From The Desk of The Editor-in-Chief | | Dear Colleague, It is with great pleasure that I present the Book of Abstracts for the 48th Annual General and Scientific Meeting (AGSM) of the West African College of Physicians (WACP), held in Abuja, Nigeria. This edition reflects the vibrant intellectual exchange and research excellence that define our esteemed college. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) and the leadership of WACP for delivering an exceptional conference experience. Their remarkable dedication and meticulous planning have elevated this event's profile, solidifying its reputation as a premier platform for knowledge sharing and professional collaboration across West Africa and beyond. This year’s AGSM provided a robust platform for engaging discussions and fostering collaborations among professionals, experts, and thought leaders from various disciplines. The Book of Abstracts encapsulates these efforts, showcasing innovative research and practical insights that embody the scientific rigor and commitment to medical excellence for which WACP is renowned. With over 100 abstracts spanning diverse fields of medicine, this compilation highlights research efforts that make meaningful contributions to their respective disciplines. We encourage all authors to submit their full manuscripts to the West African Journal of Medicine (WAJM) for publication. This ensures that their work reaches a wide audience of healthcare professionals and stakeholders, fostering dialogue and driving further innovation in our field. The full e-copy of the Book of Abstracts is accessible and downloadable via the journal's website at https://tinyurl.com/33bz9m7n Authors may also connect with the college's leadership or the LOC to obtain a hard copy. Additionally, the abstracts are available on PubMed. Simply click on the title of any abstract to navigate directly to its PubMed entry. | | WAJM VOLUME 41, (11 Suppl 1) NOVEMBER 2024 The contents of the supplement 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. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | A13 EFFECT OF ELECTRONIC SHORT MESSAGE SERVICE REMINDERS ON MEDICATION ADHERENCE AMONG HYPERTENSIVE PATIENTS IN KATSINA STATE: A QUASIEXPERIMENTAL STUDY *Lawal Aminu, Suleiman Bello Abdullahi, Abdulhakeem Abayomi Olorukooba, Khadeejah Liman Hamza, Bilkisu Usman, Amir Abdulkadir, Shaimau Kabir Abba, Shamsuddeen Suleiman Yahaya, Nafisa Sani Nass, Lawal Amadu, Zaharaddeen Babandi Shuaibu, Salamatu Belgore, Hadiza Iliyasu, Umar Muhammad Umar, Bashar Muhammad Jibril, Suleiman Saidu Bashir, Adam Ahmad, Fahad Abubakar Saulawa, Muawiyyah Sufiyan Babale, Alhaji Aliyu Abubakar, Abduljalil Umar Abdullahi, Tanko Umar Yakasai, Muktar Ahmed Gadanya, Abubakar SadeeqIsah West Afr J Med. November 2024; 41 (11 Suppl 1): S9-S10 PMID: 39530782 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | A29 POINT-OF-CARE DEVELOPMENTAL SCREENING IN THE CHILDREN'S EMERGENCY ROOM: A PRELIMINARY REPORT *C. N. P Mbachu, N. L. Nwibo, C. L. Onyejiaka, C. P. Umeugoji, C. V. Ele, S. C. Nnorum, S. K. Onah, N. G. Obichukwu, C. C. Ezechukwu, J. C. Ebenebe, West Afr J Med. November 2024; 41 (11 Suppl 1): S18 PMID: 39535435 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | A48 PATTERN OF MORBIDITY OF PATIENTS ADMITTED TO NIGERIAN TERTIARY-LEVEL HOSPITALS: INSIGHTS FROM THE MOHOPA STUDY K. M. Karaye, E. M. Umuerri, I. Onwuekwe, A. M. Daiyab, R. N. Sani, C. Anjorin, H. Iheonye, Z. G. Habib, A. Onunu, A. G. Habib, A. Ogunniyi A; on behalf of the MOHOPA Study Investigators West Afr J Med. November 2024; 41 (11 Suppl 1): S28-S29 PMID: 39540245 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | A65 THE IBADAN CHRONIC HEART FAILURE REGISTRY: RATIONALE, DESIGN AND GENDER DIFFERENCES IN THE INITIAL 1290 PARTICIPANTS Okechukwu S. Ogah, Taiwo A. Adedokun, Dike B. Ojji, Oni Opeyemi, Akintunde A. Abiodun, Sadiq H. Ringim, Sabiu M. Hamza, Raphael Anakwue, Peter Mba, Ido E. Ukpeh, Okezie Uba-Mgbemena, Oladipupo O. Fasan, Elizabeth T. Emmanuel, Muhammad N. Shehu, Sanusi Garba, Taiwo Olunuga, Saheed O. Adebayo, Maduka Chiedozie James, Offia E. Mark, Folasade A. Daniel, Ayotunde Raheem, Iheonye Henry O., Ugoeze Nneka Iloeje, Chesa Abram Mankwe, Suraj A. Ogunyemi, Olumide A. Akinyele, Freedom Enerho, Ejiroghene M. Umuerri, Tolulope T. Shogade, Aquaowo U. Udosen, Emmanuel Auchi Edafe, C. E. Nwafor, Muhammad A Usman, Kamilu M. Karaye, Adewole Adebiyi West Afr J Med. November 2024; 41 (11 Suppl 1): S38 PMID: 39540814 | A66 THE NIGERIAN ATRIAL FIBRILLATION NATIONAL REGISTRY: RATIONALE, DESIGN AND EARLY FINDINGS Okechukwu S. Ogah, Taiwo A. Adedokun, Dike B. Ojji, Oni Opeyemi, Akintunde A. Abiodun, Sadiq H. Ringim, Sabiu M. Hamza, Raphael Anakwue, Peter Mba, Ido E. Ukpeh, Okezie Uba-Mgbemena, Oladipupo O. Fasan, Elizabeth T. Emmanuel, Muhammad N. Shehu, Sanusi Garba, Taiwo Olunuga, Saheed O. Adebayo, MadukaChiedozie James, Offia E. Mark, Folasade A. Daniel, Ayotunde Raheem, Iheonye Henry O., Ugoeze Nneka Iloeje, Chesa Abram Mankwe, Suraj A. Ogunyemi,Olumide A. Akinyele, Freedom Enerho, Ejiroghene M. Umuerri, Tolulope T. Shogade, Aquaowo U. Udosen,Emmanuel Auchi Edafe, C. E. Nwafor, Muhammad A. Usman, Kamilu M. Karaye, Adewole Adebiyi West Afr J Med. November 2024; 41 (11 Suppl 1): S38-S39 PMID: 39540874 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | A84 A PROTOCOL FOR ACCELERATING THE ADOPTION OF EVIDENCE-BASED MATERNAL, NEWBORN, CHILD, AND NUTRITION HEALTH (MNCNH) INNOVATIONS TO REDUCE MATERNAL MORTALITY IN NIGERIA R. N. Ogu, H. Galadanci, O. Maduka, V. Agala, O. Adebiyi, U. C. Madubueze, B. W. Alatishe-Muhammad, A. Peter, A. A. Dorayi, S. A. Bello, T. Amole, B. M. Musa, A. A. Wakili, B. Fagbemi, K. Omonoju, O. Abodunrin West Afr J Med. November 2024; 41 (11 Suppl 1): S49-S50 PMID: 39541502 | | | | | | | | A92 DECENTRALIZED IMMUNIZATION MONITORING: LESSONS LEARNED FROM FOUR STATES - NIGERIA Mohammed Yahaya, Adam Attahiru, Tukur Mustapha, Nurudeen Aliyu, Musa Melton, Ismaial Habila, Fiyidi Mikailu, Talatu Buba Bello, Hyelshilni Waziri, Bernsah Damian Lawong, Ndadilnasiya Endie Waziri, Moreen Kamateeka, Adewole Adefisoye, Nwajiaku Ijeoma Joy, Bilkisu Abdullahi, Garba Mustafa, Ismail Auwalu, Wisdom Margaret, Amal Oladimeji, Nememma Makachi Agu, Success Ocholangba Abah, Aminu Garba Magashi, Muhammad Usman, Nancy Voller, Teemar Fisseha, Nassor Mohamed, Joseph Valadez, Willam Vargas, Gustavo Caetano Correa, Heidi W. Reynolds, Patrick Nguku West Afr J Med. November 2024; 41 (11 Suppl 1): S54 PMID: 39545323 | A93 DEPRESSION AS A PREDICTOR OF OPIOID USE DISORDER IN SICKLE CELL DISEASE PATIENTS M. U. Umar, *A. I. Yakubu, A. T. Bakare, S. B. Abubakar, A. Abubakar, A. Bello, U. Uzairu Abdullahi, Z. Abdurrahman, A. D. Mohammad, A. Y. Sanusi, A. Ladan, H. B. Abubakar, B. B. Umar, S. Junaidu, A. H. Ibrahim West Afr J Med. November 2024; 41 (11 Suppl 1): S54-S55 PMID: 39545309 | | A95 PATHWAYS TO CARE AMONG PATIENTS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS AT USMANU DANFODIYO UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL, SOKOTO, NIGERIA A. I. Yakubu, M. U. Umar, A. T. Bakare, S. B. Abubakar, A. Abubakar, A. Bello, U. Uzairu Abdullahi, Z. Abdurrahman, A. D. Mohammad, A. Y. Sanusi, A. Ladan, H. B. Abubakar, B. B. Umar, S Junaidu, A. H. Ibrahim West Afr J Med. November 2024; 41 (11 Suppl 1): S56 PMID: 39545371 | | A97 PREVALENCE OF HYPOCALCAEMIA IN A SELECTED POPULATION IN KANO: CALL FOR METABOLOMICS AND GENETIC PROFILING FOR RISK PREDICTION Zainab U. Ibrahim, Sherifah Sheriff , Hassan A. Murtala, Usman Ali, Zainab A. Mustapha, Halima Haladu, Nabila A. Yau, Rabi'atu A. Bichi, Aminu A. Yusuf, Kabiru Abdulsalam, Aishatu L. Adamu, Aisha M. Nalado, Idris Y. Mohammed, Mahmoud U. Sani, C. William Wester, Muktar H. Aliyu, Hamisu M. Salihu West Afr J Med. November 2024; 41 (11 Suppl 1): S57 PMID: 39545459 | | | | | | | INQUIRIES/COMPLAINTS For inquiries and complaints, please call +2348068925934 or send a message through whatsApp. | WEBSITE The website (www.wajmed.com) is fully functional. 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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