- Reproductive Health and Contraception
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Assisted Reproductive Technology and Twin Pregnancy
- Obesity and Health Practices
- Reproductive Health and Technologies
- Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
- Cancer Risks and Factors
- Corporate Finance and Governance
- Taxation and Legal Issues
- Pregnancy and preeclampsia studies
- Corporate Taxation and Avoidance
- Ovarian function and disorders
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- Bariatric Surgery and Outcomes
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Body Contouring and Surgery
- COVID-19 Digital Contact Tracing
- Privacy, Security, and Data Protection
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
University of Bristol
2021-2024
St. John's University
2002
Background Systematic review evidence suggests preconception health interventions may be effective in improving a range of outcomes. However, few studies have explored women’s views on potential content and delivery methods for these interventions. Methods Participants were purposively sampled from respondents ( n = 313) survey. Semi-structured, in-depth interviews conducted to explore their seven candidate interventions: general practitioners (GPs), nurse practitioners, pharmacists, social...
Abstract Background Several preconception exposures have been associated with adverse pregnancy, birth and postpartum outcomes. However, few studies investigated women’s knowledge of attitudes towards health, the acceptability potential intervention methods. Methods Seven primary care centres in West England posted questionnaires to 4330 female patients aged 18 48 years. Without providing examples, we asked women list maternal that might affect infant outcomes, assessed their nine...
BACKGROUNDDigital contact tracing apps have been proposed as a method of controlling the spread Covid-19. The effectiveness this tool depends largely on adequate levels uptake (e.g. whether user downloads and registers application) engagement extent usage application or its components over time). It has estimated that approximately 60% population would need to use NHSX in order for it be effective reducing COVID-19. is therefore crucial we understand level of, factors influencing, with...
Weight stigma is a well-recognised public health issue affecting many members of society including women during the preconception period. The impacts weight on are significant and may result in decreased access to uptake healthcare, mental concerns. consequences this translate negative maternal outcomes even intergenerational effects child. Eliminating therefore imperative. aim paper report recommendations reduce for produced at workshop with clinical academic experts 5th European Conference...
ABSTRACT Background Systematic reviews suggest preconception health interventions may be effective in improving maternal and infant outcomes. However, few studies have explored women’s views on the types of support required for improvement, nor when to whom this should provided. Methods We purposively sampled women aged 18-48 years West England from respondents a survey, conducted semi-structured in-depth interviews explore their needs period target populations support. analyzed data using...
Abstract Background Several preconception exposures have been associated with adverse pregnancy, birth and postpartum outcomes. However, few studies investigated women’s knowledge of attitudes towards health, the acceptability potential intervention methods. Methods Seven GP practices in West England posted questionnaires to 4,330 female patients aged 18 48 years. Without providing examples, we asked women list maternal that might affect infant outcomes, assessed their nine...