Journal of Pharmacovigilance

School of Pharmacy, University of Botswana, Gaborone, Botswana, South Africa

Biography

Professor Adiukwu Chukwuemeka Paul practiced as a Hospital Pharmacist at the Federal Medical Centre in Bida, Nigeria where he rose to the position of a Principal Pharmacist.  At a point in time, during this period, he served as the Pharmacist in Charge of the Pharmacy Department in the same health institution. His experience in the Hospital sector includes his period as the Chief Pharmacist at KIU Teaching Hospital in Uganda. He also served as a diplomatic volunteer under the United Nations supported Technical Assistance Corps of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. 

Publications

• Research Article   
  Investigating the Impact of Existing Pharmacovigilance Systems in Africa and How They Influence Adverse Drug Reaction Reporting by Nurses, Doctors and Pharmacists Working in Federal Government Hospitals - A Case Study of Nigeria
  Author(s): Larry L Mweetwa*, Bwalya A. Witika, Kabo O. Tshiamo, Paul Chukwuemeka Adiukwu, Thatoyaone J Kenaope, Emmanuel Tope Oluwabusola and Pedzisai A. Makoni*
  
  Background: The primary concern of Pharmacovigilance (PV) is to strengthen patient care and improve public safety in terms of effective use of medication. The aim of this research was to analyse the impact of the existing Pharmacovigilance systems in the African region and its significant impact on adverse drug reactions (ADRs) reported by the Doctors, Pharmacists, and Nurses working in Federal-State Hospitals in Nigeria. Methods: The research design opted for this study is constructed on a questionnaire-based quantitative design that has helped in determining the correlation between Healthcare Professionals (HCP) training and awareness of ADR reporting incidences in different federal government hospital settings of Nigeria. Results: The Pearson chi-square test of independence with df = 2 yields chi-squa.. View more»
  

  DOI: 10.35248/2329-6887.21.9.314

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