D Eldemire-Shearer

Ageing of Jamaica’s Population – What Are the Implications for Healthcare?

Issue:

Vol 63, Issue 1: Jan (2014)

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2014.003

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3–8

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This paper discusses Jamaica’s current census (2011) and the changes in the over 60-year old population since the 2001 census and the implications for healthcare. Emphasis is placed on chronic disease reduction and improved quality of life for older persons.

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15 Jan, 2014

Accepted:

25 Jan, 2014

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e-Published: 08 Apr, 2014

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Integrating Mental Health into Primary Care: An Integrative Collaborative Primary Care Model – The Jamaican Experience

Issue:

Vol 60, Issue 4 (2011) - Special Issue on WIMJ 60th Anniversary, 1951-2011

Pages:

483–9

Synopsis:

Despite limited resources, Jamaica has successfully integrated mental health into primary care.

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e-Published: 03 Feb, 2014

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Chronic Disease and Ageing in the Caribbean: Opportunities Knock at the Door

Issue:

Vol 60, Issue 4 (2011) - Special Issue on WIMJ 60th Anniversary, 1951-2011

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471–7

Synopsis:

The challenges of increasing chronic diseases and ageing populations demand political will and collaborative approaches at programmatic and policy levels.

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e-Published: 03 Feb, 2014

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Decriminalization of Marijuana: Is this a realistic public mental health policy for Jamaica?

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Vol 60, Issue 3 (2011)

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367–70

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Marijuana has potential benefits and adverse effects. Despite its popularity in Jamaica, decriminalization may not be possible given the international and regional obligations of Jamaica.

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e-Published: 31 Jan, 2014

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Health Status and Health-seeking Behaviour of Jamaican Men Fifty-five years and Over

Issue:

Vol 60, Issue 3 (2011)

Pages:

322–9

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This study describes the health status and healthseeking behaviour of men fifty-five years and older in Jamaica based on a quantitative survey of 2000 men. There are implications for health policy and programming given rapid population ageing in the Caribbean.

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Objective: The Caribbean including Jamaica is undergoing rapid population ageing with implications for health service planning and delivery. Such planning should take into account gender differentials. This study describes and analyses the health status and health-seeking behaviour of men 55 years and over in Jamaica.

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e-Published: 31 Jan, 2014

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Sociodemographic Factors Associated with Depressive Symptoms among Elderly Persons from Two Communities in Kingston, Jamaica

Issue:

Vol 62, Issue 7: Sept (2013)

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2012.273

Pages:

615–9

Synopsis:

In this study of 200 elderly persons aged 60 years and over, predictors of depression were older age, female gender, low socio-economic status and low level of cognitive function.

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Objective: To explore possible associations of age, gender, socio-economic status, educational level and level of cognitive functioning with depressive symptoms in a community sample of elderly persons.

Received:

08 Oct, 2012

Accepted:

27 Feb, 2013

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e-Published: 22 Jan, 2014

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Mental Health Policy and Service System Development in the English-speaking Caribbean

Issue:

Vol 61, Issue 5 (2012) - Special Issue on Mental Health

Pages:

475–82

Synopsis:

There has been some progress in the integration of mental health policy and practice in the English-speaking Caribbean countries, however, much effort is needed to reform mental health legislation and incorporate mental health practices in primary care throughout the English-speaking Caribbean.

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e-Published: 24 Oct, 2013

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Are Parents in Tune with Music Their Adolescent Children Enjoy? Are There Missed Opportunities for Sexual and Reproductive Health Dialogue?

Issue:

Vol 60, issue 2 (2011)

Pages:

158–64

Synopsis:

Adolescents listen to and learn sexual and reproductive health themes from dancehall music whether or not parents have reservations to them doing so. These may subsequently influence sexual and reproductive health behaviour. Dancehall music provides opportunities for parents to initiate discussion of values pertaining to sexual and reproductive health.

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The perspectives of adolescents were solicited on the issue of sexual and reproductive health messages they received through dancehall music as well as their perceptions of parents’ views of such messages and adolescents’ indulgence with this genre of music.

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e-Published: 17 Oct, 2013

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Are Women Ready to do HIV Test?

Issue:

Vol 58, issue 6 (2009)

Pages:

575–9

Synopsis:

Most women were contemplating HIV testing and tested only when pregnant. Integration of testing services into general healthcare and marketing to selected at risk groups will increase HIV testing.

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Objective: To identify the factors that influence the stage of change with regards to HIV testing in women (16–45 years old) in Westmoreland using the trans-theoretical model (TTM) of behaviour change.

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e-Published: 20 Sep, 2013

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Health Status and Health Maintenance Practices among Doctors and Nurses at Two Hospitals in Jamaica

Issue:

Vol 58, issue 6 (2009)

Pages:

539–45

Synopsis:

More than 50% of 212 doctors and nurses studied reported signs and symptoms of stress but were generally physically healthy. Barriers to seeking healthcare included confidentially issues and the need to appear healthy to colleagues and patients.

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