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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
PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon wimj-iss1-2023_3_6.pdf
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

Tracking Medical Graduates in Jamaica and The Bahamas

Issue: 
Vol 68, Issue 1: 2019
DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2018.029
Pages: 
47-52
Synopsis: 
In Jamaica and The Bahamas, there were 1079 medical graduates between 2012 and 2016; 69% of them were female. All graduates obtained internship posts, mainly in public hospitals. Of the 2259 applicants, 664 were accepted to postgraduate programmes. Seventy per cent of all graduates were working in the English-speaking Caribbean.

ABSTRACT

Objective: To determine the availability of employment and retention for the increased number of medical graduates in Jamaica and The Bahamas.

Methods: The availability of internships and junior medical posts for graduates of The University of the West Indies in Jamaica and The Bahamas over the five-year period of 2012 to 2016 was reviewed.

Received: 
07 Feb, 2018
Accepted: 
11 Apr, 2018
Published: 
08 Oct, 2019
PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon wimj-iss1-2019_47_52.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
employment
Jamaica
medical graduates
The Bahamas
Journal Authors: 
T McCartney
MG Lee
R Roberts
C Sin-Quee
e-Published: 26 Feb, 2019

Medical Radiation: Status and Availability in The Bahamas

Issue: 
Vol 67, Issue 5: 2018: Special Issue Commemorating the 70th Anniversary of The University of the West Indies
DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2018.179
Pages: 
493–97
Synopsis: 
This study was used to provide an understanding of where The Bahamas stands, regarding staffing, equipment and quality assurance. Approximately, 62% of the examined clinics were located in New Providence, with 84% of said clinics belonging to the private sector.

ABSTRACT 

Received: 
18 May, 2018
Accepted: 
03 Aug, 2018
Published: 
21 Dec, 2018
PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon wimj-iss5-2018_493_497.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Review
Keywords: 
Medical Radiation
health service needs and demands
The Bahamas
staffing
quality assurance
Journal Authors: 
J Isaacs
M Voutchkov
B Brevitt
e-Published: 21 Dec, 2018

Perceived Confidence to Interpret Diagnostic Imaging: The Bahamian Physiotherapists’ Perspective

Issue: 
Vol 69, Issue 5: 2021
DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2015.570
Pages: 
268-72
Synopsis: 
The study examined the Bahamian physiotherapists’ perception of the usefulness of radiological imaging in physiotherapy practice and to evaluate their perceived level of confidence to use such imaging in the management of their patients.

ABSTRACT

Objective: This study explored Bahamian physiotherapists’ perception of the usefulness of radiologic imaging in physiotherapy practice and evaluated their self-reported level of confidence in viewing and interpreting these images. The associations among their academic qualifications, sector of practice and confidence were also examined.

Received: 
24 Nov, 2015
Accepted: 
07 Dec, 2015
Published: 
10 Nov, 2021
PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon wimj-iss5-2021_268_272.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
Diagnostic imaging
physiotherapists
The Bahamas
Journal Authors: 
E Cato
SKP Williams
e-Published: 29 Mar, 2016

Knowledge and Attitudes toward HPV and the HPV Vaccines in The Bahamas

Issue: 
Vol 62, Issue 8: Nov (2013)
DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2012.318
Synopsis: 
A survey of 399 persons was done in Nassau, Bahamas, to determine knowledge and attitudes toward the human papillomavirus and its vaccine. Although knowledge of both was limited, the majority would vaccinate their children.
ABSTRACT
 
Objective: High-risk types of human papillomavirus (HPV) are a necessary, albeit not sufficient, cause for cervical cancer development. In The Bahamas, cervical cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer despite screening and educational efforts. As a vaccine programme is being considered, awareness of HPV-related conditions and its vaccine needs to be measured.
Received: 
06 Dec, 2012
Accepted: 
19 Feb, 2013
PDF Attachment: 
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Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
Caribbean
Attitudes
knowledge
vaccine
human papillomavirus (HPV)
The Bahamas
Journal Authors: 
D Halliday
R Butler
D Francis
J Thompson
M Joseph
CC Ragin
e-Published: 18 Feb, 2014

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