Journal of Infectious Diseases and Diagnosis

Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chukwuemeka Odimegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam Anambra, Nigeria

Biography

Ezinne Okparaebo (born 3 March 1988 in Imo, Nigeria) is a track and field sprint athlete who competes internationally for Norway.
Okparaebo represented Norway at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. She competed at the 100 metres sprint and placed second in her first round heat after Kerron Stewart in a time of 11.32 seconds. She qualified for the second round in which she failed to qualify for the semi finals as her time of 11.45 was the fourth time of her race.

Publications

• Research Article   
  Perceptions, Attitude and Knowledge of Five Moments of Hand Hygiene Practices among Healthcare Workers in Awka Anambra Nigeria
  Author(s): Malachy C Ugwu*, Onyinye Muoka, Ugochukwu M Okezie, Collins Chimezie, Dan John, Ezinne Ilo-Nnabuife, Catherine Stanley and Uchenna Ogwaluonye
  
  Background/Objectives: The practice of hand hygiene by healthcare workers is critical to preventing Healthcare-associated infections. This study was designed to assess the knowledge, attitude and hand hygiene practices among healthcare workers (HCWs) in Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital, Amaku, Awka, Nigeria. Methods: A pretested, structured, self-administered questionnaire was used to collect data on the participant’s demographics, their knowledge and attitude to hand hygiene practices. The data collected were analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS-20) and presented as frequency and percentages response. Results: Of the 100 questionnaires distributed, 77 questionnaires were adequately filled and returned. HCWs agreed to hand washing before activities such as Palpa.. View more»
  

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