Dr Patrick Oyibo
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About
Overview
Dr. Patrick Oyibo has his educational background in Medicine and Surgery, with postgraduate qualifications in Epidemiology, Healthcare Management, and Public Health.
He joined City St George’s, University of London, as a Lecturer in Public Health in September 2022. Before this, he was a Lecturer in Preventative Health and Equity at Bangor University, North Wales, UK, and a Senior Lecturer in Community Medicine and Public Health at Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria.
Dr. Patrick has held various roles in the health sector, including working as Consultant Public Health Physician, Coordinator for Postgraduate Medical Residency Training, Project Coordinator for HIV/AIDS Control, and Focal Person for TB Control at Delta State University Teaching Hospital, Oghara, Nigeria.
His primary research interests focus on public health policy and management systems for disease control programs and health interventions, health financing, and public health inequalities and inequities in sub-Saharan Africa.
He is a Fellow of the West African College of Physicians (Faculty of Community Health), where he has served as an examiner for Postgraduate Medical Membership and Fellowship examinations in Community Health, as well as an educational supervisor for doctors undertaking postgraduate medical training to become Public Health specialists. Additionally, he is a Fellow of the Royal Society for Public Health and a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.
Qualifications
- PHD Public Health, Central University of Nicaragua, Nicaragua
- MSc Epidemiology, Ebonyi State University, Nigeria
- MSc Healthcare Management, University of Nicosia Africa (UNICAF), Zambia
- MSc Public Health, University of South Wales, United Kingdom
Postgraduate training
- Postgraduate Medical Fellowship (Community Health), West African College of Physicians, Nigeria, March 2004 - November 2008
Employment
- Programme Director, Master of Public Health, City St George's, University of London, United Kingdom, April 2024 - present
- Lecturer in Public Health, City, University of London, United Kingdom, September 2022 - present
- Lecturer in Preventative Health and Equity, Bangor University, United Kingdom, August 2021 - August 2022
- Honorary Consultant Community Health and Public Health Physician, Delta State University Teaching Hospital, Nigeria, September 2009 - August 2021
- Senior Lecturer in Community Medicine and Public Health, Delta State University, Nigeria, May 2009 - August 2021
Memberships of professional organisations
- Senior Fellow, Higher Education Academy, April 2024 - present
- Fellow, Royal Society for Public Health, February 2012 - present
- Member, Medical and Dental Consultants' Association of Nigeria, March 2009 - present
- Fellow, West African College of Physicians, November 2008 - present
- Member, Association of Public Health Physicians of Nigeria, October 2006 - present
- Member, Nigerian Medical Association, June 2000 - present
Expertise
Geographic Areas
- Sub-Saharan Africa
Publications
Publications by category
Journal articles (41)
- Hayanga, B., Joshi, M., Hartley, K., Oyibo, P., Sarwar, R., Tariq, S.... Bécares, L. (2026). Healthcare interventions to improve health outcomes for racially/ethnic minoritised people with multiple long-term conditions: a systematic review and narrative synthesis. BMC Public Health. doi:10.1186/s12889-026-28056-y
- Oyibo, P. and Hayanga, B. (2026). Editorial: Racial and ethnic inequalities in multiple long-term conditions: current trends and viable solutions. Frontiers in Public Health, 14. doi:10.3389/fpubh.2026.1800730
- Sanjo-Odutayo, A., Oyibo, P. and Eyawo, O. (2026). Parental perspectives on human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination of school-aged girls in Ilishan, Nigeria: A qualitative study protocol. PLOS One, 21(2). doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0341563
- Oyibo, P., Martha Umuerri, E., Simeon Awunor, N., Aduke Oyibo, I. and Tudjegbe Okumagba, M. (2025). Prevalence and sociodemographic predictors of multiple non-communicable diseases risk behaviours among in-school adolescents in Delta State, Nigeria: A cross-sectional study. African Health Sciences, 25(2), pp. 101-110. doi:10.4314/ahs.v25i2.14
- Chua, A., Yoeli, H., Till, D., Dashora, U., Oyibo, P., Drake, W.M.... Llahana, S. (2025). Factors influencing self-management of adrenal crisis in patients with adrenal insufficiency: a qualitative study. Endocrine Connections, 14(5). doi:10.1530/ec-24-0651
- Oyibo, P., Eghosa, O.E., Awunor, N.S., Obohwemu, K.O., Umuerri, E.M. and Eyawo, O. (2025). Cardiovascular disease risk related knowledge, perception, behaviours, and utilization of routine screening services among a Nigerian adult population: A cross-sectional analytic study. West African Journal of Medicine, 42(3)
- Oyibo, P., Oghounu, U., Obohwemu, K.O., Ndioho, I.F., Eghosa, O.E. and Umuerri, E.M. (2025). Barriers and enablers of antihypertensive adherence among a Nigerian adult hypertensive population seeking care in public secondary health facilities in Delta State, Nigeria: A mixed methods study. West African Journal of Medicine, 42(2)
- Enemuwe, I.M. and Oyibo, P. (2025). Prevalence and predictors of catastrophic health expenditure due to out-of-pocket payment among rural households in Delta State, Nigeria: a community-based cross-sectional study. Discover Health Systems, 4(1). doi:10.1007/s44250-025-00185-y
- Eyawo, O., Ugoji, U.C., Pan, S., Oyibo, P., Rehman, A., Mahboob, M.... Esimai, O.A. (2024). Predictors of the willingness to accept a free COVID-19 vaccine among households in Nigeria. Vaccine, 42(23), pp. 126225-126225. doi:10.1016/j.vaccine.2024.126225
- Ejiroghene, M.U., Oyibo, P., Oyibo, I.A. and Eyawo, O. (2024). Prevalence of high blood pressure and associated factors among a population of apparently healthy in-school adolescents in Delta State, Nigeria: A cross-sectional survey. West African Journal of Medicine, 41(6), pp. 691-698
- Farooq, H.Z., James, M., Abbott, J., Oyibo, P., Divall, P., Choudhry, N.... Foster, G.R. (2024). Risk factors for hepatocellular carcinoma associated with hepatitis C genotype 3 infection: A systematic review. World Journal of Gastrointestinal Oncology, 16(4), pp. 1596-1612. doi:10.4251/wjgo.v16.i4.1596
- Moeteke, N.S., Oyibo, P., Ochei, O., Ntaji, M.I., Awunor, N.S., Adeyemi, M.O.... Adesoye, O.O. (2024). Effectiveness of online training in improving primary care doctors’ competency in brief tobacco interventions: A cluster-randomized controlled trial of WHO modules in Delta State, Nigeria. PLOS ONE, 19(2), pp. e0292027-e0292027. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0292027
- Friday Osagiede, E., Oyibo, P. and Tracy Osagiede, E. (2023). Seasonal Malaria Chemo-Prevention Strategy: A Cross-Sectional Study of Healthcare Workers in Public Primary Healthcare Facilities in Edo State, Nigeria. Texila International Journal of Public Health, 11(4), pp. 107-118. doi:10.21522/tijph.2013.11.04.art010
- Friday Osagiede, E., Oyibo, P. and Tracy Osagiede, E. (2023). Malaria Transmission and Home-based Preventive Practices Amongst Women of Reproductive Age in South-South Nigeria. Texila International Journal of Public Health, 11(4), pp. 43-54. doi:10.21522/tijph.2013.11.04.art004
- Obong, D.T. and Oyibo, P. (2023). Family planning service availability and readiness assessment of primary health care facilities in Delta State, Nigeria: a mixed methods survey. Reproductive Health, 20(1). doi:10.1186/s12978-023-01693-x
- Umuerri, E.M., Ogbemudia, E.J. and Oyibo, P. (2023). Self-monitoring of Blood Pressure: Awareness, Practice, Perceived Barriers and Associated Sociodemographic Factors Among Adult Hypertensives Attending a Tertiary Hospital in South-South Nigeria. International Journal of the Cardiovascular Academy, 9(3), pp. 52-59. doi:10.4274/ijca.2023.39974
- Oyibo, P., Umuerri, E.M., Okumagba, M.T. and Oyibo, I.A. (2023). Sociodemographic predictors of non-communicable diseases risk-related knowledge and behaviours: a cross-sectional study of in-school adolescents in a southern Nigerian State. Pan African Medical Journal, 45. doi:10.11604/pamj.2023.45.184.37654
- Obong, D.T., Awunor, N.S. and Oyibo, P.G. (2022). Preferences, Utilization And Factors Affecting Use Of Preferred Contraceptives Among Women Attending Primary Health Care Facilities In Delta State, Southern Nigeria. West African journal of medicine, 39(11), pp. 1180-1187
- Oyibo, P., Callistus, A., Yovwin, D. and Awire, E. (2022). Uptake of Hepatitis B vaccine and its predictors among healthcare workers in south-south Nigeria: a cross-sectional survey. The Egyptian Journal of Community Medicine, 0(0), pp. 0-0. doi:10.21608/ejcm.2021.84650.1181
- Oyibo, P. (2022). Predictors of compliance with the ‘five key moments' for hand hygiene among healthcare providers in public healthcare settings in south-south Nigeria. The Egyptian Journal of Community Medicine, 0(0), pp. 0-0. doi:10.21608/ejcm.2021.72724.1165
- Oyibo, P., Okumagba, M., Ntaji, M., AWUNOR, N. and Adesoye, O. (2022). Occupational blood and body fluids exposures: Prevalence, sources and predictors among healthcare providers in south-south Nigeria. The Egyptian Journal of Community Medicine, 0(0), pp. 0-0. doi:10.21608/ejcm.2021.79078.1173
- Iyabo Oyibo, , Patrick Gold Oyibo, and Blessing Osie-Efetie, (2021). Prevalence and Predictors of Hypocalcaemia among Adolescent Girls in Rural Public Secondary Schools in South-South Nigeria. Ethiopian Journal of Health Sciences, 31(6). doi:10.4314/ejhs.v31i6.13
- Obiebi, I.P. and Oyibo, P.G. (2019). A cross-sectional analysis of respiratory ill-health among charcoal workers and its implications for strengthening occupational health services in southern Nigeria. BMJ Open, 9(1), pp. e022361-e022361. doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2018-022361
- Ufuoma John, E., Y. A, A.-.A., P.G, O. and I. C, U. (2014). Healthcare financing in Nigeria: A systematic review assessing the evidence of the impact of health insurance on primary health care delivery. Journal of Hospital Administration, 4(1), pp. 1-1. doi:10.5430/jha.v4n1p1
- Ntaji, M.I., Oyibo, P.G. and Bamidele, J.O. (2014). Food hygiene practices of mothers of under-fives and prevalence of diarrhoea in their children in oghara, Delta State. Journal of Medicine and Biomedical Research, 13(2), pp. 134-145
- Uneke, C.J., Ndukwe, C.D., Oyibo, P.G., Nwakpu, K.O., Nnabu, R.C. and Prasopa-Plaizier, N. (2014). Promotion of hand hygiene strengthening initiative in a Nigerian teaching hospital: implication for improved patient safety in low-income health facilities. The Brazilian Journal of Infectious Diseases, 18(1), pp. 21-27. doi:10.1016/j.bjid.2013.04.006
- Uneke, C.J., Ezeoha, A., Ndukwe, C., Oyibo, P., Onwe, F. and Bhupinder, A. (2014). Sources and Resources. Evidence & Policy, 10(1), pp. 137-159. doi:10.1332/174426414x13902186944415
- Uneke, C.J., Ezeoha, A.E., Ndukwe, C.D., Oyibo, P.G. and Onwe, F. (2013). Promotion of Health Sector Reforms for Health Systems Strengthening in Nigeria: Perceptions of Policy Makers versus the General Public on the Nigeria Health Systems Performance. Social Work in Public Health, 28(6), pp. 541-553. doi:10.1080/19371918.2011.592085
- Uneke, C.J., Ezeoha, A.E., Ndukwe, C.D., Oyibo, P.G., Onwe, F. and Ogbonna, A. (2013). Assessment of Organizational Capacity for Evidence-Based Health Systems Operations in Nigeria. Social Work in Public Health, 28(2), pp. 97-108. doi:10.1080/19371918.2011.555639
- Uneke, C.J., Ezeoha, A.E., Ndukwe, C.D., Oyibo, P.G., Onwe, F. and Aulakh, B.K. (2013). Research priority setting for health policy and health systems strengthening in Nigeria: the policymakers’ and stakeholders’ perspective and involvement. Pan African Medical Journal, 16. doi:10.11604/pamj.2013.16.10.2318
- Uneke, C.J., Ezeoha, A.E., Ndukwe, C.D., Oyibo, P.G. and Onwe, F. (2012). Promotion of evidence-informed health policymaking in Nigeria: Bridging the gap between researchers and policymakers. Global Public Health, 7(7), pp. 750-765. doi:10.1080/17441692.2012.666255
- Uneke, C., Ezeoha, A., Ndukwe, C., Oyibo, P. and Onwe, F. (2012). Enhancing Leadership and Governance Competencies to Strengthen Health Systems in Nigeria: Assessment of Organizational Human Resources Development. Healthcare Policy | Politiques de Santé, 7(3), pp. 73-84. doi:10.12927/hcpol.2013.22749
- Oyibo, P.G. (2011). Out-of-pocket payment for health services: Constraints and implications for government employees in Abakaliki, Ebonyi state, South East Nigeria. African Health Sciences, 11(3), pp. 481-485
- Uneke, C.J., Ezeoha, A.E., Ndukwe, C.D., Oyibo, P.G., Onwe, F., Igbinedion, E.B.... Chukwu, P.N. (2011). Individual and organisational capacity for evidence use in policy making in Nigeria: an exploratory study of the perceptions of Nigeria health policy makers. Evidence & Policy, 7(3), pp. 251-276. doi:10.1332/174426411x591744
- Ogbonnaya, L.U., Chukwu, J.N., Uwakwe, K.A., Oyibo, P.G. and Ndukwe, C.D. (2011). The status of tuberculosis infection control measures in health care facilities rendering joint TB/HIV services in "German Leprosy and Tuberculosis Relief Association" supported states in Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice, 14(3), pp. 270-270. doi:10.4103/1119-3077.86765
- Oyibo, P., Ebeigbe, P. and Nwonwu, E. (2011). Assessment of the risk status of pregnant women presenting for antenatal care in a rural health facility in Ebonyi State, South Eastern Nigeria. North American Journal of Medical Sciences pp. 424-427. doi:10.4297/najms.2011.3424
- Uneke, C., Ezeoha, A., Ndukwe, C., Oyibo, P. and Onwe, F. (2010). Development of Health Policy and Systems Research in Nigeria: Lessons for Developing Countries' Evidence-Based Health Policy Making Process and Practice. Healthcare Policy | Politiques de Santé, 6(1), pp. e109-e126. doi:10.12927/hcpol.2010.21884
- Uneke, C.J., Ogbonna, A., Oyibo, P.G. and Onu, C.M. (2010). Bacterial contamination of stethoscopes used by health workers: public health implications. The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries, 4(07), pp. 436-441. doi:10.3855/jidc.701
- Uneke, C.J., Ogbonna, A., Oyibo, P.G. and Ekuma, U. (2009). Bacteriological Assessment of Stethoscopes Used by Medical Students in Nigeria: Implications for Nosocomial Infection Control. World Health & Population, 10(4), pp. 37-45. doi:10.12927/whp.2009.20696
- (2007). Urinary Schistosomiasis Among School Age Children In Ebonyi State, Nigeria. The Internet Journal of Laboratory Medicine, 2(1). doi:10.5580/fd0
- (2007). Soil-Transmitted Helminth Infection In School Children In South-Eastern Nigeria: The Public Health Implication. The Internet Journal of Third World Medicine, 4(1). doi:10.5580/3f7