Academic papers

Inaugural Lecture 

• Dim CC. “Not My Portion” Syndrome: The Bane of Cervical Cancer Prevention and Women’s Health Promotion in Nigeria. 152nd Inaugural Lecture: University of Nigeria; lecture given 2019 June 20. Available at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/16x6gpaxPNEm7_2b57m_FWZJ_4z-MtMah/view?usp=sharing 

Other Select Academic Lectures 

• Dim CC. “Not My Portion" Syndrome and Illness Management in Nigeria: Impact of Contemporary Christianity. The 6th Convocation Ceremony Lecture of Blessed Iwene Tansi Major Seminary, Onitsha held on Saturday, 21st March 2020

Chapter in Book(s)

1. Dim CC, Ikeme ACC. Infertility and Women: An Effort towards Improving the Knowledge of Nigerian Women. In: The Kpim of Feminism: Issues and Women in a Changing World. Ukagba GU et al. (eds). Canada: Trafford publishing 2010; 469-77

2. Federal Ministry of Health [Nigeria]. National HIV & AIDS and Reproductive Health Survey, 2012 (NARHS Plus). Federal Ministry of Health Abuja, Nigeria. 2013  

3. Iyare EE, Nwagha UI, Anyaehie USB, Nwachukwu D, Orizu IA, Okeke TC, Dim C, et al. Experimental Physiology for Medical & Health Sciences Students. 4th ed. Enugu: Chenglo Ltd; 2012

4. FMoH Nigeria, Ipas Nigeria. A Training Guide for House Officers on Selected Interventions in Maternal and Reproductive Health Care. Ipas Abuja, Nigeria. 2015

5. Dim CC. Gonadal Dysgenesis. In: Obstetrics and Gynaecology Advances: Amenorrhea. Ezechi OC (eds). New York: Nova Science Publishers Inc 2016; 71-8 

6. Dim CC. Ovarian cyst. In: OBGYN ESSAYS: A guide to concise essay writing and model essays for candidates in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. 1st edition. Orazulike NC, Umeora OUJ, Okonta PI, Bukar M, Adeniji AO (eds). South Africa: Reach Publishers; 2020. p. 127-30

7. Dim CC. Nutrition in pregnancy. In: OBGYN ESSAYS: A guide to concise essay writing and model essays for candidates in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. 1st edition. Orazulike NC, Umeora OUJ, Okonta PI, Bukar M, Adeniji AO (eds). South Africa: Reach Publishers; 2020. p. 260-3

8. Dim CC. Cardiac disease in pregnancy. In: OBGYN ESSAYS: A guide to concise essay writing and model essays for candidates in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. 1st edition. Orazulike NC, Umeora OUJ, Okonta PI, Bukar M, Adeniji AO (eds). South Africa: Reach Publishers; 2020. p. 287-91

                                                                 Journal Articles  

1. Nnagbo JE, Dim CC, Eze MI, Mba SG. Effects of misoprostol in reducing blood loss during abdominal myomectomy in Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice. 2023; 26(4): 454-462

2. Onwuka CI, Ezugwu EC, Obi SN, Onwuka C, Dim CC, Chigbu C, et al. Postnatal Care Services use by Mothers: A comparative study of Defaulters versus Attendees of postnatal clinics in Enugu. PLoS One. 2023; 18(3): e0280315. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0280315

3. Ikechebelu JI, Dim CC, Okpala BC, Eleje GU, Joe-Ikechebelu NN, Malachy DE, et al. Comparison of Pregnancy Outcomes of History-Indicated and Ultrasound-Indicated Cervical Cerclage: A Retrospective Cohort Study. BioMed Research International. 2023; 8782854. doi: 10.1155/2023/8782854

4. Ikechebelu J, Dim C, Eleje G, Joe-Ikechebelu N, Okpala B, Okam P. A randomised control trial on oral dydrogesterone versus micronized vaginalprogesterone pessary for luteal phase support in in-vitro fertilization cycles. Journal of Medicine and Life. 2023; 16(1): 62-69 

5. Ogbudebe C, Jeong D, Odume B, Chukwuogo O, Dim C, Useni S, et.al. Identifying Hotspots of Tuberculosis in Nigeria using Early Warning Outbreak Recognition System: Retrospective Analysis of Implications for Active Case Finding Interventions. JMIR Public Health and Surveillance. 2023; 9: e40311 

6. Chukwuogo O, Odume B, Ogbudebe C, Useni S, Nwokoye N, Dim C, et al. Strategic approach to optimisation of TB contact investigation in Nigeria. The International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease. 2023; 27(2): 161-3

7. Odume B, Chukwu E, Fawale T, Nwokoye N, Ogbudebe C, Chukwuogo O, Useni S, Dim C, et al. Portable digital X-ray for TB pre-diagnosis screening in rural Nigeria. Public Health Action. 2022; 12(2) 85-89. DOI: https://doi.org/10.5588/pha.21.0079

8. Ajah LO, Ezegwui HU, Ajah MI, Iyoke CA, Dim CC, Nwankwo TO, et.al. The Outcome of Complementary and Alternative Medicine Use Among Pregnant Women in South-East Nigeria; a Multi-centre Prospective Study. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. 2022; 42(4): 557-562 DOI: 10.1080/01443615.2021.1928031. Epub 2021 Aug 14. PMID: 34396906

9. Ani VA, Enebe TJ, Dim CC, Dim NR, Ozumba BC. Sublingual misoprostol versus manual vacuum aspiration for treatment of incomplete abortion in Nigeria: a randomized control study. Pan African Medical Journal. 2022; 41: 90. doi: 10.11604/pamj.2022.41.90.29364

10. Tukur M, Odume B, Bajehson M, Dimpka C, Useni S, Ogbudebe C, Chukwuogo O, Nwokoye N, Dim C, et al. Outcome of Tuberculosis Case Surveillance at Kano Central Correctional Center, North-west Nigeria: A Need for Routine Active Case Findings for TB in Nigerian Correctional Centers. International Journal of Tropical Disease & Health. 2021; 42(18): 37-45. https://doi.org/10.9734/ijtdh/2021/v42i1830536

11. Odume B, Nwokoye N, Spruijt I, Slyzkyi A, Dim C, Chukwuog O, et al. Diagnostic Accuracy of TB-LAMP for Diagnosis of Pulmonary Tuberculosis among Adult Presumptive TB in Nigeria. Greener Journal of Medical Sciences, 2021; 11(2): 122-129

12. Njoku IV, Enebe JT, Dim CC. Magnitude and Predictors of Female Domestic Abuse in Pregnancy in a Patriarchal African Society: A Cross-sectional Study of Pregnant Women in Enugu, South-East Nigeria.  Pan African Medical Journal. 2021; 40:82. 

13. Dim CC, Nnagbo JE, Nwosu EO, Ugwu EO, Onodugo OD. Experience and perception of virtual clinical conferencing during COVID‐19 pandemic on doctors at the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital Enugu, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Medicine 2021; 30:567-72

14. Okpala OV, Dim CC, Ugwu CI, Onyemaechi S, Uchebo O, Chukwulobelu C, et al. Population seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in Anambra state, South-East, Nigeria. International Journal of Infectious Diseases. 2021; 110:171-178. Epub ahead of print, Available online 19 July 2021. DOI: 10.1016/j.ijid.2021.07.040

15. Obiora CC, Dim CC, Ozumba BC. Assessment of Significant Bacteriuria, Bacterial Profile, and Pyuria Among Pregnant Women with Urinary Tract Symptoms in Enugu, South-Eastern Nigeria: A Cross-Sectional Study. West African Journal of Medicine. 2021; 38(5): 428-433

16. Onwudiwe EN, Ezegwui HU, Dim CC, Chigbu CO, Onwudiwe CF, Enebe JT. Urinary Effects of Routine Urethral Catheterisation during Elective Caesarean Section in Enugu, Nigeria: A Randomised Controlled Study. Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research. 2021; 15(3): QC19-QC23

17. Ugwu EO, Dim CC, Eleje GU. Effects of Mode of Delivery on Sexual Functions of Parturients in Nigeria: A Prospective Cohort Study. International Urogynecology Journal. 2020 Oct 10. doi: 10.1007/s00192-020-04541-9. Epub ahead of print.

18. Ogbochukwu OJ, Dim NR, Nnamani AO, Njeze NR, Obikili EN, Dim CC. Relationship of Placental Diameter and Thickness versus Foetal Growth Biometrics: A Cross-sectional Sonographic Evaluation of Antenatal Women in Enugu, South-East Nigeria. Int J Med Health Dev. 2020; 25(2): 138-144

19. Enebe JT, Dim CC, Ugwu EO, Enebe NO, Meka IA, Obioha KC, et al. Serum antioxidant micronutrient levels in pre-eclamptic pregnant women in Enugu, south-East Nigeria: a comparative cross-sectional analytical study. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth. 2020; 20: 392. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-020-03081-w

20. Onwuka CI, Ugwu EO, Obi SN, Onwuka CI, Dim CC, Eleje GU, et al. Effect of short inter-pregnancy interval on maternal and perinatal outcomes: a cohort study of pregnant women in a low-income country. Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice. 2020;23(7):928-933

21. Nnagbo JE, Dim CC, Ezegwui HU. Mermaid syndrome in Enugu, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Medicine 2020; 29(2): 321-32

22. Obioha KC, Dim CC, Ugwu EO, Chigbu CO, Enebe JT, Ozumba BC. Acceptability and Outcome of Postpartum Cervical Cytology: A Comparative Study of Postnatal women and other Non-pregnant Women in Enugu, Nigeria. Journal of Clinical & Diagnostic Research. 2020; 14(4): QC07-QC10

23. Iloghalu EI, Dim CC, Ugwu EO, Onwuka CI, Ozumba BC. Effect of Maternal HIV Infection on Treatment with HAART on Neonatal Birth Weight and Other Anthropometry: A Cohort Study of HIV Sero-Positive Women in Enugu, South-East Nigeria. Journal of Clinical & Diagnostic Research. 2019; 13(12): QC01-QC04

24. Dim NR, Dim CC, Obikili EN, Onuh AC, Mgbor SO. Accuracy of Sonographic Modules in The Estimation of Birth Weight: An analytical study of antenatal women in Enugu, Nigeria. Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research. 2019; 13(8): 10-5

25. Mba SG, Dim CC, Onah HE, Ezegwui HU, Iyoke CA.  Effects of Early Oral Feeding Versus Delayed Feeding on Gastrointestinal Function of Post-Caesarean Section Women in a Tertiary Hospital in Enugu, Nigeria: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice. 2019; 22(7): 943-9 

26. Okoro OS, Ugwu EO, Dim CC, Ozumba BC, Nkwo PO, Ajah LO, Okeke TC. Effectiveness of Castor Oil in Preventing Post-term Pregnancy in Low Resource Setting: A Randomized Controlled Trial. American Journal of Clinical Medicine Research. 2019; 7(2): 37-43. doi: 10.12691/ajcmr-7-2-1

27. Nnaji HC, Molukwu CC, Dim NR, Iloanusi NI, Dim CC, Olusina DB. Large Symptomatic Chorioangioma of Placenta; A Rare Complication of Pregnancy in Enugu, South East Nigeria. Open Journal of Tropical Medicine. Published online, December 29, 2018. Doi 10.17352/ojtm.000007

28. Dim CC, Ugwu EO, Anyaehie UB, Obioha KC. Accuracy of Capillary Blood for the Determination of Packed Cell Volume and Anemia among Pregnant Women in Enugu, Nigeria. Int J Med Health Dev 2017; 22(2): 68-73

29. Mbachu C, Dim C, Ezeoke U. Effects of peer health education on perception and practice of screening for cervical cancer among urban residential women in south-east Nigeria: a before and after study. BMC Womens Health. 2017; 17(1): 41

30. Chigbu CO, Onyebuchi AK, Onyeka TC, Odugu BO, Dim CC. The impact of community health educators on uptake of cervical and breast cancer prevention services in Nigeria. International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetric. 2017; 137(3): 319-24

31. Ikeako LC, Iloghalu EI, Dim CC, Adiuku-Brown AC, Ezegwui HU, Oranusi CK. Comparing Subcuticular Sutures versus Percutaneous Staples for Skin Closure after Caesarean Delivery: A Randomized Controlled Study. British Journal of Medicine & Medical Research. 2016; 18(4): 1-9

32. Onwuka CI, Ugwu EO, Dim CC, Menuba IE, Iloghalu EI, Onwuka CI. Prevalence and predictors of alcohol consumption during pregnancy in southeastern Nigeria. Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research. 2016; 10(9): QC10-13

33. Onah LN, Dim CC, Nwagha UI, Ozumba BC. Effect of Early Amniotomy on the Outcome of Spontaneous Labour: A Randomized Controlled Trial of Pregnant Women in Enugu, South-east Nigeria. African Health Sciences. 2015; 15(4): 1097-103

34. Enebe JT, Dim CC, Nnakenyi EF, Ezegwui HU, Ozumba BC. Effect of Low CD4 Cell Count on Cervical Squamous Intraepithelial Lesions among HIV-Positive Women in Enugu, Southeastern Nigeria. Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research. 2015; 9(11): QC07-10

35. Ajah LO, Dim CC, Ezegwui HU, Iyoke CA, Ugwu EO. Male partner involvement in female contraceptive choices in Nigeria. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. 2015; 35(6): 628-31

36. Obioha KC, Ugwu EO, Obi SN, Dim CC, Oguanuo TC. Prevalence and predictors of urinary/anal incontinence after vaginal delivery: prospective study of Nigerian women. International Urogynecology Journal. 2015; 26(9):1347-54

37. Dim CC, Ugwu EO, Dim NR, Anyaehie UB. Haematocrit, Anaemia, and Arm Preference for Blood Sample Collection: a cross-sectional study of Pregnant women in Enugu, South-eastern, Nigeria. Annals of Medical and Health Sciences Research. 2015; 5(1): 36-41 

38. Obiora CC, Dim CC, Uzochukwu BSC, Ezugwu FO. Cigarette smoking and perception of its advertisement among antenatal clinic attendees in referral health facilities in Enugu, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice. 2015; 18(1): 80-5

39. Ikeakor LC, Ezegwui HU, Ajah LO, Dim CC, Okeke TC. Seroprevalence of Human Immunodeficiency Virus, Hepatitis C, Syphilis and Co-infections among Antenatal Women in a Tertiary Institution in South-East Nigeria. Annals of Medical and Health Sciences Research. 2014; 4(6): 954-8 

40. Izuka EO, Dim CC, Chigbu CO, Obiora-Izuka CE. Prevalence and Predictors of Episiotomy among Women at First Birth in Enugu, South-east Nigeria. Annals of Medical and Health Sciences Research. 2014; 4(6): 928-32 

41. Anyaehie UB, Okeke T, Nwagha U, Orizu I, Iyare E, Dim C, et al Impact of Some Low-Cost Interventions on Students Performance in a Nigerian Medical School. Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice. 2014; 17(5): 555-8

42. Ugwu EO, Dim CC, Uzochukwu BSC, Iloghalu EI, Ugwu AO. Malaria and Anaemia in Pregnancy: a Cross-sectional Study of Pregnant Women in Rural Communities of South Eastern Nigeria. International Health. 2014; 6(2): 130-7

43. Ugwu EO, Odoh GU, Dim CC, Obi SN, Ezugwu EC, Okafor II. Women’s Perception of accuracy of Ultrasound dating in late pregnancy: a challenge to prevention of prolonged pregnancy in a resource-poor Nigerian setting. International Journal of Women’s Health. 2014; 6: 195-200

44. Dim CC, Ugwu EO, Anyaehie UB, Obioha KC. A Comparison of Capillary and Venous Blood Haematocrits of Pregnant Women in Nigeria: The Impact on Diagnosis and Prevalence of Anaemia in Pregnancy. BioMed Research International. vol. 2014, Article ID 467056, 5 pages, 2014. doi:10.1155/2014/467056

45. Ugwu EO, Udealor PC, Dim CC, Obi SN, Ozumba BC, Okeke DO, Agu PU. Accuracy of Clinical and Ultrasound Estimation of Fetal Weight in Enugu, Southeastern Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice. 2014; 17(3): 270-5

46. Anyaehie U, Nwakoby B, Chikwendu C, Dim C, Uguru N, Oluka C, Ogugua C. Constraints, Challenges and Prospects of Public Private Partnership in Health Care Delivery in a Developing Economy. Annals of Medical and Health Sciences Research. 2014; 4(1): 61-6 

47. Dim CC, Dim NR. Trends of Tuberculosis prevalence and treatment outcome in an under-resourced setting: the case of Enugu state, South East Nigeria. Nigerian Medical Journal. 2013; 54(6): 392-7

48. Okereke CE, Anyaehie BU, Dim CC, Iyare EE, Nwagha UI. Evaluation of some Anthropometric Indices for the Diagnosis of Obesity in Pregnancy in Nigeria: A cross-sectional study. African Health Sciences. 2013; 13(4): 1034-1040 

49. Nwagha TU, Nwagha UI, Dim CC, Anyaehie UB, Egbugara M, Onwasigwe C. Benefit Incidence Analysis of Free Insecticide Treated Nets Distribution in Urban and Rural Communities of Enugu State, Southeast Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice. 2014; 17(2):168-73 

50. Obiora CC, Dim CC, Ezegwui HU, Nwogu-Ikojo EE, Okeudo C. Asymptomatic Bacteriuria among Pregnant Women with Sickle Cell Trait in Enugu, Southeastern Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice. 2014; 17(1): 95-9

51. Ugwu EO, Onah HE, Obi SN, Dim CC, Chigbu CC, Okoro OS. Effect of the Foley Catheter and Synchronous Low Dose Misoprostol Administration on Cervical Ripening: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. 2013; 33(6): 572-77

52. Ugwu EO, Obi SN, Iferikigwe ES, Dim CC, Ezugwu FO. Membrane Stripping to Prevent Post-Term Pregnancy in Enugu, Nigeria: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics. 2014; 289(1):29-34

53. Dim CC, Onyedum CC, Dim NR, Chukwuka JC. Cervical cancer screening among HIV-positive Women in Nigeria: An assessment of use and willingness to pay in the absence of donor support. Journal of the International Association of Providers of AIDS Care. 2015; 14(3): 241-4.

54. Dim CC. Ezegwui HU. Choriocarcinoma in Enugu, South-eastern Nigeria: A Need for a Shift from Mortality to Survival. Nigerian Journal of Medicine. 2012; 22(3): 252-6

55. Dim CC, Ugwu EO, Iloghalu EI. Duration and Determinants of Inter-Birth Interval amongst Women in Enugu, South Eastern Nigeria. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. 2013; 33(2):1 75-9

56. Dim CC, Akogu SP, Ezegwui HU, Olusina DB. Leiomyomatosis peritonealis disseminata in a Nigerian woman: a case report. Nigerian Medical Journal. 2012: 53(3): 172 - 74 

57. Nwagha UI, Iyare E, Ejezie FE, Ogbodo SO, Dim CC, Anyaehie BU. Parity related changes in Obesity and some Antioxidant Vitamins in non-pregnant Women of South-Eastern Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice. 2012: 15(4): 380 - 84

58. Dim CC, Okafor C, Ikeme AC, Anyaehie BU. Diabetes Mellitus in Pregnancy: An Update on the Current Classification and Management. Nigerian Journal of Medicine 2012: 21(4): 371 - 376

59. Ezeugwu EC,  Agu P, Ohayi SAM, Okeke TC, Dim CC, Obi SN. HIV Sero-Prevalence among Pregnant Women in a Resource Constrained Setting, South East Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Medicine. 2012; 21(3): 338-342 

60. Aja LO, Eze MI, Dim CC, Ezegwui HU, Nkwo PO, Eluke CC, Okoro OS, Dinwoke V. Placental Percreta in a booked Multiparous Woman with minimal Risk Factors and Challenges of Management in a low Resource Setting. Nigerian Journal of Medicine. 2012; 21(3): 359-360

61. Dim CC. Prophylactic antibiotic administration during second and third trimester in pregnancy for preventing infectious morbidity and mortality: RHL commentary. The WHO Reproductive Health Library; Geneva: World Health Organization. Last revised: March 2012.

62. Dim CC. Towards Improving Cervical Cancer Screening in Nigeria: a review of the basics of cervical neoplasm and cytology. Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice 2012; 15(3): 247 - 252  

63. Dim CC. Declining Uptake of HIV Testing Among Tuberculosis Patients in Enugu State of Nigeria: the need for a re-appraisal of strategy. Nigerian Journal of Clinical practice. 2012; 15(2): 206 – 9  

64. Nwagha UI, Ogbodo SO, Nwogu-Ikojo E, Ibegbu DM, Ejezie FE, Nwagha TU, Dim CC. Copper and selenium status of healthy pregnant women in Enugu, southeastern Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice 2011; 14(4): 408-13

65. Ugwu EOV, Dim CC, Okonkwo CD, Nwankwo TO. Maternal and perinatal outcome of severe pre-eclampsia in Enugu, Nigeria after introduction of Magnesium sulphate. Nigerian Journal of Clinical practice. 2011; 14(4): 418-421

66. Dim CC, Ezegwui HU, Ikeme AC, Nwagha UI, Onyedum CC. Prevalence of cervical squamous intraepithelial lesions among HIV-positive women in Enugu, South-eastern Nigeria. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. 2011; 31(8): 759-762

67. Dim CC, Dim NR, Morkve O. Tuberculosis: A review of current concepts and control programme in Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Medicine. 2011; 20(2): 200-206

68. Nwagha UI, Okeke TC, Nwagha TU, Ejezie EE, Ogbodo SO, Dim CC, Anyahie BU. Asymptomatic malaria parasitemia does not induce additional oxidative stress in pregnant women of South East Nigeria. Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine. 2011; 4(3): 229-233

69. Dim CC, Ikeme AC, Ezegwui HU, Nwagha UI. Labor support: an overlooked maternal health need in Enugu, south-eastern Nigeria. Journal of Maternal-Fetal and Neonatal Medicine. 2011; 24(3): 471-4

70. Nwagha UI, Nwachukwu D, Dim CC, Ibekwe P, Onyebuchi A. Maternal mortality trend in South East Nigeria; less than a decade to the Millennium Developmental goals. Journal of Women’s Health. 2010; 19(2): 323-7  

71. Dim CC, Nwagha UI, Ezegwui HU, Dim NR. The need to incorporate Routine cervical cancer counselling and screening in the management of women at the outpatient clinics in Nigeria. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 2009; 29(8): 754–756

72. Ezegwui HU, Nwogu-Ikojo EE, Enwereji JO, Dim CC. HIV Serostatus Disclosure Pattern Among Pregnant Women in Enugu, Nigeria. Journal of Biosocial Science. 2009; 41(6):789-98     

73. Dim CC, Agu U, Dim NR, Ikeme ACC. Adenomyosis and Uterine rupture during labour in a primigravida: an unusual obstetric emergency in Nigeria. Tropical Doctor. 2009; 39(4): 250–251              

74. Dim CC, Ekwe E, Madubuko T, Dim NR, Ezegwui HU. Improved awareness of Pap smear may not affect its use in Nigeria: a case study of female medical practitioners in Enugu, southeastern Nigeria. Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene. 2009; 103(8): 852-854                                                                                      

75. Dim CC, Dim NR. Familial premature menopause: A case report of two sisters. ARD_MED Journal of Medicine. 2009; 1(1): 31- 33

76. Dim CC, Dim NR, Ezegwui HU, Ikeme ACC. An Unmet Cancer Screening Need of HIV-Positive Women in South-Eastern Nigeria. Medscape Journal of Medicine. 2009; 11(1): 19.

77. Dim CC. Acute uterine inversion in a rural African woman: A rare consequence of child birth, Women and birth. 2009; 22(1): 25-27

78. Ezegwui HU, Dim CC, Dim NR, Ikeme ACC. Preconception care in South Eastern Nigeria. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. 2008; 28(8): 765 - 768 

79. Nwagha UI, Dim CC, Nwagha TU, Anyaehie BU. Some characteristics of menarche in a developing economy. Biosciences, Biotechnology Research Asia. 2008; 5(1): 207-210

80. Nwagha UI, Ugwu EO, Anyaehie BU, Onyebuchi AK, Dim CC. Emergency contraception; knowledge, perception and practice among female undergraduates in a university community in Nigeria. Biosciences, Biotechnology Research Asia.  2008; 5(1): 187-192

81. Dim CC, Umeh UA, Ezegwui HU, Ikeme AC. Uterine procidentia in an African adolescent: An uncommon gynaecological challenge. Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology. 2008; 21(1): 37-39

82. Dim CC, Onah HE. The Prevalence of Anaemia at Booking among Pregnant Women in Enugu, South eastern Nigeria. Medscape General Medicine. 2007; 9(3); 11.

83. Dim CC, Ikeme ACC. The current trend in the classification and management of diabetes mellitus in pregnancy. Medikka. 2006: 34-37

  Publication in Newsletters / Professional Health Magazine

     1. Dim CC, Nwagha UI. Eclampsia. Well-being Magazine. 2nd Edition. Page 18

    Dissertation / Thesis

1. Dim CC.  A Comparison between Capillary and Venous Blood in the Determination of Anaemia in Pregnancy. A Project Report for M.Sc in Human Physiology. University of Nigeria. August, 2013 

2. Dim CC. The Growing Burden of Tuberculosis in Nigeria: trends of disease prevalence and treatment outcome in Enugu state. A thesis for the European M.Sc International Health, University of Bergen Norway. June, 2010

3. Dim CC. Prevalence of Abnormal Cervical Smear Among HIV-positive Women in Enugu, South-eastern Nigeria. A dissertation for the Part 2 Final Fellowship examination, Faculty of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, National Postgraduate College of Nigeria. May, 2009                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

                                Referred Conference papers

1. Effect of Early Amniotomy on the Outcome of Spontaneous Labour: A Randomized Controlled Trial of Pregnant Women in Enugu, Nigeria. 9th Annual Scientific Conference of National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria, Uyo, Nigeria. 12 – 16th August 2014  

2. Effect of Use versus Non-use of Urethral Catheterization During Elective Caesarean Section. 54th Annual Conference of the West African College of Surgeons, Kumasi, Ghana. 23rd – 28th February 2014

3. Accuracy of Capillary Blood in the Determination of Packed Cell Volume and Anaemia in Pregnancy. 54th Annual Conference of the West African College of Surgeons, Kumasi, Ghana. 23rd – 28th February 2014

4. Asymptomatic Bacteriuria among Pregnant Women with Sickle Cell Trait in Enugu, Southeastern Nigeria. 54th Annual Conference of the West African College of Surgeons, Kumasi, Ghana. 23rd – 28th February 2014

5. Effect of Low CD4 Cell Count on the Cervical Squamous Intraepithelial Lesions Among HIV-Positive Women in Enugu, Nigeria. 54th Annual Conference of the West African College of Surgeons, Kumasi, Ghana. 23rd – 28th February 2014

6. A Comparison of Capillary and Venous Blood Haematocrits of Pregnant Women in Nigeria: the impact on diagnosis and prevalence of anaemia in pregnancy. 47th Annual Scientific Conference of Society of Gynaecology and Obstetrics of Nigeria (SOGON), Lagos, Nigeria. 26 – 29th Nov. 2013

7. Accuracy of Clinical and Ultrasound Estimation of Fetal Weight in Predicting Actual Birth Weight in Enugu, Southern Nigeria. 47th Annual Scientific Conference of Society of Gynaecology and Obstetrics of Nigeria (SOGON), Lagos, Nigeria. 26 – 29th Nov. 2013

8. Placental Location and Prevalence of Placenta Previa: A Sonographic Assessment of Pregnant Women in Enugu, Nigeria. 2013 Annual Scientific Conference of Association of Radiologist of West Africa, Enugu, Nigeria. 24 – 29th June 2013

9. Malaria and Anaemia in Pregnancy: A Cross-sectional Study of Pregnant Women in Rural Community of South Eastern Nigeria. 46th Annual Scientific Conference of Society of Gynaecology & Obstetrics of Nigeria (SOGON), Abakaliki, Nigeria 20 – 24th  November 2012 

10. Effect of Foley Catheter and Synchronous Low Dose Misoprostol Administration on Cervical Ripening: A Randomized Controlled Trial. 46th Annual Scientific Conference of SOGON, Abakaliki, Nigeria 20 – 24th  November 2012 

11. The influence of Men on Contraceptive Choices in Enugu, South-East Nigeria. 46th Annual Scientific Conference of SOGON, Abakaliki, Nigeria 20 – 24th  November 2012 

12. Duration and Determinants of Inter-Birth Interval Amongst Women in Enugu, South Eastern Nigeria. 46th Annual Scientific Conference of SOGON, Abakaliki, Nigeria 20 – 24th  November 2012 

13. Quality Assurance in Nigerian Universities. A situation Analysis. 28th Annual Meeting and Quality College of Society for Quality Assurance (SQA), Miami, USA. 22nd – 27th April 2012

14. Case report on Placenta Pacreta, a rare case in a 32 year old booked multiparous woman with minimal risk factor: challenges in poor resource setting. 45th Annual Scientific Conference of SOGON, Ibadan, Nigeria, 22nd – 26th Nov. 2011

15. HIV-positive women in Enugu, Nigeria: an assessment of current use of cervical cancer screening and willingness to pay in absence of donor support. 6th European and Developing Countries Clinical Trail Partnership (EDCTP) Forum, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.  9-12th November 2011

16. HIV, Syphilis and Hepatitis B And C Co-Infection Among Antenatal Clinic Attendees At UNTH, Enugu. 8th International Conference and 44th Annual General Meeting of SOGON, Abuja, Nigeria, 30th Nov. – 3rd Dec. 2010

17. Asymptomatic Malaria Parasitaemia does not induce additional Oxidative Stress in Pregnant Women of Southeast Nigeria. 8th International Conference and 44th Annual General Meeting of SOGON, Abuja, Nigeria, 30th Nov. – 3rd Dec. 2010

18. HIV Screening Among Tuberculosis Patients in Enugu State of Nigeria: The Need for a Change of Strategy. Nigeria Universities Research and Development Fair (NURESDEF), Nsukka, Nigeria. 22nd – 26th November 2010

19. Choriocarcinoma in South-Eastern Nigeria. A need for a shift from mortality to survival. Cancer Survivorship Research: Recovery and Beyond 2010 Conference, Washington D.C, USA 17th-19th, 2010  

20. Prevalence of abnormal cervical smear among HIV-positive women in Enugu, South-eastern Nigeria. Biannual Conference of African Organization for Research and Training in cancer (AORTIC), Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania 11th – 14th Nov. 2009

21. An Unmet Cancer Screening Need of HIV-Positive Women in South-Eastern Nigeria. 49th Annual Conference of West African College of Surgeons, Conakry, Guinea 7th – 13th February 2009

22. Leiomyomatosis Peritonealis Disseminata – A Case Report. 49th Annual Conference of West African College of Surgeons, Conakry, Guinea 7th – 13th February 2009

23. Mc Cune-Albright Syndrome in a 3 year old Female - A Case Report. 5th International Scientific of Paediatric Association of Nigeria (PANCONF), Ibadan, Nigeria 20th - 24th January 2009

24. Improved Awareness of Pap smear May not Affect its Use in Nigeria: A Case Study of Female Medical practitioners in Enugu, South-Eastern Nigeria. 42nd Annual Conference of the Society of Gynaecology & Obstetrics of Nigeria (SOGON), Enugu, Nigeria. 19th – 22nd November 2008

25. Support in labour by husband: Parturients’ Experiences and Preferences in Enugu, South Eastern Nigeria. 42nd Annual Conference of the Society of Gynaecology & Obstetrics of Nigeria (SOGON), Enugu, Nigeria. 19th – 22nd November 2008 

26. Adenomyosis and Uterine rupture during labour in a primigravida. 42nd Annual Conference of the Society of Gynaecology & Obstetrics of Nigeria (SOGON), Enugu, Nigeria. 19th – 22nd November 2008