A5019254870- Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
- Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health
- Maternal and fetal healthcare
- Ultrasound in Clinical Applications
- Child and Adolescent Health
- Assisted Reproductive Technology and Twin Pregnancy
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Intimate Partner and Family Violence
- Pregnancy-related medical research
- Child Abuse and Trauma
- Global Health Workforce Issues
- Pregnancy and preeclampsia studies
- Prenatal Screening and Diagnostics
- Pelvic floor disorders treatments
- Infant Development and Preterm Care
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Pediatric Pain Management Techniques
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Global Health and Surgery
- Community Health and Development
La Trobe University
2015-2024
Karolinska Institutet
2017-2024
Royal Hallamshire Hospital
2001
University of Sheffield
2001
Durham University
2000
Marshfield Clinic
2000
Royal Women's Hospital
2000
Marshfield Clinic
2000
Monash University
1992-1994
To outline the importance of clarity data analysis in doing and reporting interview‐based qualitative research. We explore clear links between evidence. argue that transparency process is integral to determining evidence generated. Data must occur concurrently with collection comprises an ongoing 'testing fit' collected analysis. discuss four steps thematic analysis: immersion, coding, categorising generation themes. Rigorous systematic production high‐quality Studies give explicit account...
Abstract Objective To explore the association between depression and physical, emotional, sexual abuse by partners or ex-partners of women attending general practice. Design Descriptive, cross sectional survey. Setting 30 practitioners in Victoria, Australia. Participants 1257 consecutive female patients. Main outcome measures Some type an adult intimate relationship (composite scale), (Beck inventory Edinburgh postnatal physical health (SF-36). Results 18.0% (218/1213) scored as currently...
<h3>Abstract</h3> <b>Objective:</b> To assess the effectiveness of a midwife led debriefing session during postpartum hospital stay in reducing prevalence maternal depression at six months among women giving birth by caesarean section, forceps, or vacuum extraction. <b>Design:</b> Randomised controlled trial. <b>Setting:</b> Large maternity teaching Melbourne, Australia. <b>Participants:</b> 1041 who had given section (n= 624) with use forceps 353) extraction 64). <b>Main outcome...
Abstract: A postal survey of all women who gave birth in Victoria one week 1989 was used to assess the contribution events, satisfaction with care and social differences depression after birth. The questionnaire mailed eight nine months response 71.4 per cent (790/1107) underrepresentation young women, single non‐English‐speaking background. Assessment made using Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale, a score 13 or more indicating probable clinical depression. point prevalence 15.4 percent...
There are good opportunities in Sweden for health promotion targeting expectant parents and of young children, as almost all reached by antenatal child care. In 2005, a multisectoral programme (the Salut Programme) was launched to further strengthen such efforts. Between June December 2010 twenty-four in-depth interviews were conducted separately with first-time mothers fathers when their had 18 months age. The aim explore experiences lifestyle change during pregnancy early parenthood....
Objective To investigate the relationship between mode of delivery, perineal trauma and dyspareunia. Design Prospective cohort study. Setting Six maternity hospitals in Melbourne, Australia. Sample A total 1507 nulliparous women recruited first second trimesters pregnancy. Method Data from baseline postnatal questionnaires (3, 6, 12 18 months) were analysed using univariable multivariable logistic regression. Main outcome measure Study-designed self-report dyspareunia at months postpartum....
Effective interventions to increase safety and wellbeing of mothers experiencing intimate partner violence (IPV) are scarce. As much attention is focussed on professional intervention, this study aimed determine the effectiveness non-professional mentor support in reducing IPV depression among pregnant recent experiencing, or at risk IPV. MOSAIC was a cluster randomised trial 106 primary care (maternal child health nurse general practitioner) clinics Melbourne, Australia. 63/106 referred 215...
In Victoria, Australia, Maternal and Child Health (MCH) services deliver primary health care to families with children 0-6 years, focusing on promotion, parenting support early intervention. Family violence (FV) has been identified as a major public concern, increased prevalence in the child-bearing years. Victorian Government policy recommends routine FV screening of all women attending MCH services. Using Normalization Process Theory (NPT), we aimed understand barriers facilitators...
The majority of women experience pain during labour and childbirth, however not all it in the same way. In order to develop a more complete understanding pain, this study aimed examine women's experiences within perspective modern science. A phenomenon can then guide development interventions enhance potentially reduce their need for pharmacological intervention.A qualitative was conducted using phenomenology as theoretical framework. Data were collected from 21 nulliparous women, birthing...
Background: Women from South Asia have a high incidence of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) placing them at risk adverse pregnancy outcomes. Despite the higher rates GDM in this group, there are no studies their experiences living with Australia or elsewhere. Aims: We aimed to explore and understandings Asian women Melbourne, Australia, after diagnosis GDM. Methods: A qualitative approach was used. Face-to-face in-depth interviews were conducted 17 immigrant recently diagnosed They...
Social support interventions have a somewhat chequered history. Despite evidence that social connection is associated with good health, efforts to implement designed increase produced mixed results. The aim of this paper reflect on the relationship between connectedness and by examining mothers young children analysing how was conceptualised, enacted valued, in order advance what we know about providing improve health. CONTEXT AND APPROACH: First, provide brief recent history for critically...
Mothers are at risk of domestic violence (DV) and its harmful consequences postpartum. There is no evidence to date for sustainability DV screening in primary care settings. We aimed test whether a theory-informed, maternal child health (MCH) nurse-designed model increased sustained screening, disclosure, safety planning referrals compared with usual care.Cluster randomised controlled trial 12 month MCH intervention 24 follow-up. The study was set community-based nurse teams (91 centres, 163...
To assess disparities in pre-eclampsia and eclampsia among immigrant women from various world regions giving birth six industrialised countries.Cross-country comparative study of linked population-based databases.Provincial or regional obstetric delivery data Australia, Canada, Spain the USA national Denmark Sweden.All non-immigrant delivering countries within most recent 10-year period available to each participating centre (1995-2010).Data was collected using standardised definitions...
Background: Maternal mortality and morbidity vary substantially worldwide. It is unknown if these geographic differences translate into disparities in severe maternal among immigrants from various world regions. We assessed between immigrant women regions giving birth three high-immigration countries. Methods: used population-based delivery data Victoria; Australia Ontario, Canada national Denmark, the most recent 10-year period ending 2010 available to each participating centre. Each centre...
Breastfeeding rates are suboptimal internationally, and many infants not receiving any breast milk at all by six months of age. Few interventions increase breastfeeding duration, particularly where there is relatively high initiation. The effect proactive peer (mother-to-mother) support has been found to in some contexts but others, if it shown be effective would a potentially sustainable model settings. We aimed determine whether telephone-based during the postnatal period increases...
Migrant women's overall increased risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes is well known. The aim this study was to investigate possible associations between stillbirth and maternal country birth other migration related factors (paternal origin, reason for immigration, length residence birthplace firstborn child) in migrant women Norway.Nationwide population-based including births primiparous multiparous (n = 198,520) non-migrant 1,156,444) Norway 1990 2013. Data from the Medical Birth Registry...