The University of the West Indies, Mona

chen_hepatic_local_micro-environmental_immune_status.pdf

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403–8

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As hepatocellular carcinoma progresses, T-lymphocytes, natural killer cells, B lymphocytes, Mφ and GrB-expressing cells decrease. This indicates that these cells may be important markers of prognosis.

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The Epidemiology of Psoriasis in a Dermatology Clinic in a General Hospital in Port-of-Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, West Indies

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suite_the_epidemiology_of_psoriasis.pdf

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399–402

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This study analyzes the frequency of psoriasis in a general dermatology clinic and reports the relationship to gender, age and ethnic group.

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Psoriasis is a chronic skin disorder which is believed to affect 2% of the world’s population. This retrospective study analyzed the frequency of occurrence of psoriasis in the population of a dermatology clinic in a general hospital in the capital city of Trinidad and Tobago. Psoriasis was found to be more common in males and the peak presentation was between 50–59 years. Psoriasis was more common in persons of East Indian descent compared to those of African origin.

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Acute Lead Poisoning Associated with Backyard Lead Smelting in Jamaica

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lalor_acute_lead_poisoning.pdf

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394–8

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Blood lead levels of 107 children in Mona Commons were in the range 2.2−202 µg/dL with a mean of 25.1 µg/dL. Five received chelation therapy but because of lead storage in other organs, the values were still higher than desirable several months later.

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Ethnicity, Body Image Perception and Weight-Related Behaviour among Adolescent Females Attending Secondary School in Trinidad

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ramberan_ethnicity_body_image_perception.pdf

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388–93

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This study investigates the correlates of body image perception in a group of adolescent females stratified by ethnicity. Results suggest ethnic differences in the level of concern over body image and associated eating, and weight-related behaviour among participants.

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Objective: The correlates of body image perception among an ethnically diverse group of adolescent females attending secondary school in Trinidad were investigated.

Methods: A cross-sectional survey was carried out among adolescent females from selected secondary schools in Trinidad. Participants completed a self-administered questionnaire consisting of sociodemographic items and standardized psychometric instruments.

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Dietary Habits, Diversity and the Indigenous Diet of The Turks and Caicos Islands: Implications For Island-specific Nutrition Intervention

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maitland_dietary_habits_diversity_and_the_indigenous_diet_of_the_turks_and_caicos_islands.pdf

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375–87

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Diets of relatively affluent islands, Grand Turk and Providenciales, were more varied and complex with higher iron scores than those of the less affluent Middle Caicos which reportedly had the highest prevalence of anaemia.

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Objective: To describe dietary habits in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

Design and Methods: Food frequency questionnaires were administered to female-household-heads of 144 households randomly selected from three islands’voter’s lists (Grand Turk [n = 48], Providenciales [n = 46] and Middle Caicos [n = 50]). Data were collected on the distribution of:

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TE Maitland

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Growth Curves for Normal Jamaican Neonates

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samms-vaughan_growth_curves_for_normal_jamaican_neonates.pdf

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368–74

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This study provides ethnic- and gender-specific growth curves for the Jamaican newborn and is based on the most extensive data-set currently available in Jamaica for babies of West African descent.

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Prevalence and Risk Factors for HIV Infection in Pregnant Women in North Trinidad

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hutchinson_prevalence_and_risk_factors_in_hiv_pregnancy.pdf

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346–50

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Background: The prevalence of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection in the Caribbean is reported to be second only to sub Saharan Africa. HIV in pregnancy has become an increasingly important focus of attention in HIV research because of its role in contributing to spread of the infection. This study sought to establish the prevalence and risk factors associated with HIV infection among antenatal women in the northwest region of Trinidad.

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Trinidad

HIV Infection and Pregnancy

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GA Hutchinson

EM Jameson

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Medical Paediatric Admission Patterns at the University Hospital of the West Indies: Issues for Future Planning

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eck_medical_paediatric_admission.pdf

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340–5

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Epidemiological trends and treatment costs for paediatric hospital admissions at the University Hospital of the West Indies, Jamaica, are presented. Recommendations to improve efficiency of service provision are suggested.

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the University Hospital of the West Indies

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Jamaica

Paediatric Admission Patterns

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C Eck

RB Pierre

IR Hambleton

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The Nutritional Vulnerability of Older Guyanese in Residential Homes

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hewitt_nutritional_status_of_older_guyanese.pdf

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334–9

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This paper presents the results of an anthropometric survey in one public and two private homes for the elderly in Guyana and of a food intake survey in two private homes.

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Objective: To assess the nutritional status, functional ability and food intake of older Guyanese in residential care.

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Knowledge, Motivation and Barriers to Diabetes Control in Adults in Jamaica

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wint_knowledge_motivation_and_barriers_to_diabetes_control.pdf

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330–3

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This study suggested that inadequate knowledge, lack of perceived risk and lack of self-monitoring skills are barriers to glycaemic control. There is need for a collaborative team approach and the incorporation of diabetes education as an indispensable service.

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