WAJM LATEST ISSUES - JUNE 2022 NEWSLETTER

 

From The Desk of The Editor-in-Chief JUNE  2022 NEWSLETTER Dear Colleagues, It is a pleasure to present the Journal newsletter for June 2022. I would like to appreciate the authors, reviewers and both colleges (West African College of Physicians and West African College of Surgeons) for the continued support and collaboration in making the journal outstanding. WAJM VOLUME 39, NUMBER 5, MAY 2022 The printed copies of the May edition are available at the West African Journal of Medicine (WAJM) office at 6, Taylor Drive, Edmund Crescent, Medical Compound, Yaba, Lagos State. Complimentary copies have been sent to corresponding authors by courier service. Authors and those interested in copies of this edition can request for it at the journal office or send an email to wajmeditorinchief@gmail.com WAJM VOLUME 39, NUMBER 6 JUNE 2022 Listed below are the articles ahead of print for the June 2022 Journal edition. The free abstract-text content of this edition can be accessed on PubMed Central amongst others. EDITORIAL NOTES Overview of Primary Hypertension: A Clarion Call K. M.Karaye West Afr J Med. 2022 June; 39 (6): 555-556 PMID  35749273 ORIGINAL ARTICLES Association between Consumption of Geophagic Substance and Helminthic Infection among Pregnant Women, in Kisii County, Kenya G. G. Ratemo, S. K. Musyoki, B. O. Nyanchongi West Afr J Med. 2022 June; 39 (6): 557-562 PMID   35749297 ORIGINAL ARTICLE Diagnostic Correlation between General Practitioners and the Ophthalmologist in the Management of Eye Diseases A. A. Onyiaorah, N. N. Kizor-Akaraiwe, S. N. N. Nwosu West Afr J Med. 2022 June; 39 (6): 563-567 PMID  35749317 ORIGINAL ARTICLE Clinical Presentation and Intensity of Infection with Intestinal Helminths among School Children in Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria. B. O. Olopade, T. O. Charles-Eromosele, O. B. Olopade West Afr J Med. 2022 June; 39 (6): 568-572 PMID 35749378 ORIGINAL ARTICLE Primary Hypertension with Target Organ Damage among Apparently Healthy Secondary School Students in Osogbo, South-Western Nigeria O. V. Kayode, S. O. Oninla, J. A. O. Okeniyi, G. Oyedeji, A. O. Odeyemi, O. A. Abayomi West Afr J Med. 2022 June; 39 (6): 573-579 PMID 35749567 ORIGINAL ARTICLE Sex Hormone-Binding Globulin Level Enhances Prediction of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus in a Sub-Saharan African Population B. Basil, I. N. Mba, S. A. Adebisi, B. K. Myke-Mbata, E. K. Oghagbon West Afr J Med. 2022 June; 39 (6): 580-587 PMID 35749585 ORIGINAL ARTICLE Associated Psychological Factors of Viral Load among Self-Isolating Nigerian COVID-19 Patients T. Opakunle, O. Aloba, O. Opakunle, P. Olaitan, O. Adebimpe, O. Adeagbo West Afr J Med. 2022 June; 39 (6): 588-594 PMID 35749610 ORIGINAL ARTICLE Cervical Cancer Knowledge, Risk Factors and Screening Practices among Women Residing in Urban Slums of Lagos, Southwest, Nigeria T. Olubodun, M. R. Balogun, O. I. Olowoselu, V. A. Emina, U. U. Ugwuowo, O. O. Ogundele, M.Kerry, T. O. Charles-Eronmosele, A. B. Olubodun West Afr J Med. 2022 June; 39 (6):595-602 PMID 35749636 ORIGINAL ARTICLE Cord Blood Thyroid Stimulating Hormone Values in Healthy Term Babies delivered at Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital Bauchi, Northeastern Nigeria M. F. Bashir, H. A. Elechi, O. O. Jarrett, E. E. Oyenusi, A. Oduwole, N. Ibrahim, I. Ohuche, I. A. Adedeji, S. Adamu, J. Jingina, A. S. Adamu, L. M. Dattijo, Y. A. Misau West Afr J Med. 2022 June; 39 (6): 603-608 PMID 35749648 ORIGINAL ARTICLE The Prevalence and Outcome of Teenage Pregnancies in a Secondary Health Facility in Delta State, Nigeria: A Four-Year Retrospective Review N. S. Awunor, D. T. Obong, A. A. Nwachi, A. On-Emore, O. A. Oloya, K. O. Omoyibo, U. Onyejekwe West Afr J Med. 2022 June; 39 (6): 609-613 PMID 35752950 ORIGINAL ARTICLE Translation, Cultural Adaptation and Validation of the Hausa version of the Standardised Mini-Mental State Examination in Northeastern Nigeria T. Adeniji, A. Y. Oyeyemi West Afr J Med. 2022 June; 39 (6): 614-622 PMID 35752953 ORIGINAL ARTICLE Early Experience of Laparoscopic Surgery in a Teaching Hospital in Rural Nigeria C. C. Adumah, A. O. Mosanya, O. F. Salami, O. K. Apata, I. O. Ogundele, E. C. Onuoha West Afr J Med. 2022 May; 39 (5): 516-520 PMID  35633634 ORIGINAL ARTICLE Malignant Melanoma in Lagos, Nigeria: Elucidating Histopathologic Prognostic Factors O. O. Obadofin, K. B. Badmos, O. O. Omoseebi, A. A. F. Banjo West Afr J Med. 2022 June; 39 (6): 623-627 PMID 35752963 ORIGINAL ARTICLE Neurogenic Tumors of the Oral and Maxillofacial Region in a Nigerian Population R. Agbara, B. Fomete, K. U. Omeje West Afr J Med. 2022 June; 39 (6): 628-634 PMID 35752969 ORIGINAL ARTICLE Epidemiology and Management of Oculoplastic Disorders at a Tertiary Hospital: A 4-Year Review B. A. Adewara, S. A. Badmus, O. O. Awe, O. H. Onakpoya, B. O. Adegbehingbe, A. O. Adeoye West Afr J Med. 2022 June; 39 (6): 635-640 PMID 35752971 ORIGINAL ARTICLE Experiences of Multidisciplinary Working: Perspectives from the Wessex Ghana Stroke Partnership A. Akpalu, L. Sykes, K. Nkromah, J. Attoh, C. Osei-Yeboah, L. Johnson, C. Amponsah, F. Laryea, O. Anarfi, A. Shaw, L. Cullen, S. Easton, C. Fullbrook-Scanlon, C. Gordon, C. Spice West Afr J Med. 2022 June; 39 (6): 641-645 PMID  35752973 CASE REPORTS Disseminated Tuberculosis in a Nigerian Adolescent with Linear IgA Bullous Dermatosis: A Case Report and Review of Literature A. A. Gobir, S. O. Ariyibi, R. M. Ibraheem, A. R. Johnson, M.B. Abdulkadir, O. S. Katibi, P.O. Adeoye, E.A. Udoh, O.N. Ilesanmi, O. O. Folaranmi West Afr J Med. 2022 June; 39 (6): 646-650 PMID 35752975 PROCESSING AND PUBLICATION FEES The processing and the publication fees remain $60.00 and $150.00 respectively but the official college current exchange rate is N600 to $1.00 and is applicable to the journal. Payments should be made preferably in USD in line with the college requirements. However, if there is difficulty in transacting in USD, the equivalent could be paid in naira to the designated account. Bank Details for payment are as follows: Payment in Nigerian Naira Account Name: West African Journal Medicine Account Number: 0265229681 Bank: GT Bank Payment in Dollars (Domiciliary Account) Account Name: West African Journal Medicine Account Number: 0483489788 Bank: GT Bank Swift Code: GTBINGLA Sort Code: 058194010 JULY 2022 EDITION This edition is currently in the final stages of publishing. Corresponding authors of manuscripts are advised to kindly pay the statutory charges within the next one week in order to expedite the process. 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 - wajmeditorinchief@gmail.com. The following articles have been listed for the JULY 2022 edition. ARTICLES A RETROSPECTIVE STUDY ON CHANGING TRENDS OF ACQUIRED IMMUNODEFICIENCY SYNDROMERELATED KAPOSI’S SARCOMA IN NORTH-WESTERN NIGERIA MA Adeiza, U Abdullahi EFFECT OF OBESITY ON RESISTIN CONCENTRATIONS IN NORMAL, PRE-OBESE & OBESE APPARENTLY HEALTHY NIGERIAN-AFRICANS Obiageli Uzoamaka Agbogu-Ike, Dimie Ogoina, Geoffrey Chukwubuike Onyemelukwe ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY AFTER FIRST DOSE OF ASTRAZENECA COVID-19 VACCINE MANAGED IN A NIGERIAN HOSPITAL Asukwo Onukak, Effiong Akpan, Aniema Udo, Muriel Kalu EVALUATION OF THE PREVALENCE AND ANATOMIC TYPES OF CONGENITAL HEART DISEASES: AN ECHOCARDIOGRAPHIC STUDY IN A TERTIARY HOSPITAL IN NIGERIA Wilson E. Sadoh, Emmanuel Eyo-Ita, Stanley O. Okugbo THE RELIABILITY AND VALIDITY OF THE 5-ITEM WHO WELL-BEING INDEX (WHO-5) AMONGST DOCTORS AND NURSES IN NIGERIA Omonefe J. Seb-Akahomen, Esther O. Okogbenin, Olukunle M. Obagaye, Paul O. Erohubie, Benjamin E. Aweh SLEEP QUALITY IN A NIGERIAN COMMUNITY: PREVALENCE OF POOR SLEEP QUALITY, RISK FACTORS, AND HEALTH-RELATED QUALITY OF LIFE Abiodun Christopher Jemilohun, Oluwatoyin Adetutu Fasesan, Theophilus Oludare Ajiro, Kolawole Oluseyi Akande, Charles John Elikwu, Olufunke Oluwatosin Adeleye EVALUATION OF OBSTETRICIANS’ OPINION OF THROMBOCYTOPENIA IN PREGNANCY A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY Chilota Chibuife Efobi, Helen Chioma Okoye, Kaladada Korubo, Ifeanyichukwu Ezebialu, Osita Celestine John IMPACT OF SARS-CoV-2 PANDEMIC ON ANTIRETROVIRAL ACCESS AT A LARGE TREATMENT CENTRE IN LAGOS, NIGERIA ST Adaba, ME Tomilola, AO Salako, II Olojo, OO Odubela, SO Ekama, PN Ezemelue, IE Idigbe, TA Gbaja-Biamila, AZ Owolabi, BA Opaneye, EC Herbertson, AN David, OC Ezechi, BL Salako LATENT TUBERCULOSIS AMONG HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS (HIV) POSITIVE PATIENTS: PREVALENCE AND CORRELATES Bamidele David Ajayi, John Omotola Ogunkoya, Abel Onunu, Benson Okwara, Ogie Ehondo, Folake Olubunmi Ajayi PARENT-YOUTH SEXUAL DISCUSSION AND ITS INFLUENCE ON SEXUAL ACTIVITY AMONG UNDERGRADUATES IN A NIGERIAN UNIVERSITY Akinbajo Oluwabusola Adetola, Daniel Olusoji John, Adekoya Adesola Olubunmi, Abolurin Olufunmilola Olubisi, Akinbajo Akinkunmi Enoch, Adekoya Abiola Omobonike ASSOCIATION BETWEEN ABNORMAL SERUM LIPID LEVELS IN EARLY PREGNANCY AND DEVELOPMENT OF PREECLAMPSIA Ameh EL, Abdullahi IH, Offiong, Dalili SM, Agida ET, Isah AY PERCEPTION AND LEARNING SATISFACTION OF RESIDENT DOCTORS AMID COVID-19 PANDEMIC: ADAPTATION EXPERIENCE AT A VIRTUAL EDUCATIONAL COURSE IN INTERNAL MEDICINE William Onabumeh Balogun, Aanuoluwapo Adeyimika Afolabi, Adekemi Fadipe  MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTHCARE DELIVERY IN SECONDARY HEALTHCARE FACILITIES IN OYO STATE, NIGERIA: WORKING TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOAL 3 Tawakalit. O. Salam, Oluwaseun. O. Akinyemi KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDE OF FATHERS TOWARDS CHILDHOOD VACCINATION IN OGUN STATE, NIGERIA: A COMPARATIVE STUDY Sodeinde K. J, Amoran O. E, Adekoya A, Abolurin O, Imhonopi B. G, Bamidele J. O, Abiodun O SERUM IMMUNOGLOBULIN E AND VITAMIN D LEVELS IN ASTHMA PATIENTS IN ENUGU, NIGERIA: ASSOCIATION WITH ASTHMA CONTROL Madu D. Ibegbu, Chinenye E. Ebulue, Joy N. Eze, Chidi A. Ndubuisi, Oliver C. Orji, Joy E. Ikekpeazu, Cajetan C. Onyedum  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). INQUIRIES/COMPLAINTS For inquiries and complaints, please call +2348068925934 or send a message through whatsapp. WEBSITE The website (www.wajmed.com) is now fully functional. 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LATEST ISSUES - JUNE 2022 EDITION: WEST AFRICAN JOURNAL OF MEDICINE

 

West Afr J Med. 2022 June; 39 (6)

EDITORIAL NOTE

Overview of Primary Hypertension: A Clarion Call

K. M.Karaye

West Afr J Med. 2022 June; 39 (6): 555-556 PMID  35749273

 

ORIGINAL ARTICLES

Association between Consumption of Geophagic Substance and Helminthic Infection among Pregnant Women, in Kisii County, Kenya

G. G. Ratemo, S. K. Musyoki, B. O. Nyanchongi

West Afr J Med. 2022 June; 39 (6): 557-562 PMID   35749297

 

Diagnostic Correlation between General Practitioners and the Ophthalmologist in the Management of Eye Diseases

A. A. Onyiaorah, N. N. Kizor-Akaraiwe, S. N. N. Nwosu

West Afr J Med. 2022 June; 39 (6): 563-567 PMID  35749317

Clinical Presentation and Intensity of Infection with Intestinal Helminths among School Children in Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria.

B. O. Olopade, T. O. Charles-Eromosele, O. B. Olopade

West Afr J Med. 2022 June; 39 (6): 568-572 PMID 35749378

Primary Hypertension with Target Organ Damage among Apparently Healthy Secondary School Students in Osogbo, South-Western Nigeria

O. V. Kayode, S. O. Oninla, J. A. O. Okeniyi, G. Oyedeji, A. O. Odeyemi, O. A. Abayomi

West Afr J Med. 2022 June; 39 (6): 573-579 PMID 35749567 

Sex Hormone-Binding Globulin Level Enhances Prediction of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus in a Sub-Saharan African Population

B. Basil, I. N. Mba, S. A. Adebisi, B. K. Myke-Mbata, E. K. Oghagbon

West Afr J Med. 2022 June; 39 (6): 580-587 PMID 35749585

Associated Psychological Factors of Viral Load among Self-Isolating Nigerian COVID-19 Patients

T. Opakunle, O. Aloba, O. Opakunle, P. Olaitan, O. Adebimpe, O. Adeagbo

West Afr J Med. 2022 June; 39 (6): 588-594 PMID 35749610

Cervical Cancer Knowledge, Risk Factors and Screening Practices among Women Residing in Urban Slums of Lagos, Southwest, Nigeria

T. Olubodun, M. R. Balogun, O. I. Olowoselu, V. A. Emina, U. U. Ugwuowo, O. O. Ogundele, M.Kerry, T. O. Charles-Eronmosele, A. B. Olubodun

West Afr J Med. 2022 June; 39 (6):595-602 PMID 35749636

Cord Blood Thyroid Stimulating Hormone Values in Healthy Term Babies delivered at Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital Bauchi, Northeastern Nigeria

M. F. Bashir, H. A. Elechi, O. O. Jarrett, E. E. Oyenusi, A. Oduwole, N. Ibrahim, I. Ohuche, I. A. Adedeji, S. Adamu, J. Jingina, A. S. Adamu, L. M. Dattijo, Y. A. Misau

West Afr J Med. 2022 June; 39 (6): 603-608 PMID 35749648

 The Prevalence and Outcome of Teenage Pregnancies in a Secondary Health Facility in Delta State, Nigeria: A Four-Year Retrospective Review

N. S. Awunor, D. T. Obong, A. A. Nwachi, A. On-Emore, O. A. Oloya, K. O. Omoyibo, U. Onyejekwe

West Afr J Med. 2022 June; 39 (6): 609-613 PMID 35752950

 Translation, Cultural Adaptation and Validation of the Hausa version of the Standardised Mini-Mental State Examination in Northeastern Nigeria

T. Adeniji, A. Y. Oyeyemi

West Afr J Med. 2022 June; 39 (6): 614-622 PMID 35752953

Malignant Melanoma in Lagos, Nigeria: Elucidating Histopathologic Prognostic Factors

O. O. Obadofin, K. B. Badmos, O. O. Omoseebi, A. A. F. Banjo

West Afr J Med. 2022 June; 39 (6): 623-627 PMID 35752963 

 Neurogenic Tumors of the Oral and Maxillofacial Region in a Nigerian Population

R. Agbara, B. Fomete, K. U. Omeje

West Afr J Med. 2022 June; 39 (6): 628-634 PMID 35752969

Epidemiology and Management of Oculoplastic Disorders at a Tertiary Hospital: A 4-Year Review

B. A. Adewara, S. A. Badmus, O. O. Awe, O. H. Onakpoya, B. O. Adegbehingbe, A. O. Adeoye

West Afr J Med. 2022 June; 39 (6): 635-640 PMID 35752971

Experiences of Multidisciplinary Working: Perspectives from the Wessex Ghana Stroke Partnership

A. Akpalu, L. Sykes, K. Nkromah, J. Attoh, C. Osei-Yeboah, L. Johnson, C. Amponsah, F. Laryea, O. Anarfi, A. Shaw, L. Cullen, S. Easton, C. Fullbrook-Scanlon, C. Gordon, C. Spice

West Afr J Med. 2022 June; 39 (6): 641-645 PMID  35752973

 

CASE REPORT

Disseminated Tuberculosis in a Nigerian Adolescent with Linear IgA Bullous Dermatosis: A Case Report and Review of Literature

A. A. Gobir, S. O. Ariyibi, R. M. Ibraheem, A. R. Johnson, M.B. Abdulkadir, O. S. Katibi, P.O. Adeoye, E.A. Udoh, O.N. Ilesanmi, O. O. Folaranmi

West Afr J Med. 2022 June; 39 (6): 646-650 PMID 35752975