Background

Human rights violation such as poor treatment of pregnant women is increasingly seen as a threat to the 2030 maternal health and gender goals for low and middle-income countries. Disrespect and abuse (D&A) is a component of poor treatment meted out to women during childbirth. The study has identified the prevalence of D&A during childbirth; examined the mothers’ perception of their care during childbirth. The project was funded by the UWI Principal’s New Initiative Fund.

Introduction

Gender influences on health are undisputed and continue unabated despite global efforts to counter these effects. The current study examines gender effects on disease knowledge and quality of life (QOL) in adolescents with sickle cell disease (SCD) in Jamaica.

Results

Introduction

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) remain one of the predominant health issues that affect young adults.

Objectives

To determine the knowledge, attitudes and factors influencing the health seeking behaviours of undergraduate students regarding Sexually Transmitted Infections at an urban University in Jamaica.

Methods

Objectives

The main objective of the study was to evaluate the frequency of edentulism (loss of some teeth is termed as partial edentulism whereas loss of all teeth is complete edentulism) in the Kingston, Jamaica. The secondary objective was to compare edentulism and oral health-related quality of life. To identify association of gingivitis among denture users.

Method

Objectives

The aim of the study was to estimate the prevalence of smoking and the disparities in the smoking practices of three regions in Caribbean: Jamaica, the Dominican Republic, and Puerto Rico. The secondary objective was to assess the prevalence and severity of gingivitis in relation to the smoking practices of the participating three regions.

Method