Dr. Adaora Adeline Okechukwu
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Dr. Adaora Adeline Okechukwu

Senior Lecturer
University of Abuja Teaching Hospital, Nigeria

Highest Degree
M.B.B.Ch. in Paediatrics from University of Jos, Jos, Nigeria

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Area of Interest:

Biomedical Sciences
100%
Medical Bacteriology
62%
Paediatric Anaesthesia
90%
Biomedical Biotechnology
75%
Molecualar Biology
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
0
Chapters
0
Articles
0
Abstracts
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Selected Publications

  1. Okechukwu, A.A., M.S. Dalili, U.D. Itanyi and J.O. Lawson, 2017. Abnormalities in liver function tests in HIV positive children on highly anti-retroviral therapy in a tertiary hospital in Abuja, Nigeria. J. Adv. Med. Med. Res., 22: 1-11.
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  2. Okechukwu, A.A., J.O. Lawson, D.U. Itanyi and M.S. Dalili, 2017. Renal function abnormalities in HIV-infected children and adolescents on antiretroviral therapy at the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital, Gwagwalada, Nigeria: A cross-sectional study. Int. J. Trop. Dis. Health, 26: 1-12.
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  3. Okechukwu, A.A., J.O. Lawson and M. Dalilo, 2017. Dyslipidemia in HIV infected children and adolescents on highly active antiretroviral therapy in Abuja, Nigeria. J. Adv. Med. Med. Res., 24: 1-11.
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  4. Itanyi, U.D. and A.A. Okechukwu, 2017. Computed tomography imaging features of chronic headaches in Abuja, Nigeria. Asian J. Med. Health, 5: 1-8.
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  5. Amadi, H.O., C.T. Adesina, E.K. Olateju, S. Omokaro and A.A. Okechukwu, 2017. Validation of a novel technique that minimises early neonatal deaths-a comparative study. J. Pediatr. Neonatal Care, Vol. 6. 10.15406/jpnc.2017.06.00232.
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  6. Okechukwu, A.A., E. Ekop, C.D. Ndukwe and K.E. Olateju, 2016. Acceptance of provider-initiated testing and counseling for HIV infection by caregivers in a tertiary health institution in Abuja, Nigeria: A cross sectional study. Pan Afr. Med. J., Vol. 24. 10.11604/pamj.2016.24.245.9057.
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  7. Okechukwu, A.A., O.A. Okechukwu and I.O. Chiaha, 2015. Burden of HIV infection in children with severe acute malnutrition at the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital Gwagwalada, Nigeria. J. HIV Clin. Scient. Res., 2: 55-61.
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  8. Okechukwu, A.A. and F.I. Amajuoyi, 2015. First and second line highly active anti-retroviral therapy failure in HIV infected Nigerian children at University of Abuja Teaching Hospital Gwagwalada, Nigeria. J. HIV Clin. Scient. Res., 2: 49-54.
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  9. Omoni, A.O., P.S. Christian, W.E. Sadoh, A. Okechukwu and E. Olateju et al., 2013. Immunologic outcomes of antiretroviral therapy among HIV-infected Nigerian children and its association with early infant feeding and nutritional status at treatment initiation. Pediatr. Infect. Dis. J., 32: e291-e297.
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  10. Olateju, K.C., A.A. Okechukwu and A.O. Mokuolu, 2012. Neonatal septicaemia at the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital, Gwagwalada, Nigeria. New Niger. J. Clin. Res., 1: 85-92.
  11. Okechukwu, O.I., A.A. Okechukwu, H. Noye-Nortey and Owusu-Agyei, 2012. Waste disposal and management issues in Kintampo North district of Ghana. J. Med. Med. Sci., 3: 590-597.
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  12. Okechukwu, O.I., A.A. Okechukwu, H. Noye-Nortey and Owusu-Agyei, 2012. Toilet practices among the inhabitants of Kintampo district of Northern Ghana. J. Med. Med. Sci., 3: 522-530.
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  13. Okechukwu, O.I., A.A. Okechukwu, H. Noye-Nortey and Owusu-Agyei, 2012. Health perception of indiscrimate waste disposal-a Ghanaian case study. J. Med. Med. Sci., 3: 146-154.
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  14. Chiaha, O.I., A.A. Okechukwu and T. Adekola, 2012. Knowledge and impact of HIV/AIDS awareness campaign among secondary school students in Gwagwalada area council of federal capital territory, Abuja. New Niger. J. Clin. Res., 2: 180-186.
  15. Okechukwu, A.A., O.I. Okechukwu and J. Paul, 2011. Patterns of skin disorder and its relationship with CD4+ cell count in a cohort of HIV-infected children. J. Med. Med. Sci., 2: 1131-1138.
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  16. Okechukwu, A.A., K. Olateju and E.O. Atunde, 2011. Congenital malaria in neonates suspected of having neonatal sepsis. Niger. J. Paediatr., 38: 82-89.
  17. Okechukwu, A.A., 2011. Recent advances in the diagnosis of childhood tuberculosis. New Niger. J. Clin. Res., 1: 65-72.
  18. Okechukwu, A.A., 2011. Discharge against medical advice in children at the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital, Gwagwalada, Nigeria. J. Med. Med. Sci., 2: 949-954.
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  19. Okechukwu, A.A. and O.I. Okechukwu, 2011. Sero-reversion time of HIV exposed un-infected Nigeria children. J. Med. Med. Sci., 2: 914-919.
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  20. Okechukwu, A.A. and O.I. Okechukwu, 2011. Prevalence of paediatric HIV infection in Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. Niger. J. Med., 20: 409-413.
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  21. Okechukwu, A.A. and O.I. Okechukwu, 2011. Clinical correlate of tuberculosis in HIV co-infected children at the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital, Gwagwalada, Nigeria. Niger. J. Clin. Pract., 14: 206-211.
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  22. Okechukwu, A.A. and N. Nwalozie, 2011. Kaposi sarcoma in a Nigerian child: A case report. New Niger. J. Clin. Res., 1: 56-61.
  23. Okechukwu, A.A. and K. Olateju, 2011. Symptomatic and asymptomatic neonatal malaria in Abuja. J. Med. Med. Sci., 2: 722-727.
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  24. Okechukwu, A.A. and C.C. Mamuna, 2011. Immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome: Case series from Abuja. J. Med. Med. Sci., 2: 718-721.
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  25. Okechukwu, A.A. and C. Nwalozie, 2011. Morbidity and mortality pattern of admissions into the emergency paediatric unit of University of Abuja Teaching Hospital, Gwagwalada. Niger. J. Med., 20: 109-113.
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  26. Okechukwu, A.A., D. Gambo and I.O. Okechukwu, 2010. Prevalence of anaemia in HIV-infected children at the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital, Gwagwalada. Niger. J. Med., 19: 50-57.
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  27. Okechukwu, A.A., 2010. Morbidity pattern in paediatric outpatient unit of the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital, Gwagwalada, Nigeria. Niger. J. Clin. Pract., 13: 1-6.
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  28. Okechukwu, A.A., E.C. Okpe and A.A. Okolo, 2009. Exclusive breastfeeding and postnatal changes in maternal anthropometry. Niger. J. Clin. Pract., 12: 383-388.
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  29. Okechukwu, A.A. and O.I. Okechukwu, 2009. Clinical and immunological efficacy of highly anti-retroviral therapy on paediatric patients at the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital, Gwagwalada. Niger. J. Paediatr., 36: 9-16.
  30. Okechukwu, A.A. and A. Achonwa, 2009. Morbidity and mortality patterns of admissions into the special care baby unit of University of Abuja Teaching Hospital, Gwagwalada, Nigeria. Niger. J. Clin. Pract., 12: 389-394.
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  31. Okechukwu, A.A., D. Gambo and O.I. Okechukwu, 2008. The clinical features of paediatric HIV/AIDS at presentation at the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital, Gwagwalada. Niger. J. Med., 17: 433-438.
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  32. Okechukwu, A.A. and I.E. Abdulrahaman, 2008. The impact of prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV programme in the federal capital territory, Abuja. Niger. J. Med., 17: 191-197.
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  33. Okechukwu, A.A. and G.A. Otokpa, 2008. Pattern of growth of exclusively breastfed infants born at the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital, Gwagwalada, Nigeria. Mary Slessor J. Med., 8: 34-41.
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  34. Okechukwu, A.A., 2007. Infant feeding practices among mothers delivered at the Jos university teaching hospital intending to breastfeed exclusively for six months. Niger. J. Clin. Pract., 10: 194-199.
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  35. Okechukwu, A.A. and A.A. Okolo, 2006. Exclusive breastfeeding frequency during first seven days of life in a term neonates. Niger. Postgrad. Med. J., 13: 309-312.
  36. Ighogboja, I., O.A. Angyo and A.A. Okechukwu, 1996. Clinical and epidemiological feature of childhood Acute Lower Respiratory Tract (ALRT) in Jos. Niger. J. Paediatr., 23: 42-48.