From The Desk of The Editor-in-ChiefMARCH 2023 NEWSLETTER | Dear Colleague, It is my pleasure to present the Journal newsletter for March 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 continuous support. For a few months now we have commenced Open access. Open access is a great way to increase visibility and access to your published articles. It allows readers to access your work and is beneficial for readers, especially in the West African Sub-region and globally. You can access and download articles from the journal website. WAJM VOLUME 40, NUMBER 2, FEBRUARY 2023 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 the corresponding authors by courier service. Authors and those interested in copies of this edition can request it at the journal office or send an email to the Editor-in-Chief via wajmeditorinchief@gmail.com | | | WAJM VOLUME 40, NUMBER 3 MARCH 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 A Clinico-Pathological Study of Vulvo-Vaginal Disease at a Nigerian Tertiary Health Facility I. Emmanuel, P. O. Akpa, D. Yakubu, E. N. Yakubu, B. S. Otene, B. C. Dallang, B. K. Adedeji, B. W. Audu, T. N. Fadok, C. Amaike, A. N. Manasseh, B. M. Mandong West Afr J Med 2023; 40(3):241-246 PMID: 37017190 | | | | | | | | | | ORIGINAL ARTICLE Evaluation of Primary School Health Environment in Ido/Osi Local Government Area, Ekiti State, Nigeria E. O. Adeyemi, O. S. Olatunya, O. B. Bolaji, O. A. Lawal, W. A. Ajetunmobi, A. O. Adaje, C. E. Onyema, P. N. Omefe, O. Fayemi, S. O. Ajigbotosho, J. C. Okolugbo West Afr J Med 2023; 40(3):277-283 PMID: 37017477 | | | | ORIGINAL ARTICLE Effect of COVID-19 Pandemic on Utilization of Paediatric Health Services at the Federal Medical Centre, Asaba, Nigeria B. U. Ezeonwu, C. O. Okike, K. A. Adeniran, E. E. Omoyibo, E. Onyeka-Okite, H. I. Opara, U. C. Ajanwenyi Joseph, O. M. Uwadia, A. A. Okolo West Afr J Med 2023; 40(3):292-297 PMID: 37017690 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 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 | APRIL 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 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 APRIL 2023 edition. | | ARTICLES EFFECT OF ANTIDEPRESANT ON MEDICATION ADHERENCE AMONG TYPE 2 DIABETIC PATIENTS WITH DEPRESSION ACCESSING CARE IN GOPC OF FETHI Gabriel-Alayode OE, Omotola SL, Elegbede OT, Ajetunmobi OA, Agboola SM, Jimoh AK, Elegbede AO
| | PREMATURE ATHEROSCLEROTIC CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE: A CASE OF MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION SEVEN YEARS AFTER BENTALL PROCEDURE IN A NIGERIAN MAN Osibowale BT, Ogah OS, Adebiyi AA, Obasuyi VA, Adeleke KT, Oresegun OO, Aje A, Adeoye AM | | RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PERIODONTAL DISEASE, DENTAL CARIES AND THE RISK INDICATORS FOR CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE IN LAGOS, NIGERIA Oyapero Afolabi, Enone Lillian Lami, Moronkola Ramon, Ojikutu Rasheedat Oluwakemi | | KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE, AND PRACTICE IN THE PREVENTION OF NOSOCOMIAL INFECTIONS AMONG THE HOSPITAL STAFF OF A NIGERIAN TERTIARY HOSPITAL Ekomobong Friday Mbon, Okebalama Victor Chimezie, Osaze Ehioghae, Oluwaseyitan Andrew Adesegun, Bamidele Emmanuel Fikayo | | PSYCHOMETRIC PROPERTIES OF THE MODIFIED FAMILY AFFLUENCE SCALE (FAS II) AMONG ADOLESCENTS IN NIGERIA: A PRELIMINARY REPORT Franklin Ifeanyi Eleazu, Bassey Eyo Edet, Emmanuel Aniekan Essien, Chidi John Okafor, Anya Chiemeka Okoro, Owoidoho Udofia | | VASCULAR ACCESS IN HEMODIALYSIS PECULIARITIES IN A LOW-INCOME SETTING, PATTERN, PREVALENCE AND RELATIONSHIP WITH INTRADIALYTIC EVENTS AND DIALYSIS DOSE Peter Kehinde Uduagbamen, Michael Sanusi, Folashade Olubunmi Soyinka FO, Olumide Baz Udom, Akinwale F. Ogunlade, Oluwatomiwa A. Omokore, Christian Chibuike Emmanuel
| | BONE MINERAL DENSITY AND VITAMIN D STATUS IN NIGERIANS: THE IMPACT OF HIV Esala E. Abene, Zumnan M. Gimba, Holly Rawizza, Gabriel Odoh, Ganiyu A. Amusa, Daniel Y. Chundusu, Lucius C. Imoh, Emmanuel I. Agaba, Solomon A. Sagay | | ASSESSMENT OF DRUG HISTORY INFORMATION IN REFERRAL LETTERS TO THE ANTIRETROVIRAL THERAPY OUTPATIENT SPECIALIST CLINIC OF A FEDERAL TEACHING HOSPITAL IN ILORIN O. A Agede, M.O Bojuwoye, J.A Ogunmodede | | A REVIEW OF SCROTAL ULTRASONOGRAPHY IN UYO, NIGERIA Nwafor Nkem Nnenna, Eyo Itoro Paul, Ogholoh Oghenetejiri Denise, Nwafor Chukwuemeka Charles | | AN EVALUATION OF PLATELET FACTOR 4, BETA-THROMBOGLOBULIN AND MEAN PLATELET VOLUME IN THE ASSESSMENT OF THROMBOTIC RISKS IN SUBJECTS WITH DIABETIC MELLITUS SUBJECTS AT LAGOS STATE UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL, IKEJA, LAGOS, NIGERIA Dada O. Akinola, Dada O. Adeyemi, Akinbami A. Akinsegun, Bamiro .A.Rafatu, Uche. I. Ebele, Adeyemi. O. Ibukun, Kareem. O.Abdulateef, Okunowo O.Bolanle, Dosu .M.Rihanna | | EVALUATION OF HOMOCYSTEINE STATUS AND ITS CORRELATION WITH DISEASE SEVERITY IN INDIVIDUALS WITH SICKLE CELL ANAEMIA IN STEADY STATE Ngozi Immaculata UGWU, Patrick Onochie MANAFA, Stephen Ejike AGINA, Christian Ejike ONAH, Emmanuel Chide OKOCHA | | ASSESSMENT OF HEALTHCARE-SEEKING BEHAVIOUR AND SELF-MEDICATION AMONG ADULT PATIENTS WITH GASTROINTESTINAL SYMPTOMS AT A RURAL CLINIC IN THE NIGER DELTA OF NIGERIA Dienye NP, Imarhiagbe C, Dan-Jumbo A I, Dienye PO, Uriah S, Nnadi NO, Akinla C | | YELLOW FEVER DISEASE: PATTERN OF PRESENTATION OF PATIENTS IN FEDERAL MEDICAL CENTRE, ASABA, DELTA STATE, NIGERIA Aigbokhaode AQ, Orhue NL, Ojimba AO, Ugoeze FC, Origbo CE, Caleb D, Ezemenahi SI, Ekhator NP, Mkpuma U, Okereke JI, Osiatuma VA, Ezunu EO | | OUTCOME OF PATIENTS WITH COMMON ENDOCRINE DISEASES WHO HAD COVID-19 IN TWO CENTERS IN LAGOS, NIGERIA A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY Oluwole O, Fashola W, Olopade OB, Odeniyi IA, Fasanmade OA, Oluwapelumi Oluwole | GENDER DIFFERENCES IN CLINICAL CHARACTERISTICS AND LIFESTYLE BEHAVIOURS OF OVERWEIGHT AND OBESE ADOLESCENTS Iduoriyekemwen N J, Abiodun M T, Sadoh W E, Onyiriuka A N | | 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 are available on the homepage and in the monthly newsletter you receive from us. Everyone is encouraged to actively engage with the content of the website. This will improve the impact factor of the journal. Published articles and past articles are available for free download to registered users. | | | Thank you. I look forward to receiving your suggestions and feedback. Prof. G. E. Erhabor Editor-in-Chief West African Journal of Medicine |
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