Thursday 6 April 2023

LATEST ISSUE - WEST AFRICAN JOURNAL OF MEDICINE

 

From The Desk of The Editor-in-Chief

MARCH 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

LATEST ISSUE - WAJM VOL. 40. N0. 3, 2023 

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.

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

Swift Code: GTBINGLA

Sort Code: 058194010

APRIL 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 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

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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.

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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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Thursday 2 March 2023

WEST AFRICAN JOURNAL OF MEDICINE- LATEST ISSUE: FEBRUARY 2023


From The Desk of The Editor-in-Chief

FEBRUARY 2023 NEWSLETTER

Dear Colleagues,

It is my pleasure to present the Journal newsletter for February 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 1, JANUARY 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 for them at the journal office or send an email to wajmeditorinchief@gmail.com

LATEST ISSUE - WAJM VOL. 40. N0. 2, 2023 

WAJM VOLUME 40, NUMBER 2 FEBRUARY 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.

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

Swift Code: GTBINGLA

Sort Code: 058194010

MARCH 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 MARCH 2023 edition.

ARTICLES

EFFECT OF COVID -19 PANDEMIC ON UTILIZATION OF PAEDIATRIC HEALTH SERVICES AT THE FEDERAL MEDICAL CENTER 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

VISION-RELATED QUALITY OF LIFE AFTER CATARACT SURGERY IN WEST AFRICA             

Isabel Signes-Soler, Jaime Javaloy, Robert Montés-Micó, Gonzalo Muñoz, Raúl Montalbán Llamusí, Ana Maria Hernandez Baeza, César Albarrán-Diego 

EFFECT OF FREQUENCY OF ANTENATAL CARE CONTACTS ON MATERNAL AND FETAL OUTCOME IN LOW-RISK PREGNANCIES AT FEDERAL TEAC HING HOSPITAL GOMBE, NIGERIA                          

Amina Baba Rabiu, Aliyu Usman El-Nafaty, Babagana Bako, Musa Dawha Yahaya

DECISIONAL CONFLICT AMONGST WOMEN UNDERGOING CAESAREAN SECTION IN HEALTH FACILITIES IN IBADAN, NIGERIA                                                                   Anih A.I, Ogunbode O.O, Okedare A.O

PATTERN OF ABDOMINAL TRAUMA AND TREATMENT OUTCOME IN A NIGERIAN TERTIARY HOSPITAL                                                                                                         Emeka Ray-Offor, Victor Enebeli, Sydney EB Ibeanusi

ABNORMALITIES OF KIDNEY FUNCTION IN ACUTE MALARIAL AND NON-MALARIAL INFECTIONS              

Oluwafemi Efuntoye, Samuel Ajayi, Yemi Raji, Babatunde Lawal Salako, Ayodeji Arije, Solomon Kadiri

CLIENTS’ PERCEPTION OF MATERNAL, NEWBORN AND CHILD HEALTH SERVICES RECEIVED BEFORE AND DURING THE COVID-19 OUTBREAK IN NIGERIA’S EPICENTER 

Mobolanle Balogun, Tope Olubodun, Osinachi Ubani, Victoria Yesufu, Adekemi Sekoni, Folasade Ogunsola

TAPE RULE MEASUREMENT OF FOOT LENGTH AS PROXY FOR VERNIER DIGITAL CALLIPER IN ESTIMATING GESTATIONAL AGE AMONG NIGERIAN NEONATES          KUPONIYI, Opeyemi, OGUNLESI, Tinuade, ADEKANMBI, Abiodun, AKODU, Olufemi, OLOWONYO, Michael

MISSED OPPORTUNITY FOR ROUTINE CHILDHOOD VACCINATION IN AN URBAN AND A RURAL COMMUNITY IN SOUTHERN NIGERIA: A COMPARATIVE STUDY

Omuemu VO, Ogboghodo EO, Erhunmwunsee J

ACCEPTABILITY OF NEWBORN SCREENING FOR SICKLE CELL DISEASE AMONG POSTPARTUM MOTHERS IN ABAKALIKI SOUTHEAST NIGERIA                                   Oluomachi C Nnachi, Adanna A Umeokonkwo, Helen C Okoye, Anene N Ekwe, Chinedu O Obasi, Augustine E Okoye

BARRIERS AND FACILITATORS FOR ISONIAZID PREVENTIVE THERAPY IMPLEMENTATION AMONG PEOPLE LIVING WITH HIV IN NIGERIA: A SCOPING REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE                      

Abiola Victor Adepoju, Ademola Adelekan, Olusola Adedeji Adejumo, Oluwatoyin Elizabeth Adepoju, Ajayi Babatunde Olofinbiyi

A CLINICO-PATHOLOGICAL STUDY OF VULVO-VAGINAL DISEASE AT A NIGERIAN TERTIARY HEALTH FACILITY                                                                                             Innocent Emmanuel, Philip Ojile Akpa, Daniel Yakubu, Emmanuel Nyam Yakubu, Benjamin Samuel Otene, Bamnan Collins Dallang, Bankole Kofi Adedeji, Bapigaan William Audu, Agabus Nanfwang Manasseh, Barnabas Mafala Mandong

EVALUATION OF PRIMARY SCHOOL HEALTH ENVIRONMENT IN IDO/OSI LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, EKITI STATE, NIGERIA                                                                 Ebenezer Olatunji ADEYEMI, Oladele Simeon OLATUNYA, Olufunke B. BOLAJI, Olubunmi A. LAWAL, Wasiu A. AJETUMOBI, Adeline O. ADAJE, Clifford E. ONYEMA, Peter N. OMEFE, Olaniyi FAYEMI, Samuel Olu AJIGBOTOSHO, Julia C. OKOLUGBO

SOCIOECONOMIC PARAMETERS AND WELL-BEING OF SICKLE CELL ANAEMIC PATIENTS IN SOUTHWESTERN NIGERIA                                                                         OBEMBE, Taiwo Akinyode, AKINYEMI Oluwaseun Oladapo, ADEYANJU Oluwaseyi Adeteju, ILORI Temitope, OKUNADE Ibukunoluwa Elizabeth

ACCURACY OF WHOLE BLOOD CARDIAC TROPONIN I IN THE DIAGNOSIS OF CHILDHOOD HEART FAILURE AT THE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE HOSPITAL, IBADAN   Hamza A, Omokhodion SI

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.

BOOK OF ABSTRACTS FREE DOWNLOAD
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Thank you.

I look forward to receiving your suggestions and feedback. 

Prof. G. E. Erhabor

Editor-in-Chief

West African Journal of Medicine


WAJM, 6, Taylor Drive, Edmund Crescent, PMB 2023, Yaba, Lagos. Nigeria. 

Tel:- +2348068925934 ; +2349064542292

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