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An Evaluation of Regional Cardiovascular Disease and Cancer Research Needs Using Conference Abstracts
Georgia A Williamson1, Shelly Rodrigo2, Elizabeth Blackman3,4
1Caribbean Institute for Health Research (CAIHR), The University of the West Indies, Mona. Kingston, JM.
Annals of Global Health
|August 25, 2021
Summary
Research on cardiovascular disease and cancer in the Caribbean is limited, with few intervention studies. Findings emphasize the need for more research to combat high mortality rates from these non-communicable diseases.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Caribbean Health Research
Background:
- Cardiovascular diseases and cancer are leading causes of premature death in the Caribbean.
- There is a significant gap in local research to inform public health strategies for these conditions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the landscape of cardiovascular disease and cancer research in the Caribbean.
- Analysis of abstracts from the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) annual research conference (2006-2018).
Main Methods:
- Extracted data on study design, population, interventions, outcomes, and author affiliations from 1,512 abstracts.
- Analyzed institutional origin and geographic distribution of research.
- Utilized STATA version 14 for data analysis.
Main Results:
- Cardiovascular disease and cancer research constituted approximately 15% of published abstracts.
- Predominantly observational studies (cross-sectional, surveys) with minimal laboratory-based or intervention studies.
- Trinidad and Tobago, Jamaica, and Barbados were the primary contributors to research output.
Conclusions:
- The current research output is insufficient to guide effective interventions and policies for the Caribbean's high burden of cardiovascular disease and cancer.
- Establishment of a Regional Centre of Research Excellence is recommended to bolster research capacity and address these critical health issues.
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