Winifred Ekezie

ORCID: 0000-0001-6622-0784
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Research Areas
  • Migration, Health and Trauma
  • Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
  • Global Maternal and Child Health
  • Health and Conflict Studies
  • COVID-19 and Mental Health
  • SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
  • Ethics in Clinical Research
  • Employment and Welfare Studies
  • Long-Term Effects of COVID-19
  • Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
  • Injury Epidemiology and Prevention
  • Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
  • Romani and Gypsy Studies
  • COVID-19 Impact on Reproduction
  • Health disparities and outcomes
  • Homelessness and Social Issues
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research
  • COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
  • Maternal and fetal healthcare
  • Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare
  • Water Resources and Governance
  • Prenatal Screening and Diagnostics
  • Health Policy Implementation Science
  • Intramuscular injections and effects
  • Air Quality and Health Impacts

Aston University
2023-2025

University of Leicester
2020-2025

University of Nottingham
2018-2023

University of Liverpool
2023

Vienna Vaccine Safety Initiative
2022

Leicester General Hospital
2021-2022

Nottingham Biomedical Research Centre
2021

NIHR Leicester Biomedical Research Centre
2020

National Institute for Health Research
2020

Faculty of Public Health
2020

Abstract Background Healthcare workers (HCWs) in the United Kingdom (UK) have faced many challenges during COVID-19 pandemic, some of these arising out their social positions. Existing literature explicating (e.g., lack appropriate PPE, redeployment, understaffing) highlighted inequities how been experienced by HCWs based on ethnicity, gender or, job role. In this paper, we move a step ahead and examine intersection positions impacted HCWs’ experiences pandemic. Methods We collected...

10.1186/s12939-024-02198-0 article EN cc-by International Journal for Equity in Health 2024-05-23

There are about 55 million Internally Displaced Persons (IDP), and some live in camp settlements, often for protracted periods. However, there is limited evidence on management self-management strategies adopted by camp-dwelling IDPs. This paper reflects the health resilience practised IDPs settled camp-like settings, based first strategic objective of International Organisation Migration (IOM) Progressive Resolution Displacement Situations (PRDS).Eight focus group discussions were conducted...

10.1016/j.jmh.2022.100115 article EN cc-by-nc-nd Journal of Migration and Health 2022-01-01

Health Communication is critical in the context of public health and this was highlighted during COVID-19 pandemic. Ethnic minority groups were significantly impacted pandemic; however, communication information available to them reported be insufficient. This study explored amongst ethnic communities relation their experiences with primary care services The research used qualitative methodology using focus semi-structured interviews community members leaders from three (African-Caribbean,...

10.3390/ijerph192215166 article EN International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2022-11-17

Background: Nigeria has a high population density but weak health-care system. To improve the quality of care, 3 organizations carried out improvement pilot intervention at primary level in selected rural areas. Objective: assess change care facilities following provision technical governance support and to document successes challenges encountered. Method: A total 6 states were across geopolitical zones country. However, assessments 40 only 5 states. Selection was based on location,...

10.1177/2333392816662581 article EN cc-by-nc Health Services Research and Managerial Epidemiology 2016-01-01

Abstract Background Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is diagnosed during pregnancy, and women with a history of GDM are at higher risk developing type 2 (T2DM). Prevention strategies focused on lifestyle modification help to reduce long-term complications. Self-management technology-based interventions can support behaviour change control. The Baby Steps programme, randomised controlled trial intervention offering group education access mobile web application, was evaluated explore user...

10.1186/s12913-021-06791-9 article EN cc-by BMC Health Services Research 2021-08-05

There are an estimated 55 million internally displaced persons (IDPs) globally. IDPs commonly have worse health outcomes than host populations and other forcibly such as refugees. Official development assistance (ODA) is a major source of the global financial response for in low- middle-income countries (LMICs), including affected by armed conflict forced displacement. Analysis ODA supports efforts to improve donor accountability, transparency equitable use ODA. The aim this study examine...

10.1016/j.jmh.2022.100090 article EN cc-by-nc-nd Journal of Migration and Health 2022-01-01

Ethnic minority populations experience significant health and social care disparities; despite experiencing a greater burden of diseases, these groups are underrepresented in research. Consequently, related research can be less applicable to population groups. The REPRESENT study aims explore the experiences ethnic minorities other minoritised populations, their interests appropriate practices.

10.1111/hex.13944 article EN cc-by Health Expectations 2023-12-21

Abstract Background Armed conflict in Nigeria resulted more than 2 million internally displaced persons (IDPs). IDPs live poor conditions lacking basic resources with variable provision across different locations. This audit aimed to determine the health-related available camp-like settings and whether these met international standards. Methods Using a cross-sectional study approach, information was collected nine camps seven states from camp managers, direct observation September–October...

10.1093/pubmed/fdy141 article EN Journal of Public Health 2018-07-25

Despite global action and policy initiatives, internally displaced persons (IDPs) experience poor living conditions lack healthcare access compared to refugees. This study sought understand the relationship between health management processes outcomes among camp-dwelling IDPs in northern Nigeria.73 individuals participated either a focus group (n = 49) or one-to-one interview 24), comprising 49), camp managers 9), workers 7) government administrative authorities 8). Interviews explored IDP...

10.1016/j.jmh.2022.100124 article EN cc-by-nc-nd Journal of Migration and Health 2022-01-01
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