Master of Science (M.Sc.)
Community/Public Health Nursing
University of Maryland
2012
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Faculty
Faculty
Nkechi Enwerem, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Department/Office
- Nursing
School/College
- College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences
Biography
Nkechi Enwerem, Ph.D., has worked as a Senior Research Fellow in Nigeria, a project coordinator for a UNDP (United Nation’s Development Program) project in Nigeria, assistant professor and associate professor in the Department of Nursing, Howard University. Over the years, Enwerem has taught several nursing courses. She teaches and coordinates health assessment, pharmacology for undergraduate nursing program and advance pharmacology for nursing graduate students. She has a broad educational background. A bachelor’s degree in pharmacology and nursing; a master’s and a Ph.D. degree in medicinal chemistry; master’s degree in community/public health nursing and a post-graduate diploma certificate in nursing and health science education.
Enwerem’s research interest is to understand the underlying risk factors that contribute to health disparity among the minorities and the underprivileged population. In so doing, design health interventions that are culture specific and evidence based.
Enwerem has over 25 publications in peer reviewed journals in the area of nursing, chemistry and natural products.Her current research grant funding: HHS/OPA, Howard University-District of Columbia (PI); Title: Expectant and Parenting Youth (DCNEXT!); July 2020 – June 2023
Education & Expertise
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.)
Nursing
University of Maryland
2009
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Chemistry
University of Ibadan
2001
Master of Science (M.S.)
Medicinal Chemistry
Loughborough University of Technology, England
1986
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
Pharmacology
University of Bath, England
1983
Academics
Academics
Health Assessment
Undergraduate
Pharmacology
Undergraduate and Graduate
Research
Research
Specialty
Dr Enwerem’s research interest is to understand the underlying risk factors that contribute to health disparity among the minorities and the underprivileged population. In so doing, design health interventions that are culture specific and evidence based.Funding
- Ongoing ResearchSupport
External:
HHS/OPA
Howard University-District of Columbia
Title: Expectant and Parenting Youth (DCNEXT!)
July 2020 – June 2023
Role: PI
Group Information
Howard University, Children's National Hospital and District of Columbia Primary Care Association
Publications and Presentations
Publications and Presentations
Momordica Charantia (Bitter Melon)
Momordica Charantia (Bitter Melon): Safety and Efficacy During Pregnancy and Lactation
The leaf, fruit ,and bark of Momordica charantia (MC)(Common name. Bitter Melon). (Cucurbitaceae) has been used extensively in folk medicine as a remedy for diabetes. Biological and pharmacological activities attributed to different parts and extracts of these plants include anti-HIV, wound healing, anti-helmintic, anti-genotoxicity, larvicidal, antiviral, antimicrobial, anti-obesity, antifertility, anticancer, antidiabetes, antidiarrheal. In Nigeria, a decoction of the leaves or bark is used in folk medicine to manage diabetes. Pregnant and lactating women have been observed, consuming the extract of MC for its folkloric belief as an antidiabetic agent. But its potential for toxicity when administered during pregnancy, lactation and breast feeding has not been completely investigated. The present study was aimed to review the literature for evidence on the use, safety, efficacy and pharmacology of Momordica charantia during pregnancy and lactation.
Prevalence of Parkinson Disease in Hospitalized Patients With Congestive Heart Failure
Prevalence of Parkinson Disease in Hospitalized Patients With Congestive Heart Failure
Data from the National Inpatient Samples (NIS) were extracted and analyzed using ICD 9 codes (CHF 428, PD 332) for the main diagnosis. For continuous variables, we calculated the mean and standard deviations and evaluated significant differences of these factors by Parkinson disease status using the t-test. For categorical variables, we obtained the counts (proportions) and evaluated significant differences using the Chi-square and Fisher’s exact test Propensity score was utilized to match age, gender and race using logistic model for hospital death and generalized linear model for length of stay (LOS) and hospital charges.
Evaluation of the Anticancer Activity of Bioactive Fraction G
Natural products have served as sources of lead compounds that are commonly used in the treatment of human diseases including cancer. Pavetta crassipes has been widely demonstrated to have ethnopharmacological potential in the management of malaria, gastrointestinal conditions, central nervous system behavioral disorders, hypertension, and cancer. The goal of our study was to evaluate the biological and molecular effects of Fraction G, obtained from the plant Pavetta crassipes, on glioblastoma invasive growth and survival.
Knowledge of Food and Drug Interactions among Nurses
Knowledge of Food and Drug Interactions among Nurses: Assessment Strategy for Continuing Education
The effect of medication errors on patient quality care and safety is a critical ongoing concern requiring solutions. Although medication safety has been a concern of all healthcare professions, registered nurses play an important role in medication safety as patients' advocates. A cross sectional study with structured questionnaire on common FDI found in the medical journal was used in this study.
Food-Drug Interactions
Food-Drug Interactions: Implications for Nursing Practice
The purpose of this study was to ascertain the knowledge, awareness and attitudes of RNs regarding FDIs, and to investigate the relationship between their educational levels and their scores on the Nurses’ Knowledge, Awareness and Attitudes Survey.