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Uchenna Ekwochi

Publications (3)

The Knowledge and Practice of Forced-Feeding among Mothers and Caregivers in Enugu, South East Nigeria

Ikenna K. Ndu, Uchenna Ekwochi, Chidiebere D. I. Osuorah, Josephat Chinawa, Issac Asinobi, Jude C. Eze, Ogechukwu F. Amadi & Arinze C. Egwuonwu · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2016

Background: According to the Convention of the Right of a Child, every infants and child has the right to good nutrition. In delivery of good nutrition to the child, it is however important to encourage a child to eat in a responsive-feeding (RF) rather than forced-feeding (FF) m...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJTDH/2016/19826

The Risk of Nosocomial Infection Transmission in the Paediatric Outpatient Clinic in a Developing Country

Ogechukwu F. Amadi, Awoere T. Chinawa, Isaac N. Asinobi, Uchenna Ekwochi, Obinna C. Nduagubam, Chukwunonso C. Iheji, Chikezie J. Okamkpa & Ikenna K. Ndu · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2021

Objective: As more care is provided for children in outpatient facilities, it is increasingly important to understand the potential for disease transmission and this is particularly so for nosocomial infections which are infections originating in hospitals. Knowledge of the profi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2021/v33i1530990

Complementary Feeding Practices of Mothers Resident in South-East Nigeria and Effect on Weight of Children Aged 6-23 Months

Chinyere Ukamaka Onubogu, Ebelechuku Francesca Ugochukwu, Kenneth Nchekwube Okeke, Chuka Pius Manyike, Uchenna Ekwochi & Ihuoma Kathleen Ukpabi · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2022

Background: Complementary feeds have serious impact on the growth, development, well-being and long term health of individuals. Objective: We examined the complementary feeding practices of mothers resident in southeast Nigeria. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted amon...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2022/v34i2231580