From The Desk of The Editor-in-ChiefAPRIL 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 | | | 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. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | ORIGINAL ARTICLE Has Treatment Seeking Behaviour Changed in People Living with Epilepsy? Experience of People Living with Epilepsy Attending Adult Neurology Clinics in Enugu B. A. Ezeala-Adikaibe, J. U. Achor, P. O. Nwani, C. Ekochin, C. N. Mbadiwe, U. Nwobodo, C. C. Okwara, C. P. Okoli, E. O. Nwazor, O. B. Anyim, C Orjioke, C. Orah-Okpala, I. B. Nndionuka, C. Okereke, G. O. Eneh, P. N. Onodugo, M. S. Ezeme, O. D. Onodugo, T. H. Ikenwugwu, M. C. Abonyi, G. E. Anigbo West Afr J Med April 2024; 41(4):397-405 PMID: 39002170 | | | | | | | | | ORIGINAL ARTICLE Unmet Surgical Need among Adults in A Mixed Urban-Rural Community in Nigeria: A Survey of 1,993 Adults Using the Sosas Survey Tool O. B. Bankole, A. Makanjuola, E. O. Alabi, T. O. Odugbemi, O. Abazie, I. Y. Ademuyiwa, B. Okusanya, A. Onwuka, E. R. Smith, T. Tran, S. Gupta, R. Ots, E. M. Harrison, D. Poenaru, O. A. Elebute, J. O. Seyi-Olajide, O. Ladipo-Ajayi, F. M. Alakaloko, C. O. Bode, B. N. Nwomeh, A. O. Ademuyiwa West Afr J Med April 2024; 41(4): 436-451 PMID: 39003518 | | | | | | | | | | | 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 | MAY 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 MAY 2024 edition. | | EDITORIAL xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx G. E. Erhabor | | | 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 | | 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 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 | | | 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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