epidemiology

Clinical and Epidemiological Follow-up of Patients with Arthralgia Post Probable Chikungunya Referred to a Rheumatology Clinic at a Tertiary Hospital in Trinidad and Tobago T

Issue:

Vol 5 Issue 2 (2018)

DOI:

10.7727/wimjopen.2018.026

Pages:

56–60

Synopsis:

This study described the arthralgia post chikungunya infection in patients referred to a rheumatology clinic at a tertiary hospital in Trinidad and Tobago. These patients are likely to be female and more than 45 years old. The joints most involved are the knees, shoulders, wrist and ankles in a symmetrical distribution; 77.3% of patients perceived that these symptoms negatively affected their daily activities.

Objective: To describe the arthralgia post Chikungunya (ChikV) infection in patients referred to a rheumatology clinic at a tertiary hospital in Trinidad.

Methods: Patients referred for arthralgia and prior probable ChikV-infection were surveyed. Probable ChikV-infection was defined as a clinically compatible case as reported by the patient or the healthcare provider, absence of a more likely explanation and a positive ChikV specific enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) for immunoglobulin (Ig) G.

Received:

February 6, 2018

Accepted:

June 15, 2018

Published:

August 29, 2018

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wimjo_iss2_2018_56_60.pdf

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The Role of Citizenship Status in HIV Testing among Rural Communities of the Dominican Republic

Issue:

Vol 2, Issue 2 (2015)

DOI:

10.7727/wimjopen.2014.020

Pages:

97–101

Synopsis:

Citizenship is an important and overlooked determinant of health awareness. Vulnerable populations have limited access to healthcare, and non-citizens are less likely to know their HIV status. Citizenship represents a key component in the propagation of the HIV pandemic.

ABSTRACT

Objective: To evaluate the role of citizenship and sociodemographic status of batey residents in HIV-related behaviours and testing in rural Dominican Republic to gain a better understanding of access barriers to care that will inform public health measures aimed at HIV surveillance and eliminating transmission.

Received:

February 3, 2014

Accepted:

February 28, 2014

Published:

May 29, 2015

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Murphy et al--HIV Testing in Dominican Republic.pdf

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Dominican Republic