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41 publications
- Download Barriers to Hydroxyurea Use in Jamaican Children With Sickle Cell Disease,
Barriers to Hydroxyurea Use in Jamaican Children With Sickle Cell Disease
Identify barriers to hydroxyurea use among children with sickle cell disease. The authors proposed education for caregivers and clinicians to support informed use.
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- Download Breast Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment Delays in Western Jamaica,
Breast Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment Delays in Western Jamaica
Measure delays from symptom onset to treatment and identify contributing factors. The authors recommended faster referrals and stronger access to public diagnostic services.
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- Download Burnout and Fatigue Among Jamaican Nurse Anaesthetists,
Burnout and Fatigue Among Jamaican Nurse Anaesthetists
Describe how nurse anaesthetists experience fatigue and burnout and how they perceive its effects on practice. The authors called for organisational action on conditions that contribute to burnout.
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- Download Childhood Malnutrition Rehabilitation Weight Gain and Adult Adiposity,
Childhood Malnutrition Rehabilitation Weight Gain and Adult Adiposity
Examine associations between severe childhood malnutrition, rehabilitation weight gain and adult body fat. The authors identified rehabilitation weight gain as a factor for further study in long-term follow-up.
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- Download Cost Effectiveness of Abemaciclib for Early Breast Cancer in Jamaica,
Cost Effectiveness of Abemaciclib for Early Breast Cancer in Jamaica
Estimate the value of adding abemaciclib to endocrine therapy for high-risk hormone receptor-positive and HER2-negative early breast cancer. Under the model assumptions, adding abemaciclib was unlikely to be cost-effective at the selected …
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- Download Depressive Symptoms Substance Use and Gaming in a Jamaican High School,
Depressive Symptoms Substance Use and Gaming in a Jamaican High School
Estimate the prevalence of depressive symptoms and examine links with substance use and gaming. The findings identify potential priorities for school-based mental health support and further research.
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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 Factors Associated With Severe Cannabis Problems in Jamaica,
Factors Associated With Severe Cannabis Problems in Jamaica
Identify characteristics associated with severe cannabis problems among chronic users. The authors highlighted early prevention and expanded access to treatment.
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- Download Frailty Among Older Surgical Patients at the University Hospital of the West Indies,
Frailty Among Older Surgical Patients at the University Hospital of the West Indies
Estimate frailty prevalence and identify associated factors among older surgical patients. The findings highlight frailty as a consideration in planning perioperative care for older patients.
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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 Geographic Access to Mammography in Jamaica,
Geographic Access to Mammography in Jamaica
Map mammography capacity relative to the target population and identify underserved parishes. The authors identified underserved parishes as priorities for expanding screening capacity.
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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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