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Seroprevalence of Toxoplasmosis, Leptospirosis and Brucellosis in Sugarcane Field-workers in Trinidad and Tobago

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14–9
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The seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii (15.7%), Leptospira spp. (0.7%) and Brucella abortus (0.0%) was determined in sugarcane workers in Trinidad and Tobago but the risk factors studied did not significantly affect infection.

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e-Published: 01 Oct, 2013

Outcome Evaluation of Patients Requiring Tracheostomy in an Intensive Care Unit in Trinidad

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173–8
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This article shows that tracheostomy should ideally be done within ten days following ICU admission when there is a clear need an indication for the procedure. Further delay may contribute adversely towards the ICU morbidity and mortality.

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Objective: To evaluate the outcome of patients who have undergone a tracheostomy in a multidisciplinary intensive care unit (ICU) and to determine the difference between an early and late tracheostomy.

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e-Published: 18 Sep, 2013

Injury Surveillance in Trinidad: An Accident and Emergency Based Injury Surveillance System at the San Fernando General Hospital

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118–23
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This paper presents an overview of data collected in the first three years of operations from 2002 to 2004 of an injury surveillance system.

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Objective: Injuries are a significant cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Injuries disproportionately affect people living in low and middle income countries, including the Caribbean;
however, little is known about the epidemiology of injuries in these areas. An Accident and Emergency (A&E) Department injury surveillance system was established at the San Fernando General Hospital, Trinidad and Tobago, to address this important data gap.

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e-Published: 17 Sep, 2013

Drug Prescribing for Hypertension at Primary Healthcare Facilities in Trinidad

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43–8
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A cross-sectional survey at primary healthcare centres in Trinidad among hypertensive patients showed an attempt to follow prescribing guidelines. Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors were most commonly prescribed, but thiazide diuretics were underutilized.


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Objective: To describe the drug prescribing pattern for hypertension at primary healthcare facilities throughout Trinidad.

Methods: A descriptive, cross-sectional survey was conducted at 22 primary healthcare facilities across Trinidad using a de novo, pilot-tested questionnaire during June to August 2006.

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e-Published: 19 Aug, 2013

The Elderly in Trinidad: Health, Social and Economic Status and Issues of Loneliness

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589–95
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This study investigated the health, social and economic situation, and issues of loneliness in the elderly in Trinidad. More than one-third of these persons reported themselves to be in “fair” to “good” health, but a similar proportion reported feelings of loneliness.
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Objectives: To determine the general health and social status of elderly persons surveyed in Trinidad and to explore issues of loneliness.
 
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e-Published: 25 Jul, 2013

Interstitial Cells of Cajal and Intestinal Function in Trinidadian Children

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393–7
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This is a study comparing the density of the Interstitial cell of Cajal in the bowel wall of children with Hirschsprung’s disease and anorectal anomalies with that of normal controls

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Objective: This study was carried out to compare the density of the interstitial cells of Cajal (ICCs) in the bowel wall of children with Hirschsprung’s disease (HD), anorectal malformations (ARM) and normal controls in Trinidad and Tobago.

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e-Published: 23 Jul, 2013

Depression among Adolescents, Aged 13–19 Years, Attending Secondary Schools in Trinidad Prevalence and Associated Factors

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352–9
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This paper describes a survey to determine the prevalence of depression (as determined by the Beck Depression inventory) and its associated factors among adolescents in Trinidad. The prevalence was 25.3%. Adolescents who experienced violence in their home were three times more likely to be depressed that those who did not.

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Objective: To determine the prevalence of depression and psychosocial factors associated with depression in secondary school students in Trinidad.

Methods: This was a cross-sectional study of a stratified random sample of public secondary schools utilizing a modified pre-tested self-administered Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) to detect depression in students aged 13–19 years in Trinidad.

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e-Published: 23 Jul, 2013

Prevalence of Prehypertension in Adult Outpatients in Trinidad

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

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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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e-Published: 17 Jun, 2013

Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery Anaesthetic Implications and The Trinidad Experience

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298–304
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This review article discusses the anaesthetic implications of "Off-pump coronary, artery bypass grafting surgery" in Trinidad.

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Objectives: To review the evolution of off-pump coronary artery bypass surgery with particular reference to the anaesthetic and perioperative implications.

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e-Published: 17 Jun, 2013

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