Dr. Ebele Eugenia Onwuchuluba
Senior Lecturer
Specialization: Adherence in NCDs, Adolescent Health; Prediction Modelling
Personal Statement
I am a Senior Lecturer and an experienced Public Health Pharmacist with over 20 years of experience in pharmacy practice, clinical research, and teaching. My research focuses on non-communicable diseases, global health, and health systems. My core areas of specialization include chronic disease management, particularly Type 2 Diabetes and breast cancer medication adherence, lifestyle modification, and digital health innovations. I am skilled in generating real-world evidence, conducting mixed-methods research, and developing predictive models to enhance health outcomes. My work centers on understanding the socio-cultural, behavioral, and clinical factors affecting treatment adherence, especially among African populations, and designing evidence-based, patient-centered interventions to address these challenges
Education / Training
| institution | degree | completion date | field of study |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Lagos | Bachelors in Pharmacy (BPharm) | 08/1996 | Pharmacy |
| University of Lagos | Masters of Pharmacy (MPharm) | 11/2006 | Pharmacy |
| University of Lagos | Masters in Public Health (MSc.PH) | 11/2010 | Pharmacy |
| University of Lagos | Doctor of Philosophy, Clinical Pharmacy (Ph.D.) | 12/2021 | Pharmacy |
Positions, Scientific Appointments and Honours
- Departmental Examination Officer for Clinical Pharmacy & Biopharmacy
- Part of the committee that reviewed the Clerkship Manual for Simulated Pharmacy Practice for final year Pharmacy students (Oct 2023)
- Chairman, Pharmacy Day committee
- Member, Faculty Conference committee/Departmental Representative on Abstract review
- Member, Faculty Alumni Committee for the 40th Faculty Anniversary
- Member, Departmental Quality Assurance & Servicom committee
- Journal Reviewer: Springer Nature; Patients Preference & Adherence; Dove Press
Selected Most recent Publications/Contributions to knowledge
- Onwuchuluba EE, Nkemehule F, Chuka-Ebene V, Uchendu S, Saka M. (2024) Prevalence, determinants, and information sources of self-medication among non-health workers in two tertiary institutions in Southwest Nigeria: A cross-sectional study. Journal of Current Biomedical Research 5 (4) :1-17
- Onwuchuluba EE, Olugbake OO, Chuka-Ebene VO, Ogunwusi MI (2023). Knowledge, Perceptions and Uptake of COVID-19 vaccine by Medical & Pharmacy students of a tertiary Institution in Southwest Nigeria: A cross-sectional study. West African Journal of Pharmacy 34(1): 114-127.
- Onwuchuluba EE, Ayeni FA, Ogbo PU, Adegbite DO (2022). Management of Sexually Transmitted Infections by Community Pharmacists in Lagos, Nigeria: A Cross-sectional Study. The Nigerian Journal of Pharmacy: 56(1):170–179.
- Onwuchuluba E E, Oyetunde OO, Soremekun RO (2021). Medication Adherence in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A qualitative Exploration of Barriers and Facilitators from Socio-Ecological Perspectives. Journal of Patient Experience 8:1-8.
- Onwuchuluba EE, Soremekun RO, Oyetunde OO (2019). Medication Adherence and influencing factors in patients with Type 2 Diabetes attending a Tertiary Hospital in Southwest Nigeria. Journal of Clinical Sciences:16: 138-143.
Collaborations/ Networks
- Brian O. Ogbonna, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nigeria
- Uchenna IH, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Shagamu, Ogun State
- Amaka Okafor, EUCLID University, Gambia
- Chinwe Ezeh, University of Michigan, USA
- Peter Penar, Executive Director, Leaders of African Institute, illinois, USA
- Gana Adebiyi, Associate Director, Leaders of African Institute, Michigan, USA
