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Dr. Waleola Bukola Ige

Lecturer I | BNSc programme coordinator

Faculty of Basic Medical Science · Department of Nursing

Specialization Maternal and Child Health (MCH)

Office: Department of Nursing, Fuoye, Oye Ekiti.

Phone: +2348034626570

Email: waleola.ige@fuoye.edu.ng

Biography

Dr Waleola Bukola Ige is an early career researcher and experienced nurse-midwife educator whose work centers on quality of care in maternal and newborn health in Nigeria. Her scholarship examines how health systems, provider training, and interprofessional collaborations shape the quality and safety of maternity services. She is particularly committed to ensuring that every woman receives care that is evidenced based, respectful and client centered. Dr. Ige's research on quality midwifery education produced a grounded theory model aimed at strengthening preservice training for midwives. the model addresses gaps in clinical competence, supervision, and mentorship that directly impact quality of care in health facilities. In the area of respectful maternity care, her qualitative study , " provision of respectful maternity care by midwives during childbirth in Lagos State ,Nigeria" investigates how providers attitude, communication, and facility conditions affect women's utilization of skilled care. The findings underscore that technical competence alone is insufficient but dignity , respect. and responsiveness are essential components of quality maternal care.
she has published in peer-reviewed journals including BMC, MDPI and African Journal of Reproductive Health. Dr. Ige collaborates with academic institutions, clinicians, and development partners to conduct implementation research that improves quality at the point of service delivery. Her work aligns with SDG3 and Nigeria's strategies for reducing maternal and neonatal mortality. Her central conviction is that quality of care is foundation of safe motherhood . through research , training and advocacy, Dr. Ige continues to advance systems that deliver competent, respectful, and equitable care for all women during pregnancy and childbirth.

Research Interests

Midwifery, Respectful Maternity Care, Midwifery Education, maternal and Child health.

Qualifications

Selected Publications

  1. Psychosocial and economic burden among people living with mental disorder and the caregivers in rehabilitation centers.
    Authors: Adelani, A.A., Olofinbiyi, R.O., Waleola B, I., Ayaugbokor, I, and Okeyemi, B.I.
    International Journal of Health and Psychology Research (2026)
  2. Exploring the conceptualization of strengthening the quality of midwifery education
    Authors: Ige, W.B. and Ngcobo, W.B.
    International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences (2025)
  3. Knowledge and attitude of pregnant woman on epidural analgesia for labour pain reduction at Afe Babalola University Multisystem Hospital, Ado Ekiti, Ekiti
    Authors: Abiodun-Ojo, O.E, Maitanmi, B.T, Oji, A.L, Ige, W.B, Adeola, R.S, Akinsola A.O.
    Pan African Journal of Life Sciences (2025)
  4. Development And Validation of Health Educational Material on Anaemia Prevention in Pregnancy in Ekiti State, Nigeria
    Authors: Abiodun-Ojo, O., Bello, C., Ogundipe, L., Ige, W. and Adebayo, E.,
    African Journal of Research in Medical and Health Sciences (2025)
  5. A Model to Strengthen the Quality of Midwifery Education: A Grounded Theory Approach
    Authors: Ige, W.B. and Ngcobo, W.B.
    International Medical Education (2024)
  6. Implementation of competency-based education for quality midwifery programmes in Africa
    Authors: Ige, W.B., Ngcobo, W.B. and Afolabi, O.,
    BMC nursing (2024)
  7. Implementation of Competency-Based Education for Quality Midwifery Programs in Africa: Protocol for a Scoping Review
    Authors: Ige, W.B., Ngcobo, W.B. and Afolabi, O.,
    JMIR Research Protocols (2023)
  8. Barriers to Provision of Respectful Maternity Care during Childbirth by midwives in South-West, Nigeria: Findings from Semi-structured interviews with Midwives.
    Authors: Ige, W.B. and Ngcobo, W.B.
    International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences (2022)
  9. Exploring Midwives’ Perceptions of Respectful Maternity Care during Childbirth in Lagos State, Nigeria: A Qualitative Inquiry.
    Authors: Ige, W.B., & Ngcobo, W.B.
    African Journal of Reproductive Health. (2022)
  10. Provision of respectful maternal care by midwives during childbirth in health facilities in Lagos state, Nigeria: a qualitative exploratory inquiry
    Authors: Ige, W.B. and Ngcobo, W.B.
    International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences (2021)

Professional Qualification

Grants

Total Grant: USD 2,400.00

Membership of Professional Bodies

Paper Presentation - Local

Paper Presentation - International

Undergraduate Project Supervision

Course Teaching

Custom Fields

community service: level advisor for 200l and 400l nursing students

Faculty accreditation committe: Member