From The Desk of The Editor-in-ChiefMARCH 2024 | Dear Colleague, I am delighted to present the March 2024 edition of the Journal. I extend my sincere appreciation to the authors, reviewers, proofreaders, the two colleges (West African College of Physicians and West African College of Surgeons), and our dedicated staff for their unwavering support and contribution to the journal. We have been experiencing delays in our publication schedule due to various factors including unforeseen socio-economic challenges, which have impacted our production and publishing processes. Rest assured, we're actively working to return to our normal schedule of timely publication Our teams are fully engaged and committed to the growth and consistent production throughout the year. We are making aggressive moves to further raise the bar of the quality, impact, and reputation of the journal. We remain committed to enhancing the journal's relevance and significance within the global medical community. WAJM VOLUME 41, NUMBER 2, FEBRUARY 2024 This edition is available at the West African Journal of Medicine (WAJM) office, located at 6 Taylor Drive, Edmund Crescent, Medical Compound, Yaba, Lagos State. However, the e-copy has been sent to the corresponding authors. For authors and individuals interested in obtaining copies of this edition, requests can be made at the journal office or by sending an email to the Editor-in-Chief. through wajmeditorinchief@gmail.com | | | WAJM VOLUME 41, NUMBER 3 MARCH 2024 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 Trends in the Management of Miscarriages with the Implementation of the Volunteer Obstetrician Scheme in Selected Primary Health Care Centres in Maiduguri, Northeastern Nigeria B. Bako, B. M. Audu, A. D. Geidam, A. G. Mairiga, H. A. Usman, A. A. Kullima, S. M. Ibrahim, B. Isa, B. S. Mshelia, E. Filibus West Afr J Med. March 2024; 41 (3): 293-300 PMID 38788122 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | PROCESSING AND PUBLICATION FEESGiven 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. Kindly be informed that from January 2024, manuscripts accepted for publication will be rescheduled for the subsequent edition if publication fees are not settled within the designated payment period. 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 | APRIL 2024 EDITIONThis edition is currently in the final stages of publishing. Kindly note that corresponding authors of manuscripts are encouraged to settle any outstanding statutory charges at their earliest convenience. 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 2024 edition. | | EDITORIAL xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx G. E. Erhabor | | | ONYCHOMYCOSIS IN DIABETICS: PREVALENCE, CLINICAL FEATURES AND SPECTRUM OF CAUSATIVE FUNGI IN SOUTH-EASTERN NIGERIA Chinechelum N. Anyanechi, Uche Rowland Ojinmah, Chiedozie Chris. Anyanechi, Thomas Obiora Nnaji, Gladys Angela Ozoh | | SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIALS IN USES OF NIGELLA SATIVA (BLACK SEED) IN METABOLIC SYNDROME Sherreen Elhariri, Ismail Burud, Nur Azyyati Zulaimy, Tong Ju Ann, Iyaz Ahmed, Samson Chong Kar Chun, Paventhan Kumaran | | PRACTICE OF MAMMOGRAPHY IN A PRIVATE NIGERIAN CANCER FOUNDATION: OUR EXPERIENCE U.D.Itanyi, Z Bagudu, N. Iloanusi, W.O Kaalu | | CHILDHOOD TRAUMA AND ITS RELATIONSHIP WITH ANXIETY, DEPRESSION, AND SUICIDAL IDEATION AMONG A COMMUNITY SAMPLE IN ILISAN-REMO, SOUTHWESTERN NIGERIA: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY Oluwatoyin Adetutu Fasesan, Abiodun Christopher Jemilohun, Kolawole Oluseyi Akande, Olufunke Oluwatosin Adeleye, Charles John Elikwu, Theophilus Oludare Ajiro | | HAS TREATMENT SEEKING BEHAVIOUR CHANGED IN PEOPLE LIVING WITH EPILEPSY? EXPERIENCE OF PEOPLE LIVING WITH EPILEPSY ATTENDING ADULT NEUROLOGY CLINICS IN ENUGU Birinus Ezeala-Adikaibe, Achor Justin, Nwani Paul, Chinweike Fintan Ekochin, Chigekwu Nkeiruka Mbadiwe, Ume Monday Nwobodo, Chibuzo Celestine Okwara, Chibuike Paul Okoli, Ernest O Nwazor, Obumneme Benneth Anyim, Casmir Orjioke, Orah-Okpala Chidimma, Nndionuka, Ijeoma Bliss, Okereke Chiamaka, Eneh Grace O, Pauline Nkiruka Onodugo,Mark Ezeme, Obinna Donatus Onodugo, Ikenwugwu Tuzymeshach Holyword, Micheal Chinwuba Abonyi, Gideon Ekene Anigbo | | MULTIPLE TRICHOEPITHELIOMAS: A DISFIGURING LESION SUCCESSFULLY TREATED WITH EXCISION AND SKIN GRAFTING Michael AI, Isamah CP, Ademola SA | | RH BLOOD GROUP ANTIGENS AND ALLOIMMUNIZATION RISK OF PREGNANT WOMEN IN SOUTHWESTERN, NIGERIA F.A. Fasola, H.Y. Oladokun, O.O. Adesina, O.O. Fasola | | TRAUMATIC PENILE INJURY: AN ANALYSIS OF THE PATIENT AGE WITH AETIOLOGICAL TYPE AND INJURY SEVERITY IN A SINGLE CENTRE Musliu Adetola Tolani, Mudi Awaisu, Oyelowo Nasir, Patrick Eneh, Hussaini Yusuf Maitama, Robyn Webber, Louise Buckley | | MONOPOLAR TRANSURETHRAL RESECTION OF THE PROSTATE BY A SINGLE SURGEON IN NORTH CENTRAL NIGERIA; SURGICAL RESULTS AND POSTOPERATIVE COMPLICATIONS T. Atim, K.O. Obiatuegwu | | LEAKING ECTOPIC PREGNANCY FOLLOWING IN VITRO FERTILIZATION WITH ASSOCIATED ACUTE APPENDICITIS Nnamdi Jude NWASHILLI, Patrick OKONTA, Bode-law FALEYIMU | | THE PREVALENCE AND PATTERN OF ADMISSION MORTALITY AMONG ACUTE STROKE PATIENTS MANAGED AT A TERTIARY HOSPITAL IN ABAKALIKI NIGERIA: A RETROSPECTIVE STUDY Chukwuemeka O. EZE, Amarachukwu F. ONYEBUCHI | | UNMET SURGICAL NEED AMONG ADULTS IN A MIXED URBAN-RURAL COMMUNITY IN NIGERIA: A SURVEY OF 1,993 ADULTS USING THE SOSAS SURVEY TOOL Bankole OB, Makanjuola A, Alabi EO, Odugbemi OO, Abazie O, Ademuyiwa IY, Okusanya B, Onwuka A, Smith ER, Tran T, Gupta S, Ots R, Harrison EM, Poenaru D, Elebute OA, Seyi-Olajide JO, Ladipo-Ajayi O, Alakaloko FM, Bode CO, Nwomeh BN, Ademuyiwa AO | | THE PERSPECTIVES OF LAGOS HEALTHCARE LEADERS ON FAITH-INSTITUTION INVOLVEMENT IN HYPERTENSION HEALTH A. Sanusi, S. Golder, H. Elsey, O. Todowede
| | PREVALENCE OF EXTRA-PULMONARY TUBERCULOSIS AMONG PATIENTS DIAGNOSED WITH TUBERCULOSIS IN A TERTIARY HOSPITAL IN BAUCHI, NORTHEASTERN NIGERIA - A FIVE-YEAR REVIEW Sabiu Abdu Gwalabe, Jacob Amos Dunga, Yusuf Abdu Misau, Ibrahim Maigari, Auwal Adamu | PATIENT SATISFACTION AND ITS PREDICTORS IN A SECONDARY HOSPITAL IN KADUNA STATE, NORTH-WESTERN NIGERIA Butawa NN, Ajuonuma OF, Suleman OM, Omole VN, Sule AG, Shagaya SN and Sunday J | | 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 We would like to inform you that the journal website (www.wajmed.com) is currently down and unavailable for submissions and other functions. Our team is actively working to restore the site and upgrade our services. In the meantime, please correspond with us via email (wajmeditorinchief@gmail.com). We appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this time. | | | 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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