From The Desk of The Editor-in-Chief APRIL  2022 NEWSLETTER Dear Colleagues, It is a pleasure to present the Journal newsletter for April 2022. I would like to appreciate the authors, reviewers and the two 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 3, MARCH 2022 The printed copies of the March edition are available at the West African Journal of Medicine (WAJM) office at 6, Taylor Drive, Edmund Crescent, Medical Compound, Yaba, Lagos State. Corresponding authors have been sent their complimentary copies by courier service. Authors and those interested in copies of this edition can request at the journal office or send an email to wajmeditorinchief@gmail.com WAJM VOLUME 39, NUMBER 4 APRIL 2022 Listed below are the articles ahead of print for the April 2022 Journal edition. The free abstract-text content of this edition can be accessed on PubMed Central, EMBASE, Excerpta Medica, and African Index Medicus, amongst others. EDITORIAL NOTES Lifestyle Habits, Stress Perception and Quality of Life A.G. Nmadu West Afr J Med. 2022 APRIL; 39 (4): 323-325  PMID  35488844 ORIGINAL ARTICLES Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude and Factors Influencing Uptake of COVID-19 Vaccine among Traders at Edaiken Market, Uselu, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria O. E. Obarisiagbon, N. Mokogwu West Afr J Med. 2022 April; 39 (4): 327-335  PMID  35488853 ORIGINAL ARTICLE Adolescent Obesity and its Association with Socio-Demographic Profile, Lifestyle Factors, Dietary and Physical Activity Patterns; Findings from Southwestern Nigeria A. A. Adeomi, M. D. Olodu, R. O. Akande, S. Yaya, A. Adediti, R. Ajibade West Afr J Med. 2022 February; 39 (2) 119-126 PMID 35277954 ORIGINAL ARTICLE Comparative Analysis of Left Ventricular Geometry in Adult Nigerians with and without Chronic Kidney Disease: Results from Ibadan CRECKID STUDY A. M. Adeoye, B. T. Osibowale, O. Adebayo, A. T. Adeyanju, B. O. Tayo, G. A. Fakunle, A. O. Ojo West Afr J Med. 2022 April; 39 (4): 336-342  PMID  35488873 ORIGINAL ARTICLE Evaluation of the Efficacy of Platelet-Rich Plasma versus Platelet-Rich Fibrin in Alleviating Postoperative Inflammatory Morbidities after Lower Third Molar Surgery: A Double-Blind Randomized Study O. Osagie, B. D. Saheeb, E. P. Egbor West Afr J Med. 2022 April; 39 (4): 343-349  PMID 35488875 ORIGINAL ARTICLE Giant Ameloblastoma and the Risk of Recurrence: Experiences from a Tertiary Hospital B. Fomete, M. O. A. Samaila, K. U. Omeje, R. Agbara, S. Abdullahi, E. T. Adebayo, E. A. Ikhekuamen West Afr J Med. 2022 April; 39 (4): 350-354  PMID 35488879 ORIGINAL ARTICLE The Indirect Victims of COVID-19: Perception of Non-COVID-19 Patients about the Effect of Closure of the Medical Outpatient Services on their Health   J. A. Ogunmodede, O. A. Bolarinwa, A. J. Ogunmodede, M. O. Bojuwoye, A. H. Bello, B. F. Dele-Ojo, I. A. Yusuf, T. S. Abiola, A. B. Olokoba, P. M. Kolo West Afr J Med. 2022 April; 39 (4): 355-361  PMID 35488882 ORIGINAL ARTICLE Muco-Cutaneous Infections in HIV Infected Children at a Nigerian Tertiary Hospital O. A. Oyedeji, S. O. Oninla, O. B. Bolaji, E. Agelebe, F. A. Olagunju West Afr J Med. 2022 April; 39 (4): 362-368 PMID 35488892 ORIGINAL ARTICLE Pre-Caesarean Section Vaginal Preparation with Chlorhexidine Solution in Preventing Puerperal Infectious Morbidities: A Randomized Controlled Trial M. Adeyemo, L. Oyeneyin, T. Irinyenikan, M. Gbala, O. Akadiri, B. Bakare, S. Adewole, M. Ajayi, O. Ayodeji, A. Akintan, A. Adegoke, B. Folarin, R. Omotayo, A. Arowojolu West Afr J Med. 2022 April; 39 (4): 369-374  PMID 35489037 ORIGINAL ARTICLE Prevalence and Predictors of Metabolic Syndrome among Adults in North-Central, Nigeria D. Osunkwo, A. Mohammed, M. Kamateeka, P. Nguku, C. D. Umeokonkwo, O. S. Abolade, M. Ibrahim, K. Ibrahim, H. Nwokeukwu, A. I. Zoakah West Afr J Med. 2022 April; 39 (4): 375-380  PMID 35489039 ORIGINAL ARTICLE Psychological Distress among Caregivers of Children Admitted into the Children Emergency Room of a Nigerian Tertiary Hospital   J. N. Eze, B. O. Edelu, O. O. Igbokwe, O. N. Iloh, A. C. Ndukuba, N. O. Obayi, T. Oguonu West Afr J Med. 2022 April; 39 (4): 381-387  PMID 35489040 ORIGINAL ARTICLE Standard Precautions and Hepatitis B Virus Vaccination among Doctors and Clinical Students in a Nigerian Tertiary Hospital: Data from a Pre-COVID Era E. A. Akaji, V. C. Nwiyi, U. Otakhoigbogie, V. K. Nnaji West Afr J Med. 2022 April; 39 (4): 388-393    PMID 35489043 ORIGINAL ARTICLE Targeting Apoptosis Signal-Regulating Kinase-1 (ASK-1) As a Biomarker of Monocrotaline-Induced Pulmonary Hypertension following Administration of Antiretroviral Medications in Rat Model A. O. Adeoti , A. Nadar, M. L. Channa West Afr J Med. 2022 April; 39 (4): 394-398  PMID 35490356 ORIGINAL ARTICLE Wheels of Strain? Lifestyle Habits, Stress Perception and Quality of Life among Long Distance Bus Drivers in Nigeria A. Oyapero, O. Erinoso, O. O. Olatosi West Afr J Med. 2022 April; 39 (4): 399-406  PMID 35490360 ORIGINAL ARTICLE Clinical Correlates of Non-alcoholic Steatohepatitis in Nigerian Patients with Metabolic Syndrome E. Obasi, O. Adekanle, N. A. Ajayi, D. A. Ndububa West Afr J Med. 2022 April; 39 (4): 407-414  PMID 35490415 ORIGINAL ARTICLE Prevalence and Factors Associated with HIV Sero-Discordance among In-Union HIV Patients Receiving Care in a Private Health Facility in Jos, North Central, Nigeria A. K. Umeobieri, H. J. Gyang, E. C. Aniwada West Afr J Med. 2022 April; 39 (4): 415-424  PMID 35490416 CASE REPORTS Exercise-Induced Mondor’s Disease of the Chest Wall in a Nigerian Man: A Case Report C. M. Dike, V. C. Enemuo West Afr J Med. 2022 April; 39 (4): 425-428  PMID  35490435 ERRTATA WAJM Vol. 38, No. 9, 2021: Page 907 – Correction on the Affiliations of the Corresponding Author Clinical Summary and Reasoning Format: A Tool for Clinical Practice and Medical Training A. N. Ikefuna, *F. O. Njokanma, K. E. Nkanginieme, E. A. 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OKOJIE, Munir M ABUBAKAR, Efe E EFE-ALUTA KNOWLEDGE OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND GENETIC RISK FACTORS FOR CLEFT LIP AND PALATE AMONG DWELLERS OF A SUBURBAN COMMUNITY IN NIGERIA Uchenna P. Egbunah, Adegbayi A. Adekunle, Wasiu L. 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From The Desk of The Editor-in-Chief MARCH 2022 NEWSLETTER Dear Colleagues, It is a pleasure to present the Journal newsletter for March 2022. I would like to appreciate the authors, reviewers and the two 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 1, JANUARY 2022 The printed copies of the February edition are available at the West African Journal of Medicine (WAJM) office at 6, Taylor Drive, Edmund Crescent, Medical Compound, Yaba, Lagos State. Corresponding authors have been sent their complimentary copies by courier service. Authors and those interested in copies of this edition can request at the journal office or send an email to wajmeditorinchief@gmail.com. WAJM VOLUME  39, NUMBER  2, FEBRUARY 2022 Listed below are the articles for the February 2022 Journal edition. The free abstract-text content of this edition can be accessed on PubMed Central, EMBASE, Excerpta Medica, and African Index Medicus, amongst others. EDITORIAL NOTES Malaria – Are We Winning The War? G. E. Erhabor West Afr J Med. 2022 February; 39 (2): 107-108 PMID:  35271226   The Challenges of Managing Childhood and Adolescent Obesity O. T. Bamigboye-Taiwo, J. A. O. Okeniyi West Afr J Med. 2022 February; 39 (2) 108-110 PMID 35271229 ORIGINAL ARTICLES A Five-Year Review of Laparoscopic Gynaecological Surgeries in a Private-Owned Teaching Hospital, in Nigeria J. O. Imaralu, I. F. Ani, C. E. Onuoha, E. O. Grillo, F. A. Oguntade, C. C. Nwankpa West Afr J Med. 2022 February; 39 (2) 111-118 PMID 35277953 ORIGINAL ARTICLE Adolescent Obesity and its Association with Socio-Demographic Profile, Lifestyle Factors, Dietary and Physical Activity Patterns; Findings from Southwestern Nigeria A. A. Adeomi, M. D. Olodu, R. O. Akande, S. Yaya, A. Adediti, R. Ajibade West Afr J Med. 2022 February; 39 (2) 119-126 PMID 35277954 ORIGINAL ARTICLE Association between Height and Blood Pressure in Middle Age and Older Adults in Southeast Nigeria I. I. Chukwuonye, O. S. Ogah, U. U. Onyeonoro, E. N. Anyabolu, I. U. Ezeani, A. U. Ukegbu, U. Onwuchekwa, E. C. Obi, K. A. Ohagwu, O. O. Madukwe, I. G. Okpechi West Afr J Med. 2022 February; 39 (2) 127-133 PMID 35278048 ORIGINAL ARTICLE Central Nervous System Pathology in Children: A Single-Institution Experience in South-South Nigeria M. O. Udoh West Afr J Med. 2022 February; 39 (2) 134-139 PMID 35278049 ORIGINAL ARTICLE Comparison of the Ivermectin and Lopinavir/Ritonavir Treatment Outcomes among COVID-19 Mild to Moderate Cases in Kaduna State A. Oyefabi, S. Musa, H. Kambai, I. Usman, J. Gwamna, J. Sheyin, O. Ige, M. Abdullahi, J. Sunday, H. N. Kera, A. Atiku, H. Dauda, G. C. Umeh, T. Olasinde, A. Abdullahi West Afr J Med. 2022 February; 39 (2) 140-146 PMID 35278050 ORIGINAL ARTICLE Drugs of Abuse among In-Patients Receiving Treatment for Substance Use Disorders in a Tertiary Health Care Center in South-South Nigeria: An Exploratory Qualitative Study C. J. Okafor, E. A. Essien, B. E. Edet, A. C. Okoro, O. Udofia West Afr J Med. 2022 February; 39 (2) 147-153 PMID 35278051 ORIGINAL ARTICLE Heavy Malaria Parasitaemia in Young Nigerian Infants: Prevalence, Determinants and Implication for the Health System O. F. Folarin, B. P. Kuti, A. O. Oyelami West Afr J Med. 2022 February; 39 (2) 154-161 PMID 35278052 ORIGINAL ARTICLE Mortality Pattern in Surgical Wards in Northwestern Nigeria: A Single-Center Study K. E. Amaefule, F. S. Ejagwulu, I. L. Dahiru, M. O. Ogirima, A. I. Aniko, J.O Njoku West Afr J Med. 2022 February; 39 (2) 162-169 PMID 35278053 ORIGINAL ARTICLE Preparedness and Perception on Virtual Learning during the COVID-19 Pandemic amongst Students of the Ekiti State University, Nigeria A. O. Adeoti, A. Fadeyi, K. S. Oluwadiya West Afr J Med. 2022 February; 39 (2) 170-175  PMID 35278054 ORIGINAL ARTICLE Presentation and Management Outcomes of Goitres at a District Hospital in Abuja, North Central Nigeria: A 15-Year-Review M. E. Aghahowa, H. C. Onyegbutulem, O. S. Bassey, S. N. Esomonu, K. N. Ezike, R. M. Nwokorie, A. Ahmadu West Afr J Med. 2022 February; 39 (2) 176-182 PMID 35278055 ORIGINAL ARTICLE Prevalence, Pattern and Predictors of Elder Abuse in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria: An Urban and Rural Comparison O. H. Okojie, V. O. Omuemu, J. I. Uhunwangho West Afr J Med. 2022 February; 39 (2) 183-192 PMID 35278286 ORIGINAL ARTICLE The Efficacy of Local Infiltration Analgesia in the Control of Post-Operative Pain after Total Joint Replacement Surgeries D. E. Ubiomo, U. E. Anyaehie, G. O. Eyichukwu, C. B. Eze West Afr J Med. 2022 February; 39 (2) 193-197 PMID 35279042 ORIGINAL ARTICLE The Prognostic Significance of the Size of Primary Malignant Breast Tumour in Ghanaian Women: A Retrospective  Histopathological Review (2001–2014) in the Department of Pathology, Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) E. M. Der West Afr J Med. 2022 February; 39 (2) 198-203 PMID 35279043 CASE REPORTS High Intensity Focused Ultrasound Treatment for Uterine Fibroid in a Nigerian Hospital: A Case Report and Review of Literature A. B. Ajayi, V. D. Ajayi, A. Njoku, O. Oyetunji, B. M. Afolabi West Afr J Med. 2022 February; 39 (2) 204-207 PMID 35279044 CASE REPORTS Pulmonary Embolism: The Battle to Save Life in a Resource Poor Setting G. C. Mbata, C. O. U. Eke, L. E. Okoli West Afr J Med. 2022 February; 39 (2) 208-211 PMID 35279045 MARCH 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. ACCOUNT NAME: WEST AFRICAN JOURNAL OF MEDICINE ACCOUNT NUMBER: 0265229681 BANK: GT BANK. The following articles have been listed for the MARCH 2022 edition. CANCER RELATED MORTALITY IN PORT HARCOURT, SOUTHERN NIGERIA Dodiyi-Manuel A, Wichendu PN, Dodiyi-Manuel ST, Mba OG, Alegbeleye JO, Athanasius BP, Gbeneol TJ, Ndefo DH INCREASED RISK OF MIGRAINE AMONG STUDENTS WITH ASTHMA: RESULTS OF HEADACHE AND ASTHMA STUDY AMONG UNIVERSITY STUDENTS Olufemi O. Desalu, Emmanuel O. Sanya, Adekunle O. Adeoti, Olutobi B. Ojuawo, Adeniyi O.Aladesanmi, John K. Olarinoye, Oluwafemi J. Afolayan CORRELATION OF LEAD POISONING AND INTELLIGENCE STATUS OF SCHOOL CHILDREN IN A SOUTHERN NIGERIAN URBAN CITY Emeagui O.D, Ezeonwu B.U. Opara H.I.O, Emeagui N.K, Okolo S.N A COMPARISON OF TWO REGIMENS FOR POST-CAESAREAN SECTION ANALGESIA IN A TERTIARY HEALTH CENTRE IN NORTHERN NIGERIA John EKWEANI, Elizabeth OGBOLI-NWASOR, Hauwa Nana MADUGU,  Solomon AVIDIME RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN LIFESTYLE MODIFICATION COUNSELLING AND LIFESTYLE PATTERN IN HYPERTENSIVE PATIENTS ATTENDING THE FAMILY MEDICINE CLINIC OF A TERTIARY HOSPITAL IN NIGERIA OSENI, Tijani Idris Ahmad, SULEIMAN, Bello Abdullahi, DELE-OJO, Bolade A, FUH, NebaFrancis, IBHASABEMON, Gloria, OYEWUSI, Oladele Solomon PAEDIATRIC TRAUMA PRESENTATIONS IN A TEACHING HOSPITAL IN LAGOS, NIGERIA EPIDEMIOLOGY AND PREDICTOR OF MORTALITY Akinmokun OI, Afolayan MO, Odugbemi TO, Oni OM, Ohadugha AGU ANAEMIA AMONG PREGNANT WOMEN PREVALENCE AND PATTERN AT BOOKING CLINIC OF A TERTIARY HEALTH CARE FACILITY IN NORTH CENTRAL NIGERIA Ekpe Anthony C, Adefemi SA, Pemi Mayowa D CERVICAL CANCER SCREENING IN A HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS TREATMENT CENTRE IN ZARIA NORTH-WESTERN NIGERIA Yahya Anisah, Aisha Mustapha, Abimbola OD Kolawole, Adekunle O Oguntayo,  Bilkisu Lawal Kankia CLINICAL PROFILE AND OUTCOME OF COVID-19 CASES ADMITTED AT A TERTIARY HEALTH FACILITY IN SOUTH-WEST NIGERIA Temitope Ojo, Tajudin Adetunji, Adeyemi Amuda, Olusola Fajobi, Olanrewaju Elugbaju, Oyelola Adeoye, Bolanle Omotoso, Olayemi Awopeju,  Ajibola Olagunoye, Afolabi Owojuyigbe, Adedeji Onayade, Victor Adetiloye COMPARATIVE IMMUNOHISTOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF p53 and a-SMA IN AMELOBLASTOMA, AOT and OKC Olufunlola Motunrayo ADESINA, Kehinde Emmanuel ADEBIYI, Foluso John OWOTADE, Olajumoke Ajibola EFFIOM, Ganiat Olutoyin OMONIYI-ESAN, Olawunmi Adedoyin FATUSI, Bamidele KOLUDE, Oluwole Olaniyi ODUJOKO, Adeola LADEJI RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SERUM 25-HYDROXY VITAMIN D AND SEVERITY OF ASTHMATIC ATTACK IN CHILDREN Yusuff J.O, Biliaminu S.A, Akande A.A VARIATION OF PERMANENT TEETH CROWNS IN THREE NIGERIAN ETHNIC POPULATIONS Tolulase A. Yemitan, Tope E. Adeyemi, Adeola M. Ladeji KNOWLEDGE OF ASTHMA AMONG TEACHERS IN PUBLIC PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN A RESOURCE-LIMITED COUNTRY Eno Eloho Ekop A SURVEY OF THE PREVALENCE AND ANTHROPOMETRIC CORRELATES OF THE RISK FOR OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNOEA IN ABUJA-NIGERIA. Alexander A. Akor, John O. Ogedengbe, Babangida Chori, Augustine Odili LENGTH OF HOSPITAL STAY OF COVID-19 PATIENTS MANAGED AT THE LAGOS STATE ISOLATION CENTRES DURING THE FIRST WAVE OF THE PANDEMIC Olusola Adedeji Adejumo, Tope Banji Ogunniyan, Oluwaseun David Oladokun, Oluwayemisi Bamidele Oluwadun, Bamidele Mutiu, Sunday Adesola, Ismail Adeshina Abdulsalam, Akeem Babatunde Saka, Adeife Valentina Adetola, Ayodele Oloruntoba Ogunsanya, James Okediran, Sandra Mba, Omolara Maria Oyadotun MALARIA PARASITAEMIA AND ITS ASSOCIATED FACTORS AMONG FEBRILE CHILDREN IN A TERTIARY HOSPITAL IN SOUTHWEST NIGERIA. AO Odeyemi,  YT Olasinde, AR Ojewuyi, AO Odeyemi, OA Ala 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, you can call this line (+2348068925934) or send a message through whatsapp. WEBSITE The website is fully back and functional (www.wajmed.com). Procedures and steps on how to navigate the website will be placed on a page on the website itself as well as the monthly newsletter you receive from us. Everyone is encouraged to actively engage the website. Doing so will improve the impact factor of the journal. We will continue to  upload abstracts of published articles on the website and archive past articles for free download for registered users. 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