Rev. Sr Prof. Evangeline Tochi Oparaocha


Rev. Sr Prof. Evangeline Tochi Oparaocha


Professor

BSc., PGDE, MSc., PhD, CIHR, CCIH, FAIPH, MNPS, ASTHM, JP
Email: evangeline.oparaocha@futo.edu.ng

Biography

Rev. Sr. Prof. Evangeline Oparaocha is a professor of Public Health and Medical Parasitology, of the Department of Public Health, Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO), Nigeria. She joined university lecturing in 1997 as a Lecturer 11, and successfully moved through the different cadres to the position of a full professor in 2011.  Prof. is a proud alumni of the prestigious University of Ibadan, Nigeria where she did her Post graduate studies (M.Sc., PGDE & PhD) and Harvard School of Public Health, Boston, USA, where she obtained two Advanced Executive Public Health Certificates in Ethical Issues in International Health Research and Comprehensive Industrial Hygiene. Her first degree was done at the River State University of Science and Technology, Port-Harcourt.  Prof. Oparaocha is highly skilled in diverse aspects of public health and medical parasitology and has contributed tremendously in areas of epidemiology, prevention and control of major endemic parasitic diseases, human nutrition and dietetics, gender disparity in disease burden, wellness programming, community participation in disease control, food safety and hygiene, epidemiology, prevention and control of highly, prevalent non-communicable diseases like diabetics, cancers, hypertension and others. She has equally researched expansively in areas of occupational and environmental health and safety. With her superb, imperative research and outreach skills and 26 years of teaching experiences in universities, she has played a leading and unparalleled role in championing and repositioning of high quality teaching and researches in her field of study.

 

She has mentored numerous undergraduate and postgraduate students, supervised 16 PhDs with many still on-going, over 80 MPH graduates whose researches and health outreaches have positively affected the overall health of rural and urban communities in Nigeria and beyond. Her researches have translated into more than 70 high quality, international journal articles in various aspects of parasitology and public health, which are widely cited worldwide. She equally has to her credit, minor productive works including locally made mosquito repellent cream, and 4 books and chapters in books. She has participated in many national disease control programmes, particularly that of malaria and onchocerciasis. She has made a global mark in the control of tropical diseases using ethnobotinicals. Sr Prof Oparaocha, is a member of so many high rated professional bodies including, American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, American Science Advisory Board, American Human Research Protection, Parasitology and Public Health Society of Nigeria, Third World Organization of Women in Science, African Women in Science and Engineering, Zoological Society of Nigeria, Environmental Health Society of Nigeria, etc. She is a fellow of African Institute of Public Health. As a seasoned University Administrator, she has held prominent administrative positions including, Acting Dean, Associate Dean, Head of Department, School Post Graduate Coordinator and is the current Dean of the School of Health Technology, FUTO, a position she held 4 years ago. She has held prominent leadership positions in her international religious congregation as well. Sr Prof. is the Regional Editor of International Journal of Maternal and Child Health (IJMA) and International Journal of Translational Medical Research and Public Health (IJTMRPH) (both are US-based), and Co –editor in-chief of African Journal of Biomedical Sciences (AJBMS). She is a reviewer to numerous international Journals including the Journal of Parasitology. She has organized conferences on health within the country in conjunction with celebrated bodies like World Health Organization.

 

Prof. is a happy and accomplished scholar and nun and aside from her academic endeavors, she is a play script writer, poet, actress and director. She has travelled and been to over 30 counties outside Nigeria for either religious duties or academic activities.

Academic Qualification

  • General Certificate of Education- 1977
  • West African School Certificate -1978.                                               
  • B. Sc. (Applied Biology); Rivers State University of Science and Technology, River State, Nigeria – 1984
  • Post Graduate  Diploma in Education (PGDE); University of Ibadan, Nigeria- 1990
  • M. Sc. (General Parasitology); University of Ibadan, Nigeria- 1994
  • Ph.D. (Public Health and Medical Parasitology); University of Ibadan, Nigeria- 2000
  • Advanced, Executive Professional Certificate  in Ethical Issues in International Health Research; Harvard School of Public Health,  Harvard, USA, 2005 (40hrs Credit Load)
  •  Advanced, Executive Professional Certificate  in Comprehensive Industrial Hygiene; Harvard School of Public Health, Harvard, USA, 2016 (40hrs Credit Load)
  • MPH –On-going

Honours/Awards

  • Spiritual Directress HonourAward (For commitment to the moral growth of tertiary intuition students) – National Secretariat of NFCS, Nigeria; 1984

 

  • Dignity of Man Award (for contribution toward the development of students and youths) – National Association of Nwangele Students-2008

 

  • Award of Excellence (for outstanding leadership qualities and positive contribution to the development of Biomedical Engineering in Nigeria)– Nigerian Institute for Biomedical Engineers (Students Wing); FUTO- 2009

 

  • Epitome of Integrity Award (for unprecedented, countless and selfless contributions towards the growth of School of Health Technology)- Association of Orthopaedic and Prosthesis Technology Students; FUTO-2011

 

  • Mother of Public Health Award (For countless contributions in preventing, protecting and promoting public health in FUTO and beyond) –Association of Public Health Students, FUTO- 2014

 

  • Award of Excellence (for being among the first 8 female professors in FUTO, and for outstanding leadership qualities and positive contribution in FUTO (FUTO Women Association- 2015)

 

  • Nigerian Academic Service Award (for innovative contributions towards the development of Education in Nigeria and for exceptional potential to shape the future through intellectual and inspired leadership)—Pan-African Leadership Magazine, 2016

 

  • Award of Excellence of Excellence for Advancing the Course of the Profession and Teaching in Nigeria. National Association of Dental Therapists and Technologists Board of Nigeria (Nov., 2023), etc.
 

Affiliations

  • Member, Parasitology and Public Health Society of Nigeria
  • Fellow, African Institute of Public Health Professionals
  • Member, American Society of Tropical Medicine And Hygiene
  • Member, Zoological Society of Nigeria
  • Member, Environmental Health Society of Nigeria
  • Member, Third World Organization of Women in Science (TWOWS)
  • Member, Third World Women in Science and Technology
  • Member: American Human Research Protection
  • Member, American Science Advisory Board, etc

Courses Assigned to Teach

 

Experience

  • Lecturer (Lecturer 11 to Lecturer 1) – Department of Biological Sciences, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State, Nigeria; 1997-2004.
  • Lecturer (Senior lecturer – Professor) – Department of Public Health, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria; 2004 to Date.
  • Lecturer (Reader)- (Sabbatical Leave) – Department of Animal and Environmental Biology, Imo State University, Owerri, Nigeria; 2011-2012
  • Lecturer (Professor)- (Sabbatical Leave) – Department of Animal and Environmental Biology, Imo State University, Owerri, Nigeria; 2019-2020
  • Adjunct lecturer- Federal College of Dental Technology and Therapy 2018 -date
  • Coordinator – All programmes in School of Health Technology (FUTO); 2004 -2005.
  • Academic Adviser– All students in the School of Health Technology, FUTO- 2004-2005
  • Academic Adviser– All students in the Departments of Public Health Technology, Optical Technology and Prosthesis and Orthopaedic Technology (FUTO) – 2005-2006
  • Academic Adviser– All students in Department of Public Health Technology (FUTO) 2004-2008
  • Associate Dean- School of Health Technology (FUTO)( Nov. 2004- June, 2012),
  • Acting Dean- School of Health Technology and HOD, Department of Dental Technology (FUTO) (2008),
  • HOD, Department of Public Health, FUTO (July 2015-July 2017)
  • Dean, School of Health Technology, FUTO (July 2017 to 2019)
  • Have supervised 10 PhDs, with 7 on-going, above 150 Masters and over 120 undergraduate students
  • Editorship/Associate Editor/Editorial Team member to so many publishing bodies including;
  • Co-editor in Chief: African Journal of Biomedical Science (AJBMS)
  • Regional Editor: International Journal of Maternal and Child Health and AIDS (IJMA)(USA Based)
  • Regional Editor: International Journal of Translational Medical Research and Public Health(USA Based)
  • Editor: International Journal of Health Sciences and Technology
  • Member, Editorial Board: FUTOWA VOICE, The Franciscan Instrument, Global Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences, Global Journal of Medical Sciences, Journal of Medicinal Plants, International Journal of Pharmacology, International Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences, etc, etc,
  • Reviewer for many internet and institutional based Journals
  • External Examiner; PG students, Dept. of Environmental Biology, Imo StateUniversity, of Biological Sciences, Benue State University, Dept. of Pure and Applied Zoology, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Department of Medical Microbiology and Paarsitology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi campus, Anambra State, Undergraduates,Dept. of Public Health, University of Calabar, Calabar, etc., etc.
  • Assessment of Candidates for Professorial Cadre for many Nigerian Universities.
  • Team Member-National Health Systems Reforms on Malaria control in Nigeria; 1996
  • Team Member- African Programme on Onchocerciasis control (Imo River Basin Group); 1997-1998
  • President, International Health Congress, FUTO, 2017 to Date
  • Member, University committee on certificate verification; 2005
  • Member, University examination monitoring team; 2005-2011
  • Member, University examination misconduct team; 2005 -2011
  • Member, University community on monitoring attendance to lectures; 2006 -2011
  • Member, University committee on results vetting; 2005-20011
  • Member, University committee on Code of Ethics; 2016
  • Member, University Admonition Committee
  • Member, University Senior Staff disciplinary Committee 2021 to date
  • Member, University Committee on Control of HIV/AIDS, 2008 -2015
  • Member/Chairman, School of Health Technology Board of Studies, Departmental Board of Studies, PG Departmental Board, School/Departmental Examination Officer
  • Curricula development for departments in School of Health Technology,
  • President, Calvary Intercessory Association Theatre group- 1990 to date,  etc

Research Interest

  • Epidemiology, prevention and control of endemic parasitic diseases
  • Use of Ethnobotinicals /Alternative medicine in parasitic disease control
  • Epidemiology, control and prevention of non- communicable diseases
  • Epidemiology and control of occupational and environmental diseases
  • Gender disparity in endemic infectious and non-infectious disease burden
  • Food safety and hygiene
  • Maternal and child health
  • Community participation in community-based researches and control of diseases
  • Wellness programming, etc

Publications

  1. Oparaocha, E.T. (2000): An assessment of ivermectin treatment in some rural communities of Imo River Basin, Nigeria. Journ. of Parasitology. 21:45-53.
  2. Oparaocha, E.T. (2000): Disease perception and preferred treatment method of human onchocerciasis in Imo River Basin, Nigeria. Journal of Innovation in Life Sciences 5: 1-8.
  3. Oparaocha, E.T., Odaibo, A.B. & Nwoke, B.E.B. (2000): Clinico-pathological study of human onchocerciasis in Imo River Basin, Nigeria, and its implication to the control of the disease in the area. Global Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences. 6(1): 5 -9.
  4. Oparaocha, E.T., Odaibo, A.B. & Nwoke, B. E. B. (2001): Human onchocerciasis in Imo River Basin: A prevalence survey. Global Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences. 7(2): 205-208.
  5. Oparaocha, E.T. (2001): Social attitudes to human onchocerciasis and its economic impact on some rural farming communities of Imo River Basin, Nigeria. Helminthologia(Slovak. Rep) 38 (3): 129-133.
  6. Oparaocha, E.T. & Okigbo, R.N. (2003): Thrips (Thysanoptera) of vegetable crops (Okro, Spinach, Garden Egg and Pumpkin) grown in South Eastern Nigeria. Plant Protection Sciences. (Czech. Rep) 39 (4): 132-138.
  7. Oparaocha, E.T. (2003): The impact of haemoglobin level and concomitant infections on malaria parasitaemia and on-set of fever during malaria attack in Ikwano LGA of Abia State, Nigeria. Journ. of Parasitology. 23: 23 –32.
  8. Oparaocha, E.T. (2004): Evaluating the anti-plasmodium efficacy of some locally used anti-malaria herbs. Journal of Applied Sciences. 7 (2): 4257-4270.
  9. Oparaocha, E.T. (2004): Evaluating the anti-plasmodium, anti-pyretic and analgesic efficacy of some locally used anti-malaria herbs: A review. Journal of Discovery and Innovation (Kenya, East Africa). 16 (3/4): 126 – 132.
  10. Okorie, C.C; Oparaocha, ;Adewumni, C. O; Iwa, E.O. and Omodare, S.K. (2006). Antinoceptive, anti-inflammatory and cytotoxic activities of Penthaclethra macrophla aqueous extract in mice.African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicine.3(1): 44-53 www. Africanethnomedicine.net
  11. Oparaocha E.T (2007): Mothers’ perception and management of childhood malaria in Umuahia South Local Government Area, Abia State, Nigeria. Journ. of Parasitology; 28 (2) : 55-60.
  12. Ngele, Kalu &Evangeline T. Oparaocha (2007): The combined effect of albendazole and ivermectin in the treatment of lymphatic filariasis: A case study of four rural communities of Obrubra L.G.A. of Cross River State, Nigeria. Global Journal of Medical Sciences, Vol 6 (2): 73- 80.
  13. Oparaocha E. T. & Okorie C. C. (2007): Comparative study of the gastro-intestinal parasites of Domestic fowls (Gallus gallus domestica) bred on free-ranged and on confinement. International Journal of Agriculture and Development (IJARD), 10 (2) 109 – 113.
  14. Oparaocha E. T. & Nwankwo, K. (2008): Usage, Sustainability and the Local Population’s Perceived Effectiveness of Insecticide-Treated Bed Nets in the Control of Malaria in Old Umuahia District of Abia State, Nigeria..African Journal of Applied Zoology and Environmental Biology 10: 40 –46.  www.uniportjournals.com/ajazeb.
  15. Oparaocha E.T; (2008):Okorie, C; Anosike, J. & Obi, R. (2008): Vermifugal effect of three local herbs (Carica papaya, Spigilia anthelmia and Phyllantus niruri) on broilers chickens infected with Ascaridia galli. African Journal of Applied Zoology and Environmental Biology 10: 61– 64. www.uniportjournals.com/ajazeb
  16. Oparaocha, T.& Okorie, C. (2009): In vivo evaluation of the antimalarial activity of three medicinal plants used in South Eastern Nigeria. Journal of Herbs, Spices and Medicinal Plants 15(1): 121 –128.  Massachusetts, U.S.A
  17. Oparaocha, E.T. &Ofoegbu, P.U. (2009): Gender disparity in malaria health burden: A case study of women in marriage in Owerri Municipal Council of Imo State, Nigeria. In proceedings of TWOWS African Regional Conference, 16th to 20th November 2009. Abuja, Nigeria. Pp 249 –256.
  18. Oparaocha, E.T. &Egonu, U. (2009): Ownership, sustainability and local population’s perceived effectiveness of insecticidal treated bed nets in the control of malaria in Owerri Municipal Council of Imo State, Nigeria. African Journal of Applied Zoology and Environmental Biology, 11: 42 – 49.
  19. Oparaocha, E.T. &Ahwinahwi A. (2009):Assessment of housing conditions and association between housing conditions and some common diseases of the under-fives in Owerri Municipal Council of Imo State, Nigeria. African Journal of Applied Zoology and Environmental Biology, 11: 16 – 22.
  20. Oparaocha, Evangeline T; Iwu, Ireneus & Ahaneku, J. E (2010): Preliminary study on mosquito repellent and mosquitocidal activities of Ocimum gratissimum (L.) grown in South Eastern Nigeria. Journal of Vector Borne Diseases47: 45 –50
  21. Obi R. Oyibo W. A. Okangba, C. C., Nwanebu, F. C. I, Oparaocha, E.  T., Orji, N. M. & Ndubisi, U.U. (2010): Concurrent parasitosis in an  Onchocerciasis endemic community. Asian Journal of Biological Sciences 1 (2): 262 – 270.
  22. Opara, K, Udoiung, N.I., Okonko, J; Opara, D. C., Attah, E, Okon, E.O., Ntakim, B., Oparaocha, E. T. (2010): Efficacy of Arthemeter-Lumenfantrine against uncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum malaria in Infants and children in Uyo, Nigeria. The Internet Journal of Infectious Diseases, 8 (1): 1-11.
  23. Oparaocha, E. T., Iroegbu, O. C, Obi. R. K. (2010): Assessment of quality of drinking water sources in the Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria. Journal of Applied Biosciences, 32: 1964-1976.
  24. Oparaocha, E. T. & Egbuna, C. H. (2010): Prevalence and intensity of malaria among outpatients attending General Hospital Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria. Journal of Health Sciences and Technology. 1: 23 –30.
  25. Oparaocha, E. T., Iwuala, C. & Nwaoha, . (2010): Morbidity and socio-economic burden of malaria in Ehime-Mbano Local Government Area, Imo State, Nigeria. Journal of Health Sciences and Technology. 1: 128 – 136.
  26. Oparaocha, E. T., Nwagwu, P & Opara, K. (2011): Prevalence of needle-stick injuries and compliance with anti-retroviral post exposure prophylaxis among health workers in Onitsha, Anamabra State, Nigeria. Journal of Health Sciences and Technology, 2: 30 -36. 
  27. Oparaocha E. T.& Okorie C.(2012):  Anti-trichomonal effect ofPentaclethra macrophylla.International Journal of Agriculture and Development (IJARD), 2: 10-16.
  28. Nwala Onyinye R., Oparaocha Evangeline , Ahuama Okozie C &,  Azuamah Young C.  (2014): The revolutionary use of electromagnetic gadgets in Nigeria: the public health implications. International Journal of Research, 1 (2): 136 -156.
  29. Nwala Onyinye R., Oparaocha Evangeline , Ahuama Okozie C.,  Azuamah Young C. & Ohiri Martin O (2015): Correlationship of pterygium among Timber workers in Owerri with some socio-demographic factors and use of protective Eye wear. International Journal of Research (IJR) 2(4): 1078-1089.
  30. Oke Kelechi M; Oparaocha E.T; Numonye D and Ede, A.O. (2015): Cases of asthma among under-fives in two selected hospital in South- southern Nigeria.  American Association for Science and Technology (AACIT) (2): 14-18
  31. Enwerem M. I. &Oparaocha E.T. (2015): Microbial safety of ready-to-eat foods sold in Owerri Municipal Council, Imo State, Nigeria. International Journal of Gender and Development issues, 1 (5): 1-9.
  32. Ejiro Caroline Iwuoha, Evangeline T. Oparaocha & Hilda Ijeoma Nwokeukwu (2016): Contraceptive seeking behavior of women attending Antenatal care in a developing country: A veritable tool for slowing population growth. Journal of Basic and Clinical Reproductive Sciences; 5 (2): 88-93.
  33. Isaiah Ibhamuwaro Otobo, Evangeline Tochi Oparaocha, Azibalua Adegi Asara, Hamilton Egba , Clifford Tobechi Onyema, Simon Igbogioledia Otobo (2017):Malaria Prevalence and Treatment Regimen Compliance among Pregnant Women in Onuebum and Okodi Communities in Bayelsa State, Nigeria. Journal of Health, Applied Sciences and Management Volume 1,  29 – 36
  34. Etieke Promise and Oparaocha Evangeline (2017):  Therapeutic Efficacy of Artemether-Lumefantrine in Subclinical Malaria in Southeastern Nigeria. International Journal of Translational Medical Research and Public Health; 1(2): 22- 28. Etc.
  35. Oparaocha Evangeline (2018); Childhood Obesity in Nigeria: causes and suggestions for control. Nigerian Journal of Parasitology. (39):1-7.
  36. Oparaocha Evangeline Tochi, Akawi Jovita Amarachi, Eteike Precious and Nnodim JohnKenndy (2019): Effects of Palm Oil Colorant on the Renal Functions and Body Weights of Albino Rats”. EC Nutrition 14(4): 311-315.
  37. Oparaocha Evangeline Tochi.,Akawi Jovita Amarachi, Eteike Precious, and Joakim Nwaokoro (2019): Effects of Palm Oil Colorant on the Hepatic Functions of Albino Rats. Acta Scientific Nutritional Health4 (2019): 41-44
  38. Christopher S. Oyamienlen, Charles A. Adisa, ikechukwu N. S. Dozie, Evangeline T. Oparaocha, Angelica A. Anele and Kingsley C. Anochiwa (2019); Body Mass Index and breast cancer risk among Igbo women in Imo and Abia States, Nigeria: a case controlled study. IJTMRPH 2019 (3)1, 31-37.
  39. Enebeli Ugo, Amadi, Nkwa, ………Oparaocha Evangeline (2019): The association between water, sanitation and hygiene practices and the occurrence of childhood diarrhoea in Abia state, Nigeria.International Journal of Applied Research, 5 (7): 104-109.
  40. Omeire, C. A., Oparaocha E. T., Abanobi, O. C. Ibe, S.N. O, & Nwoke, E. A. (2019): Pattern of distribution of the risk factors of chronic kidney diseases among adults in Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria.  European Journal of Public Health Studies, 1 (2) 64- 77.
  41. Omeire, C. A., Oparaocha E. T., Abanobi, O. C. Ibe, S.N. O, & Nwoke, E. A. (2019): Chronic kidney diseases and its associated risk factors.  International Journal of Medical and Health Research 5 (8) 158 -162.
  42. Ugo U. Enebeli1*, Agwu N. Amadi, Okechukwu K. Iro, Evangeline T. Oparaocha, Eunice A. Nwoke, Nnenna N.Oti, Sally N. O. Ibe, Uchechukwu M. Chukwuocha, Chinyere R. Nwufo, Chinasa O. Amadi, Iheanyichukwu Esomonu (2019): A Comparison of the Rapid Diagnostic Test and Microscopy for Malaria Diagnosis in Children Under five in Abia State, Nigeria. International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) 6 (6): 2321–2705.
  43. Nwanya Emmanuel, OparaochaEvangeline Tochi, Okoroafor, Ikenna Emmanuel, Olamieyen, Christopher Sule (2020): Preliminary study on the mosquito repellent and adulticidal effects of volatile oil of Lemon Grass (Cymbopogon winterianus) in Imo State, Southeastern Nigeria. International Journal of Medical Science and Clinical Invention. 7 (1): 4726 -4734.
  44. Kingsley C. Ancohuma, Christopher S. Oyamienlen, Eunice A. Nwoke, Evangeline T. Oparaocha, Ikenna E. Okeafor and Christian Onyemereze (2020): Socio-demographic characteristics and risks factors of cervical cancer among female staff of Federal Medical Centre, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria Journal of Public Health and Diseases. 3 (4):95-90.
  45. Charles Ugochukwu Ibeneme, Evangeline T. Oparaocha, S. Ukibe, Celestine A. Ameh, Christian C. Nwachukwu, Illoh Ututuamaka Bobson Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors of Musculoskeletal Disorders among Block Molders in Umuahia Municipal Area of Abia State, Nigeria (2020): Journal of Community and Preventive Medicine,  3 (1)  2020
  46. Oparaocha .T. E. and Oleka-John, .A. E (2020): Comparative Study of Effectiveness and Acceptability of Natural and Synthetic Mosquito Repellent Products in Umuahia Metropolis, Nigeria. African Journal of medical Physics, Biomedical Engineering and Sciences, 7(3); 101-106.
  47. Nwanya Emmanuel, Oparaocha EvangelineTochi, Olamieyen Christopher Sule, Okoroafor, Ikenna Emmanuel, (2020): Mosquito Repellent and Mosquitocidal effectsof Neem (Azadirachta indica) on HumanBeingsin Imo State. International Journal of Health and medical Information (6):1-3.
  48. EC Ori, ET Oparaocha, AO Ede, JC Nwaokoro, Ne Nze (2020):  Perceived Factors Influencing the Practice of Prostitution among Female Undergraduates of Tertiary Institutions in Owerri Municipal, Imo State. World (4) 1-4
  49. Mbaegbu Nnamdi O , Oparaocha Evangeline T., Ede Alison O , Zubair Abdulkarim I. , Odupute Colman N ., Nwolisa Emeka , Nwakwuo Geoffrey C , Opara Emmanuel C , Akpelu Ugochinyere A , Aronu Cecilia N ,Obasi Kalu O , Nwazunku Augustine A  and Ilo Clementine I. (2021): Influence of environmental factors and its associated health risks of noise pollution in Owerri Metropolis, Imo State, Nigeria . GSC Advanced  Research and Reviews 8 (1): 1-16
  50. Onwuka Chigozie Divine, Oparaocha EvangelineTochi, Nwoke Eunice Anyalewechi, Onwuka Olivia Chioma (2021): The community awareness about Buruli ulcers in Owerri, Southeastern Nigeria. Journal of Medical Care Research and Review, 3 (4): 1-16
  51. Onwuka C.D, Oparaocha E.T, Nwoke E.A, Abanobi O.C, Chukwuocha U.M (2021): Perceptions, preferred treatment methods, and compliance to WHO recommended control regime for Buruli ulcer disease in Imo State, Nigeria. Middle European Scientific Bulletin, (11):11-30.
  52. O. P. Oparaocha. E. T, Onwuka. C. D. (2021): Identification of Major Subclinical Symptoms of Malaria among Carriers in Owerri, Nigeria Middle European Scientific Bulletin, 1(7):241-247.
  53. Akopunwanne, S. I., Oparaocha, E. T. and Onwuka, C.D. (2021): Assessment of Rainwater and Ground water quality in Izombe Town, Oguta Local Government Area of Imo State. Journal of Environment and Earth Sciences, 3 (2): 44-55.
  54. I. Isaiah E. T. Oparaocha and J. C. Nwaokoro (2021): Malaria infection among Under-fives and Mothers: A Retrospective Study at Model Primary Health Centre, Uzuoba, Rivers State, Nigeria. International journal of tropical disease and Health; 42(24): 8-18, 2021; Article no.IJTDH.83292 ISSN: 2278–1005, NLM ID: 101632866
  55. John P.C, T. Oparaocha; W, U, Dozie (2022): Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors of Hypertension among Private and Public School Teachers in Benin City, Edo State. International journal of tropical disease and Health; 43 (4):31- 40.
  56. Ahajumobi N. E., Oparaocha, T. E., Etieke, O.P. and Sanni, O. Felix (2022): Effect of Water Intake on Constipation and Bowel Movement. Asian Journal of Medicine and Health,20 (9): 1-10.
  57. Uka-Kalu Chioma Ezinne; Oparaocha, E.T. (2022):Assessment of the Determinants of Wellness Seeking Behaviour Among Adults in Imo and Abia States,Nigeria International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation 9 (9): 118 -127. ISSN 2321-2705.
  58. Bright Ugochukwu Ibe; Evangeline T. Oparaocha; Joachim Nwaokoro (2023): Awareness and Risk Factors of Colorectal Polyps of Selected Adults in Imo State Nigeria.International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI); 10 (5): 24 – 40. ISSN No. 2321-2705.https://doi.org/10.51244/IJRSI.2023.10502
  59. Bright Ugochukwu Ibe*; Evangeline T. Oparaocha; Joachim Nwaokoro (2023): Patterns and Types of Colorectal Polyps among Adults in Imo State Nigeria. Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI); 10 (5): 64 – 78. ISSN No. 2321-2705;https://doi.org/10.51244/IJRSI.2023.10506
  60. Eteike Precious Okechukwu, Oparaocha Evangeline Tochi, Chukwuocha Uchechukwu Madukaku , Nwaokoro JoakinChidozie (2023): Prevalence and Pattern of Distribution of Mental Disorders in South East Nigeria . International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology,8 (10): 1546 -1552. ISSN No:-2456-2165. IJISRT 23OCT 1294 www.ijisrt.com
  61. Eteike Precious Okechukwu, PhD, Oparaocha Evangeline Tochi, PhD, Chukwuocha Uchechukwu Madukaku, PhD, NwaokoroJoakinChidozie, PhD(2023): Assessing the Relationship between Mental Disorder, Socioeconomic Status and Urban Environment in Imo State, South Eastern, Nigeria. International Journal of Innovation Scientific Research and Review. 05 (10): 5303-5306; October 2023
  62. E., Ahajumobi and E. T. Oparaocha, (2023):A comparative analysis of nutritional and chemical composition of seven leaves used as folk medicine in south eastern Nigeria. International Journal of Recent Advances in Multidisciplinary Research. ISNN; 2350-0743. http://ijramr.com/
  63. Gabriel Omen Obokon1*, Evangeline Tochi Oparaocha, Uchechukwu M Chukwuocha; Uzochukwu Godswill Ekeleme and Victor Enejoh (2023):Public Health Impact of Viral Load Monitoring among People Living with HIV on Anti-Retroviral Therapy: A Review of Available Literature. Biomedical Journal of Scientific and Technical Research, 50 (4): 41860 – 41873.ISSN: 2574 -1241;DOI: 26717/BJSTR.2023.50.007984

Research/Publication Links

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