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Becoming parents by adoption: a systematic review (2021)
Journal Article
Long, T., Jones, C., Jomeen, J., & Martin, C. (2021). Becoming parents by adoption: a systematic review. Journal of Health Visiting, 9(3), 116–127. https://doi.org/10.12968/johv.2021.9.3.116

Background Transition to parenthood (TP) for biological parents has been extensively explored in research, shaping healthcare service provision from pre-conception, birth and beyond. Adoptive parents are in a unique position. Despite growing number... Read More about Becoming parents by adoption: a systematic review.

The effectiveness and characteristics of mHealth interventions to increase adolescent’s use of sexual and reproductive health services in Sub-Saharan Africa: protocol for a systematic review (2020)
Working Paper
Onukwugha, F., Smith, L., Kaseje, . D., Wafula, . C., Kaseje, . M., Were, V., … Magadi, . M. The effectiveness and characteristics of mHealth interventions to increase adolescent’s use of sexual and reproductive health services in Sub-Saharan Africa: protocol for a systematic review

Conceptualising women's perinatal well-being: a systematic review of theoretical discussions (2019)
Journal Article
Wadephul, F., Glover, L., & Jomeen, J. (2020). Conceptualising women's perinatal well-being: a systematic review of theoretical discussions. Midwifery, 81, Article 102598. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.midw.2019.102598

Background: Perinatal well-being has increasingly become the focus of research, clinical practice and policy. However, attention has mostly been on a reductionist understanding of well-being based on a mind-body duality. Conceptual clarity around wha... Read More about Conceptualising women's perinatal well-being: a systematic review of theoretical discussions.

The effectiveness of combined alcohol and sexual risk taking reduction interventions on the sexual behaviour of teenagers and young adults: a systematic review (2019)
Journal Article
Ahankari, A. S., Wray, J., Jomeen, J., & Hayter, M. (2019). The effectiveness of combined alcohol and sexual risk taking reduction interventions on the sexual behaviour of teenagers and young adults: a systematic review. Public health, 173, 83-96. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.puhe.2019.05.023

Objectives: To conduct a systematic review to summarise currently implemented interventions investigating their effectiveness in reducing alcohol use and sexual risk taking behaviour in teenagers and young adults. Study design: Systematic review M... Read More about The effectiveness of combined alcohol and sexual risk taking reduction interventions on the sexual behaviour of teenagers and young adults: a systematic review.

Implications for school nurses using simulator dolls to manage unplanned teen pregnancy (2019)
Journal Article
Hussain, H., Jomeen, J., Hayter, M., & Tweheyo, R. (2019). Implications for school nurses using simulator dolls to manage unplanned teen pregnancy. British Journal of School Nursing, 14(4), 177-188. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjsn.2019.14.4.177

Background: School nurses are key professionals in the promotion of sexual and reproductive health. Aim: The aim of this study is to explore teenagers' perceptions of their practical parenting skills and their attitudes toward experiential learn... Read More about Implications for school nurses using simulator dolls to manage unplanned teen pregnancy.

Patient-reported symptoms of ‘calm’, ‘irritated’ and ‘infected’ skeletal external fixator pin site wound states; a cross-sectional study (2019)
Journal Article
Santy-Tomlinson, J., Jomeen, J., & Ersser, S. J. (2019). Patient-reported symptoms of ‘calm’, ‘irritated’ and ‘infected’ skeletal external fixator pin site wound states; a cross-sectional study. International Journal of Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing, 33, 44-51. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijotn.2019.01.002

Objective To explore the frequency, severity and variances in patient-reported symptoms of calm, irritated and infected skeletal pin sites. Methods A cross-sectional within-subjects repeated-measures study was conducted, employing a self-report ques... Read More about Patient-reported symptoms of ‘calm’, ‘irritated’ and ‘infected’ skeletal external fixator pin site wound states; a cross-sectional study.

Irish general practitioners' view of perinatal mental health in general practice: a qualitative study (2018)
Journal Article
Noonan, M., Doody, O., O’Regan, A., Jomeen, J., & Galvin, R. (2018). Irish general practitioners' view of perinatal mental health in general practice: a qualitative study. BMC family practice, 19(1), Article 196. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12875-018-0884-5

Background Identification of perinatal mental health problems and effective care for women who experience them are important considering the potentially serious impact that they may have on the wellbeing of the woman, her baby, family and wider soci... Read More about Irish general practitioners' view of perinatal mental health in general practice: a qualitative study.

Validity and accuracy of the Whooley questions to identify maternal distress in Dutch pregnant women (2018)
Journal Article
Fontein-Kuipers, Y., & Jomeen, J. (2019). Validity and accuracy of the Whooley questions to identify maternal distress in Dutch pregnant women. Journal of Mental Health Training, Education and Practice, 14(1), 33-45. https://doi.org/10.1108/JMHTEP-06-2018-0034

© 2018, Emerald Publishing Limited. Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to investigate the validity and accuracy of the Whooley questions for routine screening of maternal distress in Dutch antenatal care. Design/methodology/approach: In this cohor... Read More about Validity and accuracy of the Whooley questions to identify maternal distress in Dutch pregnant women.

Knowledge and use of sterile water injections amongst midwives in the United Kingdom: A cross-sectional study (2018)
Journal Article
Lee, N., Jomeen, J., Mårtensson, L. B., Emery, V., & Kildea, S. (2019). Knowledge and use of sterile water injections amongst midwives in the United Kingdom: A cross-sectional study. Midwifery, 68, 9-14. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.midw.2018.10.001

Background The use of sterile water injections (SWI) for the relief of pain in labour is popular amongst midwives in countries such as Sweden and Australia. Anecdotal reports suggest the procedure is used less commonly in the United Kingdom (UK) and... Read More about Knowledge and use of sterile water injections amongst midwives in the United Kingdom: A cross-sectional study.

Family physicians perceived role in perinatal mental health: an integrative review (2018)
Journal Article
Noonan, M., Doody, O., Jomeen, J., O’Regan, A., & Galvin, R. (2018). Family physicians perceived role in perinatal mental health: an integrative review. BMC family practice, 19(1), Article 154. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12875-018-0843-1

Background: Responding to and caring for women who experience mental health problems during the perinatal period, from pregnancy up to one year after birth, is complex and requires a multidisciplinary response. Family physicians are ideally placed... Read More about Family physicians perceived role in perinatal mental health: an integrative review.

Midwifery abdication – is it acknowledged or discussed within the midwifery literature: An integrative review (2018)
Journal Article
within the midwifery literature: An integrative review. European Journal of Midwifery, 2(June), Article 6. https://doi.org/10.18332/ejm/92529

Aim: To explore the concept of ‘Midwifery Abdication’ and whether it is acknowledged or discussed within the midwifery literature. Method:A modified Whittemore and Knafl (2005) integrative review framework enabled consideration of quantitative and q... Read More about Midwifery abdication – is it acknowledged or discussed within the midwifery literature: An integrative review.

“I never thought I could do that…”: Findings from an Alexander Technique pilot group for older people with a fear of falling. (2017)
Journal Article
Glover, L., Kinsey, D., Clappison, D. J., Gardiner, E., & Jomeen, J. (2018). “I never thought I could do that…”: Findings from an Alexander Technique pilot group for older people with a fear of falling. European Journal of Integrative Medicine, 17, 79-85. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eujim.2017.11.008

© 2017 Elsevier GmbH Introduction Fear of falling is a major problem facing the health care system. No clear evidence exists as to the most effective management approach although a need for both psychological and physical intervention is recognised.... Read More about “I never thought I could do that…”: Findings from an Alexander Technique pilot group for older people with a fear of falling..

A narrative review of interventions addressing the parental-fetal relationship (2017)
Journal Article
Xuereb, R., Borg Cunen, N., Jomeen, J., Borg Xuereb, R., & Poat, A. (2017). A narrative review of interventions addressing the parental-fetal relationship. Women and Birth, 30(4), e141-e151. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wombi.2016.11.005

Background Expectant parents develop varying degrees of emotional affiliation with the unborn child. Interventions supporting this relationship may be beneficial given its link to maternal health behaviour during pregnancy, as well as the parental–in... Read More about A narrative review of interventions addressing the parental-fetal relationship.

A narrative synthesis of women's out-of-body experiences during childbirth (2017)
Journal Article
Bateman, L., Jones, C., & Jomeen, J. (2017). A narrative synthesis of women's out-of-body experiences during childbirth. Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health, 62(4), 442-451. https://doi.org/10.1111/jmwh.12655

Introduction Some women have a dissociated, out-of-body experience (OBE) during childbirth, which may be described as seeing the body from above or floating above the body. This review examines this phenomenon using narratives from women who have exp... Read More about A narrative synthesis of women's out-of-body experiences during childbirth.

Women with a BMI ≥ 30 kg/m² and their experience of maternity care : a meta ethnographic synthesis (2017)
Journal Article
Jones, C., & Jomeen, J. (2017). Women with a BMI ≥ 30 kg/m² and their experience of maternity care : a meta ethnographic synthesis. Midwifery, 53, 87-95. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.midw.2017.07.011

Objective: This paper is a report of a systematic review and meta-ethnography of the experiences of women with body mass index (BMI) ≥ 30 kg/m² and their experience of maternity care. Method: Systematic review methods identified 12 qualitative studie... Read More about Women with a BMI ≥ 30 kg/m² and their experience of maternity care : a meta ethnographic synthesis.

‘I had a lump in my stomach’: Swedish gay and lesbian students' experiences of their time in school (2017)
Journal Article
Hammarlund, K., Sjunnesson, S., Tettenborn, N., Jomeen, J., & Thorstensson, S. (2017). ‘I had a lump in my stomach’: Swedish gay and lesbian students' experiences of their time in school. British Journal of School Nursing, 12(6), 284-290. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjsn.2017.12.6.284

Objectives: Gay and lesbian youth can experience ignorance and a lack of acknowledgement surrounding their sexual orientation during their time in school. This qualitative interview study describes how Swedish gay and lesbian students experience thei... Read More about ‘I had a lump in my stomach’: Swedish gay and lesbian students' experiences of their time in school.

Understanding asexual identity as a means to facilitate culturally competent care: a systematic literature review (2017)
Journal Article
Jones, C., Hayter, M., & Jomeen, J. (2017). Understanding asexual identity as a means to facilitate culturally competent care: a systematic literature review. Journal of clinical nursing, 26(23-24), 3811-3831. https://doi.org/10.1111/jocn.13862

Aims and Objectives This paper aims to provide a contemporary overview of asexuality and the implications this has for health care practice. Background Individuals belonging to sexual minority groups face many barriers in accessing appropriate health... Read More about Understanding asexual identity as a means to facilitate culturally competent care: a systematic literature review.

Midwives’ perceptions and experiences of caring for women who experience perinatal mental health problems: an integrative review (2016)
Journal Article
Noonan, M., Doody, O., Jomeen, J., & Galvin, R. (2017). Midwives’ perceptions and experiences of caring for women who experience perinatal mental health problems: an integrative review. Midwifery, 45, 56-71. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.midw.2016.12.010

Background Perinatal mental health is an important public health issue and consideration must be given to care provision for effective support and care of women in the perinatal period. Aim To synthesise primary research on midwives’ perceived role i... Read More about Midwives’ perceptions and experiences of caring for women who experience perinatal mental health problems: an integrative review.

A qualitative meta-synthesis: public health nurses role in the identification and management of perinatal mental health problems (2016)
Journal Article
Noonan, M., Galvin, R., Doody, O., & Jomeen, J. (2017). A qualitative meta-synthesis: public health nurses role in the identification and management of perinatal mental health problems. Journal of advanced nursing, 73(3), 545-557. https://doi.org/10.1111/jan.13155

Aim: To report findings of a systematic review and meta-synthesis of qualitative studies exploring public health nurses’ perceptions and experiences of identifying and managing women with perinatal mental health (PMH) problems. Background: Public hea... Read More about A qualitative meta-synthesis: public health nurses role in the identification and management of perinatal mental health problems.