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Name

Dr. Ekpoanwan Esienumoh Esienumoh

Department

Nursing Science

Designation

Associate Professor

Email

[email protected]


About Dr. Ekpoanwan Esienumoh Esienumoh

Dr Ekpoanwan Esienumoh was employed by the University of Calabar in July 13, 2000 as a Lecturer II in the Department of Nursing Science. She was promoted to the rank of Associate Professor of Midwifery in 2016. Mrs Esienumoh obtained her B.Sc. degree in Nursing Education in 1988 from the University of Ibadan, and Master of Public Health from University of Calabar in 1998, both in Nigeria. She was awarded a PhD degree in Midwifery in 2011 by the University of Manchester, United Kingdom. She was admitted as a Fellow of the West African College of Nursing, Faculty of Maternal and Child Health in 2006. She belongs to many Professional Associations including National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives, Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, International Council of Nursing, International Confederation of Midwives, Confederation of African Midwives, International member, Royal College of Midwives, United Kingdom. Her main area of research interest is the prevention of maternal and child mortality in which she has carried out some researches with emphasis on empowering rural communities to take action on prevention of this scourge. Since joining the University of Calabar, Dr Ekpoanwan has been deeply involved in the teaching, research and mentoring of both undergraduate and postgraduate students nationally and internationally. She has successfully supervised, co-supervised and examined many graduate students’ theses within and outside the University of Calabar. Dr Ekpoanwan Esienumoh is a regular participant in many local and international conferences, seminars, workshops, symposia and other update programmes in her area of specialty where she presents papers in some. She has published over twenty five articles in both local and international peer reviewed journals. She has also served as reviewer to many journal publishing companies. Dr Esienumoh has served the University in many capacities including Examinations Officer between 2001 and 2007, Acting Head of Department of Nursing Science from 2012 to 2014, member of University of Calabar Senate between 2012 and 2014. Dr Ekpoanwan served her sabbatical Leave appointment at the Garden City University College, Kumasi, Ghana, where she was also the Head of Department of Midwifery between 2017 and 2019. She is a beneficiary of many awards, grants and scholarships including the 2016 Institutional-based TETFund Research Grant and the Cross River State Nursing Foundation Grant in 2015. Others are Best graduating Nursing student from School of Nursing Anua (Ituk Mbang Annex), Akwa Ibom State in 1977, Federal Government of Nigeria Postgraduate Scholarship for her Masters degree programme in Public Health, Cross River State Government of Nigeria’s Financial Assistance for the payment of tuition for her PhD programme in the University of Manchester, United Kingdom, and University of Calabar Study Fellowship to undertake her PhD programme in the University of Manchester, United Kingdom. Furthermore, Dr Esienumoh has benefited from many sponsorship programmes including sponsorship by the University of Manchester, United Kingdom to attend International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) Conference in Glasgow, United Kingdom in 2008, sponsorship by ICM to attend the ICM Conference in Durban, South Africa in 2011, TETFund sponsorship to attend ICM Conference in Prague, Czech Republic, June, 2014. Dr Ekpoanwan has floated a non-governmental organisation called Wholesome Life Support Initiative, which she has been using for creation of awareness, education and advocacy on Community Health Issues with strong emphases on the prevention of maternal and child morbidities and mortalities. She also undertakes several assignments for the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria. Mrs Ekpoanwan is married with children.


S/N Qualification School Atttended Started Finished
First School Leaving CertificateBig Qua Presbyterian School, Big Qua, Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria19631967
WASCDuke Town Secondary School, Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria19681972
B.Sc. Nursing EducationUniversity of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria19851988
Masters in Public HealthUniversity of Calabar, Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria19921997
PhD MidwiferyUniversity of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom20082011

S/N Publication
Agbo, B.B., Esienumoh, E. E., Inah, S.A., Eko, J. E., & Nwachukwu, E. J. (2019). Community Pharmacists participation in immunization services in Cross River State, Nigeria. International Journal of Public Health, Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 4(3), 11-25.
Agbo, B.B., Esienumoh, E. E., Inah, S.A., Eko, J. E., & Nwachukwu, E. J. (2019). Challenges in providing immunization services amongst Community Pharmacists in South-South Nigeria: A Cross Sectional Study. Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 21(3), 1-8
Esienumoh, E.E., Allotey, J., & Waterman, H. (2018). Empowering members of a rural southern community in Nigeria to plan to take action to prevent maternal mortality: A participatory action research project. Journal of Clinical Nursing. https://doi.org/10.1111/jocn.14244
Esienumoh, E.E., Ella, R.E., & Mboho, M. (2019). Cultural meaning of childbearing among women of a rural community in Nigeria. International Journal of Science and Research, 8(6), 2237-2245
Udosen, I.E., Olaoye, T., Esienumoh, E.E., Udosen, G., & Amaechi, D. (2019). Practice of nursing mothers towards umbilical cord care in Calabar Metropolis, Cross River State. Medical Principles and Practice, 2(2), 2-12.
Ella, R.E., Esienumoh, E. E., & Ojong, I. N. (2017). Personal Characteristics and Compliance to Health Education Among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinic in University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Nigeria. Global Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences, 23(2), 327-335.
John, M. E., Esienumoh, E. E. Nsemo, A. D., & Yagba, J. (2017). Traditional Reproductive Health Practices among Women in South South Nigeria. International Journal of Nursing and Care, 1(2), 1-6.
Esienumoh, E.E., Mboho, M., & Ndiok, A. (2016). Use of insecticide-treated bed nets by pregnant and other childbearing-age women: Action research in Southern Nigeria. African Journal of Midwifery and Women’s Health, 10(1), 19-26.
Emori, S. L., & Esienumoh, E.E. (2016). Influence Midwife-client relationship on clients’ satisfaction with maternity care in a hospital in Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria. International Professional Nursing Journal, 14(1), 13-21.
Akpabio. I.I., & Esienumoh, E.E. (2016). Required competencies and possible challenges of Information Communication Technology-assisted teaching and learning: Assessment of nurse educators and structures in Calabar, Nigeria. International Journal of Engineering and Innovative Technology, 5(10), 18-28.
Ojong, I.N., Esienumoh, E.E., Uka, V.K., & Edet, O.B. (2016). Breast cancer awareness and practice of breast self examination among women in Adiabo community in Odukpani Local Government Area of Cross River State, Nigeria. Clinical Nursing Studies, 4(1), 50-56.
Esienumoh, E.E., Akpabio, I.I., & Etowa, J.B. (2016). Cultural diversity in childbirth practices of a rural community in Southern Nigeria. Journal of Pregnancy and Child Health, DOI:10.4172/2376-127X.1000280
Esienumoh, E. E., Okon, I. E., Ojong, I. N., Akpan, M. I., Armon, M. A., & Whiley, E. E. (2015). Perception and practice of midwife-led model of care among skilled birth attendants in selected health facilities in a southern State in Nigeria. International Journal of Nursing, Midwife and Health Related Cases, 1(2), 1-16.
Esienumoh, E.E. (2015). Re-aligning Nursing and Midwifery practice to enhance professionalism: Action Research perspective. International Journal of Nursing, Midwife and Health Related Cases, 1(2), 17- 28.
Mgbokwere, D. O., Esienumoh, E.E., & Uyana, D.A. (2015). Perception and attitudes of parents towards teenage pregnancy in a rural community of Cross River State, Nigeria. Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences, 21(2), 181-190.
John, M.E., Nsemo, A.D., Esienumoh, E.E., Osuchukwu, N., Duke, E.U., & Bassey, P. (2015). Behaviour change counselling and health promotion for youths living with HIV/AIDS in Calabar, Nigeria. International Journal of Health Sciences & Research, 5(9), 352-360.
Edet, O.B., Ella, R.E., & Esienumoh, E.E. (2011). Psychiatric nurses’ knowledge- base, perception on research and research utilisation in Calabar, Nigeria. International Professional Nursing Journal, 9(1), 112 – 119.
John, M.E., Ndebbio, T.J., Duke, E.U., Esienumoh, E.E., & Robinson-Bassey, G.E. (2008). Community mobilization and health education for home based care of people living with HIV/AIDS in rural community of Cross River State, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Nursing, 1(1), 21-26.
John, M. E., Edet, O. B., Mgbekem, M., Robinson-Bassey, G. C., Duke, E. U., Esienumoh, E. E., & Ndebbio, T. J. (2007). Sleep disturbance among patients in hospital: implications for nursing care. West African Journal of Nursing, 18(1), 42-48.
Edet O.B., Esienumoh E. E., & Edet, E.E. (2007). Grassroots politicians’ perception of female genital cutting (FGC) in Cross River State. International Professional Nursing Journal, 5(1), 112 – 124.
Samson-Akpan, P. E., Duke, E.U., Esienumoh, E.E., Robinson-Bassey, G. C. (2007). Knowledge and attitude of nurses toward utilisation of Health education in achieving Millennium Development Goals in Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria. Journal of International Council for Health, Physical Education, Recreation Sport and Dance, 2(1), 33-37.
John, M.E., Effiong, A.A., Mgbekem, M., Esienumoh, E.E., Etta, S., Robinson-Bassey, G., & Essiet, G.A. (2005). Assessment and management of pain in hospitalized patients in Calabar. Global Journal of Medical Sciences, 4(1), 1-7.
Edet O.B., Ofi, A. B., & Esienumoh, E. E. (2005). Health promotion strategies across the lifespan and the role of the nurse. International Journal of Educational Administration, Planning & Research, 2(1), 141- 158.
Ekpoanwan, E. (2004). Improving the image of the nurse in the eyes of the public. International Professional Nursing Journal, 4(1), 81-87.
John, M.E., Ndebbio, T., Esienumoh, E.E., & Udofia, O. (2001). Biopsychosocial effect of substance use among women in rural communities. Journal of Research and Development in Education, 8(1), 181-187.

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S/N Conference Description Started Finished
West African College of Nursing Annual General Meeting/Scientific Sessions (Nigerian Chapter), Calabar, 3rd to 7th October, 2016. Reduction of maternal and child morbidity and mortality: Focus of Midwives.0016-10-312016-10-07
29th Triennial Congress of the International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) held in Durban, South Africa, 19th to 23rd June, 2011.A Community Action Research in a Southern Local Government Area, Cross River State of Nigeria. 2011-06-182011-06-23
West African College of Nursing Conference (Cross River and Akwa Ibom Chapter) held in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, 5th - 8th December, 2011. Realigning Nursing and Midwifery Practice to Meet the Health Needs of Consumers: Action Research Perspective2011-12-052011-12-08
Community youth academic mobilisation conference held at the Town Hall, Ikot Ansa, Calabar, Nigeria on 14th September, 2012Current demand for nursing education’2012-09-132012-09-16
West African College of Nursing Multidisciplinary Health Research Conference in collaboration with the Directorate of Research and Step-B Project, University of Calabar; held at College of Health Technology, Calabar. 24th -28th September, 2012. (i) The place of Implementation research and Action Research in Health Care practice. (ii) Prevention of maternal mortality: A community Action Research in Bakassi Local Government Area of Cross River State. 2012-09-242012-09-28
Conference of the Faculty of Administration, Management and Education (FAME) of the West African College of Nursing, held at College of Health Technology, Calabar, Nigeria on 26th March, 2013. Doing participatory action research in nursing and midwifery2013-04-252013-03-27
National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) Conference in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria on 22nd October, 2013. Prevention of maternal and infant mortality: role of nurses/midwives as foot soldiers2013-10-212013-10-23
Induction ceremony of newly qualified nurses of School of Nursing, University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Calabar on 21st May, 2014.Professional and personal development: a reflection on the newly qualified nurses2014-05-212014-05-21
30th Triennial Congress of the International Confederation of Midwives (ICM), Prague, Czech Republic, 1st to 5th June, 2014. Utilisation of insecticide treated bed nets by pregnant and other childbearing women: an action ./research in south-southern Nigeria. 2014-06-012014-06-05
West African College of Nursing Scientific Workshop on Continuing Professional Nursing Education: A force for change and vital resource for health care delivery. Held in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria on 15th -18th July, 2014. The relevance of adequate implementation of Life-saving skills by midwives (MSS/SURE-P) in the reduction of maternal mortality2014-07-152014-07-18
West African College of Nursing 13th Biennial General Meeting , 22nd Scientific Session & 35th Council Meeting, Accra, Ghana, 19th – 25th July, 2015. (i) Re-aligning Nursing and Midwifery practice to enhance professionalism: Action research perspective. (ii) Perception and practice of midwifery-led model of care among skilled birth attendants in selected health facilities in Southern Cross River State, Nigeria. 2015-07-192015-07-25
43rd Biennial Convention of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, 7th- 11th November, 2015. (i) Cultural diversity in childbirth practices in a rural community in Nigeria (oral presentation) (ii) Action Research on Health providers and consumers’ collaborative initiatives for provision of community-based health services in a sub-urban community in South East Nigeria (poster presentation)2015-11-072015-11-11
31st International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) Triennial Congress, 18th – 22nd June, 2017, Toronto, Canada.(i) Maternal and newborn morbidity and mortality (ii) Evidence-based interventions for maternal and newborn mortality reduction 29. Presented a paper on: (i) Culture and Professionalism: The dilemma of midwives on Female Genital Mutilation in Riverine Communities in Southern Nigeria. (ii) Childbearing women’s experiences of intimate partner violence and the intervention roles by midwives in Calabar, Nigeria. (iii) Menstrual hygiene practices among in-school adolescents in urban and rural Secondary Schools in Cross River State, Nigeria: A pilot study. (iv) Maternal and Child Health services utilization by childbearing women in Cross River State: A comparative case study of tertiary and primary health care facilities.2017-06-182017-06-22
WABER Workshop on Academic Writing and Publication, British Council, Accra, Ghana, July 3, 20182018-07-032018-07-03
WABER Workshop on Postgraduate Research Supervision, British Council, Accra, Ghana, July 4, 20182018-07-042018-07-04