Breastfeeding rates in many Global North countries are low. Qualitative research highlights
that breastfeeding in public is a particular challenge, despite mothers often having the legal …

Background Autoimmune rheumatic diseases (ARDs) such as inflammatory arthritis and
Lupus, and many of the treatments for these diseases, can have a detrimental impact on fertility …

Visual timeline methods have been used as part of face-to-face qualitative interviewing with
vulnerable populations to uncover the intricacies of lived experiences, but little is known …

Background Only around 1% of babies in the UK are breastfed exclusively until six months
of age as recommended by the World Health Organisation. One in ten women who have …

Background Role models have been identified as a potential means to tackle the persisting
low levels of physical activity among young girls. The aim of this research was to explore the …

Background In the UK, there is evidence that girls’ physical activity tends to decline to a
greater extent than boys as they enter adolescence. ‘Role models’ could play a vital role in …

Background: Women with autoimmune rheumatic diseases (ARDs) find it difficult to get
information and support with family planning, pregnancy, and early parenting. A systematic …

Introduction Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) is a bothersome condition affecting older
men which can lead to poor quality of life. General practitioners (GPs) currently have no …

Background Invasive urodynamics is used to investigate the causes of lower urinary tract
symptoms; a procedure usually conducted in secondary care by specialist practitioners. No …

Public perceptions of pandemic viral threats and government policies can influence
adherence to containment, delay, and mitigation policies such as physical distancing, hygienic …