Journal of Infectious Diseases and Diagnosis

Department of Pharmaceutical Microbiology and Biotechnology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Agulu Campus, Nigeria

Biography

Ugochukwu M. Okezie is a Lecturer at the Department of Pharmaceutical Microbiology and Biotechnology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.  After completing Bachelors of Science Degree in Biochemistry, he proceeded to Pharmaceutical Sciences for his Masters and Doctoral Degree in Pharmaceutical Microbiology and Biotechnology (Quality Control and Formulation Microbiology Option) at Nnnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. His research interests includes development of novel antimicrobial and anticancer agents from fungi endophytes and formulation and standardization of antimicrobial agents.

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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