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Chukwuma U. Okeafor

Publications (4)

Depression and Alcohol Use Disorder Co-Morbidity among Undergraduate Students in University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria

Chukwuma U. Okeafor, Ruth A. Obi & Inumanye N. Ojule · Asian Journal of Research in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2023

Background: Vulnerable developmental stage is encountered by university undergraduate students, where substantial changes happen in their body, brain, environment and socialization. This may result to increased vulnerability to develop addiction, alcohol use disorder and mental h...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrimps/2023/v12i2212

Socio-demographic and HIV-Related Factors Associated with Depression among Retroviral Positive Adolescents in Port Harcourt

Chukwuma U. Okeafor & Onyeunoegbunem Godstime · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2023

Introduction: Depression with HIV constitute a co-morbid condition associated with severe sequalae, which include deliberate self-harm and suicide, even among adolescents. Identifying demographic and HIV-related determinants of depression among adolescents living with HIV is vita...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijtdh/2023/v44i71423

Correlates and Pattern of Psychiatric Morbidity among Patients attending the Dermatological Clinic of a Tertiary Hospital in South-South Region of Nigeria

Bolaji Otike-Odibi, Chukwuma U. Okeafor & Dasetima D. Altraide · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2021

Introduction: Higher rates of psychiatric disorders have been reported among patients with dermatological lesions. These problems could negatively impact the quality of life of these patients. Objectives: The study aimed to assess the psychiatric morbidity among patients attendin...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijtdh/2021/v42i630466

Major Depression in the Antenatal Period in the Core Niger Delta Area of Nigeria: A Neglected Area of Practice

Ada Nkemagu Okocha, Mkpe Abbey, Alali Dan-Jumbo, Paul O. Dienye, Simeon Chijioke Amadi, Chukwuma U. Okeafor, Paul Kilalolo Biralo & Faithwin Horsfall · Asian Journal of Pregnancy and Childbirth · 2023

Background: Major antepartum depression is associated with multisystemic symptoms, functional impairment, obstetric complications and even maternal mortality secondary to suicide if not promptly treated. Aims: To determine the prevalence of antepartum depression among pregnant wo...

Open access Research Article