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Does Ganja Cause Mental Illness? Perspectives from a Population-based Assessment of Mental Health Literacy in Jamaica

Issue: 
Vol 66, Issue 5: 2017 (Special Issue on Cannabis)
DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2017.209
Pages: 
553-61
Synopsis: 
This study investigated and evaluated the mental health comprehension of a randomly selected population in Jamaica. General perceptions were significantly correlated with level of education and age, while perceptions about treatment and prevention significantly correlated with gender and education.

ABSTRACT

Objective: Mental illness is a major cause of morbidity and, globally, has a high lifetime risk. Mental health literacy is known to improve symptom recognition, care-seeking and treatment outcomes. This study therefore sought to assess the knowledge and beliefs of Jamaicans regarding the definition, aetiology, symptomatology, treatment and prevention of mental illness.

Received: 
05 Oct, 2017
Accepted: 
23 Oct, 2017
Published: 
29 Dec, 2017
PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon wimj-iss5-2017_553_561.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
mental health
mental health disorder
mental health literacy
mental illness
Journal Authors: 
WD Abel
S Longman-Mills
J Martin
DC Oshi
P Whitehorne-Smith
e-Published: 26 Oct, 2017

Perceived Susceptibility to Mental Disorders among Marijuana Smokers Attending a Tertiary Institution

Issue: 
Vol 66, Issue 5: 2017 (Special Issue on Cannabis)
DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2017.193
Pages: 
562-8
Synopsis: 
This was an exploratory qualitative study that investigated the degree to which marijuana smokers at a tertiary institution perceived their susceptibility to mental illness. Risk perception was found to be low, as the drug’s benefits seemingly outweighed its risks.

ABSTRACT

Objective: This exploratory qualitative study sought to investigate the question of ‘how do marijuana smokers at a tertiary institution perceive their susceptibility to mental illness?’.

Received: 
18 Sep, 2017
Accepted: 
23 Oct, 2017
Published: 
29 Dec, 2017
PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon wimj-iss5-2017_562_568.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
Marijuana smokers
mental disorders
perceived susceptibility
Journal Authors: 
N Albarus
P Whitehorne-Smith
WD Abel
e-Published: 26 Oct, 2017

Associations between Marijuana Use and Sperm Quality in Jamaican Men: Implications for the Subfertile Male

Issue: 
Vol 66, Issue 5: 2017 (Special Issue on Cannabis)
DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2017.189
Pages: 
569-75
Synopsis: 
This study investigated the association of marijuana use with sperm parameters and reproductive history of subfertile men. Sperm motility was affected by reported quantity and frequency of marijuana use.

ABSTRACT

Objective: To evaluate the associations of frequency, quantity and duration of marijuana use with sperm parameters and reproductive histories of male non-smokers and chronic marijuana users.

Received: 
18 Sep, 2017
Accepted: 
23 Oct, 2017
Published: 
29 Dec, 2017
PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon wimj-iss5-2017_569_575.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
lifestyle
male infertility
marijuana use
sperm parameters
subfertility
Journal Authors: 
K Carroll
AM Pottinger
MD Jackson
e-Published: 26 Oct, 2017

Dosage and Conditioning Period Determine Reward or Aversion to Cannabis-induced Conditioned Place Preference in Sprague-Dawley Rats

DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2017.185
Synopsis: 
The study demonstrated that a shortened conditioning period of 18 minutes in the conditioned place preference (CPP) paradigm can induce significant ∆9-THC reward at low doses, supporting the addictive potential of the psychoactive agent of marijuana. This is the first report of significant reward at a dose of 0.05 mg/kg ∆9-THC in an animal model of addiction.

  ABSTRACT                                                                                                                                     

Received: 
14 Sep, 2017
Accepted: 
23 Oct, 2017
Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
∆9-THC
addiction
aversion
Cannabis
conditioned place reference
Marijuana
motivation
reward
Journal Authors: 
LE Young
KP Chin-Quee
e-Published: 26 Oct, 2017

Disclaimer

Manuscripts that are Published Ahead of Print have been peer reviewed and accepted for publication by the Editorial Board of the West Indian Medical Journal. They may appear in their original format and may not be copy edited or formatted in the style guide of this Journal. While accepted manuscripts are not yet assigned a volume, issue or page numbers, they can be cited using the DOI and date of e-publication. See our Instructions for Authors on how to properly cite manuscripts at this stage. The contents of the manuscript may change before it is published in its final form. Manuscripts in this section will be removed once they have been issued to a volume and issue, but will still retain the DOI and date of e-publication.

A Cross-sectional Clinic-based Study Exploring whether Variants within Genes Coding for Enzymes of the Transmethylation and Trans-sulphuration Pathways Are Associated with Inter-individual Phenotypic Variation in Sickle Cell Anaemia in Jamaica

Issue: 
Vol 66, Issue 4: 2017 (Special Issue on Sickle Cell Disease)
DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2017.205
Pages: 
510–7
Synopsis: 
This cross-sectional study explored and generated novel and useable estimates of association between variants within genes underlying the transmethylation and trans-sulphuration pathways and inter-individual phenotypic variation in sickle cell anaemia (HbSS).

ABSTRACT

Received: 
05 Oct, 2017
Accepted: 
25 Oct, 2017
Published: 
13 Nov, 2017
PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon wimj-iss4-2017_510_517.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
Genetic variants
phenotypic variation
sickle cell anaemia
Journal Authors: 
S Howell
K Marshall
M Reid
N McFarlane-Anderson
C McKenzie
e-Published: 25 Oct, 2017

Characterization of Neuropathic Pain in Sickle Cell Disease

Issue: 
Vol 66, Issue 4: 2017 (Special Issue on Sickle Cell Disease)
DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2017.164
Pages: 
503–9
Synopsis: 
This study sought to identify the amount of nociceptive, affective and neuropathic pain components in sickle cell disease (SCD) in Grenada, West Indies. Characterization of pain in SCD will contribute to increased awareness and promote the development of adequate and effective pain management guidelines.

ABSTRACT

Received: 
08 Aug, 2017
Accepted: 
09 Oct, 2017
Published: 
13 Nov, 2017
PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon wimj-iss4-2017_503_509.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
Grenada
neuropathic pain
pain
prevalence
Sickle Cell Disease
Journal Authors: 
M Nalbandian
H Kyotakoze
H Kaminsky
D Keleny
P Baghdasaryan
A McDonald
T Erwes
T Mylläri
K Nalbandyan
TO Jalonen
e-Published: 05 Oct, 2017

Radiological Abnormalities and Asymptomatic Bacteriuria in Patients with Sickle Cell Disease

Issue: 
Vol 66, Issue 4: 2017 (Special Issue on Sickle Cell Disease)
DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2017.203
Pages: 
497–502
Synopsis: 
This study investigated the association of radiological abnormalities and asymptomatic bacteriuria in patients with sickle cell disease. No association was seen and there was no increased risk of symptomatic urinary tract infections in these patients.

ABSTRACT

Objective: The prevalence of asymptomatic bacteriuria (ASB) in sickle cell disease (SCD) in Jamaica is 5.3%. This study sought to determine the association between ASB and anatomical urological abnormalities and symptomatic urinary tract infections (UTIs).

Received: 
22 Dec, 2016
Accepted: 
14 Mar, 2017
Published: 
13 Nov, 2017
PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon wimj-iss4-2017_497_502.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
Bacteriuria
sickle cell anaemia
ultrasonography
Urinary Tract Infections
vesico-ureteral reflux
Journal Authors: 
BF Morrison
D Cornwall
W Madden
P Johnson
M Didier
M Reid
e-Published: 05 Oct, 2017

Comparative Dermatoglyphic Pattern in Diabetic and Non-diabetic Patterns in a Nigerian Population

DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2017.097
Synopsis: 
This work presents the Dermatoglyphic traits of Diabetic and Non-diabetic individuals in a Nigerian population. The findings suggest that qualitative and quantitative traits may identify those with genetic predisposition to become hypertensive later in life.

ABSTRACT

Objective: Dermatoglyphic studies are of great importance in judicial, criminal researches worldwide and also related to some genetic diseases like diabetes mellitus. This study was undertaken to look for new methods for its early prediction and dermatoglyphics a growing discipline was utilized.

Received: 
13 Apr, 2017
Accepted: 
22 Aug, 2017
Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
Dermatoglyphics
diabetics
normal controls
Journal Authors: 
PS Igbigbi
BS Ominde
F Enumah
e-Published: 31 Aug, 2017

Disclaimer

Manuscripts that are Published Ahead of Print have been peer reviewed and accepted for publication by the Editorial Board of the West Indian Medical Journal. They may appear in their original format and may not be copy edited or formatted in the style guide of this Journal. While accepted manuscripts are not yet assigned a volume, issue or page numbers, they can be cited using the DOI and date of e-publication. See our Instructions for Authors on how to properly cite manuscripts at this stage. The contents of the manuscript may change before it is published in its final form. Manuscripts in this section will be removed once they have been issued to a volume and issue, but will still retain the DOI and date of e-publication.

A Comparative Study of the Effects of Endurance and Resisted Exercise on Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in Elderly Patients – A randomized Controlled Trial

DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2017.088
Synopsis: 
This study compared the effects of endurance versus resisted exercise on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in obese elderly patients and evaluated the effect of exercise training on pulmonary functions, peripheral oxygen saturation, and dyspnea score. This study approved that both types of exercise have beneficial effects on COPD patients while endurance exercise showed greater improvement than resisted exercise in obese elderly patients with COPD.

ABSTRACT

Objectives: This study aim was to compare the impacts of endurance exercise to the impacts of resisted exercise on COPD in elderly patients.

Received: 
06 Apr, 2017
Accepted: 
22 Aug, 2017
Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
endurance exercise
oxygen saturation
pulmonary functions
resisted exercise
Journal Authors: 
WK AbdelBasset
GN Subash
MZ Mahmoud
MM Badawy
e-Published: 31 Aug, 2017

Disclaimer

Manuscripts that are Published Ahead of Print have been peer reviewed and accepted for publication by the Editorial Board of the West Indian Medical Journal. They may appear in their original format and may not be copy edited or formatted in the style guide of this Journal. While accepted manuscripts are not yet assigned a volume, issue or page numbers, they can be cited using the DOI and date of e-publication. See our Instructions for Authors on how to properly cite manuscripts at this stage. The contents of the manuscript may change before it is published in its final form. Manuscripts in this section will be removed once they have been issued to a volume and issue, but will still retain the DOI and date of e-publication.

Does Misoprostol Increase the Rate of Progress During the Active Phase of Labour?

DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2017.121
Pages: 
Synopsis: 
Misoprostol has become the drug of choice locally for induction of labour in patients with an unfavourable cervix. In this study we aim to investigate the effects of misoprostol on the active phase of labour.

ABSTRACT

Objectives: The objective of the study was to evaluate the effect of induction of labour with misoprostol on the active phase of labour.

Received: 
05 Jun, 2017
Accepted: 
08 Aug, 2017
Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
Cervical dilatation
induction of labour
misoprostol
precipitate labour
rate of labour
Journal Authors: 
LV Campbell
S Kulkarni
C Rattray
e-Published: 21 Aug, 2017

Disclaimer

Manuscripts that are Published Ahead of Print have been peer reviewed and accepted for publication by the Editorial Board of the West Indian Medical Journal. They may appear in their original format and may not be copy edited or formatted in the style guide of this Journal. While accepted manuscripts are not yet assigned a volume, issue or page numbers, they can be cited using the DOI and date of e-publication. See our Instructions for Authors on how to properly cite manuscripts at this stage. The contents of the manuscript may change before it is published in its final form. Manuscripts in this section will be removed once they have been issued to a volume and issue, but will still retain the DOI and date of e-publication.

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