Tuesday, 31 January 2023

West African Journal of Medicine - LATEST ISSUE - WAJM VOL. 40. N0. 1, 2023

From The Desk of The Editor-in-Chief

JANUARY 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

LATEST ISSUE - WAJM VOL. 40. N0. 1, 2023 

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 ARTICLES

Anthropometric Indices for Predicting Hypertension among General Outpatient Clinic Attendees of Federal Medical Centre, Bida, Nigeria

M. Mamman, P. N. Gara, S. A. Adefemi, O. M. Imade

West Afr J Med Jan. 2023; 40(1): 5-10  PMID: 36716163

ORIGINAL ARTICLE

Clinical Correlates of Common Acute Heart Failure Syndrome

E. J. Ogbemudia, O. D. Aghimien

West Afr J Med Jan. 2023; 40(1): 11-16  PMID: 36716205

ORIGINAL ARTICLE

Determinants of Interest in Nephrology Career Choice among Internal Medicine Junior Residents in Nigeria

O. A. Adejumo, O. G. Egbi, E. Okaka, M. O. Ogiator, B. L. Ademola, S. C. Ngoka, A. C. Enikuomehin, O. S. Abolarin, I. R. Edeki

West Afr J Med Jan. 2023; 40(1): 17-24  PMID: 36716222

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

Clinical Characteristics, Management, and Six-Month Outcomes after Discharge of Patients Admitted for Acute Heart Failure in Ibadan, Nigeria

O. Adebayo, O. S. Ogah, A. Adebiyi, A. Aje, A. M. Adeoye, O. Oladapo

West Afr J Med  Jan.2023; 40(1): 30-44  PMID 36716269

ORIGINAL ARTICLE

Effects of Integrated Vector Management in the Control of Malaria Infection: An Intervention Study in a Malaria Endemic Community in Nigeria

D. Nwaneri, E. Ifebi, O. O. Oviawe, R. Roberts, R. Parker, E. Rich, A. Yoder, J. Kempeneer,  M. Ibadin

West Afr J Med Jan. 2023; 40(1): 44-54 PMID 36716288

ORIGINAL ARTICLE

Prevalence and Pattern of Feeding Problems and Relationship to Motor Function Severity in Children with Cerebral Palsy in Umuahia

R. I. Chidomere, I. K. Ukpabi,N. K. Chukwudi, U. U. Onyeonoro, N. C. Ojinnaka

West Afr J Med Jan. 2023; 40(1): 55-59  PMID: 36716306

ORIGINAL ARTICLE

Evaluation of Impact of Ophthalmology Rotation on Family Medicine Practice in Northern Nigeria: A Multicenter Study

F. J. Oyediji, R. J. Alfin, N. G. Bupwatda

West Afr J Med Jan. 2023; 40(1): 60-66  PMID: 36716338

ORIGINAL ARTICLE

Outcome of Community-Based Antiretroviral Drug Refill among Stable Human Immunodeficiency Virus Patients Accessing Care at a Tertiary Center in Abuja, Nigeria: A 3-Year Review

V. G. Kwaghe, I. Abubakar, N. Kumtong, L. Rapnap, M. Jamda

West Afr J Med Jan. 2023; 40(1): 67-71  PMID: 36716456

ORIGINAL ARTICLE

Prescription Patterns and Patient Care Practices in Two Tertiary Hospitals in South-South Nigeria

S. O. Oghuvwu, A. Isah

West Afr J Med Jan. 2023; 40(1): 78-83  PMID: 36716501

ORIGINAL ARTICLE

Smartphone Ownership and the Willingness to receive Mobile Health Services among Patients with Hypertension in Nigeria

B. F. Dele-Ojo, O. D. Ojo, O. A. Omopariola, T. I. A. Oseni, J. A. Ogunmodede, O. Busari, E. O. Amu, A. Adefioye

West Afr J Med Jan. 2023; 40(1): 84-89  PMID: 36716505

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

REVIEW ARTICLE 

Peripartum Cardiomyopathy: A Review Article

K. M. Karaye, M. N. Shehu, M. Ngantcha, A. Bonny, M. A. Awad

West Afr J Med Jan. 2023; 40(1): 104-113  PMID: 36718666

PROCESSING AND PUBLICATION FEES

The 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

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Sort Code: 058194010

FEBRUARY 2023 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 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

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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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