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Chigozie Okafor

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Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital: Nnewi, NG

2022-02-11 to present | Hospital consultant (Obstetrics and gynaecology )
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Education and qualifications (3)

National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria: Lagos, NG

2012 to 2022 | FMCOG (OBGYN )
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West African College of Surgeons: LAGOS, NG

2012 to 2020 | FWACS (OBGYN)
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Nnamdi Azikiwe University: Awka, NG

2004 to 2010 | Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) (Medicine and Surgery )
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Works (29)

Transvaginal ultrasonography-measured cervical length versus the modified Bishop score for preinduction cervical assessment at term: A randomised controlled trial

Ultrasound
2024-11-07 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1177/1742271X241288156
Contributors: Chigozie G Okafor; George U Eleje; Joseph I Ikechebelu; Chisolum O Okafor; Betrand O Nwosu; Chidinma C Okafor; Gerald O Udigwe; Johnbosco E Mamah; Evaristus C Ezema; Chukwudi A Ogabido et al.
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Placental Malaria and Its Relationship with Neonatal Birth Weight among Primigravidae: An Analytical Cross-sectional Study

Exploratory Research and Hypothesis in Medicine
2024-06-20 | Journal article
DOI: 10.14218/ERHM.2023.00015
Contributors: Kingsley R. Oranuka; Calvin Chama; Ibrahim O. Adogu; Chigozie G. Okafor; George U. Eleje; Emmanuel O. Ugwu; Olumide P. Adeleke; Palmer H. Obakpororo; Kenneth O. Nnabuchi; Abdulazeez Yusuf et al.
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Double true umbilical cord knots coexisting with a nuchal cord with successful fetal outcome: A case report.

SAGE open medical case reports
2024-03 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1177/2050313x241239524
PMID: 38495733
PMC: PMC10943703
Contributors: Eleje GU; Nwammuo CB; Nnamani KO; Igbodike EP; Nwankwo EU; Okafor CG; Njoku TK; Ekwebene OC; Egwuatu EC; Malachy DE et al.
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CHIGOZIE GEOFFREY OKAFOR via Europe PubMed Central

Intravenous versus intramuscular oxytocin injection for preventing uterine atonic primary postpartum haemorrhage in third stage of labour: A double-blind randomised controlled trial.

SAGE open medicine
2024-02 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1177/20503121241230484
PMID: 38406581
PMC: PMC10894536
Contributors: Okaforcha EI; Eleje GU; Ikechebelu JI; Ezeama CO; Igbodike EP; Ugwu EO; Okpala BC; Mbachu II; Umeononihu OS; Ogabido CA et al.
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CHIGOZIE GEOFFREY OKAFOR via Europe PubMed Central

Medical doctor’s perspectives on antibiotic self-medication in pregnant women from a Sub-Saharan African country

2024-02 | Preprint
DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-3951807/v1
PPR: PPR808208
Contributors: Umeh K; Adaji S; Sacks M; Eleje GU; Umeh EO; Ushie S; Okafor CG; Oguejiofor CB; Bawa U; Bature S et al.
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Diagnostic and management challenges of a rare case of caesarean scar pregnancy in a low-resource setting: a case report

SAGE Open Medical Case Reports
2024-01 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1177/2050313X241286670
Contributors: Malarchy E Nwankwo; Richard O Egeonu; Arinze C Ikeotuonye; George U Eleje; Chisolum O Okafor; Golibe C Ikpeze; Samuel N Ugadu; Chimezie M Agbanu; Adamalarchy F Nwankwo; Chigozie G Okafor
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Prophylactic tranexamic acid for reducing intraoperative blood loss during cesarean section in women at high risk of postpartum hemorrhage: A double-blind placebo randomized controlled trial.

Women's health (London, England)
2024-01 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1177/17455057231225311
PMID: 38279808
PMC: PMC10822094
Contributors: Ortuanya KE; Eleje GU; Ezugwu FO; Odugu BU; Ikechebelu JI; Ugwu EO; Eke AC; Awkadigwe FI; Ezenwaeze MN; Ofor IJ et al.
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Spontaneous haemoperitoneum in pregnancy in women with endometriosis: Diagnostic challenges and management strategies

SAGE Open Medicine
2024-01 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1177/20503121241243245
Contributors: Johnbosco Emmanuel Mamah; Chichetaram Ruth Otu; Chidinma Charity Okafor; Chigozie Geoffrey Okafor
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A randomized controlled trial of rectal versus intramuscular diclofenac for post-operative analgesia after open myomectomy.

European journal of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive biology
2023-11 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2023.11.029
PMID: 38043222
Contributors: Irechukwu JC; Eleje GU; Iwe BC; Ikpeze OC; Ikeotuonye AC; Ede EE; Okafor CC; Malachy DE; Okafor CG
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Association between serum vitamin D status and uterine leiomyomas: a case-control study.

Obstetrics & gynecology science
2023-10 | Journal article
DOI: 10.5468/ogs.23143
PMID: 37848168
PMC: PMC10792299
Contributors: Okoro CC; Ikpeze OC; Eleje GU; Udigwe GO; Ezeama CO; Ugboaja JO; Enechukwu CI; Umeononihu OS; Ogabido CA; Oguejiofor CB et al.
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Effects of speculum lubrication on cervical smears for cervical cancer screening: a double blind randomized clinical trial

2023-09 | Preprint
DOI: 10.1101/2023.09.17.23295694
PPR: PPR727170
Contributors: Ilika CP; Eleje GU; Chiemeka ME; Ilika FN; Ikechebelu JI; Ilika VC; Ugwu EO; Ofor IJ; Ogelle OM; Umeononihu OS et al.
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Active versus expectant management for premature rupture of membranes at term: A randomized, controlled study.

The Journal of international medical research
2023-08 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1177/03000605231195451
PMID: 37656970
PMC: PMC10478565
Contributors: Awkadigwe FI; Ezugwu FO; Eleje GU; Nweze SO; Odugu BU; Dinwoke VO; Olu EA; Ortuanya KE; Ezenwaeze MN; Eze OC et al.
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A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Prevalence of Triplex Infections (Combined Human Immunodeficiency Virus, Hepatitis B Virus, and Hepatitis C Virus) among Pregnant Women in Nigeria.

Obstetrics and gynecology international
2023-07 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1155/2023/3551297
PMID: 37492627
PMC: PMC10365920
Contributors: Eleje GU; Loto OM; Usman HA; Onubogu CU; Fiebai PO; Akaba GO; Rabiu A; Mbachu II; Chibuzor MT; Chukwuanukwu RC et al.
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Obstetric Outcome of Induction of Labour in a Tertiary Hospital in Nigeria: A Five-Year Retrospective Cross-Sectional Study.

International journal of innovative research in medical science
2023-07 | Journal article
DOI: 10.23958/ijirms/vol08-i07/1706
PMID: 37987020
PMC: PMC10659585
Contributors: Ugwuoroko HC; Eleje GU; Okafor CG; Okechukwu ZC; Eke AC; Okoro CC; Okafor LU; Okafor CC; Ogabido CA; Njoku TK et al.
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Efficacy and safety of Mojeaga remedy in combination with conventional oral iron therapy for correcting anemia in obstetric population: A phase II randomized pilot clinical trial.

PloS one
2023-05 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0285474
PMID: 37155690
PMC: PMC10166496
Contributors: Eleje GU; Ezebialu IU; Enebe JT; Ezeora NC; Ugwu EO; Ake ID; Nwankwo EU; Enyinna PK; Okoro CC; Asuoha CP et al.
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Efficacy of zinc supplementation for the treatment of dysmenorrhoea: a double-blind randomised controlled trial.

The Journal of international medical research
2023-05 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1177/03000605231171489
PMID: 37165643
PMC: PMC10184220
Contributors: Obiagwu HI; Eleje GU; Obiechina NJA; Nwosu BO; Udigwe GO; Ikechebelu JI; Ugboaja JO; Okoro CC; Okonkwo IO; Okwuosa AO et al.
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A Five-Year Review of Feto-Maternal Outcome of Antepartum Haemorrhage in a Tertiary Center.

International journal of innovative research in medical science
2023-03 | Journal article
DOI: 10.23958/ijirms/vol08-i03/1637
PMID: 37006445
PMC: PMC10066273
Contributors: Oguejiofor CB; Okafor CD; Eleje GU; Ikechebelu JI; Okafor CG; Ugboaja JO; Ogabido CA; Njoku TK; Umeononihu OS; Okpala BC et al.
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The impact of COVID-19 on the birth rate in Nigeria: a report from population-based registries.

Infectious diseases research
2023-02 | Journal article
DOI: 10.53388/idr2023004
PMID: 37986732
PMC: PMC10659584
Contributors: Oguejiofor CB; Ebubechukwu KM; Eleje GU; Ugwu EO; Enebe JT; Ekwuazi KE; Okoro CC; Okpala BC; Okafor CC; Ezeora NC et al.
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A randomized clinical trial of Premaquick biomarkers versus transvaginal cervical length for pre-induction cervical assessment at term among pregnant women

SAGE Open Medicine
2023-01 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1177/20503121231158220
Contributors: Chigozie G Okafor; George U Eleje; Joseph I Adinma; Joseph I Ikechebelu; Eric O Umeh; Chisolum O Okafor; Emmanuel O Ugwu; Joseph O Ugboaja; Betrand O Nwosu; Chukwuemeka O Ezeama et al.
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Challenges of Management of Ruptured Second Trimester Ovarian Pregnancy in Low-and Middle-Income Settings: A Case Report

Clinical Medicine Insights: Case Reports
2023-01 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1177/11795476231153285
Contributors: George Uchenna Eleje; Gerald Okanandu Udigwe; Tobechi Kingsley Njoku; Chukwuemeka Chukwubuikem Okoro; Chukwudubem Chinagorom Onyejiaka; Eric Chukwudi Ihekwoaba; Chinedu Onwuka Ndukwe; Onyedika Promise Anaedu; Michael Emeka Chiemeka; Chigozie Geoffrey Okafor et al.
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Intra-operative Diagnosis of Lower Segment Scar Dehiscence in a Second Gravida After One Previous Lower Segment Cesarean Section: Should We Advocate for Routine Antenatal Uterine Scar Thickness Testing?

Clinical Medicine Insights: Case Reports
2023-01 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1177/11795476231164379
Contributors: George Uchenna Eleje; Gerald Okanandu Udigwe; Chigozie Geoffrey Okafor; Tobechi Kingsley Njoku; Chukwuemeka Chukwubuikem Okoro; Chukwudubem Chinagorom Onyejiaka; Emeka Philip Igbodike; Onyeka Chukwudalu Ekwebene; Ekeuda Uchenna Nwankwo; Perpetua Chinedu Okolie et al.
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Maternal and umbilical cord blood levels of leptin in pre-eclamptic and healthy pregnant women: A comparative cross-sectional study.

Women's health (London, England)
2023-01 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1177/17455057231213272
PMID: 38047453
PMC: PMC10697037
Contributors: Okafor LU; Eleje GU; Ikechebelu JI; Ugwu EO; Nwosu OB; Ikpeze OC; Udigwe GO; Eke AC; Okoli SA; Oguejiofor CB et al.
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Efficacy and safety of Mojeaga remedy in combination with conventional oral iron therapy for correcting anemia in obstetric population: a phase II randomized pilot clinical trial

2022-09 | Preprint
DOI: 10.1101/2022.09.21.22280196
PPR: PPR550858
Contributors: Eleje GU; Ezebialu IU; Enebe JT; Ezeora NC; Ugwu EO; Ake ID; Nwankwo EU; Enyinna PK; Okoro CC; Asuoha CP et al.
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Mother-to-child transmission of human immunodeficiency virus, hepatitis B virus and hepatitis C virus among pregnant women with single, dual or triplex infections of human immunodeficiency virus, hepatitis B virus and hepatitis C virus in Nigeria: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

SAGE open medicine
2022-04 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1177/20503121221095411
PMID: 35509955
PMC: PMC9058348
Contributors: Eleje GU; Onubogu CU; Fiebai PO; Mbachu II; Akaba GO; Loto OM; Usman HA; Rabiu A; Chibuzor MT; Chukwuanukwu RC et al.
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Cesarean section rate and outcomes during and before the first wave of COVID-19 pandemic.

SAGE open medicine
2022-03 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1177/20503121221085453
PMID: 35342633
PMC: PMC8949745
Contributors: Eleje GU; Ugwu EO; Enebe JT; Okoro CC; Okpala BC; Ezeora NC; Iloghalu EI; Anikwe CC; Okafor CG; Agu PU et al.
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Effectiveness of antenatal intermittent preventive treatment for malaria with sulphadoxine-pyrimethamine on peripartum outcomes

Therapeutic Advances in Infectious Disease
2022-01 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1177/20499361221122620
Contributors: Isaac Okezie Godwin; Ifeoma Mercy Ekejindu; George Uchenna Eleje; Dorothy Amauche Ezeagwuna; Chigozie Geoffrey Okafor; Arinze Anthony Onwuegbuna; Osita Samuel Umeononihu; Prisca Obiageli Godwin; Onyecherelam Monday Ogelle; Joseph Ifeanyichukwu Ikechebelu
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Diagnostic value of Chorioquick for detecting chorioamnionitis in women with premature rupture of membranes.

International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics
2020-01 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1002/ijgo.13095
PMID: 31907923
Contributors: Eleje GU; Ukah CO; Onyiaorah IV; Ezugwu EC; Ugwu EO; Ohayi SR; Eleje LI; Egeonu RO; Ezebialu IU; Obiora CC et al.
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Performance indices of AmnioQuick Duo+ versus placental α-microglobulin-1 tests for women with prolonged premature rupture of membranes.

International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics
2018-11 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1002/ijgo.12703
PMID: 30387138
PMC: PMC9214837
Contributors: Eleje GU; Ezugwu EC; Ezebialu IU; Ojiegbe NO; Egeonu RO; Obiora CC; Okafor CG; Ikechebelu JI; Eke AC
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Premaquick<sup>©</sup> versus modified Bishop score for preinduction cervical assessment at term: A double-blind randomized trial.

The journal of obstetrics and gynaecology research
2018-06 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1111/jog.13691
PMID: 29956434
Contributors: Eleje GU; Ezugwu EC; Ugwu EO; Ezebialu IU; Eleje LI; Ojiegbe NO; Ajah LO; Obiora CC; Egeonu RO; Okafor CG et al.
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