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The Prevalence of Cognitive Impairment among Older Adults in Jamaica

Issue:

Vol 2, Issue 2 (2015)

DOI:

10.7727/wimjopen.2014.003

Pages:

71–6

Synopsis:

We estimated the prevalence of cognitive impairment among older adults in Jamaica and identified associated factors. Less than one-third of persons had cognitive impairment and this was associated with older age, lower education and poorer health and physical functioning.

ABSTRACT

Objective: This study sought to document the prevalence of cognitive impairment among a nationally representative sample of community-dwelling older adults and determine associated factors.

Received:

August 27, 2014

Accepted:

September 8, 2014

Published:

May 28, 2015

PDF Attachment:

Waldron et al--Cognitive Impairment in Older Adults.pdf

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Keywords:

Jamaica

Cognitive impairment

mini-mental status examination

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Glycaemic Control among Patients with Diabetes in Primary Care Clinics in Jamaica, 1995 and 2012

Issue:

Vol 1, Issue 3 (2014)

DOI:

10.7727/wimjopen.2014.085

Pages:

99–102

Synopsis:

The quality of care received by patients with diabetes in public primary care clinics in 2012 was compared with that received in 1995. There was improvement in the screening, monitoring and counselling of patients in 2012 compared to 1995. However, there was no improvement in glycaemic control.

ABSTRACT

Objective: To compare the quality of care received by patients with diabetes in public primary care clinics in 2012 with that reported in 1995.

Received:

April 7, 2014

Accepted:

June 6, 2014

Published:

November 10, 2014

PDF Attachment:

Harris et al--Glycaemic Control among Patients with Diabetes.pdf

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