LATEST ISSUE: WAJM VOL. 41 JUNE 2024

WAJM VOLUME 41, NUMBER 5, MAY 2024

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LATEST ISSUE - WAJM VOL. 41. N0. 6, 2024

WAJM VOLUME 41, NUMBER 6 JUNE 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.

EDITORIAL 

Addressing the Persistent Burden of Under-Five Mortality, and the Growing Importance of Healthcare Marketing

G. E. Erhabor

West Afr J Med. June 2024; 41(6): 615–616 PMID: 39340189

ORIGINAL ARTICLE

Concordance Between Clinical and Histopathological Diagnosis of Skin Diseases in South-South Nigeria: A Two-Center Study

O. E. Ogunbor, C. R. Madubuko, C. A. Okoye, D. E. Imasogie

West Afr J Med. June 2024; 41(6): 617-624 PMID: 39340193

ORIGINAL ARTICLE

Early Versus Delayed Oral Feeding in Emergency Gastrointestinal Surgeries

O. O. Akanbi, A. S. Oguntola, M. L. Adeoti, J. G. Olaogun, O. L. Idris, S. O. Fadiora

West Afr J Med. June 2024; 41(6): 625–629 PMID: 39340200

ORIGINAL ARTICLE

Effect of Dietary Phosphate Restriction in Pre-Dialysis Chronic Kidney Disease Patients with Hyperphosphataemia in Southern Nigeria

I. R. Edeki, E. I. Unuigbe, E. I. Okaka

West Afr J Med. 2024 June; 41(6): 630–637 PMID: 39340208

ORIGINAL ARTICLE

Physicians' Perception on the Relevance of  Healthcare Marketing in a Tertiary Hospital, South-West, Nigeria

T. O. Adebawojo, V. A. Adekiya, O. O. Abesin, N. H. Ugwuchukwu, O. I. Adeniji, M. D. Adekanle, T. O. Esan

West Afr J Med. 2024 June; 41(6): 638–643 PMID: 39340763

ORIGINAL ARTICLE

A Survey of What Healthcare Professionals Consider as Relevant for Decisional Autonomy in Health and Treatment in Nigeria

O. Sorinmade, O. Elugbadebo, T. Bello

West Afr J Med. 2024 June; 41(6): 644–650 PMID: 39340766

ORIGINAL ARTICLE

Risk Factors Associated with Under Five Children Mortality in Northeast Nigeria; A Retrospective Analysis of National Demographic and Health Survey Data

Y. A. Misau, M. F. Bashir, M. M. Dabo, A. S. Adamu, L. M. Dattijo, A. Z. Musa, S. M. Ahmad, J. Yaya, M. Meremikwu, B. M. Usman, N. K. Abdulhamid

West Afr J Med. 2024 June; 41(6): 651–658 PMID: 39340779

ORIGINAL ARTICLE

Relationship Between Blood Pressure Control and Self-Care Practices Among Hypertensive Patients Attending Family Medicine Clinic of  Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Lagos, Nigeria

S. O. Odunaye-Badmus, O. O. Sodipo, S. O. Malomo, O. E. Oluwatuyi, R. N. Odiana

West Afr J Med. 2024 June; 41(6): 659–667 PMID:  39340787

ORIGINAL ARTICLE

Prevalence of Intestinal Parasitic Infections Among Pregnant Women: A Multi-Centre Survey

S. E. Ocheja, O. Adesina, O. Makanjuola

West Afr J Med. 2024 June; 41(6): 668–674 PMID: 39340789

ORIGINAL ARTICLE

Heart Rate Variability in Healthy Young Adult Nigerians

D. B. Adamu, B. S. Chori, O. Onaadepo, J. O. Ogedengbe, A. N. Odili

West Afr J Med. 2024 June; 41(6): 675–681 PMID: 39340793

ORIGINAL ARTICLE

Assessment of Rifampicin Indeterminate Results among Adult Patients attending a Tertiary Tuberculosis Treatment Center in Port Harcourt Rivers State using Shewhart control Charts: Implications for patients and Tuberculosis Control Programs

T. J. Abaate, A. A. Alali

West Afr J Med. 2024 June; 41(6): 682–690 PMID: 39340811

ORIGINAL ARTICLE

Prevalence of High Blood Pressure and Associated Factors among a Population of Apparently Healthy in-School Adolescents in Delta State, Nigeria: A Cross-Sectional Survey

E. M. Umuerri, Patrick Oyibo, I. A. Oyibo, O. Eyawo

West Afr J Med. 2024 June; 41(6): 691–698 PMID: 39340813

ORIGINAL ARTICLE

A Comparative Study of Intelligence Quotients of Almajirai Attending Quranic Schools and Pupils of Selected Primary Schools in Zaria, Northwest Nigeria

A. Abubakar-Abdullateef, A. Mohammed, K. Kusi-Mensah, H. D. Mohammed, A. S. Kakangi

West Afr J Med. 2024 June; 41(6): 699–707 PMID: 39340822

ORIGINAL ARTICLE

Total Thyroidectomy versus Subtotal Thyroidectomy as a Suitable Surgery for Benign Thyroid Disorders

W. M. El-Sayed, S. Elhariri, M. S. F. Mekhaeel, I. Burud

West Afr J Med. 2024 June; 41(6): 708–713 PMID: 39340827

ORIGINAL ARTICLE

Trends in Dermatological Diagnoses During Covid-19 Pandemic in Nigeria: A Retrospective Study

C. C. Anaje, O. I. Ezejiofor, N. A. Enechukwu, C. I. Okpala, C. L. Onyekonwu, J. C. Nkesi

West Afr J Med. 2024 June; 41(6): 714-720 PMID: 39342417

ORIGINAL ARTICLE

Knowledge of Helping Babies Breathe Programme and the Determinants among Trainees in Edo State

I. G. Enato, O. K. Olaniyi, O. J. Uduebor, S. Oriaifo, E. Idemudia, I. A. Enadeghe, F. Okhamafe, O. Ezomo, E. M. Osazee, V. S. Effiong

West Afr J Med. 2024 June; 41(6): 721-726 PMID: 39342419

CASE REPORT AND REVIEW OF LITERATURE 

Ebstein's Anomaly in a Young Nigerian Lady

S. E. Antia, G. C. Isiguzo, C. C. Ajaero, P. O. Okpala, C. N. Ugwu

West Afr J Med. 2024 June; 41(6): 727–734 PMID: 39342421

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EDITORIAL

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G. E. Erhabor

ORIGINAL ARTICLES

THE VALUE OF TARGETED SCREENING FOR GLAUCOMA: THE UNIVERSITY OF ILORIN TEACHING HOSPITAL EXPERIENCE                                                                                            

Tokunbo Sarah Obajolowo, Ibrahim Abiodun Yusuf, Sodiq Adeoti, Joshua F. A. Owoeye, Mutairu Abiodun Taiwo, Fatai Olasunkanmi Olatunji

RESEARCH PARTICIPATION AND FEEDBACK: PERCEPTION OF ADOLESCENTS AND YOUNG ADULTS LIVING WITH HIV IN LAGOS, NIGERIA 

Abideen O Salako, Tomilola Musari-Martins, Folahanmi T Akinsolu, Oluwatosin O Odubela, Priscilla N Ezemelue, Babasola Opaneye, Samuel Bankole, Nurudeen O Rahman, Ifeoma E Idigbe, AhmadRufai Abubakar, Nkiru A David, Titilola A Gbaja-biamila

ASSESSMENT, MANAGEMENT, AND QUALITY OF CARE OF ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROME PATIENTS PRESENTING WITH NON-TRAUMATIC ACUTE CHEST PAIN IN THE EMERGENCY ROOM                                                                                                                                                        

Olulola O Oladapo, Kehinde A. Ojifinni, Oladimeji Adebayo, Olanike A. Orimolade, Olumayowa Oluwasanjo, Veronica A. Obasuyi, Adebukola T. Adeyanju

A 7-MONTH REVIEW OF CLINICAL AND DEMOGRAPHIC PREDICTORS OF CHILDHOOD MORTALITY IN A TERTIARY CHILDREN HOSPITAL IN FREETOWN, SIERRA LEONE                                   

Akhigbe, Irene Eseohe, Ikhurionan, Paul Ehiabhi, Bell, Nellie Valerie Tayo, Luke, Ronita Désirée Cornelia, Abubakarr, Bah Bailor, Geissler-Jalloh, Annett, Mustapha, Ayeshatu Majagbae, Ofovwe, Gabriel Egberue

MOLECULAR SUBTYPES OF BREAST CANCER IN A TERTIARY CENTRE IN EDO STATE: SOUTH-SOUTH NIGERIA                                                                                                                                   

Ugiagbe EE, Owolabi DO

GAPS IN MANAGEMENT OF DYSLIPIDAEMIA AMONG PHYSICIANS IN NIGERIA: REPORT OF A WEB-BASED SURVEY                                                                                                                             

Ayoola YA, Adejumo OA, Oiwoh SO, Akande JO, Adebayo O, Oseni TIA, Inofomoh FO, Mamza AA, Edeki IR, Enikuomehin AC, Oni OO, Junaid OA, Shogade TT, Yusuf IA, Mustapha YM, Yusuf AO, Oyedepo DS, Adebayo SO, Akintunde AA

OPINIONS OF DENTAL TECHNOLOGISTS IN NIGERIA ON QUALITY OF WORK AUTHORIZATION FOR REMOVABLE DENTAL PROSTHESES                                                                                         

Olugbenga A. ADENUGA-TAIWO, Temitope O. OMOSEEBI, Modupe O. BOWALE, Adenike. O. AWOTILE, Ifeoma. DIKE

ASSESSING THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS IN HIGH-STRESS UNITS AT A TERTIARY HEALTH CENTRE IN SOUTH-EASTERN NIGERIA                                

Ezemenahi SI, Ibeh CC, Okonkwo OS, Anusi CS, Ezemenahi SC, Eseigbe P, Alabi AN

PERCEPTION, PRACTICE AND COST BURDEN OF MEDICAL TOURISM AMONG PHYSICIANS IN PUBLIC TERTIARY HEALTH FACILITIES IN OYO STATE, SOUTH-WEST, NIGERIA                                   

Rebecca Y. Olatunde, Oluwaseun T. Esan

AWARENESS OF PRIMARY CARE PROVIDERS ON GENITAL SCHISTOSOMIASIS INFECTION IN NORTHERN NIGERIA                                                                                                                                   

Yahanazu Sada Abdullahi, Abdulgafar Lekan Olawumi, Mandisa Tenego, Munir Shu'aibu Sidi, Dan-Inna Muhammad Zaharadeen, Yolah F. Bangbeor Camanor, Tijani Idris Ahmad Oseni

USE OF PROPHYLACTIC PARENTERAL TRANEXAMIC ACID FOR REDUCTION OF BLOOD LOSS DURING AND AFTER CAESAREAN SECTION: A DOUBLE-BLIND RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED STUDY                                                                                                                                                  

Adaeze Vivian Ndubuisi, Polycarp Uchenna Agu, Emmanuel Onyebuchi Ugwu, Samuel Nnamdi Obi, George Uchenna Eleje, Matthew Ikechukwu Eze, Kingsley Emeka Ekwuazi, Angela Ogechukwu Ugwu, Peter Chienye Ekwueme, Chukwudi Simon Anigbo

ANALYSIS OF THE FACTORS AFFECTING MALE-FEMALE SEX RATIO OF BABIES BORN THROUGH ASSISTED REPRODUCTIVE TECHNOLOGY                                                                                   

 Aloy Okechukwu Ugwu, Christian Chigozie Makwe, Vanessa Kay

BIVENTRICULAR HYPERTROPHIC CARDIOMYOPATHY IN A 26-YEAR-OLD NIGERIAN WOMAN WITH NOONAN SYNDROME                                                                                                             

Ogah OS, Aje A, Obasuyi VA, Orimolade OA, Nebo IT, Ajao FA, Olawuyi DA, Olalekan VK, Ogah CM, Obiekwe FE, Odenigbo MN, Adebayo OM, Abiodun M Adeoye AM, Oladapo OO, Adebiyi A

INTRAMURAL PREGNANCY; AN INTRIGUING DIAGNOSIS IN A RESOURCE CONSTRAINT PRACTICE               O.O. Lawal, G.O. Obajimi, C.M. Okor, J.A. Ogunsola

CEREBRAL ECHINOCOCCOSIS MIMICKING A BRAIN TUMOUR IN RURAL SOUTHWEST NIGERIA        

Mikhail Olayinka BUHARI, Oladipo OMOSEBI, Oluwole Olarinmoye OYELEYE, Olaleke FOLARANMI, Olagoke Olaseinde ERINOMO, Olawale Morenikeji Adeniyi

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