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Diabetes prevention in the Caribbean using lifestyle intervention and Metformin escalation (LIME): results from a quasi-experimental study

Saria Hassan, Natasha Sobers, Joanne Paul-Charles, J Herbert et autres

BACKGROUND: The Caribbean region suffers from a high burden of diabetes and diabetes-associated mortality. Despite the evidence for diabetes prevention programs, there have been very few such initiatives in the region. To address this gap, we describe the effectiveness and implementation of …

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Community Comfort With Automatic Sharing of Race, Ethnicity, and Language Data Between Health Care Settings: Cross-Sectional Study

Noah Brazer, Baylah Tessier‐Sherman, Deron Galusha, Sakinah C. Suttiratana et autres

Background: Little is known regarding patient attitudes toward automatic sharing of race, ethnicity, and language (REL) data in health care settings despite the universal practice of data sharing across health care institutions and providers. Objective: This study aims to assess public comfort …

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Interarm blood pressure difference and risk assessment: the ECHORN cohort study

O Peter Adams, Deron Galusha, Josefa L. Martinez‐Brockman, Euclid H Morris et autres

Background Guidelines recommend measuring blood pressure (BP) in both arms and using the higher reading. Aim To determine interarm pressure difference (IAD) distribution and associated factors, and BP and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) risk classification using the higher and lower readings. Design …

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Food insecurity and hypertension prevalence, awareness, and control in the Eastern Caribbean Health Outcomes Research Network Study

Carol Oladele, Neha Khandpur, Deron Galusha, Sanya Nair et autres

Limited evidence exists on the association between food insecurity (FI) and the hypertension care cascade in the Caribbean despite the high burden of both. The objective of this study is to examine the relationship between FI and hypertension prevalence, awareness, and control …

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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 P2020: Alcohol Use and Hypertension in the Eastern Caribbean

K. B. Fraser, Lisbette Acosta, Deron Galusha, Rohan G. Maharaj et autres

Introduction: Hypertension (HTN) and other non-communicable diseases are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the Caribbean. The region has high rates of alcohol use and binge drinking which has been associated with adverse health outcomes like HTN. This study aimed …

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Patient perspectives on safety and privacy in sexual orientation and gender identity data collection

Jessica B. Lewis, Ash B. Alpert, Deron Galusha, Allister F. Hirschman et autres

BACKGROUND: There is insufficient epidemiologic data to serve sexual and gender minority communities. However, disclosing sexual orientation and gender identity in health care presents risks to patients. METHODS: We collected surveys from 174 cancer hospital patients to understand their perspectives on safety …

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Hospital COVID-19 Burden and Adverse Event Rates

Mark L. Metersky, David Rodrick, Shih‐Yieh Ho, Deron Galusha et autres

Importance: The COVID-19 pandemic introduced stresses on hospitals due to the surge in demand for care and to staffing shortages. The implications of these stresses for patient safety are not well understood. Objective: To assess whether hospital COVID-19 burden was associated with …

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Attitudes Regarding Automatic Sharing of Race, Ethnicity, and Language Data Between Healthcare Settings (Preprint)

Noah Brazer, Baylah Tessier‐Sherman, Deron Galusha, Sakinah C. Suttiratana et autres

BACKGROUND Little is known regarding patient attitudes toward automatic sharing of race, ethnicity, and language (REL) data in healthcare settings despite the universal practice of data sharing across healthcare institutions and providers. OBJECTIVE Assess public comfort with disclosing and automatically sharing REL …

Peripheral Arterial Disease prevalence and risk factors in the Eastern Caribbean Health Outcomes Research Network (ECHORN) cohort

O Peter Adams, Deron Galusha, Josefa L. Martinez‐Brockman, Euclid Morris et autres

INTRODUCTION: Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) indicates generalised atherosclerotic disease but is often asymptomatic. The prevalence and potential risk factors of PAD were studied in ECHORN cohort study participants. METHODS: Representative samples of community-dwelling people ≥40 years of age residing in Barbados, Puerto …

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