Browsing Research publications by Author "Green, Janet"
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“Blurred boundaries”: When nurses and midwives give anti-vaccination advice on Facebook
Green, Janet; Petty, Julia; Whiting, Lisa; Orr, Fiona; Brown, Anne-Marie; Smart, Larissa; Jones, Linda; Kearney, Matthew (2022-02-10)Background: Nurses and midwives have a professional obligation to promote health and prevent disease, and therefore they have an essential role to play in vaccination. Despite this, some nurses and midwives have been found ... -
COVID 19 in babies: Knowledge for neonatal care
Green, Janet; Petty, Julia; Bromley, Patricia; Walker, Karen; Jones, Linda (2020-08-30)Infection is a leading cause of death worldwide in babies under one month of age who are more susceptible to sepsis due to immature host defence mechanisms. Usually, babies may become acutely unwell from infective pathogens ... -
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 implications of face mask wearing for babies and families during the COVID-19 pandemic: A discussion
Staff, Mrs Lynette; Green, Janet; Bromley, Patricia; Jones, Linda; Petty, Julia (2022-09-30)COVID-19 has changed the way that newborn babies are cared for within the neonatal setting, and infants in the first year of their lives, due to the introduction of social distancing and the wearing of face masks to limit ... -
The implications of face masks for babies and families during the COVID-19 pandemic: A Discussion Paper
Green, Janet; Staff, Lynette; Bromley, Patricia; Jones, Linda; Petty, Julia (2021-02-01)COVID-19 has changed the way that newborn babies are cared for within the neonatal setting due to the introduction of social distancing and wearing of face masks to limit the spread of the infection. Potential implications ... -
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 ... -
Part 2: COVID-19 and knowledge for midwifery practice—impact and care of the baby
Green, Janet; Petty, Julia; Bromley, Patricia; Fowler, Professor Cathrine; Walker, Karen; Jones, Linda (2021-05-03)It is well-known that newborn infants are more susceptible to infection due to their immature host defence mechanisms. However, in relation to the COVID-19 virus it appears that the naivete of the neonatal immune system ... -
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 ...