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• 2022. Bailey A. Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health Strategy 2023–2025 National Family Planning Board, December (44 pages). • 2022. Kenneth James. Factors Influencing COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake among Older Adults in Jamaica. Technical report submitted to the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), December 14, 2022 (167 pages) ALIGNMENT The thrust to improve quality, quantity and currency of research remains. Journal Clubs, the development of research themes and teams illustrate such efforts. Research embodied policy, technical and clinical, as well as, programmatic matters related to the health and medicine. Our response to current research demands of industry/ government is demonstrated by many of the papers and presentations listed below. PAPERS PRESENTED • Rowe-Porter, J, Skyers, N, Thompson, C. (2022) Private Physicians’ Adher- ence to Administrative and Clinical Guidelines: Results from Pilot Phase of the Public Private Partnership for Non-Communicable Diseases Project. 13 th Annual National Health Research Conference, Ministry of Health and Wellness. • Presentation on DM and HTN care pathway March 7, 2023 (online) Presentation on EEHR MEL PlAn April 19, 2023 (Alhambra Inn), June 2023 (Courtleigh Hotel) Presentation on Hypertension Management and CATCH study pro- tocol – KSA primary doctor’s association (Jan 12, 2023); St. Thomas HD and Harbour view Health Centers. J. Duncan • Presentation of findings of UKRI dissemination meeting: The Impact of COVID- 19 control measures on NCD risk factors and Metabolic health: A comparison of 3 Caribbean countries Jamaica (online) J. Duncan • Institute of Chartered Accountants Annual Workshop – “Mental Health Cop- ing Strategies” Jan 28, 2023; Caribbean Association of Forensic Science Crime Symposium – “Forensic Mental Health” Nov 30, 2022; St. Mary Community Mental Health – “Prioritizing Access to Treatment” Oct 10, 2022; Western Region Mental Health Conference – “Understanding of the Mental Health Act and UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities” Oct 21, 2022; Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Meeting – “Avoiding Caregiver Burnout” Dec 27, 2022. J. Duncan • YM Dawkins, S Rowe-Gardener, N Guthrie-Dixon, R Thompson, T Thompson, MG Lee, C Cunningham-Myrie . Sociodemographic Characteristics, Prevalence and Clinical Outcomes of H. pylori Infection Among Patients Undergoing
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