S Shafe

Collaborative Study on the Genetics of Alcoholism (COGA) in Trinidad and Tobago: Review of Findings and Implication

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2017.228

Synopsis:

Published and unpublished data points to the importance of examining the genetic influence on alcohol use among the major groups in Trinidad and Tobago.

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The Collaborative study on the Genetics of Alcoholism, Trinidad and Tobago (COGA-TT), studied the frequencies of the genes of alcohol metabolizing enzyme in a population comprising Indo-Trinbagonians (Indo-TTs) and Afro-Trinbagonians (Afro-TTs).

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25 Nov, 2017

Accepted:

18 Dec, 2017

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e-Published: 20 Dec, 2017

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Anti-social Personality Disorder and Conduct Disorder (ASPD/CD), Ethnicity and other Characteristics of the Alcohol Treatment Population in Trinidad and Tobago

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2015.477

Synopsis:

Understanding the role of personality disorders in alcohol abuse/dependence co-morbidity may highlight its possible role as a predictor for alcohol addiction among ethnic groups in the Trinidad and Tobago population.

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Background: Individuals of East Indian and African ancestry constitute the largest population subgroups in Trinidad and Tobago. Many differences are observed in their drinking behaviour and are attributed to cultural and social factors. The aim of this paper is to determine if there are differences in personality disorder diagnosis in alcohol abuse/ dependent patients who attend treatment facilities in Trinidad and Tobago.

Received:

07 Sep, 2015

Revised:

19 Feb, 2016

Accepted:

25 May, 2016

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e-Published: 13 Jun, 2016

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Child Sexual Abuse and Continuous Influence of Cultural Practices: A Review

Issue:

Vol 63, Issue 6: Oct (2014)

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2013.246

Pages:

634–7

Synopsis:

Child sexual abuse associated with cultural practices is no longer regional bound as a result of migration and transcultural marriages. The orientation toward group, family structure, and conformity to norms and the issue of shame continue to play a major role in reporting practices.

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Received:

05 Sep, 2013

Accepted:

17 Oct, 2013

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e-Published: 07 Jul, 2014

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Co-morbidity of Alcohol Dependence and Select Affective and Anxiety Disorders among Individuals of East Indian and African Ancestry in Trinidad and Tobago

Issue:

Vol 58, Issue 2 (2009)

Pages:

164–72

Synopsis:

Co-morbidity of major depressive disorder with alcohol dependence is common in the two major ethnic groups in Trinidad and Tobago. Other anxiety and affective disorders occurred in three per cent or less of patients and controls.

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psychiatric disorders

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S Shafe

DA Gilder