Dr. Okafor Ifeyinwa Mary Ann
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Dr. Okafor Ifeyinwa Mary Ann

Lecturer
University of Calabar, Nigeria

Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Haematology from University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria

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Area of Interest:

Biomedical Sciences
100%
Haematology
62%
Ecology
90%
Blood Transfusion
75%
Life Sciences
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
0
Chapters
0
Articles
0
Abstracts
0

Selected Publications

  1. Okoroiwu, H.U., I.M. Okafor, E.A. Asemota and D.C. Okpokam, 2018. Seroprevalence of transfusion-transmissible infections (HBV, HCV, syphilis and HIV) among prospective blood donors in a tertiary health care facility in Calabar, Nigeria; an eleven years evaluation. BMC Public Health, Vol. 18. 10.1186/s12889-018-5555-x.
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  2. Asemota, E.A., I.M. Okafor, H.U. Okoroiwu, E.R. Ekong, S.O. Anyanwu, E.E. Efiong and F. Udomah, 2018. Zinc, copper, CD4 T-cell count and some hematological parameters of HIV-infected subjects in Southern Nigeria. Integr. Med. Res., 7: 53-60.
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  3. Ukwe, L.I. and I.M. Okafor, 2017. Diagnostic, therapeutic and pharmaceutical value of snake venom. Calabar J. Health Sci., 1: 1-13.
  4. Okoroiwu, H.U., I.M. Okafor, E.K. Uko and I.J. Atangwho, 2017. Some hematological parameters of Wistar rats treated with Chromolaena odorata leave extracts. J. Biol. Res., 90: 51-55.
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  5. Okafor, I.M., A.B. Antai and E.A. Usanga, 2017. Evaluation of soluble transferrin receptor, soluble transferrin receptor/ferritin ratio, and other iron-related parameters of pregnant women in Cross River State, Nigeria. Trop. J. Med. Res., 20: 180-184.
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  6. Okafor, I.M. and H.U. Okoroiwu, 2017. Effects of tobacco cigarette smoking on some hematological parameters of male cigarette smokers in Southern Nigeria. Asian J. Med. Health, 5: 1-6.
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  7. Enoh, J.E., B.D.T. Pokam, A.A.O. Eyo, I.M. Okafor, J.C.A. Nguedia, B.T. Fominyam and M.N. Ngowe, 2017. Drug induced hematological disorders in patients on antituberculosis drugs in the South West region of Cameroon. Eur. J. Pharmaceut. Med. Res., 4: 155-161.
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  8. Akpan, P.A., I.M. Okafor and S. Anakebe, 2017. Altered protein and iron levels of patients with active tuberculosis in a Nigerian reference health facility. Afr. J. Clin. Exp. Microbiol., 18: 174-178.
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  9. Okpokam, D.C., I.M. Okafor, J.O. Akpotuzor, V.U. Nna, O.E. Okpokam, E.E. Osim and E.A. Usanga, 2016. Response of cellular elements to frequent blood donations among male subjects in Calabar, Nigeria. Trends Med. Res., 11: 11-19.
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  10. Okoroiwu, H.U., I.J. Atangwho, E.K. Uko and O.I. Maryann, 2016. Haemostatic property of Chromolaena odorata leaf extracts: In vitro and in vivo evaluation in Wistar rats. J. Biol. Res., 89: 56-60.
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  11. Okafor, I.M., D.C. Okpokam, A.B. Antai and E.A. Usanga, 2016. Iron status of pregnant women in rural and urban communities of Cross River State, South-South Nigeria. Niger. J. Physiol. Sci., 31: 121-125.
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  12. Ogar, C.O., I.M.A. Okafor and P.A. Akpan, 2016. Seroprevalence of hepatitis C virus infection among health centre workers in Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria. Int. J. Biomed. Lab. Sci., 5: 17-22.
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  13. Itam, K.P. and I.M. Okafor, 2016. Use of apheresis in the treatment of haematological conditions. World Scient., 50: 250-265.
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  14. Okpokam, D.C., E.J. Ani, M.I. Okafor, O.E. Okpokam, E.E. Osim and A.O. Emeribe, 2014. Changes in some biochemical iron-related parameters following repeated blood donation among 184 male subjects in University of Calabar Teaching Hospital Blood Donor Bay, Calabar, Nigeria. Mary Slessor J. Med., 13: 67-79.
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  15. Okafor, I.M., A.B. Antai, D.C. Okpokam and E.A. Usanga, 2014. Soluble transferrin receptor as a marker in the diagnosis of iron deficiency anaemia, a study in Calabar. Int. J. Biomed. Lab. Sci., 3: 41-47.
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  16. Asuquo, J.I., I.M. Okafor, E.A. Usanga and I. Isong, 2014. Von Willebrand factor antigen levels in different ABO blood groups in a Nigerian population. Int. J. Biomed. Lab. Sci., 3: 24-28.
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  17. Okafor, I.M., E.A. Asemota, A.B. Antai and E.A. Usanga, 2013. Prevalence of iron deficiency anaemia among pregnant women in Calabar, Cross River State Nigeria. IOSR J. Pharm. Biol. Sci., 7: 60-64.
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  18. Okafor, I.M., A.E. Eyo, E.A. Okon and P.A. Akpan, 2013. Some haematological parameters of tuberculosis infected Nigerians: A study in Calabar-Nigeria. Global J. Pure Applied Sci., 19: 95-100.
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  19. Okafor, I.M. and O.M. Nwofor, 2013. Prevalence of malaria parasitaemia among women of different blood groups in Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria. Mary Slessor J. Med., 12: 11-17.
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  20. Okafor, I.M., P.A. Akpan and E.A. Usanga, 2012. Prevalence and types of anaemia in malaria infected pregnant women attending antenatal clinic in University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Calabar, Nigeria. J. Nat. Sci. Res., 2: 73-78.
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  21. Okafor, I.M., M. Mbah, E.A. Usanga, 2012. The impact of anaemia and malaria parasite infection in pregnant women, Nigerian perspective. IOSR J. Dent. Med. Sci., 1: 34-38.
  22. Mbah, M., G.I. Ogban, I.M. Okafor, G.C. Ejezie and A.A.A. Alaribe, 2012. A survey of bancroftian filariasis by detecting microfilaria and circulating antigenamia in Biase Cross River State. Global J. Med. Res., 12: 5-10.
  23. Okafor, I.M., J.O. Akpotuzor and I. Ibanga, 2010. Prevalence and titre of alpha and beta haemolysin among transfused adults in Calabar, Nigeria. J. Med. Lab Sci., 19: 27-30.