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Suicide Ideation in Jamaican Youth: Sociodemographic Prevalence, Protective and Risk Factors

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

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521–5

Synopsis:

The prevalence of suicide ideation among Jamaican youth is 9.7%.

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Objective: To determine the prevalence of suicidal ideation and examine the association between suicidal ideation and sociodemographic characteristics, protective and risk factors among Jamaican
youth.

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Suicide among Adolescents in Jamaica: What Do We Know?

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

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516–20

Synopsis:

For the period 2007–2010, the adolescent suicide rate in Jamaica was 1.1 per 100 000 adolescents with a preponderance of male deaths by hanging.

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Objective: Suicide is increasingly acknowledged as a global problem. Yet little is known worldwide about suicide rates among adolescents. Several social factors that exist in Jamaica present as stressors and may predispose to suicide. Ascertaining prevailing patterns and associated factors is important for crafting interventions. This paper establishes adolescent suicide rates for the years 2007–2010 in Jamaica and provides related epidemiological data.

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The Epidemiology of Suicide in Jamaica 2002–2010: Rates and Patterns

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

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509–15

Synopsis:

For the period 2002–2010, suicide rates in Jamaica have been stable with a mean overall annual incidence of 2.1 per 100 000 population.

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Bullying, Mental Health, and Parental Involvement among Adolescents in the Caribbean

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

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504–8

Synopsis:

A survey of 6780 early adolescents in the Cayman Islands, St Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines, and Trinidad and Tobago found a strong association between bullying and poor mental health.

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Objective: To examine the relationships between peer victimization, mental health, and parental involvement among middle school students in the Caribbean.

Methods: Data from the Global School-based Student Health Survey (GSHS) conducted in the Cayman Islands, St Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines, and Trinidad and Tobago in 2007 were analysed using age- and gender-adjusted logistic regression models.

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Depression among Cardiovascular Disease Patients on a Consultation-liaison Service at a General Hospital in Jamaica

Issue:

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

Pages:

499–503

Synopsis:

One-third of patients with cardiovascular disease referred to a consultation-liaison psychiatry service at a general hospital in Jamaica were depressed. They were also significantly more likely than other patients to have a depressive illness.

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Objective: The prevalence of cardiovascular disease in Jamaica and other Caribbean countries has been steadily rising. Depression has been associated with increased morbidity and mortality in patients with cardiovascular disease. Against this background, the authors compared the co-occurrence of depressive illnesses among general hospital inpatients with cardiovascular disease and those without cardiovascular disease.

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Depressive Symptoms in Adolescents in Jamaica

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

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494–8

Synopsis:

Among the sample of students surveyed, 4.5% (n = 134) reported having depressive symptoms.

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Background: Depression in adolescents is often overlooked and misdiagnosed; however, it is an important mental health problem which is associated with major functional impairments across daily domains of living, and considerable morbidity. The aim of this research is to examine the prevalence of self-reported depressive symptoms among Jamaican adolescents, and the associated sociodemographic factors.

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Evaluation of the Beck Depression Inventory in a Non-clinical Student Sample

Issue:

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

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489–93

Synopsis:

The Beck Depression Inventory scores have shown no significant difference in relation to the year of testing, age, economic status and educational profile, but significant differences between genders were present. The three-factor structure (cognitive, affective and somatic aspects of depression) was achieved.

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psychometric properties

non-clinical student population

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D Ignjatović-Ristić

D Hinić

J Jović

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

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

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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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The Need for Gender Specific Tobacco Control Strategies KAP Survey Findings on Environmental Tobacco Smoke Exposure among Women in the Reproductive Age Group

Issue:

Vol 60, issue 2 (2011)

Pages:

208–13

Synopsis:

Exposure to environmental tobacco smoke has wellestablished health risks. This study surveyed women in the reproductive age group to find out their knowledge, attitudes and practices with reference to exposure to environmental tobacco smoking and smoking in public and private spaces.

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Objective: The study was done to assess knowledge, attitudes and practices of women within the child bearing age with regard to smoking and exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) on children’s health.

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Epidemic Management: A Caribbean University’s Response to the 2009 H1N1 Outbreak

Issue:

Vol 60, issue 2 (2011)

Pages:

203–7

Synopsis:

University settings represent prime opportunities for disease outbreaks. Effective strategies for successful outbreak management should focus on a multi-sector approach. Coordinated and integrated planning and action should include all levels of the university administration and the wider community.

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