NOVEMBER 2020 Newsletter

From the Desk of The Editor-in-Chief

Dear Colleagues,

What a challenging year? In spite of the pandemic, lockdown and other difficulties, we have continued to move forward and fulfill our obligation of producing the journal. Currently, the last edition of the year is already in press.

I want to use this opportunity to thank all our senior colleagues, reviewers, institutions, authors and staffs for their hard work this year in helping us to produce the journal and maintaining its consistency.

DONATION 

During the last exam, we sent out packages of January to September editions of the journal to physicians and surgeons to seek support and donation to enable us to continue the work. We appreciate the support of both the college of physicians and college of surgeons. We are planning to digitize the journal, though still retain the print format, so we need more funds to achieve this. Unfortunately, due to the devastating effect of the pandemic on the economy, the submission of  adverts has been low. We want to use this opportunity to thank everyone who made kind donations and to ask those who have not sent in their donations to do so before the end of the year. Also, kindly encourage your institutions to subscribe for the journal issues and we hope that the various faculties of the colleges will make it mandatory as part of the accreditation requirements.

CONGRATULATIONS

I want to congratulate all the past faculty officers for the great work they have done in the past two years and wish the incoming faculty officers a successful tenure. We look forward to an active collaboration with them throughout their tenures and we would like to encourage the faculties to make subscription for the journal a compulsory part of their accreditation requirements in order to give the journal a global impact and also to encourage the institutional heads to support the journal.

REVIEWERS

I want to immensely thank all the reviewers for their tireless and sacrificial service to the journal and especially for prompt response and review of manuscripts. As we approach the end of the year, we need to receive feedback on all manuscripts sent to reviewers on or before the first week of December because all the staff members will be going on a holiday. If there is any outstanding manuscript for review, we would be glad if they can be sent to the Editor-in-Chief as soon as possible.

JOURNAL PACKAGE FOR THE YEAR

We have outstanding editions of the journal for the year and we plan to send them to members of the colleges who are up to date in their membership dues at a subsidized fee. For details, please contact the Editor-In-Chief.

OCTOBER 2020 EDITION

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 a request for subscription at the journal office or email request to wajmeditorinchief@gmail.com.

NOVEMBER 2020 EDITION

Below is the list of articles in the November 2020 edition. You can access the free abstract-text content of this issue in PubMed Central, EMBASE, Excerpta Medica, and African Index Medicus among others.

EDITORIAL

The Challenge of Vaccination and The Role of Civil Society Organisations
T.O. Olajubu, G. E. Erhabor
West Afr J Med. 2020 November; 37(6): 587–588. PMID: 33185250

Issues in Specialist Training in the West African Sub-Region
L.A. Akinyoola
West Afr J Med. 2020 November; 37(6): 589- 590. PMID: 33185251

ORIGINAL ARTICLES

Gender Disparity in Survival amongst End-Stage Renal Disease Patients on Haemodialysis
H. M. Liman, A. M. Makusidi, A. M. Sakajiki, H. Umar, A. S. Maiyaki, J. K. Awosan
West Afr J Med. 2020 November; 37(6): 591–596. PMID: 33185252

A Review-Based Comparative Analysis of Health Care Delivery System in Nigeria and the United Kingdom
T. Adeniji, A. Y. Oyeyemi
West Afr J Med. 2020 November; 37(6): 597–605. PMID: 33185253

Awareness and Knowledge of Patients’ Bill of Right among Physicians and Patients in a Tertiary Hospital in Southwest Nigeria
O. A. Adejumo, O. A. Adejumo, O. S. Abolarin
West Afr J Med. 2020 November; 37(6): 606–611. PMID: 33185254

Current State of Malaria Endemicity in Egor South-South Region, Nigeria
E. A. Ifebi, D. U. Nwaneri, M. O. Ibadin
West Afr J Med. 2020 November; 37(6): 612–618. PMID: 33185255

Subjective Sleep Quality and Suicidality among Out-Patients with Schizophrenia in Nigeria.
S. O. Oriji, B. O. James, S. I. Akhigbe, P. O. Erohubie
West Afr J Med. 2020 November; 37(6): 619–624. PMID: 33185256

Cross-Sectional Study of Beliefs, Perceptions, Knowledge of Treatment Modalities and Willingness to Pay for Acne Scar Treatment in Acne Patients
E. L. Anaba, R. I. Oaku
West Afr J Med. 2020 November; 37(6): 625–630. PMID: 33185257

Low Vitamin D Levels and Correlates Amongst Adult Nigerians in North Central Nigeria
O. H. Chijioke, A. M. Ehienagudia, O. M. Akinwande
West Afr J Med. 2020 November; 37(6): 631–639. PMID: 33185258

Characterization of Staphylococcus aureus from Pasteur Institute in Côte d’Ivoire: Methicillin Resistance, Reduced Sensitivity to Vancomycin, Panton-Valentine Leucotoxin and Exfoliatins
G. A-A. Krizo, T. Kanga, J-C. Anné, T. Ouassa, R. Djatchi, M. Cablan, T. Kouassi-Agbessi, N. Y. Zinzendorf, A. Kacou-N’Douba
West Afr J Med. 2020 November; 37(6): 640–644. PMID: 33185259

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
I. O. Awowole, O. S. Omitinde, E. O. Ayegbusi, O. O. Kolawole, A. O. Ijarotimi, O. O. Badejoko
West Afr J Med. 2020 November; 37(6): 645–649. PMID: 33185260

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
West Afr J Med. 2020 November; 37(6): 650–655. PMID: 33185261

Castor Oil and Bisacodyl Versus Sodium Picosulphate Magnesium Citrate for Bowel Cleansing Prior to Colonoscopy in a Limited Resource Setting
E. Ray-Offor, O. D. Ray-Offor
West Afr J Med. 2020 November; 37(6): 656–661. PMID: 33185262

Haematology Consultations in a Tertiary Health Care Centre in Nigeria
O. W. Aworanti, C. Anyanwu-Yeiya, K. B. Shonde-Adebola, J. A. Olaniyi, W. A. Shokunbi
West Afr J Med. 2020 November; 37(6): 662–665. PMID: 33185263

Metabolic Syndrome and Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Risk in a Population of Market Women in a Semi-Urban Town, South-West Nigeria
O. A. Adejumo, A. A. Akinbodewa, A. Ogunleye, E. I. Okaka, O. Lamidi, E. Akinbo
West Afr J Med. 2020 November; 37(6): 666–670. PMID: 33185264

The Imaging Features of Tuberous Sclerosis in African Children: A Pictorial Essay
J. A. Akinmoladun, P. N. Koranteng
West Afr J Med. 2020 November; 37(6): 671–679. PMID: 33185265

Choice of Surgical Sub-specialties among Surgical Residents in Nigeria
J. N. Nwashilli, D. O. Udoh, S. U. Okugbo
West Afr J Med. 2020 November; 37(6): 680–684. PMID: 33185266

The Prevalence and Factors Associated with Depression among Patients with Pulmonary Tuberculosis at the Federal Medical Center, Owo, Nigeria
O. S. Ilesanmi, B. O. Adeniyi, H. I. Okunrinboye, A. O. Atoyebi, G. E. Erhabor
West Afr J Med. 2020 November; 37(6): 685–690. PMID: 33185267

Ultrasonographic Volumetric Assessment of Achilles Tendons in Unilateral Congenital Clubfoot in Lagos, Nigeria
S. O. Idowu, O. A. Adewole, J. Balogun, S. O. Giwa
West Afr J Med. 2020 November; 37(6): 691–694. PMID: 33185268

Effect of Antenatal Couple Counselling on Postpartum Uptake of Contraception among Antenatal Clients and their Spouses attending Antenatal Clinic of a Northern Nigeria Tertiary Hospital: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Z. Abdulkadir, B. A. Grema, G. C. Michael, S. Y. Omeiza
West Afr J Med. 2020 November; 37(6): 695–702. PMID: 33185269

Pattern and Predictors of Epilepsy among Children with Cerebral Palsy in Jos, Nigeria
E. U. Ejeliogu, A. D. Courage, E. S. Yiltok
West Afr J Med. 2020 November; 37(6): 703–708. PMID: 33185270

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Anticoagulation During the Cold Harmattan Season: Need for Extra Caution
B. N. Okeahialam
West Afr J Med. 2020 November; 37(6): 709. PMID: 33185271

DECEMBER 2020 EDITION

Corresponding authors of manuscripts accepted for publication in the December edition have been notified and are advised to kindly pay up the publication charges on or before the end of November to enable us publish your manuscript and send the evidence of payment for confirmation in order to expedite the process. Corresponding authors will receive the galley proof of their manuscript withing the next few days and will also receive their complimentary copies as usual. The following articles have been listed for the December edition.

MICROBIOME OF THE MIDDLE MEATUS IN HIV
Lawal J, Labaran AS, Ibrahim A, Salisu AD, Quadri OR

KNOWLEDGE OF BREAST CANCER AND PRACTICE OF BREAST CANCER SCREENING AMONG FEMALE TEACHERS IN AN URBAN LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA IN LAGOS STATE, SOUTHWESTERN NIGERIA
AbdulHakeem Olatunji Abiola, Abdulrazaq Oluwagbemiga Lawal, Ganiyat Kikelomo Oyeleke, Aisha Toyin AbdulKareem, Ogochukwu Vanessa Ezeonyeka Oluwagbemiga Abraham Oyeleye

ACTIVATED CHARCOAL-BASED DENTAL PRODUCTS: AWARENESS, KNOWLEDGE AND OPINION OF DENTAL PRACTITIONERS IN A TERTIARY HOSPITAL IN NIGERIA
AU Umanah, U Otakhoigbogie, MO Soroye

SUPRACLAVICULAR BRACHIAL PLEXUS BLOCK FOR UPPER LIMB FRACTURE REPAIR- A COMPARISON OF NERVE STIMULATION, ULTRA-SOUND GUIDED AND A COMBINATION OF BOTH TECHNIQUES
Omoregbe OR, Idehen HO, Imarengiaye CO

CLINICAL PRESENTATION AND TREATMENT OUTCOME OF RETINAL VEIN OCCLUSIONS IN ILE IFE, NIGERIA
H.O. Onakpoya, M.Y. Majekodunmi

RELATIVE INCIDENCE AND DEMOGRAPHICS OF BLEPHAROPTOSIS SUB TYPES IN A TERTIARY CARE CENTRE, SOUTH-SOUTH, NIGERIA
D.H. Kayoma, V.B. Osaguona

PLASMA LIPIDS AND CD4 COUNT OF NEWLY DIAGNOSED HIV SERO-POSITIVE PATIENTS AT EKITI STATE UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL, ADO EKITI, NIGERIA
AS Atiba, SM Odimayo, EA Ajayi, JO Akande, T.A Niran-Atiba, DP Oparinde

PROSPECTIVE CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY OF QUALITY OF LIFE OF VITILIGO PATIENTS USING A VITILIGO SPECIFIC QUALITY OF LIFE INSTRUMENT
Ehiaghe L Anaba, Ruth Itohan Oaku

ANTI-SICKLING EFFICACY OF METHANOLIC EXTRACT OF MEDICINAL PLANTS FROM GWAGWALADA, NIGERIA
Alli L.A, Nnodu O.E

EVALUATING ULTRASOUND DETERMINED THYROID VOLUME AS A PREDICTOR OF NEW-BORN THYROID HORMONE FUNCTION
O.M. Atalabi, O.O. Jarrett, O.A.Ogunleye

RISK OF OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNOEA AMONG ADULTS IN A RURAL COMMUNITY IN SOUTHWEST NIGERIA.
AO Odeyemi, OO Oni, GM Israel, OA Ala, JO Akande, A Idowu, OK Israel, AO Aremu, EO Oke, PO Akinwusi

KNOWLEDGE ATTITUDE AND PRACTICE REGARDING OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA AMONG MEDICAL DOCTORS IN SOUTHERN NIGERIA
Nwosu Nnamdi, Ugeze Francis, Ufoaroh Uche, Omejua Emeka, Anyim Obumneme, Chima Emmanuel, Odilinye Hillary, Enemo Emeka, Awokola Babatunde

RISK FACTORS FOR CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE IN NEWLY DIAGNOSED HYPERTENSIVE SUBJECTS IN SOUTHEAST NIGERIA
Emmanuel Chukwuebuka Obi, Innocent Ijezie Chukwuonye, Ernest Ndukaife Anyabolu, Chime Okpara, Kenneth Arinze Ohagwu, Clement O Oladele, Efosa Oviasu, Onwuchekwa Uwa, Emmanuel Idoko Agaba, and Lewis Ikechukwu Ojogwu

PREVALENCE AND RISK FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH TINEA CAPITIS AMONG PRIMARY SCHOOL CHILDREN IN A SEMI-URBAN AREA OF RIVERS STATE, NIGERIA
Fienemika A.E., Alikor E.A.D., Opara P.I.

GENDER DIFFERENCES IN THE HEALTH-RELATED QUALITY OF LIFE OF COUPLESRECEIVING ASSISTED REPRODUCTION TREATMENT IN BENIN CITY: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS
Esohe Olivia Ogboghodo, Ikponmwonsa Osazuwa, Oduware Emmanuel Ehigiegba

INVASIVE ADENOCARCINOMA OF THE ILEUM PRESENTING AS SMALL BOWEL OBSTRUCTION
Robert Kidnie, Tobe Momah

PERFORMANCE OF MULTIPLE TRUE OR FALSE OPTIONS WITH NEGATIVE SCORING SCHEMES AGAINST SINGLE BEST OF FIVE ANSWER OPTIONS IN A MEDICAL SCHOOL
Ernest Ndukaife Anyabolu, Innocent Ijezie Chukwuonye, Innocent Chukwuemeka Okoye, Uchenna Chinyelu Ufoaroh, Arthur Ebelenna Anyabolu, Kenneth Chukwueloka Dike

NURSE – PHYSICIAN COLLABORATION A COMPARISON OF ATTITUDES OF NURSES AND PHYSICIANS IN NIGERIAN TERTIARY HOSPITAL CARE SETTINGS
T R Folorunso, A E Folorunso

AN ANALYSIS OF COVID -19 PATIENTS RECEIVING CARE IN A TERTIARY FACILITY IN SOUTHERN NIGERIA
Okwara BU, Ogboghodo EO, Osaigbovo II, Obaseki DE, Omuemu CE, Oduware E, Osemwenkhai M

MICRONUTRIENT LEVELS IN CHILDREN WITH CEREBRAL PALSY IN ABIA STATE, NIGERIA.
Roseann I. Chidomere, Ihuoma K. Ukpabi, Ndubuisi K. Chukwudi, Ngozi C. Ojinnaka

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WEBSITE/ONLINE SUBMISSION

 The journal website is going through consistent updates and innovation. Plans have been concluded to upgrade the website to offer more professional services. We encourage authors to utilize the submission via email for now. Our aim is to optimize the website for seamless operations for all activities such as tracking of manuscript status, reviewers’ platforms, online subscriptions and other functionalities. Feedbacks are always welcome.

I thank you all for the encouragements we have received regarding the journal and we are willing to receive feedbacks and inputs on how we can continue to increase our impact factor and global reach. Please feel free to reach out to me. 

Also, I want to apologize to authors who have had their manuscripts delayed. This is due to the editorial process involved in getting the manuscripts ready. We hope this process will get better with time. 

Thank you for your continued interest in WAJM.

Prof. G. E. Erhabor

Editor-in-Chief
West African Journal of Medicine