Works by Michael Okpara University

Phytochemical Analysis And Antimicrobial Activity Of Guava (Psidium Guajava) Leaves On Methicilin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus And Escherichia Coli

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The antimicrobial activity of the ethanolic and aqueous crude leaf extracts of Guava (Psidium guajava) leaf was evaluated against two clinical isolates namely Methicillin resistant ...

57 pages (10194 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Bacterial Contamination Of Microphones Used In Places Of Worship In Umuahia, Abia State

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A total number of 100 samples were collected from 22 different churches in Umuahia, Abia state. The samples were collected from the mouthpiece and handles of the various microphones with a...

1 page (9277 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Microbiological And Nutritional Changes Associated With The Thermal Processing And Fermentation Of Soybean Seeds.

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This research was done to determine the microbes present and the nutritional changes that occur when soybean is thermally processed to soymilk and then fermented to soy yogurt using starter...

1 page (16740 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Antibiogram Of Micro Organisms Isolated From Mouth Contact Edges Of Satchet Water Sold In Umuahia Metropolis.

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Several studies of the human environment have demonstrated colonization and contamination of objects such as door handles, faucets, phones, money, fabrics, and plastics. This study...

1 page (7725 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Phytochemistry And Evaluation Of Antimicrobial Activity Of Garcinia Kola On Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus And Escherichia Coli

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The antibacterial activity of Garcinia kola seeds varieties extracted in ethanol and water  was tested against some selected clinical bacteria  isolates; Staphylococcus aureus,...

56 pages (11162 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Incidence Of Salmonella And Escherichia Coli In Livestock (Poultry) Feeds

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In this study, the incidence of Salmonella and Escherichia coliwas assessed. Fifty-six samples of poultry feed of starters, growers, layers, and finishers (from different manufacturers...

1 page (11196 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Bioethanol And Biomass Production From Banana Peels Using Palmwine Yeasts And Aspergillus Niger

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Ethanol and biomass production from riped banana peels were undertaken using palm wine yeasts and Aspergillus niger. Riped banana peels were processed and its sugar content was determined...

1 page (7328 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Nutrient And Sensory Evaluation Of Scones Made From Composite Flour Of Roasted Fluted Pumpkin Seed And Hungry Rice

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The nutrient and sensory evaluation of scones made from composite flour of roasted fluted pumpkin seed hungry rice was evaluated. Experimental design was used for this study. Scones were...

1 page (16740 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Malnutrition Among Children 2-5 Years In Ohabiam, Uratta And Obuda Communities In Aba South Local Government Area, Abia State

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Malnutrition refers to deficiencies, excessive or imbalance in energy and nutrients intake. This study is carried out to evaluate malnutrition among children 2-5 years in Ohabiam, Uratta...

1 page (16965 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Nutrient Composition And Sensory Evaluation Of Bread Produced From Carrot, Fermented Maize And Tiger Nut Residue Flour Blends

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The research was carried out to evaluate the nutrient composition and sensory evaluation of bread produced from carrot, fermented maize and tiger nut residue flour blends. Fermented Maize...

1 page (19080 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Chemical Composition Of Chin-Chin Produced From Wheat (Triticum SPP.) Flour Enriched With Date Palm (Phonenix DACTYLIFERA) And Tiger Nut (Cyperus ESCULENTA) Flours

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Chin-chin is a fried golden brown crunchy snack consumed by both children and adults. They are usually made from wheat grains which is not cultivated in tropical countries like Nigeria due...

122 pages (23665 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Malnutrition Among Children 2-5 Years In Umuode, Umueze, Umuocham Communities In Aba North Lga, Abia State.

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This study assessed the prevalence of malnutrition among children 2-5 years in Umuocham and Umuode Communities in Aba North LGA, Abia State. The study was a cross-sectional study. A random...

Projects · 3 years ago

Malnutrition Among Children 2-5 Years In Umuafai, Umuezeala And Umuanna Communities In Umuahia North Lga, Abia State.

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This study assessed malnutrition among children 2-5 years in Umuafai, Umuezeala and Umuanna communities in Umuahia North Local Government Area (LGA) Abia State. The study employed a cross...

83 pages (16454 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Food Security And Anthropometric Status Of Adolescence Girls In Onitsha North Local Government Of Anambra State

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The study was undertaken to determine the Food Security and Anthropometric Status of Adolescents Girls in Onitsha North Local Government Area of Anambra State. Data for this report was...

1 page (19718 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Chemical Composition Of An Underutilized Spice (Cussonia Bateri) In South East, Nigeria.

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The chemical composition of an underutilized spice (Cussonia bateri) in south east, Nigeria was evaluated. The seeds of the spice were procured from orie ugba market, Umuahia, after which...

62 pages (16854 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Food Insecurity And Coping Strategies Of Households In Umuahia North And South Local Government Areas Of Abia State

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High prevalence of food insecurity experienced by many households in developing countries predisposes them to adopting coping strategies (CSs), some of which may put them at risk of...

1 page (19535 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Feeding Pattern And Anthropometric Indices Of Infants (6 - 24 Months) In Umuahia North Local Government Area, Abia State

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Malnutrition is common among children aged 6-24 months in developing countries.it increases the risk of mortality. Interventions to improve infant-feeding holds the promise of...

98 pages (20102 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Mother’s Perception Of Breast Milk Insufficiency And Knowledge Of Exclusive Breastfeeding Practice In Ikwuano Local Government Area In Abia State


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Breastfeeding practices, including initiation and duration, are influenced by multiple interwoven factors. Among these factors, decisions regarding initiation and duration of breastfeeding...

1 page (18423 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Dietary Practices Of Breastfeeding Mothers Attending Postnatal Clinic At Federal Medical Centre, Umuahia, Abia State

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The lactation period is a major source of concern in developing countries because of its positive impact on the health and nutrition of mothers and children. Adequate nutrition for the...

1 page (20792 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Household Food Security And Anthropometric Status Of Women In Bende LGA Abia State

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 This study assessed household food security and anthropometric status of women in Bende L.G.A Abia State. The study was a cross-sectional study. A multi-stage sampling technique was...

1 page (14187 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Knowledge, Attitude And Practice Of Exclusive Breast Feeding Among Nursing Mothers In Aba South Local Government Area Of Abia State

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This project examined Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of exclusive breastfeeding among nursing mothers In Aba South Local Government Area of Abia State. A sample size of 348 was...

1 page (10308 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Dietary Practices And Restrictions Among Pregnant Women That Attend Antenatal Clinic At Federal Medical Center Umuahia, Abia State

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Improper dietary practices of pregnant women have apparently led to increased rates of stillbirths, premature births, low-birth weight, maternal and prenatal deaths. This study assessed the...

1 page (14992 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Knowledge And Practice Of The Use Of Nutrient Supplement Among Women Of Reproductive Age In Ikwuano Local Government Area, Abia State

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Nutrient supplements are any dietary supplement that is intended to provide nutrients that may otherwise not be consumed in sufficiency. The present study seeks to assess the knowledge and...

1 page (18147 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Household Food Security And Anthropometric Status Of Women In Oru-East Local Government Area In Imo State.

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A household is food secure when all members of its household have access to sufficient food needed to sustain them and live a healthy life. This study evaluated the household food security...

1 page (16564 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Food Security And Anthropometric Status Of Adolescent School Girls In Enugu North Local Government Area, Enugu State.

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This study assessed the food security and anthropometric status of adolescent school girls in Enugu North Local Government Area, Enugu State. The study was a cross-sectional study. A...

1 page (15506 words) · Projects · 3 years ago
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