From The Desk of The Editor-in-ChiefMAY 2023 NEWSLETTER | Dear Colleagues, It is my pleasure to present the Journal newsletter for May 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 4, APRIL 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 MAY 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 HIV Knowledge and Screening Practices among In-School Adolescents in a Semi-Urban Community of Osun State, Southwest Nigeria A. Idowu, Y. T. Olasinde, O. R. Akande, O. K. Israel, M I. Akanbi, E. Ogum, O. V. Ajeleti, P. E. Christopher, O. V. Fajembimo, A. J. Owolabi West Afr J Med. May 2023; 40 (5): 495-503 PMID: 37246817 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 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 | JUNE 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 JUNE 2023 edition. | | ARTICLES ASSESSMENT OF PERCEIVED AND OBJECTIVE QUALITY OF CARE RECEIVED BY INSURED AND UNINSURED ADULT PATIENTS ATTENDING A TERTIARY HOSPITAL IN ABUJA, NIGERIA OC Ekwueme, LA Moses, OG Ogunfowokan | | ASSESSING THE BURDEN OF KIDNEY DISEASE AMONG TYPE 2 DIABETIC SUBJECTS ATTENDING A SEMI-URBAN TERTIARY HEALTH FACILITY IN SOUTH-WEST NIGERIA Rosemary T. Ikem, Amina T. Lawal-Bello, David O. Soyoye, Ayodeji N. Fasanu, Babatope A. Kolawole | INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE AND RISK FACTORS AMONG WOMEN DURING THE COVID-19 MOVEMENT RESTRICTION IN NIGERIA: AN ONLINE SURVEY Oliver C Ezechi, Greg A. Ohihoin, David A Oladele, Tajudeen A. Bamidele, Titilola A. Gbajabiamila, Abideen O Salako, Zaidat A. Musa, Esther Ohihoin, Oluwatosin O Odubela, Chidinma Gab-Okafor V, Paschal M Ezeobi, Agatha N David, Nkiruka N. Odunukwe, Babatunde L. Salako | | PENILE FRACTURE FOLLOWING PENILE MANIPULATION DURING NOCTURNAL PENILE TUMESCENCE T.O Adeleke, A. O Durodola, M.O Oyelami, I.A Okunade, S.I. Oloruntoba | | SOCIO-ECONOMIC AND LIFESTYLE DETERMINANTS OF FUNCTIONAL CAPACITY OF THE SENIOR ATTENDEES OF AN OUTPATIENT CLINIC IN NORTHERN NIGERIA: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY Abdulgafar Lekan Olawumi, Bukar Alhaji Grema, Abdullahi Kabir Suleiman, Godpower Chinedu Michael, Zainab A. Umar, Fatima M. Damagum, Abdullahi I. Haruna, Zainab Abdulkadir, Aminatu Kwaku | | NEUROCRITICAL CARE IN NIGERIA M.A. Komolafe, A.O. Idowu, M.E. Peter, W.H. Oyinlola, A.A. Sanusi, S.A. Balogun, S.O. Olateju, A.A. Adebowale, M.B. Fawale | | ASSESSMENT OF SERUM REPRODUCTIVE HORMONES LEVEL AMONG WOMEN ATTENDING INFERTILITY CLINIC IN AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL (ABUTH) ZARIA, NORTHWESTERN NIGERIA Isah Idris Ainavi, A.A Akande, Ibrahim.Sambo Aliyu, A. G Adesuyin | | DETERMINANTS OF CHOICE OF FACILITY-BASED DELIVERY AMONG MOTHERS IN KWARA STATE, NIGERIA Munir’deen Aderemi IJAIYA, Mohammed Jimoh SAKA, Sunday Adedeji ADERIBIGBE, Hadijat Olaide RAJI, Abiodun S. ADENIRAN, Zainab Bimpe IJAIYA, Hafsat Abolore AMEEN, Muhammed Mubashir Babatunde, Bode KAYODE, Ibraheem ABDULRAHEEM, Oladimeji Akeem BOLARINWA, Rakiya SAIDU | | DETERMINANTS OF CHOICE OF SPECIALITY BY RESIDENT DOCTORS: A MULTI-CENTER BASED STUDY IN SOUTH-WEST NIGERIA O.O. Ojewuyi, O.A. Kolawole, A.R. Ojewuyi, A.K. Alao | | AN EVALUATION OF THE KNOWLEDGE AND UTILIZATION OF THE ESSENTIAL MEDICINES LIST AMONG HEALTH PROFESSIONALS IN SIX TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS IN NIGERIA Ayinbuomwan SA, Opadeyi AO, Ohaju-Obodo JO, Akhideno PE, Oghuvwu SO, Nwani PO, James BO, Isah AO | | NASOPHARYNGEAL CARCINOMA IN CHILDHOOD: EVIDENCE OF A MALFUNCTIONING ONCOLOGY ECOSYSTEM: A CASE SERIES FROM A LOW RESOURCE SETTING Fakile O. Ugonna, Akinsete AM, Joseph O. Adedayo, Fashola O. Tolulope, Oladipo T. Aishat, Adebola Akinsulie | | CLINICAL PROFILE AND DETERMINANTS OF LOSS TO FOLLOW UP IN PATIENTS ENROLLED IN AN URBAN ANTIRETROVIRAL TREATMENT PROGRAMME IN NORTH WESTERN NIGERIA Hamidu Muhammad Liman, Sirajo Haliru Tambuwal, Aminu Abbas, Kehinde Joseph Awosan and Chukwudi Emmanuel Udegbunam | | INVASIVE ASPERGILLOSIS AMONG HAEMATOLOGICAL MALIGNANCY PATIENTS IN GHANA: A PILOT STUDY ON PREVALENCE AND ANTIFUNGAL PROPHYLAXIS AT THE NATIONAL REFERRAL HOSPITAL B.K. Ocansey, B. Otoo, H. Gbadamosi, J.A. Opintan, Y. Dei-Adomakoh, C. Kosmidis, D.W. Denning | | PURE TONE AUDIOMETRY AND OTOACOUSTIC EMISSION EVALUATION OF HEARING LOSS IN DIABETIC PATIENTS IN A SELECTED URBAN POPULATION OF SOUTH-WEST NIGERIA Shuaib Kayode AREMU, Gbadebo Oladimeji AJANI | FAMILY CIRCLE AND WILLINGNESS TO SUBSCRIBE COMMUNITY-BASED HEALTH INSURANCE (CBHI) FOR THE ELDERLY IN A RURAL COMMUNITY IN SOUTH-SOUTH NIGERIA Archibong F, Asibong U.E, Ayuk A.E, Atangwho A, Uriah S.S | | 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. 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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