From The Desk of The Editor-in-ChiefSEPTEMBER 2021 NEWSLETTER | Dear Colleagues, It
is a pleasure to present the Journal newsletter for September 2021. I
would like to appreciate the authors, reviewers and the two Colleges for
their continued support in making the West African Journal of Medicine
(WAJM) outstanding. WAJM VOLUME 38, NUMBER 8, AUGUST 2021 The
print copies of the August edition are available at the West African
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WAJM VOLUME 38, NUMBER 9, SEPTEMBER, 2021 Listed
below are the articles for the September 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 Global Ageing, Suicide and the Bane of Food Insecurity Erhabor GE West Afr J Med.2021 September; 38 (9): 813-814 PMID 34672506 The Epidemiology of Suicide and Suicidal Behaviour across the Lifespan in Nigeria: A Systematic Review of the Literature Boladale Mapayi West Afr J Med. 2021 September; 38 (9): 814-815 PMID 34672507 ORIGINAL ARTICLES The Epidemiology of Suicide and Suicidal Behaviour across the Lifespan in Nigeria: A Systematic Review of the Literature B. D. Oladeji, O. Ayinde, A. Adesola, O. Gureje West Afr J Med. 2021 September; 38 (9): 817-827 PMID 34672509 A
Cross-Sectional Study of Birth Preparedness and Complication Readiness
amongst Pregnant Women attending Ante-natal Clinic in a Tertiary
Hospital S. A. Deji, V. A. Aduayi, O. O. Solomon, O. A. Solomon, E. O. Amu, S. Adetokunbo West Afr J Med. 2021 September; 38 (9): 828-834 PMID 34672511 Demographic
Profile and Outcome in Surgically Managed Patients with Chronic
Subdural Haematoma: A 9-Year Retrospective Cohort Study O. E. Idowu, J. M. Vitowanu, S. O. Oyeleke West Afr J Med. 2021 September; 38 (9): 835-838 PMID 34675209 Integrative Care of the Older Persons in Nigeria: An Appraisal of the Geriatric Centre, University College Hospital, Ibadan L. A. Adebusoye, O. O. Olowookere, S. A. Ajayi, E. O. Cadmus, E. O. Labaeka West Afr J Med. 2021 September; 38 (9): 839-844 PMID 34675279 Too Little for Comfort: Food Insecurity among Medical Students in Sagamu, Southwest Nigeria O. O. Sholeye, O. E. Taiwo, V. J. Animasahun West Afr J Med. 2021 September; 38 (9): 845-850 PMID 34675422 Comparison of Temperature Readings, Infrared, Non-Contact Thermometer with Contact Digital Thermometer Readings in Children C. Onubogu, W. Wonodi, B. A. West West Afr J Med. 2021 September; 38 (9): 851-858 PMID 34676741 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 West Afr J Med. 2021 September; 38 (9): 859-865 PMID 34677039 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 West Afr J Med. 2021 September; 38 (9): 866-870 PMID 34677040 Prevalence and Pattern of Smoking among Health Science Students in Nnamdi Azikiwe University Nigeria C. U. Ufoaroh, A. E. Anyabolu, E. H. Enemuo, S. P. Aneke, C. A. Onwurah, S. I. Chinweuba, E. N. Anyabolu, P. U. Ele West Afr J Med. 2021 September; 38 (9): 871-876 PMID 34677041 Epidemiological Transition in the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS): Evidence from the Global Burden of Disease 1990–2017 O. S. Ilesanmi, O. Owopetu, A. A. Afolabi, S. M. Babale West Afr J Med. 2021 September; 38 (9): 877-884 PMID 34677042 The Indications and Findings at Colonoscopy in a Tertiary Hospital in North-Central Nigeria: A Seven-Year Review M.O. Bojuwoye, O.F. Bamidele, K. Okonkwo, A. Adeyeye, A.M. Aliyu, G.K. Oyeleke, A.B. Olokoba West Afr J Med. 2021 September; 38 (9): 885-891 PMID 34677043 Challenges in the Management of Supracondylar Humeral Fractures in Children in Resource-Constrained Settings F. S. Ejagwulu, K. E. Amaefule, I. L. Dahiru, I. Aniko, E. E. Ejagwulu West Afr J Med. 2021 September; 38 (9): 892-899 PMID 34677170 CASE REPORTS Acute Urinary Retention due to Haematometrocolpos from Imperforate Hymen in a Pubescent Nigerian Girl I. O. Awowole, W. S. Adenikinju, A. E. Ubom, O. O. Fadare West Afr J Med. 2021 September; 38 (9): 900-902 PMID 34677835 Compound Odontoma of the Anterior Maxilla Associated with Displaced Lateral Incisor: A Case Report U. P. Egbunah, A. T. Sonde, O. O. Olatosi West Afr J Med. 2021 September; 38 (9): 903-906 PMID 34677920 Clinical Summary and Reasoning Format: A Tool for Clinical Practice and Medical Training E. A. Disu, A. N. Ikefuna, F. O. Njokanma, K. E. Nkanginieme West Afr J Med. 2021 September; 38 (9): 907-911 PMID 34677921 | | OCTOBER 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 OCTOBER edition. | 1. HEPATOBILIARY FINDINGS IN NIGERIAN CHILDREN WITH SICKLE CELL ANAEMIA
Oluwafunmilayo Funke Adeniyi, Adeseye Micheal Akinsete, Emuobor
Aghoghor Odeghe, Ogonna Faustina Okeke, Monkwyei
Olayanju, Udemezue | 2. PROSTATE LESIONS IN A TERTIARY INSTITUTION IN NORTH CENTRAL NIGERIA: A HISTOPATHOLOGY REVIEW Raphael, Solomon, Abimiku, Bawa Ahmed, Abdul, Oluwasesan Adelowo, Nwana, Edmund Joseph Chukwueloka | 3. C-REACTIVE PROTEIN AND COVID-19 SEVERITY A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW Richard Chinaza Ikeagwulonu, Chinonyelum Thecla Ezeonu, Zeal Chinwe Ikeagwulonu, Ngozi Immaculata Ugwu, Mark Uchejeso Obeta | 4. SAFETY PRACTICES AND COVID-19 ANTIBODY POSITIVITY AMONG HEALTH CARE WORKERS IN A TERTIARY HOSPITAL IN SOUTHERN NIGERIA Akpabio Akanimo Akpabio, Onukak Etim Asukwo, Sylvanus Bassey Udoette, Victor Aniedi Umoh | 5. HYPERGLYCAEMIC EMERGENCIES ARE ASSOCIATED WITH INCREASED PRO-INFLAMMATORY CYTOKINE (INTERLEUKIN 6) AND CORTISOL Funmilayo A. Owolabi, Babatope A. Kolawole, Rosemary T. Ikem, David.O Soyoye | 6. COVID 19: A PROSPECTIVE OBSERVATIONAL STUDY ON THE CUTANEOUS MANIFESTATIONS OF PATIENTS IN LAGOS, NIGERIA E. Otrofanowei, A.A. Akinkugbe, B.I. Otike-Odibi, O. O. Ayanlowo, I. E. Akase, M. Karami, M. Kamal, B. Akanbi | 7. PULMONARY HYPERTENSION IN CHILDREN WITH VENTRICULAR SEPTAL DEFECTS Josephat M Chinawa, Chika O Duru, Edmund N Ossai, Awoere T Chinawa | 8.
REMOTE SUPERVISION OF BASIC MANAGEMENT UNITS FOR TUBERCULOSIS CARE
DURING COVID-19 PERIOD: AN INNOVATIVE EXPERIENCE FROM BENIN REPUBLIC Wachinou AP, Fiogbé AA, Adè S, Yemoa A, Esse M, Houéto S, Agodokpessi G, Affolabi D | 9. KNOWLEDGE
AND SKILLS OF HEALTH CARE WORKERS IMPLEMENTING INTEGRATED MATERNAL,
NEWBORN AND CHILD HEALTH STRATEGY IN EDO STATE, NIGERIA Okojie OH, Omuemu VO, Eigbedion P | 10. COMPARATIVE
ANALYSIS OF STREPTOCOCCUS MUTANS AND STREPTOCOCCUS SOBRINUS FROM DENTAL
PLAQUE SAMPLES OF NIGERIAN PRE-SCHOOL CHILDREN WITH AND WITHOUT CARIES Oluwo AO, Nwaokorie FO, Oredugba FA, Sote EO | 11. FEMALE ANDROGENETIC ALOPECIA AMONGST MARKET WOMEN IN LAGOS, NIGERIA Ehiaghe Lonia Anaba, Ayesha Omolara Akinkugbe, Erere Otrofanowei, Olufolakemi Cole-Adeife, Olusola Ayanlowo | 12. CLINICAL
CHARACTERISTICS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES OF MANAGING ORTHOPAEDIC TRAUMA
PATIENTS DURING THE FIRST WAVE OF COVID- 19 PANDEMIC: A RETROSPECTIVE
COHORT ANALYSIS Muyed
K A Mohamed, Karthikeyan P Iyengar, Mohammed A A Khatir, Ankur D
Kariya, Walaa Eldin A H Elnahas, Vijay K Jain, Chetan Sangani | 13. AN
OUTBREAK OF ARBOVIRAL INFECTION IN A REGION WITH BACKGROUND MALARIA
ENDEMICITY FROM NORTHWESTERN NIGERIA: AN INVESTIGATION REPORT MOHAMMED,
Yahaya, Frank Obi, Everistus Chijioke Aniaku, Adebayo Olatunji Joyce,
Abdullahi Shehu Umar, Fatima Sale, Yashe Rimamdeyati Usman, Nuruddeen
Aliyu, Halimatu Bolatito Ayanleke, Abubakar A. Danmafara, Chikwe
Ihekweazu. | 14.
BATHE CONSULTATION MODEL AND PATIENTS’ SATISFACTION A RANDOMIZED
CONTROLLED CLINICAL TRIAL AMONG ADULTS WITH CHRONIC ILLNESS IN A
TERTIARY HEALTH FACILITY IN NORTH-CENTRAL NIGERIA Akafa Andes Tensaba, Moses Lawrence Akinwale, Ogwuche Emmanuel | 15.
ASSESSMENT OF THE UTILIZATION OF POST EXPOSURE PROPHYLAXIS (PEP) IN
HIV-EXPOSED INDIVIDUALS IN A TERTIARY HOSPITAL, NORTH WEST NIGERIA MA Ogunsina, N Yusuf-Ajibade,E Maaji, M Shuiabu | NOVEMBER EDITION The manuscripts accepted for publication will be announced soon! | 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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