Dr Mandu Stephen Ekpenyong
Dr Mandu Stephen Ekpenyong
Senior Lecturer
My profile
Biography
Academic and Professional Qualifications
Mandu is a Senior Lecturer on the MPH Global Health Programme at Manchester Metropolitan University. Dr Mandu received a BSc in Medical Physiology from the University of Port Harcourt and an MPH in Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health from the University of Ibadan, both in Nigeria. Dr. Mandu also holds a Postgraduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education (PGCLTHE) from Manchester Metropolitan University. Dr. Mandu received her Doctoral Degree in Public Health and Epidemiology, with a specialisation in Maternal and Child Health, from the University of Wolverhampton.
Her research interests and career focus on improving the health and well-being of mothers and children through designing interventions that address components of health systems, community, and individual factors to improve health outcomes, especially in populations with the greatest need. Dr Mandu is also interested in Healthcare in low and middle-income countries, Health Inequalities, Social Epidemiology, Sexual and Reproductive health, Global Health, and Non-communicable Diseases. Her research portfolio employs mixed methods. Her teaching focuses on Evidence-based Global Public Health and Health Promotion.
Dr Mandu is currently accepting PhD students.
External Positions
External Examiner, University of Wales Trinity Saint David
Professional Memberships
Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
Fellow of the Royal Society for Public Health (FRSPH)
Expert Reviewer
American Journal of Infection Control
BMC Medical Education
Global Health Promotion
Teaching
Why study…
Postgraduate teaching
I am module leader for the Evidence-based Global Public Health and Health Promotion, in the MPH Global Health Programme.
Supervision
Current PhD Supervision
Co-Supervisor
- Assessment of Safety Culture and Employee wellbeing among workers in the Niger Delta Region, Nigeria. Expected completion 2025
Completed PhD Supervision (as DoS)
- Integrated Impact Assessment in the Nigerian Niger Delta: Effects of Non-Implementation of Health Interventions- Completed.
External PhD Supervision
- Examining the Significance of Dignity in the Implementation of Assistive Technology within Care Relationships. Fred Han. PhD in collaboration between LJMU and Transart Institute for Creative Research. Expected completion 2026
Research outputs
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Journal articles
Nyashanu, M., Mushonga, F.T.E., Dada, S.O., Ekpenyong, M.S. (2024) 'Examining the impact of HIV-related stigma in people living with HIV: a systematic literature review.' International Journal of Reproduction, Contraception, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 13(10) pp. 2875-2885.
Bosun-Arije, S.F., Mullaney, W., Ekpenyong, M.S. (2024) 'Editorial: Developing a CHECK approach to artificial intelligence usage in nurse education.' Nurse Education in Practice,
Ekpenyong, M.S., Jagun, H., Stephen, H.A., Bakre, A.T., Odejimi, O., Miller, E., Nyashanu, M., Bosun-Arije, S.F. (2024) 'Investigation of the prevalence and factors influencing tobacco and alcohol use among adolescents in Nigeria: a systematic literature review.' Drug and Alcohol Dependence, 256
Nyashanu, M., Mbalinda, S.N., Madziva, R., Ekpenyong, M.S. (2024) 'Perceptions and attitudes of black Sub-Saharan African migrants from war-torn zones towards accessing health services in the English West Midlands region, UK.' International Journal of Migration, Health and Social Care,
Nyashanu, M., Musosnda, K.C., Namputa, H., Ekpenyong, M.S., Karonga, T. (2024) 'Barriers to uptake of bilateral tubal ligation family planning method among grand-multiparous women in the Copperbelt province, Zambia.' International Journal of Reproduction, Contraception, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 13(2) pp. 211-217.
Mathew, N., Farai, P., Ekpenyong, M.S. (2024) 'COVID-19 and challenging working environments: experiences of Black Sub-Saharan African (BSSA) front-line health care professionals amid of COVID-19 pandemic in the English Midlands region.' Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities,
Bosun-Arije, S.F., Ekpenyong, M.S. (2023) 'Editorial: Using the theory of symbolic interactionism to inform assessment processes in nurse education.' Nurse Education in Practice, 72
Ekpenyong, M.S., Pfende, F., Nyashanu, M. (2023) 'Exploring the challenges faced by health care professionals working with people living with dementia amid COVID-19 pandemic in the English West Midlands region.' Journal of Long Term Care, 2023pp. 83-91.
Ekpenyong, M., Munshitha, M. (2023) 'The impact of social support on postpartum depression in Asia: A systematic literature review.' Mental health & prevention, 30pp. 200262-200262.
Ekpenyong, M.S., Alfred, S.H., Foluke, B.A.S., Jallow, O., Manju, C.P., Mathew, N. (2022) 'Decision-making process in the selection of home hemodialysis treatment by adult patients with end-stage renal disease in the United Kingdom: a systematic literature review.' CHRISMED Journal of Health and Research, 9(4) pp. 209-218.
Janes, G., Ekpenyong, M., Mbeah-Bankas, H., Serrant, L. (2022) 'An international exploration of blended learning use in pre-registration nursing and midwifery education.' Nurse Education in Practice, 66pp. 103514-103514.
Simwanza, N.R., Mwamba, K., Karonga, T., Ekpenyong, M., Nyashanu, M. (2022) 'Exploring the enablers of teenage pregnancy in SubSaharan Africa (SSA): a scoping literature review.' International Journal of Pregnancy & Child Birth, 8(3) pp. 80-85.
Simwanza, N.R., Kalungwe, M., Karonga, T., Mtambo, C.M.M., Ekpenyong, M.S., Nyashanu, M. (2022) 'Exploring the risk factors of child malnutrition in Sub-Sahara Africa: a scoping review.' Nutrition and Health, 29(1) pp. 61-69.
Ekpenyong, M.S., Matheson, D., Serrant, L. (2022) 'The role of distance and transportation in decision making to seek emergency obstetric care among women of reproductive age in south-South Nigeria: A mixed methods study..' International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics, 159(1) pp. 263-269.
Bosun-Arije, S.F., Nwakasi, C.C., Ekpenyong, M., Serrant, L., Sunday-Abel, T.E., Ling, J. (2021) 'A nurse-led conceptual model to inform patient-centred, type 2 diabetes mellitus management in public clinical settings.' Journal of Research in Nursing, 26(8) pp. 763-778.
Ekpenyong, M., Nyashanu, M., Ossey-Nweze, C., Serrant, L. (2021) 'Exploring the perceptions of dignity among patients and nurses in hospital and community settings: an integrative review.' Journal of Research in Nursing, 26(6) pp. 517-537.
Udofia, U.S., Ameh, C., Miller, E., Ekpenyong, M. (2021) 'Investigating The Origin and Tissue Concentration of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Seafood and Health Risk in Niger Delta, Nigeria.' Environmental Sciences: Processes and Impacts, 23(11) pp. 1803-1814.
Miller, E., Bosun-Arjie, S.F., Ekpenyong, M.S. (2021) 'Black and ethnic minority carers perceptions on mental health services and support in the United Kingdom: a systematic review.' Journal of Public Mental Health, 20(4)
Nyashanu, M., Chireshe, R., Mushawa, F., Ekpenyong, M.S. (2021) 'Exploring the challenges of women taking antiretroviral treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown in peri-urban Harare, Zimbabwe.' International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics, 154(2) pp. 220-226.
Zenenga, A., Phillips, J., Nyashanu, M., Ekpenyong, M.S. (2021) 'Exploring the Impact of Animal Involvement in the Learning Experiences of Learners Mainly With Autism in the English West Midlands Region: A Qualitative Study.' Journal of Education, 203(1) pp. 10-17.
M.S., E., E. P., T. (2021) 'Investigation of the Possible Moderators of Alcohol-Related Intimate Partner Violence in Sub-Saharan Africa.' African Journal of Biology and Medical Research, 4(2) pp. 67-83.
Mattew, N., Rumbidzai, C., Dung, J., Wendy, N., Stephen, E.M. (2021) 'Exploring enablers of sexually transmitted infections among illegal gold miners in the midlands region of Zimbabwe.' International Journal of Reproduction, Contraception, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 10(4) pp. 1321-1327.
Ekpenyong, M., Nyashanu, M., Ibrahim, A., Serrant, L. (2020) 'Perceived barriers to whistle blowing in healthcare amongst healthcare professionals : an integrative review.' International Journal of Human Rights in Healthcare, 14(1) pp. 10-27.
Nyashanu, M., Pfende, F., Ekpenyong, M.S. (2020) 'Triggers of mental health problems among frontline healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic in private care homes and domiciliary care agencies: lived experiences of care workers in the Midlands region, UK.' Health and Social Care in the Community, 30(2) pp. e370-e376.
Ekpenyong, M.S., Nyashanu, M., Ekpenyong, A.S., Odejimi, O., Bosun-Arije, F.S., Serrant, L. (2020) 'COVID-19 Pandemic: Potential Impact of Lockdown in Sub-Saharan Africa.' Journal of Community Medicine & Public Health, 4(3) pp. 188-188.
Nyashanu, S.N., Nyashanu, M., Ekpenyong, M.S. (2020) 'Exploring barriers to sexual transmitted infections (STIs) and HIV testing among young black sub-Sahara African (BSSA) communities in diaspora, UK.' Journal of Public Mental Health, 19(4) pp. 281-289.
Nyashanu, M., Mbalinda, S.N., Mushawa, F., Ekpenyong, M.S. (2020) 'Exploring perceptions and attitudes of black Sub-Sahara African (BSSA) migrants towards residential care in England.' International Journal of Migration, Health and Social Care, 16(3) pp. 307-315.
Nyashanu, M., Pfende, F., Ekpenyong, M. (2020) 'Exploring the challenges faced by frontline workers in health and social care amid the COVID-19 pandemic: experiences of frontline workers in the English Midlands region, UK.' Journal of Interprofessional Care, 34(5) pp. 655-661.
George K, K., Mathew, N., Mandu S, E. (2020) 'An exploration of the factors affecting the utilization of family planning services among youth (18-24 years) at community level in rural Budaka district, Uganda.' International Journal of Sexual and Reproductive Health Care, 3(1) pp. 005-011.
Odejimi, O., Ekpenyong, M.S. (2019) 'Further Education lecturers: A glimpse into factors influencing their career satisfaction, aspirations and development.' Journal of Education and Practice, 10(7)
Ekpenyong, M.S., Bond, C., Matheson, D. (2019) 'Challenges of Maternal and Prenatal Care in Nigeria.' Journal of Intensive and Critical Care, 05(01)
MS, E., AI, N., O, O., AD, A. (2018) 'Factors influencing utilisation of family planning services among female of reproductive age (15-45 years) in Bauchi local government area, Bauchi state.' Nursing and Palliative Care, 3(2)
Ekpenyong, M.S., Uchechi, A., Nzute, A. (2018) 'To Examine the Relationship and Strength of Alcohol-Related Intimate Partner Violence in Sub-Saharan Africa.' Lupine Online Journal of Nursing & Health Care, 1(1) pp. 12-22.
Ekpenyong, M.S., Uchechi, A., Nzute, A. (2018) 'To Examine the Relationship and Strength of AlcoholRelated Intimate Partner Violence in sub-Saharan Africa.' Research and Reviews on Healthcare: Open Access Journal, 1(2) pp. 30-41.
Ekpenyong, M., Tawari-ikeh, P., Ekpenyong, A. (2016) 'investigation on the awareness of hepatitis B virus among health care workers in Nigeria.' Nursing and Palliative Care, 1(5) pp. 124-129.
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Conference papers
Janes, G., Ekpenyong, M., Serrant, L., Mbeah-Bankas, H. (2021) 'The role of blended learning in preparing students for initial professional registration: An international, Cross-sectional, Sequential Mixed Methods study..' In RCN Education Forum Conference. Online, 26/4/2022 - 27/4/2022.
Ekpenyong, M. (2021) 'Factors Influencing Maternal Health Care Services Utilization in Nigeria.' In 19th Global Women-Child Care, Nursing and Internal Medicine Summit (SciTech Women & Internal Medicine 2021). Virtual, 16/6/2021 - 17/6/2021. SciTech,
Ekpenyong, M.S. (2015) 'Sound of Silence: A technique for understanding the "three delay" in seeking treatment.' In 4th international conference on nursing and healthcare. 4. San Francisco USA, 6/10/2015 - 7/10/2015.