Strengths and virtues and the development of resilience: A qualitative study in Suriname during a time of economic crisis.
CONCLUSION: Our findings suggest that religiousness is the bedrock strength for the development of resilience in Suriname. We recommend that future positive psychological interventions in non-Western countries integrate positive activities with religious elements into program interventions to achieve a better cultural fit.
PMID: 29277153 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry)
Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry - December 1, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Hendriks T, Graafsma T, Hassankhan A, Bohlmeijer E, de Jong J Tags: Int J Soc Psychiatry Source Type: research
A Possible Link Between Pyriproxyfen and Microcephaly
This study was based upon a small number of cases and ultrasound detection rather than births. Seven cases of microcephaly were reported above background, but only one of them was a birth; the others were detected by ultrasound. The high rate of ultrasound detection is not consistent with observations by ultrasound of microcephaly in other countries, including Colombia. We use the model for French Polynesia as a reference model for comparison with other data in order to clarify which data is or is not consistent with that model. We note that this rate is about 100 times larger than the minimum reported background rate for ...
Source: PLOS Currents Outbreaks - November 27, 2017 Category: Epidemiology Authors: rparen01 Source Type: research
Molecular characterization of a human G20P[28] rotavirus a strain with multiple genes related to bat rotaviruses.
This report describes characterization of an unusual G20P[28] rotavirus strain detected in a 24month old child from Suriname. Genomic sequence analyses revealed that the genotype constellation of the Suriname strain RVA/Human-wt/SUR/2014735512/2013/G20P[28] was G20-P[28]-I13-R13-C13-M12-A23-N13-T15-E20-H15. Genes VP1, VP2, VP3, NSP1, NSP2, NSP3, NSP4 and NSP5 were recently assigned novel genotypes by the Rotavirus Classification Working Group (RCWG). Three of the 11 gene segments (VP7, VP4, VP6) were similar to cognate gene sequences of bat-like human rotavirus strain Ecu534 from Ecuador and the VP7, NSP3 and NSP5 gene seg...
Source: Infection, Genetics and Evolution - November 26, 2017 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Esona MD, Roy S, Rungsrisuriyachai K, Gautam R, Hermelijn S, Rey-Benito G, Bowen MD Tags: Infect Genet Evol Source Type: research
Wound infections and recovery time among patients with diabetic foot ulcer living in multiethnic Suriname, a developing country: a retrospective cohort study among patients from the One Stop Shop for chronic diseases Paramaribo
AbstractThe purpose of this study was to describe patient characteristics and clinical outcome among patients with diabetic foot ulcers under treatment of a multidisciplinary outpatient clinic in multiethnic Suriname, a developing country in South America. Retrospectively, all diabetes patients (> 18 years) with foot ulcers starting their treatment at the outpatient clinic between November 2013 and October 2014 were included and followed for at least 12 weeks. To assess differences in clinical outcome between subgroups, chi-square and incorporating time-related data, the log-rank test we re used. One hundred patien...
Source: International Journal of Diabetes in Developing Countries - November 24, 2017 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research
Body composition measures and cardiovascular risk in high-risk ethnic groups
We examined whether the more comprehensive body composition measures determined by bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) are added value over the more traditional BMI and waist measures in relation to cardiovascular risk. (Source: Clinical Nutrition)
Source: Clinical Nutrition - November 23, 2017 Category: Nutrition Authors: F.S. Diemer, L.M. Brewster, Y.C. Haan, G.P. Oehlers, G.A. van Montfrans, L.M.W. Nahar-van Venrooij Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Body composition measures and cardiovascular risk in high-risk ethnic groups
We examined whether the more comprehensive body composition measures determined by bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) are superior to the more traditional BMI and waist measures in relation to cardiovascular risk. (Source: Clinical Nutrition)
Source: Clinical Nutrition - November 23, 2017 Category: Nutrition Authors: F.S. Diemer, L.M. Brewster, Y.C. Haan, G.P. Oehlers, G.A. van Montfrans, L.M.W. Nahar-van Venrooij Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Cardiovascular risk is best predicted by waist measures in high-risk ethnic groups
We examined whether the more comprehensive body composition measures determined by bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) are superior to the more traditional BMI and waist measures in cardiovascular risk prediction among a multi-ethnic population. (Source: Clinical Nutrition)
Source: Clinical Nutrition - November 23, 2017 Category: Nutrition Authors: F.S. Diemer, L.M. Brewster, Y.C. Haan, G.P. Oehlers, G.A. van Montfrans, L.M.W. Nahar-van Venrooij Source Type: research
Low Serum Angiopoietin-1, High Serum Angiopoietin-2, and High Ang-2/Ang-1 Protein Ratio are Associated with Early Onset Sepsis in Surinamese Newborns
This study investigates levels of Ang-1 and Ang-2 in newborns to gain insight in the vascular pathophysiology of early onset sepsis (EOS) within 72 h after birth.
Methods: A prospective cohort study was performed among 71 Surinamese newborns treated with antibiotics for suspected EOS and 20 control newborns. Newborns with suspected EOS were divided in two groups: blood culture negative and positive EOS. Ang-1 and Ang-2 levels were measured in serum obtained at the start of antibiotic treatment and at re-evaluation after 48 to 72 h.
Results: In this cohort 8.5% of newborns had a positive blood culture. At the start of...
Source: Shock - November 14, 2017 Category: Emergency Medicine Tags: Clinical Science Aspects Source Type: research
Improved referral and survival of newborns after scaling up of intensive care in Suriname
Scaling up neonatal care facilities in developing countries can improve survival of newborns. Recently, the only tertiary neonatal care facility in Suriname transitioned to a modern environment in which interv... (Source: BMC Pediatrics)
Source: BMC Pediatrics - November 14, 2017 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Rens Zonneveld, Natanael Holband, Anna Bertolini, Francesca Bardi, Neirude P. A. Lissone, Peter H. Dijk, Frans B. Pl ötz and Amadu Juliana Tags: Research article Source Type: research
The mechanisms behind the formation of a strong Sense of Coherence (SOC): The role of migration and integration
In this study we examine the mechanisms behind the formation of a strong SOC and study the role of migration, integration and general resistance resources (GRRs) in this process. We held 46 life‐story interviews with women of Turkish, Moroccan and Surinamese descent. We divided the respondents in a relatively strong and weak SOC group in order to discern patterns of life experiences associated with SOC development. We find that, as Antonovsky predicted, experiencing consistency and load balance are associated with a strong SOC. In opposition to Antonovsky's claims, decision making power is not a necessary condition to de...
Source: Scandinavian Journal of Psychology - November 6, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Jasmijn Slootjes, Saskia Keuzenkamp, Sawitri Saharso Tags: Personality and Social Psychology Source Type: research
Genome-wide Ancestry and Demographic History of African-Descendant Maroon Communities from French Guiana and Suriname
The transatlantic slave trade was the largest forced migration in world history. However, the origins of the enslaved Africans and their admixture dynamics remain unclear. To investigate the demographic history of African-descendant Marron populations, we generated genome-wide data (4.3 million markers) from 107 individuals from three African-descendant populations in South America, as well as 124 individuals from six west African populations. Throughout the Americas, thousands of enslaved Africans managed to escape captivity and establish lasting communities, such as the Noir Marron. (Source: The American Journal of Human Genetics)
Source: The American Journal of Human Genetics - November 2, 2017 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Cesar Fortes-Lima, Antoine Gessain, Andres Ruiz-Linares, Maria-C átira Bortolini, Florence Migot-Nabias, Gil Bellis, J. Víctor Moreno-Mayar, Berta Nelly Restrepo, Winston Rojas, Efren Avendaño-Tamayo, Gabriel Bedoya, Ludovic Orlando, Antonio Salas, Agn Tags: Article Source Type: research
Ancestry and dental development: A geographic and genetic perspective
ConclusionBased on a geographic and genetic perspective, differences in dental development exist in a population of heterogeneous ancestry and should be considered when describing the physiological growth in children. (Source: American Journal of Physical Anthropology)
Source: American Journal of Physical Anthropology - November 1, 2017 Category: Physiology Authors: Brunilda Dhamo, Lea Kragt, Olja Grgic, Strahinja Vucic, Carolina Medina ‐Gomez, Fernando Rivadeneira, Vincent W.V. Jaddoe, Eppo B. Wolvius, Edwin M. Ongkosuwito Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research
Severity of Acute Zika virus infection: a prospective emergency room surveillance study during the 2015-2016 outbreak in Suriname
Publication date: Available online 23 October 2017 Source:IDCases Author(s): Pieter Vroon, Jimmy Roosblad, Fauzia Poese, Jan Wilschut, John Codrington, Stephen Vreden, Rens Zonneveld Acute Zika virus (ZIKV) infection is usually mild and self-limiting. Earlier, we reported three cases of fatal acute ZIKV infection in patients without typical signs of ZIKV, but rather with criteria of systemic inflammation response syndrome (SIRS). To follow up these observations, we prospectively included patients at the emergency room with temperature instability and suspected to have acute ZIKV infection, SIRS, or both. A total o...
Source: IDCases - October 24, 2017 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research
IJERPH, Vol. 14, Pages 1215: The Role of the Social Network in Access to Psychosocial Services for Migrant Elderly —A Qualitative Study
Conclusions: Strategies to address help-seeking barriers should consider mental health literacy in elderly migrants as well as their social networks, and counteract taboos and stigma of mental health problems. (Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health)
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - October 11, 2017 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Daphne Schoenmakers Majda Lamkaddem Jeanine Suurmond Tags: Article Source Type: research
Global smoking-attributable burden of periodontal disease in 186 countries in the year 2015.
CONCLUSIONS: There is great need to monitor and tackle the smoking-attributable burden of PD. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
PMID: 28965352 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Journal of Clinical Periodontology)
Source: Journal of Clinical Periodontology - October 1, 2017 Category: Dentistry Authors: Schwendicke F, Dörfer CE, Meier T Tags: J Clin Periodontol Source Type: research
