Felicia Esemekiphoraro Williams

@unilorin.edu.ng

Lecturer, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Others
Federal Government of Nigeria/University of Ilorin, Ilorin

Felicia Esemekiphoraro Williams


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RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS

Pharmacy, Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health, Oncology, Epidemiology
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Scopus Publications

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Scholar Citations

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Scopus Publications

  • HIV and HCV co-infection in patients on antiretroviral therapy: a case study of selected health facilities in Ilorin, Nigeria
    Felicia E. Williams, Jane-Frances I. John-Benson, Winifred D. Giwa, David U. Adje, Louis O. Odeigah, et al.
    BMC Infectious Diseases, 2026
  • Safety measures in the workplace: a case study of Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) vehicle plate manufacturing plant, Ojodu – Lagos, Nigeria
    David U Adje, Chisom Judith Anyalebechi, Felicia E Williams
    International Journal of Occupational Safety and Health, 2024
    Introduction: Hazards associated with vehicle number plate manufacturing processes in developing countries have not been well elucidated. There is a need to investigate hazards in the vehicle number plate manufacturing plant. The study aimed to identify self-reported hazards in the vehicle plate manufacturing factory, explore their effect on workers’ health and recommend mitigation strategies. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study of workers in the vehicle plate manufacturing plant was done to identify hazards, protective measures and self-reported effects on workers’ health. Biochemical analysis of blood samples was also done and outliers were noted. ANOVA test was performed to determine differences in mean values of selected biochemical parameters. A p-value of less than 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: Exposure to toxic chemicals 38(69%), excessive noise 36 (65%) and heat 28 (51%) were the major hazards in the factory. Major health problems were stress and fatigue 41 (71%), skin disorders 28 (51%), respiratory problems 18 (33%) and hearing loss 16 (29%). More than one quarter, 17 (30 %) of the workers admitted not using personal protective equipment (PPE) regularly. Periodic medical tests were not done for 13 (24%) of the workers. Potassium (3%), Urea (10%), Creatinine (7%), Aspartate transaminase (18%) and Alanine transaminase (8%) were elevated among the workers but no significant association could be established between elevated levels and work post. Conclusion: Workers in the plate number manufacturing plant were mostly exposed to toxic chemicals and noise. Elevated electrolyte levels cut across departments. There is a need for better enforcement of safety rules, and periodic medical examinations should be conducted more consistently.
  • Assessment of the perception of the public on the impact of the lockdown due to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
    Awofisayo O, Ologunagba MO, Williams FE, Joda AE, Ibrahim MB, et al.
    Ibom Medical Journal, 2022
    Background: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by SARS-CoV-2 started in Wuhan, China in December 2019 and was declared pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO) in March 2020. Globally, majority of nations worldwide with Nigeria inclusive were on lockdown. Variations exist in the way the public responded to the lockdown.Objective: The study is to determine the public perception on the impact of the lockdown due to COVID-19Methods: Pretested survey form prepared using the Google form app and distributed via social media - WhatsApp, Facebook, email and Instagram. Sample size was determined as 510. The data collected was exported to Microsoft Excel. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used. Inferential analysis was done using chi square, and fisher exact test at 95% confidence interval. Ethical approval was obtained from the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital Health Research and Ethics Committee, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.Results: A total of 510 respondents participated in the study. The results revealed 52.2% female respondents. The data revealed 60% were employed with majority residing in the South Western part of Nigeria and are in a relationship. While self-employed participants comprised 25.9%. Respondents aged between 40-49 years were 28.6%, while 61.57% were postgraduate degree holders. The current data showed that 59.6% of the respondents think that the lockdown, irrespective of the dimension taken prevented the spread of the diseaseConclusion: A significant percentage of the public are of the opinion that the lockdown was effective.
  • Outcome of cardiovascular risk assessment among rural community dwellers in ezionum, Nigeria-implications for public health
    David U Adje, Felicia E Williams, Azuka C Oparah
    African Health Sciences, 2019
    Background Cardiovascular disease is a major cause of mortality worldwide. Risk assessment has been shown to reduce cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. In view of their proximity and accessibility, community pharmacies could be a suitable site for cardiovascular risk assessment and other preventive health activities especially in rural underserved populations. The objective of this study was to assess outcome of cardiovascular risk assessment among rural community dwellers. Materials and methods Five hundred and five community dwellers aged 40 to 80 years were recruited for the study. Cardiovascular risk assessment was performed using the region specific WHO/ISH risk assessment charts. Blood pressure, diabetes status, total non- fasting cholesterol, and age were used to estimate risk category. Demographic variables and clinical characteristics were expressed as frequency and percentage. Regression analysis was done to identify predictors of high risk category. Results More than 30% of subjects were hypertensive. Nearly 30% were overweight and had abnormal cholesterol levels. The proportion of subjects in the high risk category was 8.9%. Systolic blood pressure, random blood sugar and advancing age were the highest predictors of high risk category. Conclusion Accessibility, proximity and availability are unique characteristics of community pharmacies that could be exploited to support community based screening services.
  • Assessment of the preventive health content of pharmacy curriculum in Nigerian universities
    Pharmacy Education, 2018
  • Antidiarrhoeal activity of Musa paradisiaca sap in wistar rats
    Musa T. Yakubu, Quadri O. Nurudeen, Saoban S. Salimon, Monsurat O. Yakubu, Rukayat O. Jimoh, et al.
    Evidence Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2015
    The folkloric claim ofMusa paradisiacasap in the management of diarrhoea is yet to be substantiated or refuted with scientific data. Therefore, the aim of the current study was to screen the sap ofM. paradisiacafor both its secondary metabolites and antidiarrhoeal activity at 0.25, 0.50, and 1.00 mL in rats. Secondary metabolites were screened using standard methods while the antidiarrhoeal activity was done by adopting the castor oil-induced diarrhoeal, castor oil-induced enteropooling, and gastrointestinal motility models. The sap contained flavonoids, phenolics, saponins, alkaloids, tannins, and steroids while cardiac glycosides, anthraquinones, triterpenes, cardenolides, and dienolides were not detected. In the castor oil-induced diarrhoeal model, the sap significantly (P<0.05) prolonged the onset time of diarrhoea, decreased the number, fresh weight, and water content of feaces, and increased the inhibition of defecations. Na+-K+-ATPase activity in the small intestine increased significantly whereas nitric oxide content decreased. The decreases in the masses and volumes of intestinal fluid by the sap were accompanied by increase in inhibition of intestinal fluid content in the enteropooling model. The sap decreased the charcoal meal transit in the gastrointestinal motility model. In all the models, the 1.00 mL of the sap produced changes that compared well with the reference drugs. Overall, the antidiarrhoeal activity ofMusa paradisiacasap attributed to the presence of alkaloids, phenolics, flavonoids, and/or saponins which may involve, among others, enhancing fluid and electrolyte absorption throughde novosynthesis of the sodium potassium ATPase and/or reduced nitric oxide levels.
  • Towards validating moringa's nutraceutical benefits: An examination of consumers' perspectives vis-à-vis health benefits efficacy and willingness to pay
    Agris on Line Papers in Economics and Informatics, 2013

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • HIV and HCV co-infection in patients on antiretroviral therapy: a case study of selected health facilities in Ilorin, Nigeria
    FE Williams, JFI John-Benson, WD Giwa, DU Adje, LO Odeigah, ...
    BMC Infectious Diseases , 2026
    2026
  • Emerging Buruli Ulcer (Mycobacterium ulcerans infection)-Ambi among the Tiv People in North-Central Nigeria: A Public Health Concern Compounded by Traditional Believes and …
    A Nyamngee, MK Sulaiman, AA Akanbi II, N Anoka, FE Williams
    Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development 16 (3) , 2025
    2025
  • Utilization of Insecticide Treated Net and Indoor Residual Spray Among A Subset of Nigerians In The Prevention of Malaria Infection
    IN Aika, CO Ejimadu, FE Williams
    2025
  • Safety measures in the workplace: a case study of Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) vehicle plate manufacturing plant, Ojodu–Lagos, Nigeria
    DU Adje, CJ Anyalebechi, FE Williams
    International Journal of Occupational Safety and Health 14 (2), 247-258 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 1
  • Assessment of HBV-HIV coinfection among HIV patients on antiretroviral therapy in secondary care hospitals in a NorthCentral Senatorial District, Nigeria
    F Williams, D Adje, W Giwa, JF John-Benson, L Odeigah
    PHARMACOEPIDEMIOLOGY AND DRUG SAFETY 31, 677-677 , 2022
    2022
  • Pharmacists' knowledge and practice with respect to coronavirus disease 2019 caused by SARS-CoV-2
    OA Olugbake, AU Mosanya, FA Ayeni, AE Joda, OO Oyetunde, ...
    The Nigerian Journal of Pharmacy 56 (1), 119-127| https://doi. org/10.51412 … , 2022
    2022
  • Assessment of the perception of the public on the impact of the lockdown due to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
    O Awofisayo, MO Ologunagba, FE Williams, AE Joda, MB Ibrahim, ...
    Ibom Medical Journal 15 (1), 24-31 , 2022
    2022
  • Assessment of the second and third" 90" strategies to end HIV/AIDS pandemic at secondary care hospitals in a senatorial district, North-Central Nigeria
    F Williams, S Bello, D Adje, A Abdulkareem
    PHARMACOEPIDEMIOLOGY AND DRUG SAFETY 30, 437-438 , 2021
    2021
  • Prevalence of chronic kidney disease in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus attending a secondary care hospital in north central Nigeria
    FO Aliyu
    Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, Development and Practice , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 3
  • Female Sexual Dysfunction in Women Attending the Lentiviral Clinic at the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin, Nigeria
    LO Odeigah, AE Fawibe, MT Bolarin, IA Obalowu, YB Mutalub, ...
    NIGERIAN JOURNAL OF FAMILY PRACTICE , 2021
    2021
  • Medicine Dispensing Pattern in Management of HIV/AIDS Patients at Public Health Facilities in a North-Central State, Nigeria
    FE Williams, AO Awoyemi, DB Parakoyi, ET Jolayemi, TM Akande
    Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Health Sciences 10 (2), 2284-2290 , 2020
    2020
  • Pharmacists’ perception of their roles and involvement in coronavirus disease 2019 (covid-19)
    AE Joda, OA Olugbake, OO Oyetunde, O Awofisayo, MB Ibrahim, ...
    Journal of Basic and Social Pharmacy Research , 2020
    2020
  • Pharmacists’ perception of their roles and involvement in coronavirus disease 2019 (covid-19)
    AE Joda, OA Olugbake, OO Oyetunde, O Awofisayo, MB Ibrahim, ...
    Journal of Basic and Social Pharmacy Research , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 3
  • Diabetes Mellitus and Hypertension among Patients on Combination Antiretroviral Therapy in Civil Service Hospital, Nigeria
    SI Bello, F Williams, N Bello, MA Ajulo, AA Yusuf, HG Lawal
    Bangladesh Pharmaceutical Journal , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 3
  • Availability and Utilization of Drug Information Center, Drugs and Therapeutic Committee and Standard Treatment Guidelines in the Management of HIV/AIDS Patients at Public …
    FE Williams, AO Awoyemi, DB Parakoyi, ET Jolayemi, TM Akande
    Nigerian Journal of Pharmaceutical Research 15 (1), 27-34 , 2019
    2019
  • Prevalence of use of Erectile dysfunction drugs among youths in Delta State, Nigeria
    UD Adje, A R.O., FE Williams, JO Eti
    Pakistan Journal of Pharmaceutical Research 5 (1), 1 - 7 , 2019
    2019
  • Viral Hepatitis B Infection among Undergraduate Students Accessing Health Services at Public Tertiary Institution in Kwara South, Nigeria.
    SI Bello, FE Williams, FO Aliyu, WA Ojieabu, MA Adewumi
    Journal of Basic and Social Pharmacy Research , 2019
    2019
  • Outcome of cardiovascular risk assessment among rural community dwellers in ezionum, Nigeria-implications for public health
    DU Adje, FE Williams, AC Oparah
    African Health Sciences 19 (2), 2112-2120 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 6
  • Assessment of ART knowledge and adherence to ARVs among PLWHA accessing care in two Nigerian Military HIV/AIDS Treatment sites
    DU Adje, FE Williams, CN Bezugbe, DA Dangiwa
    Annals of Health Research 4 (1), 43-52 , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 1
  • Assessment of the preventive health content of pharmacy curriculum in Nigerian universities.
    D Adje, F Williams, J Arute, A Oparah, D Dangiwa, H Olele
    Pharmacy Education 18, 151-156 , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 4

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Antidiarrhoeal activity of Musa paradisiaca Sap in Wistar rats
    MT Yakubu, QO Nurudeen, SS Salimon, MO Yakubu, RO Jimoh, ...
    Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2015 , 2015
    2015
    Citations: 68
  • Nutritional characterization of grain amaranth grown in Nigeria for food security and healthy living
    GT Abolaji, FM Olooto, DT Ogundele, FE Williams
    Agrosearch 17 (2), 1-10 , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 26
  • Effects of Moringa Oleifera (Drumstick) Leaf Extracts on Lead-Induced Testicular Toxicity In Adult Wistar Rat (Rattus Novergicus)
    JO Owolabi, OK Ghazal, FE Williams, EO Ayodele
    Int J Biotech Biomed Res 2 (12), 4003-4009 , 2012
    2012
    Citations: 19
  • Towards validating Moringa’s nutraceutical benefits: An examination of consumers’ perspectives vis-à-vis health benefits efficacy and willingness to pay
    JO Animashaun, FE Williams, AA Toye
    Agris on-line Papers in Economics and Informatics 5 (2), 11-21 , 2013
    2013
    Citations: 17
  • Phytochemical screening and acute toxicity studies of crude ethanolic extract and flavonoid fraction of Carissa edulis leaves
    H Ibrahim, FE Williams, KM Salawu, AM Usman
    Biokemistri 27 (1), 39-43 , 2015
    2015
    Citations: 16
  • Histomorphological Evidences of Moringa oleifera's Ameliorative Effects against Lead Toxicity in Cerebral Cortex
    J OWOLABI, F WILLIAM, J OLANREWAJU, T ETIBOR, O FABIYI
    World Journal of Life Sciences and Medical Research 3 (2), 53 , 2014
    2014
    Citations: 15
  • Evaluation of Moringa's Effects Against Lead-Induced Disruption of the Hippocampus in Animal Models
    J OWOLABI, F WILLIAMS, O FABIYI
    World Journal of Life Sciences and Medical Research 3 (2), 39 , 2014
    2014
    Citations: 8
  • Preliminary Survey on Consumption of Moringa Products for Nutraceutical Benefits in Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria.
    FE Williams, JO Animashaun, H Ibrahim, AA Toye
    Agrosearch 13 (1), 165-178 , 2013
    2013
    Citations: 8
  • Assessment of point of care testing services in community pharmacies in Delta State, Nigeria
    DU Adje, AC Oparah, FE Williams, OO Ezeagwuna
    Journal of Science and Practice of Pharmacy 3 (1), 115 -120 , 2016
    2016
    Citations: 7
  • Ameliorative effects of Adansonia digitata leaf extract on carbon tetrachloride (CCl4) induced testicular toxicity in adult male wistar rats
    OA Oyetunji, IR Babatunde, SL Chia, OA Abraham, FB Adewale, ...
    Anatomy Journal of Africa 4 (1), 481–487-481–487 , 2015
    2015
    Citations: 7
  • Outcome of cardiovascular risk assessment among rural community dwellers in ezionum, Nigeria-implications for public health
    DU Adje, FE Williams, AC Oparah
    African Health Sciences 19 (2), 2112-2120 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 6
  • Prophylactic and regenerative effects of alcoholic extract of moringa oleifera on lead-induced lung tissue damage in adult male wistar rats models
    J Owolabi, O Ghazal, M Dare, J Olanrewaju, A Caxton-Martins, F William
    Eur. j. anat, 115-122 , 2013
    2013
    Citations: 6
  • Prophylactic and regenerative effects of alcoholic extract of Moringa oleifera on rat lung tissue following lead-induced damage
    J Owolabi, O Ghazal, M Dare, J Olanrewaju, A Caxton-Martins, F William
    European Journal of Anatomy 17 (2), 115-22 , 2013
    2013
    Citations: 6
  • Assessment of the prophylactic and rejuvenative effects of moringa oleifera phytochemicals extracts on lead-induced renal tissue disruption in adults male wistar rats models
    JO Owolabi, OK Ghazal, FE Williams, OO Gurusa
    Proceedings of the Moringa at the Leading Edge: International Conference on … , 2012
    2012
    Citations: 6
  • Effects of Ethanolic Extract of Moringa Oleifera Leaves On Lead Acetate Induced Liver Damage In Adult Wistar Rats
    OK Ghazal, JO Owolabi, FE William, E Lambe
    International Journal of Biotechnology and Biomedical Research 2 (1) , 2012
    2012
    Citations: 6
  • Assessment of the preventive health content of pharmacy curriculum in Nigerian universities.
    D Adje, F Williams, J Arute, A Oparah, D Dangiwa, H Olele
    Pharmacy Education 18, 151-156 , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 4
  • OUTCOMES OF COMMUNITY PHARMACIST’CARDIOVASCULAR RISK INTERVENTION AMONG HIGH RISK RURAL DWELLERS
    UD Adje, CA Oparah, FE Williams, E Akpovwovwo
    International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research 8 (12), 5353 … , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 4
  • Availability of Antiretroviral and Non-Antiretroviral Medicines in the Management of HIV/AIDS Patients in Public Hospitals in a North-Central State of Nigeria
    ETJTMA Felicia Esemekiphoraro WILLIAMS, Ademola Olugbenga AWOYEMI, Dauda ...
    West African Journal of Pharmacy 28 (1), 129 - 140 , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 4
  • Prevalence of chronic kidney disease in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus attending a secondary care hospital in north central Nigeria
    FO Aliyu
    Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, Development and Practice , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 3
  • Pharmacists’ perception of their roles and involvement in coronavirus disease 2019 (covid-19)
    AE Joda, OA Olugbake, OO Oyetunde, O Awofisayo, MB Ibrahim, ...
    Journal of Basic and Social Pharmacy Research , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 3