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WAJM NOVEMBER 2021 NEWSLETTER

From The desk of the Editor-in-Chief Dear Colleagues, It is a pleasure to present the Journal newsletter for November 2021. I would like to appreciate the authors, reviewers and the two colleges for the continued support in making the West African Journal of Medicine (WAJM) outstanding. WAJM VOLUME 38, NUMBER 10, OCTOBER 2021 The printed copies of the October 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  38, NUMBER  11, NOVEMBER, 2021 Listed below are the articles for the November 2021 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 Better Lung Health for All – Reducing the Global Impact of Pneumonia, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Lung Cancer Erhabor G. E West Afr J Med. 2021 November; 38 (11): 1027-1028 PMID 34918892 ORIGINAL Point-of-Care Anti-Counterfeit Medicines Technologies: Awareness and Utilization among Medical Practitioners in Eastern Nigeria G. U. Iloh, B. A. Akodu, E. A. Emeka, I. V. Obi West Afr J Med. 2021 November; 38 (11): 1029-1035   PMID 34918894 COVID-19 and Pregnancy: A Prospective Descriptive Study from a Tertiary Hospital in Nigeria D. Alasia, O. Maduka, V. O. Oputa, N. Orazulike, J. Otokwala, N. Osemwegie, C. Ozah, J. N. Inya, S. Omietimi, S. Ogan, H. Ugboma, P. Stanley West Afr J Med. 2021 November; 38 (11): 1036-1041 PMID 34919179 Deficits of Learning and Spatial Memory are Associated with Increased Pyknosis of Pyramidal Neurons of the Hippocampus of Adult Rats with Chronic Hydrocephalus O. M. Femi-Akinlosotu, M.T. Shokunbi, F. E. Olopade, P. Igbong West Afr J Med. 2021 November; 38 (11): 1042-1049 PMID 34919360 Determining the Knowledge, Attitude and Perception towards COVID-19 among Newly Recruited Surveillance Team in Ikeja, Lagos State, Nigeria:  How justified are we in the Recruitment? O. A. Babatunde, R. O. Akande, S. O. Olarewaju West Afr J Med. 2021 November; 38 (11): 1050-1057 PMID 34919361 Exposure to Anti-Tobacco Messaging and Quit Attempts among Adolescent and Young Adult in Lagos, Nigeria: A Population-based Study A. Oyapero, O. Erinoso, M. Osoba, M. Amure, O. Osibogun, K. Wright, A. Osibogun West Afr J Med. 2021 November; 38 (11): 1058-1064 PMID 34919362 Laboratory Diagnostic Capacity for Fungal Infections in Nigerian Tertiary Hospitals: A Gap Analysis Survey I. I.  Osaigbovo, R. O. Oladele, E. Orefuwa, O. A. Akanbi, C. Ihekweazu West Afr J Med. 2021 November; 38 (11): 1065-1071 PMID 34919364 Detection of NDM-1 in Metallo-Beta-Lactamase-Producing Strains of Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolates from a Tertiary Hospital in Southwest Nigeria A. Onipede, B. Odetoyin, O. Ojo, Adesola Adejobi West Afr J Med. 2021 November; 38 (11): 1072-1079 PMID 34921543 Pattern and Predictors of Patients’ Willingness to Comply with Recommendations after Surgical Consultations in a Teaching Hospital in Nigeria K. E. Okonta, D. S. Ogaji West Afr J Med. 2021 November; 38 (11): 1080-1087 PMID 34921722 Pattern of Blood Donation and Transfusion Transmissible Infections in a Hospital-Based Blood Transfusion Service in Lagos, Nigeria A. A. Ogbenna, S. A. Adewoyin, C. O. Famuyiwa, K. M. Oyewole, O. A. Oyedeji, A. S. Akanmu West Afr J Med. 2021 November; 38 (11): 1088-1094 PMID 34922408 Prevalence of Malocclusion in Children between the Age of 10–15 Years in Calabar Metropolis, Cross River M. N. Adekoya, O. S. Ayedun, T. E. Adeyemi West Afr J Med. 2021 November; 38 (11): 1095-1100 PMID 34922409 Reproductive Behaviors among Men of a Rural Community in North-Western Nigeria M. J. Ibrahim, N. Adamou, A. A. Olorukooba, V. N. Omole West Afr J Med. 2021 November; 38 (11): 1101-1107 PMID 34922410 Visual Status of Patients with Retinitis Pigmentosa: A Multicenter Study D. Nkanga, C. Agweye, T. Akanbi, W. Ovienra, O. Adenuga, A. Ibanga, I. Oyekunle, M. M. Udoh, O. N. Okonkwo West Afr J Med. 2021 November; 38 (11): 1108-1113 PMID 34922411 Ten-Year Review of Paediatric Endocrine Disorders at Uniosun Teaching Hospital, Osogbo, Nigeria I. O. Oluwayemi, O. A. Oyedeji, E. O. Adeniji, A. A. Afolabi, T. O. Ayeni West Afr J Med. 2021 November; 38 (11): 1114-1119 PMID 34922412 Epidemiologic Characteristics, Clinical Features and Outcomes of COVID 19: Patients Admitted at the Asokoro District Hospital Isolation and Treatment Center, Abuja, North Central Nigeria H.C. Onyegbutulem, D. Dilli, V.C. Nnabuchi, M.E. Aghahowa, F. Alu, U.E. Afiomah, D.O. Atanda, G.C. Nwankwo, I. Ani-Osheku, O.O. Olatise, O.B. Abolade, O.I. Akerele, P.I. Henry-Onyegbutulem West Afr J Med. 2021 November; 38 (11): 1120-1128 PMID 34922413 Acute Exacerbation of COPD: Clinical Perspectives and Literature Review G. E. Erhabor, B. Adeniyi,  A. O. Arawomo,  O. Akinwalere,  G. Adetona, F. T. Fagbohun, J. Aigbirior, J. O. Erhabor West Afr J Med. 2021 November; 38 (11): 1129-1142 PMID 34922414 DECEMBER 2021 EDITION This edition is currently in the editorial phase and will soon be sent to the press. 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 DECEMBER edition. THE PREVALENCE AND PATTERN OF THYROID DYSFUNCTION IN HAART-NAÏVE HIV PATIENTS IN ENUGU, NIGERIA: A CROSS-SECTIONAL COMPARATIVE STUDY Chidiebere V. Ugwueze, Ekenechukwu E. Young, Chioma Unachukwu, Belonwu M. Onyenekwe, Chidinma B. Nwatu, Christian I. Okafor, Ezeude Chidiebele M Ezeude, Basil C. Ezeokpo THE CLINICAL UTILITY OF KIDNEY CORTICAL THICKNESS IN ASSESSING SEVERITY OF CKD IN A LOW INCOME SETTING PK Uduagbamen, OA Odunlami, AO AdebolaYusuf, MU Thompson, NK. Ojo, OF Ajiboye, O Ehioghae, DV Oyewale GIANT AGGRESSIVE ODONTOGENIC FIBROMA IN A 15-MONTH-OLD FEMALE: CASE REPORT AND REVIEW OF LITERATURE Fomete B, Samaila MOA, Agbara R, Ajike SO, Foto WF DISCHARGE AGAINST MEDICAL ADVICE (DAMA) IN ADULT EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT OF A TERTIARY HOSPITAL IN NIGERIA Nnamdi Jude NWASHILLI, Peter Ikponmwosa AGBONROFO SECOND-HAND TOBACCO SMOKE EXPOSURE IN CHILDREN: A NEGLECTED DRIVER OF HEALTH DISPARITIES AND SOCIAL INJUSTICE IN NIGERIA Afolabi Oyapero, Olufemi Erinoso, Olubukola Olamide Olatosi PREVALENCE OF MOLECULAR MARKERS OF PLASMODIUM FALCIPARUM RESISTANCE TO PROGUANIL AND PYRIMETHAMINE IN CHILDREN WITH HAEMOGLOBIN PHENOTYPES SS AND AA IN BENIN CITY, NIGERIA Enato Izehiuwa Gertrude, Sadoh Ayebo Evawere, Ibadin Okoeguale Michael, Odunvbun Magdalene Erhieyouvbe RISK PERCEPTION AND FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH COMPLIANCE TO COVID-19 PREVENTIVE MEASURES AMONG COMMERCIAL DRIVERS IN ABAKALIKI NIGERIA: AN IMPERATIVE FOR TARGETED INTERVENTION Cosmas Kenan Onah, Benedict Ndubueze Azuogu, Chukwuma David Umeokonkwo, Christian Obasi Akpa, Rowland Utulu, Peter Elom, Azuka Stephen Adeke, Odi Ogonna Okoro, Urom Michael THE PATTERN OF HEMOGLOBIN PHENOTYPES AND THE CLINICAL IDENTITY OF CLIENTS TESTED AT A PRIVATE DIAGNOSTIC CENTER IN SOUTH-WEST NIGERIA Ademola Samson Adewoyin, Olayemi Atinuke Alagbe, Egbuagha Ephraim Uzoma, Taiwo Rachel Kotila HUMAN MONKEY POX VIRUS INFECTION IN PLATEAU STATE, NORTH CENTRAL NIGERIA: A REPORT OF 2 CASES Eseigbe EE, Akude C, Osagie IA, Eseigbe P AWARENESS, AVAILABILITY AND USE OF TEACHING AIDS AND SKILL ACQUISITION MATERIALS IN FAMILY MEDICINE TRAINING CENTRES IN WEST AFRICA Akinfemi J. Fatusin, Tijani Idris Ahmad Oseni, Tawakalit O. Salam, Kalala S. Kankonde, Bolatito B. Fatusin, Pius Ameh, Nana Kwame Ayisi-Boateng PAIN RELIEF FOR HYSTEROSALPINGOGRAPHY A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED, DOUBLE BLINDED TRIAL COMPARING SUPPOSITORY DICLOFENAC, PRILOCAINE-LIGNOCAINE (EMLA) CREAM AND PLACEBO O. C. Agboghoroma, K. W. Durojaiye, K. Jimoh, E. A. Essiet LONG COVID IN NIGERIA: BEYOND THE EPIDEMIC, MAKING ADEQUATE PREPARATIONS FOR THE LONG-TERM EFFECTS OF COVID -19 Bamidele Adeniyi, Olubukola Akinwalere, Gregory Erhabor SCALING-UP COMMUNITY SELF-REPORTING FOR COVID-19: IMPLICATION FOR ASSESSING THE PERCEIVED STIGMATIZATION OF COVID-19 PATIENTS AMONG RESIDENTS OF AGEGE LOCAL GOVERNMENT, LAGOS, NIGERIA Olaniyan Akintunde Babatunde, Owoicho Samuel Amifofun, Sunday Thomas Sola, Abayomi Akande, Baqiah Morenike Yesufu, Ibukun Mary Akanbi, Magbagbeola David Dairo BIOCHEMICAL ASSESSMENT OF CARDIOVASCULAR RISK ASSOCIATED WITH THE DURATION OF ANTIPSYCHOTIC THERAPY IN PATIENTS WITH SCHIZOPHRENIA Akande AA, Adelekan A, Abdulazeez IM HAEMATOLOGICAL CHANGES ASSOCIATED WITH HEPATITIS B VIRUS INFECTION IN INDIVIDUAL WITH AND WITHOUT SICKLE CELL DISEASE Foluke A. Fasola, Oluwatoyin A. Babalola, Georgina N. Odaibo, Abayomi Odetunde, Nanfisat A. Alamukii, David Ajayi, Onaja Akpa., Biobele J. Brown. Chinedum P. Babalola and Adeyinka G. Falusi 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. UPDATES The journal is expanding to accommodate current issues, clinical perspectives, conference and workshop reports, patient vignettes, medical and health news and short communications in various fields of medicine and surgery. We would like to encourage authors to send in articles in these categories. We would also like to invite scholars to contribute to a CME column which would make the journal more functional to our junior colleagues globally. We welcome suggestions and ideas on how to improve the quality and outcome of our journal. We would like to apologize to authors for the delays in the publication process. This is largely due to the peer reviewer process. We will continue to strive to overcome this challenge. WEBSITE As you may know, in the last couple of months the WAJMED team has been hard at work developing our new website and we are proud to inform you that the website is fully functional. 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. All we need is for everyone to actively engage the website. Doing so, will improve the impact factor of the journal. We will be uploading past published articles on the website for free download to registered users. Kindly help broadcast the website as well in your various social media accounts, especially twitter and LinkedIn (www.wajmed.com) REVIEW PROCESS In order to expedite our review process and ensure that manuscripts are not unduly delayed, it is essential that all reviewers promptly review and submit their reports within the stipulated time frame. We have been having difficulties getting reviewers to review certain manuscripts. We would henceforth, request that the authors submit three suggested reviewers who are not domiciled in their institutions. The editor-in-chief reserves the right and the discretion to use the suggested reviewers or not. However, these will add up to the pool or reviewers’ bank. Details would be communicated to authors as the need arises. If authors find unusual delays in the processing of their manuscripts, they should kindly reach me through our designated phone number or send me private message through the WhatsApp line (+2348068925934). FINAL NOTE Once again, I want to thank you all for your unparallel support towards the quality output of our journal. Our goal is to make the journal enviable journal, not only in the sub-Saharan Africa, but internationally. We are currently reviewing our editorial board to include international scholars. This is to improve the impact of the journal and to make the editorial process more effective and efficient. I look forward to receiving your suggestions and feedbacks on the way forward and I thank you all for your encouragement and support. Wishing you a merry Christmas and a prosperous new year in advance.   Prof. G. E. Erhabor Editor-in-Chief   West African Journal of Medicine West African Journal of Medicine (WAJM) 6, Taylor Drive, Edmund Crescent, Medical Compound, Yaba, Lagos

WAJM NOVEMBER 2021 NEWSLETTER

From The desk of the Editor-in-Chief Dear Colleagues, It is a pleasure to present the Journal newsletter for November 2021. I would like to appreciate the authors, reviewers and the two colleges for the continued support in making the West African Journal of Medicine (WAJM) outstanding. WAJM VOLUME 38, NUMBER 10, OCTOBER 2021 The printed copies of the October 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  38, NUMBER  11, NOVEMBER, 2021 Listed below are the articles for the November 2021 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 Better Lung Health for All – Reducing the Global Impact of Pneumonia, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Lung Cancer Erhabor G. E West Afr J Med. 2021 November; 38 (11): 1027-1028 PMID 34918892 ORIGINAL Point-of-Care Anti-Counterfeit Medicines Technologies: Awareness and Utilization among Medical Practitioners in Eastern Nigeria G. U. Iloh, B. A. Akodu, E. A. Emeka, I. V. Obi West Afr J Med. 2021 November; 38 (11): 1029-1035   PMID 34918894 COVID-19 and Pregnancy: A Prospective Descriptive Study from a Tertiary Hospital in Nigeria D. Alasia, O. Maduka, V. O. Oputa, N. Orazulike, J. Otokwala, N. Osemwegie, C. Ozah, J. N. Inya, S. Omietimi, S. Ogan, H. Ugboma, P. Stanley West Afr J Med. 2021 November; 38 (11): 1036-1041 PMID 34919179 Deficits of Learning and Spatial Memory are Associated with Increased Pyknosis of Pyramidal Neurons of the Hippocampus of Adult Rats with Chronic Hydrocephalus O. M. Femi-Akinlosotu, M.T. Shokunbi, F. E. Olopade, P. Igbong West Afr J Med. 2021 November; 38 (11): 1042-1049 PMID 34919360 Determining the Knowledge, Attitude and Perception towards COVID-19 among Newly Recruited Surveillance Team in Ikeja, Lagos State, Nigeria:  How justified are we in the Recruitment? O. A. Babatunde, R. O. Akande, S. O. Olarewaju West Afr J Med. 2021 November; 38 (11): 1050-1057 PMID 34919361 Exposure to Anti-Tobacco Messaging and Quit Attempts among Adolescent and Young Adult in Lagos, Nigeria: A Population-based Study A. Oyapero, O. Erinoso, M. Osoba, M. Amure, O. Osibogun, K. Wright, A. Osibogun West Afr J Med. 2021 November; 38 (11): 1058-1064 PMID 34919362 Laboratory Diagnostic Capacity for Fungal Infections in Nigerian Tertiary Hospitals: A Gap Analysis Survey I. I.  Osaigbovo, R. O. Oladele, E. Orefuwa, O. A. Akanbi, C. Ihekweazu West Afr J Med. 2021 November; 38 (11): 1065-1071 PMID 34919364 Detection of NDM-1 in Metallo-Beta-Lactamase-Producing Strains of Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolates from a Tertiary Hospital in Southwest Nigeria A. Onipede, B. Odetoyin, O. Ojo, Adesola Adejobi West Afr J Med. 2021 November; 38 (11): 1072-1079 PMID 34921543 Pattern and Predictors of Patients’ Willingness to Comply with Recommendations after Surgical Consultations in a Teaching Hospital in Nigeria K. E. Okonta, D. S. Ogaji West Afr J Med. 2021 November; 38 (11): 1080-1087 PMID 34921722 Pattern of Blood Donation and Transfusion Transmissible Infections in a Hospital-Based Blood Transfusion Service in Lagos, Nigeria A. A. Ogbenna, S. A. Adewoyin, C. O. Famuyiwa, K. M. Oyewole, O. A. Oyedeji, A. S. Akanmu West Afr J Med. 2021 November; 38 (11): 1088-1094 PMID 34922408 Prevalence of Malocclusion in Children between the Age of 10–15 Years in Calabar Metropolis, Cross River M. N. Adekoya, O. S. Ayedun, T. E. Adeyemi West Afr J Med. 2021 November; 38 (11): 1095-1100 PMID 34922409 Reproductive Behaviors among Men of a Rural Community in North-Western Nigeria M. J. Ibrahim, N. Adamou, A. A. Olorukooba, V. N. Omole West Afr J Med. 2021 November; 38 (11): 1101-1107 PMID 34922410 Visual Status of Patients with Retinitis Pigmentosa: A Multicenter Study D. Nkanga, C. Agweye, T. Akanbi, W. Ovienra, O. Adenuga, A. Ibanga, I. Oyekunle, M. M. Udoh, O. N. Okonkwo West Afr J Med. 2021 November; 38 (11): 1108-1113 PMID 34922411 Ten-Year Review of Paediatric Endocrine Disorders at Uniosun Teaching Hospital, Osogbo, Nigeria I. O. Oluwayemi, O. A. Oyedeji, E. O. Adeniji, A. A. Afolabi, T. O. Ayeni West Afr J Med. 2021 November; 38 (11): 1114-1119 PMID 34922412 Epidemiologic Characteristics, Clinical Features and Outcomes of COVID 19: Patients Admitted at the Asokoro District Hospital Isolation and Treatment Center, Abuja, North Central Nigeria H.C. Onyegbutulem, D. Dilli, V.C. Nnabuchi, M.E. Aghahowa, F. Alu, U.E. Afiomah, D.O. Atanda, G.C. Nwankwo, I. Ani-Osheku, O.O. Olatise, O.B. Abolade, O.I. Akerele, P.I. Henry-Onyegbutulem West Afr J Med. 2021 November; 38 (11): 1120-1128 PMID 34922413 Acute Exacerbation of COPD: Clinical Perspectives and Literature Review G. E. Erhabor, B. Adeniyi,  A. O. Arawomo,  O. Akinwalere,  G. Adetona, F. T. Fagbohun, J. Aigbirior, J. O. Erhabor West Afr J Med. 2021 November; 38 (11): 1129-1142 PMID 34922414 DECEMBER 2021 EDITION This edition is currently in the editorial phase and will soon be sent to the press. 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 DECEMBER edition. THE PREVALENCE AND PATTERN OF THYROID DYSFUNCTION IN HAART-NAÏVE HIV PATIENTS IN ENUGU, NIGERIA: A CROSS-SECTIONAL COMPARATIVE STUDY Chidiebere V. Ugwueze, Ekenechukwu E. Young, Chioma Unachukwu, Belonwu M. Onyenekwe, Chidinma B. Nwatu, Christian I. Okafor, Ezeude Chidiebele M Ezeude, Basil C. Ezeokpo THE CLINICAL UTILITY OF KIDNEY CORTICAL THICKNESS IN ASSESSING SEVERITY OF CKD IN A LOW INCOME SETTING PK Uduagbamen, OA Odunlami, AO AdebolaYusuf, MU Thompson, NK. Ojo, OF Ajiboye, O Ehioghae, DV Oyewale GIANT AGGRESSIVE ODONTOGENIC FIBROMA IN A 15-MONTH-OLD FEMALE: CASE REPORT AND REVIEW OF LITERATURE Fomete B, Samaila MOA, Agbara R, Ajike SO, Foto WF DISCHARGE AGAINST MEDICAL ADVICE (DAMA) IN ADULT EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT OF A TERTIARY HOSPITAL IN NIGERIA Nnamdi Jude NWASHILLI, Peter Ikponmwosa AGBONROFO SECOND-HAND TOBACCO SMOKE EXPOSURE IN CHILDREN: A NEGLECTED DRIVER OF HEALTH DISPARITIES AND SOCIAL INJUSTICE IN NIGERIA Afolabi Oyapero, Olufemi Erinoso, Olubukola Olamide Olatosi PREVALENCE OF MOLECULAR MARKERS OF PLASMODIUM FALCIPARUM RESISTANCE TO PROGUANIL AND PYRIMETHAMINE IN CHILDREN WITH HAEMOGLOBIN PHENOTYPES SS AND AA IN BENIN CITY, NIGERIA Enato Izehiuwa Gertrude, Sadoh Ayebo Evawere, Ibadin Okoeguale Michael, Odunvbun Magdalene Erhieyouvbe RISK PERCEPTION AND FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH COMPLIANCE TO COVID-19 PREVENTIVE MEASURES AMONG COMMERCIAL DRIVERS IN ABAKALIKI NIGERIA: AN IMPERATIVE FOR TARGETED INTERVENTION Cosmas Kenan Onah, Benedict Ndubueze Azuogu, Chukwuma David Umeokonkwo, Christian Obasi Akpa, Rowland Utulu, Peter Elom, Azuka Stephen Adeke, Odi Ogonna Okoro, Urom Michael THE PATTERN OF HEMOGLOBIN PHENOTYPES AND THE CLINICAL IDENTITY OF CLIENTS TESTED AT A PRIVATE DIAGNOSTIC CENTER IN SOUTH-WEST NIGERIA Ademola Samson Adewoyin, Olayemi Atinuke Alagbe, Egbuagha Ephraim Uzoma, Taiwo Rachel Kotila HUMAN MONKEY POX VIRUS INFECTION IN PLATEAU STATE, NORTH CENTRAL NIGERIA: A REPORT OF 2 CASES Eseigbe EE, Akude C, Osagie IA, Eseigbe P AWARENESS, AVAILABILITY AND USE OF TEACHING AIDS AND SKILL ACQUISITION MATERIALS IN FAMILY MEDICINE TRAINING CENTRES IN WEST AFRICA Akinfemi J. Fatusin, Tijani Idris Ahmad Oseni, Tawakalit O. Salam, Kalala S. Kankonde, Bolatito B. Fatusin, Pius Ameh, Nana Kwame Ayisi-Boateng PAIN RELIEF FOR HYSTEROSALPINGOGRAPHY A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED, DOUBLE BLINDED TRIAL COMPARING SUPPOSITORY DICLOFENAC, PRILOCAINE-LIGNOCAINE (EMLA) CREAM AND PLACEBO O. C. Agboghoroma, K. W. Durojaiye, K. Jimoh, E. A. Essiet LONG COVID IN NIGERIA: BEYOND THE EPIDEMIC, MAKING ADEQUATE PREPARATIONS FOR THE LONG-TERM EFFECTS OF COVID -19 Bamidele Adeniyi, Olubukola Akinwalere, Gregory Erhabor SCALING-UP COMMUNITY SELF-REPORTING FOR COVID-19: IMPLICATION FOR ASSESSING THE PERCEIVED STIGMATIZATION OF COVID-19 PATIENTS AMONG RESIDENTS OF AGEGE LOCAL GOVERNMENT, LAGOS, NIGERIA Olaniyan Akintunde Babatunde, Owoicho Samuel Amifofun, Sunday Thomas Sola, Abayomi Akande, Baqiah Morenike Yesufu, Ibukun Mary Akanbi, Magbagbeola David Dairo BIOCHEMICAL ASSESSMENT OF CARDIOVASCULAR RISK ASSOCIATED WITH THE DURATION OF ANTIPSYCHOTIC THERAPY IN PATIENTS WITH SCHIZOPHRENIA Akande AA, Adelekan A, Abdulazeez IM HAEMATOLOGICAL CHANGES ASSOCIATED WITH HEPATITIS B VIRUS INFECTION IN INDIVIDUAL WITH AND WITHOUT SICKLE CELL DISEASE Foluke A. Fasola, Oluwatoyin A. Babalola, Georgina N. Odaibo, Abayomi Odetunde, Nanfisat A. Alamukii, David Ajayi, Onaja Akpa., Biobele J. Brown. Chinedum P. Babalola and Adeyinka G. Falusi 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. UPDATES The journal is expanding to accommodate current issues, clinical perspectives, conference and workshop reports, patient vignettes, medical and health news and short communications in various fields of medicine and surgery. We would like to encourage authors to send in articles in these categories. We would also like to invite scholars to contribute to a CME column which would make the journal more functional to our junior colleagues globally. We welcome suggestions and ideas on how to improve the quality and outcome of our journal. We would like to apologize to authors for the delays in the publication process. This is largely due to the peer reviewer process. We will continue to strive to overcome this challenge. WEBSITE As you may know, in the last couple of months the WAJMED team has been hard at work developing our new website and we are proud to inform you that the website is fully functional. 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. All we need is for everyone to actively engage the website. Doing so, will improve the impact factor of the journal. We will be uploading past published articles on the website for free download to registered users. Kindly help broadcast the website as well in your various social media accounts, especially twitter and LinkedIn (www.wajmed.com) REVIEW PROCESS In order to expedite our review process and ensure that manuscripts are not unduly delayed, it is essential that all reviewers promptly review and submit their reports within the stipulated time frame. We have been having difficulties getting reviewers to review certain manuscripts. We would henceforth, request that the authors submit three suggested reviewers who are not domiciled in their institutions. The editor-in-chief reserves the right and the discretion to use the suggested reviewers or not. However, these will add up to the pool or reviewers’ bank. Details would be communicated to authors as the need arises. If authors find unusual delays in the processing of their manuscripts, they should kindly reach me through our designated phone number or send me private message through the WhatsApp line (+2348068925934). FINAL NOTE Once again, I want to thank you all for your unparallel support towards the quality output of our journal. Our goal is to make the journal enviable journal, not only in the sub-Saharan Africa, but internationally. We are currently reviewing our editorial board to include international scholars. This is to improve the impact of the journal and to make the editorial process more effective and efficient. I look forward to receiving your suggestions and feedbacks on the way forward and I thank you all for your encouragement and support. Wishing you a merry Christmas and a prosperous new year in advance.   Prof. G. E. Erhabor Editor-in-Chief   West African Journal of Medicine

West African Journal of Medicine (WAJM) 6, Taylor Drive, Edmund Crescent, Medical Compound, Yaba, Lagos.

West African Journal of Medicine: SEPTEMBER 2021 NEWSLETTER

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From The Desk of The Editor-in-Chief SEPTEMBER 2021 NEWSLETTER Dear Colleagues, It is a pleasure to present the Journal newsletter for September 2021. I would like to appreciate the authors, reviewers and the two Colleges for their continued support in making the West African Journal of Medicine (WAJM) outstanding. WAJM VOLUME 38, NUMBER 8, AUGUST 2021 The print copies of the August 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. 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). WEBSITE The new journal website is now accessible online and the web address is http://www.wajmed.com. It is also possible to submit manuscripts online on the website. For online submissions, the following process should be followed: 1. Click on register (on the top right-hand corner of the webpages) and provide all the information requested. 2. Then, click on “make a submission” on the right-hand side of the web pages and follow the instructions provided. 3. Conclude your submission as shown below. Those who are finding it difficult to submit online could continue to submit through email or contact us for assistance.   The journal can, however, still be accessed through the following media: • Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/wajmedic) • Twitter (https://www.twitter.com/wajmedic) • The Blog (https://wajmeditor.blogspot.com)   INQUIRIES/COMPLAINS I have received some complaints from authors. The big challenge is that we are having difficulty getting willing reviewers and those who will follow the peer review process to a conclusive end. In order to minimize this effect, authors are advised to suggest two reviewers from their discipline/field, from institutions other than theirs. Please send their details including their names, email, phone number and institutions to the Editor-in-Chief. This will impact on our reserve/reviewers bank.  However, the Editor-in-Chief, at his discretion, reserves the right to make a final decision on this. For inquiries and complaints, please call or send a WhatsApp message to +2348068925934. MAKE A SUBMISSION UPDATES The journal is expanding to accommodate current issues, clinical perspectives, conference and workshop reports, patient vignettes, medical and health news and short communications in various fields of medicine and surgery. We would like to encourage authors to send in articles in these categories. We would also like to invite scholars to contribute to a CME column which would make the journal more functional to our junior colleagues globally. We welcome suggestions and ideas on how to improve the quality of the journal. We would like to apologize to authors for the delay in the publication process. This is largely due to the peer reviewer process. We will continue to strive to overcome this challenge. WAJM VOLUME  38, NUMBER  9, SEPTEMBER, 2021 Listed below are the articles for the September 2021 Journal edition. The free abstract-text content of this edition can be assessed on PubMed Central, EMBASE, Excerpta Medica, African Index Medicus, among others. The electronic version and the complimentary print copies would be sent to the corresponding authors through a courier service EDITORIAL Global Ageing, Suicide and the Bane of Food Insecurity Erhabor GE West Afr J Med.2021 September; 38 (9): 813-814 PMID  34672506 The Epidemiology of Suicide and Suicidal Behaviour across the Lifespan in Nigeria: A Systematic Review of the Literature Boladale Mapayi West Afr J Med. 2021 September; 38 (9): 814-815 PMID  34672507   ORIGINAL ARTICLES The Epidemiology of Suicide and Suicidal Behaviour across the Lifespan in Nigeria: A Systematic Review of the Literature B. D. Oladeji, O. Ayinde, A. Adesola, O. Gureje West Afr J Med. 2021 September; 38 (9): 817-827 PMID  34672509 A Cross-Sectional Study of Birth Preparedness and Complication Readiness amongst Pregnant Women attending Ante-natal Clinic in a Tertiary Hospital S. A. Deji, V. A. Aduayi, O. O. Solomon, O. A. Solomon, E. O. Amu, S. Adetokunbo West Afr J Med. 2021 September; 38 (9): 828-834 PMID  34672511 Demographic Profile and Outcome in Surgically Managed Patients with Chronic Subdural Haematoma: A 9-Year Retrospective Cohort Study O. E. Idowu, J. M. Vitowanu, S. O. Oyeleke West Afr J Med. 2021 September; 38 (9): 835-838 PMID  34675209 Integrative Care of the Older Persons in Nigeria: An Appraisal of the Geriatric Centre, University College Hospital, Ibadan L. A. Adebusoye, O. O. Olowookere, S. A. Ajayi, E. O. Cadmus, E. O. Labaeka West Afr J Med. 2021 September; 38 (9): 839-844 PMID  34675279 Too Little for Comfort: Food Insecurity among Medical Students in Sagamu, Southwest Nigeria O. O. Sholeye, O. E. Taiwo, V. J. Animasahun West Afr J Med. 2021 September; 38 (9): 845-850 PMID  34675422 Comparison of Temperature Readings, Infrared, Non-Contact Thermometer with Contact Digital Thermometer Readings in Children C. Onubogu, W. Wonodi, B. A. West West Afr J Med. 2021 September; 38 (9): 851-858 PMID  34676741 The Knowledge of COVID-19 among Health Care Workers in a Nigerian Urban Community and their Willingness to Manage COVID-19 Patients H. Imasuen , C.L. Nzomiwu West Afr J Med. 2021 September; 38 (9): 859-865 PMID 34677039   Predictors of Lower Extremity Amputations in Patients with Diabetic Foot Ulcers and Management Outcome G. O. Enweluzo, C. N. Asoegwu, E. A. Alabi, I. O. Akinmokun, A. G. U. Ohadugha, C. C. Nwawolo West Afr J Med. 2021 September; 38 (9): 866-870 PMID  34677040 Prevalence and Pattern of Smoking among Health Science Students in Nnamdi Azikiwe University Nigeria C. U. Ufoaroh, A. E. Anyabolu, E. H. Enemuo, S. P. Aneke, C. A. Onwurah, S. I. Chinweuba, E. N. Anyabolu, P. U. Ele West Afr J Med. 2021 September; 38 (9): 871-876 PMID  34677041 Epidemiological Transition in the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS): Evidence from the Global Burden of Disease 1990–2017 O. S. Ilesanmi, O. Owopetu, A. A. Afolabi, S. M. Babale West Afr J Med. 2021 September; 38 (9): 877-884 PMID   34677042 The Indications and Findings at Colonoscopy in a Tertiary Hospital in North-Central Nigeria: A Seven-Year Review M.O. Bojuwoye, O.F. Bamidele, K. Okonkwo, A. Adeyeye, A.M. Aliyu, G.K. Oyeleke, A.B. Olokoba West Afr J Med. 2021 September; 38 (9): 885-891 PMID  34677043 Challenges in the Management of Supracondylar Humeral Fractures in Children in Resource-Constrained Settings F. S. Ejagwulu, K. E. Amaefule, I. L. Dahiru, I. Aniko, E. E. Ejagwulu West Afr J Med. 2021 September; 38 (9): 892-899 PMID  34677170   CASE REPORTS Acute Urinary Retention due to Haematometrocolpos from Imperforate Hymen in a Pubescent Nigerian Girl I. O. Awowole, W. S. Adenikinju, A. E. Ubom, O. O. Fadare West Afr J Med. 2021 September; 38 (9): 900-902 PMID  34677835 Compound Odontoma of the Anterior Maxilla Associated with Displaced Lateral Incisor: A Case Report U. P. Egbunah, A. T. Sonde, O. O. Olatosi West Afr J Med. 2021 September; 38 (9): 903-906 PMID  34677920 Clinical Summary and Reasoning Format: A Tool for Clinical Practice and Medical Training E. A. Disu, A. N. Ikefuna, F. O. Njokanma, K. E. Nkanginieme West Afr J Med. 2021 September; 38 (9): 907-911 PMID  34677921 OCTOBER 2021 EDITION This edition is at the advanced stage and will soon be sent to the press. Corresponding authors of manuscripts are advised to kindly pay the statutory charges within the next one week in order to expedite the process.  Processing Fees $60.00                N30,000.00 naira Publication Fees $150.00              N75,000.00 naira 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 address - wajmeditorinchief@gmail.com. The account details for payment are as follows: ACCOUNT NAME: WEST AFRICAN JOURNAL OF MEDICINE ACCOUNT NUMBER: 0265229681 BANK: GT BANK. The following articles have been listed for the OCTOBER edition. 1. HEPATOBILIARY FINDINGS IN NIGERIAN CHILDREN WITH SICKLE CELL ANAEMIA     Oluwafunmilayo Funke Adeniyi, Adeseye Micheal Akinsete, Emuobor Aghoghor                    Odeghe, Ogonna Faustina Okeke, Monkwyei Olayanju, Udemezue   2. PROSTATE LESIONS IN A TERTIARY INSTITUTION IN NORTH CENTRAL NIGERIA: A HISTOPATHOLOGY REVIEW Raphael, Solomon, Abimiku, Bawa Ahmed, Abdul, Oluwasesan Adelowo, Nwana, Edmund Joseph Chukwueloka 3. C-REACTIVE PROTEIN AND COVID-19 SEVERITY A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW Richard Chinaza Ikeagwulonu, Chinonyelum Thecla Ezeonu, Zeal Chinwe Ikeagwulonu, Ngozi Immaculata Ugwu, Mark Uchejeso Obeta 4. SAFETY PRACTICES AND COVID-19 ANTIBODY POSITIVITY AMONG HEALTH CARE WORKERS IN A TERTIARY HOSPITAL IN SOUTHERN NIGERIA Akpabio Akanimo Akpabio, Onukak Etim Asukwo, Sylvanus Bassey Udoette, Victor Aniedi Umoh 5. HYPERGLYCAEMIC EMERGENCIES ARE ASSOCIATED WITH INCREASED PRO-INFLAMMATORY CYTOKINE (INTERLEUKIN 6) AND CORTISOL Funmilayo A. Owolabi, Babatope A. Kolawole, Rosemary T. Ikem, David.O Soyoye 6. COVID 19: A PROSPECTIVE OBSERVATIONAL STUDY ON THE CUTANEOUS MANIFESTATIONS OF PATIENTS IN LAGOS, NIGERIA E. Otrofanowei, A.A. Akinkugbe, B.I. Otike-Odibi, O. O. Ayanlowo, I. E. Akase, M. Karami, M. Kamal, B. Akanbi 7. PULMONARY HYPERTENSION IN CHILDREN WITH VENTRICULAR SEPTAL DEFECTS Josephat M Chinawa, Chika O Duru, Edmund N Ossai, Awoere T Chinawa 8. REMOTE SUPERVISION OF BASIC MANAGEMENT UNITS FOR TUBERCULOSIS CARE DURING COVID-19 PERIOD: AN INNOVATIVE EXPERIENCE FROM BENIN REPUBLIC Wachinou AP, Fiogbé AA,  Adè S, Yemoa A, Esse M, Houéto S, Agodokpessi G, Affolabi D 9. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS OF HEALTH CARE WORKERS IMPLEMENTING INTEGRATED MATERNAL, NEWBORN AND CHILD HEALTH STRATEGY IN EDO STATE, NIGERIA Okojie OH, Omuemu VO, Eigbedion P 10. COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF STREPTOCOCCUS MUTANS AND STREPTOCOCCUS SOBRINUS FROM DENTAL PLAQUE SAMPLES OF NIGERIAN PRE-SCHOOL CHILDREN WITH AND WITHOUT CARIES Oluwo AO, Nwaokorie FO, Oredugba FA, Sote EO 11. FEMALE ANDROGENETIC ALOPECIA AMONGST MARKET WOMEN IN LAGOS, NIGERIA Ehiaghe Lonia Anaba, Ayesha Omolara Akinkugbe, Erere Otrofanowei, Olufolakemi Cole-Adeife, Olusola Ayanlowo 12. CLINICAL CHARACTERISTICS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES OF MANAGING ORTHOPAEDIC TRAUMA PATIENTS DURING THE FIRST WAVE OF COVID- 19 PANDEMIC: A RETROSPECTIVE COHORT ANALYSIS Muyed K A Mohamed, Karthikeyan P Iyengar, Mohammed A A Khatir, Ankur D Kariya, Walaa Eldin A H Elnahas, Vijay K Jain, Chetan Sangani 13. AN OUTBREAK OF ARBOVIRAL INFECTION IN A REGION WITH BACKGROUND MALARIA ENDEMICITY FROM NORTHWESTERN NIGERIA: AN INVESTIGATION REPORT MOHAMMED, Yahaya, Frank Obi, Everistus Chijioke Aniaku, Adebayo  Olatunji Joyce, Abdullahi Shehu Umar, Fatima Sale, Yashe Rimamdeyati Usman, Nuruddeen Aliyu, Halimatu Bolatito Ayanleke, Abubakar A. Danmafara, Chikwe Ihekweazu. 14. BATHE CONSULTATION MODEL AND PATIENTS’ SATISFACTION A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED CLINICAL TRIAL AMONG ADULTS WITH CHRONIC ILLNESS IN A TERTIARY HEALTH FACILITY IN NORTH-CENTRAL NIGERIA Akafa Andes Tensaba, Moses Lawrence Akinwale, Ogwuche Emmanuel 15. ASSESSMENT OF THE UTILIZATION OF POST EXPOSURE PROPHYLAXIS (PEP) IN HIV-EXPOSED INDIVIDUALS IN A TERTIARY HOSPITAL, NORTH WEST NIGERIA MA Ogunsina, N Yusuf-Ajibade,E Maaji, M Shuiabu NOVEMBER EDITION The manuscripts accepted for publication will be announced soon! REVIEWERS We acknowledged and appreciate the continued support and encouragement received from our reviewers who have contributed voluntarily and ensured that we have a successful and quality production. We want to encourage those who wish to participate in the review process to send their details to the Editor-in-Chief or register here. We look forward to receiving your feedback and we anticipate your manuscript submissions to the Journal. Thank you for your interest in WAJM!   Prof. G. E. Erhabor Editor-in-Chief   West African Journal of Medicine

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