Wednesday 27 October 2021

West African Journal of Medicine: SEPTEMBER 2021 NEWSLETTER


From The Desk of The Editor-in-Chief

SEPTEMBER 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 Journal of Medicine (WAJM) office at 6, Taylor Drive, Edmund Crescent, Medical Compound, Yaba, Lagos State. Corresponding authors have been sent their complimentary copies by courier service. Authors and those interested in copies of this edition can request at the journal office or send an email to wajmeditorinchief@gmail.com.

ADVERT

Advertise your brand, products and events (conferences, exhibitions and workshops) in our esteemed journal and reach out to healthcare professionals and institutions worldwide. For advert placement, kindly contact the Editor-in-Chief for details (email: wajmeditorinchief@gmail.com).

WEBSITE

The new journal website is now accessible online and the web address is http://www.wajmed.com. It is also possible to submit manuscripts online on the website. For online submissions, the following process should be followed:

1. Click on register (on the top right-hand corner of the webpages) and provide all the information requested.

2. Then, click on “make a submission” on the right-hand side of the web pages and follow the instructions provided.

3. Conclude your submission as shown below.

Those who are finding it difficult to submit online could continue to submit through email or contact us for assistance.

 

The journal can, however, still be accessed through the following media:

• Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/wajmedic)

• Twitter (https://www.twitter.com/wajmedic)

• The Blog (https://wajmeditor.blogspot.com)

 

INQUIRIES/COMPLAINS

I have received some complaints from authors. The big challenge is that we are having difficulty getting willing reviewers and those who will follow the peer review process to a conclusive end.

In order to minimize this effect, authors are advised to suggest two reviewers from their discipline/field, from institutions other than theirs. Please send their details including their names, email, phone number and institutions to the Editor-in-Chief.

This will impact on our reserve/reviewers bank.  However, the Editor-in-Chief, at his discretion, reserves the right to make a final decision on this.

For inquiries and complaints, please call or send a WhatsApp message to +2348068925934.

MAKE A SUBMISSION

UPDATES

  • The journal is expanding to accommodate current issues, clinical perspectives, conference and workshop reports, patient vignettes, medical and health news and short communications in various fields of medicine and surgery. We would like to encourage authors to send in articles in these categories.
  • We would also like to invite scholars to contribute to a CME column which would make the journal more functional to our junior colleagues globally.
  • We welcome suggestions and ideas on how to improve the quality of the journal.
  • We 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  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


WAJM, 6, Taylor Drive, Edmund Crescent, PMB 2023, Yaba, Lagos. Nigeria. 

Tel:- +2348068925934 ; +2349064542292

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