Publications

5 publications

  1. Accuracy of Self Reported Sickle Cell Status in Jamaica

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    Assess agreement between self-reported sickle cell status and laboratory results and examine sociodemographic differences. The authors highlighted expanded testing and education to improve knowledge of sickle cell status.

    Keywords: screeningsickle cell diseasesickle cell trait

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  2. Frequency of High Salt Food Consumption in Jamaica

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    Estimate how often adults consume high-salt foods and identify associated characteristics. The authors identified younger adults as one audience for sodium-reduction efforts.

    Keywords: food frequencyJamaicasalt consumption

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  3. Salt Knowledge Attitudes and Practices Among Jamaican Adults

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    Examine salt-related knowledge, attitudes and practices and their associations with social and clinical characteristics. The authors identified younger adults and people with less formal education as priorities for salt-reduction education.

    Keywords: health knowledgesalt intakesocioeconomic status

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  4. Sodium and Potassium Intake Estimates for Jamaican Adults

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    Update national estimates of sodium and potassium intake using spot urine measurements. The authors called for stronger public health efforts to address high sodium and low potassium intake.

    Keywords: dietary intakepotassiumsodium

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  5. Validation of Spot Urine Estimates of Sodium Intake in Jamaica

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    Compare sodium estimates from spot urine formulas with measured 24-hour excretion. Average estimates were broadly comparable, while individual classification of high intake varied by method.

    Keywords: sodium intakespot urinevalidation

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