Dr. George Uchenna Eleje
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Dr. George Uchenna Eleje

Associate Professor
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Highest Degree
M.Sc. in Obstetrics and Gynecology from University of Nigeria, Nigeria

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Biography

Dr. George Eleje is an Associate Professor at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus, Nigeria and a Senior Consultant Obstetrician-Gynecologist at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi, Nigeria. He is currently the Deputy Director, Research and Innovations, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria.

Area of Interest:

Obstetrics and Gynaecology
100%
Evidence Based Medicine
62%
Gynecologic Oncology
90%
Systematic Review
75%
Meta-Analysis
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
0
Chapters
0
Articles
129
Abstracts
24

Selected Publications

  1. Ikechebelu, J.I., C.C. Dim, B.C. Okpala, G.U. Eleje and N.N. Joe-Ikechebelu et al., 2023. Comparison of pregnancy outcomes of history-indicated and ultrasound-indicated cervical cerclage: A retrospective cohort study. BioMed Res. Int., Vol. 2023 10.1155/2023/8782854.
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  2. Umeh, U.A., G.U. Eleje, J.U. Onuh, O.T. Nwankwo and I.V. Ezeome et al., 2022. Comparison of placenta previa and placenta accreta spectrum disorder following previous cesarean section between women with a short and normal interpregnancy interval. Obstet. Gynecol. Int., Vol. 2022. 10.1155/2022/8028639.
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  3. Okpala, B.C., S.T. Echendu, J.I. Ikechebelu, G.U. Eleje and N.N. Joe-Ikechebelu et al., 2022. Roberts syndrome with tetraphocomelia: A case report and literature review. SAGE Open Med. Case Rep., Vol. 10. 10.1177/2050313X221094077.
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  4. Ofor, I.J., J.T. Enebe, N.E. Ofor, C.N. Onyia and C.A. Omeke et al., 2022. Pentazocine with rectal diclofenac versus pentazocine alone for pain relief following caesarean delivery in Enugu, Nigeria: A randomized controlled trial. J. Int. Med. Res., Vol. 50. 10.1177/03000605221102092.
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  5. Nduka, I.J., I.L. Ejie, C.E. Okafor, G.U. Eleje and O.I. Ekwunife, 2022. Interventions to increase mammography screening uptake among women living in low-income and middle-income countries: A protocol for a systematic review. BMJ Open, Vol. 12. 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-056901.
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  6. Mmoh, I.C., C.N. Ogbuagu, I.A. Modebe, E.N. Ogbuagu and C.M. Ogbuagu et al., 2022. Dipstick urinalysis profile of an asymptomatic female group in South-East Nigeria. SAGE Open Med., Vol. 10. 10.1177/20503121221135575.
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  7. Ikeoha, C.C., C.C. Anikwe, O.S. Umeononihu, B.C. Okorochukwu and J.E. Mamah et al., 2022. Fetal fibronectin as a predictor of preterm delivery: A Nigerian cohort study. BioMed Res. Int., Vol. 2022. 10.1155/2022/2442338.
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  8. Ikechebelu, J.I., G.U. Eleje, N.N. Joe‑Ikechebelu, C.D. Okafor and B.C. Okpala et al., 2022. Response to Letter to Reply to the authors response to the letter to the editor concerning the article “Randomized control trial on the effectiveness and safety of direct trocar versus Veress needle entry techniques in obese women during diagnostic laparoscopy”. Arch. Gynecol. Obstet., 10.1007/s00404-022-06716-9.
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  9. Igwemadu, G.T., G.U. Eleje, E.E. Eno, U.A. Akunaeziri, F.A. Afolabi, A.I. Alao and O. Ochima, 2022. Single-dose versus multiple-dose antibiotics prophylaxis for preventing caesarean section postpartum infections: A randomized controlled trial. Womens Health, Vol. 18. 10.1177/17455057221101071.
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  10. Godwin, I.O., I.M. Ekejindu, G.U. Eleje, D.A. Ezeagwuna and C.G. Okafor et al., 2022. Effectiveness of antenatal intermittent preventive treatment for malaria with sulphadoxine-pyrimethamine on peripartum outcomes. Ther. Adv. Infect., Vol. 9. 10.1177/20499361221122620.
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  11. Eleje, G.U., I.U. Ezebialu, J.T. Enebe, N.C. Ezeora and E.O. Ugwu et al., 2022. Efficacy and safety of Mojeaga remedy in combination with conventional oral iron therapy for correcting anemia in obstetric population: A phase II randomized pilot clinical trial. medRxiv, 10.1101/2022.09.21.22280196.
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  12. Eleje, G.U., E.C. Ihekwoaba, O.A. Onu, E.P. Igbodike and C.N. Ilokanuno et al., 2022. Conception following successful repair of two previous failed attempts at repair of partial transverse vaginal septum diagnosed after marital union: A case report. SAGE Open Med. Case Rep., Vol. 10. 10.1177/2050313X221141532.
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  13. Ekwunife, O.I., M.U. Anetoh, S.O. Kalu, P.U. Ele, B.E. Egbewale and G.U. Eleje, 2022. Impact of conditional economic incentives and motivational interviewing on health outcomes of adolescents living with HIV in Anambra State, Nigeria: A cluster-randomised trial. Contemp. Clin. Trials Commun., Vol. 30. 10.1016/j.conctc.2022.100997.
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  14. Ugwuanyi, R.U., I.M. Chiege, F.E. Agwu, G.U. Eleje and N.M. Ifediorah, 2021. Association between serum uric acid levels and perinatal outcome in women with preeclampsia. Obstetrics Gynecol. Int., Vol. 2021. 10.1155/2021/6611828.
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  15. Ikechebelu, J.I., G.U. Eleje, N.N. Joe-Ikechebelu, C.D. Okafor and B.C. Okpala et al., 2021. Randomized control trial on effectiveness and safety of direct trocar versus Veress needle entry techniques in obese women during diagnostic laparoscopy. Arch. Gynecol. Obstetrics, 304: 815-822.
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  16. George, S.H.L., A. Omotoso, A. Pinto, A. Mustapha and A.P. Sanchez-Covarrubias et al., 2021. An assessment of ovarian cancer histotypes across the African diaspora. Front. Oncol., Vol. 11. 10.3389/fonc.2021.732443.
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  17. Enechukwu, C.I., J.I.B.D. Adinma, J.I. Ikechebelu, I.V. Onyiaorah and D.N. Onwusulu et al., 2021. Comparative study on the adequacy of cervical smears using wooden Ayre’s spatula, VS Papcone® sampling device. Gynecol. Oncol. Rep., Vol. 38. 10.1016/j.gore.2021.100860.
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  18. Eleje, G.U., G.O. Akaba, I.I. Mbachu, A. Rabiu and O.M. Loto et al., 2021. Pregnant women's hepatitis B vaccination coverage in Nigeria: a national pilot cross-sectional study. Ther. Adv. Vaccines Immunother., Vol. 9. 10.1177/25151355211032595.
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  19. Eleje, G.U., A. Rabiu, I.I. Mbachu, G.O. Akaba and O.M. Loto et al., 2021. Awareness and prevalence of hepatitis C virus infection among pregnant women in Nigeria: A national pilot cross-sectional study. Women’s Health, Vol. 17. 10.1177/17455065211031718.
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  20. Ekwunife, O.I., C.J. Ofomata, C.E. Okafor, M.U. Anetoh, S.O. Kalu, P.U. Ele and G.U. Eleje, 2021. Cost-effectiveness and feasibility of conditional economic incentives and motivational interviewing to improve HIV health outcomes of adolescents living with HIV in Anambra State, Nigeria. BMC Health Serv. Res., Vol. 21. 10.1186/s12913-021-06718-4.
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  21. Ejie, I.L., G.U. Eleje, M.T. Chibuzor, M.U. Anetoh and I.J. Nduka et al., 2021. A systematic review of qualitative research on barriers and facilitators to exclusive breastfeeding practice in sub-Saharan African countries. Int. Breastfeed. J., Vol. 16. 10.1186/s13006-021-00380-6.
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  22. Anikwe, C.C., O.S. Umeononihu, I.H. Anikwe, C.C. Ikeoha and G.U. Eleje et al., 2021. Burden of intimate partner violence among nurses and nursing students in a Tertiary Hospital in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, Nigeria. SAGE Open Nurs., Vol. 7. 10.1177/23779608211052356.
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  23. Ugwu, E.O., C.C. Dim and G.U. Eleje, 2020. Effects of mode of delivery on sexual functions of parturients in Nigeria: A prospective cohort study. Int. Urogynecol. J., 32: 1925-1933.
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  24. Eleje, G.U., I.I. Mbachu, U.C. Ogwaluonye, S.O. Kalu and C.U. Onubogu et al., 2020. Prevalence, seroconversion and mother-to-child transmission of dual and triplex infections of HIV, hepatitis B and C viruses among pregnant women in Nigeria: Study protocol. Reprod. Health, Vol. 17. 10.1186/s12978-020-00995-8.
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  25. Nwosu, B., G. Eleje, A. Obi-Nwosu, I. Ahiarakwem, C. Akujobi, C. Egwuatu and C. Onyiuke, 2015. Is routine antenatal venereal disease research laboratory test still justified? Nigerian experience. Int. J. Women’s Health, 7: 41-46.
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  26. Eleje, G.U., D.N. Onwusulu, C.O. Ezeama, E.A. Afiadigwe and A.C. Eke et al., 2015. Perceptions of focused prenatal care among women attending two tertiary centers in Nigeria. Int. J. Gynecol. Obstetrics, 131: 174-177.
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  27. Eke, A.C., T. Chalaan, G. Shukr, G.U. Eleje and C.I. Okafor, 2015. A systematic review and meta-analysis of progestogen use for maintenance tocolysis after preterm labor in women with intact membranes. Int. J. Gynecol. Obstetrics, 132: 11-16.
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  28. Eleje, G.U., J.I. Adinma, S. Ghasi, J.I. Ikechebelu and A.O. Igwegbe et al., 2014. Antibiotic susceptibility pattern of genital tract bacteria in pregnant women with preterm premature rupture of membranes in a resource-limited setting. Int. J. Gynecol. Obstetrics, 127: 10-14.
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