing the Impact of Community Health Workforce on the Efficiency and Accessibility of Healthcare Delivery

Saidu Malgwi Hassan, Ernest Chinedu Okoli, Chidimma Anthonia Azike, Nelyn Akunna Okoye & Nelson Keclechi ADINDU · Archives of Current Research International · 2024

The role of Community Health Workers (CHWs) in improving healthcare delivery, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), has garnered increased attention due to their ability to bridge the gap between formal health systems and underserved communities. This study as...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/acri/2024/v24i10918

Vaccination Hesitancy and Zero-Dose Children in Borno State, Nigeria: Comparative Analysis of Urban Priority and Non-priority LGAs and their Implications for Immunization Coverage

Saidu Malgwi Hassan, Ernest Chinedu Okoli, Chidimma Anthonia Azike & Nelyn Akunna Okoye · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2024

Background: This study delves into the multifaceted landscape of childhood immunization within urban settings, focusing on vaccine refusal, non-compliance (including partial compliance or defaulter households), and their impacts on immunization coverage. The research, conducted a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijtdh/2024/v45i101595

Improving Detection of Trichomonas vaginalis Infection among Adult Females in a Resource-poor Setting in Ogoniland, Niger Delta, Nigeria

Easter Godwin Nwokah, Ziganubari Monica Monday & Chidimma Anthonia Azike · Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases · 2019

Aim: Trichomonas vaginalis infection is a neglected tropical parasitic infection affecting mostly women of child bearing age, especially those of low socio-economic status and those that have poor hygiene lifestyle. Unfortunately, the traditional wet mount microscopy routinely us...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrid/2019/v2i230101

Prevalence of Helicobacter pylori, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, Malaria Infections, and High Serum Prostate Specific Antigen Levels among Individuals at the Rivers State University, Nigeria: Findings of a Free Medical Outreach

Ibioku Elekima, Barinaaziga Sunday Mbeera, Thankgod Prince Ohaka, Chidimma Anthonia Azike, Onyemaechi Collins Micah, Easter Godwin Nwokah, Onyemaechi Uchechukwu, Vivian Nkemkanma Agi, Amarachi Bridget Ibuchim-Owabie, Chinyere Omereji-David, Ollor Amba Ollor, Helen Waribo, Ibitoroko George-Opuda, Adline Ben-Chioma & Tombari Pius Monsi · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2024

Background: Co-morbidity of infections and non-infectious diseases is increasing in developing societies with little effort in identifying these trends. The study aimed to estimate the prevalence of Helicobacter pylori, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, malaria infections, and high ser...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijtdh/2024/v45i21515