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Okonkwo Evelyn Ijeoma

Publications (5)

Prevalence of Malaria and Typhoid Co-Infection among Patients in Afikpo, Ebonyi State, Nigeria

Okonkwo Evelyn Ijeoma, Elendu C. Onwuchekwa, Uka-Kalu, Ezinne Chioma, V. U. Olugbue & Nnachi Antoinette Sache · International Journal of Pathogen Research · 2026

Malaria and typhoid fever are important causes of febrile illness in tropical regions and may occur concurrently in areas where both infections are endemic. Their overlapping clinical manifestations can complicate differential diagnosis and may contribute to inappropriate treatme...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpr/2026/v15i5486

Extended-Spectrum Beta-lactamase and Metallo-beta-lactamase Production among Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae Strains from Urine of Pregnant Women in Afikpo, Ebonyi State, Nigeria

Olugbue Victor Uzochukwu, Okonkwo Evelyn Ijeoma, Ogundapo Solomon Segun, Nkama Onochie Jeff., Uchendu Damian Odochi & Eze Blessing Nwadimkpa · Biotechnology Journal International · 2023

Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the occurrence of Extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) and Metallo-beta-lactamase (MBL) among Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae strains from pregnant women attending Mater Misericordia Hospital Afikpo, Ebonyi state, Nigeria....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/bji/2023/v27i4689

Assessment of Maternal Knowledge and Practices on Strategies for Reducing Malnutrition among Children (0–5 Years) in Umuahia North LGA, Abia State, Nigeria

Elekeh, Rosemary Ichita, Eze Zipporah Chinonyerem & Okonkwo Evelyn Ijeoma · Asian Journal of Food Research and Nutrition · 2026

Background: Malnutrition among children under five years of age remains a major public health challenge in developing countries, contributing significantly to childhood morbidity, mortality, impaired growth, and poor cognitive development. Despite various nutrition interventions,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajfrn/2026/v5i4439

Feeding Practices among Senior Civil Servants in Umuahia North Local Government Area, Abia State, Nigeria

Elekeh, Rosemary Ichita, Iheme Emmanuel & Okonkwo Evelyn Ijeoma · Asian Journal of Research in Nursing and Health · 2026

Background: Feeding practices are important determinants of nutritional status and long-term health outcomes. Rapid urbanisation, increasing income levels, changing lifestyles, and the proliferation of convenience foods have significantly influenced dietary behaviours among worki...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrnh/2026/v9i1406

Challenges of Nursing Mother’s towards Exclusive Breastfeeding in Nigeria

Elekeh, Rosemary Ichita, Ibegbulem Ifeoma Calista & Okonkwo Evelyn Ijeoma · International Journal of Research and Reports in Gynaecology · 2026

Background: Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) is one of the most effective interventions for ensuring optimal infant nutrition, growth, immunity, and survival during the first six months of life. Despite the recommendations of the World Health Organization, the practice of exclusive...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijrrgy/2026/v9i1182