Paternal and maternal engagement across six Caribbean countries and childhood outcomes
Publication date: November–December 2017 Source:Journal of Applied Developmental Psychology, Volume 53 Author(s): Elif Dede Yildirim, Jaipaul L. Roopnarine Fathers' and mothers' cognitive and social engagement and their associations with preschoolers' literacy and social skills were assessed in Barbados, Belize, Dominican Republic, Guyana, Jamaica, and Suriname using the UNICEF Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey 4 and 5. The sample consisted of 11,473 preschool-aged children and their parents. Mothers were far more likely to engage in cognitive and social activities with children than were fathers across all countries...
Source: Journal of Applied Developmental Psychology - September 24, 2017 Category: Child Development Source Type: research
Human papillomavirus genotype distribution in cervical samples among vaccine na ïve Barbados women
ConclusionA high prevalence of HPV type 45 was found in the screening population of women in Barbados. The results of cytological examinations and HPV positivity suggest that both tests should be used for greater reliable diagnosis of HPV infection. (Source: Cancer Causes and Control)
Source: Cancer Causes and Control - September 14, 2017 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Kaiso is highly expressed in TNBC tissues of women of African ancestry compared to Caucasian women
ConclusionsHigh levels of nuclear Kaiso expression were detected in patients with a higher degree of African heritage compared to their Caucasian counterparts, suggesting a role for Kaiso in TNBC racial disparity. (Source: Cancer Causes and Control)
Source: Cancer Causes and Control - September 8, 2017 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Structure and intracellular antioxidant activity of pectic polysaccharide from acerola (Malpighia emarginata).
Abstract
Malpighia emarginata is a tropical fruit plant, found naturally in the Caribbean islands and South America that produces an edible fruit known as acerola or Barbados Cherry. Its polysaccharides were obtained by aqueous extraction, subjected to a freezing and thawing process and ultrafiltration. A homogeneous fraction (ACWS-01E) was analyzed by sugar composition, HPSEC, methylation and NMR spectroscopy analyses. The results showed an arabinan-rich pectic polysaccharide, with 6.1×10(4)g/mol and formed mainly by a high methyl esterified (DM=86%) homogalacturonan and branched arabinan. This latter is...
Source: International Journal of Biological Macromolecules - August 9, 2017 Category: Biochemistry Authors: Klosterhoff RR, Bark JM, Glänzel NM, Iacomini M, Martinez GR, Winnischofer SMB, Cordeiro LMC Tags: Int J Biol Macromol Source Type: research
Occurrence of a novel mastrevirus in sugarcane germplasm collections in Florida, Guadeloupe and R éunion
In Africa and Asia, sugarcane is the host of at least seven different virus species in the genus Mastrevirus of the family Geminiviridae. However, with the exception of Sugarcane white streak virus in Barbados, n... (Source: Virology Journal)
Source: Virology Journal - July 28, 2017 Category: Virology Authors: Wardatou Boukari, Ricardo I. Alcal á-Briseño, Simona Kraberger, Emmanuel Fernandez, Denis Filloux, Jean-Heinrich Daugrois, Jack C. Comstock, Jean-Michel Lett, Darren P. Martin, Arvind Varsani, Philippe Roumagnac, Jane E. Polston and Philippe C. Rott Tags: Research Source Type: research
New | phs001143.v1.p1 | NHLBI TOPMed: The Genetics and Epidemiology of Asthma in Barbados
NHLBI TOPMed: The Genetics and Epidemiology of Asthma in Barbados (study page |release notes) (Source: dbGaP, the database of Genotypes and Phenotypes)
Source: dbGaP, the database of Genotypes and Phenotypes - June 27, 2017 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Tags: StudyRelease Source Type: research
Lessons Learned on Health Adaptation to Climate Variability and Change: Experiences Across Low- and Middle-Income Countries
Conclusions:
Our analyses highlight that, irrespective of resource constraints, ministries of health and other institutions working on climate-related health issues in low- and middle-income countries need to continue to prepare themselves to prevent additional health burdens in the context of a changing climate and socioeconomic development patterns.
https://doi.org/10.1289/EHP405
Received: 30 April 2016
Revised: 07 November 2016
Accepted: 16 November 2016
Published: 20 June 2017
Address correspondence to K.L. Ebi, Rohm & Haas Endowed Professor in Public Health Sciences; Director, Center for Health and the ...
Source: EHP Research - June 20, 2017 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Daniil Lyalko Tags: Commentary Source Type: research
HIV Risk Behavior and Prevention Considerations Among Military Personnel in Three Caribbean Region Countries: Belize, Barbados, and the Dominican Republic.
Abstract
We review research findings and the limitations of recent qualitative and quantitative studies of HIV prevalence and risk behaviors in military populations in three Caribbean countries (Dominican Republic, Belize, and Barbados). This research shows how mental health issues, disordered substance use, and structuring aspects of the occupational field produce and reproduce patterns of risk behaviors. We discuss the use of formative research, the Positive Health, Dignity, and Prevention framework, and the use of implementation science (including research methods that employ alternative methodological ...
Source: Current HIV Research - May 17, 2017 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Asefnia N, Cowan L, Werth R Tags: Curr HIV Res Source Type: research
The Barbados Insulin Matters (BIM) study: Barriers to insulin therapy among a population-based sample of people with type 2 diabetes in the Caribbean island of Barbados
Conclusions Multiple factors related to patient beliefs and attitudes need to be considered and addressed when initiating insulin in order to minimise psychological insulin resistance and delay. Patients using insulin had less negative perceptions than those not on insulin. (Source: Journal of Clinical and Translational Endocrinology)
Source: Journal of Clinical and Translational Endocrinology - May 5, 2017 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research
HTLV-1 presenting as a motor neuropathy (P6.113)
Conclusions:Motor neuropathy is part of the spectrum of neurological manifestations associated with chronic HTLV-1 infection and can be easily mistaken for ALS. It is important to consider HTLV-1 infection when evaluating patients with motor neuron disorders as this diagnosis may alter prognosis and management. More coordinated research and evaluation of this patient population may lead to advances in treatment for patients with HTLV-1 related disorders.Disclosure: Dr. Kim has nothing to disclose. Dr. Tiongson has nothing to disclose. Dr. Pleninger has nothing to disclose. (Source: Neurology)
Source: Neurology - April 17, 2017 Category: Neurology Authors: Kim, N., Tiongson, V., Pleninger, P. Tags: Neuromuscular and Clinical Neurophysiology (EMG): Peripheral Neuropathy III Source Type: research
Chemical structure and physical-chemical properties of mucilage from the leaves of Pereskia aculeata
Publication date: September 2017 Source:Food Hydrocolloids, Volume 70 Author(s): Andressa Amado Martin, Rilton Alves de Freitas, Guilherme Lanzi Sassaki, Paulo Henrique Labiak Evangelista, Maria Rita Sierakowski Mucilage extracted from leaves of Pereskia aculeata, popularly called Barbados gooseberry (or ora-pro-nobis in Brazil), was investigated in terms of structural, chemical and physical-chemical properties. The mucilage was obtained with a new method using water at room temperature. Analysis of polysaccharide by GC-MS and NMR techniques showed the presence of galactose, arabinose, rhamnose, fucose and partially...
Source: Food Hydrocolloids - March 27, 2017 Category: Food Science Source Type: research
Managers ’ perceptions of mental illness in Barbadian workplaces: an exploratory study
This study examined the perceptions of private and public sector managers in Barbados regarding the concepts of mental health and illness at work. It also explored their interactions and experiences with persons with mental illness at work and various forms of support and resources needed to improve the overall management of these persons within the organisational setting. Design/methodology/approach This qualitative study used an exploratory research design based on two focus groups of private and public sector managers. Findings The findings revealed that both private and public sector managers understood the distincti...
Source: The Journal of Mental Health Training, Education and Practice - March 22, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research
Abstract P5-09-02: Breast cancer risk prediction using a polygenic risk score in women of African ancestry: Findings from GWAS in breast cancer in the African diaspora
Background: Multiple common susceptibility loci for breast cancer (BC) have been identified/confirmed in Caucasian women. Combination of these SNPs into a polygenic risk score (PRS) could improve risk stratification and provide guidance for preventive and screening strategies. However, due to differences in allele frequencies of genetic variants, tumor characteristics between women of African and European ancestries, we sought to evaluate the association of PRS with BC in a large consortium of African women.Methods: The GWAS in BC in the African Diaspora (ROOT consortium) included 3686 participants of African ancestry from...
Source: Cancer Research - February 28, 2017 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: S Wang, F Qian, Y Zheng, T Ogundiran, O Ojengbede, W Zheng, W Blot, KL Nathanson, A Hennis, B Nemesure, S Ambs, OI Olopade, D Huo Tags: Poster Session Abstracts Source Type: research
Abstract P4-17-01: YSC's "shady pink elephant” end of life series
Background: Multiple common susceptibility loci for breast cancer (BC) have been identified/confirmed in Caucasian women. Combination of these SNPs into a polygenic risk score (PRS) could improve risk stratification and provide guidance for preventive and screening strategies. However, due to differences in allele frequencies of genetic variants, tumor characteristics between women of African and European ancestries, we sought to evaluate the association of PRS with BC in a large consortium of African women.Methods: The GWAS in BC in the African Diaspora (ROOT consortium) included 3686 participants of African ancestry from...
Source: Cancer Research - February 13, 2017 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: MR Esser, J Rowe, T Schapmire, S Lewis Tags: Poster Session Abstracts Source Type: research
