Jewel Edmondson-Carter

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

Supplement Use among Hypertensive Patients in Two Rural and Two Urban Health Centers in Guyana, South America

Kissa Pitt, Jaidi Blasse, Zahir Yusuf, Jewel Edmondson-Carter, Cecil Boston & Andrew Hutson · Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2025

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,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamps/2025/v27i3753

Selected Factors that Influence Nonadherence to Antituberculosis Drug Regimen among Tuberculosis Patients at Two (2) Rural Clinics in Guyana, South America

Bhuwandai Gharbaran, Falana Daly, Viannie Ferreira, Jewel Edmondson-Carter, Cecil Boston & Andrew Hutson · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2024

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2024/v25i12606

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