A5028627172- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
- Antibiotic Use and Resistance
- SARS-CoV-2 detection and testing
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Bacterial Identification and Susceptibility Testing
- Antimicrobial Resistance in Staphylococcus
- HIV/AIDS oral health manifestations
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- Global Health and Epidemiology
- Mosquito-borne diseases and control
- Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia and Thrombosis
- Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria
- International Law and Human Rights
- Medical Education and Admissions
- Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
- Parasites and Host Interactions
- Ethics in Clinical Research
- Film in Education and Therapy
- Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
- Mental Health and Psychiatry
- Pressure Ulcer Prevention and Management
- Syphilis Diagnosis and Treatment
- Global Health Care Issues
- Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare and Education
University of the West Indies
2016-2024
University of the West Indies System
2017-2023
University of the West
2022
Mother Hospital
2021
Mount Sinai Hospital
2016
Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario
2016
Antibiotic resistance (ABR) is a serious threat that requires coordinated global intervention to prevent its spread. There limited data from the English-speaking Caribbean.As part of national programme address antibiotic in Jamaica, survey knowledge, attitudes and prescribing practices Jamaican physicians was conducted using 32-item self-administered questionnaire.Of eight hundred targeted, 87% responded. The majority thought problem very important globally (82%), less nationally (73%) even...
Purpose: The purpose of this clinical nurse specialist–led interprofessional quality improvement project was to reduce hospital-acquired pressure ulcers (HAPUs) using evidence-based practice. Background: Hospital-acquired (PUs) have been linked morbidity, poor life, and increasing costs. Pressure ulcer prevention management remain a challenge for teams in acute care settings. Rationale: PU rate is critical nursing indicator healthcare organizations ties directly with Mount Sinai Hospital’s...
This paper analyses the situation in countries comprising WHO South-East Asia Region with respect to water supply and sanitation services, hygiene epidemiology of related infectious diseases. Recently, published data from WHO/UNICEF Global Water Supply Sanitation Assessment 2000 report was reviewed depict consumers' access improved services. It shown that drinking supplies is among lowest world, coverage this region below all others. The also reviews selected surveys behaviours several...
We identified 3 clades of dengue virus serotype belonging to genotype III isolated during 2019-2020 in Jamaica by using whole-genome sequencing and phylogenomic phylogeographic analyses. The viruses likely originated from Asia 2014. Newly expanded molecular surveillance efforts will guide appropriate public health responses.
Recent data on the prevalence of H. pylori infection in Jamaica are lacking. It is postulated that there has been a decline and its associated complications. We determined sociodemographic characteristics, clinical outcomes among adults undergoing esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) histology at University Hospital West Indies (UHWI) between May 2018 December 2020.A cross-sectional study patients (≥18 years old), who underwent EGD histological evaluation for infection, was conducted....
ABSTRACT. The Caribbean region is lacking an assessment of the antibody response and side effects experienced after AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccination (AZD1222). We examined severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) spike receptor-binding domain (RBD) IgG levels report noted in a Jamaican population AZD1222 vaccination. Median RBD for persons without evidence previous SARS-CoV-2 infection were 43.1 binding international units (bIU)/mL 3 to 7 weeks first dose, increasing...
The performance of the Roche Elecsys® Anti-SARS-CoV-2, Abbott Architect SARS-CoV-2 IgM, IgG, Euroimmun IgA, IgG ELISA, and Trillium IgG/IgM rapid assays was evaluated in Jamaica.
Abstract Aim Human papillomavirus (HPV) has been reported to be associated with oral and oropharyngeal cancer. However, little information is available about the epidemiology of HPV infection in Jamaica. The purpose present study was assess prevalence strains using rinse method HIV non‐HIV Jamaican patients, as well determine association sexual practices, smoking, alcohol use. Methods A cross‐sectional conducted on patients attending University West Indies Mona Dental Polyclinic Centre for...
Abstract The performance of the Roche Elecsys ® Anti-SARS-CoV-2, Abbott Architect SARS-CoV-2 IgG, Euroimmun IgA, IgG ELISA, and Trillium IgG/IgM rapid assays was evaluated in Jamaica, largest country English-speaking Caribbean. Diagnostic sensitivities were assessed by testing serum samples from PCR-confirmed persons. Serum collected ≥14 days after onset symptoms, or an initial RT-PCR positive test for asymptomatics, showed diagnostic ranging 67.9-75.0% when including all possible disease...
is a soil-transmitted helminth which distributed predominately throughout tropical and subtropical regions considered neglected disease. Due to low larval output, traditional microscopic methods lack sensitivity, especially in areas of endemicity. Serological assays present an opportunity study the epidemiology
Background: Most universities around the world use multiple-choice question (MCQ) examination format to evaluate medical education. However, suitability and advantages of traditional MCQs extended matching questions (EMQs) continue be debated. Objectives: This study mainly aimed perform a comprehensive comparative analysis performance EMQ MCQ formats in final MBBS exit examination. Methods: We conducted an item 80 EMQs, 200 administered 532 examinees across four campuses University West...
Abstract SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence in an antenatal population Kingston, Jamaica was assessed for September-November 2020 a repeated cross-sectional study using the Abbott Architect IgG assay. After adjusting test performance, 6.9% September, 16.9% October, and 24.0% November. Of 37 pregnant women testing positive, only 3 were symptomatic. One symptomatic woman positive had multiple co-morbidities succumbed to COVID-19 pneumonia. Up January 31, 2021, 8 identified as delivered, all without...
Abstract Objective We examined the demographic, clinical characteristics and indicators of poor outcomes among hospitalized adults with COVID-19 at University Hospital West Indies, Jamaica. Methods A retrospective medical record review between March 10 December 31, 2020 analyzed data for 362 participants. Results There were 218 males (mean age 59.5 years) 144 females 55.7 years). Hypertension, diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular disease, obesity chronic kidney disease most common...