From The Desk of The Editor-in-ChiefJUNE 2023 NEWSLETTER | Dear Colleagues, It is my pleasure to present the Journal newsletter for JUNE 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 5, MAY 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 through wajmeditorinchief@gmail.com | | | WAJM VOLUME 40, NUMBER 6 JUNE 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 Determinants of Choice of Facility-Based Delivery among Mothers in Kwara State, Nigeria M. A. Ijaiya, M. J. Saka, S. A. Aderibigbe, H. O. Raji, A.S. Adeniran, Z. B. Ijaiya, H. A. Ameen, M. M. B.Uthman, B. Kayode, I. Abdulraheem, O. A. Bolarinwa, R. Saidu West Afr J Med. 2023 June; 40 (6): 594-600 PMID: 37385250 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | ORIGINAL ARTICLE Intimate Partner Violence and Risk Factors among Women during the COVID-19 Movement Restriction in Nigeria: An Online Survey O.C. Ezechi, G.A. Ohihoin, D.A. Oladele, T.A. Bamidele, T. A. Gbajabiamila, A.O. Salako, Z.A. Musa, E. Ohihoin, O.O. Odubela, C. V. Gab-Okafor, P. M. Ezeobi, A. N. David, N. N. Odunukwe, B. L. Salako West Afr J Med. 2023 June; 40 (6): 654-662 PMID: 37390493 | | | | | 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 | JULY 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 JULY 2023 edition. | | PREVALENCE OF COMPLETE EDENTULISM IN ADULTS AND OLDER NIGERIAN POPULATION Adenuga-Taiwo OA, Otoh EC, Onigbinde OO, Taiwo OO, Adeleke OA, Majekodunmi JO | | QUALITY OF LIFE ASSESSMENT SCALES IN VITILIGO: A COMPARATIVE STUDY IN A TERTIARY HOSPITAL IN BENIN CITY, NIGERIA Ogunbor O. Excel, Madubuko R, Cynthia
| HEALTH-RELATED QUALITY OF LIFE IN PATIENTS WITH OSTEOARTHRITIS OF THE KNEE ATTENDING TWO OUTPATIENT CLINICS IN JOS, NIGERIA: A CROSS-SECTIONAL DESCRIPTIVE STUDY Audu Christopher Abimiku, Simon Lambo Pitmang, Patricia Agaba | | PREVALENCE OF POST COVID-19 VACCINATION SIDE EFFECTS AMONGST CORP MEMBERS IN AN NYSC ORIENTATION CAMP IN NORTH CENTRAL NIGERIA Kosisochukwu Elijah Udeogu, Philemon Barnabas Kuza, Yunusa Yusuf Hauwa, Nasiru Shehu, Samuel Akpan William, Abawa Masud Usman | | DIPHTHERIA IN TWO NIGERIAN HOSPITALS: WHAT IS NEW AND CONTROL IMPLICATIONS Oyedeji Olusola Adetunji, Olagunju Funso , Ayinde Joseph Babafunso, Osundare Yetunde Justinah,Ologun Busayo Gideon | | PREVALENCE AND DETERMINANTS OF FEMALE PERPETRATED INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE AGAINST HETEROSEXUAL MEN LIVING WITH HIV IN A SEMI-RURAL COMMUNITY, NORTHERN NIGERIA Ashimi AO, Abubakar S, Adewale FB, Ibrahim H, Amole TG | | PREVALENCE OF SILENT GALLSTONES ON ULTRASOUND IN A NIGERIAN POPULATION OA. Ogunleye, JA Akinmoladun, J Oluwaniyi, J Ogungbe, F Kowe, M Adefuye | | RUPTURE OF THE GRAVID UTERUS: A TWO-DECADE EXPERIENCE AT A UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL IN SOUTH-WEST, NIGERIA Joseph A. OLAMIJULO, Kehinde Sharafadeen OKUNADE, Opeyemi AWOFESO, Chidinma Magnus NWOGU | | IMPLEMENTATION AND EFFECTIVENESS OUTCOMES OF A QUALITY IMPROVEMENT INTERVENTION TO STRENGTHEN THE APPLICATION OF THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION SURGICAL SAFETY CHECKLIST TOOL IN A LIMITED-RESOURCE SETTING Musliu Adetola Tolani, Emeka Stanley Nwabuoku, Tunde Talib Sholadoye, Lambert Onahi Iji, Habib Yusuf, Muhammed Ahmed, Abdulrasheed Ibrahim | | DIAGNOSTIC AND THERAPEUTIC ROLES OF MICRODOCHECTOMY AND SUBAREOLAR DUCTS EXCISION FOR PATHOLOGICAL NIPPLE DISCHARGE IN LAGOS Balogun Olanrewaju Samuel, Abdul Razzak Oluwagbemiga Lawal, Makanjuola Ayomide, Oluwole Ayoola Atoyebi | | AWARENESS AND AVAILABILITY OF THE NATIONAL SCHOOL HEALTH POLICY IN SELECTED RURAL AND URBAN PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN OYO STATE, SOUTHWEST NIGERIA Ayodeji Matthew Adebayo, Oluyinka Motunrayo Dania, Oludoyinmola Omobolade Ojinfini | | PITYRIASIS ROSEA IN KADUNA, NORTH-WEST NIGERIA: A 20-YEAR EXPERIENCE Husain Yahya | | HIGH-IMPACT MEDICAL EDUCATION IN BASIC LIFE SUPPORT: A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF DOCTORS AND MEDICAL STUDENTS IN A TERTIARY HOSPITAL A. C. Owobu, F. O. Omosofe, C. I. Owobu, T. A. Azeke, M. A. Oyewusi, S. O. Ileli, H. E. Ugbeni | CORRELATION BETWEEN RED CELL DISTRIBUTION WIDTH AND GLYCAEMIC CONTROL AMONG ADULTS WITH TYPE II DIABETES MELLITUS AT AMINU KANO TEACHING HOSPITAL, NORTH-WESTERN, NIGERIA Falmata Grema Mustapha, Rufai Abdu Dachi, Maryam Mahdi, Nabeelah Ado Ya’u, Aisha Kulliya Gwarzo, Ibrahim Gezawa | INTERSTATE TRANSMISSION OF LASSA FEVER DURING THE 2015-2016 LASSA OUTBREAK IN NIGERIA: AN IMPLICATION FOR INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL PRACTICES Yahaya Mohammed, Umar Ibrahim Bello, Chinaka Chidinma Christiana, Martins Onuoha, Musa Sarki, Shamsuddeen Yahaya Suleiman, Kabir Suleiman, Mahmood Muazu Dalhat | A MULTICENTER RETROSPECTIVE COHORT STUDY OF THE PROFILE OF SEMINAL FLUID ANALYSES OF MEN SEEKING FERTILITY CARE AT DIFFERENT HOSPITALS
Aloy Okechukwu UGWU, Emeka Philip IGBODIKE,Rabiu Funtua ANAS, Olaniyi Araotan KUSAMOTU, Ayodeji ADEFEMI, Olufemi ANYOBODE, Chike John Okeke, Benjamin Samuel UMEZULUIKE, Jamiu Shina SHEHU, Simeon IGE, Nkechinyere Elizabeth Harrison, Sunday Abraham AYENI, Abuchi Loveday OKPARA, Priscilia SOIBI-HARRY, Hilary Oforma NGWU, Christian Chigozie MAKWE, Emmanuel Onyebuchi UGWU, John Ifeanyi Achara, Joseph Ayodeji Olamijulo, Sunusi Garba Rimi Garba, Sunday Isaac Omisakin, | | 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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