A5044867380- Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
- HIV/AIDS Impact and Responses
- Healthcare Systems and Reforms
- Poverty, Education, and Child Welfare
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Global Health Care Issues
- Canadian Policy and Governance
- Healthcare Policy and Management
- Nutritional Studies and Diet
- Migration, Ethnicity, and Economy
- Employment and Welfare Studies
- Diet, Metabolism, and Disease
- Sex work and related issues
- Migration and Labor Dynamics
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Taxation and Compliance Studies
- Education and Technology Integration
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
- Global Health Workforce Issues
- Smoking Behavior and Cessation
- Traffic and Road Safety
- Insurance, Mortality, Demography, Risk Management
University of the West Indies
2012-2024
University of the West Indies System
2019
University of the West
2013
BackgroundCountries in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) have experienced important demographic, epidemiological, economic, policy developments that raise concerns about their ability to afford health expenditures future. This paper forecasts how current (CHE) LAC countries will change over next 30 years identifies key drivers of expenditure growth.MethodsA statistical model forecast CHE based on changing disease burden, economic growth, technology, demography was developed. by age group...
The continuous migration of Human Resources for Health (HRH) compromises the quality health services in developing supplying countries. ability to increase earnings potentially serves as a strong motivator HRH migrate abroad. This study adds limited available literature on salaries within Caribbean region and establishes wage gap between selected popular destination Salaries are reported registered nurses, medical doctors specialists. Within these cadres, experience is incorporated at three...
Objective To estimate the prevalence of multimorbidity and investigate socioeconomic factors that are associated with among persons 70 years older in Trinidad Tobago. Design methods The data were obtained from a nationally representative comprehensive cross-sectional survey conducted 2014 elderly targeted age group. population was estimated. A logit model utilized to determine characteristics elderly. Results results study show is strongly age, ethnicity, lower education, smoking history, no...
Between 1990 and 2015, the pattern of diseases in world shifted from communicable to noncommunicable (NCDs), so has associated burden (1).This epidemiological transition, which began almost three decades ago, fully taken hold.Globally, NCDs continue be a major development challenge, annually killing 15 million persons between ages 30 70 years (2).The Caribbean Community (CARI-COM) is trade economic bloc located Basin comprises mostly English-speaking, full-member countries 5 associatemember...
To investigate the feasibility of addressing public health concerns tobacco consumption through increased taxation, while preserving or augmenting government revenues in Grenada.Purposive sampling methods were used to ensure data availability and geographical representativeness. Average price per 20-pack most-sold brands cigarettes was calculated using from three major supermarkets. The World Health Organization's Tax Simulation Model used, with excise tax rates adjusted effect 5%, 10%, 15%...
To identify and assess the determinants of unhealthy dietary habits among a sample survey participants in Jamaica.Because resource constraints, this cross-sectional assessment is based on three-stage non-probability 374 respondents Jamaica aged ≥18 years. Firstly, three administrative areas (parishes) were randomly selected. Secondly, main commercial within selected parishes identified, from which establishments was drawn. A broad selection covering public, private, nongovernmental...
In Trinidad and Tobago, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are the leading cause of death. Unhealthy diet is one modifiable NCD risk factor, which contributes to burden. The consumption sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) has been associated with an increased NCDs.
The Caribbean, accessed significant external funding over the first three decades of epidemic, which provided local authorities opportunity to defer their responsibility in leading or matching support from agencies. reduction has placed increased pressure on response with some countries more likely be affected than others. This paper undertakes a review expenditure and landscape for HIV programs Caribbean. findings confirm that despite dwindling number sources, continue display degree...
To evaluate how sociodemographic factors and food intake affect survey respondents' perceptions of the quality their diet.This cross-sectional analysis is based on a nonprobability sample 374 participants in Jamaica aged ≥18 years. The three-stage process used simple random to select three parishes; main commercial areas each parish were chosen for sampling. ensure inclusion cross-section that was as representative possible, included both public private sector businesses, such those retail,...
The teaching stock within the Caribbean region has been eroded by migration to developed countries. Higher potential earnings are one of motivating factors move abroad, but little is known about extent income disparity between countries in and popular destination Teacher salary comparisons undertaken selected Caribbean; Suriname, Trinidad Tobago, St. Lucia, Jamaica countries, namely; United Kingdom, States, Canada using a purchasing power parity (PPP) exchange rate. Results show that newly...