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  1. Intersection of Perceived COVID-19 Risk, Preparedness, and Preventive Health Behaviors: Latent Class Segmentation Analysis

    Article • Online Journal of Public Health Informatics, October 2023, JMIR Publications Inc.

    Dr. Osaro Mgbere

  2. Intersection of Perceived COVID-19 Risk, Preparedness, and Preventive Health Behaviors: Latent Class Segmentation Analysis (Preprint)

    Article • July 2023, JMIR Publications Inc.

    Dr. Osaro Mgbere

  3. Management of metastatic melanoma in Texas: disparities in the utilization of immunotherapy following the regulatory approval of immune checkpoint inhibitors

    Article • BMC Cancer, July 2023, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr. Osaro Mgbere

  4. Predictors of opioid prescription among outpatients with osteoarthritis in the United States

    Article • Journal of Opioid Management, April 2023, Weston Medical Publishing

    Dr. Osaro Mgbere

  5. An epidemiological overview of the first waves of the COVID-19 pandemic in African Union member nations

    Article • Population Medicine, April 2023, E.U. European Publishing

    Dr Ogbonna Collins Nwabuko, Dr. Osaro Mgbere

  6. Population-based assessment of the burden of COVID-19 infection in African countries: a first-year report card and public health implications

    Article • Therapeutic Advances in Infectious Disease, January 2023, SAGE Publications

    Dr Ogbonna Collins Nwabuko, Dr. Osaro Mgbere

  7. Prevalence and risk factors of high cholesterol and triglycerides among people with HIV in Texas

    Article • AIDS Research and Therapy, September 2022, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr. Osaro Mgbere

  8. Clinical epidemiology of carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales in the Greater Houston region of Texas: a 6-year trend and surveillance analysis

    Article • Journal of Global Antimicrobial Resistance, September 2022, Elsevier

    Dr. Osaro Mgbere

  9. Commercial motorcycle operators pose high risk for community transmission of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in South-South Nigeria

    Article • Scientific African, March 2022, Elsevier

    Mr Seyi Samson Enitan , Dr. Osaro Mgbere

  10. Polypharmacy among COVID-19 patients: A systematic review

    Article • Journal of the American Pharmacists Association, September 2021, Elsevier

    Dr. Osaro Mgbere

  11. Commercial Sex Work During Novel Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) Era in the Niger Delta Region: Relationships Between Knowledge, Preventive Practice, and Transmission Potential

    Article • International Journal of Women s Health, June 2021, Taylor & Francis

    Mr Seyi Samson Enitan , Dr. Osaro Mgbere

  12. Prevalence and risk factors of type II diabetes mellitus among people living with HIV in Texas

    Article • AIDS Care, May 2021, Taylor & Francis

    Dr. Osaro Mgbere

  13. Evaluation of the Sociodemographic, Behavioral and Clinical Influences on Complete Antiretroviral Therapy Adherence Among HIV-Infected Adults Receiving Medical Care in Houston, Texas

    Article • HIV/AIDS - Research and Palliative Care, May 2021, Taylor & Francis

    Dr. Osaro Mgbere

  14. Genetic aspects of growth and maturing rate in trypanotolerant beef cattle: N'Dama

    Article • Nigerian Journal of Animal Production, January 2021, Nigerian Society for Animal Production (NSAP)

    Dr. Osaro Mgbere

  15. Coat pigmentation effects in West African Dwarf goats: live weights and body dimensions

    Article • Nigerian Journal of Animal Production, January 2021, Nigerian Society for Animal Production (NSAP)

    Dr. Osaro Mgbere

  16. COVID-19 Pandemic in African Union Member Nations: An Epidemiological Overview

    Article • SSRN Electronic Journal, January 2021, Elsevier

    Dr. Osaro Mgbere

  17. Public opinion regarding government response to COVID-19: case study of a large commercial city in Nigeria

    Article • Pan African Medical Journal, January 2021, Pan African Medical Journal

    Dr. Osaro Mgbere

  18. Model-Based Recursive Partitioning of Patients’ Return Visits to Multispecialty Clinic During the 2009 H1N1 Pandemic Influenza (pH1N1)

    Article • Online Journal of Public Health Informatics, May 2020, University of Illinois Libraries

    Dr. Osaro Mgbere

  19. The influence of graded levels of Cyathula prostrata (Linn.) Blume on semen quality characteristics of adult New Zealand white bucks

    Article • Translational Animal Science, April 2020, Oxford University Press (OUP)

    Dr. Osaro Mgbere

  20. Covid-19 Related Knowledge, Attitude and Practices in a Southeastern City in Nigeria: A Cross-Sectional Survey

    Article • SSRN Electronic Journal, January 2020, Elsevier

    Dr. Osaro Mgbere

  21. Racial/ethnic differences in treatment quality among youth with primary care provider‐initiated versus mental health specialist‐initiated care for major depressive disorders

    Article • Child and Adolescent Mental Health, December 2019, Wiley

    Dr. Osaro Mgbere

  22. Applying infectious disease forecasting to public health: a path forward using influenza forecasting examples

    Article • BMC Public Health, December 2019, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr. Osaro Mgbere

  23. HIV Comorbidities—Pay Attention to Hypertension Amid Changing Guidelines: An Analysis of Texas Medical Monitoring Project Data

    Article • American Journal of Hypertension, May 2019, Oxford University Press (OUP)

    Dr. Osaro Mgbere

  24. Hormonal changes, semen quality and variance in reproductive activity outcomes of post pubertal rabbits fed Moringa oleifera Lam. leaf powder

    Article • Journal of Ethnopharmacology, April 2019, Elsevier

    Dr. Osaro Mgbere

  25. Metabolic Syndrome Among People Living with HIV Receiving Medical Care in Southern United States: Prevalence and Risk Factors

    Article • AIDS and Behavior, March 2019, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr. Osaro Mgbere

  26. Assessment of sexually transmitted disease/HIV risk among young African Americans: comparison of self-perceived and epidemiological risks utilizing ecodevelopmental theory

    Article • HIV/AIDS - Research and Palliative Care, February 2019, Dove Medical Press

    Osaro Mgbere, Professor Ekere James Essien, Dr. Osaro Mgbere

  27. Demographic Determinants of Influenza Vaccination and Infection, Brazos County, Texas, 2017

    Article • Infectious Diseases Research and Treatment, January 2019, SAGE Publications

    Dr. Osaro Mgbere

  28. Sources of clinical information used in HIV care and treatment: Are providers’ choices related to their demographic and practice characteristics?

    Article • Health Informatics Journal, August 2018, SAGE Publications

    Dr. Osaro Mgbere

  29. Racial/ethnic differences in the treatment of adolescent major depressive disorders (MDD) across healthcare providers participating in the medicaid program

    Article • Journal of Affective Disorders, August 2018, Elsevier

    Dr. Osaro Mgbere

  30. Mimosa pudica Protects the Testes Against Cadmium-Induced Inflammation and Oligospermia: Potential Benefits in Treatment of Heavy Metal Toxicity

    Article • Pathophysiology, April 2018, Elsevier

    Dr. Osaro Mgbere

  31. Sex without Condom and HIV Testing among Men Who Have Sex with Men: A Comparative Study of Two Metropolitan Statistical Areas in Texas

    Article • Journal of Behavioral Health, January 2018, ScopeMed International Medical Journal Management and Indexing System

    Dr. Osaro Mgbere

  32. Systemic Delays in the Initiation of Antiretroviral Therapy for Clinically Eligible HIV-Infected Patients in Houston, Texas

    Article • Journal of the International Association of Providers of AIDS Care (JIAPAC), January 2018, SAGE Publications

    Dr. Osaro Mgbere

  33. Modeling and Forecasting Influenza-like Illness (ILI) in Houston, Texas Using Three Surveillance Data Capture Mechanisms

    Article • Online Journal of Public Health Informatics, September 2017, University of Illinois Libraries

    Dr. Osaro Mgbere

  34. Pandemic-related health behavior: repeat episodes of influenza-like illness related to the 2009 H1N1 influenza pandemic

    Article • Epidemiology and Infection, July 2017, Cambridge University Press

    Dr. Osaro Mgbere

  35. Modeling ecodevelopmental context of sexually transmitted disease/HIV risk and protective behaviors among African-American adolescents

    Article • HIV/AIDS - Research and Palliative Care, May 2017, Dove Medical Press

    Professor Ekere James Essien, Dr. Osaro Mgbere, Osaro Mgbere

  36. The preponderance and dye-tissue receptive variability analyses of malignant and benign lesions of the female genitalia

    Article • Journal of Oncological Sciences, April 2017, Elsevier

    Dr. Osaro Mgbere

  37. The Impact of Pharmacotherapy on Substance Use in Adolescents With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: Variations Across Subtypes

    Article • Substance Use & Misuse, March 2017, Taylor & Francis

    Dr. Osaro Mgbere

  38. Computer-assisted image analysis in the diagnosis of gynaecological lesions: A quantitative and comparative investigation of haematoxylin-eosin with special dyes on tissue

    Article • Journal of Cancer Research and Practice, March 2017, Elsevier

    Dr. Osaro Mgbere

  39. 4.45 PATHWAY TO DEPRESSION CARE IN CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS FIRST IDENTIFIED BY PRIMARY CARE PROVIDERS VERSUS PSYCHIATRISTS

    Article • Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, October 2016, Elsevier

    Dr. Osaro Mgbere

  40. Managing the Personal Side of Health Care among Patients with HIV/AIDS

    Article • Journal of the International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care, July 2016, SAGE Publications

    Dr. Osaro Mgbere

  41. MODELING ECODEVELOPMENTAL CONTEXT OF STDS/HIV RISK AND PROTECTIVE BEHAVIORS AMONG AFRICAN AMERICAN ADOLESCENTS

    Article • Value in Health, May 2016, Elsevier

    Dr. Osaro Mgbere

  42. Utilization of Cervical Cancer Preventive Care Services: Does Marital Status Matter?

    Article • Value in Health, May 2016, Elsevier

    Dr. Osaro Mgbere

  43. Care Seeking Pathway Of Depression In Children And Adolescents: Differences In The Need For Care Coordination Between Patients Managed By Primary Care Providers Or Psychiatrists

    Article • Value in Health, May 2016, Elsevier

    Dr. Osaro Mgbere

  44. Disparities In The Process And The Outcomes Of Depression Management Between Pediatric Major Depressive Disorder Cases Identified By Primary Care Providers Versus Psychiatrists

    Article • Value in Health, May 2016, Elsevier

    Dr. Osaro Mgbere

  45. Ecodevelopmentally Based Study of Epidemiological and Self-Perceived Indices of Hiv Risk among Young African Americans: A Comparative Analysis

    Article • Value in Health, May 2016, Elsevier

    Dr. Osaro Mgbere

  46. Predictors and trends in Utilization of Cervical Cancer Preventive Care services in the U.S

    Article • Value in Health, May 2015, Elsevier

    Dr. Osaro Mgbere

  47. Preventive care counseling practices of HIV medical care providers: Relationships between empirically-derived composite measures of performance

    Article • Journal of Behavioral Health, January 2015, ScopeMed International Medical Journal Management and Indexing System

    Dr. Osaro Mgbere

  48. Measurement system analysis (MSA) of empirically derived composite measure of preventive care counseling practices of HIV medical care providers

    Article • International Journal of Medical Science and Public Health, January 2015, ScopeMed International Medical Journal Management and Indexing System

    Dr. Osaro Mgbere

  49. Frequency and Determinants of Preventive Care Counseling by HIV Medical Care Providers during Encounters with Newly Diagnosed and Established HIV-Infected Patients

    Article • Journal of the International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care, October 2014, SAGE Publications

    Dr. Osaro Mgbere

  50. System and Patient Barriers to Care among People Living with HIV/AIDS in Houston/Harris County, Texas

    Article • Journal of the International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care, June 2014, SAGE Publications

    Dr. Osaro Mgbere

  51. Factors Associated with the Process of Adaptation Among Pakistani Adolescent Females Living in United States

    Article • Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health, September 2012, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr. Osaro Mgbere

  52. Elevation in D-dimer concentrations is positively correlated with gestation in normal uncomplicated pregnancy

    Article • International Journal of Women s Health, August 2012, Taylor & Francis

    Professor Ekere James Essien, Dr. Osaro Mgbere

  53. Impact of short-term antiretroviral therapy (START) on some fibrinolytic markers in HIV-infected Nigerian adults: preliminary findings from the START study

    Article • HIV/AIDS - Research and Palliative Care, July 2012, Taylor & Francis

    Professor Ekere James Essien, Dr. Osaro Mgbere, Dorcas Obazee

  54. Modeling Covariates of Self-Perceived and Epidemiologic Notions of Risk for Acquiring STIs/HIV among Military Personnel: A Comparative Analysis

    Article • AIDS and Behavior, January 2012, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Emmanuel M Monjok, Dr. Osaro Mgbere

  55. Determinants of Fruits and Vegetables Consumption Among Persons With Doctor-Diagnosed Chronic Diseases

    Article • Journal of Primary Care & Community Health, November 2011, SAGE Publications

    Dr. Osaro Mgbere

  56. Alloantibodies to human platelet glycoprotein antigens (HPA) and HLA class 1 in a cross section of Nigerian antenatal women

    Article • Human Antibodies, November 2011, IOS Press

    Dr. Osaro Mgbere

  57. Disparities in Fruits and Vegetables Consumption in Houston, Texas

    Article • Journal of Primary Care & Community Health, April 2011, SAGE Publications

    Dr. Osaro Mgbere

  58. Survey of HPA and HLA class 1 antibodies in Nigerian antenatal women (169.5)

    Article • The Journal of Immunology, April 2011, The American Association of Immunologists

    Dr. Osaro Mgbere

  59. Using Sentinel Surveillance System to Monitor Seasonal and Novel H1N1 Influenza Infection in Houston, Texas: Outcome Analysis of 2008–2009 Flu Season

    Article • Journal of Community Health, March 2011, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr. Osaro Mgbere

  60. Effectiveness of a video-based motivational skills-building HIV risk-reduction intervention for female military personnel

    Article • Social Science & Medicine, January 2011, Elsevier

    Dr Emmanuel M Monjok, Dr. Osaro Mgbere

  61. Correlates of HIV knowledge and sexual risk behaviors among female military personnel

    Article • Retrovirology, May 2010, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Emmanuel M Monjok, Dr. Osaro Mgbere

  62. Correlates of HIV Knowledge and Sexual Risk Behaviors Among Female Military Personnel

    Article • AIDS and Behavior, April 2010, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Emmanuel M Monjok, Dr. Osaro Mgbere

  63. Predictors of frequency of condom use and attitudes among sexually active female military personnel in Nigeria

    Article • HIV/AIDS - Research and Palliative Care, April 2010, Taylor & Francis

    Professor Ekere James Essien, Dr. Osaro Mgbere

  64. Adherence to antiretroviral therapy in Nigeria: an overview of research studies and implications for policy and practice

    Article • HIV/AIDS - Research and Palliative Care, March 2010, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Emmanuel M Monjok, Dr. Osaro Mgbere

  65. Routine HIV Testing in Health Care Settings: The Deterrent Factors to Maximal Implementation in Sub-Saharan Africa

    Article • Journal of the International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care, January 2010, SAGE Publications

    Dr Emmanuel M Monjok, Dr. Osaro Mgbere

  66. Growth Performance Traits and Organ Weights in Semi- Adult Rabbits Exposed to Crude Oil Contaminated Diets

    Article • Discovery and Innovation, November 2009, African Journals Online (AJOL)

    Dr. Osaro Mgbere

  67. Growth Performance Traits and Organ Weights in Rabbits Exposed to Crude Oil Contaminated Diets

    Article • Discovery and Innovation, September 2005, African Journals Online (AJOL)

    Dr. Osaro Mgbere

  68. Liveweight Performance at Maturity in N'dama Cattle Raised on Semi-improved Tropical Pasture

    Article • Tropical Journal of Animal Science, August 2004, African Journals Online (AJOL)

    Dr. Osaro Mgbere

  69. Genetic aspects of growth and maturing rate in trypanotolerant beef cattle: N'Dama

    Article • Nigerian Journal of Animal Production, February 2003, African Journals Online (AJOL)

    Dr. Osaro Mgbere

  70. A Comparison of Non-linear Models for Describing Weight-Age Relationships in N'Dama Cattle

    Article • Journal of Applied Animal Research, December 2002, Taylor & Francis

    Dr. Osaro Mgbere