IUSSP
FUOYE Academic Staff Profile
Dr. Christiana Alake Alex-Ojei
Senior Lecturer
Department of Demography and Social Statistics, Faculty of Social Science
Area of Specialization: Social demography; social statistics
Biography
I am a demographer and social researcher with 11 years of experience in teaching and social, demographic and health research. My research interests include maternal and child health, adolescent health as well as sexual and reproductive health and rights. I have won several research grants with organisations such as the Educational Research Network in West and Central Africa, the USAID/ICF DHS Fellows Program, and the Royal Society of Tropical Medical and Hygiene, UK. I have experience in quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods research, as well as in the use of quantitative and qualitative data analysis software. I have authored and co-authored a total of 13 articles in reputable academic journals, as well as 3 book chapters (2 published, 1 in view). My research has focused on maternal healthcare utilisation among adolescent girls and women, motivations for alternative healthcare use, sexual violence, contraceptive use, reproductive health and sexual health education, fertility intentions and behaviour, and healthcare behaviour and access.
Research Interests
Women and girls; maternal health; sexual and reproductive health; healthcare access and utilisation
Qualifications
| Degree | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BSc Demography and Social Statistics | Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife | 2008 |
| MSc Sociology (Demography) | University of Ibadan | 2012 |
| PhD Demography and Population Studies | University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg | 2020 |
Awards
Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
SICCS
IUSSP
Grants
Royal Society for Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, UK
USAID/ICF
Total Grant: USD 2,200.00
Scholarship
University of the Witwatersrand
SICCS
University of Bergen, Norway
Santander/Brown University, USA
Membership of Professional Bodies
Member
Paper Presentation - Local
4th Faculty of Social Sciences International Conference, FUOYE
2nd Faculty of Social Sciences International Conference, FUOYE
viii. Rural Sociology Association of Nigeria Congress 2016, Federal University Oye Ekiti
Paper Presentation - International
30th International Population Conference of the International Union for the Scientific Study of Population, Brisbane, Australia
29th IUSSP International Population Conference, Hyderabad, India (virtual)
Demography and Population Studies Mini-conference, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa (virtual)
African Population Conference 2019, Entebbe, Uganda
African Population Conference 2019, Entebbe, Uganda
African Population Conference 2019, Entebbe, Uganda
vii. 10th Wits Cross Faculty Postgraduate Symposium, University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa
Course Teaching
Introduction to Demography I
Demography of Nigeria and other Developing Countries
Research Methods in Population Studies I
Urbanisation and urban systems
Population Theories
Introduction to Demography and Social Statistics
Research Methods in Population Studies II (Data collection and Analysis)
Labour Force – Demographic Aspects and Theoretical Considerations
Health Demography
Migration, Urbanization and Development
Professional Skill
NVivo
SPSS, Stata
Synthesis of qualitative and quantitative data and results
Conceptualisation and methodology in research
Selected Publications
Husband/partner involvement as a companion of choice during labor and childbirth in Nigeria: a qualitative study
Authors: Ntoimo LFC, Onoh VI, Alex-Ojei CA, Adeoye BD, Adebayo OA, Okonofua FE
International Journal of Population Studies • 2026
Open publicationWomen’s motivations for using traditional and faith-based birth attendants in urban South-West Nigeria
Authors: Alex-Ojei CA, Ntoimo LFC, Adedini SA
Reproductive Health, 22(1), 144-156 • 2025
Open publicationSexual violence among young women in Nigeria: a cross-sectional study of prevalence, reporting, and care-seeking behaviours.
Authors: Ajayi AI, Alex-Ojei CA, Ahinkorah BO
African Health Sciences • 2023
Open publicationA qualitative investigation into pregnancy experiences and maternal healthcare utilisation among adolescent mothers in Nigeria
Authors: Alex-Ojei CA, Odimegwu CO, Ntoimo LFC
Reproductive Health, 20(1), 77-88. • 2023
Open publicationExploring barriers and facilitators to integrated policy formulation and implementation of family planning and urban development programmes in Nigeria.
Authors: v. Adedini, SA, Mberu, BU., Alex-Ojei, CA., & Ntoimo, LF
Health Research Policy and Systems, 20(1), 1-11. • 2022
Open publicationPhoto Gallery / Picture Evidence
