Vol. 38 No. 12 (2021): The West African Journal of Medicine

View Vol. 38 No. 12 (2021): The West African Journal of Medicine

DOI: https://doi.org/10.55891/wajm.v38i12

Published: 2021-12-30

Articles

Biochemical Assessment of Cardiovascular Risk Associated with the Duration of Antipsychotic Therapy in Patients with Schizophrenia West Afr J Med. | 2021 Dec 30;Vol. 38(12): |1156-1161

A A Akande, A Adelekan, I M Abdulazeez

1156-1161

Abstract views: 60

https://doi.org/10.55891/wajm.v38i12.41
Awareness, Availability and Use of Teaching Aids and Skills Acquisition Materials in Family Medicine Training Centres in West Africa West Afr J Med. | 2021 Dec 30;38(12): |1149-1155

AJ Fatusin, TIA Oseni, TO Salam, K S Kalala, B B Fatusin, P Ameh, N K Ayisi-Boateng, N A A` Bafana

1149-1155

Abstract views: 40

https://doi.org/10.55891/wajm.v38i12.34
Discharge Against Medical Advice (DAMA) in Adult Emergency Department of a Tertiary Hospital in Nigeria West Afr J Med. | 2021 Dec 30;Vol. 38(12): |1058-1064

N J Nwashilli, P I Agbonrofo

1162-1166

Abstract views: 70

https://doi.org/10.55891/wajm.v38i12.43
Haematological Changes Associated with Hepatitis B Virus Infection in Individuals with and without Sickle Cell Disease West Afr J Med. | 2021 Dec 30;Vol. 38(12): |1167-1173

F A Fasola, O A Babalola, G N Odaibo, A Odetunde, N A Alamukii, D Ajayi, O Akpa, B J Brown, C P Babalola, A G Falusi

1167-1173

Abstract views: 96

https://doi.org/10.55891/wajm.v38i12.44
Pain Relief for Hysterosalpingography: A Randomized Controlled, Double Blinded Trial Comparing Suppository Diclofenac, Prilocaine/Lignocaine (EMLA) Cream And Placebo West Afr J Med. | 2021 Dec 30;Vol. 38(12): |1174-1182

R M Babandi, O C Agboghoroma, K W Durojaiye, K O Jimoh, E A Essiet

1174-1182

Abstract views: 106

https://doi.org/10.55891/wajm.v38i12.46
Prevalence of Molecular Markers of Plasmodium Falciparum Resistance to Proguanil and Pyrimethamine in Children with Haemoglobin Phenotypes SS and AA in Benin City, Nigeria West Afr J Med. | 2021 Dec 30;Vol. 38(12): |1183-1189

I G Enato, A E Sadoh, O M Ibadin, M E Odunvbun

1183-1189

Abstract views: 63

https://doi.org/10.55891/wajm.v38i12.47
Risk Perception and Factors associated with Compliance to COVID-19 Preventive Measures among Commercial Drivers in Abakaliki Nigeria: An Imperative for Targeted Intervention West Afr J Med. | 2021 Dec 30;Vol. 38(12): |1190-1199

C K Onah, B N Azuogu, C D Umeokonkwo, C O Akpa, R Utulu, P O Elom, A S Adeke, O O Okoro, U Michael

1190-1199

Abstract views: 40

https://doi.org/10.55891/wajm.v38i12.48
The Prevalence and Pattern of Thyroid Dysfunction in HAART-Naïve HIV Patients in Enugu, Nigeria: A Cross-Sectional Comparative Study West Afr J Med. 2021 | Dec 30;Vol. 38(12): |1200-1205

C V Ugwueze, E E Young, C N Unachukwu, B M Onyenekwe, C B Nwatu, C I Okafor, C M Ezeude, B C Ezeokpo

1200-1205

Abstract views: 111

https://doi.org/10.55891/wajm.v38i12.49
Second-Hand Tobacco Smoke Exposure in Children: A Neglected Driver of Health Disparities and Social Injustice in Nigeria West Afr J Med. 2021 | Dec 30;Vol. 38(12): |1216-1223

A Oyapero, O Erinoso, O O Olatosi

1216-1223

Abstract views: 50

https://doi.org/10.55891/wajm.v38i12.50
The Clinical Utility of Kidney Cortical Thickness in assessing severity of CKD in Low Income Setting West Afr J Med. | 2021 Dec 30;Vol. 38(12): |1224-1230

P K Uduagbamen, O A Odunlami, A O A Yusuf, M U Thompson, N K Ojo, O F Ajiboye, O Ehioghae, D V Oyewale

1224-1230

Abstract views: 43

https://doi.org/10.55891/wajm.v38i12.51
The Pattern of Haemoglobin Phenotypes and the Clinical Identity of Clients Tested at a Private Diagnostic Center in South-West Nigeria West Afr J Med. | 2021 Dec 30;Vol. 38(12): |1231-1237

A E Alagbe, A S Adewoyin, O A Alagbe, E U Egbuagha, T R Kotila

1231-1237

Abstract views: 38

https://doi.org/10.55891/wajm.v38i12.53
Giant Aggressive Odontogenic Fibroma in a 15-month-old Female: Case Report and Review of Literature West Afr J Med. | 2021 Dec 30;Vol. 38(12): |1238-1241

B `Fomete, M O A Samaila, R Agbara, S O Ajike, W F Foto

1238-1241

Abstract views: 67

https://doi.org/10.55891/wajm.v38i12.54
Human Monkey Pox Virus Infection in Plateau State, North Central Nigeria: A Report of Two Cases West Afr J Med. | 2021 Dec 30;Vol. 38(12): |1242-1246

E E Eseigbe, C Akude, I A Osagie, P Eseigbe

1242-1246

Abstract views: 279

https://doi.org/10.55891/wajm.v38i12.55
Determining the Knowledge, Attitude and Perception towards COVID-19 among Newly Recruited Surveillance Team in Ikeja, Lagos State, Nigeria: How justified are we in the Recruitment? West Afr J Med. | 2021 Dec 30;Vol. 38(12): |1251-1258

O A Babatunde, R O Akande, S O Olarewaju

1251-1258

Abstract views: 44

https://doi.org/10.55891/wajm.v38i12.56