Publications by authors named "P Jolly"
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- The study aimed to evaluate healthcare workers' knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) regarding infection control (IC) procedures, particularly in light of serious infections like MRSA and COVID-19.
- Conducted through a survey with 227 participants in western Jamaica, data was collected using a questionnaire based on established infection control policies, and analyzed using various statistical methods.
- Results indicated that younger, clinical unit HCWs had higher knowledge scores, while attitude scores influenced practice; specific predictors were identified for improving IC practices among healthcare workers.
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- - The study highlights the rising burden of HPV-related cancers in Indonesia, emphasizing the need for effective cervical cancer screening among HIV-positive women, particularly in Bali.
- - Researchers conducted a pre- and post-education program with 200 HIV+ women, revealing that 54% had abnormal Pap results and a high prevalence of high-risk HPV types, while education significantly improved knowledge about HPV and cervical cancer.
- - The findings indicate that a large percentage of women at risk could have benefited from the 9-valent HPV vaccine, suggesting that timely vaccination and education could help prevent cervical cancer in this vulnerable group.
Background: Despite the many benefits of exclusive breastfeeding to infants and mothers, only 33% of Jamaican infants are exclusively breastfed up to the recommend six months. This study was conducted to identify factors affecting mothers' feeding choices focusing on barriers to exclusive breastfeeding of infants six weeks to less than six months old.
Methods: A qualitative study consisting of four focus group discussion sessions was conducted among 22 mothers attending postnatal clinics in western Jamaica from May to August 2016.
Despite the widespread utilization of social media in HIV prevention interventions, little is known about the acceptance of social media in the dissemination of HIV prevention information among key at-risk groups like female sex workers (FSWs). This study has investigated FSWs' acceptance of Secret Facebook Group (SFG) in learning about HIV prevention. During June 2022, a quantitative study was conducted using a 5-star point Likert scale survey among 40 FSWs aged 18 years and older who took part in a Secret Facebook Group (SFG) HIV intervention.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFWith highly active antiretroviral therapy, HIV infection has become a treatable chronic disease. However, modifiable risk factors such as cigarette smoking continue to impact the morbidity and mortality of people with HIV (PWH). We assessed the prevalence and factors associated with cigarette smoking and motivation to quit among PWH in Western Jamaica.
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