Datonye Christopher Briggs

@ust.edu.ng

Reader (Associate Professor)
Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, Rivers State University

Datonye Christopher Briggs


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RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS

Pediatrics, Nephrology, Transplantation, Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health

FUTURE PROJECTS

Systematic reviews in paediatric and adolescent kidney health in both sub-saharan Africa and other LMICs. Interests : AKI, CKD, Glomerular diseases, CAKUT and Transplant care


Applications Invited
460

Scholar Citations

11

Scholar h-index

12

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RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • A Rare Case of Neonatal Mumps in a Health Facility in South-South Nigeria
    EC Anthony, DC Briggs, BE Anthony
    Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases 17 (4), 54-60 , 2026
    2026
  • Diagnostic accuracy of kidney ultrasound compared to mercaptoacetyltriglycine-3 scan in paediatric multicystic dysplastic kidney disease
    DC Briggs, K Hlongwa, M McCulloch, P Nourse, A Brink, A Coetzee
    Pediatric Nephrology 41 (5), 1371-1378 , 2026
    2026
  • WCN26-8298 Preliminary report of Progression of Neonatal Acute Kidney Injury to Chronic Kidney Disease: Insights from Early Life Renal Insults
    MA Alao, OR Ibrahim, DC Briggs, A Rasaki, BF Akinkunmi, CS Osundara, ...
    Kidney International Reports 11 (4), 104029 , 2026
    2026
  • WCN26-8852 Optimizing Neonatal AKI Diagnosis: Which Criteria Best Predict Clinical Outcomes?
    M Alao, O Ibrahim, D Briggs, A Rasaki, B Akinkunmi, A Ademola, V Luyckx
    Kidney International Reports 11 (4) , 2026
    2026
  • WCN26-9019 An overview of neonatal AKI continuum study in Nigeria. A progress report
    M Alao, OR Ibrahim, DC Briggs, A Rasaki, BF Akinkunmi, OT Odedoyin, ...
    Kidney International Reports 11 (4) , 2026
    2026
  • Paediatric multicystic dysplastic kidney disease in Cape Town, South Africa
    DC Briggs, K Hlongwa, M McCulloch, P Nourse, A Brink, A Coetzee
    BMC nephrology 27 (12), https://doi.org/10.1186/s12882-025-04667 , 2026
    2026
  • Inequitable paediatric kidney transplantation in resource-limited countries: expert recommendations for Nigeria–a scoping review
    EA Anigilaje, L Oni, OT Adedoyin, FU Eke, H Okafor, OI Odetunde, ...
    BMJ global health 10 (12) , 2025
    2025
  • Pattern and Treatment Outcomes of Childhood Tuberculosis in Rivers State University Teaching Hospital – A 5-year Review
    OU Amaewhule, DC Briggs
    J Nig Infect Dis Soc 3 (1), 48-57 , 2025
    2025
  • Sociodemographic Correlates of Hypertension in Apparently Healthy Secondary School Adolescents in Taraba State, Nigeria
    R Aliu, TY Peter, JA Uniga, H Ishaku, AA Bello, LO Abdulgafar, DC Briggs
    Nigerian Journal of Paediatrics 52 (2), 142-151 , 2025
    2025
  • Prevalence and Risk Factors for Elevated Blood Pressure Patterns and Hypertension Among Children Attending a Tertiary Outpatient Clinic in Port Harcourt, Nigeria
    U Onubogu, D Briggs, B West, J Aitafo
    Nigerian Journal of Paediatrics 52 (1), 33-48 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • Breastfeeding support as predictors of sustainable breastfeeding practices of nursing mothers with common mental disorders in tertiary hospital nurseries in Nigeria: a cross …
    MA Alao, OR Ibrahim, SA Yekinni, SA Sotimehin, UM Diala, DC Briggs, ...
    BMC PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH 25 (1) , 2025
    2025
  • Breastfeeding support as predictors of sustainable breastfeeding practices of nursing mothers with common mental disorders in tertiary hospital nurseries in Nigeria: a cross …
    MA Alao, OR Ibrahim, SA Yekinni, SA Sotimehin, UM Diala, DC Briggs, ...
    BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 25, 23 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 2
  • Determinants of Tangible Breastfeeding Support Among Health Workers: A Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study
    MA Alao, OR Ibrahim, JC Elo-Ilo, DC Briggs, CA Nri-Ezedi, UM Diala, ...
    Journal of Human Lactation 40 (4), 522-534 , 2024
    2024
  • Management of Childhood Steroid Resistant Nephrotic Syndrome by Paediatric Nephrologists in Nigeria.
    DC Briggs, TA Uchenwa, IC Anochie
    African Journal of Paediatric Nephrology 10, 41-48 , 2024
    2024
  • Acute Kidney Injury among hospitalised children in a young tertiary centre in south-south, Nigeria: An observational prospective study
    DC Briggs, JE Aitafo, EM Okorie
    Ibom Medical Journal 17 (3), 423-432 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 2
  • Early Markers of Chronic Kidney Disease Among Children in Steady-state Sickle Cell Anemia in Rivers State, Southern Nigeria: A Comparative Study
    DC Briggs, A Josiah, H Omunakwe, C Okechukwu, D Okoh, I Amadi, ...
    Paediatric Nephrology Journal of Bangladesh 9 (2), 66-72 , 2024
    2024
  • Neonatal transport network services: preparedness of healthcare systems in Southern Nigeria
    EMC Okorie, DC Briggs, PI Opara, AU Eneh
    Nigerian medical journal 65 (3), 332-343 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 7
  • Burden and outcome of respiratory morbidities among children and adolescents with sickle cell disease—A retrospective review of emergency presentations in some Nigerian …
    RM Ibraheem, MB Abdulkadir, R Aliu, A Issa, OR Ibrahim, AO Bello, ...
    Plos one 19 (5), e0303323 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 3
  • Kidney disease and its risk factors among Nigerians: Report of the World Kidney Day 2022 National Screening Programme
    YR Raji, O Okoye, U Ekrikpo, O Adejumo, YM Saad, U Onu, ZM Gimba, ...
    African Journal of Nephrology 27 (1), 9-20 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 1
  • Paediatric Haemodialysis at a Tertiary Hospital in Southern Nigeria: A 3-year experience: A case series study
    DC Briggs
    Tropical Journal of Nephrology 19 (1), 1-9 , 2024
    2024

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Viral suppression in adolescents on antiretroviral treatment: review of the literature and critical appraisal of methodological challenges
    RA Ferrand, D Briggs, J Ferguson, M Penazzato, A Armstrong, ...
    Tropical medicine & international health 21 (3), 325-333 , 2016
    2016
    Citations: 140
  • COVID-19: The effect of lockdown on children’s remote learning experience–Parents’ perspective
    DC Briggs
    Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science 33 (9), 42-52 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 25
  • Newborn screening in Nigeria: will incorporating congenital hypothyroidism with sickle cell disease improve neonatal screening programme?
    IE Yarhere, T Jaja, DC Briggs, L Iughetti
    ACTA BIOMEDICA: Atenei Parmensis 90 (2), 316-320 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 23
  • C-Reactive Protein and Covid-19 Severity: A Systematic Review.
    RC Ikeagwulonu, NI Ugwu, CT Ezeonu, ZC Ikeagwulonu, ...
    West African Journal of Medicine 38 (10), 1011-1023 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 20
  • Basic neonatal resuscitation: retention of knowledge and skills of primary health care workers in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Southern Nigeria
    DC Briggs, AU Eneh, EAD Alikor
    The Pan African Medical Journal 38, 75 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 20
  • COVID-19 and the Nigerian child: the time to act is now
    DC Briggs, N Tamuno-Wari
    Pan African Medical Journal 35 (2), 82 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 18
  • Ultrasound measurement of foetal kidney length during healthy pregnancy: relationship with gestational age
    EK Kiridi, PC Oriji, DC Briggs, JU Ugwoegbu, C Okechukwu, AD Adesina, ...
    Ethiopian Journal of Health Sciences 33 (1), 97 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 16
  • COVID-19: Parents’ Healthcare-Seeking Behaviour for their Sick Children in Nigeria-An Online Survey
    DC Briggs, KA Kattey
    International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health 41 (13), 14-25 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 16
  • Average gestational age at spontaneous onset of labour for pregnant women in a tertiary health institution in South-South, Nigeria: A 5–year review
    PC Oriji, DO Allagoa, DC Briggs, IO Oguche, C Ikoro, MN Chika, ...
    Asian Research Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics 6 (1), 17-30 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 12
  • Management of paediatric pain: Knowledge and practice of healthcare providers at a tertiary centre, Southern Nigeria
    GK Eke, DC Briggs
    Asian Journal of Pediatric Research, 1-8 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 12
  • A 5-year review of obstructed labour and its sequalae in the Federal Medical Centre, Yenagoa, South-South, Nigeria
    PC Oriji, DO Allagoa, DC Briggs, MN Chika, U Mariere, C Ikoro, JI Adhuze, ...
    Int J Clin Obstet Gynaecol 5 (5), 6-12 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 11
  • A 5-year review of uterine rupture in the Federal Medical Centre, Yenagoa, South-South Nigeria
    DO Allagoa, PC Oriji, TJ Wagio, DC Briggs, IO Oguche, TR Mbooh, ...
    International Journal of Research and Reports in Gynaecology 4 (3), 27-35 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 10
  • Breastfeeding support among healthcare workers in Nigeria.
    DC Alao, M.A., Ibrahim, O.R., Briggs
    Discov Health Systems 3 (46), https://doi.org/10.1007/s44250-024-00094 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 8
  • Self-medication among health workers during the COVID-19 pandemic in southern Nigeria: knowledge, patterns, practice, and associated factors
    JE Aitafo, W Wonodi, DC Briggs, BA West
    Int J Health Sci Res 12, 1-14 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 8
  • Neonatal transport network services: preparedness of healthcare systems in Southern Nigeria
    EMC Okorie, DC Briggs, PI Opara, AU Eneh
    Nigerian medical journal 65 (3), 332-343 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 7
  • The pattern of paediatric otorhinolaryngological disorders seen at the Rivers State University Teaching Hospital, South-south Nigeria: a 3-year review
    DC Briggs, VO Ikenga, UA Oparaodu, E Mbak
    Pan African Medical Journal 42, 10.11604/pamj.2022.42. , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 7
  • Rhesus Negative Pregnancy: Prevalence and Foetomaternal Outcomes in a Tertiary Hospital, South-South Nigeria
    EB Allagoa DO, Oriji PC, Briggs DC, Ikoro C, Unachukwu CE, Ubom AE, Atemie G
    Eur. J. Med. Health Sci. 3 (5), 123-131 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 7
  • Hypertensive disorders in pregnancy at the Federal Medical Centre, Yenagoa, South-South Nigeria: a 5year review
    CMN Oriji PC, Allagoa DO, Ubom AE, Kattey AK, Briggs DC
    Int J Res Med Sci 9, 2923-9 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 7
  • Multiple gestation and perinatal outcome in the Federal Medical Centre, Yenagoa, South-South, Nigeria: A 5-year review
    PC Oriji, DO Allagoa, DC Briggs, JI Adhuze, TR Mbooh, G Atemie
    MSARR 3 (1), 1-11 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 7
  • Childhood-onset Systemic Lupus Erythematosus with Lupus Nephritis in a 38-month-old Nigerian child – A case report.
    DC Briggs, JE Aitafo
    African Journal of Paediatric Nephrology 8 (2), 53-58 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 6