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                              CURRICULUM VITAE

NAME:                                                           OKOYE, Uzoma Odera (Nee Eruchalu)

DATE AND PLACE OF BIRTH:                November 30, 1967, Nnobi:
                                                                        Anambra State.


CURRENT CONTACT ADDRESS:            Department of Social Work,
                                                                        University of Nigeria, Nsukka.
                                                                        Enugu State
                                                                        Nigeria.
                                                                        uzoma.okoye@unn.edu.ng
                                                                        uzokoye@yahoo.co.uk
                                                                        08060490361

GENDER:                                                      Female

NATIONALITY:                                           Nigerian.

MARITAL STATUS AND NUMBER
OF CHILDREN (With Ages):                     Married: 4 Children (26years, 24years, 22 years, and 20 years)

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND WITH DATES:

a.         Post - Primary:                       Federal Government College, Ido-Ani Ondo State, (1979 - 84)

b.         Post - Secondary:                   University of Nigeria, Nsukka, (1985-89).
                                                            University of Nigeria, Nsukka, (1991-95).
                                                            University of Nigeria, Nsukka, (1996-2002).

ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS WITH DATES:

a.         West African School Certificate, 1984.

b.         Bachelor Science (Sociology/Anthropology) Second Class Honours, Upper Division, Nov., 1989.

c.         Master of Science, (Social Work/Community Development) Feb. 1996.
            (Supervisor: Prof  D. S. Obikeze) Thesis title: “Retired Persons' Adjustment to
New Roles and Implications for Social Work: A Case Study of Pensioners in Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra State”.

d.               Doctor of Philosophy (Social Gerontology) Feb. 2002. (Supervisor: Prof D. S. Obikeze) Perception of aging and knowledge of aging issues among the Nigerian youth: Implications for social policy.           

e.                Certificate in Applied Gerontology (May, 2014) University of North Texas, Denton, United States of America.

ACADEMIC PRICES:

a.              Best Graduating Student's Prize, Dept. of Sociology and Anthropology, 1989.

b.              Recipient of CODESRIA Small Grant for Thesis Writing,   1994.

c.              Recipient of Jacobs Foundation of Zurich Grant for Young Person’s Studies, 1999.

d.              Fulbright Scholar, Boston College USA. 1999/2000.


WORKING EXPERIENCE:

a.         Research Assistant        -           Dept. of Sociology/Anthropology, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, (NYSC). 1990 - 1991.

b.         Graduate Assistant        -           Dept. of Sociology/Anthropology, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 1994 –1996.

c.         Assistant Lecturer         -           Dept. of Sociology/Anthropology, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 1996-1999.

d.         Lecturer II                    -           Dept. of Sociology/Anthropology, University of Nigeria, Nsukka. 1999-2003

e.         Lecturer I                     -           Sub-Department of Social Work, University of Nigeria, Nsukka. 2003 – 2006.

f.          Senior lecturer              -           Department of Social Work, University of Nigeria, Nsukka. 2006-2011

g.         Professor                      -          Department of Social Work, University of Nigeria, Nsukka. 2011-present


ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE:


a.         Head of Department      -           Department of Social Work, University of Nigeria, Nsukka. August 2008- August 2010, August 2016-Present

b.         Head of Department      -           Department of Social Work, University of Benin, Benin-city,  July 2011- April 2013

RESEARCH ACTIVITIES:


a.              Qualitative Data Expert in Anambra State, Girl–child education project: An investment not expenditure, Ministry of Education, Anambra state government. September, 2015 to April 2016
b.              Facilitator: From “Margin To Centre: Indigenous Social Welfare Practices For The Care Of The Elderly In Anambra And Enugu State” Sponsored By Social Work In Nigeria Project (SWIN-P) York University Canada April 2011 To March 2012.

c.              Nigeria Project Director: Social Work in Nigeria Project: A partnership project between University of Benin, Benin-city and York University, Toronto, Canada. July 2011 to July 2012.

d.              Facilitator: Mobilisation and Advocacy  programme sponsored by the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development that aims at mainstreaming gender and children’s’ issues towards human development in Ebonyi and Enugu States. October to December, 2009.

e.              Qualitative Data Expert in Anambra State, Endline/Baseline Survey, UNFPA Country Programme Of Assistance To Nigeria, September-December 2008

f.               Qualitative Data Expert in Ebonyi  State, National TB and Leprosy Control Programme (NTBLCP), Knowledge, Attitude, Behaviour, Experiences and Practices (KABEP) Baseline Survey, February-April 2008.

g.              Assistant Researcher: Prevalence of HIV/AIDS in Drivers of Long distance vehicles. NACA sponsored project. 2003

h.              Principal Investigator Knowledge and Attitudes towards Aging by the Youths in Nigeria in Nigeria. Johanna Jacobs Foundation of Switzerland Sponsored project, 1999-2000.

i.               Research Assistant: Knowledge, Attitudes, Beliefs and Practices that promote HIV/AIDS in Nigeria. WHO sponsored project, 1990-1992


CONSULTANCY SERVICE:

a.      International Census Monitor, Pakistani Population and Housing Census UNFPA Sponsored. March- April 2017.

b.     International Census Monitor, Sudanese Population and Housing Census UNFPA Sponsored. March- April 2008.

c.      European Union Monitor, Nigeria Population and Housing Census 2006


MEMBERSHIP AND ACTIVITIES IN PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:
a.      Member, Nigerian Association of Social Workers (NASOW)
b.     Vice-President, Nigerian Association of Social Work Educators (NASWE)


SERVICE TO PROFESSIONAL PUBLICATIONS
2014-Present      Journal of Ethnic & Cultural Diversity in Social Work       Reviewer
2013 -Present      Jos Journal of Social Sciences                              Editorial Advisory Board
2010-2013       Nigerian Journal of Social Sciences                         Editorial board member                     


TEACHING EXPERIENCE:

  • University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria, 1994 to date
  • University of Benin, Benin-city May 2011 to April 2013
  • Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Adjunct lecturer 2013 till date
  • Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Adjunct Lecturer, 2014 till date

UNDERGRADUATE COURSES CURRENTLY BEING TAUGHT:

a.                Models of Family Therapy
b.               Field Work Practice
c.                Methods of Social Work Research
d.               Social Gerontology
e.                Demography and Ageing
f.                Generalist Social Work

POSTGRADUATE COURSES CURRENTLY BEING TAUGHT (PGD, MSC, PHD):

a.                Social Work Administration
b.               Population Ageing in Nigeria
c.                Social Work Intervention with the aged
d.               Applied Gerontology
e.                Advanced Social Work Research Methods
f.                Social Policy and Planning
g.               Advanced Social Work Theory and Models


POST GRADUATE SUPERVISION

I have supervised Twenty-eight (28) MSc  and Five (8) Phd students.


WORKSHOP/TRAINING:


a.      Okoye, U. O (July, 2005). Facilitator: Methodology and Data Analysis using SPSS. Lagos Resource Centre V.I. Lagos July 2005.

  1. Okoye, U. O (October, 2011). “Basic Academic writing/Publishing and Referencing” Paper presented at the Institute for Public Administration and Extension Services, University of Benin, Benin-City Lecture Series on Research and Academic Publishing at the Akehuan Campus on Tuesday 11th October, 2011

  1. Facilitator: Empowering girls, changing communities : Department of Social Work, University of Benin in collaboration with Social Work in Nigeria Project  (SWIN-P)
 a 4- day workshop  from 20th-23rd March, 2012 at Banquet Hall UNIBEN.

  1. Okoye, U. O. (April, 2013). “Literature Review in Academic writing in the Social Sciences”. Paper presented at the Faculty of Social Sciences/ Directorate of Research, Innovation and Commercialization, (DRIC), Ebonyi State University Abakaliki 3-day National Workshop on Research Methodology in Social Sciences, 23rd – 25th April 2013.

  1. Participant, Workshop on Social Protection Cross Learning Summit - Nigeria (SPECS 2016) March 22 - 24, 2016 Sheraton Hotel Abuja Nigeria

  1. Okoye, U. O. (April, 2013). “Literature Review in Academic writing in the Social Sciences”. Paper presented at the Faculty of Social Sciences/ Directorate of Research, Innovation and Commercialization, (DRIC), Ebonyi State University Abakaliki 3-day National Workshop on Research Methodology in Social Sciences, 23rd – 25th April 2013.
  2. Okoye, U.O (February, 2017). “Measurement, Scaling, Questionnaire design and Administration” Resource person and paper presented at the Workshop on Research Guide in Management and social science Discipline, Department of Marketing, University of Nigeria, Nsukka.



LIST OF CONFERENCES/WORKSHOPS ATTENDED AND PAPERS PRESENTED


1.                         Agwu, P. C., Atumah, O. N. & Okoye, U. O. (2016). Entrepreneurship education and young female adults in Nigeria. Paper presented at the 13th Annual Conference of Fulbright Alumni Association of Nigeria (FAAN) on the theme Education, Youth Empowerment & Entrepreneurship holding at the University of Abuja, Abuja from 13 to 16 November, 2016.

2.                         Okoye, U. O. (2016). Mitigating the effects of violence and conflict through     psychosocial care of the Nigerian child. Paper presented at the Elohim Foundation's National Development Summit, with the Theme: Psychosocial Care: The Path Way to Sustainable Conflict and Violence Impact Mitigation among Children and Women in Need holding at the Daughters of Abraham Foundation Conference Centre from 13 to 16 November, 2016.

3.                         Ebimgbo, S. O & Okoye, U. O (December, 2015). “Enhancing social work practice, intervention and teaching through the use of new media in Nigeria”. Paper presented at the 3rd International Conference of the Faculty of Social Sciences holding at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, from 2nd to 5th December 2015.

4.                         Ebimgbo, S. O. & Okoye, U. O. (October, 2015). “Promoting cultural diversity for sustainable development in Nigeria: The role of Social Workers”. Paper presented at the International Conference on Harnessing Diversity for Sustainable Development at the Princess Alexandra Auditorium, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 21-22nd October, 2015.  

5.                         Okoye, U. O.  (September, 2015).  “Healthy Aging: Challenges and strategies”. Paper presented at the 2015 Colloquium of National Council of Knights, Nsukka Diocese, at St Paul’s Cathedral, Nsukka, on Saturday 19 September, 2015.

6.                         Okoye, U. O. (September, 2015). “Promoting responsible parenting in Nigerian families: Challenges, strategies and need for research”. Lead Paper presented at the 16th Annual International Home Economics Research Association of Nigeria (HERAN) Conference holding at the Hall of Fame, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, on the theme Promoting Responsible Living Among Individuals and Families: Challenges and Research,  23rd to 26 September, 2015.

7.                         Okoye, U.  O. (August, 2015).  Private practice and social work profession in Nigeria: possibilities and prospects. Paper presented during the graduation of the first set of Full time bachelors degree students on Monday  17 August, 2015 at the Department of Social Work, University of Benin, Benin-city

8.                         Okoye, U.  O, (September, 2013). “Strategies for Promoting Sustainable Lifestyles in Families and Communities”. Lead Paper presented at the 14th Annual International Home Economics Research Association of Nigeria (HERAN) Conference with the Theme Empowering Individuals, Families and Communities for Creativity, Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Sustainable lifestyles: Challenges, Strategies and Research Imperatives holding at the Princess Alexandria Auditorium, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 18th-21 September, 2013.

9.                         Ijiebor E. E.  & Okoye, U.  O, (May, 2013). “Empowering Women Against Domestic Violence: Implications for Social Work Practice”. Paper presented at the 2nd International Conference on Gender with the theme: Gender Equity in the Developing World: How Far? holding at University of Benin, Benin City, from 6th – 9th May, 2013.

10.                      Okoye U. O. (March, 2013). “The relevance of Social Workers in our Society”.  Paper presented during the First Social Work Month of the Edo State Chapter of the Nigerian Association of Social Workers, Edo State Chapter on Wednesday 20th March, 2013 at Ministry of Women Affairs/Social Development, GRA Benin-city.

11.                      Okoye, U. O & Ijiebor, E. E. (March, 2013). “The Nigerian Social Worker and the challenge of practicing in a multi-cultural society”. Paper presented at the 2nd National Conference of the Nigerian Association of Social Work Educators (NASWE). On the theme Social Work Practice in a Diverse Society: Meeting the Challenges of Contemporary Nigeria From Wednesday 13th –Saturday 16th March, 2013 at  The Banquet Hall, University of Benin, Benin-city.

12.                      Nnachi Amos Imo & Okoye, U. O. (2013). “Growing elderly population and the imperative of educating social workers to promote successful aging in Nigeria”. Paper presented at the 2nd National Conference of the Nigerian Association of Social Work Educators (NASWE). On the theme Social Work Practice in a Diverse Society: Meeting the Challenges of Contemporary Nigeria From Wednesday 13th –Saturday 16th March, 2013 at  The Banquet Hall, University of Benin, Benin-city.

13.                      Okolienta, .N. &  Okoye, U. O. (2013). “The role of data and evidence in youth violence prevention”.  Paper presented at the 2nd National Conference of the Nigerian Association of Social Work Educators (NASWE). On the theme Social Work Practice in a Diverse Society: Meeting the Challenges of Contemporary Nigeria From Wednesday 13th –Saturday 16th March, 2013 at  The Banquet Hall, University of Benin, Benin-city.

14.                      Okoye, U. O & Ijiebor, E. E. (November, 2012). “Problems associated with Climate Change and implications for Social Work practice in Nigeria”, Paper presented at the Nigerian Meteorological Society (NMetS) 2012 Annual Conference with the theme Climate Change and Variability: Saving our Tomorrow Today at University of Benin, Benin-city, 5-9th November, 2012.

15.                      Okoro, C.,  Okoro,  O. & Okoye U. O. (July, 2012). “Does it pay to tell? Self disclosure and health related quality of life of HIV infected adults in Enugu State Nigeria”, Paper presented at the International AIDS Society , XIX International AIDS Conference at Walter E. Washington Convention Center (WCC), Washington, D.C. , July 22-27 2012.

16.                      Okoye, U. O (March, 2012). “Indigenizing Social Work Education In Nigeria” Paper presented at the International Colloquium On Thirty Years Of Social Services In Nigeria In Honour Of Professor Emeritus Andrew Godwin Onokerhoraye at  Precious Palm Royal Hotel, Isiohor Village, Lagos‐Benin Express Road, Monday 26th‐ Wednesday 28th March, 2012.

17.                      Ogbu, A. I. & Okoye, U. O. (November, 2011). “Knowledge and awareness of Social Work Services in Nigeria: A survey of University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Community”. Paper presented at the inaugural International Conference organised by the Nigerian Association of Social Work Educators held at the Conference Centre, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, 10 -11 November, 2011.

18.                      Okoye, U. O (September, 2011). “Climate Change and Older Persons: A discourse”. Paper presented at the Fulbright Alumni Association 10th Anniversary Conference with the theme Development, Environment and Climate Change: Challenges For Nigeria holding at University of Ibadan Conference Centre, September 12-15, 2011.

19.                      Okoye, U. O (July, 2011). “Knowledge and Awareness of the Child Rights Act among residents of Nsukka town in Enugu State” Paper Presented at the International Law Conference on Challenges in Upholding the Rights  of Women and Children in Nigeria   July 14-15 2011, Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA)  13/15 Kofo Abayomi Street, Victoria Island,  Lagos State, Nigeria.

20.                      Okoye, U. O & Echezona I.R. (2010). “What constitute elder abuse: a study of knowledge and preventive mechanism known to young people” Paper presented at Safety 2010 World Conference on the theme  Safe and Equitable Communities held on 21 - 24 September 2010 at Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre, London, UK. 

21.                      Okoye U. O (2009). “The need for a blueprint on adoption procedures in Nigeria”. Paper presented at A Two-Day Meeting of Stakeholders on Sale of Babies, Child` Adoption and Fostering Practices in the South East Zone from 12th to 15th October, 2009 at SunCity Exclusive Hotels Awka.

22.                      Okoye U. O (2009). “Women and Healthy Ageing: A Discourse”. Paper presented at the Bi-annual seminar/workshop of Christ Church Women Association, July 17-18th, 2009.

23.                      Okoye U. O (2008). “Awareness of social work profession in Nigeria: A challenge to Social Workers”. (Paper presented at the Second World Social Work Day Celebration in Nigeria, on the theme, “Social Work: Making a World of Difference”, at the Cultural Centre FCT Abuja on the 30th of April, 2008).

24.                      Okoye U. O (2008). “Sexual Harassment: Realities and Myths” Paper Presented At  A Two Day National Training For Police/Law Enforcement Officers On Sexual Harassment And Gender Based Violence by WomenAid Collective (WACOL) at Dannic Hotels Enugu from 31st March -2nd April, 2008

25.                      Okoye U. O (2007) & Tanyi L. P. “Millennium Development Goals, Ageing and Curriculum  reform in Nigerian schools”. ( Paper presented at the Faculty of Education National Conference on the Theme Education Reforms and Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) from August 6th – 9th 2007).

26.                      Okoye U. O (2007) & Tanyi L. P.. “Perception of child labour in South eastern Nigeria: A study of Onitsha Metropolis”. (Paper presented at the Second Bi-Annual International Conference of Forum for  African Women Educationalist (FAWE), Nigeria South East Zone at the Imo State University Owerri, from Sunday 13th May to Saturday 19thMay, 2007).

27.                      Okoye U. O (2007). “Human rights priority and praxis for the Nigerian Social Worker”. (Paper presented at the First ever International Social Work Day Celebration on the theme, “Social Work: Making a World of Difference at the Cultural Centre FCT Abuja on the 27th of March, 2007 ).

28.                      Okoye U. O (2007). “Merging the traditional with the modern in the care of elderly persons in Nigeria”. (Paper presented at the seventh annual conference of Fulbright Alumni Association of Nigeria (FAAN) on the theme Nigeria and the Millennium Development Goals at the University of Benin, Edo State from 19th - 22nd  February 2007).

29.                      Okoye U. O (2006)  & Tanyi L. P.  “Perception of the Elderly among Seminary Students and Students in Secular Schools in South Eastern Nigeria”. (Paper presented at the annual forum of the Department of Sociology/Anthropology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka on the theme, The Challenges for the 21st Century, July 25th-26th, 2006).

30.                      Okoye U. O (2006). “Social work profession in Nigeria: Challenges ahead and the need for the support from the United States”. ( Paper presented at the 6th Annual Conference of Fulbright Alumni Association of Nigeria (FAAN) at Bayero University Kano, from 14th-17th February, 2006).

31.                      Okoye U. O (2004). “Who is poor: Defining poverty in the Nigerian context”  Paper presented at the workshop organised by the National Poverty Eradication Programme (NAPEP) for all the Non-Governmental Organisations (NGO’s) in South Eastern Nigeria at the Women Development Centre Abakaliki, Ebonyi State on Wednesday, 8th December, 2004.

32.                      Okoye U. O (2004). “The erosion of traditional forms of care for the elderly and its implication for the elderly in Nigeria”. (Paper Presented at the African Conference on Aging: Rapid ageing and the changing role of the elderly in African households, 18th-20th August, 2004, Birchwood Hotel, JHB International Airport South Africa) Published as conference proceedings Omoluabi, E, Makiwane, M & Bah, S. (eds)

33.                      Okoye U. O (2003). “Social Work Associations in developing democracies” ( Paper present at the Annual Conference of Nigerian Association of Social Workers, held at Women Development Centre, Port-Harcourt Rivers State 14th -17th Oct, 2003).

34.                      Okoye U. O (1999). "Traditional values and mechanisms for the care of the elderly among the Igbo of south eastern Nigeria: Implications for social policy" (Paper Presented at the Conference on Healthy Aging, 24th July, 1999, University of Ibadan).

35.                      Okoye U. O (1997). “Policy Inconsistency and the Aged in Nigeria” (Paper presented at the National Conference on Vision and Mission of Governance and Development in Nigeria in the Fourth Republic) 30th June-3rd July, 1997, University of Nigeria, Nsukka.           



REFEREED PUBLICATIONS:

     JOURNAL ARTICLES


1)               Okoye, U. O. (2016). Promoting responsible parenting in Nigerian
families: Challenges, strategies and need for research. Journal of Home
Economics Research (JHER), 23(1), 22-33.

2)               Nnachi, A. I. & Okoye, U. O. (2015). Integrating spirituality and religion into social
work in Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Social Work, 14(1), 19- 34.

3)               Okoye,  U. O,  Diekedie, A & Afemikhe O. A. (2015). Perceived barriers to
accessing and adhering to antiretroviral therapy by people living with
HIV/AIDS (PLWHAs) in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. Research on Humanities
and Social Sciences www.iiste.org ISSN (Paper)2224-5766 ISSN
(Online)2225-0484,  5(9), 107-113.
http://iiste.org/Journals/index.php/RHSS/article/view/22108/23242

4)               Onyeneho, N,  Igwe, I.,  I'Aronu, N. J,  and  Okoye,  U. O (2015).  Compliance with
Regimens of Existing Vaccines in Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State, Nigeria, International Quarterly of  Community Health Education, 35(2) 120–132.

5)               Okoye, U. O.,  Ngwu, C. N.,  and  Tanyi, P. L.(2015).  Knowledge of nutritional and
health needs of children  among rural residents of Enugu north senatorial zone in Enugu state, Nigeria. International Quarterly of Community Health Education, 35(2) 148–162.

6)                                   Uche, O. A., Okoye, U. O. & Uche, I. B. (2014). Sustainable community development: An insight into the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) community development projects in Abia State. Global Advanced Research Journal of Management and Business Studies (ISSN: 2315-5086), 3(12), 529-536.  Available online http://garj.org/garjmbs/index.htm

7)                                   Okoye U. O.,  Emma-Echiegu, N & Tanyi, P. L. (2014). Living with vesico-vaginal fistula: experiences of women awaiting repairs in Ebonyi State, Nigeria. Tanzania Journal of Health Research, 16 (4), [Online]  ISSN: 0856-6496; eISSN 1821-9241, Doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/thrb.v16i4.9

8)                                   Okoye, U. O. (2014).  Strategies for promoting healthy lifestyles in families and
communities.  Journal of Home Economics Research (JHER), 20, 1-9

9)                                   Emma-Echiegu, N.,   Okoye, U. O.  &   Odey, E. S. (2014).  Knowledge of
Causes  of VVF and Discrimination Suffered by  Patients in Ebonyi State, Nigeria: A Qualitative Study. Social Work in Public Health, 29(5), 417-427.

10)                               Tanyi, P. L.&  Okoye, U. O. (2014).  Community reactions towards older adults
HIV/AIDS caregivers: Qualitative evidence from the North West Region of Cameroon . Asian Journal of Research in Social Sciences and Humanities, 4 (5), 18-30. ISSN 2249-7315.           http://jpbb.indianjournals.com/ijor.aspx?target=ijor:ajrssh&volume=4&issue=5&article=003 

11)                               Okoye, U. O.  (2014). Financial incentives to support family care-givers of older
adults in Nigeria: A policy consideration. Research on Humanities and Social Sciences, 4(4), 55-62. ISSN 2222-1719 (Paper) ISSN 2222-2863 (Online) http://www.iiste.org/Journals/index.php/RHSS/article/view/11302/11610

12)                               Okoye, U. O & Ijiebor E. E. (2013). The Nigerian social worker and the challenge of
practicising in a multi-cultural society. Journal of Nigerian Social Work Educators, 3(1), 30-49.

13)                                   Ijiebor, E. O & Okoye, U. O.  (2013). Empowering women against domestic
violence: Implications for social work. University of Benin, Journal of Gender Studies, 3(1&2), 180-197
     
14)         Ngwu,  C. & Okoye U. (2013). Knowledge of infant nutritional needs among
residents of Nsukka cultural zone of Enugu State, Nigeria. Research on
Humanities and Social Sciences www.iiste.org ISSN 2222-1719 (Paper) ISSN
2222-2863, 3 (2).

15)                                 Oli, N. P., Igbo, E. U. M., & Okoye, U. O. (2013). Perception of what acts constitute
violence against women among adult residents of Onitsha metropolis, Anambra State, Nigeria. International Journal of Development Research, 3 (12), ISSN: 2230-9926, 021-026,

16)                               Okoye, U. O. (2013).  Community-Based Care For Home Bound   Elderly Persons In
Nigeria; A Policy Option. International Journal of Innovative Research in Science, Engineering and Technology, 2, (12), ISSN: 2319-8753.  7086-7091.

17)                               Ndubueze, P. N., Igbo, EUM & Okoye, U. O. (2013). Socio-demographic Correlates
of Cyber Crime Victimization  among Internet Active Nigerians, International Journal of Criminal Justice Sciences,  8 (2),225–234

18)                               Okoye, U. O. (2012). Family care-giving for ageing parents in Nigeria: gender differences, cultural imperatives and the role of education. International Journal of Education and Ageing 2 (2), 139–154.

19)                               Okoye, U. O. (2011). Knowledge and Awareness of the Child’s Rights Act among residents of Nsukka town in Enugu State, Nigeria. Educational Research, 2(10), 1595-1601  (ISSN: 2141-5161), Website:
http://interesjournals.org/ER/pdf/2011/October/Okoye.pdf

20)                               Okoye, U. O. A & Aghedo G. (July, 2011).Workers’ perception of the Pension Reform Act, 2004: A study of Prisons’ staff in Enugu State. Nigerian Journal of the Social Sciences, 7(1), 77-89.

21)                               Okoye, U, O. & Asa S. O. (June, 2011). Care giving and stress: Experience of people    taking care  of elderly relations in South-Eastern  Nigeria. Arts and Social Sciences Journal, Volume 2011: ASSJ-29  E-ISSN: 21516200 (Online)
astonjournals.com/manuscripts/Vol2011/ASSJ-29_Vol2011.pdf

22)                               Okoye, U. O & Tanyi, P. I. (2011). Awareness of social work profession in Nigeria: A challenge to Social Workers in Nigeria .Journal of Nigerian Social Work Educators, 1(1), 85- 100.

23)                               Okoye, U. O. (April, 2011). Gender differences in the care-giving of ageing parents: A study of adult off-springs in Nsukka town of Enugu state. International Journal of Health and Social Inquiry, 1(1),1-10

24)                                Okoye, U, O. (2010). Support systems and coping strategies available to physically challenged students in University of Nigeria, Nsukka. Educational  Research 1(10), 666-671. (ISSN:2141-5161)  Website:
http://interesjournals.org/ER/pdf/2010/December/Okoye.pdf

25)                               Okoye, U. O & Tanyi, P. I. (2009) Perception of child labour in South Eastern Nigeria: A study of Onitsha Metropolis. International Journal of Research in Arts and Social Sciences (IJRASS)University of Nigeria, Nsukka) 1(1), 425-440.

26)                               Okoye, U. O & Akanni, I. A. (2009). Willingness of youths to support aged parents: A study of undergraduates in South-Eastern Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of the Social Sciences, 5(2), 101-114.

27)                               Okoye, U. O & Anugwom, E. E. (2008). University Training and Work Experience of Nigerian Engineers: Implication for Technological Development. African Administrative Studies, No 70, Published by African Training and research Centre in Administration for Development (CAFRAD) Morocco. Pp. 117-137.

28)                               Okoye, U. O. & Emma-Echiegu, N. B.  (2007). The perception of available care and support systems by people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) in Ebonyi State, Nigeria.  Journal of Sociology (Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka) 3(1), 24-37.

29)                               Okoye, U. O.  (2005). Young children’s perception of the elderly: A Comparison with data from the United States and Southeastern Nigeria: Journal of Intergenerational Relationships (Taylor and Francis), ( 3) 3, 7-24,

30)                               Okoye, U. O & Obikeze, D. S. (2005). Stereotypes and perception of the elderly by the youth in Nigeria: Implication for social policy.  Journal of Applied Gerontology (SAGE Publications), 24(5), 439-452.

31)                               Okoye, U. O.  (July, 2005). Factors influencing secondary school student’s knowledge of older persons in Eastern Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of the Social Sciences, 3(1), 145-161.

32)                               Okoye, U. O. (2004). Knowledge of aging among secondary school students in south-eastern Nigeria.   Educational Gerontology (Taylor Francis), 30, 481-490.

33)                               Okoye, U. O. (2003). Retired Elderly Persons’ Adjustment to new roles: A Study of Retirees in South-Eastern Nigeria. Journal of Sociological Sciences, 1 (1), 30-37.

34)                               Okoye, U. O. (2003). Attitude of youths toward institutionalisation and care of the elderly: A study of Youths in Anambra state. Nigerian Journal of the Social Sciences,  2, (2), 1-9.




REFEREED AND PUBLISHED CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS

35)                               Ebimgbo, S. O & Okoye, U. O (2016). Promoting cultural diversity for sustainable development in Nigeria: The role of Social Workers. Conference proceedings of the Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Nigeria, Nsukka on Harnessing Diversity for Sustainable Development,  Eze, J. E. et al (eds), pp. 235-242.

36)                                Okoye, U. O & Tanyi, L. P. (2009). Perception of the elderly among seminary school students and students in secular schools in Enugu State of Nigeria. Conference proceedings of the Department of Sociology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University,  Egbue, N. G. & Ezeah P. C. (eds), pp. 75-86.

37)                               Okoye, U. O & Tanyi, L. P. (2008).  Millennium Development Goals, Ageing and Curriculum reform in Nigerian schools.  Conference proceedings of the Faculty of Education National Conference on  Education Reforms and Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), Nworgu, B. G. (ed) pp.195-200.

38)                               Okoye, U. O. (2004). The erosion of traditional forms of care for the elderly and its implication for the elderly in Nigeria. Conference proceedings of the African Conference on Aging: Rapid ageing and the changing role of the elderly in African households. 2004, Omoluabi, E, Makiwane, M & Bah, S. (eds) pp 224-236.

39)                               Okoye, U. O. (2003). Social Work Associations in developing democracies. Conference Proceedings of the  Annual Conference of Nigerian Association of Social Workers,  Idyorough, A. E. & Ejikeme, G. G. (eds) pp. 53-63.



BOOK CHAPTERS

40)                               Okoye, U. O. (2014).  Indigenizing  social work education for better social service
provisioning in Nigeria.  In  Omuta, G. E. D. (Ed ),  Perspective on  social services in Nigeria (pp.883-895) Ibadan:  HEBN Publishers Plc.

41)                               Okoye, U. O. (2014). Deteriorating human conditions: The role of social work in the new millennium. In Nwabueze, N., Bammeke, F., &  Nnorom, C. C. P. (Eds) The social sciences, humanities and the human conditions. A Festschrift for Prof Oyekanmi @ 65. (pp. 70-84) Lagos: Department of Sociology, University of Lagos.

42)                               Okoye, U. O (2013). Trends and challenges of social work practice in Nigeria. In Cree, V. E. (ed) Becoming a Social Worker: Global Narratives (Chapter 17, pp149-157 ) London: Routledge, Taylor and Francis Group.

43)                               Okoye, U. O (2011). Gender issues, HIV/AIDS pandemic and poverty in Africa. In Nnadozie, O. U. (ed) Social Dynamics of African States, (Chapter 5, pp. 83-108). Nsukka: REK Books.

44)                               Okoye, U. O (2004). Social Security for the Elderly in a Democratic Nigeria. In Maduagwu, M.O. and Mohammed, A. S. (eds) Fulbright Alumni Book of Readings No.2 Challenges and Prospects of Democratisation in Nigeria, A publication of FULBRIGHT Alumni of Nigeria (FAAN) pp 190-200.

45)                               Okoye, U. O & Okoye, C. U. (2004). Globalization, women’s work intensity and household well-being in Nigeria. In A. T. A. Aina, C. S. L. Chachage & E.  Annan-Yao (Eds.), Globalization and social policy in Africa, Chapter 18,     pp.162-189. Oxford, UK: CODESRIA.

46)                               Okoye, U. O (2003). Globalisation and the care of the Elderly in Nigeria In Maduagwu, M.O. and Onu, V. C. (eds) Fulbright Alumni Book of Readings No.1 Globalization and National Development in Nigeria, A publication of FULBRIGHT Alumni of Nigeria (FAAN) pp 115-127.

47)                               Okoye, U. O. (2001). Behavioural Models in Social Work. In Iwarimie-Jaja D. (ed) Social Work Enterprise: Theories and Perspectives. Port Harcourt: Pearl Publishers. pp -73-100.

48)                               Okoye, U. O & Echezona, R. I. (2000). Increased economic responsibilities of child rearing rural women: The SAP experiment in Nigeria,  In Anugwom et. al (eds) The Social Sciences: Issues and Perspectives, pp 126-133.

 

 




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