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Social support and ideal cardiovascular health in urban Jamaica: A cross-sectional study by Blake, Alphanso L, Bennett, Nadia R, McKenzie, Joette A, Tulloch-Reid, Marshall K, Govia, Ishtar, McFarlane, Shelly R, Walters, Renee, Francis, Damian K, Wilks, Rainford J, Williams, David R, Younger-Coleman, Novie O, Ferguson, Trevor S

“…Recent studies have suggested that high levels of social support can encourage better health behaviours and result in improved cardiovascular health. In this…”
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Factors associated with elevated blood pressure or hypertension in Afro-Caribbean youth: a cross-sectional study by Ferguson, Trevor S, Younger-Coleman, Novie O M, Tulloch-Reid, Marshall K, Bennett, Nadia R, Rousseau, Amanda E, Knight-Madden, Jennifer M, Samms-Vaughan, Maureen E, Ashley, Deanna E, Wilks, Rainford J

“…Although several studies have identified risk factors for high blood pressure (BP), data from Afro-Caribbean populations are limited. Additionally, less is…”
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The Jamaica Salt Consumption Study Protocol: Sodium Intake; Sodium Content in Restaurant Foods; Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices; Spot Urine Sodium Validation [version 2; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved with reservations] by Ferguson, Trevor S., Webster-Kerr, Karen, Tulloch-Reid, Marshall K., Bennett, Nadia R., Ho, James, Davidson, Tamu, Grant, Andriene, Gordon-Johnson, Kelly-Ann, Govia, Ishtar, Soares-Wynter, Suzanne, Younger-Coleman, Novie, McKenzie, Joette, Walker, Evelyn, Anderson, Simon, Edwards, Sharmaine, Spence, Simone

“…Background Excess dietary salt consumption is a major contributor to hypertension and cardiovascular disease. Public education programs on the dangers of high…”
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Sex-differences in adiponectin levels and body fat distribution: Longitudinal observations in Afro-Jamaicans by Boyne, Michael S, Bennett, Nadia R, Cooper, Richard S, Royal-Thomas, Tamika Y, Bennett, Franklyn I, Luke, Amy, Wilks, Rainford J, Forrester, Terrence E

“…Abstract We longitudinally explored the relationship of body size and adiponectin levels in 393 community-dwelling Afro-Jamaicans. Adiponectin levels were…”
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P130: Test-Retest Reliability for Pulse Wave Velocity and Cardio-Ankle Vascular Index Among Afro-Caribbean Young Adults by Williams, Janeil M., Ferguson, Trevor S., Bennett, Nadia R., Rousseau, Amanda, Walters, Renee, Younger-Coleman, Novie O., Tulloch-Reid, Marshall K., Harding, Seeromanie, Cruickshank, J. Kennedy, Wilks, Rainford J.

“…Background This study evaluated the test-retest reliability of carotid-femoral pulse wave velocity (PWV) and cardio-ankle vascular index (CAVI) among young…”
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High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein is Related to Central Obesity and the Number of Metabolic Syndrome Components in Jamaican Young Adults by Bennett, Nadia R, Ferguson, Trevor S, Bennett, Franklyn I, Tulloch-Reid, Marshall K, Younger-Coleman, Novie O M, Jackson, Maria D, Samms-Vaughan, Maureen E, Wilks, Rainford J

“…High-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP) has been shown to predict cardiovascular disease (CVD) endpoints and is associated with CVD risk factors and the…”
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Educational Health Disparities in Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors: Findings from Jamaica Health and Lifestyle Survey 2007-2008 by Ferguson, Trevor S, Younger-Coleman, Novie O M, Tulloch-Reid, Marshall K, Hambleton, Ian R, Francis, Damian K, Bennett, Nadia R, McFarlane, Shelly R, Bidulescu, Aurelian, MacLeish, Marlene Y, Hennis, Anselm J M, Wilks, Rainford J, Harris, E Nigel, Sullivan, Louis W

“…Socioeconomic disparities in health have emerged as an important area in public health, but studies from Afro-Caribbean populations are uncommon. In this…”
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Interventions for patients and caregivers to improve knowledge of sickle cell disease and recognition of its related complications by Asnani, Monika R, Quimby, Kim R, Bennett, Nadia R, Francis, Damian K

“…Sickle cell disease is a group of genetic diseases which is especially prevalent in tropical and subtropical regions; however, forced migration and ongoing…”
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There are challenges in conducting systematic reviews in developing countries: the Jamaican experience by Bennett, Nadia R, Cumberbatch, Chisa, Francis, Damian K

“…Abstract Objectives To describe some contextual and methodological challenges to conduct systematic reviews (SR) in developing countries using experiences from…”
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Sodium and potassium consumption in Jamaica: National estimates and associated factors from the Jamaica Health and Lifestyle Survey 2016-2017 by Ferguson, Trevor S, Younger-Coleman, Novie O M, Webster-Kerr, Karen, Tulloch-Reid, Marshall K, Bennett, Nadia R, Davidson, Tamu, Grant, Andriene S, Gordon-Johnson, Kelly-Ann M, Govia, Ishtar, Soares-Wynter, Suzanne, McKenzie, Joette A, Walker, Evelyn, Cunningham-Myrie, Colette A, Anderson, Simon G, Blake, Alphanso L, Ho, James, Stephenson, Robyn, Edwards, Sharmaine E, McFarlane, Shelly R, Spence, Simone, Wilks, Rainford J

“…This study aimed to estimate dietary sodium and potassium consumption among Jamaicans and evaluate associations with sociodemographic and clinical…”
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Central adiposity at diagnosis may reduce prostate cancer-specific mortality in African-Caribbean men with prostate cancer: 10-year follow-up of participants in a case–control study by Jackson, Maria D., Tulloch-Reid, Marshall K., McCaw-Binns, Affette M., Aiken, William, Ferguson, Trevor S., Bennett, Nadia R., Harrison, Leroy, Badaloo, Asha, McGrowder, Donovan, Grindley, Annielle, Walker, Evelyn, Anderson, Simon G.

“…Purpose General and central adiposity are associated with the risk of developing prostate cancer (PCa), but the role of these exposures on PCa survival among…”
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Ideal cardiovascular health in urban Jamaica: prevalence estimates and relationship to community property value, household assets and educational attainment: a cross-sectional study by McKenzie, Joette A, Younger, Novie O, Tulloch-Reid, Marshall Kerr, Govia, Ishtar, Bennett, Nadia R, McFarlane, Shelly, Walters, Renee, Francis, Damian K, Webster-Kerr, Karen, Grant, Andriene, Davidson, Tamu, Wilks, Rainford, Williams, David R, Ferguson, Trevor S

“…ObjectiveIdeal cardiovascular health (ICH) is associated with greater longevity and reduced morbidity, but no research on ICH has been conducted in Jamaica. We…”
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Disparities in cardiovascular disease among Caribbean populations: a systematic literature review by Francis, Damian K, Bennett, Nadia R, Ferguson, Trevor S, Hennis, Anselm J M, Wilks, Rainford J, Harris, E Nigel, MacLeish, Marlene M Y, Sullivan, Louis W

“…Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are the predominant cause of death globally. The large health disparities in the distribution of the burden of disease seen in…”
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Birth weight and maternal socioeconomic circumstances were inversely related to systolic blood pressure among Afro-Caribbean young adults by Ferguson, Trevor S, Younger-Coleman, Novie O, Tulloch-Reid, Marshall K, Knight-Madden, Jennifer M, Bennett, Nadia R, Samms-Vaughan, Maureen, Ashley, Deanna, McCaw-Binns, Affette, Molaodi, Oarabile R, Cruickshank, J. Kennedy, Harding, Seeromanie, Wilks, Rainford J

“…Abstract Objectives In this study, we examined the effects of birth weight (BWT) and early life socioeconomic circumstances (SEC) on systolic blood pressure…”
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Disparities in hypertension among black Caribbean populations: a scoping review by the U.S. Caribbean Alliance for Health Disparities Research Group (USCAHDR) by Bidulescu, Aurelian, Francis, Damian K, Ferguson, Trevor S, Bennett, Nadia R, Hennis, Anselm J M, Wilks, Rainford, Harris, Eon N, MacLeish, Marlene, Sullivan, Louis W

“…Despite the large body of research on racial/ethnic disparities in health, there are limited data on health disparities in Caribbean-origin populations. This…”
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Disparities in diabetes mellitus among Caribbean populations: a scoping review by Bennett, Nadia R, Francis, Damian K, Ferguson, Trevor S, Hennis, Anselm J M, Wilks, Rainford J, Harris, Eon Nigel, MacLeish, Marlene M Y, Sullivan, Louis W

“…Despite the large body of research on racial/ethnic disparities in health, there are limited data on health disparities in Caribbean origin populations. This…”
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Impact of adiponectin and ghrelin on incident glucose intolerance and on weight change by Bennett, Nadia R., Boyne, Michael S., Cooper, Richard S., Royal-Thomas, Tamika Y., Bennett, Franklyn I., Luke, Amy, Wilks, Rainford J., Forrester, Terrence E.

“…Summary Objectives  Adiponectin and ghrelin are associated with adiposity and type 2 diabetes in several studies. We sought to prospectively determine the…”
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Abstract 14789: Vascular Growth Factors and Their Association With Arterial Stiffness in the 1986 Jamaica Birth Cohort: A Longitudinal Analysis by Bennett, Nadia R, Ferguson, Trevor S, Younger-Coleman, Novie O, Tulloch-Reid, Marshall, Wilks, Rainford, Cruickshank, J K

“…IntroductionVascular growth factors (VasGFs) and increased arterial stiffness provide an early indication of structural and functional blood vessel changes…”
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Social support and ideal cardiovascular health in urban Jamaica: A cross-sectional study by Alphanso L. Blake, Nadia R. Bennett, Joette A. McKenzie, Marshall K. Tulloch-Reid, Ishtar Govia, Shelly R. McFarlane, Renee Walters, Damian K. Francis, Rainford J. Wilks, David R. Williams, Novie O. Younger-Coleman, Trevor S. Ferguson

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The Jamaica salt consumption, Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices (Salt-KAP) study: A research protocol [version 1; peer review: 2 approved with reservations] by Ferguson, Trevor S., Webster-Kerr, Karen, Tulloch-Reid, Marshall K., Bennett, Nadia R., Ho, James, Davidson, Tamu, Grant, Andriene, Gordon-Johnson, Kelly-Ann, Govia, Ishtar, Soares-Wynter, Suzanne, Younger-Coleman, Novie, McKenzie, Joette, Walker, Evelyn, Anderson, Simon, Edwards, Sharmaine, Spence, Simone

“…Background: Excess dietary salt consumption is a major contributor to hypertension and cardiovascular disease. Public education programs on the dangers of high…”
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