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MA Frankson

Clinical Presentation, Demographics and Outcomes of Cases of Tuberculosis at Princess Margaret Hospital, Nassau, The Bahamas 2014–2016

Issue: 
Vol 70, Issue 1: 2023
DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2018.114
Pages: 
3-6
Synopsis: 
This article describes the incidence of cases, demographics, clinical presentation, diagnostic methods and outcomes of cases of Tuberculosis at Princess Margaret Hospital, Nassau, The Bahamas between 2014–2016.

ABSTRACT

Objectives: To determine incidence of cases, demographics, clinical presentation, diagnostic methods and outcomes of cases of tuberculosis (TB) in The Bahamas, 2014–2016.

Received: 
02 Aug, 2018
Published: 
29 Nov, 2023
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Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
Clinical presentation
The Bahamas
treatment outcome
tuberculosis.
Journal Authors: 
JH McIntosh
KM Moss
NM Forbes
MA Frankson
e-Published: 08 Mar, 2019

Impact of the ‘Providing Access to Continued Education’ Programme on Repeat Teenage Pregnancy in The Bahamas

Issue: 
Vol 65, Issue 2: 2016
DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2014.281
Pages: 
332-6

 

Objective: To determine the relationship of determinants such as age, ethnicity, education and sexual behaviour with repeat teenage pregnancy and to determine the impact of  Providing Access to Continued Education (PACE) Programme in reducing repeat teenage pregnancy amongst its participants in the Bahamas.  

Received: 
15 Oct, 2014
Accepted: 
31 Oct, 2014
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Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
sexual behaviour
Educational performance
PACE programme
repeat teenage pregnancy
Journal Authors: 
VP Sakharkar
MA Frankson
PR Sakharkar
e-Published: 15 May, 2015

Febrile Neutropaenia in Cancer Patients

Issue: 
Vol 59, issue 2 (2010)
Pages: 
209–14
Synopsis: 
Gram-negative organisms are the predominant isolates in febrile neutropaenic episodes in this cohort of patients. Non-neutropaenic patients had an increased mortality with an increase in Acinetobacter infections and multiple infections.

ABSTRACT

Backgrounds: Febrile neutropaenia is a common complication of chemotherapy in cancer patients.
Empirical antibiotic regimes are based on the epidemiological characteristics of bacterial isolates globally and locally.

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Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
cancer
febrile neutropaenia
Journal Authors: 
M Walwyn
A Nicholson
MG Lee
G Wharfe
MA Frankson
e-Published: 02 Oct, 2013

Dynamics of Antibiotic Usage in the Intensive Care Unit at the University Hospital of the West Indies

Issue: 
Vol 59, issue 2 (2010)
Pages: 
159–64
Synopsis: 
A cross-sectional, analytical study of antibiotic usage patterns at the Intensive Care Unit at the University Hospital of the West Indies was conducted on consecutive admissions between July and December 2007. Areas for improvement identified included attention to appropriate prophylactic antibiotic use and duration of courses, and use of de-escalation.

ABSTRACT

Objective: To determine antibiotic usage patterns in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI).

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Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
University Hospital of the West Indies
Antibiotic Use
de-escalation
Intensive care
Journal Authors: 
V Chin
HE Harding
I Tennant
D Soogrim
GM Gordon-Strachan
MA Frankson
e-Published: 02 Oct, 2013

Prevalence of Needlestick Injuries and other High Risk Exposures Among Healthcare Workers in Jamaica

Issue: 
Vol 59, issue 2 (2010)
Pages: 
153–8
Synopsis: 
Needlestick injuries (47%) and other high risk exposures (31%) among physicians and nurses were high in two hospitals in Jamaica. Reporting and post-exposure management were inadequate. A comprehensive programme to decrease these occupational hazards and regular surveillance are needed.

ABSTRACT

Objective: To assess the prevalence of needlestick injuries (NSIs) and other high risk exposures among healthcare workers at two hospitals in Jamaica.

Methods: Employing a cross-sectional study design, medical personnel (physicians, nurses) at two hospitals in Jamaica, were studied, utilizing a structured questionnaire consisting of 14 items to collect data on needle stick injuries and other injuries.

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Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
healthcare workers
needlestick
Journal Authors: 
TM Foster
MG Lee
CD McGaw
MA Frankson
e-Published: 02 Oct, 2013

Knowledge and Practice of Occupational Infection Control among Healthcare Workers in Jamaica

Issue: 
Vol 59, issue 2 (2010)
Pages: 
147–52
Synopsis: 
Healthcare workers at two hospitals in Jamaica were aware of the risk of transmission of infection, however compliance with universal precautions was inadequate. Guidelines are needed for compliance with universal precautions.

ABSTRACT

Objective: To assess the knowledge, compliance and practice among healthcare workers of occupational infection control at two hospitals in Jamaica.

Methods: Employing a cross-sectional study design, medical personnel (physicians and nurses) at two hospitals in Jamaica, were studied, utilizing a structured questionnaire consisting of 14 items to collect the data.

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Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
Jamaica
Infection control
healthcare workers
Journal Authors: 
TM Foster
MG Lee
CD McGaw
MA Frankson
e-Published: 02 Oct, 2013

HIV/AIDS Knowledge and Sexual Behaviour among Junior High School Students in New Providence, Bahamas

Issue: 
Vol 62, Issue 4: HIV/AIDS - May (2013)
DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2013.169
Pages: 
318–22
Synopsis: 
Junior high schools students in New Providence, Bahamas, have fairly accurate knowledge of HIV/AIDS but misconceptions regarding transmission are still prevalent.

ABSTRACT

Objective: To determine accuracy of knowledge and sexual behaviour patterns of junior high school students in New Providence towards HIV/AIDS and identify gender variations.

Methods: A cross-sectional study with cluster sampling of classrooms was undertaken at two schools utilizing a questionnaire. SPSS was used for statistical analysis.

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Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
knowledge
HIV/AIDS
sexual behaviour
Students
junior high school
Journal Authors: 
S Pinder-Butler
MA Frankson
C Hanna-Mahase
R Roberts
e-Published: 14 Aug, 2013
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