From The Desk of The Editor-in-ChiefJANUARY 2023 NEWSLETTER | Dear Colleague, I wish you all a happy and a prosperous new year. It is my pleasure to present the maiden edition of the Journal newsletter for January 2023. I would like to appreciate the authors, reviewers and the two colleges (West African College of Physicians and West African College of Surgeons) for their support and collaboration through 2022. WAJM VOLUME 39, NUMBER 12, DECEMBER 2022 The printed copies of this 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 40, NUMBER 1 JANUARY 2023 The contents of the current issues are listed below. The free abstract-text content of this edition can be accessed on the journal website and on PubMed Central amongst others. | | | | | | | | | ORIGINAL ARTICLE Addressing Unmet Surgical Needs in an Underserved Nigerian Community: Report of a ‘Town and Gown’ Initiative O. Olasehinde, A. Adesunkanmi, A. O. Aaron, A. O. Adetoye, A. Talabi, S. O. A. Olateju, T. A.Ojumu, M. S. Adam, R. K. Babade, T. O. Mohammed, A. A. Aderounmu, B. Mustapha, P. Ojeyemi, K. Yusuf , O. E. Adejumo, K. N. Badru, J. Soji-Adereti, A. Adeyemo, A. S. Olowookere, Y. B. Amusa, O. O. Adegbehingbe, B. O. Adegbehingbe, O. A. Sowande West Afr J Med Jan. 2023; 40(1): 25-29 PMID: 36716240 | | | | | | | | | | | | ORIGINAL ARTICLE Physical Activity among Healthcare Workers in a Major Tertiary Hospital, Southeast Nigeria U. U. Nnadozie, E. M. Anekwu, N. C. Asouzu, C. C. Maduba, C. I. Madu, A. A. Nnadozie, E. O. Anekwu, N. C. Asouzu, C. Odo, U. S. D. Unigwe West Afr J Med Jan. 2023; 40(1): 72-77 PMID: 36716489 | | | | | | ORIGINAL ARTICLE The Burden of Unsafe Abortion Six Years before the COVID-19 Era in a Nigerian Tertiary Hospital: An Analytical Retrospective Study O. D. Obadina, A. E. Ubom, A. A. Adewole, P. C. Oriji, A. Musa, P. O. Fiebai, T. G. Onile, S. Nyeche, E. Gbejegbe, S. O. Sule, T. O. Adebawojo, J. I. Ikimalo West Afr J Med Jan. 2023; 40(1): 90-96 PMID: 36716707 | | | | | | | | | | PROCESSING AND PUBLICATION FEESThe Journal has reviewed its processing and the publication charges in line with the current exchange rate approved by the college and this is applicable to the journal. From January 1st 2023, all transactions will be based on the new exchange rate of N750 to $1.00. 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.Processing Fee: $60.00 - Naira Equivalent is #45,000.00 Publication Fee: $150.00 - Naira Equivalent is #112,500.00 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 | FEBRUARY 2023 EDITIONThis 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 FEBRUARY 2023 edition. | | ARTICLES PSYCHOSOCIAL IMPACT OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COVID-19 PROTOCOLS Habeeb Ogundipe, Dabota Yvonne Buowari, Khayrah Dosunmu | | KNOWLEDGE, PERCEPTIONS, AND LEVELS OF UTILISATION OF E-LEARNING AMONG MEDICAL STUDENTS IN NIGERIA Adesola O. Adekoya, Osaze Ehioghae, Oluwaseyitan A. Adesegun, Abiola O. Adekoya, Olufunmilola O. Abolurin, Akolade O. Idowu, Kolawole J. Sodeinde, Funmilola T. Taiwo, Oyinkan O. Babayode, Ibukunolu O. Ogundele, Collins C. Adumah | | IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON MANAGEMENT AND OUTCOMES OF CERVICOFAFACIAL INFECTIONS IN A MAXILLOFACIAL CENTRE Fomete B, Adebayo ET, Agbara R, Ikekhuame EA, Omeje KU, Nasir G | | REHABILITATION OF THE SEVERELY VISUALLY IMPAIRED AND THE BLIND IN A DEVELOPING COUNTRY Adedayo O Adio | | PREVALENCE AND AETIOLOGY OF VISUAL IMPAIRMENT AND BLINDNESS IN PERSONS WITH HIV/AIDS ON HIGHLY ACTIVE ANTI-RETROVIRAL THERAPY IN BENIN CITY, NIGERIA Odarosa M Uhumwangho, Catherine U. Ukponmwan, Benson U. Okwara, Evaristus Oseiwe Oboh | | MEDICAL AND DENTAL STUDENTS PERCEPTIONS OF THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT DURING ANATOMIC PATHOLOGY PLACEMENT AT OBAFEMI AWOLOWO UNIVERSITY ILE-IFE, NIGERIA GO Omoniyi-Esan, N Naidoo, AO Fatusi | | NAPKIN DERMATITIS: SKIN HYDRATION LEVELS AND SKIN CARE PRACTICES AMONGST CHILDREN AT URBAN COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH CENTRE, ILE-IFE, NIGERIA Afolabi O, Ajani A.A, Akinboro A.O, Olasode O.A, Onayemi E.O | | PSYCHOSOCIAL FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH SUBSTANCE USE AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN ILORIN, NIGERIA Omotoso A.B.O, Makanjuola A.B, Abiodun O.A | | MUSCULOSKELETAL PAIN AND HEALTH-RELATED QUALITY OF LIFE OF OCCUPATIONAL DRIVERS IN SOUTHWEST NIGERIA A.K. Jimoh, J.T. Jimoh, T.O. Akinola | | KNOWLEDGE AND WILLINGNESS TO ACCEPT VASECTOMY AS A METHOD OF FAMILY PLANNING AMONG MARRIED MALE WORKERS IN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA, ENUGU CAMPUS. ENUGU STATE. NIGERIA Ancilla Kate Umeobieri, Chukwukasi Wilson Kassy, Victor Chukwuemeka Umeh,Chukwudi Williams Uzoagba – Onyekwere, Edema Wednesday Uko,Onyedikachi Joseph Ukonu | | PRIMARY SMALL INTESTINAL NON-HODGKIN’S LYMPHOMA Udo, Isaac Assam, Nwafor, Chukwuemeka Charles | | BLOOD COAGULATION NORMALIZATION EFFECT OF PARKIA BIGLOBOSA SEED ON POTASSIUM BROMATE-INDUCED COAGULOPATHY N. I. Ugwu, C. L. Uche, A. A. Ogbenna, N. M. Chika-Igwenyi, C. A. Onyeaghala, S. F. Orji, C. N. Ugwu, C. Igwenyi, O. I. N. Onyekachi, M. U. Nwobodo, I. O. Abali, C. E. Iwuoha, and A. I. Airaodion | | RISK PERCEPTION AMONGST PETROL PUMP ATTENDANTS AND ANALYSIS OF INDISCRIMINATE SITING OF PETROL STATIONS IN ENUGU METROPOLIS. Wilson C. Kassy, Casmir N. Ochie, Chinazo A. Aniebue, Anne C. Ndu, Sussan U. Arinze – Onyia, Emmanuel N. Aguwa, Theodora A. Okeke. | | ATTENUATING PRESSOR RESPONSE TO LARYNGOSCOPY AND ENDOTRACHEAL INTUBATION IN CONTROLLED HYPERTENSIVES THE EFFECT OF COMBINING LIDOCAINE AND MAGNESIUM SULPHATE Ibiribigbe WO, Idehen HO, Amadasun FE | | 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. Procedures and steps on how to navigate the website is available on the homepage and on the monthly newsletter you receive from us. Everyone is encouraged to actively engage content of the website. This will improve the impact factor of the journal. Recently published articles and past articles are available for free download to registered users. | | | Thank you. I look forward to receive your suggestions and feedbacks as we commence production for the year. keep strong and stay safe as we look ahead to the New Year with good health and prosperity. Prof. G. E. Erhabor Editor-in-Chief West African Journal of Medicine |
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