Ogbonna Vivian Ifeoma

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Public Health Physician Specialist, Department of Community Medicine.
University of Port Harcourt Teaching hospital.

Ogbonna Vivian Ifeoma


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Dr Vivian Ifeoma Ogbonna is a Public Health Physician, with a master’s in public health, and a current doctorate student status in the field of Public Health. She has a special interest in Population and Reproductive Health especially adolescents' health. She has an interest in Health systems/services, and Epidemiology.

EDUCATION

 FWACP, West African College of Physicians, October 2022.
 PhD (Population and Reproductive Health), University of Port Harcourt, School of Public Health, June 2020- Present.
 MPH, University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt, June 2018 – December 2019.
 NPMCN, National Post Graduate Medical College of Nigeria, July 2016 – May 2019.
 MB, BS, Ambrose Ali University, Ekpoma, August 1999 – June 2008.

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Epidemiology, Health systems/service, population and Reproductive Health
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Scholar Citations

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RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • School-Based Educational Intervention on Knowledge and Attitudes of Human Papillomavirus Screening and Vaccination among Female Junior Secondary School Students in Port …
    ED Uyanga, B Ordinioha, V Ogbonna, D Okon, TK Owei-Tongu, ...
    Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice 9 (1), 672-683 , 2026
    2026
  • Knowledge and Prevalence of Exclusive Breastfeeding and Breastfeeding Patterns among Mothers Attending Paediatric Clinic, Rivers State University Teaching Hospital
    OJ Iboro, DI Imabibo, CF Humphrey, TR Hart, ...
    African Journal of Humanities & Contemporary Education Research 21 (1), 230-248 , 2026
    2026
  • Preparedness and Challenges in the Transition from Medical Students to Interns: A Cross-Sectional Study of Junior Doctors in Rivers State, Nigeria
    C Mato, VI Ogbonna, C Opara
    African Journal of Humanities and Contemporary Education Research 21 (1 … , 2026
    2026
  • Determinants, Disclosure, and Help-Seeking Behaviour in Domestic Violence: A Comparative Study of Women in Rural and Urban Settings in Anambra State, Nigeria
    BO Chiejine Gibson Ifechukwude1,2*, Nnaemeka Emmanuel Akubue3,4, Ogbonna ...
    INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RESEARCH AND SCIENTIFIC INNOVATION 13 (2), 517-531 , 2026
    2026
  • Utilization of Antenatal Care and Delivery Services in Oyigbo Comprehensive Health Centre: A One Year Review
    CJ Ogbonna, Vivian Ifeoma, Imabibo, Douglas, Iboro, Onisokien, Opara
    JOURNAL OF THE MEDICAL WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA 1 (1) , 2026
    2026
  • Determinants of Sexual Coercion Among Adolescents in Rivers State
    VI Ogbonna, CJ Okuefuna, F Adeniji, Z Iliyasu
    Ibom Medical Journal 19 (1), 110-117 , 2026
    2026
  • P-1439. Evaluation of Mpox Knowledge, Attitude, and Willingness to Accept Mpox Vaccine among People living with HIV and Men who Have Sex with Men in Rivers State, Nigeria
    C Onyeaghala, I Ugboma, N Oruh, V Ogbonna
    Open Forum Infectious Diseases 13 (Supplement_1), ofaf695. 1626 , 2026
    2026
  • Knowledge Attitude and Practice RegardingAntibiotic Abuse Among Students at Pamo University of Medical Sciences in Rivers State, Nigeria
    VIO Blessing Tamuno-belema Jonathan, Lawrence Favour, Mercy Irimagha Nelson ...
    The Nigerian Health Journal 25 (4), 1583 -1595 , 2025
    2025
  • Knowledge and Attitude Towards Contraceptive Use Among Married Women in Rural and Urban Communities in Rivers State
    VI Ogbonna, CJ Okuefuna, CO Ikonwa
    Journal of Medicine in Africa 8 (1), 27-34 , 2025
    2025
  • Prevalence and Patterns of Domestic Violence Against Women: A Comparative Study of Urban and Rural Communities in Anambra State, Nigeria
    CG Ifechukwude, AN Emmanuel, U Jacinta, MM Chukwuebuka, ...
    African Journal of Humanities & Contemporary Education Research 21 (1), 15-30 , 2025
    2025
  • Trends in prevalence, pattern and factors associated with female genital mutilation/cutting among youth 15 to 24 years old in Nigeria
    VI Ogbonna
    Ibom Medical Journal 18 (4), 677-683 , 2025
    2025
  • Preference and Satisfaction Regarding Learning Methods Among Medical Students of The University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria
    OVI Elema GC, Emejuru D, Emma-Okpuruka DC
    The Nigerian Health Journal 25 (3), 934 – 942. , 2025
    2025
  • Pattern of Sexually Transmitted Infection Cases at a Tertiary Health Facility in Rivers State, Nigeria: A Cross-Sectional Study
    AF Ogbonna VI, Dimkpa BM, Abaate TJ, Oyadotun M, Osi C, Osuagwu CG, Ugorji ...
    The Nigerian Health Journal 25 (3), 1004 – 1013 , 2025
    2025
  • Awareness of the Violence Against Persons Prohibition Law and its Association with Female Genital Mutilation Prevalence among Youths in Oyigbo, Rivers State
    AB Ogbonna, V.I, Opara C., Joseph C., Okongwu N.
    The Nigerian Health Journal 25 (3), 1047 – 1057 , 2025
    2025
  • Assessing Mpox knowledge, Attitude, and Willingness to accept the Mpox Vaccine among people living with HIV and men who have sex with men in Rivers State, Nigeria
    C Onyeaghala, VI Ogbonna, IP Ugboma, N Oruh
    medRxiv, 2025.08. 14.25333538 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • Health Promotion and Health Education: Theories, Models and Methods
    CO Vivian Ifeoma Ogbonna
    The Nigerian Health Journal; 25 (2), 493-504 , 2025
    2025
  • Tuberculosis Treatment Outcomes and Determinants of Treatment Default in a Tertiary Health Facility in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, Rivers State
    VIO Blessing Adetula, Inumaye Nkechi Ojule
    The Nigerian Health Journal; 25 (1), 308-317 , 2025
    2025
  • Prevalence of COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Among Healthcare Workers in Nigeria: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
    TJ Abaate, DY Buowari, UA Agiri Jr, T Inimgba, VI Ogbonna, ...
    International journal of public health 70, 1607655 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 3
  • Comparative Study of Utilisation of Contraceptives Among Married Women in Rural and Urban Communities in Rivers State
    C Okuefuna, IO Vivian, CO Ikonwa
    Journal of The Medical Women's Association of Nigeria 1 (1) , 2025
    2025
  • WILLINGNESS TO ENROL AND PAY FOR A CONTRIBUTORY HEALTH INSURANCE SCHEME AND ITS DETERMINANTS: A SURVEY OF RURAL AND URBAN HOUSEHOLDS IN RIVERS STATE, NIGERIA
    VR Agala, VI Ogbonna, A Somiari, JI Aleme, P Green, AC Oreh
    West African journal of medicine 41 (11 Suppl 1), S52-S53 , 2024
    2024

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Workplace violence against health care workers in Nigeria
    TJ Abaate, T Inimgba, VI Ogbonna, C Onyeaghala, CU Osi, A Somiari, ...
    Nigerian Journal of Medicine 31 (6), 605-610 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 13
  • Challenges of residency training and early career doctors in Nigeria Phase II: Update on objectives, design, and rationale of study
    UA Eze, MA Tolani, MA Adeniyi, VI Ogbonna, O Isokariari, CI Martin, ...
    Nigerian Journal of Medicine 29 (4), 714-719 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 10
  • Risk and protective factors influencing multiple sexual partners among adolescents in Rivers State
    VI Ogbonna, F Adeniji, Z Iliyasu
    Nigerian Journal of Medicine 32 (1), 73-79 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 7
  • Review of COVID-19 vaccine
    O Efuntoye, O Obafemi, O Folayan, A Amoo, HD Ogundipe, U Enebeli, ...
    Nigerian Journal of Medicine 30 (4), 356-361 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 6
  • COVID‑19 at the Community Level: What are the Countermeasures?
    D Ayowole, V Ogbonna, A Amoo, T Babarinde, J Nwafor, U Enebeli, ...
    Nigerian Journal of Medicine 29 (3), 362-368 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 5
  • The mental well-being of physicians in Nigeria during the COVID-19 pandemic
    DY Buowari, AO Jimoh, OMA Isokariari, MO Agoyi, OD Emeagui, ...
    Nigerian Journal of Medicine 31 (5), 569-575 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 4
  • Accessibility and utilization of family planning services in Nigeria during the coronavirus disease-2019 pandemic
    ES Esievoadje, CL Odimegwu, MO Agoyi, AO Jimoh, OD Emeagui, ...
    Nigerian Journal of Medicine 31 (2), 133-137 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 4
  • Clinical guidelines for managing hearing loss as a complication of drug-resistant tuberculosis treatment: an evaluation of implementation fidelity in Kano, Nigeria
    SI Muhammad, EA Eboreime, VI Ogbonna, I Zubairu, L Ibisomi
    BMC Health Services Research 22 (1), 142 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 4
  • Medical migration/brain drain among early career doctors (ECDs) in Nigeria
    HI Monye, YF Hassan, LQ Olajide, DY Buowari, UU Enebeli, T Selowo, ...
    Niger Med Pract 79 (5-6), 61-65 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 4
  • Prevalence of COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Among Healthcare Workers in Nigeria: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
    TJ Abaate, DY Buowari, UA Agiri Jr, T Inimgba, VI Ogbonna, ...
    International journal of public health 70, 1607655 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 3
  • Book of Abstracts of Papers Presented at the 18th Annual Scientific Conference of the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria, Port Harcourt 2024 (15–21 September 2024)
    DS Ogaji
    Nigerian Postgraduate Medical Journal 31 (4), 353-409 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 3
  • Physicians' trust in health systems during the COVID-19 pandemic in Nigeria
    DY Buowari, NA Emeribe, VI Ogbonna, ES Esievoadje, CL Odimegwu, ...
    Journal of the Medical Women’s Association of Nigeria 6 (2), 129-135 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 3
  • Effect Of Comprehensive Sexuality Education On Knowledge Of Sexual And Reproductive Health Among Adolescents In Secondary Schools In River State: A Quasi-Experimental Study
    VI Ogbonna, O Adebiyi, I Ajie, R Lawrence
    Journal of Public Health and Toxicological Research 2 (1), 61-67 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 2
  • Adolescents in urban and rural communities in Rivers state, Nigeria: Factors influencing access and utilization of reproductive health services
    VI Ogbonna, ID Alabere, O Babatunde
    Ibom Medical Journal 17 (2), 318-328 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 2
  • FACTORS INFLUENCING ACCESS AND UTILIZATION OF REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH SERVICES AMONG ADOLESCENTS IN URBAN AND RURAL COMMUNITIES IN RIVERS STATE, NIGERIA.
    VI Ogbonna, ID Alabere, O Babatunde
    West African Journal of Medicine 40 (11 Suppl 1), S15-S15 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 2
  • Assessing Mpox knowledge, Attitude, and Willingness to accept the Mpox Vaccine among people living with HIV and men who have sex with men in Rivers State, Nigeria
    C Onyeaghala, VI Ogbonna, IP Ugboma, N Oruh
    medRxiv, 2025.08. 14.25333538 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • Awareness and utilization of community-based health insurance schemes among residents of Rumuokwurusi, Obio/Akpor LGA, Rivers State
    V Harry, B Banigo, T Deekor, A Osigwe, VI Ogbonna
    Annals of Innovation in Medicine 2 (1) , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 1
  • COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among healthcare workers in Nigeria: Asystematic review protocol
    GO Worgu, A Somiari, CU Osi, C Onyeaghala, VI Ogbonna, S Joshi, ...
    Ibom Medical Journal 16 (2), 114-118 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 1
  • COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among healthcare workers in Nigeria: A systematic review protocol
    DY Buowari, GO Worgu, A Somiari, CU Osi, C Onyeaghala, VI Ogbonna, ...
    Ibom Medical Journal 16 (2), 114-118 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 1
  • Proceedings of the 40th annual scientific conference
    KO Wright
    Journal of Community Medicine and Primary Health Care 36 (1) , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 1