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Ekere James Essien

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InstitutionUniversity of Houston
DepartmentPharmaceutical Health Outcomes and Policy
Address4800 Calhoun Rd
Houston TX 77004
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    R01MH073361     (ESSIEN, EKERE JAMES)Mar 24, 2005 - Feb 28, 2010
    NIH
    The Nigerian Uniformed Services AIDS Project
    Role: Principal Investigator
    R01MH062960     (ESSIEN, EKERE JAMES)Sep 17, 2002 - Aug 31, 2007
    NIH
    Videotape-based HIV Prevention Intervention
    Role: Principal Investigator

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    1. Essien EJ, Mgbere O. Long-acting Antiretroviral Agents in the Prevention and Treatment of HIV/AIDS: A Review of Recent Advances in Sub-Saharan Africa. Int J MCH AIDS. 2025; 14:e003. PMID: 40046034; PMCID: PMC11878736.
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    2. Li J, Hutton GJ, Varisco TJ, Lin Y, Essien EJ, Aparasu RR. Comparative effectiveness of high-efficacy and moderate efficacy disease-modifying agents in reducing the annualized relapse rates among multiple sclerosis patients in the United States. Prev Med. 2025 Jan; 190:108180. PMID: 39557306.
      Citations:    Fields:    Translation:Humans
    3. Li J, Hutton GJ, Varisco TJ, Lin Y, Essien EJ, Aparasu RR. Infection Risk Associated with High-Efficacy Disease-Modifying Agents in Multiple Sclerosis: A Retrospective Cohort Study. Clin Pharmacol Ther. 2025 Feb; 117(2):561-569. PMID: 39547934.
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    4. Li J, Hutton GJ, Varisco TJ, Lin Y, Essien EJ, Aparasu RR. Factors associated with the initiation of high-efficacy disease-modifying agents over moderate-efficacy disease-modifying agents in multiple sclerosis. Mult Scler Relat Disord. 2024 Nov; 91:105896. PMID: 39342811.
      Citations:    Fields:    Translation:Humans
    5. Mohan A, Damgacioglu H, Deshmukh AA, Chen H, Wanat M, Essien EJ, Paranjpe R, Fatima B, Abughosh S. Impact of adherence on the cost-effectiveness of apixaban and rivaroxaban in stroke prevention among patients with atrial fibrillation in the United States. Expert Rev Pharmacoecon Outcomes Res. 2025 Jan; 25(1):63-70. PMID: 39225337.
      Citations:    Fields:    Translation:Humans
    6. Mohan A, Chen H, Deshmukh AA, Wanat M, Essien EJ, Paranjpe R, Fatima B, Abughosh S. Group-based trajectory modeling to identify adherence patterns for direct oral anticoagulants in Medicare beneficiaries with atrial fibrillation: a real-world study on medication adherence. Int J Clin Pharm. 2024 Dec; 46(6):1525-1535. PMID: 39190225.
      Citations:    Fields:    Translation:Humans
    7. Zakeri M, Lal LS, Abughosh SM, Sansgiry S, Essien EJ, Sansgiry SS. Racial and Ethnic Disparity in Healthcare Expenditure and Resource Utilization Among Patients with Cardiovascular Diseases. J Racial Ethn Health Disparities. 2024 Aug 14. PMID: 39141246.
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    8. Olateju OA, Mgbere O, Thornton JD, Zeng Z, Essien EJ. Disparities in Survival Outcomes Among Patients With Metastatic Melanoma in Texas: Implications for Policy and Interventions in the Era of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors. Am J Clin Oncol. 2024 Nov 01; 47(11):517-525. PMID: 38937888.
      Citations:    Fields:    Translation:Humans
    9. Varisco TJ, Fish H, Bolin J, Dadiomov D, Hill LG, Essien EJ, Wanat MA, Ginsburg D, Waggener J, Yazdanfard S, Song J, Chi W, Thornton D. Protocol for the development of a consensus practice guideline To address clinical and regulatory barriers to buprenorphine dispensing in community pharmacy. Arch Public Health. 2024 Apr 25; 82(1):58. PMID: 38664777; PMCID: PMC11044383.
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    10. Wilson RD, Sansgiry SS, Sawant R, Johnson M, Sansgiry S, Essien EJ, Sansgiry SS. The role of implementing instructional design principles on learner experience with training in current good manufacturing practices (cGMP). Curr Pharm Teach Learn. 2024 Aug; 16(8):102091. PMID: 38641482.
      Citations:    Fields:    Translation:Humans
    11. Majd Z, Mohan A, Fatima B, Johnson ML, Essien EJ, Abughosh SM. Trajectories of adherence to ACEI/ARB medications following a motivational interviewing intervention among Medicare Advantage beneficiaries in Texas. Patient Educ Couns. 2024 Feb; 119:108073. PMID: 38039785.
      Citations: 1     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    12. Mgbere O, Iloanusi S, Yunusa I, Iloanusi NR, Gohil S, Essien EJ. Intersection of Perceived COVID-19 Risk, Preparedness, and Preventive Health Behaviors: Latent Class Segmentation Analysis. Online J Public Health Inform. 2023; 15:e50967. PMID: 38046563; PMCID: PMC10689050.
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    13. Mgbere O, Nwabuko OC, Olateju OA, Adepoju OE, Liaw W, Darkoh C, Essien EJ. Population-based assessment of the burden of COVID-19 infection in African countries: a first-year report card and public health implications. Ther Adv Infect Dis. 2023 Jan-Dec; 10:20499361231202116. PMID: 37779674; PMCID: PMC10540606.
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    14. Iloanusi S, Yunusa I, Mgbere O, Abughosh SM, Chen H, Essien EJ. Development and internal validation of a risk prediction model for HIV disease severity among people living with HIV and mental illness or substance use disorder. Ann Epidemiol. 2023 11; 87:79-92. PMID: 37742879.
      Citations: 1     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    15. Olateju OA, Zeng Z, Thornton JD, Mgbere O, Essien EJ. Management of metastatic melanoma in Texas: disparities in the utilization of immunotherapy following the regulatory approval of immune checkpoint inhibitors. BMC Cancer. 2023 Jul 13; 23(1):655. PMID: 37442992; PMCID: PMC10339559.
      Citations:    Fields:    Translation:Humans
    16. Gohil S, Deyhim N, Mgbere O, Essien EJ. Predictors of opioid prescription among outpatients with osteoarthritis in the United States. J Opioid Manag. 2023 May-Jun; 19(3):205-223. PMID: 37145924.
      Citations:    Fields:    Translation:Humans
    17. Zakeri M, Essien EJ, Sansgiry SS. COVID-19 Maternal Prevention Behavior and Future Intention to Vaccinate for Children. Pediatr Rep. 2023 Apr 03; 15(2):263-271. PMID: 37092474; PMCID: PMC10123746.
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    18. Mohan A, Majd Z, Johnson ML, Essien EJ, Barner J, Serna O, Gallardo E, Fleming ML, Ordonez N, Holstad MM, Abughosh SM. A Motivational Interviewing Intervention to Improve Adherence to ACEIs/ARBs among Nonadherent Older Adults with Comorbid Hypertension and Diabetes. Drugs Aging. 2023 04; 40(4):377-390. PMID: 36847995; PMCID: PMC9969383.
      Citations: 3     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    19. Majd Z, Mohan A, Johnson ML, Essien EJ, Barner JC, Serna O, Gallardo E, Fleming ML, Ordonez N, Holstad MM, Abughosh SM. Patient-Reported Barriers to Adherence Among ACEI/ARB Users from a Motivational Interviewing Telephonic Intervention. Patient Prefer Adherence. 2022; 16:2739-2748. PMID: 36217375; PMCID: PMC9547592.
      Citations: 1     
    20. Low EV, Lee M, Bauer C, Fisher-Hoch SP, McCormick JB, Abughosh S, Essien EJ, Rodriguez J, Chen H. Association of Puberty Stage and Weight Status with Cardiometabolic Risk in Children and Adolescents Living on the Texas-Mexico Border. Metab Syndr Relat Disord. 2022 10; 20(8):440-450. PMID: 35819796; PMCID: PMC9595617.
      Citations: 2     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    21. Lewing B, Sansgiry S, Abughosh SM, Lal LS, Essien EJ, Sansgiry SS. Effect of inadequate care on diabetes complications and healthcare resource utilization during management of type 2 diabetes in the United States. Postgrad Med. 2022 Jun; 134(5):494-506. PMID: 35379062.
      Citations: 2     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    22. Avwioro G, Egwunyenga A, Adjekuko C, Mgbere O, Odibo E, Iyiola S, Enitan SS, Essien EJ. Commercial Sex Work During Novel Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) Era in the Niger Delta Region: Relationships Between Knowledge, Preventive Practice, and Transmission Potential. Int J Womens Health. 2021; 13:509-523. PMID: 34113178; PMCID: PMC8183186.
      Citations: 2     
    23. Sok P, Mgbere O, Pompeii L, Essien EJ. Evaluation of the Sociodemographic, Behavioral and Clinical Influences on Complete Antiretroviral Therapy Adherence Among HIV-Infected Adults Receiving Medical Care in Houston, Texas. HIV AIDS (Auckl). 2021; 13:539-555. PMID: 34040451; PMCID: PMC8140896.
      Citations: 1     
    24. Essien EJ, Mgbere O, Iloanusi S, Abughosh SM. COVID-19 Infection among People with HIV/AIDS in Africa: Knowledge Gaps, Public Health Preparedness and Research Priorities. Int J MCH AIDS. 2021; 10(1):113-118. PMID: 33842057; PMCID: PMC8020823.
      Citations: 3     
    25. Yunusa I, Iloanusi S, Mgbere O, Iloanusi NR, Ajayi AI, Essien EJ. Public opinion regarding government response to COVID-19: case study of a large commercial city in Nigeria. Pan Afr Med J. 2021; 38:282. PMID: 34122709; PMCID: PMC8179992.
      Citations: 3     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    26. Paranjpe R, Johnson ML, Essien EJ, Barner JC, Serna O, Gallardo E, Majd Z, Fleming ML, Ordonez N, Holstad MM, Abughosh SM. Group-Based Trajectory Modeling to Identify Patterns of Adherence and Its Predictors Among Older Adults on Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors (ACEIs)/Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARBs). Patient Prefer Adherence. 2020; 14:1935-1947. PMID: 33116437; PMCID: PMC7568634.
      Citations: 3     
    27. Yucel A, Sanyal S, Essien EJ, Mgbere O, Aparasu R, Bhatara VS, Alonzo JP, Chen H. Racial/ethnic differences in treatment quality among youth with primary care provider-initiated versus mental health specialist-initiated care for major depressive disorders. Child Adolesc Ment Health. 2020 02; 25(1):28-35. PMID: 32285643.
      Citations: 2     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    28. Iloanusi SH, Mgbere OO, Abughosh SM, Essien EJ. HIV Non-Occupational Post Exposure Prophylaxis in Nigeria: A Systematic Review of Research Evidence and Practice. Int J MCH AIDS. 2019; 8(2):101-119. PMID: 31803532; PMCID: PMC6886157.
      Citations: 5     
    29. Wang X, Chen H, Essien E, Wu J, Serna O, Paranjpe R, Abughosh S. Medication Adherence to Antihypertensive Triple-Combination Therapy Among Patients Enrolled in a Medicare Advantage Plan. J Manag Care Spec Pharm. 2019 Jun; 25(6):678-686. PMID: 31134857; PMCID: PMC10397987.
      Citations: 9     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    30. Okpa HO, Bisong EM, Enang OE, Effa EE, Monjok E, Essien EJ. Predictors of chronic kidney disease among HIV-infected patients on highly active antiretroviral therapy at the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Calabar, South-South Nigeria. HIV AIDS (Auckl). 2019; 11:61-67. PMID: 31118824; PMCID: PMC6501420.
      Citations: 4     
    31. Li YH, Mgbere O, Abughosh S, Chen H, Cuccaro P, Smesny A, Essien EJ. Assessment of sexually transmitted disease/HIV risk among young African Americans: comparison of self-perceived and epidemiological risks utilizing ecodevelopmental theory. HIV AIDS (Auckl). 2019; 11:31-44. PMID: 30863188; PMCID: PMC6388744.
      Citations: 5     
    32. Malik M, Javed D, Hussain A, Essien EJ. Smoking habits and attitude toward smoking cessation interventions among healthcare professionals in Pakistan. J Family Med Prim Care. 2019 Jan; 8(1):166-170. PMID: 30911500; PMCID: PMC6396595.
      Citations: 3     
    33. Mgbere O, Khuwaja S, Vigil KJ, Patel SM, Wang J, Essien EJ. Sources of clinical information used in HIV care and treatment: Are providers' choices related to their demographic and practice characteristics? Health Informatics J. 2019 12; 25(4):1572-1587. PMID: 30084724.
      Citations:    Fields:    Translation:Humans
    34. Yucel A, Essien EJ, Sanyal S, Mgbere O, Aparasu RR, Bhatara VS, Alonzo JP, Chen H. Racial/ethnic differences in the treatment of adolescent major depressive disorders (MDD) across healthcare providers participating in the medicaid program. J Affect Disord. 2018 08 01; 235:155-161. PMID: 29656260.
      Citations:    Fields:    Translation:Humans
    35. Li YH, Cuccaro P, Chen H, Abughosh S, Mehta PD, Essien EJ. HIV-related sexual decisions made by African-American adolescents living in different family structures: study from an ecodevelopmental perspective. HIV AIDS (Auckl). 2018; 10:19-31. PMID: 29576732; PMCID: PMC5851572.
      Citations: 1     
    36. Mgbere O, Rodriguez-Barradas M, Vigil KJ, McNeese M, Tabassam F, Barahmani N, Wang J, Arafat R, Essien EJ. Systemic Delays in the Initiation of Antiretroviral Therapy for Clinically Eligible HIV-Infected Patients in Houston, Texas: The Providers' Report Card. J Int Assoc Provid AIDS Care. 2018 Jan-Dec; 17:2325958218774042. PMID: 29745311; PMCID: PMC6748492.
      Citations: 1     Fields:    Translation:HumansCells
    37. Li YH, Mgbere O, Abughosh S, Chen H, Cuccaro P, Essien EJ. Modeling ecodevelopmental context of sexually transmitted disease/HIV risk and protective behaviors among African-American adolescents. HIV AIDS (Auckl). 2017; 9:119-135. PMID: 28694710; PMCID: PMC5490434.
      Citations: 6     
    38. Abughosh S, Wang X, Serna O, Esse T, Mann A, Masilamani S, Holstad MM, Essien EJ, Fleming M. A Motivational Interviewing Intervention by Pharmacy Students to Improve Medication Adherence. J Manag Care Spec Pharm. 2017 May; 23(5):549-560. PMID: 28448784; PMCID: PMC10398180.
      Citations: 20     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    39. Okpa HO, Bisong EM, Enang OE, Monjok E, Essien EJ. Predictors of hypertension in an urban HIV-infected population at the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Calabar, Nigeria. HIV AIDS (Auckl). 2017; 9:19-24. PMID: 28243150; PMCID: PMC5317260.
      Citations: 6     
    40. Wu IH, Chen H, Bordnick P, Essien EJ, Johnson M, Peters RJ, Wang X, Abughosh SM. Comparison of Suicide Attempts/Behaviors Following Smoking Cessation Treatments Among Schizophrenic Smokers. Arch Psychiatr Nurs. 2017 02; 31(1):62-67. PMID: 28104060.
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    41. Mgbere O, Khuwaja S, Bell TK, Rodriguez-Barradas MC, Arafat R, Blair JM, Essien EJ. Managing the Personal Side of Health Care among Patients with HIV/AIDS. J Int Assoc Provid AIDS Care. 2017 Mar/Apr; 16(2):149-160. PMID: 25331218; PMCID: PMC10877399.
      Citations: 4     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    42. Yang M, Chen H, Johnson ML, Essien EJ, Peters RJ, Wang X, Abughosh S. Comparative Effectiveness of Smoking Cessation Medications to Attenuate Weight Gain Following Cessation. Subst Use Misuse. 2016; 51(5):586-97. PMID: 27007975.
      Citations: 4     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    43. Abughosh SM, Wang X, Serna O, Henges C, Masilamani S, Essien EJ, Chung N, Fleming M. A Pharmacist Telephone Intervention to Identify Adherence Barriers and Improve Adherence Among Nonadherent Patients with Comorbid Hypertension and Diabetes in a Medicare Advantage Plan. J Manag Care Spec Pharm. 2016 Jan; 22(1):63-73. PMID: 27015053; PMCID: PMC10397653.
      Citations: 31     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    44. Yang M, Chen H, Johnson ML, Essien EJ, Peters RJ, Wu IH, Abughosh SM. Comparison of Diabetes Risk Following Smoking Cessation Treatment Using Varenicline Versus Bupropion Among Obese Smokers. Subst Use Misuse. 2015; 50(13):1628-37. PMID: 26595661.
      Citations: 1     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    45. Mgbere O, Rodriguez-Barradas MC, Bell TK, Khuwaja S, Arafat R, Essien EJ, Singh M, Simmons P, Aguilar J. Frequency and Determinants of Preventive Care Counseling by HIV Medical Care Providers during Encounters with Newly Diagnosed and Established HIV-Infected Patients. J Int Assoc Provid AIDS Care. 2016 05; 15(3):215-27. PMID: 25361557.
      Citations: 2     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    46. Okokon IB, Oku AO, Agan TU, Asibong UE, Essien EJ, Monjok E. An evaluation of the knowledge and utilization of the partogragh in primary, secondary, and tertiary care settings in calabar, South-South Nigeria. Int J Family Med. 2014; 2014:105853. PMID: 25298892; PMCID: PMC4179950.
      Citations: 14     
    47. Mgbere O, Khuwaja S, Bell TK, Rodriguez-Barradas MC, Arafat R, Essien EJ, Singh M, Aguilar J, Roland E. System and Patient Barriers to Care among People Living with HIV/AIDS in Houston/Harris County, Texas: HIV Medical Care Providers' Perspectives. J Int Assoc Provid AIDS Care. 2015 Nov-Dec; 14(6):505-15. PMID: 24943655.
      Citations: 9     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    48. Yu Y, Rajan SS, Essien EJ, Yang M, Abughosh S. The relationship between obesity and prescription of smoking cessation medications. Popul Health Manag. 2014 Jun; 17(3):172-9. PMID: 24784163.
      Citations: 3     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    49. Yang M, Mehta HB, Bhowmik D, Essien EJ, Abughosh SM. Predictors of smoking cessation medication use among nonobese and obese smokers. Subst Use Misuse. 2014 May; 49(6):752-61. PMID: 24494623.
      Citations: 3     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    50. Monjok E, Okokon IB, Opiah MM, Ingwu JA, Ekabua JE, Essien EJ. Obstructed labour in resource-poor settings: the need for revival of symphysiotomy in Nigeria. Afr J Reprod Health. 2012 Sep; 16(3):94-101. PMID: 23437503.
      Citations: 4     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    51. Abughosh S, Wu IH, Hawari F, Peters RJ, Yang M, Crutchley R, Essien EJ. Cigarette smoking among Jordanian adults. J Ethn Subst Abuse. 2012; 11(2):101-12. PMID: 22679892.
      Citations: 7     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    52. Chen H, Nwangwu A, Aparasu R, Essien E, Sun S, Lee K. The impact of Medicare Part D on psychotropic utilization and financial burden for community-based seniors. Psychiatr Serv. 2008 Oct; 59(10):1191-7. PMID: 18832506.
      Citations: 19     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    53. Holmes L, Ogungbade G, Ward DD, Ross MW, Ekong E, Essien EJ. Epidemiologic and behavioral characterization of knowledge of condom use and modeling among military personnel. Afr J Reprod Health. 2008 Aug; 12(2):32-44. PMID: 19122783; PMCID: PMC2613316.
      Citations: 3     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    54. Essien EJ, Ogungbade GO, Kamiru HN, Ekong E, Ward D, Holmes L. Emerging sociodemographic and lifestyle predictors of intention to use condom in human immunodeficiency virus intervention among uniformed services personnel. Mil Med. 2006 Oct; 171(10):1027-34. PMID: 17076460; PMCID: PMC1643840.
      Citations: 11     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    55. Essien EJ, Meshack AF, Peters RJ, Ogungbade GO, Osemene NI. Strategies to prevent HIV transmission among heterosexual African-American men. BMC Public Health. 2005 Jan 07; 5:3. PMID: 15638937; PMCID: PMC544892.
      Citations: 15     Fields:    Translation:Humans
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