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An Update on the Burden of Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors in Jamaica Findings from the Jamaica Health and Lifestyle Survey 2007–2008

Issue: 
Vol 60, Issue 4 (2011) - Special Issue on WIMJ 60th Anniversary, 1951-2011
Pages: 
422–8
Synopsis: 
This paper provides an update on the burden of cardiovascular disease risk factors in Jamaica using data from the most recent national health survey. The burden of cardiovascular disease remains high with prevalence of hypertension, 25%; diabetes, 8%; hypercholesterolaemia, 12%; obesity, 25% and overweight, 27%.
ABSTRACT
 
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Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
Jamaica
Hypertension
physical activity
obesity
diabetes mellitus
national health surveys
cardiovascular risk
Blacks
hypercholesterolaemia
Journal Authors: 
TS Ferguson
DK Francis
MK Tulloch-Reid
NOM Younger
SR McFarlane
RJ Wilks
e-Published: 03 Feb, 2014

Diabetic Foot Complications among Patients Attending a Specialist Diabetes Clinic in Jamaica: Prevalence and Associated Factors

Issue: 
Vol 62, Issue 3: Mar (2013)
DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2012.031
Pages: 
216–23
Synopsis: 
This study estimated the prevalence of diabetic foot complications among patients of a specialist diabetes clinic in Jamaica and evaluated factors associated with foot complications. Approximately one of every eight patients had a major foot complication (amputation, ulcer or infection). Associated factors were neuropathy, high blood pressure and longer duration of diabetes.

ABSTRACT


Objectives: To estimate the prevalence of diabetic foot complications among patients at a specialist diabetes clinic in Jamaica and identify factors associated with foot complications.

Received: 
23 Jan, 2012
Accepted: 
01 Feb, 2012
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Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
Caribbean
Jamaica
Amputations
diabetic foot
diabetic foot infections
diabetic foot ulcers
Journal Authors: 
TS Ferguson
MK Tulloch-Reid
NOM Younger
RA Wright-Pascoe
MS Boyne
SR McFarlane
DK Francis
RJ Wilks
e-Published: 26 Jun, 2013

Prevalence of High-risk Sexual Behaviour in Jamaican Adults and Its Relationship to Sociodemographic and Religious Factors: Findings from the Jamaica Health and Lifestyle Survey 2007−2008

Issue: 
Vol 61, Issue 9 (2012)
DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2012.026
Pages: 
873–80
Synopsis: 
A third of Jamaicans report sexual practices that increase their risk of HIV infection. High-risk sexual behaviour was more common among men and younger persons, but was not infrequent among older persons. Being married, active religious practice and weekly attendance at religious meetings were associated with lower odds of high risk sexual behaviour.

ABSTRACT

Objective: To estimate the prevalence of high-risk sexual behaviours among Jamaican adults and evaluate associations with sociodemographic and religious factors.

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Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
Caribbean
HIV
Jamaica
high-risk behaviour/characteristics
religious practice
sexual practices
social factors
Journal Authors: 
ND Morgan
TS Ferguson
NOM Younger
MK Tulloch-Reid
DK Francis
SR McFarlane
A Grant
E Lewis-Fuller
RJ Wilks
e-Published: 24 Jun, 2013

Prevalence of High Risk Sexual Behaviour in Jamaican Adults and Its Relationship to Socio-demographic and Religious Factors: Findings from the Jamaica Health and Lifestyle Survey 2007–2008

DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2011.026

ABSTRACT

PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon dr_morgan_prevalence_of_high-risk_sexual_behaviour.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
Caribbean
HIV
Jamaica
high-risk behaviour/characteristics
religious practice
sexual practices
social factors
Journal Authors: 
ND Morgan
TS Ferguson
NOM Younger
MK Tulloch-Reid
DK Francis
SR McFarlane
A Grant
E Lewis-Fuller
RJ Wilks
e-Published: 20 Feb, 2013

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