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University at Buffalo, State University of New York: Buffalo, US

2024-07-01 to present | Assistant Professor (Medicine)
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Obinna Ekwunife

Works (40)

Collaborative design of a care pathway for pharmacy-based PrEP delivery in Nigeria: insights from stakeholder consultation

BMC Health Services Research
2024-12-18 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1186/s12913-024-12107-4
Part of ISSN: 1472-6963
Contributors: Obinna I. Ekwunife; Theodora C. Omenoba; Ugochi Eyong; Valentine Okelu; Michael Alagbile; Ifeanyi Ume; Ambrose Eze; Aderinola Fisayo; Gloria Aidoo-Frimpong; Farah Shroff et al.
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Measuring the performance of computer vision artificial intelligence to interpret images of HIV self-testing results

Frontiers in Public Health
2024-02-07 | Journal article
DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1334881
Part of ISSN: 2296-2565
Contributors: Stephanie D. Roche; Obinna I. Ekwunife; Rouella Mendonca; Benn Kwach; Victor Omollo; Shengruo Zhang; Patricia Ongwen; David Hattery; Sam Smedinghoff; Sarah Morris et al.
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Interventions to increase mammography screening uptake among women living in low-income and middle-income countries: a systematic review

BMJ Open
2023-02 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-066928
Part of ISSN: 2044-6055
Part of ISSN: 2044-6055
Contributors: Ifeoma Nduka; Izuchukwu Loveth Ejie; Charles Okafor; George Uchenna Eleje; Obinna Ikechukwu Ekwunife
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Impact of conditional economic incentives and motivational interviewing on health outcomes of adolescents living with HIV in Anambra State, Nigeria: A cluster-randomised trial

Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications
2022-12 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1016/j.conctc.2022.100997
Contributors: Obinna Ikechukwu Ekwunife; Maureen Ugonwa Anetoh; Stephen Okorafor Kalu; Prince Udegbunam Ele; Bolaji Emmanuel Egbewale; George Uchenna Eleje
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Interventions to increase the uptake and continuation of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) by adolescent girls and young women at high risk of HIV in low-income and middle-income countries: a scoping review

BMJ Global Health
2022-12 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1136/bmjgh-2022-009474
Contributors: Obinna Ikechukwu Ekwunife; Izuchukwu Loveth Ejie; Valentine Okelu; Carol Mita; Oluwale Durosinmi-Eti; Antonia Powell; Molly F Franke
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Description of global innovative methods in developing the WHO Community Engagement Package

BMJ Open
2022-06 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-063144
Part of ISSN: 2044-6055
Part of ISSN: 2044-6055
Contributors: Yolanda Vargas Bayugo; Meredith Labarda; Jose Rene Bagani Cruz; Jana Deborah Mier-Alpano; Pauline Marie Padilla Tiangco; Ukam Oyene; Semeeh Akinwale Omoleke; Allan Ulitin; Alberto Ong Jr; Marvinson Fajardo et al.
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ASSESSING HOME DELIVERY MODEL OPTION FOR IMPROVING ACCESS TO ANTIRETROVIRAL THERAPY; PROTOCOL FOR A CLUSTER- RANDOMIZED TRIAL IN ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA

2021-04-30 | Other
DOI: 10.1101/2021.04.27.21256089
Contributors: Ajagu Nnenna; Offu Ogochukwu; Nduka Sunday; Ekwunife Ikechukwu Obinna
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Effects of nutritional supplements on the re-infection rate of soil-transmitted helminths in school-age children: A systematic review and meta-analysis

PLOS ONE
2020-08-13 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0237112
Contributors: Aisha Ummi Jibrin Isah; Frank Wieringa; Obinna Ikechukwu Ekwunife; Izuchukwu Loveth Ejie; Olena Mandrik
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Satisfaction of Nigerian patients with health services: A protocol for a systematic review

Systematic Reviews
2019 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1186/s13643-019-1160-z
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2-s2.0-85074386227

Part of ISBN:

20464053
Contributors: Akunne, M.O.; Okonta, M.J.; Ukwe, C.V.; Heise, T.L.; Ekwunife, O.I.
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Systematic reviews as a “lens of evidence”: Determinants of cost-effectiveness of breast cancer screening

Cancer Medicine
2019 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1002/cam4.2498
EID:

2-s2.0-85073975206

Part of ISBN:

20457634
Contributors: Mandrik, O.; Ekwunife, O.I.; Meheus, F.; Severens, J.L.; Lhachimi, S.; Uyl-de Groot, C.A.; Murillo, R.
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Conditional economic incentives and motivational interviewing to improve adolescents’ retention in HIV care and adherence to antiretroviral therapy in Southeast Nigeria: study protocol for a cluster randomised trial

Trials
2018-12 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1186/s13063-018-3095-4
Contributors: Obinna Ikechukwu Ekwunife; Maureen Ugonwa Anetoh; Stephen Okorafor Kalu; Prince Udegbulam Ele; George Uchenna Eleje
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Challenges in Cost-Effectiveness Analysis Modelling of HPV Vaccines in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Systematic Review and Practice Recommendations

PharmacoEconomics
2017 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1007/s40273-016-0451-7
EID:

2-s2.0-84988446732

Part of ISBN:

11792027 11707690
Contributors: Ekwunife, O.I.; O’Mahony, J.F.; Gerber Grote, A.; Mosch, C.; Paeck, T.; Lhachimi, S.K.
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Cost benefit analysis of malaria rapid diagnostic test: the perspective of Nigerian community pharmacists

Malaria Journal
2017 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1186/s12936-016-1648-0
EID:

2-s2.0-85010058326

Part of ISBN:

14752875
Contributors: Ezennia, I.J.; Nduka, S.O.; Ekwunife, O.I.
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Cost benefit of investment on quality in pharmaceutical manufacturing: WHO GMP pre- and post-certification of a Nigerian pharmaceutical manufacturer

BMC Health Services Research
2017 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1186/s12913-017-2610-8
EID:

2-s2.0-85029592202

Part of ISBN:

14726963
Contributors: Anyakora, C.; Ekwunife, O.; Alozie, F.; Esuga, M.; Ukwuru, J.; Onya, S.; Nwokike, J.
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Cost-effectiveness analysis of diarrhoea management approaches in Nigeria: A decision analytical model

PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
2017 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0006124
EID:

2-s2.0-85040000507

Part of ISBN:

19352735 19352727
Contributors: Okafor, C.E.; Ekwunife, O.I.
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Repurposed Therapeutic Agents Targeting the Ebola Virus: A Systematic Review

Current Therapeutic Research - Clinical and Experimental
2017 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1016/j.curtheres.2017.01.007
EID:

2-s2.0-85019612574

Part of ISBN:

18790313 0011393X
Contributors: Sweiti, H.; Ekwunife, O.; Jaschinski, T.; Lhachimi, S.K.
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Smokeless Tobacco and Oral Potentially Malignant Disorders in South Asia: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Nicotine & tobacco research : official journal of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco
2017 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1093/ntr/ntw310
EID:

2-s2.0-85048081047

Part of ISBN:

1469994X
Contributors: Khan, Z.; Khan, S.; Christianson, L.; Rehman, S.; Ekwunife, O.; Samkange-Zeeb, F.
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What determines the effects and costs of breast cancer screening? A protocol of a systematic review of reviews

Systematic Reviews
2017 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1186/s13643-017-0510-y
EID:

2-s2.0-85021329578

Part of ISBN:

20464053
Contributors: Mandrik, O.; Ekwunife, O.I.; Zielonke, N.; Meheus, F.; Severens, J.L.; Lhachimi, S.K.; Murillo, R.
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Evaluating the sensitivity of EQ-5D in a sample of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus in two tertiary health care facilities in Nigeria

BMC Research Notes
2016 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1186/s13104-015-1832-2
EID:

2-s2.0-84954364988

Part of ISBN:

17560500
Contributors: Ekwunife, O.I.; Ezenduka, C.C.; Uzoma, B.E.
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Mothers' willingness to pay for HPV vaccines in Anambra state, Nigeria: A cross sectional contingent valuation study

Cost Effectiveness and Resource Allocation
2016 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1186/s12962-016-0057-0
EID:

2-s2.0-85007499664

Part of ISBN:

14787547
Contributors: Umeh, I.B.; Nduka, S.O.; Ekwunife, O.I.
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Smokeless tobacco and oral potentially malignant disorders in South Asia: A protocol for a systematic review

Systematic Reviews
2016 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1186/s13643-016-0320-7
EID:

2-s2.0-84983499597

Part of ISBN:

20464053
Contributors: Khan, Z.; Khan, S.; Christianson, L.; Rehman, S.; Ekwunife, O.; Samkange-Zeeb, F.
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Assessing cost-effectiveness of HPV vaccines with decision analytic models: what are the distinct challenges of low- and middle-income countries? A protocol for a systematic review

Systematic Reviews
2015 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1186/s13643-015-0057-8
EID:

2-s2.0-84939164017

Part of ISBN:

20464053
Contributors: Ekwunife, O.I.; Grote, A.G.; Mosch, C.; O'Mahony, J.F.; Lhachimi, S.K.
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Engaging Nigerian community pharmacists in public health programs: Assessment of their knowledge, attitude and practice in Enugu metropolis

Journal of Pharmaceutical Policy and Practice
2015 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1186/s40545-015-0048-0
EID:

2-s2.0-84983097743

Part of ISBN:

20523211
Contributors: Offu, O.; Anetoh, M.; Okonta, M.; Ekwunife, O.
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Ignorance about Chlamydia compared to gonorrhea infection among sexually active people in Nigeria

International Journal of Health Promotion and Education
2015 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1080/14635240.2015.1016622
EID:

2-s2.0-84948713130

Part of ISBN:

21649545 14635240
Contributors: Oreh, N.C.; Ekwunife, O.I.
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Repurposed therapeutic agents targeting the Ebola virus: A protocol for a systematic review

Systematic Reviews
2015 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1186/s13643-015-0153-9
EID:

2-s2.0-84961194393

Part of ISBN:

20464053
Contributors: Sweiti, H.; Ekwunife, O.; Jaschinski, T.; Lhachimi, S.K.
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Drugs use pattern for uncomplicated malaria in medicine retail outlets in Enugu urban, southeast Nigeria: Implications for malaria treatment policy

Malaria Journal
2014 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1186/1475-2875-13-243
EID:

2-s2.0-84903982991

Part of ISBN:

14752875
Contributors: Ezenduka, C.C.; Ogbonna, B.O.; Ekwunife, O.I.; Okonta, M.J.; Esimone, C.O.
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Satisfaction of HIV patients with pharmaceutical services in South Eastern Nigerian hospitals

International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy
2014 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1007/s11096-014-0006-y
EID:

2-s2.0-84910656268

Part of ISBN:

22107703
Contributors: Okoye, M.O.; Ukwe, V.C.; Okoye, T.C.; Adibe, M.O.; Ekwunife, O.I.
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Cost-utility analysis of antihypertensive medications in Nigeria: A decision analysis

Cost Effectiveness and Resource Allocation
2013 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1186/1478-7547-11-2
EID:

2-s2.0-84872593351

Part of ISBN:

14787547
Contributors: Ekwunife, O.I.; Okafor, C.E.; Ezenduka, C.C.; Udeogaranya, P.O.
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Health Utilities Index Mark 3 (HUI3) demonstrated construct validity in a Nigerian population with hypertension

Quality of Life Research
2013 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1007/s11136-012-0150-6
EID:

2-s2.0-84878395301

Part of ISBN:

09629343
Contributors: Ekwunife, O.I.; Aguwa, C.N.; Igboeli, N.U.
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Concurrent use of complementary and alternative medicine with antiretroviral therapy reduces adherence to HIV medications

International Journal of Pharmacy Practice
2012 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1111/j.2042-7174.2012.00204.x
EID:

2-s2.0-84866108296

Part of ISBN:

09617671 20427174
Contributors: Ekwunife, O.I.; Oreh, C.; Ubaka, C.M.
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Development of a patient satisfaction questionnaire for HIV/AIDS patients in Nigeria

International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy
2012 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1007/s11096-011-9596-9
EID:

2-s2.0-84860792373

Part of ISBN:

22107703
Contributors: Njilele, A.C.; Ukwe, C.V.; Okonta, J.M.; Ekwunife, O.I.
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Does the clinical clerkship course improve students' attitudes towards pharmaceutical care?

International Journal of Pharmacy Practice
2012 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1111/j.2042-7174.2012.00191.x
EID:

2-s2.0-84863636618

Part of ISBN:

09617671 20427174
Contributors: Ubaka, C.M.; Ekwunife, O.I.; Adibe, M.O.
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Health state utilities of a population of Nigerian hypertensive patients

BMC Research Notes
2011 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1186/1756-0500-4-528
EID:

2-s2.0-83155191043

Part of ISBN:

17560500
Contributors: Ekwunife, O.I.; Aguwa, C.N.; Adibe, M.O.; Barikpaoar, E.; Onwuka, C.J.
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Increasing use of artemisinin-based combination therapy for Treatment of malaria infection in Nigerian hospitals

Pharmacy Practice
2010 | Journal article
DOI: 10.4321/S1886-36552010000400007
EID:

2-s2.0-78650548206

Part of ISBN:

18863655
Contributors: Igboeli, N.U.; Ukwe, C.V.; Ekwunife, O.I.
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Knowledge and treatment seeking pattern of malaria infection in Abakaliki, Ebonyi state

Research Journal of Pharmaceutical, Biological and Chemical Sciences
2010 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-79952596663

Part of ISBN:

09758585
Contributors: Ekwunife, O.I.; Ukwe, C.V.; Awanye, A.M.
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Self-reported adherence to HAART in South-Eastern Nigeria is related to patients' use of pill box

Sahara J
2010 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1080/17290376.2010.9724950
EID:

2-s2.0-77957554410

Part of ISBN:

18134424 17290376
Contributors: Ukwe, C.V.; Ekwunife, O.I.; Udeogaranya, P.O.; Iwuamadi, U.I.
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Assessment of attitudes of University of Nigeria pharmacy students toward pharmaceutical care

Pharmacy Practice
2009 | Journal article
DOI: 10.4321/S1886-36552009000300003
EID:

2-s2.0-70349215655

Part of ISBN:

18863655
Contributors: Udeogaranya, P.O.; Ukwe, C.V.; Ekwunife, O.I.
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Drug utilisation study of antimalarials for the treatment of hospitalised children under five in south-eastern Nigeria

Pharmacoepidemiology and Drug Safety
2008 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1002/pds.1669
EID:

2-s2.0-59649118274

Part of ISBN:

10538569 10991557
Contributors: Ukwe, C.V.; Ekwunife, O.I.
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Effect of pharmaceutical care programme on blood pressure and quality of life in a Nigerian pharmacy

Pharmacy World and Science
2008 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1007/s11096-007-9151-x
EID:

2-s2.0-36448963771

Part of ISBN:

09281231
Contributors: Aguwa, C.N.; Ukwe, C.V.; Ekwunife, O.I.
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Assessment of HIV/AIDS awareness and changes in sexual practices among secondary school students in Nsukka environment

Tropical Doctor
2007 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1258/004947507782333071
EID:

2-s2.0-38449101207

Part of ISBN:

00494755
Contributors: Okonta, J.M.; Momoh, M.A.; Ekwunife, O.I.; Mbagwu, I.S.U.; Abali, S.O.
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Peer review (8 reviews for 7 publications/grants)

Review activity for AIDS and behavior. (2)
Review activity for American journal of preventive medicine. (1)
Review activity for Applied health economics and health policy. (1)
Review activity for BMC health services research (1)
Review activity for BMC women's health (1)
Review activity for F1000Research. (1)
Review activity for PharmacoEconomics - open. (1)
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