Dr. Felix Blair Odhiambo Opere

Department: Community Health and Development

Specialisation: Public Health / Epidemiology and Disease Control; breast cancer care

Email: fodhiambo@cuea.edu

Dr. Felix Blair Odhiambo Opere is a Public Health Professional (Specialist) and Epidemiologist/Disease Control Expert whose profile appears in the Department of Community Health & Development's staff biography and publication profiles document at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa. He earned his PhD in Epidemiology and Disease Control from Kenyatta University School of Health Sciences, where he studied approaches for improving breast cancer care, successfully defending in September 2023. He also holds an MSc in Epidemiology (JKUAT), a Higher Diploma in Community Health Practice (AMIU), and a BSc in Biochemistry (University of Nairobi). He has more than 10 years of experience in public health research and higher education training.

I am a Public Health Professional (Specialist), Epidemiologist, and Disease Control Expert. I earned my PhD in Epidemiology and Disease Control from Kenyatta University School of Health Science, where I focused on improving breast cancer care. With more than 10 years of experience in public health research and higher education training, I hold an MSc in Epidemiology (JKUAT), a Higher Diploma in Community Health Practice (AMIU), and a BSc in Biochemistry (UoN). I am a creative and highly motivated individual with strong analytical skills. My greatest desire is to see Africa free from preventable diseases through quality health research.

Breast Cancer Epidemiology

Cancer Screening Behavior

HIV/AIDS Prevention

Disease Control Strategies

Authors: Collins Oduor Owino and Felix Blair Odhiambo Journal: UoN Research Blog July 23, 2020. https://uonresearch.org/blog/hepatitis-b-virus-the-silent-killer/ 2012

FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH UPTAKE OF VOLUNTARY COUNSELLING AND TESTING SERVICES AMONG BODA BODA OPERATORS IN NDHIWA CONSTITUENCY, WESTERN KENYA Authors: Odhiambo F B, Kikuvi G, Omolo J, Wanzala P Journal: Africa Journal of Health Sciences 2012; 21:133-142 2012

UTILIZATION AND AWARENESS OF HIV/AIDS VOLUNTARY COUNSELLING AND TESTING SERVICE AMONG BODA BODA OPERATORS IN NDHIWA CONSTITUENCY, HOMA BAY COUNTY Authors: Odhiambo FB, Kikuvi G, Omolo J, Wanzala Journal: Conference Proceedings, 4th annual Institute of Tropical Medicine and Infectious Diseases Scientific Conference, JKUAT 2012

EFFECTS OF PHENOBARBITAL AND CARBON TETRACHLORIDE ON LIVER ENZYMES Authors: Odhiambo F, Chek JBL, Moro J Journal: J. Appl. Biosci. 2012. 56: 4097–4107

Research interests: Reproductive Health; Intimate Partner Violence; Vaccine Uptake Research; Dr. Felix Blair Odhiambo Opere is a distinguished public health specialist whose doctoral research on breast cancer care has made significant contributions to cancer epidemiology in Kenya. His work focuses on understanding knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to breast cancer screening among women in rural communities.; His extensive research on determinants of breast cancer screening has provided crucial insights for developing targeted interventions to improve early detection rates. Dr. Odhiambo's work bridges the gap between research evidence and practical public health interventions.; With over 10 years of experience in public health research and higher education, Dr. Odhiambo continues to contribute to disease prevention efforts through quality research that addresses Africa's most pressing health challenges.

Opere, D. F. B. O. (2024). Factors Contributing to Intimate Partner Violence Among Women 15-49 Years at Woman's Hope Center, Nairobi County, Kenya.

Opere, D. F. B. O. (2023). Social-cultural factors influencing modern contraceptive uptake among women of the reproductive age in Turkana County, Kenya. International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health. https://doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20234107

Opere, D. F. B. O. (2023). Knowledge, attitude, and practice towards breast cancer and breast cancer screening among women in Homa Bay County, Kenya. International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health. https://doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20231673

Opere, D. F. B. O. (2022). Determinants of Breast Cancer Screening among Rural Women, Homa Bay County, Western Kenya. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science. https://doi.org/10.47772/ijriss.2022.6634

Opere, D. F. B. O. (2022). Exclusive Breastfeeding and Its Associated Factors Among Working Mothers Presenting at The Sisters of The Nativity Hospital Jikwoyi, Urban-City, Abuja, Nigeria.

Opere, D. F. B. O. (2021). Framing of Climate Change Stories Covered by the Kenyan Daily Nation and the People Daily Newspapers.

Opere, D. F. B. O. (2020). Hepatitis B Virus: The Silent Killer.

Opere, D. F. B. O. (2012). Effects of Phenobarbital and Carbon tetrachloride on liver enzymes.

Opere, D. F. B. O. (2012). Factors Associated with Uptake of Voluntary Counselling and Testing Services among Boda Boda Operators in Ndhiwa Constituency, Western Kenya.

Opere, D. F. B. O. (2012). Utilization and Awareness of HIV/AIDS Voluntary Counselling and Testing Service among Boda Boda Operators in Ndhiwa Constituency, Homa Bay County.