Dedicated professional with a strong and proven background in clinical and public health practice and research as well as performance in health management, leadership and communication. Demonstrated track record of success working with diverse populations in one-on-one and group settings.
1. Chirdan, O.O., Idoko, J., Kene, T.S., Sangowawa, D., Tagurum, Y.O., Iyaji, A., Katu, C., Apagu, D., Egede, J., Danjuma, V., Yohanna, S., Agbaji, E., Sagay, S., Okwokwo, P. &
Kanki, P. (2010). Strengthening health systems using HIV Services as the entry point in Plateau State, Nigeria. TAF Preventive Medical Bulletin. 9(6):563-568.
2. Bello, D.A., Tagurum, Y.O., Afolaranmi, T.O., Chirdan, O.O. & Zoakah, A.I. (2013). Knowledge and pattern of malaria case management among primary health-care workers in Jos. Journal of Medicine in the Tropics. 15(2):91-95.
3. Bello, D.A., Hassan, Z.I., Afolaranmi, T.O., Tagurum, Y.O., Chirdan, O.O. & Zoakah, A.I. (2013). Supportive supervision: An effective intervention in achieving high quality malaria case management at primary health care level in Jos, Nigeria. Annals of African Medicine. 12(4):243-251.
4. Tagurum, Y.O., Hassan, Z.I., Gadzama, D.A., Bello, D.A., Afolaranmi, T.O., Chirdan, O.O. & Zoakah, A.I. (2014). Use of community volunteers to improve knowledge and uptake of tuberculosis and Human Immunodeficiency Virus screening services among community members in Qu’an Pan LGA, Plateau State. Journal of Medicine in the Tropics. 16(2):81-86.
5. Hassan, Z.I., Afolaranmi, T.O., Tagurum, Y.O., Bello, D.A., Daboer, J.C., Miner, C.A. & Zoakah, A.I. (2014). Effect of health education on the uptake of HIV counseling and testing among long distance drivers in Jos North Local Government Areas of Plateau State. Journal of Medicine in the Tropics. 16(2):97-103.
6. Envuladu, E.A., Tagurum, Y.O., Bello, D.A., Audu, S., Magaji, F.A. & Zoakah, A.I. (2014). Coverage and uptake of PMTCT services in primary health care centres in Plateau State, Nigeria. E3 Journal of Medical Research. 3(5):54-57.
7. Hassan, Z.I., Afolaranmi, T.O., Tagurum, Y.O., Agbo, H.A. & Sule, H.M. (2014). Knowledge of malaria and practice of home management of malaria among mothers of under- fives. Highland Medical Research Journal. 14(2):58-62.
8. Ocheke, A.N. & Tagurum, Y.O. (2014). Knowledge and utilization of partograph amongst community health workers. Highland Medical Research Journal. 14(2):95-98.
9. Miner, C.A., Tagurum, Y.O., Hassan, Z.I., Afolaranmi, T.O., Bello, D.A., Dakhin, A. & Zoakah, A.I. (2014). Sachet water: prevalence of use, perception and quality in a community of Jos South LGA of Plateau State. Jos Journal of Medicine, 8(3):33-40.
10. Tagurum, Y.O., Chirdan, O.O., Obindo, T.J., Bello, D.A., Afolaranmi, T.O., Hassan, Z.I. & Yilgwan, C.S. (2015). Prevalence of violence and symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder among victims of ethno-religious conflicts in Jos, Nigeria. Journal of Psychiatry. 18: 178. doi:10.4172/1994-8220.1000178.
11. Miner, C.A., Ohize, V.A., Afolaranmi, T.O., Tagurum, Y.O. & Ogbonna, C. (2015). Perception of environmental health risks among workers in a food and animal feed manufacturing industry, Jos, Nigeria. Journal of Community Medicine and Primary Health Care. 27(1):46-54.
12. Tagurum, Y.O., Chirdan, O.O., Bello, D.A., Afolaranmi, T.O., Hassan, Z.I., Iyaji, A.U. & Idoko, L. (2015). Situational analysis of orphans and vulnerable children in urban and rural communities of Plateau State. Annals of African Medicine. 14(1):18-24.
13. Afolaranmi, T.O., Hassan, Z.I., Bello, D.A. & Tagurum, Y.O. (2015). Health education as a tool for improving the knowledge of malaria and long lasting insecticide treated nets among people living with HIV/AIDS in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State, North Central Nigeria. E3 Journal of Medical Research. 4(1):001-007.
14. Tagurum, Y.O., Miner, C.A., Otti, N.H., Bode, O.T., Attawodi, O.S., Ogbonna, C. & Zoakah, A.I. (2015). Knowledge and quality of housing and practice among residents of Jos metropolis. E3 Journal of Environmental Research and Management. 6(1):0198-0203.
15. Lar, L.A., Afolaranmi, T.O., Tagurum, Y.O., Uzochukwu, B.S.C. & Zoakah, A.I. (2015). Challenges of integrated disease surveillance response reporting among health care personnel in Mangu, Plateau State, Nigeria. Journal of Public Health and Epidemiology. 7(4):108-113.
16. Tagurum, Y.O., Okoh, E., Inalegwu, E., Ozoilo, J.U., Banwat, M.E. & Zoakah, A.I. (2015). Non-communicable diseases: Prevalence and risk factors among adults in a rural community in Plateau State, Nigeria. International Journal of Biomedical Research, 6(4):228-234.
17. Afolaranmi, T.O., Hassan, Z.I., Bello, D.A., Tagurum, Y.O., Dakhin, P.A., Joro, S.M. & Zoakah, A.I. (2015). Pattern of intestinal helminthiasis among under five in a rural community of Plateau State, Nigeria. E3 Journal of Scientific Research. 3(1):0015-0020.
18. Ocheke A.N., Tagurum, Y.O. & Pam VC. (2015). Obstetric referrals: the practice by community health workers. Highland Medical Research Journal. 15(2):69-72.
19. Shambe, I.H., Oyebode, T.A. & Tagurum, Y.O. (2015). Are obstetrics and gynaecology residents able to repair third and fourth degree perineal tears? An anonymous survey in a teaching hospital in north central Nigeria. International Journal of Biomedical Research. 6(6):399-401.
20. Kana, M.A., Tagurum, Y.O., Hassan, Z.I., Afolanranmi, T.O., Ogbeyi, G.O., Difa, J.A., Amede, P. & Chirdan, O.O. (2016). Prevalence and determinants of contraceptive use in rural Northeastern Nigeria: Results of a mixed qualitative and quantitative assessment. Annals of Nigerian Medicine. 10:3-10.
21. Miner, C.A., Tagurum, Y.O., Hassan, Z., Afolaranmi, T.O., Bello, D.A. & Dakhin, A. (2016). Knowledge and practice of sewage disposal in Abattoir community of Jos South LGA, Plateau State, Nigeria. Research Journal of Health Science. 4(1): 74-82.
22. Tagurum, Y.O., Miner, C.A., Daboer, J.C., Eze, H.C., John, S.A., Luka, N., Chingle, M.P. & Chirdan, O.O. (2017). Risk assessment and practice of occupational safety among food handlers in Lamingo, Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State. Journal of Epidemiological Society of Nigeria, 1(1):28-38.
23. Daboer, J.C., Afolaranmi, T.O., Banwat, M.E., Tagurum, Y.O. & Gokir, J.D. (2017). Malaria diagnosis and treatment practices in public primary health care clinics in Pankshin Local Government, Plateau State, Nigeria. Journal of Epidemiological Society of Nigeria. 1(1):45- 54.
24. Adelekan, A.L., Opeyemi, A., Bature, G.M., Wukatda, B.W., Dakun, J., Onuche, H., Vonkat, J., Thomas, A., Bali, N., Jinung, J., Tagurum, Y.O., Musa, S., Iorapuu, P., Bande, S., Yohanna, T., Adeoye, S., Olugbile, M. & Akinrogunde, A. (2017). Achievements and
implications of HIV Prevention Programme among short distance drivers: a systematic evaluation of HAF II Project in Plateau State, Nigeria. International Journal of Innovative Researsh and Advanced Studies (IJIRAS). 4(1):164-168.
25. Okonoda, K.M., Tagurum, Y.O., Imo, C.O., Nwachukwu, V.A., Okoli E.S & James, B.O. (2017). Prevalence and correlates of technostress among academic staff at the University of Jos, Nigeria. Journal of Medical Science and Clinical Research. 5(3):18616-18624.
26. Adelekan, A.L., Bature, G.M., Maina, H., Tagurum, Y.O., Bali, N., Jamaka, E., Koka, S.M., Wukatda, B.W., Owojuyigbe, M.A., Adeoye, S., Olugbile, M. & Omoregie, P.I. (2017). Achievements and implications of positive health dignity and prevention model among people living with HIV: A systematic evaluation of HAF II Project in Plateau State, Nigeria. International Journal of Current Research and Review. 9(3):8-13.
27. Tagurum, Y.O., Okonoda, K.M, Miner, C.A., Bello, D.A., Tagurum, D.J. & Chingle, M.P. (2017). Effect of technostress on job performance and coping strategies among academic staff of a tertiary institution in north-central Nigeria. International Journal of Biomedical Research, 8(6):312-319.
28. Adelekan, A.L., Bature, G.M., Tagurum, Y.O., Thomas, A., Harrison, C., Tokbish, Y., Vonkat, J., Musa, S., Yilbal, J., Wukatda, B.W., Adetunji, A., Fakunle, A., Adeoye, S., Olugbile, M., Adeoye, R., Abimiku, D. & Kajang, D.R. (2017). Achievements and implications of HIV prevention of mother-to-child transmission among women of reproductive age: A systematic evaluation of HAF II Project in Plateau State, Nigeria. Journal of Research in Humanities and Social Science. 5(1):89-94.
29. Miner, C.A., Bimba, J., Zaman, M., Afolaranmi, T.O., Hassan Z.I., Tagurum, Y.O. & Zoakah, A.I. (2017). Characteristics of housing in a rural community: a case study of Chanso Village in Plateau State, Nigeria. International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR). 6(9):1382-1386.
30. Tagurum, Y.O., Miner, C.A., Gwomson, M.D., Yakubu, P.M., Igbita. J.A. & Chingle, M.P. (2018). Risk assessment of welding workshops in Jos, Nigeria. International Journal of Biomedical Research. 9(6):226-230.
31. Daboer, J.C., Zaman, M., Birdling, N.N., Maigamo, N.Y., Orya, E.E., Idogho, J., Tagurum, Y.O., Banwat, M.E., Akosu, T.J., Chingle, M.P. & Zoakah, A.I. (2018). Knowledge and perception of genetically modified foods among medical doctors of Jos University Teaching Hospital Jos, Nigeria. Journal of Epidemiological Society of Nigeria. l(2):29-36.
32. Daboer, J.C., Sodipo, O.Y., Okoro, L., Maimagani, I.C., Dogo, J.M., Ahgu, O., Tagurum, Y.O., Banwat, M.E., Akosu, T.J., Chingle, M.P. & Zoakah, A.I. (2018). Comparison of Lassa fever prevention practices between public and private primary health care facilities in Jos, Plateau state, Nigeria. Journal of Epidemiological Society of Nigeria. 1(2):79-90.
33. Tagurum, Y.O., Gwomson, M.D., Yakubu, P.M., Igbita. J.A., Chingle, M.P. & Chirdan,
O.O. (2018). Awareness of occupational hazards and utilization of PPE amongst welders in Jos metropolis, Nigeria. International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences. 6(7):2227- 2233.
34. Tagurum, Y.O., Banwat, M.E., Igoh C., Okonoda, K.M., Oyebode, T. & Chirdan, O.O. (2018). Primary screening for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms among patients with obstetric fistula in Zamko, Plateau State. International Journal of Health Sciences and Research. 8(8):1-7.
35. Chingle, M., Gwomson, D., Odunze, P., Shindang, M.I., Nkala, A-L.C., Mamza, J., Tagurum, Y.O., Daboer, J.C., Akosu, T.J., Banwat, M.E. & Zoakah, A.I. (2019). Comparison of infection control practices among public and private medical laboratories in Jos metropolis, Plateau State, Nigeria. International Journal of Biomedical Research. 10(12):e5058.
36. Tagurum, Y.O., Nantok, B.D., Okpe, E.D., Okoh, E.O., Okonoda, K.M., Afolaranmi, T.O., Miner, C.A., Babalola-Jacobs, A., Akosu, T.J. & Banwat, M.E. (2020). Physical assault of health workers by mentally ill patients in a tertiary hospital in north-central Nigeria. Jos Journal of Medicine. 14(1):11-19.
37. Afolaranmi, T.O., Hassan, Z.I., Sodipo, O.Y., Gwomson, D., Ugwu, O.J., Ofakunrin, A.O., Ige, O.O., Tagurum, Y.O. & Bupwatda, P.W. (2020). Knowledge of adverse events following immunization, its prevalence and actions of mothers of children aged 0–23 months in a tertiary health institution in Jos, North Central Nigeria. Journal of Medicine in the Tropics. 22:57-64.
38. Tagurum, Y.O., Ochekwu, I.E., Daburuk, F.K., Nwaiwu, S.O. & Banwat, M.E. (2021). Knowledge and practice of safety measures against hazards among footwear manufacturers in Jos, Plateau State. International Journal of Health Sciences and Research. 11(4):157-164.
39. Okoh, E.O, Gomerep, S.S., Envuladu, E.A., Tagurum, Y.O., Okoh, A.O., Mohammed, A. & Zoakah, A.I. (2021). Trends in Lassa Fever outbreak in Plateau State Nigeria. European Journal of Medical and Health Sciences. 3(2):60-67.
40. Tagurum, Y.O., Ezeani, O.B., Bakoshi, K.A., Adam, Z.M., Afolaranmi, T.O. & Banwat, M.E. (2021). Awareness and practice of safety measures against occupational hazards among aluminium foundry workers in Jos North LGA, Plateau State. International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences. 9(6): 1561-1568.
41. Oyebode, T.A., Ochoga, M., Tagurum, Y.O. & Sagay, A.S. (2021). Halting the scourge of HIV in Nigeria by adopting World Health Organization guidelines for preventing new infections (Policy Brief Paper). International Journal of HIV/AIDS Prevention, Education and Behavioural Science. 7(1): 48-53.
42. Miner, C.A., Tagurum, Y.O., Osagie, I.A., Agba, A., Shindang, M.I., Emeribe, N.A., Kumbak, F.D., Udoh, P.A., Hosle, T.F., Bulus, N.G. & Odoh, A.F. (2021). Assessment of birth registration awareness and practice in Du District, Jos South local government area, Plateau State, Nigeria. Journal of the Medical Women’s Association of Nigeria. 6(1):31-38.
43. Baral, A., Morales, V., Diggs, B. A., Tagurum, Y., Desai, M., Alhazmi, N., Ramsey, W. A., Martinez, C., & Vidot, D. C. (2023). Perceptions, Attitudes, and Knowledge of Cannabis and its Use: A Qualitative Study among Herbal Heart Study Young Adult Cannabis Consumers in South Florida. Preventive medicine reports, 37, 102574. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pmedr.2023.102574.
44. Miner, C. A., Envuladu, E. A., Tagurum, Y. O., Afolaranmi, T. O., Okeahialam , B. N., & Zoakah, A. I. (2024). Level of preparedness in screening for COPD and asthma at Primary Health Care facilities of a local government area of Plateau State, Nigeria. Journal of Epidemiological Society of Nigeria, 6(2), 1–10.