SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER NEWSLETTER

 

From the Desk of The Editor-in-Chief

Dear Colleagues, I am delighted to give the monthly report of the Journal for September 2020. We appreciate our esteemed reviewers for their expertise and painstaking voluntary contributions to the Journal and the authors for their valuable submissions. The following are the features in this update:   WAJM VOLUME 37, NUMBER 4, SEPTEMBER 2020 The printed copies are available at the West African Journal of Medicine (WAJM) office at 6, Taylor Drive, Edmund Crescent, Medical Compound, Yaba, Lagos. Corresponding authors have been sent their complimentary copies by courier service (DHL). Authors and those interested could place request for subscription at the journal office or email request to wajmeditorinchief@gmail.com. WAJM VOUME 37, NUMBER 5, OCTOBER 2020 The October edition of the journal is out and copies will be sent to corresponding authors. Printed copies will also be available at the journal office. Below is the list of articles in October 2020 edition. You can access the free abstract-text content of this issue in PubMed Central, EMBASE, Excerpta Medica, and African Index Medicus amongst others.   EDITORIAL Antibiotics – Self Medication, BCG Scar and The On-Going Challenge of Covid-19 G. E. Erhabor West Afr J Med. 2020 October;37(5): 435-437. PMID: 33058115 Occupational Burnout Among Nigerians: The Need for Urgent Intervention A. O. Adewuya West Afr J Med. 2020 October;37(5): 438- 439. PMID: 33058116   ORIGINAL ARTICLES Usefulness of Mantoux Test in BCG-Vaccinated Children without a BCG Scar A.E. Sadoh, F.E. Eki-Udoko, D.U. Nwaneri, S.O. Uduebor West Afr J Med. 2020 October;37(5): 441-444. PMID: 33058117 Serum Iron Parameters among Pre-Eclamptic and Normotensive Pregnant Patients in The Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria A. Gbadegesin, A. Sobande, J.O. Agbara, O. Adedeji, A. Dosunmu, A. Shakunle West Afr J Med. 2020 October;37(5): 445-449. PMID: 33058118 Prevalence, Awareness and Risk Factors of Hypertension among Health Workers at the Connaught Teaching Hospital, Sierra Leone J.B.W. Russell, J. Rahman-Sesay, V. Conteh, S. Conteh, A.P. Jalloh, E. Ibrahim-Sayo, D.R. Lisk West Afr J Med. 2020 October;37(5): 450-459. PMID: 33058119 Impact of Sleep Quality on Asthma Control amongst Asthmatics at Federal Medical Centre, Owo, Ondo State O. O Akinwalere, B.O. Adeniyi, O. F. Awopeju, G.E. Erhabor West Afr J Med. 2020 October;37(5): 460-467. PMID: 33058120 Emergency Presentation of Groin Hernia: Severity and Outcomes of Treatment in a Nigerian Tertiary Hospital A.U. Ogbuanya, A.U. Esther, O. Onyeyirichi, O. Sylvester, B.E. Adewale, A.F. Friday West Afr J Med. 2020 October;37(5): 468-474. PMID: 33058121 Determinants of Health-related Quality of Life in Persons with Epilepsy Seen at a Tertiary Hospital in North Western Nigeria E.U. Iwuozo, O.R. Obiako, A. Onyemocho, A. Ogunniyi West Afr J Med. 2020 October;37(5): 475-480. PMID: 33058122 Perceived Family Support and Medication Adherence amongst Hypertensive Outpatients in a Tertiary Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria O.E Olalemi, S.A Muyibi, M.M.A Ladipo West Afr J Med. 2020 October;37(5): 481-489. PMID: 33058123 Risk Factors for Hypertension among Adult Patients Attending the General Outpatient Clinics of a Tertiary Hospital in Uyo, South-South Nigeria S.P. Noah, E.A. Etukumana, N. Udonwa, U.M. Morgan West Afr J Med. 2020 October;37(5): 490-498. PMID: 33058124 Impaired Renal Function and its Predictors among Treatment-Naive HIV-seropositive Patients in a Tertiary Institution in South-East Nigeria C.G. Okwuonu, I.I. Chukwuonye, O.S. Ogah, E.I. Chima, U. Onyeonoro, E. Oviasu West Afr J Med. 2020 October;37(5): 499-506. PMID: 33058125 Antibiotic Self-Medication among Adult Out-patient Clinic Attendees in Nigeria E.A. Tobin and N.O. Atulomah West Afr J Med. 2020 October;37(5): 507-514. PMID: 33058126 What are the Predictors of Burn out in Nigerian Bankers? A Case Study of Bankers in Enugu, Nigeria T. Okwor, A. Ndu, T. Okeke, E. Aguwa, S. Arinze-Onyia, A. Chinawa, I. Ogugua, I. Obionu West Afr J Med. 2020 October;37(5): 515-520. PMID: 33058127 Quality of Life of HIV Infected Children Attending the Antiretroviral Clinic, University College Hospital, Ibadan O. Badru, M.D. Dairo, R.E. Oladokun West Afr J Med. 2020 October;37(5): 521-527. PMID: 33058128 Prevalence and Determinants of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) Use among Diabetes Patients in Southwestern Nigeria A.O. Ala, O.A. Ojo, C.A. Enikuomehin, G.O. Ajani, M.A. Olamoyegun, A.T. Akinlade, O.R. Olabode West Afr J Med. 2020 October;37(5): 528-536. PMID: 33058129   Amputation Characteristics, Caregiver Support and Psychosocial Effect of Amputation among Adult Amputees at Tertiary Hospitals in Lagos Nigeria B.A. Akodu, S.N. Ugochukwu, O.A. Eyitayo, A.O. Abiola West Afr J Med. 2020 October;37(5): 537-547. PMID: 33058130 Remission and Relapses in Children with Steroid-Sensitive Nephrotic Syndrome in Umuahia, South East Nigeria C.A. Ibeneme, E.F. Onuh, E.O. Ezuruike West Afr J Med. 2020 October;37(5): 548-554. PMID: 33058131 Volume of Acute Ischemic Stroke Lesion and Patients' Outcome at Jos University Teaching Hospital: A Cranial Computed Tomography Study Y.F. Taiwo, G.O. Osaigbovo, A.E. Gabkwet, S.M. Danjem, A.J. Salaam, J.E. Ikubor, F.O. Taiwo West Afr J Med. 2020 October;37(5): 555-559. PMID: 33058132 Assessment of Risk Factors for Metabolic Syndrome in Adolescents with Obesity in Ile-Ife, South West Nigeria O.T. Bamigboye-Taiwo, O.A. Ajose, O. Ogunlade West Afr J Med. 2020 October;37(5): 560-568. PMID: 33058133 REVIEW ARTICLE The Cutaneous Manifestations of COVID-19: A Review of Emerging Literature A.O. Enitan, O.A. Olasode West Afr J Med. 2020 October;37(5): 569-573. PMID: 33058134 NARRATIVE REVIEW Atypical Diabetes Presentations in Sub-Saharan Africa Classification Puzzle and Possible Role of Precision Medicine W.O. Balogun, A.E. Uloko, M.O. Owolabi West Afr J Med. 2020 October;37(5): 574-582. PMID: 33058135   2020 PUBLISHED JOURNALS A compilation of the journals that have been published in 2020 was made available and distributed to fellows during the recently concluded October 2020 West African College of Physicians Fellowship examinations. Fellows were encouraged to make a kind donation of at least ten thousand naira (#10,000.00), about 20USD to the journal account on receipt of the journal pack. This is to encourage those who have not responded to please do so. Fellows should kindly encourage their various institutions to subscribe for the journal. This will enhance and improve our impact on a wider range. Fellows who did not participate in the exam can request for theirs and it will be sent to them with additional fees for postage/courier. 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NOVEMBER 2020 EDITION This edition is currently in the editorial phase and will soon be sent to the press. Corresponding authors of manuscripts are advised to kindly pay the statutory charges within the next two weeks in order to expedite the process. The following articles have been listed for the November edition.   STRENGTHS, WEAKNESSES, OPPORTUNITIES AND THREATS (SWOT) ANALYSIS OF CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANISATIONS FOR IMMUNISATION IN A NIGERIAN RURAL COMMUNITY A.J. Etokidem, F. Nkpoyen, C. Ekanem, E. Mpama, A. Isika   A REVIEW-BASED COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF HEALTH CARE DELIVERY SYSTEM IN NIGERIA AND THE UNITED KINGDOM Tolulope Adeniji and Adetoyeje Y. Oyeyemi   METABOLIC SYNDROME AND ATHEROSCLEROTIC CARDIOVASCULAR RISK IN A POPULATION OF MARKET WOMEN IN A SEMI-URBAN TOWN, SOUTH-WEST NIGERIA Adejumo OA, Akinbodewa AA, Ogunleye A, Okaka EI, Lamidi O, Akinbo E   CHOICE OF SURGICAL SUB-SPECIALTIES AMONG SURGICAL RESIDENTS IN NIGERIA Nwashilli Nnamdi Jude, Udoh David Okon, Okugbo Stanley Ukadike AWARENESS AND KNOWLEDGE OF PATIENTS’ BILL OF RIGHT AMONG PHYSICIANS AND PATIENTS IN A TERTIARY HOSPITAL IN SOUTHWEST NIGERIA Adejumo OA, Adejumo OA, Abolarin OS GENDER DISPARITY IN SURVIVAL AMONG END STAGE RENAL DISEASE PATIENTS ON HAEMODIALYSIS Liman Hamidu Muhammad, Makusidi Aliyu Muhammad, Sakajiki Aminu Muhammad1, Umar Hayatu, Maiyaki Abubakar Sadiq, Awosan Joseph Kehinde CASTOR OIL AND BISACODYL VERSUS SODIUM PICOSULPHATE MAGNESIUM CITRATE FOR BOWEL CLEANSING PRIOR TO COLONOSCOPY IN A LIMITED RESOURCE SETTING. Ray-Offor E, Ray-Offor OD ANTICOAGULATION DURING THE COLD HARMATTAN SEASON: NEED FOR EXTRA CAUTION- as a letter to the Editor Basil N Okeahialam CHARACTERIZATION OF STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS FROM PASTEUR INSTITUTE IN CÔTE D'IVOIRE: METHICILLIN RESISTANCE, REDUCED SENSITIVITY TO VANCOMYCIN, PANTON-VALENTINE LEUCOTOXIN AND EXFOLIATINS Krizo G. A-A., Kanga T., Anné J., Ouassa T., Djatchi R., Cablan M., Kouassi-Agbessi T., Zinzendorf NY., Kacou-N’Douba A CURRENT STATE OF MALARIA ENDEMICITY IN EGOR SOUTH-SOUTH REGION, NIGERIA Emeka Augustine Ifebi, Damian Uchechukwu Nwaneri, Michael Okoeguale Ibadin THE IMAGING FEATURES OF TUBEROUS SCLEROSIS IN AFRICAN CHILDREN- A PICTORIAL ESSAY Akinmoladun JA, Koranteng PN HAEMATOLOGY CONSULTATIONS IN A TERTIARY HEALTHCARE CENTRE IN NIGERIA- accepted as communication to the editor Aworanti, O.W., Anyanwu-Yeiya C., Shonde-Adebola K.B., Olaniyi J.A., Shokunbi, W.A SUBJECTIVE SLEEP QUALITY AND SUICIDALITY AMONG OUT-PATIENTS WITH SCHIZOPHRENIA IN NIGERIA Oriji SO, James BO, Akhigbe SI, Erohubie PO   CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY OF BELIEFS, PERCEPTIONS, KNOWLEDGE OF TREATMENT MODALITIES AND WILLINGNESS TO PAY FOR ACNE SCAR TREATMENT IN ACNE PATIENTS Ehiaghe L Anaba, Ruth I Oaku LOW VITAMIN D LEVELS AND CORRELATES AMONGST ADULT NIGERIANS IN NORTH CENTRAL NIGERIA Onyegbutulem Henry Chijioke, Aghahowa Michael Ehienagudia, Olusegun Michael Akinwande SEVERE MATERNAL OUTCOMES ASSOCIATED WITH ABORTION-RELATED SEPSIS AT THE OBAFEMI AWOLOWO UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITALS COMPLEX (OAUTHC), ILE-IFE NIGERIA: EXPERIENCE FROM THE LAST DECADE OF MILLENNIUM DEVELOPMENT GOAL ERA Awowole IO, Omitinde OS, Ayegbusi EO, Kolawole OO, Ijarotimi AO, Badejoko OO ULTRASONOGRAPHIC VOLUMETRIC ASSESSMENT OF ACHILLES TENDONS IN UNILATERAL CONGENITAL CLUBFOOT IN LAGOS, NIGERIA Idowu S.O., Adewole OA, Balogun Jide, Giwa SO PATTERN AND PREDICTORS OF EPILEPSY AMONG CHILDREN WITH CEREBRAL PALSY IN JOS, NIGERIA Emeka U. Ejeliogu, Aderonke Courage, Esther S. Yiltok THE PREVALENCE AND FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH DEPRESSION AMONG PATIENTS WITH PULMONARY TUBERCULOSIS IN A TERTIARY HEALTH CARE FACILITY IN SOUTHWESTERN NIGERIA Ilesanmi, O S, Adeniyi, B O., Okunrinboye, H. I., Atoyebi, A.O., Erhabor G. E   EFFECT OF ANTENATAL COUPLE COUNSELING ON POSTPARTUM UPTAKE OF CONTRACEPTION AMONG ANTENATAL CLIENTS AND THEIR SPOUSES ATTENDING ANTENATAL CLINIC OF A NORTHERN NIGERIA TERTIARY HOSPITAL: A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL Zainab Abdulkadir, Bukar A. Grema, Godpower C. Michael, Suleiman Y. Omeiza

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