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WEST AFRICAN JOURNAL OF MEDICINE - LATEST ISSUE: WAJM VOL. 41 APRIL 2024

 

West African Journal of Medicine April 2024 Issues


From The Desk of The Editor-in-Chief

APRIL 2024 

Dear Colleague,

I am delighted to present the April 2024 edition of the Journal. I sincerely appreciate 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 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 3, MARCH 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

LATEST ISSUE - WAJM VOL. 41. N0. 4, 2024

WAJM VOLUME 41, NUMBER 4 APRIL 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.

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. 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

 MAY 2024 EDITION

This 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 MAY 2024 edition.

EDITORIAL

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G. E. Erhabor

ORIGINAL ARTICLES

HISTOPATHOLOGIC CHARACTERISTICS OF CHILDHOOD NEPHROTIC SYNDROME IN A TERTIARY HEALTH FACILITY IN NIGERIA

OT Adedoyin, MO Buhari, OR Ibrahim, OO Oyedepo, OAM Adesiyun, A Alege

EFFECT OF EXERCISE VERSUS METFORMIN AMONG NIGERIANS WITH PREDIABETES: A RANDOMISED CONTROLLED TRIAL                                                  Umar MT, Sabir AA, Sada KB, Umar H, Maiyaki AS, Jimoh AK, Abdullahi UF

PATTERNS OF ENERGY DRINK CONSUMPTION AND PERCEIVED BENEFITS AMONG MEDICAL STUDENTS IN A TERTIARY INSTITUTION IN SOUTH-EASTERN NIGERIA        

Ezemenahi SI, Ibeh CC, Alphonsus RU, Akalugwu E, Ezemenahi SC, Ezemenahi BE, Obi Nwosu AL, Alabi AN

DIAGNOSTIC EFFICIENCY OF POINT-OF-CARE LUNG ULTRASONOGRAPHY IN THE DIAGNOSIS OF ADULT COMMUNITY-ACQUIRED PNEUMONIA – A SINGLE-CENTRE STUDY IN SOUTHEASTERN NIGERIA

Eke COU, Mbata GC, Ele PU, Okwudire EG, Ugwoegbu JU

COMPARATIVE EVALUATION OF TOTAL ANTIOXIDANT CAPACITY AND PH OF SALIVA IN CHILDREN WITH AND WITHOUT EARLY CHILDHOOD CARIES                    Adesuwa Abe, F.A Oredugba, O.O Orenuga, A.A Osuntoki

PREVALENCE AND FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH FEAR OF FALLING IN THE ELDERLY ATTENDING A TERTIARY HOSPITAL IN SOUTH-SOUTH NIGERIA                  Oguzor, UC, Uriah, SS, Atata, CT, Dienye, PO, Aloni Alali

PREDICTORS OF COVID-19 VACCINE UPTAKE IN A TERTIARY HOSPITAL COMMUNITY, NORTH CENTRAL OF NIGERIA                                                                  Daniel DA, Akwaras NA, De-kaa NL, Nwaeze C, Swende LT, Ornguga BO

DIAGNOSTIC ACCURACY OF MAMMOGRAPHIC FINDINGS IN PATIENTS 35 YEARS AND OLDER PRESENTING WITH PALPABLE BREAST LUMP IN UNIVERSITY OF BENIN TEACHING HOSPITAL, BENIN CITY                                                                       Steve-nation ORIAKHI, Nnamdi Jude NWASHILLI, Chibundu Emmanuel OHANAKA, Osarumwense David OSIFO

PLASMA VITAMIN D LEVELS AMONG NIGERIAN MOTHERS AND THEIR PRETERM INFANTS             

Victor Ayodeji Ayeni, Tinuade Adetutu Ogunlesi, Iyabode Olabisi Florence Dedeke, Olatunbosun Oladipupo Olawale, Durotoye Michael Olanrewaju

NEUTROPHIL-LYMPHOCYTE RATIO AND HIGH SENSITIVITY C-REACTIVE PROTEIN AS MARKERS OF HEART FAILURE SEVERITY: A STUDY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF PORT-HARCOURT TEACHING HOSPITAL HEART FAILURE CLINIC                                                    Aisha. O. Ajala, Sotonye Dodiyi-Manuel, Boma Oyan, Jacquelin Ejituwu and Maclean Akpa

SPECTRUM OF SKIN DISEASES AMONG INMATES IN NIGERIAN CORRECTIONAL CENTRE, SOUTHERN NIGERIA                                                                                                    Oghenekaro Godwin Egbi, Dieprebi Agnes Aladeh, Roli Madubuko, James Dein Okpiri , Ujah, Mammak Mamwen, Oluseyi Ademola Adejumo, Imuetinyan Rashida Edeki, Oyedipo Dapo Sunday, Sebastine Oseghae Oiwoh, Victor Onyebuchi Ndu, Osariemen Augustine Osunbo

ORAL HEALTH KNOWLEDGE, PRACTICES, AND DENTAL COMPLAINTS AMONG PREGNANT WOMEN ATTENDING ANTENATAL CLINIC AT A TERTIARY HEALTH INSTITUTION, NORTH CENTRAL, NIGERIA                                                                                   L.T. Swende, N.A. Akwaras, B.O. Ornguga, S.I. Nwaeze, N.O Okpara, A. Ngwibete, T.Z. Swende, I. Tor- Anyiin, G.N. Rimamnunra, N.L.P Dekaa, D.A. Daniel, J.O. Obekpa, M. Ben –Ameh, Ugboaja CU

RURAL-URBAN DIFFERENCES IN RISK FACTORS FOR PREDIABETES AND UNDIAGNOSED DIABETES AMONG ADULT DWELLERS IN SELECTED YORUBA- SPEAKING PARTS OF NIGERIA: A GLYCATED HAEMOGLOBIN-BASED POPULATION SCREENING                                                                                                       

W. O. Balogun, J. O. Akinyemi, I. O. Ajayi, M. A. Olamoyegun, O. B. Olopade,O. A. Bolarinwa, B. W. Alatishe-Muhammad, O. A. Salisu, G. O. Ajani, D. O. Soyoye

PRE- AND POST-PROSTATECTOMY DETRUSOR WALL THICKNESS AND THE SYMPTOM PROFILE IN PATIENTS WITH BENIGN PROSTATIC ENLARGEMENT: A PROSPECTIVE REVIEW                                       

Chigozie I. Onyeze, T. A Badmus, A. A Salako, C. M Asaleye, E. A Agbakwuru, E. A Jeje, O.O Olasehinde, M. C Igbokwe, R. N Babalola, R. A David

AUDIT OF SCHOOL ORAL HEALTH PROMOTION ACTIVITIES AND ASSOCIATION WITH ORAL HEALTH BEHAVIOUR OF ADOLESCENTS IN IBADAN, NIGERIA              Folake Barakat Lawal, Gbemisola Aderemi Oke

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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

In the March newsletter, we announced that the journal website experienced a cyber-attack. We are pleased to inform you that the website has been restored and is fully functional. We are currently in the process of replacing and updating lost files. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this time.

https://wajmed.com/ojs3.3__wajm/index.php/wajmed

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Sunday, 26 May 2024

WEST AFRICAN JOURNAL OF MEDICINE - LATEST ISSUE: WAJM VOL. 41 MARCH 2024

 

From The Desk of The Editor-in-Chief

MARCH 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

LATEST ISSUE - WAJM VOL. 41. N0. 3, 2024

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.

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. 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 EDITION

This 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

ORIGINAL ARTICLES

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.

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Prof. G. E. Erhabor

Editor-in-Chief

West African Journal of Medicine

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WAJM, 6, Taylor Drive, Edmund Crescent, PMB 2023, Yaba, Lagos. Nigeria. 

Tel:- +2348068925934 ; +2349064542292