Current research and publications
1. Odutola I Odetunde1*, Emeka E Neboh4, Josephat M Chinawa2, Henrietta U Okafor1234, Oluwatoyin A Odetunde5, Osita U Ezenwosu3 and Uchenna Ekwochi. Elevated arterial blood pressure and body mass index among Nigerian preschool children population. BMC Pediatrics 2014, 14:64
2. Chinawa JM, Chukwu BF, Obu HA. Sleep practices among medical students in Pediatrics Department of University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Ituku/Ozalla, Enugu, Nigeria. Niger J Clin Pract 2014;17:232-6.
3. Uchenna Ekwochi1, Josephat M. Chinawa2, Chidi D. I. Osuorah3, Odutola I. Odetunde2, Herbert A. Obu2 , Samuel Agwu4.The Use of Unprescribed Antibiotics in Management of Upper Respiratory Tract Infection in Children in Enugu, South East Nigeria .J Trop Pediatr. 2014 Jun;60(3):249-52
4. Ujunwa FA, Onwujekwe O, Chinawa JM. Health services utilization and costs of the insured and uninsured under the formal sector social health insurance scheme in Enugu metropolis South East Nigeria. Niger J Clin Pract 2014;17:331-5.
5. Josephat M. Chinawa & A. E. Aronu & B. F. Chukwu ,H. A. Obu Prevalence and pattern of child abuse and associated factors in four secondary institutions in Enugu, Southeast Nigeria. Eur J Pediatr. 2014 Apr;173(4):451-6
6. Madu AJ1, Ubesie A, Ocheni S, Chinawa J, Madu KA, Ibegbulam OG, Nonyelu C, Eze A. Priapism in homozygous sickle cell patients: important clinical and laboratory associations. Med Princ Pract. 2014;23(3):259-63.
7. Obu HA, Chinawa JM. Neonatal analgesia: A neglected issue in the tropics . Niger Med J 2014;55:183-7
8. Adiele DK, Chinawa JM, Arodiwe IO, Gouthami V, Murthy KS, Eze JC, et al. Atrial septal defects: Pattern, clinical profile, surgical techniques and outcome at Innova heart hospital: A 4-year review. Niger Med J 2014;55:126-9.
9. Eke Christopher B.1, Ezomike Uchechukwu O.2,Chukwu Bartholomew F.1, Chinawa Josephat M.1*,Korie Francis C.3, Chukwudi Ndubuisi3 and Ukpabi Ihuoma K.Pattern of Neonatal Mortality in a Teritiary Health Facility in Umuahia, South East, Nigeria. International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE& Health 2014;4(2): 136-146
10. J. M. Chinawa1*, H. A. Obu1, P. C. Manyike2 and O. I. Odetunde1. Nocturnal Enuresis among School-age Children in South-eastern Nigeria: A Concealed Social Malaise.International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE& Health4(6): 683-695, 2014
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Research archive
1.Chukwu BF, Chinawa JM, Ikefuna AN, Emodi IJ. Pattern and outcome of paediatric medical admissions at the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH), Ituku-Ozalla, Enugu: a five year retrospective review (2007 – 2011). Niger J Paed 2013; 40 (4): 354 – 359.
2.Josephat M Chinawa§, Obu H. Condylomata acuminata in an infant: A case report. Curr Pediatr Res 2013; 17 (2): 123-124
3. Chinawa JM, Ubesie A, Chukwu BF,Ikefuna AN, Emodi IJ. Prevalence of hypoxemia among children with sickle cell anemia during steady state and crises: A cross-sectional study. Niger J Clin Pract 2013;16:91-5.
4. Ekwochi U, Chinawa JM, Obi I, Obu HA, Agwu S. Use and/or misuse of antibiotics in management of diarrhea among children in Enugu, Southeast Nigeria. J Trop Pediatr. 2013 Aug;59(4):314-6.
5. Eke CB, Obu HA, Chinawa JM, Adimora GN,Obi IE. Perception of child adoption among parents/care-givers of children attending pediatric outpatients' clinics in Enugu, South East, Nigeria. Niger J Clin Pract 2014;17:188-95
6. I J Emodi, A N Ikefuna, A C Ubesie, B F Chukwu, and J M Chinawa. Assessment of clinical features and haematocrit levels in detection of hypoxaemia in sick children African Journal of Respiratory Medicine. Vol 7 No 1 September 2011.page 10-13
7. Chinawa JM1, Obu HA2, Agwu B3, Ani F3, Okorowo I3, Omeke J3. BLACK WATER FEVER (BWF) FOLLOWING QUININE THERAPY, IN A 6 YEAR OLD NIGERIAN: A CASE REPORT FROM THE RAIN FOREST SOUTH EASTERN NIGERIA. Malaysian Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health 2011,1-6
8. Ujunwa AF, Chinawa JM, Obidike E, Abah IU.Caroli disease in a 2 month old Nigerian-A case report. Niger J Paed 2013; 40 (3): 412 –415
9. J. M. Chinawa1*, H. A. Obu1, P. C. Manyike2 and O. I. Odetunde. Nocturnal Enuresis among School-age Children in South-eastern Nigeria: A Concealed Social Malaise. International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE& Health 2014;4(6): 683-695, 2014
10. Chinawa J M, Emodi I J, Ikefuna A N, Ocheni S. Coagulation profile of children with sickle cell anemia in steady state and crisis attending the university of Nigeria teaching hospital, Ituku-Ozalla, Enugu. Niger J Clin Pract 2013;16:159-63
11. Obu HA, Adimora G, Chinawa JM, Obumneme-Anyim IN, Ndu I, Asinobi I
Collodion baby: A report of 4 cases. Niger J Paed 2013; 40 (3) : 307 –310
12. Chinawa J M, Obu H A, Eke C B, Eze J C. Pattern and clinical profile of children with complex cardiac anomaly at University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Ituku-Ozalla, Enugu State, Nigeria. Niger J Clin Pract 2013;16:462-7
13. Herbert A Obu1*†, Josephat M Chinawa2†, Nwachinemere D Uleanya2†, Gilbert N Adimora2† and Ikechukwu E Obi3†Congenital malformations among newborns admitted in the neonatal unit of a tertiary hospital in Enugu, South-East Nigeria - a retrospective study.BMC Research Notes 2012, 5:177
14.Chinawa JM1, Emodi I2, Ikefuna A, Ocheni S , Uwaezuoke SN.Correlation between coagulation profile and haemoglobin concentration among children with sickle cell anaemia in steady state and crisis. Curr Pediatr Res 2013; 17 (2): 109-113
15. Chinawa JM, Obu HA, Eze JC, Agwu S, Ani OS, Okorowo CJ, Omeke J, Cor triatriatum sinistrium in a 10 year old Nigerian: A case report. Niger J Paed 2012; 40 (1): 88 –90
16. J M Chinawa, E Obidike, J C Eze, F A Ujunwa, D Adiele. Does 2D Echocardiography Tally With Clinical Diagnosis In The Management Of Congenital Heart Disease?. The Internet Journal of Cardiology 2013;11:
17. Chinawa J M, Obu H A, Uwaezuoke S N. Foreign Body in Vagina: An Uncommon Cause of Vaginitis in Children. Ann Med Health Sci Res 2013;3:102-4
18. JM Chinawa, BF Chukwu, AN Ikefuna, and IJ Emodi. Musculoskeletal Complications Among Children with Sickle Cell Admitted in University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital Ituku - Ozalla Enugu: A 58 Month Review.Ann Med Health Sci Res. 2013 Oct-Dec; 3(4): 564–567.
19. Fortune A Ujunwa*, Anthony N Ikefuna, Ada RC Nwokocha and Josephat M Chinawa.
Hypertension and prehypertension among adolescents in secondary schools in Enugu,South East Nigeria. Italian Journal of Pediatrics 2013, 39:70
20. Chinawa J M, Ubesie A C, Adimora G N, Obu H A, Eke C B. Mothers' perception and management of abdominal colic in infants in Enugu, Nigeria. Niger J Clin Pract 2013;16:169-73
21. Mouneke UV, Ibekwe RC, Eke CB, Ibekwe MU, Chinawa JM. Mortality among paediatric inpatients in Mile 4 Mission hospital Abakaliki, south-eastern Nigeria: a retrospective study. Niger J Paed 2013; 40 (3): 259 –263 L
22. JM Chinawa, GN Adimora, HA Obu, B Tagbo, F Ujunwa, and I Onubogu
Clinical Presentation of Mucopolysaccharidosis Type II (Hunter's Syndrome). Ann Med Health Sci Res. 2012 Jan-Jun; 2(1): 87–90.
23. Chinawa JM, Chinawa AT , Obu HA, Chukwu BF, Eke CB.Performance of medical students in paediatric examinations and associated factors. Curr Pediatr Res 2013; 17 (2): 101-105
24. Herbert A Obu1*, Josephat M Chinawa1, Agozie C Ubesie1, Christopher B Eke1 and Ikenna K Ndu2 . Paracetamol use (and/or misuse) in children in Enugu, South-East, Nigeria. BMC Pediatrics 2012, 12:103
25. JM Chinawa, JC Eze, HA Obu, B Chukwu. Double Outlet Right Ventricle with Anatomical Associations of Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD), Pulmonary Stenosis (PS) and Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) Presenting as Inoperable Cardiac Disease: case series.Orient Journal of Medicine 2013; 25:62-66
26. Chinawa Josephat Maduabuchi#, Ujunwa Fortune Amuche, Eze Chukwubuike Uzodinma. Situs invertus totalis in a child with chronic sinusitis. Open Journal of Pediatrics, 2013, 3, 236-238
27.Chinawa JM1, Emodi I2, Ikefuna A3, Ocheni S4, Uwaezuoke SN5. Steady state, Gender comparison of haemoglobin concentration and vital signs of children with Sickle Cell anaemia in Crises and Steady State attending UNTH Ituku-Ozalla Enugu, Nigeria. Curr Pediatr Res 2012; 16 (2): 137-141
28. Josephat M Chinawa1*, John C Eze2, Ikechukwu Obi3, Ijeoma Arodiwe1, Fortune Ujunwa1, Adiele K Daberechi1 and Herbert A Obu1.Synopsis of congenital cardiac disease among children attending University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital Ituku Ozalla, Enugu. BMC Research Notes 2013, 6:475
29. Obu HA, Chinawa JM, Manyike PC, Obi I, Eke BC, Ekwochi U, Agwu S. Pediatrician wearing a white coat: A survey of preferences among children and their care givers. Ann Trop Med Public Health 2013;6:508-12
30. Gilbert N Adimorah, Agozie C Ubesie* and Josephat M Chinawa .Mothers' beliefs about infant teething in Enugu, South-east Nigeria: a cross sectional study. BMC Research Notes 2011, 4:228
Selected previous publications:
1. Odutola I Odetunde1*, Emeka E Neboh4, Josephat M Chinawa2, Henrietta U Okafor1234, Oluwatoyin A Odetunde5, Osita U Ezenwosu3 and Uchenna Ekwochi. Elevated arterial blood pressure and body mass index among Nigerian preschool children population. BMC Pediatrics 2014, 14:64
2. Chinawa JM, Chukwu BF, Obu HA. Sleep practices among medical students in Pediatrics Department of University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Ituku/Ozalla, Enugu, Nigeria. Niger J Clin Pract 2014;17:232-6.
3. Uchenna Ekwochi1, Josephat M. Chinawa2, Chidi D. I. Osuorah3, Odutola I. Odetunde2, Herbert A. Obu2 , Samuel Agwu4.The Use of Unprescribed Antibiotics in Management of Upper Respiratory Tract Infection in Children in Enugu, South East Nigeria .J Trop Pediatr. 2014 Jun;60(3):249-52
4. Ujunwa FA, Onwujekwe O, Chinawa JM. Health services utilization and costs of the insured and uninsured under the formal sector social health insurance scheme in Enugu metropolis South East Nigeria. Niger J Clin Pract 2014;17:331-5.
5. Josephat M. Chinawa & A. E. Aronu & B. F. Chukwu ,H. A. Obu Prevalence and pattern of child abuse and associated factors in four secondary institutions in Enugu, Southeast Nigeria. Eur J Pediatr. 2014 Apr;173(4):451-6
6. Madu AJ1, Ubesie A, Ocheni S, Chinawa J, Madu KA, Ibegbulam OG, Nonyelu C, Eze A. Priapism in homozygous sickle cell patients: important clinical and laboratory associations. Med Princ Pract. 2014;23(3):259-63.
7. Obu HA, Chinawa JM. Neonatal analgesia: A neglected issue in the tropics . Niger Med J 2014;55:183-7
