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Chika O. Duru
Researcher at Niger Delta University
Publications - 27
Citations - 83
Chika O. Duru is an academic researcher from Niger Delta University. The author has contributed to research in topics: Heart disease & Pulmonary hypertension. The author has an hindex of 4, co-authored 25 publications receiving 59 citations.
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The menace of street hawking in Aba metropolis, South-East Nigeria
Ijeoma Nduka,Chika O. Duru +1 more
TL;DR: In this paper, a descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 300 hawkers who were recruited by simple random sampling from major streets, busy mar kets and the central motor parks in Aba, South- East Nigeria in January 2014.
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Audit of availability and distribution of paediatric cardiology services and facilities in Nigeria.
Ekanem N. Ekure,Wilson E Sadoh,Fidelia Bode-Thomas,Adeola A Orogade,Adeola Barakat Animasahun,O. O. Ogunkunle,Iretiola Babaniyi,M U Anah,Barbara E Otaigbe,Adebiyi Olowu,Frances Sam Okpokowuruk,SI Omokhodion,Ogechi C Maduka,U U Onakpoya,Daberechi K Adiele,U M Sani,Mustapha Asani,Christopher S Yilgwan,Queennette Daniels,Chinyere C. Uzodimma,Chika O. Duru,Mohammad B Abdulkadir,Joseph K Afolabi,John A.O. Okeniyi +23 more
TL;DR: In this paper, a questionnaire-based, cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted to evaluate and document the currently available paediatric cardiac services in Nigeria, with the distributions according to geopolitical zones of Nigeria.
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Pediatric heart failure among emergency room admissions in a Tertiary Health Centre in Southern Nigeria
TL;DR: Scaling up malaria prevention programs, strengthening immunization practices, prompt recognition and treatment of the underlying causes of heart failure would reduce morbidity and mortality from this easily preventable and treatable condition.
Breastfeeding and weaning practices among Nigerian women
TL;DR: Exclusive breastfeeding is still unacceptably low among Nigerian women despite an increased level of awareness, and the practice of separating the child from the home during weaning was reported in only 16% of the mothers.
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Knowledge and attitude of parents toward oxygen therapy and nasogastric tube feeding in tertiary health centers in Nigeria
TL;DR: The acceptance of nasogastric tube feeding and oxygen therapy is very encouraging and was not affected by maternal age, ethnicity, or educational qualification.