Personal profile
Biography
Dr. Marychristiana Ejindu Uzochukwu is a faculty in the School of Nursing (SON), College of Health and Human Sciences at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. She holds a BS degree in Food and Nutrition, a MS degree in Biology, both from NC A&T State University, and a PhD degree in Public Health from Walden University. She is a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES®), a Certified Health Coach (CHC), and certified in Mental Health First Aid USA. She serves as facilitator of the SON’s Community Engaged Scholarship Interest Group (CEIG) at NC A &T State University).
Education/Academic qualification
Public Health, Ph.D., Lived Experiences of African Immigrant Males Ages 25-75 who have Type 2 Diabetes, Walden University
… → 2014
Biology, M.S., N/A, North Carolina A&T State University
… → 1998
Food Administration, BS, N/A, North Carolina A&T State University
… → 1992
Dietetic Technology, AAS, Southeast Community College
… → 1983
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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Health Promotion to Promote Use of Prophylactic Anti-Malaria Agents in Rural Enugu State, Nigeria: Dislodging the Malaria-Typhoid Concurrency Mythhttps://www.scirp.org/journal/paperinformation?paperid=147251
Uzochukwu, M. E., Okoh, O. J. & Ugwuoke, J. N., 2025, In: Journal of Biosciences and Medicines > Vol.13 No.11, November 2025. 13, 11Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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Preventing Behavioral-Risks Incidence among School Children: The Role of School-Based Health Promotion Program
Chimezie, R. O. & Uzochukwu, M. E., 2021, In: Journal of Biosciences and Medicine. 9, 8, p. 155-169Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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Promoting Healthy African Meals: Round Table Discussion
Uzochukwu, M., 2019.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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The School of Nursing Annual Diabetes Awareness Walk: Creating Diabetes- Informed Campus Community
Uzochukwu, M., 2019, (Accepted/In press).Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
Service
- 17 Professional Service