A5085507788- Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
- Prenatal Screening and Diagnostics
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Ethics and Legal Issues in Pediatric Healthcare
- Historical Psychiatry and Medical Practices
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Primary Care and Health Outcomes
- Healthcare Policy and Management
- Birth, Development, and Health
- Youth Education and Societal Dynamics
- Reproductive Health and Technologies
- Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health
- Child and Adolescent Health
- Family Dynamics and Relationships
- School Health and Nursing Education
- Social Policy and Reform Studies
- Child Welfare and Adoption
- Cleft Lip and Palate Research
- Fetal and Pediatric Neurological Disorders
- Child Therapy and Development
- Research in Social Sciences
- Reproductive Health and Contraception
- Disability Rights and Representation
- Patient Satisfaction in Healthcare
University of Leeds
2003-2021
Bangor University
1981-2000
University College of the North
1981-1991
The offer of prenatal Down's syndrome screening is part routine antenatal care in most Europe; however uptake varies significantly across countries. Although a decision to accept or reject personal choice, it unlikely that the widely differing rates countries can be explained by variation individual values alone. aim this study was compare policies and programmes Netherlands, where relatively low (<30%) with England Denmark higher (74 > 90% respectively), an attempt explain observed national...
Background This study explored Indonesian adolescents' experiences of (premarital-conceived) pregnancy and early parenthood. The findings provide insight into participants' journeys with a central thread culture religion running through them.Methods Using an exploratory qualitative approach, purposive snowball sampling techniques were used to recruit 20 participants. Overall, 36 one-to-one, in-depth interviews conducted. Data thematically analyzed using inductive approach coauthors confirmed...
Objective To measure recruitment to, compliance with, and the acceptability of a trial designed to test whether reduced schedule antenatal visits combined with training in self‐measurement blood pressure at home may improve hypertension screening save money. specific hypothesis that even after taking into account extra unscheduled visits, ambulatory monitoring reduces total visits. Design A pilot randomised controlled trial. Setting Four urban four rural general practices Yorkshire...
Abstract Objectives To compare the attitudes of women from two different ethnic backgrounds to prenatal testing for a range conditions, and see if “clusters” conditions could be identified, which might offered as package. Methods Four hundred twenty white Pakistani living in UK were surveyed about their termination 30 fetal conditions. All participants had recently baby. Results held more favourable testing, but less than counterparts. Both groups most favour same four conditions:...
Abstract The aim of this study is to explore reasons for and against prenatal testing termination a range conditions in women from two different ethnic backgrounds. A total 19 Pakistani European West Yorkshire, UK, who either had child with genetic condition or terminated pregnancy one, completed questionnaire about their attitudes regarding 30 fetal were interviewed responses. There more similarities than differences between the white women. most important factor women's decisions was...
The aim of this research was to compare attitudes between women from different cultural and/or religious backgrounds toward prenatal diagnosis (PND) and termination pregnancy (TOP) for 30 conditions.A questionnaire examining parents' PND TOP conditions completed by 100 Saudi, 222 UK-White, 198 UK-Pakistani women. Comparison overall with groups carried out, a total score reflecting obtained.In general, there were positive among the three surveyed. Saudi more favorable than UK-White Overall,...
It is estimated that 1 in 5 pregnant women are obese, this poses a significant risk to maternal, fetal and newborn mortality morbidity as such, maternal obesity recognised challenge for contemporary prospective maternity services. As key practitioners care, midwives seen frontline professionals delivering weight-related advice obese women. This study aimed explore midwives' attitudes towards offering during pregnancy the puerperium. Nine were interviewed using an in-depth interview schedule....
Adolescent fatherhood is often unplanned and such situations increase adolescents' vulnerability over their life course. The aim of this study was to gain an in-depth understanding the world as seen through eyes Indonesian adolescent fathers who experienced pre-marital pregnancy. Sixteen, in person one-to-one interviews were conducted with eight male participants (age 18–19). Interviews audio recorded, transcribed, translated thematically analysed. Adolescent's uncharted journeys prevailed...
Background Perinatal mental health problems affect approximately 20% of women. The most common condition is postnatal depression; however, many women do not seek help. Aims To identify and synthesise evidence on factors that enable or prevent help-seeking in with depressive symptoms the period. Methods A qualitative systematic review was conducted using electronic databases pre-determined eligibility criteria. Findings Thematic synthesis included studies (n=4) identified following themes:...
Objective . The aim of this research was to explore the influence service organisation and delivery on providers users’ interactions decision-making in context Down’s syndrome screening. Methods A qualitative descriptive study involving online interviews conducted with a purposive sample 34 community midwives, 35 pregnant women, 15 partners from two maternity services different health districts England. Data were analysed using combination grounded theory principles content analysis...
In a bid to increase consumer satisfaction, recent government reports have encouraged maternity services providers offer women more choice about their care. At the same time, there has been considerable pressure on hospital managers and clinicians drive down health service costs. Women need information likely effects of different patterns wellbeing, implications allowing choice. This paper descriptive study in six districts Yorkshire Region focuses variation length stay. The aim was describe...
A criticism of using women’s views as an assessment the maternity services in UK is that some have been under‐represented and inappropriately researched, particular those from minority ethnic groups. In addition, there “what” has assessed within services, other health‐care arenas, driven by perspective who provide service rather than use it. The purpose here to explore integrating Pakistani indigenous “white” with Donabedian‐Maxwell grid, a means offering consumer‐focused template for...
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"Supportive Care and Midwifery." Journal of Reproductive Infant Psychology, 21(4), pp. 366–367