Deborah Cecil

The Antibacterial and Antifungal Effects of Cranberry Fruit (Vaccinium macrocarpon), and Its Commercial Juices against Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Proteus mirabilis, and Candida albicans

Rachel Anna Cecil, Deborah Cecil, Charlan Abrams, Sharick Singh & Isabel Blackman · International Journal of Pathogen Research · 2026

Background: Urinary tract infections are common bacterial infections, primarily caused by Escherichia coli, and increasing antibiotic resistance has driven interest in cranberry-derived phytochemicals as potential alternative antimicrobial agents. Aims: To evaluate the antibacter...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpr/2026/v15i3461

Demographic Characteristics Influencing Knowledge Regarding Resources Available for Prevention of Suicide among College of Medical Science Students at the University of Guyana

Obena Vanlewin, Andrew Hutson, Charlan Abrams, Cecil Boston & Deborah Cecil · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2025

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2025/v23i71260

Evaluating the Water Purification Potential of Azadirachta indica (Neem): A Low-cost Solution for Microbial and Chemical Contaminant Reduction in Guyana

Danta Thom, Damesha McIntosh, Mary Martin, Cecil Boston, Andrew Hutson, Obena Vanlewin, Jewel Edmondson-Carter & Deborah Cecil · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2025

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2025/v15i64884

Socioeconomic and Geographic Disparities in HIV/AIDS Knowledge Among Health Science Students in Guyana, College of Medical Sciences

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2025/v23i51218

Knowledge and Practices of Dietary Supplement Use in Type 2 Diabetes Management: A Study in Two Hospitals in Guyana

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2025/v37i47681