From The Desk of The Editor-in-ChiefAUGUST 2021 NEWSLETTER | Dear Colleagues, It
is a pleasure to present the Journal newsletter for August 2021. I
would like to appreciate the authors, reviewers and the two colleges for
the continued support in making the West African Journal of Medicine
(WAJM) outstanding. WAJM VOLUME 38, NUMBER 7, July 2021 The
printed copies of the July edition are available at the West African
Journal of Medicine (WAJM) office at 6, Taylor Drive, Edmund Crescent,
Medical Compound, Yaba, Lagos State. The electronic version and the
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would also like to invite scholars to contribute to a CME column which
would make the journal more functional to our junior colleagues
globally.
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would like to apologize to authors for the delay in the publication
process. This is largely due to the peer reviewer process. We will
continue to strive to overcome this challenge.
WAJM VOLUME 38, NUMBER 8, AUGUST, 2021 Listed
below are the articles for the August 2021 Journal edition. The free
abstract-text content of this edition can be assessed on PubMed Central,
EMBASE, Excerpta Medica, African Index Medicus, among others. The
electronic version and the complimentary print copies would be sent to
the corresponding authors through a courier service | EDITORIAL Cardiovascular Risks and Diseases – Can We Overcome this Menace? Erhabor GE West Afr J Med.2021 August; 38 (8): 711-712 PMID 34499460 H Pylori Infection in Nigeria and associated Risk Factors; Implication in Infection Control Onyekwere CA West Afr J Med. 2021 August; 38 (8): 712 PMID 34499817 ORIGINAL ARTICLES Knowledge
and Utilization of PMTCT Services among Women accessing Antenatal Care
in Private Health Facilities in Abakaliki, Nigeria B.
N. Azuogu, E. N. Ossai, E. C. Aniwada, U. C. Madubueze, V. C. Azuogu,
A. P. Agu, B. N. Ejikeme, O. E. Onwe, C. K. Onah, C. N. Onwasigwe West Afr J Med.2021 August; 38 (8): 713-718 PMID 34499828 Evaluation of Glutathione Levels in HIV Infected Children in Benin City, Nigeria E. Ogonor, P. Abiodun, W. Sadoh West Afr J Med.2021 August; 38 (8): 719-725 PMID 34499829 Prognostic Significance of Pre-Discharge Plasma BNP among Heart Failure Patients in Ilorin, Nigeria H. S. Bello, J. A. Ogunmodede, B. F. Dele-Ojo, M. S. Gbadamosi, P. M. Kolo, I. A. Katibi, A. B. Omotoso West Afr J Med.2021 August; 38 (8): 726-731 PMID 34499830 Spatial Distribution of COVID-19 in Nigeria O. J. Daniel, O. A. Adejumo West Afr J Med.2021 August; 38 (8): 732-737 PMID 34499831 Termination of Pregnancy for Ultrasound diagnosed Major Fetal Anomalies at a Nigerian Tertiary Hospital: An Initial Experience J. A. Akinmoladun West Afr J Med.2021 August; 38 (8): 738-742 PMID 34499832 The Role of Candida Albicans in Routine Clinically Suspected Otomycosis F. M. Amona, R. Wend-Lasida Ouedraogo, I. Sangare, A. Elola West Afr J Med.2021 August; 38 (8): 743-748 PMID 34499919 COVID-19 Biosecurity Protective Items Utilization at the Point of Care: A Cross-Sectional Study of Drivers, Barriers, Benefits and Perceived Dangers among Frontline Medical Doctors in Non-COVID-19 Hospitals in Abia State, Nigeria G. U. Iloh, I. V. Obi, B. A. Akodu West Afr J Med.2021 August; 38 (8): 749-755 PMID 34503322 Comparison
of the Efficacy, Tolerability and Side Effect Profile of
Vildagliptin-Metformin with Metformin-GlibenclamideMamong Nigerian A. T. Uloko, O. A. Salawu, A. E. Uloko, I. D. Gezawa West Afr J Med.2021 August; 38 (8): 756-761 PMID 34503324 Pattern and Predictors of Cardiovascular Risks among Public Servants in a Southwestern State in Nigeria I. Aladeniyi, O. Fawole, B.O. Akeem, A.C. Enikuomehin, O.A. Adejumo, O.O. Ogunseye, O.M. Lawal, A. Akinbolasere, E.S. Folorunso West Afr J Med.2021 August; 38 (8): 762-769 PMID 34503325 Plasma Levels of a Product of Free Radical Injury and Antioxidant Status of Patients with Different Grades of Plasmodium Falciparum Infection A.S. Atiba, N.O. Bello, T.A. Niran-Atiba, O.E. Ogunjinmi, H.A. Edogun, O.D. Bamisi, A.O. Daramola, J.A. Awosanya,D.P. Oparinde West Afr J Med.2021 August; 38 (8): 770-774 PMID 34503698 Prevalence and Determinants of Helicobacter Pylori Infection among Adult Dyspeptic Patients in Abuja, Nigeria A. C. Oreh, A. Onu, A. L. Moses West Afr J Med.2021 August; 38 (8): 775-784 PMID 34504383 The Clinical and Epidemiological Profile of Adult Female Acne Vulgaris in Lagos, Nigeria E. L. Anaba, I. R. Oaku West Afr J Med.2021 August; 38 (8): 785-790 PMID 34505184 The Knowledge, Perception and Practices regarding the Novel COVID-19 among Undergraduate Clinical Dental Students in Nigeria O. Olatosi, C. L. Nzomiwu, A. Oyapero, N. K. Onyejaka, T. A. Ejiegbu West Afr J Med.2021 August; 38 (8): 791-799 PMID 34505463 A
Community Survey on the Prevalence, Determinants and Socioeconomic
Factors associated with Skin Lightening Practices in Benin City,
South-South, Nigeria A. O. Benson, A. N. Onunu West Afr J Med.2021 August; 38 (8): 800-806 PMID 34505500 CASE REPORTS Antiphospholipid Syndrome: A Seronegative Case at Ho Teaching Hospital, Ghana E. Camejo-Rodriguez, E. Y. Amakpa, G. A. Hernandez-Gonzalez West Afr J Med.2021 August; 38 (8): 807-810 PMID 34508330 | | SEPTEMBER 2021 EDITION This
edition is at the advanced stage and will soon be sent to the press.
Corresponding authors of manuscripts are advised to kindly pay the
statutory charges within the next one week in order to expedite the
process. - Processing Fees $60.00 N30,000.00 naira
- Publication Fees $150.00 N75,000.00 naira
Please,
note that the publishing fees should be paid ONLY into the WAJM
Account. Evidence of payment should be forwarded to the
Editor-In-Chief’s email address - wajmeditorinchief@gmail.com. The account details for payment are as follows: ACCOUNT NAME: WEST AFRICAN JOURNAL OF MEDICINE ACCOUNT NUMBER: 0265229681 BANK: GT BANK. The following articles have been listed for the SEPTEMBER edition. | 1. The
Knowledge of Covid-19 Among Health Care Workers in A Nigerian Urban
Community and their Willingness to Manage Covid-19 Patients H. Imasuen, C.L. Nzomiwu | 2. The Epidemiology of Suicide and Suicidal Behaviour Across the Lifespan in Nigeria - A Systematic Review of The Literature Bibilola D. Oladeji, Olatunde Ayinde, Adekunle Adesola, Oye Gureje | 3. Acute Urinary Retention Due to Haematometrocolpos from Imperforate Hymen in a Pubescent Nigerian Girl Awowole IO, Adenikinju WS, Ubom AE, Fadare OO | 4. A
Cross-Sectional Study of Birth Preparedness and Complication Readiness
Amongst Pregnant Women Attending Ante-Natal Clinic in A Tertiary
Hospital. Deji S A, Aduayi VA, Solomon OO, Solomon OA, Amu EO, Adetokunbo S | 5. Pattern and Predictors of Cardiovascular Risks Among Public Servants in A Southwestern State In Nigeria Isaac
Aladeniyi, Olufunmilayo Fawole, Bolarinwa Oladimeji Akeem,
OlusolaOlabisi Ogunseye, Christianah Adenike Enikuomehin, Oluseyi
Ademola Adejumo, Adewale Akinbolasere Olutoyin Morenike Lawal and
Ebenezer Sunday Folorunso | 6. Prevalence and Pattern of Smoking Among Health Science Students in Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nigeria Chinyelu
Uchenna Ufoaroh, Arthur Ebelenna Anyabolu, Emeka Hyacinth Enemuo,
Sunday Patrick Aneke, Chidimma Adaobi Onwurah, Stellamaris Ifunanya
Chinweuba, Ernest Ndukaife Anyabolu, Prince Udegbunam Ele | 7. Challenges in the Management of Supracondylar Humeral Fractures in Children in Resource-Constrained Setting F.S. Ejagwulu, K.E. Amaefule, I.L. Dahiru, I. Aniko, E.E. Ejagwulu | 8. Integrative Care of The Older Persons in Nigeria: An Appraisal of The Geriatric Centre, University College Hospital, Ibadan ADEBUSOYE Lawrence. A., OLOWOOKERE Olufemi. O., AJAYI Samuel. A., CADMUS Eniola O., LABAEKA Elizabeth O. | 9. Demographic
Profile and Outcome in Surgically Managed Patients with Chronic
Subdural Haematoma: A 9-Year Retrospective Cohort Study Olufemi E. IDOWU, Julius M. VITOWANU, Stephen O. OYELEKE | 10. The Indications and Findings at Colonoscopy in A Tertiary Hospital in North-Central Nigeria: A Seven-Year Review Matthew
.O. Bojuwoye, Opeyemi .F. Bamidele, Kenechukwu Okonkwo, Ademola
Adeyeye, Aminu .M. Aliyu, Ganiyat K. Oyeleke, Abdulfatai.B. Olokoba | 11. Compound Odontoma of the Anterior Maxilla Associated with Displaced Lateral Incisor - A Case Report Uchenna P. Egbunah, Adekunle T. Sonde, Olubukola O. Olatosi | 12. Too Little for Comfort: Food Insecurity Among Medical Students in Sagamu, Southwest Nigeria Oluwafolahan O. Sholeye, Opeyemi Esther Taiwo, Victor J. Animasahun | 13. Predictors of Lower Extremity Amputations in Patients with Diabetic Foot Ulcers And Management Outcome G O. Enweluzo, C.N Asoegwu, E.A Alabi, I.O Akinmokun, A.G.U Ohadugha, C C. Nwawolo | 14. Clinical Summary and Reasoning Format: A Tool for Clinical Practice and Medical Training Elizabeth Aruma Disu, Anthony Nnaemeka Ikefuna, Fidelis Olisamedua Njokanma, Kanu Enyinnaya Nkanginieme | 15. Comparison of Non-Contact Infrared Thermometer Readings with Digital Axillary, Oral and Rectal Thermometer Readings In Children Onubogu UC, Wonodi W, West BA | REVIEWERS We
acknowledged and appreciate the continued support and encouragement
received from our reviewers who have contributed voluntarily and ensured
that we have a successful and quality production. We want to encourage
those who wish to participate in the review process to send their
details to the Editor-in-Chief or register here. We look forward to receiving your feedback and we anticipate your manuscript submissions to the Journal. Thank you for your interest in WAJM! Prof. G. E. Erhabor Editor-in-Chief West African Journal of Medicine |
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