Background: Air and water pollution, driven by industrialization and urbanization, pose major global health and environmental risks. Exposure to pollutants like particulate matter and toxic chemicals leads to serious diseases and millions of premature deaths, especially in develo...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i45393
Aim: This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP)of public sector workers in Guyana regarding climate change, its health impacts and implications for building climate-resilient health systems. Methodology: A descriptive mixed-methods case study was cond...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i25274
Aim: Water refill stations continue to be a means of providing safe and affordable drinking water. However, due to the growing number of water refill stations, there have been concerns regarding the water quality and voluntary compliance with the local standard. Therefore, this s...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2024/v14i44092
Aims: The aim of this study was to assess the relationship between the level of knowledge regarding self-care and awareness as well as long-term complications among type 2 diabetic patients in Guyana. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted at the Georgetown Public Hospita...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2021/v13i430231
Aims: The purpose of this research was to assess Perceived Risk of Diabetes (PRD) and Self-reported Diabetes Risk Factors (SRDRF) among University of Guyana Students. Study Design: Cross-sectional descriptive research. Place and Duration of Study: University of Guyana, February-A...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrre/2019/v2i119
Aims: Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) is very important for sawmills just like any other occupation. Therefore, this study aims to assess the measures taken by sawmills to ensure safety is maintained at the workplace and to assess the level of knowledge, attitude and practic...
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Research Article10.9734/ajarr/2020/v9i130211
Aim: This study was designed to assess the utilization of plants with anti-diabetic properties and to conduct preliminary phytochemical analysis and moreover, to assess the anti-diabetic potential of selected plants used to treat and manage Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) among t...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2019/v8i430130
Aim: This study was designed to determine the knowledge and utilization of traditional medicine for Type 2 Diabetes (T2DM) among residents of Pakuri (St. Cuthbert’s Mission) in Guyana. Since treatment for T2DM is expensive with multiple side effects, it has become necessary to ex...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2019/v7i330100
Aim: The main objective of the study was to compare, using laboratory data, the efficacy of herbal medicines against conventional drugs in treating and managing diabetes mellitus (DM) among type 2 diabetic (T2DM) patients. Methodology: The study recruited 80 patients from a priva...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2019/v7i230097
Jewel Edmondson-Carter, Cecil Boston, Andrew Hutson, Obena Vanlewin, Suzette Fraser, Devon Smith, Sydney Enebeli, Trevor Thomas & Deborah Cecil·Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International·2025
Background: The increasing prevalence of type 2 diabetes (T2D) globally necessitates exploration of complementary therapies, including dietary supplements, alongside standard medical care. However, the efficacy and safety of many supplements remain unclear, emphasising the need f...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2025/v37i47681
Aims: Chemotherapy-induced neutropenia is a common side effect in cancer patients. Other hematopoietic lineages are also decreased in cancer patient. Altered laboratory parameters would prevent patients from chemotherapy. Thus this study identified the significance of blood param...
Background: Suicide remains a pressing global public health issue, particularly as the second leading cause of death among 15–29-year-olds. Family structure and geographical location are hypothesized to impact awareness, knowledge, and access to suicide prevention resources, infl...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2025/v23i71260
Access to clean water remains a critical challenge in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). This study investigates the potential of Azadirachta indica (Neem) as a natural, low-cost solution for water purification, focusing on its antimicrobial properties and impact on key wa...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2025/v15i64884
Objective: This study aimed to comparatively assess the knowledge and practices related to the use of dietary supplements as adjunctive treatment and management for hypertension among patients attending two rural and two urban health centers in Guyana. Methods: A cross-sectional,...
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Research Article10.9734/jamps/2025/v27i3753
Objectives: This study aimed to identify and compare the factors influencing non-adherence to antituberculosis drug regimens at two rural clinics in Guyana. Methods: A quantitative, cross-sectional design was employed to examine adherence barriers among tuberculosis (TB) patients...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2024/v25i12606
Objective: The purpose of this study was to examine the incidence of pre-diabetes and associated central obesity among sampled University of Guyana students. Methods: The study was a cross sectional study where a questionnaire was distributed to each participant to assess predisp...
This study explores the integration of traditional and pharmaceutical remedies in managing hypertension in the rural Berbice community (Vryman’s Erven), New Amsterdam, Guyana. Expanding the use of these remedies means evaluating their effectiveness, relevance to the culture, and...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2024/v25i12609
Andrew Hutson, Obena Vanlewin, Charlan Abrams, Bibi Ally-Charles, Latoya Harris, Davon Van-Veen, Cecil Boston, Jewel Edmondson-Carter, Deborah Cecil & Ede Tyrell·Asian Journal of Medicine and Health·2025
Background: HIV/AIDS remains a significant global health challenge, with disparities in awareness and beliefs persisting among healthcare professionals. Understanding how sociodemographic factors influence HIV/AIDS knowledge is crucial for developing targeted educational interven...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2025/v23i51218