Trinidad & Tobago
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Trinidad is situated off the northern edge of South America and 11 kilometers (6.8 miles) of the northeastern edge of Venezuela. The country covers an area of 5,128 square kilometres (1,980 sq.mi.). Trinidad is the larger of the two, combined they share an estimated population of 1,220,479 (July, 2016).
Trinidad and Tobago, settlements began with the Amerindians who named the country the Land of the Hummingbird. Both islands were explored by Christopher Columbus in 1498 on his third voyage, however, Trinidad remained in the hands of the Spanish till the 15th Century. Tobago changed hands between the British, French and Dutch. In 1889 the two islands became a single colony and obtain its independence from the British Empire in 1962 and became a Republic in 1976. |
Ethnicity
According to the Central Intelligence Agency Fact Book, East Indians comprise of the largest ethnic group 35.4%, African 34.2%, mixed - other 15.3%, mixed African/East Indian 7.7%, other 1.3%, unspecified 6.2% (2011 est.). English is the official language spoken, followed by Caribbean Hindustani (a dialect of Hindi), French, Spanish and Chinese.
Religion
Several religions are practiced in Trinidad and Tobago, these include Protestant 32.1% (Pentecostal/Evangelical/Full Gospel 12%, Baptist 6.9%, Anglican 5.7%, Seventh-Day Adventist 4.1%, Presbyterian/Congretational 2.5%, other Protestant 0.9%), Roman Catholic 21.6%, Hindu 18.2%, Muslim 5%, Jehovah's Witness 1.5%, other 8.4%, none 2.2%, unspecified 11.1% (2011 est.)
According to the Central Intelligence Agency Fact Book, East Indians comprise of the largest ethnic group 35.4%, African 34.2%, mixed - other 15.3%, mixed African/East Indian 7.7%, other 1.3%, unspecified 6.2% (2011 est.). English is the official language spoken, followed by Caribbean Hindustani (a dialect of Hindi), French, Spanish and Chinese.
Religion
Several religions are practiced in Trinidad and Tobago, these include Protestant 32.1% (Pentecostal/Evangelical/Full Gospel 12%, Baptist 6.9%, Anglican 5.7%, Seventh-Day Adventist 4.1%, Presbyterian/Congretational 2.5%, other Protestant 0.9%), Roman Catholic 21.6%, Hindu 18.2%, Muslim 5%, Jehovah's Witness 1.5%, other 8.4%, none 2.2%, unspecified 11.1% (2011 est.)
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Healthcare in Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago functions under a two-tier healthcare system, the public and private facilities. The Ministry of Health is responsible for leading free provision of healthcare services throughout the country via the use of Regional Health Authorities (RHAs). There are seven District Health Facilities as well as smaller health centres and clinics.
Recently, the Chronic Disease Assistance Programme (CDAP) was launched to provide citizens with free prescription drugs and other pharmaceutical items to combat the health conditions. These include diabetes, Asthma, Cardiac diseases, Arthritis, Glaucoma, Mental Depression, High Blood Pressure, Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, Epilepsy, Hypercholesterolemia, Parkinson’s disease and Thyroid diseases.
Mental illness is a serious and growing problem within the population. Free assessment, prevention and treatment are offered. Unfortunately, not all have access to free Occupational Therapy services within the public system. Presently, there are four occupational therapists working in the public system, one in St. Ann’s Psychiatric Hospital, one in South West Regional Health Authority and two in Scarborough General Hospital.
Trinidad and Tobago functions under a two-tier healthcare system, the public and private facilities. The Ministry of Health is responsible for leading free provision of healthcare services throughout the country via the use of Regional Health Authorities (RHAs). There are seven District Health Facilities as well as smaller health centres and clinics.
Recently, the Chronic Disease Assistance Programme (CDAP) was launched to provide citizens with free prescription drugs and other pharmaceutical items to combat the health conditions. These include diabetes, Asthma, Cardiac diseases, Arthritis, Glaucoma, Mental Depression, High Blood Pressure, Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, Epilepsy, Hypercholesterolemia, Parkinson’s disease and Thyroid diseases.
Mental illness is a serious and growing problem within the population. Free assessment, prevention and treatment are offered. Unfortunately, not all have access to free Occupational Therapy services within the public system. Presently, there are four occupational therapists working in the public system, one in St. Ann’s Psychiatric Hospital, one in South West Regional Health Authority and two in Scarborough General Hospital.
Delivery of OT Services in Country
There are currently 35 OTs registered with the Council of Professions Related to Medicine practicing in Trinidad and Tobago.
There are currently 35 OTs registered with the Council of Professions Related to Medicine practicing in Trinidad and Tobago.
Country Representative
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Gabinia Rayside
Email: Association Address Email: [email protected] Mobile: Website: www.ttota.com Facebook: Trinidad and Tobago Occupational Therapy Association |
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