- Innovations in Medical Education
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Health, Nursing, Elderly Care
- Ethics in medical practice
- Leprosy Research and Treatment
- Obesity and Health Practices
- Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology
- Maternal and fetal healthcare
- Health and Lifestyle Studies
- Digital Imaging in Medicine
- Health and Medical Research Impacts
- Trauma and Emergency Care Studies
- Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
- Empathy and Medical Education
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- Social Media in Health Education
- Child and Adolescent Health
- Skin Protection and Aging
- Maternal and Neonatal Healthcare
- Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
- Acne and Rosacea Treatments and Effects
University of Birmingham
2020-2023
Edge Hill University
2022
Institute of Medical Sciences
2018
Abstract Background Brazil has a high leprosy burden and poor treatment outcomes (TOs), manifesting in relapse rates. Pernambuco, an impoverished Brazilian state suffering notable geographical health inequalities, ‘ hyperendemic’ leprosy. Although current literature identifies barriers facilitators influencing compliance, inadequate investigation exists on other factors TOs, including carers’ roles psycho-dermatological impact. This qualitative study explores experiences perceptions of...
Background: The WHO estimates that, of the 529 000 maternal deaths occurring every year 136 take place in India amongst which postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) being most (29.6%) commonly reported complication. However from PPH can be prevented. purpose this study was to identify risk factors contributing women who develop PPH.Methods: This a community based paired case-control done rural areas Lucknow, UP (India) period one year. Thirty-one due (cases) were matched and compared with two mothers...
Childhood obesity is an urgent worldwide concern associated with increased morbidity in adulthood. Healthcare professionals (HCPs) are well placed to influence childhood trends and implement interventions. English-language studies regarding HCPs' perceptions of limited high-income countries. Peru upper-middle-income country regional disparities prevalence. This qualitative study aims explore Iquitos, Peru, where prevalence relatively low.
Background Despite improvements in maternal mortality globally, hundreds of women continue to die daily. The World Health Organisation therefore advises all low-and-middle income countries give birth healthcare facilities. Barriers seeking intrapartum care have been described Thaddeus and Maine’s Three Delays Model, however these decisions are complex often unique different settings. Loreto, a rural province Peru has one the highest homebirth rates country at 31.8%. aim this study was...
Abstract Background Surgeons are commonly evaluated by surgical skills and outcomes rather than their character traits. We sought to examine role model behaviours of senior surgeons through the lens Aristotelian (virtue) ethics. Methods Semi-structured focus group interviews were undertaken anaesthetic trainees at a large university hospital NHS Foundation Trust transcripts subjected thematic analysis yield themes subthemes. Participation was entirely voluntary groups conducted using Zoom™....
Abstract Background Brazil has a high leprosy burden and poor treatment outcomes (TOs). Pernambuco, an impoverished Brazilian state suffering from notable geographical health inequalities, ‘ hyperendemic ’ leprosy. Although current literature identifies the barriers facilitators influencing compliance, there is inadequate investigation into other factors TOs, including carers’ roles. This qualitative study explores experiences, perceptions beliefs of patients their carers in Brazil; to...
Abstract Cosmetic, topical skin-lightening products (SLPs) containing steroids, hydroquinone and mercury are available to Indian consumers without dermatological supervision. The World Health Organization discourages such SLP use, recognizing scar tissue formation, skin atrophy, localized infection, chemical burn renal/hepatic impairment as adverse effects. Despite legislation restricting the sale of unlicensed SLPs in UK, they remain accessible British Indians through illegal importation....
Abstract Background Surgeons are commonly evaluated by surgical skills and outcomes rather than their character traits. We sought to examine role model behaviours of senior surgeons through the lens Arostelian (virtue) ethics. Methods Semi-structured focus group interviews were undertaken anaesthetic trainees at a large university hospital NHS Foundation Trust transcripts subjected thematic analysis yield themes subthemes. Participation was entirely voluntary groups conducted using Zoom™....
Abstract Background : Childhood obesity is an urgent worldwide concern associated with increased morbidity in adulthood. Healthcare professionals (HCPs) are well placed to influence childhood trends and implement interventions. English-language studies regarding HCPs’ perceptions of limited high-income countries. Peru upper-middle-income country regional disparities prevalence. This qualitative study aims explore Iquitos, Peru, where prevalence relatively low. Methods Twenty-one HCPs child...
Research forms an important part of the academic competencies attained during study. For medical students, this includes learning how to critically appraise and interpret wider health care research, particularly - but not only when relevant for one's own current or future practice. It also understanding core principles different methods research ethics participate in research. The teaching nexus: strategies implement education curriculum. In paper, we offer reflections on do basis...