Trevor S. Ferguson

Author Correction: Obesity rise plateaus in developed nations and accelerates in developing nations

Bin Zhou, Nowell H Phelps, Agnese Galeazzi, Olivia N. O’Driscoll et autres

In the version of the article initially published, María Elena Díaz-Sánchez, Patricia Varona-Pérez and Ramón Suárez-Medina (all affiliated with the National Institute of Hygiene, Epidemiology and Microbiology, Havana, Cuba) were inadvertently omitted from the list of NCD Risk Factor Collaboration (NCD-RisC) members …

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Food types, preparation methods, and use of high-sodium seasonings in chain restaurants in Jamaica–implications for sodium consumption and food policy

Evelyn Walker, Suzanne Soares‐Wynter, Nadia Bennett, Karen Webster‐Kerr et autres

OBJECTIVES: Food sold in restaurants is a major contributor to sodium consumption patterns. We conducted a cross-sectional study on the types of foods sold, preparation methods, and use of high-sodium seasonings in chain restaurants in Jamaica and discuss the implications for sodium …

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Food insecurity impacts healthy lifestyle practices and medication adherence among persons with hypertension in Colombia and Jamaica: Findings from a cross-sectional study

Nadia Bennett, Jacqueline P. Duncan, Siyi Geng, Katherine T. Mills et autres

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CKD Prevalence and Associated Factors in Jamaica

Lori‐Ann Fisher, Trevor S. Ferguson, Kern Rocke, Natalie G Guthrie-Dixon et autres

Introduction: Jamaica has a high attributable burden of chronic kidney disease (CKD) but no population-based prevalence estimates. We aimed to estimate the prevalence of CKD and explore associated factors. Methods: , using the CKD Epidemiology Collaboration 2021 or Schwartz-Lyon equations, and/or urine …

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Health Systems and Self-Reported Medication Adherence in Patients with Hypertension: A cross-sectional comparison of Jamaica and Colombia

Marshall K. Tulloch‐Reid, S. Mitchell Lewis, Carene Lindsay, Siyi Geng et autres

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Faith-based leaders’ perceptions on the implementation of programs to promote healthy lifestyles in churches in Barbados- a mixed-methods analysis

Natasha Sobers, Madhuvanti M. Murphy, Saria Hassan, Katrina Norville et autres

BACKGROUND: There is a high burden of chronic diseases such as hypertension and diabetes in small island developing states (SIDS). SIDS governments have committed to a range of public health measures to reduce this burden including community-based health education in collaboration with …

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Neighborhood disorder and depressive symptoms in Jamaican adults: the mediating roles of neighborhood crime and safety problems and collective efficacy

Colette Cunningham‐Myrie, Tina Moore, Jovan Wiggan, NO Younger-Coleman et autres

Background: Neighborhood disorder has been found to be associated with worse mental health outcomes, such as depression. This study examined the association between perceived neighborhood disorder on depressive symptoms in a nationally representative sample of Jamaican adults, and whether any association was …

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Chronic Kidney Disease in Jamaica: Estimated Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors from the Jamaica Health and Lifestyle Survey III

Lori-Ann M Fisher, Trevor S. Ferguson, Kern Rocke, Natalie G Gurthrie-Dixon et autres

Abstract Introduction Jamaica has a high attributable burden of chronic kidney disease (CKD) but no population-based prevalence estimates. We aimed to estimate the prevalence of CKD and explore associated factors. Methods A secondary analysis of data from Jamaican residents aged ≥15 years …

Abstract P2061: Depressive Symptoms and Food Security in the Addressing Blood Pressure Control through Dietary Approaches (ABCD) Study in Jamaica: A cross-sectional study

Nadia Bennett, Vivien Wambugu, Trevor S. Ferguson, Deron Galusha et autres

Introduction: Globally approximately 280 million people have depression which accounts for 7.5% YLD and is the single largest contributor to non-fatal health loss. Persons with limited or uncertain access to adequate food (food insecurity-FI) are at increased risk of CVD including hypertension …

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Abstract P2155: Food Insecurity and Sleep Duration among Hypertensive Patients in Jamaica

Vivien Wambugu, Nadia Bennett, Keri-An Facey, Cavel Lawrence et autres

Introduction: Emerging evidence suggests food insecurity (FI) is associated with adverse sleep outcomes. The American Heart Association recommends 7-9 hours of sleep each night to reduce risk of adverse outcomes like hypertension. Though evidence suggests adverse sleep outcomes are associated with FI …

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Abstract P2038: Factors Associated with Food Insecurity in Clinic Populations in Kingston, Jamaica

Carol Oladele, Nadia Bennett, Vivien Wambugu, Keri-An Facey et autres

Introduction: Food insecurity (FI), defined as the limited or uncertain availability of nutritionally adequate and safe foods, is a major public health issue in the Caribbean and worldwide. Estimates show that 41% of Caribbean households experience FI, which has been linked to …

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Abstract P3170: Identifying moderate to severe food insecurity among hypertensive patients in a low and middle-income Caribbean country

Marshall K. Tulloch‐Reid, Trevor S. Ferguson, Vivien Wambugu, Mayur M. Desai et autres

Introduction: The Caribbean is experiencing a high burden from food insecurity (FI) and cardiovascular disorders including hypertension. Hypertensive patients with FI need to be easily identified to address social and dietary factors that may worsen blood pressure control and result in adverse …

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