Grenada Heart Project–Community Health ActioN to EncouraGe healthy BEhaviors (GHP-CHANGE): A randomized control peer group–based lifestyle intervention
ConclusionsThe GHP-CHANGE trial showed that a peer-support lifestyle intervention program was feasible; however, it did not demonstrate a significant improvement in the FBS as compared to the control group. Further studies should assess the effects of low-cost lifestyle interventions in LMICs. (Source: American Heart Journal)
Source: American Heart Journal - November 23, 2019 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Mercury contents in commercial Billfish species of the Western Central Atlantic: assessing the potential risks to human health of Billfish consumption
Publication date: Available online 12 November 2019Source: Food ControlAuthor(s): Bille Laura, Crovato Stefania, Manfrin Amedeo, Dalla Pozza Manuela, Toson Marica, Franzago Eleonora, Pinto Anna, Mascarello Giulia, Muzzolon Orietta, Tosi Federica, Negroni Gianluigi, Cappi Gualberto, Obregon Pablo, Ravarotto Licia, Binato GiovanniAbstractPurposeof the present study was to evaluate the total Hg (THg) level in Billfish caught in the Western Central Atlantic and to assess the potential health consequences due to consumption for people living in Grenada (GR) and in the Dominican Republic (DR). Consumption data were collected thr...
Source: Food Control - November 12, 2019 Category: Food Science Source Type: research
Grenada heart project- community health ActioN to EncouraGe healthy BEhaviors (GHP–CHANGE): A randomized control peer group based lifestyle intervention
ConclusionsThe GHP-CHANGE trial showed that a peer-support lifestyle intervention program was feasible; however, it did not demonstrate a significant improvement in the FBS as compared to the control group. Further studies should assess the effects of low-cost lifestyle interventions in LMICs. (Source: American Heart Journal)
Source: American Heart Journal - September 5, 2019 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
The None in Three Victim Responsiveness Assessment (Ni3: VRA): a new outcome measure for intimate partner violence (IPV) prevention programs
Journal of Children's Services, Ahead of Print. Purpose The purpose of this paper is to develop and validate the None in Three Victim Responsiveness Assessment (Ni3: VRA) examining affective and cognitive responsiveness toward victims of intimate partner violence. Design/methodology/approach Data were collected at two time points in a sample of 359 young people from Barbados and Grenada (56.27 percent female; M age=12.73 years). Findings Confirmatory factor analysis results indicated that the Ni3: VRA scores are best captured by a two-factor solution, including affective and cognitive dimensions. A test-retest correlati...
Source: Journal of Children's Services - June 27, 2019 Category: Child Development Source Type: research
Woman to Woman: Implementation of a Cervical Cancer Education Training Program for Grenadian Lay Health Advisors
AbstractThe reduction in cervical cancer (CC) in developed countries, due mainly to Pap testing, has not filtered down to Caribbean countries including Grenada despite accessible screening. This is attributed to a lack of knowledge and low screening. Researchers in low resource settings successfully trained lay health advisors (LHAs), using theory-based, culturally relevant interventions to reverse this trend. The use of LHAs in Grenada was not documented in the literature; therefore, the purpose of this study was to implement and evaluate a culturally relevant curriculum in an effort to educate Grenadian LHAs on CC. Using...
Source: Journal of Cancer Education - February 20, 2019 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding rabies in Grenada
ConclusionsConducting a comprehensive national rabies education program, expanding the vaccination program, and increasing the rate of animal vaccination are important steps that need to be taken to maintain the current zero-human-case status. (Source: PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases)
Source: PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases - January 29, 2019 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Lindonne Glasgow Source Type: research
Assessment of circulating Dengue serotypes in Grenada, West Indies
Background: Dengue remains prevalent within the Caribbean islands, including Grenada, where the tropical environment is suitable for the proliferation of its primary vector, the Aedes aegypti mosquito. The lack of an effective vaccine, lack of lasting immunity, and abundant natural reservoirs contribute to its continued transmission and health burden. The most effective methods to prevent the spread of the virus and to aid in the recovery of the patient are early detection and control of the vector. (Source: International Journal of Infectious Diseases)
Source: International Journal of Infectious Diseases - July 27, 2018 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: R. Naraine, S. McKain, G. Lambert, A. Baldwin Tags: UMP. 749 Source Type: research
Identifying Areas at Greatest Risk for Recent Zika Virus Importation — New York City, 2016
In this study, we used logistic regression15 to predict weekly nowcasts16 throughout the summer of 2016 of census tracts at greatest risk of recent ZIKV importation. Nowcast results were used to inform geographically targeted activities, including performing public education, enrolling additional healthcare facilities in a sentinel surveillance system for detecting local ZIKV transmission, interpreting syndromic surveillance signals suggesting possible ZIKV-like illness, and, when reviewed in conjunction with mosquito surveillance data, informing control of Aedes spp. mosquitoes and placement of traps for continued surveil...
Source: PLOS Currents Outbreaks - July 25, 2018 Category: Epidemiology Authors: skgreene Source Type: research
Lessons learned: Evaluating the program fidelity of UNWomen Partnership for Peace domestic violence diversion program in the Eastern Caribbean
Publication date: August 2018Source: Evaluation and Program Planning, Volume 69Author(s): Rohan D. Jeremiah, Camille R. Quinn, Jicinta M. AlexisAbstractTo date, there have been a plethora of punitive and diversion programs to address domestic violence around the world. However, the evaluative scholarship of such programs overwhelmingly reflects studies in developed countries while barely showcasing the realities of addressing domestic violence in developing countries. This paper features a multi-year (2008–2011) evaluation study that measured the fidelity of the United Nations Partnership for Peace (PfP) domestic violenc...
Source: Evaluation and Program Planning - July 10, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Role of Rats (Rattus norvegicus) in the Epidemiology of Toxoplasma gondii Infection in Grenada, West Indies.
Abstract
Rodents are known to be reservoir hosts of Toxoplasma gondii infection for other animals, including cats and pigs. From February to July, 2017, 167 rats (Rattus norvegicus) were trapped in Grenada and serum, heart, skeletal muscle and brain were examined for T. gondii infection by serological examination (Modified agglutination test, MAT, 1:25) for T. gondii antibodies and for viable parasites by bioassay in mice. Samples of heart, skeletal muscle and brain of all rats were bioassayed in Swiss Webster (SW) outbred albino mice and interferon gamma gene knockout (KO) mice. Toxoplasma gondii was isol...
Source: The Journal of Parasitology - July 9, 2018 Category: Parasitology Authors: Murata F, Cerqueira-Cezar C, Kwok O, Tiwari K, Sharma R, Su C, Dubey JP Tags: J Parasitol Source Type: research
Lessons learned: Evaluating the program fidelity of UNWomen Partnership for Peace domestic violence diversion program in the Eastern Caribbean
Publication date: August 2018Source: Evaluation and Program Planning, Volume 69Author(s): Rohan D. Jeremiah, Camille R. Quinn, Jicinta M. AlexisAbstractTo date, there have been a plethora of punitive and diversion programs to address domestic violence around the world. However, the evaluative scholarship of such programs overwhelmingly reflects studies in developed countries while barely showcasing the realities of addressing domestic violence in developing countries. This paper features a multi-year (2008–2011) evaluation study that measured the fidelity of the United Nations Partnership for Peace (PfP) domestic violenc...
Source: Evaluation and Program Planning - July 5, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
The HIV/AIDS epidemic in Grenada: A cross-sectional approach used to measure response variation regarding sexual behavior and health depending on the method of data collection
The objective of this study was to determine the association between high-risk sexual behavior in relation to HIV transmission and prevalence among different groups of people in Grenada. In addition, this study intends to increase the involvement and improved services by Grenadian chapter of the Caribbean HIV/AIDS Partnership (GrenCHAP).
A cross-sectional study was conducted over a 2-month period in Grenada, West Indies, to measure the responsive nature of different populations to an inquiry about HIV and sexual behavior. The 2 methods used to collect the data were online (via social media) and through an in-person intera...
Source: Medicine - June 1, 2018 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Observational Study Source Type: research
Our Tobago: Our Accident and Emergency Department
This is Tobago! An island that occupies 300 km2 in land mass and is located northeast of the mainland of Trinidad and southeast of Grenada, approximately 100 miles off the coast of northeast Venezuela. It is part of the twin island Republic called Trinidad and Tobago. This twin island Republic has a total population of approximately 1.3 million people; the population of Tobago has approximately 60,000 of that 1.3 million. It is from this twin island that the musical instrument the steel pan and the musical genres of calypso and soca originated. (Source: Journal of Emergency Nursing: JEN)
Source: Journal of Emergency Nursing: JEN - May 1, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Philmore James Tags: International Nursing Source Type: research
Lessons learned: Evaluating the program fidelity of UNWomen Partnership for Peace domestic violence diversion program in the Eastern Caribbean
Publication date: August 2018 Source:Evaluation and Program Planning, Volume 69 Author(s): Rohan D. Jeremiah, Camille R. Quinn, Jicinta M. Alexis To date, there have been a plethora of punitive and diversion programs to address domestic violence around the world. However, the evaluative scholarship of such programs overwhelmingly reflects studies in developed countries while barely showcasing the realities of addressing domestic violence in developing countries. This paper features a multi-year (2008–2011) evaluation study that measured the fidelity of the United Nations Partnership for Peace (PfP) domestic violence...
Source: Evaluation and Program Planning - May 1, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
