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Papers by Ijioma Okorie

Research paper thumbnail of Assessment of body mass index-for-age status and child eating behaviour among preschool children (2-4years) in Igbo-Etiti Local Government Area, Enugu State, Nigeria

The Indian journal of nutrition and dietetics, 2018

Research paper thumbnail of The Influence of Socioeconomic Characteristics on Anthropometry, Nutrition Knowledge, and Attitude of People Living With HIV/AIDS Attending Special Treatment Center (STC) National Hospital Abuja, Nigeria

Frontiers in Nutrition, Jan 21, 2022

The work is on the influence of socioeconomic status of people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) on th... more The work is on the influence of socioeconomic status of people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) on their anthropometry, nutrition knowledge, and attitude, attending special treatment center (STC) in National Hospital Abuja, Nigeria. A cross-sectional study design was carried out in the STC and a total of two hundred and seventy [270 (150 men and 120 women)] PLWHA were used for the study. The PLWHA attend STC once in 2 months and subjects were grouped into 16 giving 4 groups per week since the center runs Monday through Thursday weekly and by 2 months, there were altogether 32 groups. Socioeconomic characteristics, nutrition knowledge and attitude, and anthropometric data were collected. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, chi-square, and regression analysis. The study revealed that 41.1% of PLWHA had poor knowledge of nutrition, 29.1% had both fair and good knowledge while 0.7% had excellent knowledge. A total of 52.8% had a positive attitude toward nutrition. The skinfold status of the respondents showed that 56.0% were malnourished, while their body mass index (BMI) revealed that 49.3% were normal. Gender (being female) and age (being young) had a significant (P < 0.01) influence on the BMI of PLWHA, while being female significantly influenced their skinfold status. Self-employed and being female were strongest (P < 0.01) positive predictors of nutrition knowledge, while low education had a negative influence on their attitude toward nutrition. Good nutrition knowledge, attitude, and improved socioeconomic characteristics are important tools in the care process of PLWHA, for sustainable healthy PLWHA, leading to a healthy society at large.

Research paper thumbnail of P24-092-23 The Association Between Anthropometric Status and Child Eating Behaviour Among Preschool Children Aged 2–4 Years in Some Rural Areas in Umuahia South LGA of Abia State Nigeria

Current Developments in Nutrition

Research paper thumbnail of P25-005-23 Effect of Annona muricata (Soursop) Leaf Extract on Hyperlipidemia and Hyperglycemia

Current Developments in Nutrition

Research paper thumbnail of Effect of Mixed Aqueous Extracts of Allium sativum, Annona muricata and Cymbopogon citratus Leaves on the Blood Glucose and Lipid Profile of Hyperglycemic Rats

Asian Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 2021

Research paper thumbnail of Effect of Mixed Aqueous Extracts of Allium sativum, Annona muricata and Cymbopogon citratus Leaves on the Blood Glucose and Lipid Profile of Hyperglycemic Rats

Asian Journal of Clinical Nutrition

Research paper thumbnail of MY ARTICLE.pdf

he study determined the growth pattern of infants (0-6month) of age. Some of the identifiable fac... more he study determined the growth pattern of infants (0-6month) of age. Some of the identifiable factors that influenced nutritional status of infants in the rural area were also considered in the study. A prospective cohort study was carried T out in the five health centres in the study area. The period of the study was from May 2014 to October 2014. A total of one hundred and seventy-five (175) mothers and infants were recruited for the study and infants growth were monitored for a period of 6 months. Information obtained from questionnaire included education, occupation, income level, and infant feeding practices of the mothers. Anthropometric measurement (weight, length and head circumference) was carried out on the infants and monitored at each visit for the study period and also anthropometric indicators and growth velocity of the infants were determined and compared to World Health Organization (WHO) child growth standard. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics, t-test and regression analysis. The result revealed that less than half (40.6%) of the mothers had secondary school uncompleted compared to 29.1% of their husbands while 49.1% of their husbands completed secondary school compared to 33.7% of the mothers. The mothers studied were mostly farmers, petty traders and low income earners. The study also revealed low (2.3%) exclusive breastfeeding practices and majority (78.3%) of the mothers initiated breastfeeding 30minutes within child birth for the index child. The low socioeconomic characteristics of the mothers significantly influenced (P<0.05) nutritional status of the infants. Therefore, nutrition education campaign on proper infant feeding practices (exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6months of life) should be community-based in order to tackle nutrition challenges and/or malnutrition (undernutrition) in the rural areas thereby improve maternal and infant health.

Research paper thumbnail of Assessment of body mass index-for-age status and child eating behaviour among preschool children (2-4years) in Igbo-Etiti Local Government Area, Enugu State, Nigeria

The Indian journal of nutrition and dietetics, 2018

Research paper thumbnail of The Influence of Socioeconomic Characteristics on Anthropometry, Nutrition Knowledge, and Attitude of People Living With HIV/AIDS Attending Special Treatment Center (STC) National Hospital Abuja, Nigeria

Frontiers in Nutrition, Jan 21, 2022

The work is on the influence of socioeconomic status of people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) on th... more The work is on the influence of socioeconomic status of people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) on their anthropometry, nutrition knowledge, and attitude, attending special treatment center (STC) in National Hospital Abuja, Nigeria. A cross-sectional study design was carried out in the STC and a total of two hundred and seventy [270 (150 men and 120 women)] PLWHA were used for the study. The PLWHA attend STC once in 2 months and subjects were grouped into 16 giving 4 groups per week since the center runs Monday through Thursday weekly and by 2 months, there were altogether 32 groups. Socioeconomic characteristics, nutrition knowledge and attitude, and anthropometric data were collected. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, chi-square, and regression analysis. The study revealed that 41.1% of PLWHA had poor knowledge of nutrition, 29.1% had both fair and good knowledge while 0.7% had excellent knowledge. A total of 52.8% had a positive attitude toward nutrition. The skinfold status of the respondents showed that 56.0% were malnourished, while their body mass index (BMI) revealed that 49.3% were normal. Gender (being female) and age (being young) had a significant (P < 0.01) influence on the BMI of PLWHA, while being female significantly influenced their skinfold status. Self-employed and being female were strongest (P < 0.01) positive predictors of nutrition knowledge, while low education had a negative influence on their attitude toward nutrition. Good nutrition knowledge, attitude, and improved socioeconomic characteristics are important tools in the care process of PLWHA, for sustainable healthy PLWHA, leading to a healthy society at large.

Research paper thumbnail of P24-092-23 The Association Between Anthropometric Status and Child Eating Behaviour Among Preschool Children Aged 2–4 Years in Some Rural Areas in Umuahia South LGA of Abia State Nigeria

Current Developments in Nutrition

Research paper thumbnail of P25-005-23 Effect of Annona muricata (Soursop) Leaf Extract on Hyperlipidemia and Hyperglycemia

Current Developments in Nutrition

Research paper thumbnail of Effect of Mixed Aqueous Extracts of Allium sativum, Annona muricata and Cymbopogon citratus Leaves on the Blood Glucose and Lipid Profile of Hyperglycemic Rats

Asian Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 2021

Research paper thumbnail of Effect of Mixed Aqueous Extracts of Allium sativum, Annona muricata and Cymbopogon citratus Leaves on the Blood Glucose and Lipid Profile of Hyperglycemic Rats

Asian Journal of Clinical Nutrition

Research paper thumbnail of MY ARTICLE.pdf

he study determined the growth pattern of infants (0-6month) of age. Some of the identifiable fac... more he study determined the growth pattern of infants (0-6month) of age. Some of the identifiable factors that influenced nutritional status of infants in the rural area were also considered in the study. A prospective cohort study was carried T out in the five health centres in the study area. The period of the study was from May 2014 to October 2014. A total of one hundred and seventy-five (175) mothers and infants were recruited for the study and infants growth were monitored for a period of 6 months. Information obtained from questionnaire included education, occupation, income level, and infant feeding practices of the mothers. Anthropometric measurement (weight, length and head circumference) was carried out on the infants and monitored at each visit for the study period and also anthropometric indicators and growth velocity of the infants were determined and compared to World Health Organization (WHO) child growth standard. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics, t-test and regression analysis. The result revealed that less than half (40.6%) of the mothers had secondary school uncompleted compared to 29.1% of their husbands while 49.1% of their husbands completed secondary school compared to 33.7% of the mothers. The mothers studied were mostly farmers, petty traders and low income earners. The study also revealed low (2.3%) exclusive breastfeeding practices and majority (78.3%) of the mothers initiated breastfeeding 30minutes within child birth for the index child. The low socioeconomic characteristics of the mothers significantly influenced (P<0.05) nutritional status of the infants. Therefore, nutrition education campaign on proper infant feeding practices (exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6months of life) should be community-based in order to tackle nutrition challenges and/or malnutrition (undernutrition) in the rural areas thereby improve maternal and infant health.