Wednesday 1 November 2023

WEST AFRICAN JOURNAL OF MEDICINE- LATEST ISSUE: OCTOBER 2023

 


From The Desk of The Editor-in-Chief

OCTOBER 2023 NEWSLETTER

Dear Colleagues,

It is my pleasure to present the Journal newsletter for October 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.

WAJM VOLUME 40, NUMBER 9, SEPTEMBER  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

LATEST ISSUE - WAJM VOL. 40. N0. 10, 2023

WAJM VOLUME 40, NUMBER 9 SEPTEMBER 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

Given the prevailing economic conditions, the increasing production costs, and the fluctuating exchange rates, we kindly request authors to submit payments in US Dollars (USD) for all processing and publication fees. If any author encounters challenges making payments in USD, please don't hesitate to contact the Editor-in-Chief via email. - wajmeditorinchief@gmail.com or whatsapp (08068925934)

 The current fees are as stated below:

Processing Fee: $60.00 

Publication Fee: $150.00 

Payment in Dollars (Domiciliary Account)

Account Name: West African Journal Medicine

Account Number: 0483489788

Bank: GT Bank

Swift Code: GTBINGLA

Sort Code: 058194010

 

NOVEMBER 2023 EDITION

This edition is currently in the final stages of publishing. Corresponding authors of manuscripts are advised to kindly pay the statutory charges immediately 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 NOVEMBER  2023 edition.

EDITORIAL

STIGMA IN MEDICINE

G. E. Erhabor


EDITORIAL

TIME TO TREAT THE CLIMATE AND NATURE CRISIS AS ONE INDIVISIBLE GLOBAL HEALTH EMERGENCY

Kamran Abbasi, Parveen Ali, Virginia  Barbour, Thomas Benfield, Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo, Stephen Hancocks, Richard Horton, Laurie Laybourn-Langton, Robert Mash, Peush Sahni, Wadeia Mohammad Sharief, Abdullah Shehab, Paul Yonga, Chris Zielinski 

ORIGINAL ARTICLES

HEALTH-RELATED QUALITY OF LIFE AND ITS DETERMINANTS AMONG HYPERTENSIVE PATIENTS IN RURAL SOUTHWESTERN NIGERIA                               Eniola Ayoyemi AFOLABI-OBE, Segun Matthew AGBOOLA, Azeez Oyemomi IBRAHIM, Olayide Toyin ELEGBEDE, Olusegun Emmanuel GABRIEL-ALAYODE, Olusegun Emmanuel OMOSANYA, Adewunmi Oluwaserimi AJETUNMOBI, Kehinde Oluwafunmilayo SITO, Temitope Moronkeji OLANREWAJU


ANTIBODY RESPONSE TO COVID-19 VACCINE (ASTRAZENECA) AMONGST HEALTHCARE WORKERS IN A TERTIARY HOSPITAL IN NIGERIA                                 Z.G. Habib, V.G. Kwaghe, B.A. Ekele, A.A. Akor, U.S. Galadima, N.D. Baamlong, E.K. Olateju, P.C. Onyeka


METABOLIC SYNDROME AND ITS CORRELATES AMONG HYPERTENSIVE PATIENTS IN ABUJA, NORTH CENTRAL NIGERIA

Henry Chijioke Onyegbutulem, Dilli Dogo, Peace Ijeoma Henry-Onyegbutulem, Collete Sammy-Boy, Na’ilatu Bala, Jibrilla Hudalla, Juliet Oyebanji


ORAL HEALTH AND NUTRITIONAL STATUS OF PRESCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN IN MAIDUGURI, NORTH-EAST NIGERIA

T. O. Ligali. O.O. Orenuga

IMPACT OF ANEMIA ON THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE PATIENTS: A SINGLE INSTITUTION EXPERIENCE

Ayoola Odeyemi, Oluwaseye Michael Oladimeji, Adeola Olubunmi Ajibare, Abisola Alaba Iyayi, Alaba Busola Oladimeji, Olufemi Tunde Ojo, Alaba Philip Adebola, Jacob Olugbenga Awobusuyi, Adebowale Olayinka Adekoya

INTESTINAL HELMINTHIASIS: RISK FACTORS AND RELATIONSHIP WITH NUTRITIONAL STATUS AND ANAEMIA AMONG INSTITUTIONALISED CHILDREN IN THREE STATES OF SOUTH-EAST NIGERIA

Michael Okoro Njoku, Kenechukwu Kosisochukwu Iloh, Clifford Onuorah Okike, Grace Chinaza Njoku, Ogochukwu Nneka Iloh, Ngozi C Ojinnaka

 

THE EFFECT OF MUSIC ON OPERATIVE ANXIETY MARKERS IN PATIENTS UNDERGOING CATARACT SURGERY: A DUAL CENTRE CROSS-SECTIONAL COMPARATIVE STUDY                                          

Olufisayo T. Aribaba. Adetunji A. Adenekan, Adegboyega A. Alabi, Charles C. Emefu, Olubanke T. Ilo, Musa O. Kareem, Yewande O. Oshodi, Adeola O. Onakoya, Folasade B. Akinsola

FOOD AND AEROALLERGEN SENSITIZATION, EOSINOPHILS LEVELS AND RISK OF ATOPIC DERMATITIS IN ABUJA

Perpetua Uchechi Ibekwe, Theresa Ize Otu, Eno Eloho Ekop, Peter U. Bassi

THE STIGMA OF EPILEPSY AMONG PATIENTS ATTENDING THE EPILEPSY CLINIC AT CONNAUGHT HOSPITAL, SIERRA LEONE                                                                  Durodami R. Lisk, Alieu Kanu, James B.W. Russell

STROKE HEXAGON; PROTOCOL FOR REDUCTION OF STROKE BURDEN IN RESOURCE-POOR SETTINGS                                                                                           Chukwuemeka O EZE

PREDICTORS OF SURGICAL SITE INFECTION IN CONTAMINATED ABDOMINAL SURGICAL WOUNDS: OUR EXPERIENCE IN IRRUA SPECIALIST TEACHING HOSPITAL      

E. Tagar, J. Kpolugbo, W. Akerele, A.A. Okomayin, C. Odion

HEALTH RESOURCE UTILIZATION AMONG PATIENTS WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS IN NIGERIA: AN ANALYSIS FROM THE INTERNATIONAL DIABETES MANAGEMENT PRACTICE STUDY (IDMPS)                                                                    Kolawole B.A, Anumah F.A, Unachukwu C (for the IDMPS 7 investigators)

PYODERMA GANGRENOSUM IN A YOUNG NIGERIAN MALE WITH SEVERE ULCERATIVE COLITIS                    

Chinwe Philomena Onyia, Promise Asogwa, Winifred Adiri, Olive Obienu, Uchenna Nkemdilim Ijoma, Sylvester Chuks Nwokediuko


OVERVIEW OF EARLY CHILDHOOD CARIES IN NIGERIA AND GLOBAL RECOMMENDED TREATMENT GUIDELINES                                                                    NK Onyejaka, AR Njokanma, A Ehizele, A Adewale


SLEEP HEALTH AMONGST PATIENTS ATTENDING ADULT NEUROLOGY CLINIC AT ABAKALIKI NIGERIA                                                                                                    Chukwuemeka O EZE, Francis C OKORO, Michael OKORIE

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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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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

Monday 2 October 2023

WEST AFRICAN JOURNAL OF MEDICINE- LATEST ISSUE: SEPTEMBER 2023


From The Desk of The Editor-in-Chief

SEPTEMBER 2023 NEWSLETTER

Dear Colleague,

It is my pleasure to present the Journal newsletter for September 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.

WAJM VOLUME 40, NUMBER 8, AUGUST 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

LATEST ISSUE - WAJM VOL. 40. N0. 9, 2023

WAJM VOLUME 40, NUMBER 9 SEPTEMBER 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

Given the prevailing economic conditions, the increasing production costs, and the fluctuating exchange rates, we kindly request authors to submit payments in US Dollars (USD) for all processing and publication fees. If any author encounters challenges making payments in USD, please don't hesitate to contact the Editor-in-Chief via email. - wajmeditorinchief@gmail.com or whatsapp (08068925934)

 The current fees are as stated below:

Processing Fee: $60.00 

Publication Fee: $150.00 

Payment in Dollars (Domiciliary Account)

Account Name: West African Journal Medicine

Account Number: 0483489788

Bank: GT Bank

Swift Code: GTBINGLA

Sort Code: 058194010

 OCTOBER 2023 EDITION

This edition is currently in the final stages of publishing. Corresponding authors of manuscripts are advised to kindly pay the statutory charges on or before 10th October, 2023 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 OCTOBER  2023 edition.

EDITORIAL

Reducing the risks of nuclear war—the role of health professionals

ORIGINAL ARTICLES

PRELIMINARY STUDY ON OPEN LABELLED RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL OF THE SAFETY AND EFFICACY OF HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE AND CHLOROQUINE PHOSPHATE FOR THE TREATMENT OF PERSONS INFECTED WITH 2019 CORONAVIRUS DISEASE IN NIGERIA                                                                                                                                                Aina, Oluwagbemiga O; Busari, Abdulwasiu A; Oladele, David A,Esezobor Chris Akase, Iorhen E; Okwuraiwe, Azuka P; Okoyenta, Onyinye Otrofanowei, Erere; Olakiigbe, Abiodun K, James, Ayorinde B; Bamidele, Tajudeen. A; Olopade, Oluwarotimi B; Ajibaye Olusola; Musa, Adesola Z; Salako, Abideen O; Agabi, Osigwe P; Akintan, Patricia E; Amoo, Olufemi S; Ima-Edomwonyi, Emmanuel; Raheem, Toyosi Y; David, Agatha N; Akinbode, G.O; Nmadu, Danladi; Osuolale, Kazeem A; Fadipe, Babatunde; Abiola, AbdulHakeem; Tade, Titi; Audu, Rosemary A; Adeyemo, W. L; Ezechi, Oliver C; Bode, Chris; Salako, Babatunde 

DIAGNOSTIC UTILITY OF EMA, VIMENTIN AND CD117 IMMUNOHISTOCHEMICAL MARKERS IN SUBTYPING RENAL CELL CARCINOMAS IN A NIGERIAN TERTIARY HOSPITAL: A 10-YEAR RETROSPECTIVE STUDY                                                           NWADIOKWU J.I, ADEGOKE O.O, AJANI, M.A , OKOLO C.A

DEVELOPMENT AND VALIDATION OF CANNABIS USE DISORDER SCALE AMONG UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATES IN NIGERIA                                                                 O. A. Owoeye, O. F. Aina, O. Makanju, A. B Aroyewun

A REVIEW ON THE HEALTH IMPACT OF SELF-MEDICATION FOR MALARIA ON PORT HARCOURT RESIDENTS

Chinweike Chinah, Rebecca Irons

CLIMATE CHANGE AND FORCE MAJEURE ON CHILDHOOD ONCOLOGY SERVICES IN A LOW RESOURCE SETTING: EXPERIENCE FROM A TERTIARY INSTITUTION IN NIGERIA     

TP West, AM Akinsete, U Fakile, OT Fashola

PHYSICAL INACTIVITY AND DOCTOR-DIAGNOSED ARTHRITIS AMONG KITCHEN WORKERS IN JOS                                                                                                             Courage Ukponmwan Uhunmwangho, Francis Oladele Anjorin, Lucius Chidiebere Imoh

BURNOUT AMONG DOCTORS AND NURSES AT THE UNIVERSITY OF UYO TEACHING HOSPITAL, SOUTH-SOUTH, NIGERIA: A COMPARATIVE STUDY               B.A. Bassey, O.E. Johnson, A. N. Ofili, E. B. Bassey

PARATHYROID HORMONE RESISTANCE: AN UNCOMMON CAUSE OF HYPOCALCAEMIA IN AN ADULT GHANAIAN FEMALE                                  J. Akpalu, C. Ampong, J.G. Adiiboka, E. Nikoi, Y. Atiase, E.Yorke 

THE IRON STATUS OF CHILDREN WITH AND WITHOUT SICKLE CELL DISEASE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ILORIN TEACHING HOSPITAL, NIGERIA                                       Moshood Adebayo Akintola, Rasheedat Mobolaji Ibraheem, Sikiru Abayomi Biliaminu, Samuel Kolade Ernest, Ayodele Ojuawo

ASSESSMENT OF BASIC KNOWLEDGE ON OROFACIAL PAIN AMONGST UNDERGRADUATE DENTAL STUDENTS                                                                        Shakeerah Olaide GBADEBO, Amidu Omotayo SULAIMAN, Yewande Isabella ADEYEMO

PREDICTIVE AND RELATIVE FACTORS OF DENTAL ANXIETY AMONG THIRD MOLAR DISIMPACTION PATIENTS IN A NORTHERN NIGERIAN HOSPITAL                 Suleiman Abdul Rasheed, Omeje Kelvin Uchenna, Efunkoya Akinwale Adeyemi, Amole Olushola Ibiyinka, Ogundele Abdulahi Ademola

MISSED OPPORTUNITIES FOR INTERMITTENT PREVENTIVE TREATMENT OF MALARIA AMONG PREGNANT WOMEN WITH RECOMMENDED NUMBER OF ANTENATAL CARE VISITS IN NIGERIA: SECONDARY ANALYSIS OF MALARIA INDICATOR SURVEY 2021         

Ahmad IA, MN Sambo, Idris SH, Nmadu AG, Ibrahim EVALUATION

EVALUATION OF FORCED EXPIRATORY VOLUME IN ONE SECOND AND FORCED VITAL CAPACITY FROM AGE AND HEIGHT FOR PULMONARY FUNCTION TEST             Sultan Almaasfeh, Ahmed Abukonna, Said Omer and Hamid Osman

ASSOCIATION BETWEEN C-REACTIVE PROTEIN AND LOW-GRADE INFLAMMATION AMONG NIGERIAN WOMEN WITH POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN SYNDROME                                 

CBN Akpata, PO Uadia, and FE Okonofua

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

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