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Exploring modifiable risk factors for premature birth in the context of COVID-19 mitigation measures: A discussion paper
Green, Janet; Petty, Julia; Whiting, Lisa; Fowler, Cathrine (2021-02-01)During the COVID-19 pandemic, parents with sick or premature babies have faced challenges following admission to a neonatal unit due to the imposed lock-down restrictions on social contact, hospital visitation and the ... -
The forgotten mothers of extremely preterm babies : A qualitative study
Fowler, Cathrine; Green, Janet; Elliott, Doug; Whiting, Lisa; Petty, Julia (2019-06-01)Aims and objectives: To explore the experiences of mothers of extremely prematurebabies during their Neonatal Intensive Care Unit stay and transition home. Background: Mothers of extremely preterm infants (28 weeks’ gestation ... -
The impact of the anti-vaccination movement and vaccine hesitancy on the health of the child
Green, Janet; Petty, Julia; Whiting, Lisa; Orr, Fiona; Walker, Karen; Brown, Anne-Marie; Crisp, Elaine; Fowler, Cathrine; Jones, Linda (2021-10-04)Few topics in medicine have been studied more thoroughly than vaccines. The science is clear on the public and global health benefits of vaccinations; however, the topic still results in vigorous discussion about their ... -
The knowledge and learning needs of health professionals in providing support for parents of premature babies at home: A mixed-methods study
Petty, Julia; Whiting, Lisa; Mosenthal, Alison; Fowler, Cathrine; Elliott, Professor Doug; Green, Janet (2019-12-01)Premature babies and their families often require on-going community-based care after discharge from the neonatal unit. Parents themselves have identified the need for health professionals to understand the specific needs ... -
Parents’ views on preparation to care for extremely premature infants at home.
Petty, Julia; Whiting, Lisa; Green, Janet; Fowler, Cathrine (2018-07-11)Aim: To gain insight into the post-discharge experiences of parents in relation to the adequacy of preparation for caring for their extremely premature infant at home. Method: A narrative approach was drawn on to facilitate ... -
The transition home of extremely premature babies: An integrative review
Green, Janet; Fowler, Cathrine; Petty, Julia; Whiting, Lisa (2021-02)Taking a premature baby home after an often-protracted period on the neonatal unit can be stressful for parents and they are often confronted with an unexpected reality. The transition to motherhood and parenthood has ...