Publications

41 publications

  1. Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy in Jamaica’s South East Region

    Abstract · PDF, 63 KB

    Identify factors associated with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and maternal outcomes. The authors highlighted antenatal monitoring, education on warning symptoms and stronger referral pathways.

    Keywords: eclampsiahypertension in pregnancymaternal health

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  2. Insecticidal Activity of Jamaican Nutmeg Oil Against Aedes aegypti

    Abstract · PDF, 63 KB

    Assess the activity of Jamaican nutmeg essential oil against Aedes aegypti at different life stages. The authors identified the oil as a candidate for further vector-control research.

    Keywords: Aedes aegyptinutmeg essential oilvector control

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  3. Intensive Care Bloodstream Infections Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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    Compare bacteraemia among intensive-care patients before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. The authors called for further study to determine what contributed to the observed differences.

    Keywords: bacteraemiaCOVID-19intensive care

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  4. Menstrual Symptoms and Mental Health in Women With Sickle Cell Disease

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    Examine whether heavy menstrual bleeding and menstrual pain are associated with risk of depression or anxiety. The authors highlighted mental health screening and multidisciplinary care for women with severe menstrual pain.

    Keywords: anxietydepressionmenstrual healthsickle cell disease

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  5. Midwifery and Gender Based Violence During Pregnancy in Jamaica

    Abstract · PDF, 63 KB

    Identify risk factors for gender-based violence in pregnancy and assess how midwives can support screening and intervention. The authors supported integrating screening into antenatal care and strengthening midwifery training.

    Keywords: gender-based violencemidwiferypregnancy

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  6. Mosquito Diversity Across Four Habitats in Jamaica

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    Characterise mosquito diversity and distribution across Jamaican habitats. Habitat-specific surveillance can help guide vector control.

    Keywords: Jamaicamosquito surveillancespecies diversity

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  7. Oral Health and Quality of Life Among Older Adults in Gujarat

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    Examine the relationship between oral health and oral health-related quality of life. The findings support targeted prevention and treatment for older adults in the study area.

    Keywords: older adultsoral healthquality of life

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  8. Paediatric Admissions for Intentional Assault in Jamaica

    Abstract · PDF, 63 KB

    Describe patterns of hospital admission for intentional physical or sexual assault among children aged 1–16. The preliminary patterns can help identify children who may benefit from targeted prevention and support.

    Keywords: child injuryhospital admissioninterpersonal assault

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  9. Paediatric Systemic Lupus Erythematosus at a Jamaican Referral Hospital

    Abstract · PDF, 63 KB

    Describe presenting features, disease activity and outcomes among children with systemic lupus erythematosus. Major organ involvement was associated with greater disease severity at presentation.

    Keywords: disease activitylupus nephritispaediatric lupus

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  10. Physical Activity Among Older Adults in Westmoreland Jamaica

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    Assess adherence to activity recommendations and examine barriers and facilitators. The authors proposed supporting active transport and recreational opportunities for older people.

    Keywords: healthy ageingphysical activityWestmoreland

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  11. Psychological Distress Among Caribbean Emergency and Fire Personnel

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    Assess psychological distress and well-being by gender and frontline role. The authors called for mental health support tailored to emergency and fire personnel.

    Keywords: emergency medical servicesoccupational healthpsychological distress

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  12. Retention in HIV Care at Public Treatment Sites in Jamaica

    Abstract · PDF, 64 KB

    Characterise retention in HIV care at public treatment sites and identify associated factors. The authors identified younger adults, men and people receiving care outside their parish as priorities for retention efforts.

    Keywords: HIVJamaicaloss to follow-upretention in care

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