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Understanding maternal vaccination (2022)
Journal Article
Sisson, H. (2022). Understanding maternal vaccination. Practice Nursing, 33(S4), s11-s14. https://doi.org/10.12968/pnur.2022.33.Sup4.S11

Vaccination programmes have traditionally focused on infants, young children and older people. However, maternal vaccination is an important strategy used to provide protection against infection for both mothers and infants. This article explores thi... Read More about Understanding maternal vaccination.

Vaccination timeliness in preterm infants (2021)
Thesis
Sisson, H. (2021). Vaccination timeliness in preterm infants. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223855

Background
Vaccination is a key public health activity, with established programmes primarily aimed at infants and children. Infants born prematurely are particularly vulnerable to infection, therefore the protection vaccination offers these infants... Read More about Vaccination timeliness in preterm infants.

A meta-synthesis study of the key elements involved in childhood vaccine hesitancy (2019)
Journal Article
Díaz Crescitelli, M. E., Ghirotto, L., Sisson, H., Sarli, L., Artioli, G., Bassi, M. C., …Hayter, M. (2020). A meta-synthesis study of the key elements involved in childhood vaccine hesitancy. Public health, 180, 38-45. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.puhe.2019.10.027

Objectives: Immunization is one of the most successful and cost-effective interventions to improve health outcomes. However, internationally, the phenomenon of parental vaccine hesitancy is increasing and presents a growing challenge for health profe... Read More about A meta-synthesis study of the key elements involved in childhood vaccine hesitancy.

Vaccination uptake and information for parents (2019)
Journal Article
Sisson, H. (2019). Vaccination uptake and information for parents. Practice Nursing, 30(8), 396-398. https://doi.org/10.12968/pnur.2019.30.8.396

With the growing risk of misinformation on the internet, it is important for practice nurses to be equipped with the most up-to-date knowledge on immunisation. Helen Sisson explains why it is vital for nurses to be aware of vaccination rates in their... Read More about Vaccination uptake and information for parents.

An integrative review of the influences on decision making of young people about Human Papillomavirus Vaccine (2018)
Journal Article
Sisson, H., & Wilkinson, Y. (2019). An integrative review of the influences on decision making of young people about Human Papillomavirus Vaccine. Journal of School Nursing, 35(1), 39-50. https://doi.org/10.1177/1059840518805816

© The Author(s) 2018. The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine is a key intervention in the prevention of HPV infection and associated cancers. This review emphasizes the importance of understanding what influences decision-making about this vaccine. G... Read More about An integrative review of the influences on decision making of young people about Human Papillomavirus Vaccine.

Vaccination timeliness in preterm infants: An integrative review of the literature (2017)
Journal Article
Sisson, H., Gardiner, E., & Watson, R. (2017). Vaccination timeliness in preterm infants: An integrative review of the literature. Journal of clinical nursing, 26(23-24), 4094-4104. https://doi.org/10.1111/jocn.13916

© 2017 John Wiley & Sons Ltd Aims and objectives: To take a systematic approach to reviewing the scientific literature examining the timeliness of vaccination in preterm infants and to identify any factors associated with timeliness. Background: Pr... Read More about Vaccination timeliness in preterm infants: An integrative review of the literature.

A meta-ethnographic synthesis of fathers’ experiences of the neonatal intensive care unit environment during hospitalization of their premature infants (2015)
Journal Article
Sisson, H., Jones, C., Williams, R., & Lachanudis, L. (2015). A meta-ethnographic synthesis of fathers’ experiences of the neonatal intensive care unit environment during hospitalization of their premature infants. Journal of obstetric, gynecologic, and neonatal nursing : JOGNN, 44(4), 471-480. https://doi.org/10.1111/1552-6909.12662

Objective: To undertake a synthesis of existing qualitative findings about fathers’ experiences of the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) environment. Data Sources: Relevant key terms including preterm, father, and NICU were used to search the datab... Read More about A meta-ethnographic synthesis of fathers’ experiences of the neonatal intensive care unit environment during hospitalization of their premature infants.

Aspirating during the intramuscular injection procedure: a systematic literature review (2015)
Journal Article
Sisson, H. (2015). Aspirating during the intramuscular injection procedure: a systematic literature review. Journal of clinical nursing, 24(17-18), 2368-2375. https://doi.org/10.1111/jocn.12824

© 2015 John Wiley & Sons Ltd. Aims and objectives: To review the available evidence on aspirating when administering intramuscular injections and suggest recommendations for practice. Background: The process of aspiration has been ingrained in the... Read More about Aspirating during the intramuscular injection procedure: a systematic literature review.