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- Download Accuracy of Self Reported Sickle Cell Status in Jamaica,
Accuracy of Self Reported Sickle Cell Status in Jamaica
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.
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- Download Arterial Stiffness and Stroke Risk in Jamaican Children With Sickle Cell Anaemia,
Arterial Stiffness and Stroke Risk in Jamaican Children With Sickle Cell Anaemia
Compare arterial stiffness between children classified at higher and lower stroke risk. Aortic pulse-wave velocity warrants further evaluation as a potential marker of stroke risk.
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- Download Early Life Circumstances and Sickle Cell Outcomes in Jamaica,
Early Life Circumstances and Sickle Cell Outcomes in Jamaica
Assess associations between early-life circumstances, vaso-occlusive crises and hospitalisation. Early-life circumstances may contribute to variation in long-term sickle cell outcomes.
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- Download Frequency of High Salt Food Consumption in Jamaica,
Frequency of High Salt Food Consumption in Jamaica
Estimate how often adults consume high-salt foods and identify associated characteristics. The authors identified younger adults as one audience for sodium-reduction efforts.
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- Download Health Literacy and Blood Pressure Control in Jamaica,
Health Literacy and Blood Pressure Control in Jamaica
Determine whether health literacy is associated with blood pressure control among Jamaicans with hypertension. The study found no association between health literacy and blood pressure control.
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- Download Salt Knowledge Attitudes and Practices Among Jamaican Adults,
Salt Knowledge Attitudes and Practices Among Jamaican Adults
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.
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- Download Sodium and Potassium Intake Estimates for Jamaican Adults,
Sodium and Potassium Intake Estimates for Jamaican Adults
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.
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- Download Validation of Spot Urine Estimates of Sodium Intake in Jamaica,
Validation of Spot Urine Estimates of Sodium Intake in Jamaica
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.
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