Guyana

Patterns of Azole Susceptibility of Candida albicans Isolated from Clinical Samples at a Tertiary Care Hospital in Georgetown, Guyana

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2018.069

Synopsis:

This study investigated the frequency of isolation of azole resistant Candida albicans in the setting of the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation in Guyana, 28.6% of the isolates tested exhibited resistance to fluconazole and voriconazole, respectively.

ABSTRACT

Objective: This study sought to examine the frequency of isolation and azole susceptibility patterns of clinical Candida albicans isolates from a tertiary hospital in Georgetown, Guyana during a three-month period.

Received:

16 Apr, 2018

Accepted:

22 May, 2018

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Original Articles

Keywords:

Antifungal susceptibility testing

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e-Published: 26 Feb, 2019

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An Assessment of the Accuracy of Creatinine Measurements in Guyana

Issue:

Vol 69, Issue 1: 2021

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2015.518

Pages:

4-8

Synopsis:

The accuracy of creatinine measurements in 16 Guyanese medical laboratories was assessed using blinded creatinine reference specimens. Creatinine methods in use in Guyana demonstrated imprecision and bias such that routine reporting of estimated glomerular filtration rates cannot be recommended at this time.

ABSTRACT

Background: The incidence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) is relatively high in Guyana. Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) reporting allows for early-stage CKD identification when therapeutic interventions can prevent CKD progression. Accurate creatinine measurements are essential for valid eGFR calculations.

Received:

13 Oct, 2015

Accepted:

26 Oct, 2015

Published:

30 Apr, 2021

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wimj-iss1-2021_4_8.pdf

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Original Articles

Keywords:

chronic kidney disease

creatinine

estimated glomerular filtration rate

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e-Published: 01 Jun, 2017

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A Two-year Review of Admissions to the Intensive Care Unit of the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation, Guyana

Issue:

Vol 66, Issue 6: 2017

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2015.335

Pages:

628–33

Synopsis:

This review of 724 admissions to the ICU of Georgetown Public Hospital, Guyana indicated a mean age of 36 years with 56.5% being males. Most admissions (38%) were from the operating theatre and the average length of ICU stay was 5.5 days. Trauma was the most common reason for admission. The ICU mortality was 48%.

ABSTRACT

Received:

23 Jun, 2015

Accepted:

24 Aug, 2015

Published:

20 Dec, 2018

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wimj-iss6-2017_628_633.pdf

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Keywords:

intensive care review

Journal Authors:

O Henry

AO Amata

e-Published: 10 Mar, 2016

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Factors Influencing the Postgraduate Training Choices of Medical Interns and Junior Medical Officers at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation, Guyana

Issue:

Vol 69, Issue 2: 2021

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2015.341

Pages:

69-73

Synopsis:

The information on new medical graduates’ specialty preferences and the factors influencing their choices is vital for effective and optimal medical manpower planning. Among Guyanese new medical graduates, the established specialties of paediatrics, surgery, internal medicine, and obstetrics and gynaecology were still the main areas of interest. Greater acceptance of the less popular specialties should be encouraged.

ABSTRACT

Objective: To determine the specialty preferences and the reasons for those choices among medical interns and junior medical doctors at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC), Guyana.

Methods: A cross-sectional study of recent medical graduates at GPHC using anonymous selfadministered questionnaires was used.

Received:

22 Jun, 2015

Accepted:

21 Aug, 2015

Published:

22 Jun, 2021

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wimj-iss2-2021_69_73.pdf

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Keywords:

postgraduate medical education

specialty preference

Journal Authors:

Y Hendricks

AO Amata

e-Published: 28 Dec, 2015

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Prevalence and Risks of Syphilis among Commercial Sex Workers in Georgetown, Guyana

Issue:

Vol 69, Issue 2: 2021

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2015.138

Pages:

86-90

Synopsis:

This study investigated the sexual health practices and constraints faced by persons involved in commercial sex in Guyana. Stigma and discrimination were identified as major constraints faced by the male sex workers, and 97.1% of commercial sex workers indicated that they preferred giving up sex work.

ABSTRACT

Objective: To determine the knowledge attitude and practice (KAP) and prevalence of syphilis and to investigate the sexual health practices and constraints among commercial sex workers (CSWs) in Guyana.

Methods: The participants were randomly selected from CSWs participating in support group meetings held in Georgetown and Berbice. The survey was cross-sectional, and SPSS 20.0 was used to perform the data analysis.

Received:

03 Mar, 2015

Accepted:

14 Apr, 2015

Published:

22 Jun, 2021

PDF Attachment:

wimj-iss2-2021_86_90.pdf

Journal Sections:

Original Articles

Keywords:

Commercial sex workers

Guyana

knowledge attitude and practice

Journal Authors:

R Kurup

AC Hercules

e-Published: 04 Jun, 2015

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Knowledge and Perceptions of HPV and the HPV Vaccine among Pre-adolescent Girls and Their Guardians in Georgetown, Guyana

Issue:

Vol 64, Issue 1: Jan (2015) - Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) Special Issue

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2015.113

Pages:

43–8

Synopsis:

As the Ministry of Health in Guyana seeks to introduce human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination, this study highlights the disparity between perceived knowledge and the correct knowledge of the stakeholders: the girls and their guardians. It also examines ways of overcoming this dilemma.

ABSTRACT

Objectives: To examine the knowledge and perceptions of 11-year old girls and their guardians toward the human papillomavirus (HPV), HPV (mandatory) vaccination and cervical cancer and to determine their main sources of health information.

Received:

28 Feb, 2015

Accepted:

18 Mar, 2015

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e-Published: 28 Apr, 2015

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HIV and Syphilis Infection among Gold and Diamond Miners – Guyana, 2004

Issue:

Vol 57, Issue 5 (2008)

Pages:

444–9

ABSTRACT

Background: Guyana had an estimated HIV prevalence of 1.5% among pregnant women in 2006 (95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.1–1.9). However, a survey of miners in one mine found a 6.5% HIV prevalence in 2002. To determine whether Guyanese miners are at high risk for HIV infection we conducted a HIV and syphilis prevalence survey of miners in several mines.

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e-Published: 24 Jul, 2013

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The Nutritional Vulnerability of Older Guyanese in Residential Homes

Issue:

Vol 55, Issue 5 (2006)

Pages:

334–9

Synopsis:

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.

ABSTRACT

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

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hewitt_nutritional_status_of_older_guyanese.pdf

Journal Sections:

Original Articles

Keywords:

Nutritional status of Older Guyanese

Guyana

Journal Authors:

G Hewitt

S Ismail