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Exploring the experiences of sexual violence/abuse survivors attending a recovery group: A qualitative study of recovery and evaluation implications (2023)
Journal Article
Meyrick, J., & Anning, A. (in press). Exploring the experiences of sexual violence/abuse survivors attending a recovery group: A qualitative study of recovery and evaluation implications. Violence Against Women, https://doi.org/10.1177/10778012231202999

Sexual violence/abuse (SV/A) is increasingly recognized requiring improved, evidence-based treatments. Delivery of group-based support in survivor services is common but often lacks evaluation. This qualitative study explored how survivors experience... Read More about Exploring the experiences of sexual violence/abuse survivors attending a recovery group: A qualitative study of recovery and evaluation implications.

Paediatric SARC sexual health follow-up (2023)
Presentation / Conference
Meyrick, J., & Adams, R. (2023, July). Paediatric SARC sexual health follow-up. Presented at STI and HIV 2023 World Congress

Project Young people using a Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC) in the southwest UK were involved in a co-production approach to redesign their journey from the service onwards to sexual health care in a range of settings. These young people h... Read More about Paediatric SARC sexual health follow-up.

Capturing clouds - Listening to young survivors in the design of their journey through paediatric sexual abuse referral centre services (2023)
Presentation / Conference
Meyrick, J. (2023, July). Capturing clouds - Listening to young survivors in the design of their journey through paediatric sexual abuse referral centre services. Presented at World STI and HIV Congress, Chicago

Project Young people using a Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC) in the southwest UK were involved in a co-production approach to redesign their journey from the service onwards to sexual health care in a range of settings. These young people h... Read More about Capturing clouds - Listening to young survivors in the design of their journey through paediatric sexual abuse referral centre services.

Asking and telling: Addressing sexual violence in sexual health services – a UK national survey of practice. (2023)
Presentation / Conference
Meyrick, J., Bennett, A., & McGovern, K. (2023, July). Asking and telling: Addressing sexual violence in sexual health services – a UK national survey of practice. Poster presented at STI + HIV 2023 World Congress, Chicago

Sexual abuse and violence (SV/A) are common and rates are increasing. Criminal justice data shows most (85%) do not report. The harm from sexual violence ripples across generations, impacting individuals' capacity to work, and participate in family a... Read More about Asking and telling: Addressing sexual violence in sexual health services – a UK national survey of practice..

Co-produced patient pathway for sexual health follow-up with children and young people using a paediatric sexual assault referral centre (SARC): Facilitating elements of self-care and self-testing (2023)
Journal Article
Meyrick, J., Adams, R., & Cutland, M. (2023). Co-produced patient pathway for sexual health follow-up with children and young people using a paediatric sexual assault referral centre (SARC): Facilitating elements of self-care and self-testing. BMJ Sexual & Reproductive Health, 49(4), 311-314. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjsrh-2023-201866

Childhood sexual abuse (CSA) is increasingly recognised and the impact often lifelong.1 At least 15% of girls/young women and 5% of boys/young men experience some form of sexual abuse before the age of 16 years,2 after which they may be offered sexua... Read More about Co-produced patient pathway for sexual health follow-up with children and young people using a paediatric sexual assault referral centre (SARC): Facilitating elements of self-care and self-testing.

Preventing & responding to campus sexual abuse (2023)
Book Chapter
McCartan, K., & Meyrick, J. (in press). Preventing & responding to campus sexual abuse. In B. winder, N. Blagden, K. hocken, R. Lievesley, C. Harper, & P. Banyard (Eds.), Sexual Crime, victims and Survivors. Palgrave Macmillan

This chapter will examine UK university's understanding and response to campus-based sexual abuse. It will discuss the extent to which policies, practices, and safeguarding have been developed, whether they have been fully imbedded, and what impact t... Read More about Preventing & responding to campus sexual abuse.

Sexual health follow up after visiting a paediatric SARC: Learning from survivor voice (2023)
Presentation / Conference
Meyrick, J., Adams, R., Michelle, C., & Hope, B. (2023, April). Sexual health follow up after visiting a paediatric SARC: Learning from survivor voice. Presented at Protecting Children in the Digital Age - St Mary's Annual Conference 2023

Title: Sexual Health Follow Up after visiting a Paediatric SARC: learning from survivor voice Aim We listened to children and young people, parents/carers and health professionals with experience sexual health follow up (SHFU) after visiting a pae... Read More about Sexual health follow up after visiting a paediatric SARC: Learning from survivor voice.

Project your daughters? Why not educate your sons? (2022)
Digital Artefact
Meyrick, J. (2022). Project your daughters? Why not educate your sons?. [website]

Key overview piece for Prof Michael Floods (Queensland University Austraila) online resource around sexual violence prevention and men. www.XYonline.net

#MeToo for Women and Men: Understanding Power through Sexual Harassment (2022)
Book
Meyrick, J. (2022). #MeToo for Women and Men: Understanding Power through Sexual Harassment. Taylor & Francis (Routledge)

#MeToo for Women and Men provides an overview of sexual violence and an accessible guide to the #MeToo movement, presenting a timely look at the evidence from diverse fields. Its evidence-based approach builds upon public health and health psychology... Read More about #MeToo for Women and Men: Understanding Power through Sexual Harassment.

“Who could help me? There was nothing. I brought it on myself”: A qualitative study exploring UK university student experiences of sexual violence (2022)
Journal Article
Higson-Sweeney, N., & Meyrick, J. (2022). “Who could help me? There was nothing. I brought it on myself”: A qualitative study exploring UK university student experiences of sexual violence. PsyPAG Quarterly, 122, 8-16. https://doi.org/10.53841/bpspag.2022.1.122.8

Research suggests that university students are disproportionately affected by sexual violence and that most incidents remain unreported. Little qualitative research has been conducted to explore this further in the context of the UK. The current stud... Read More about “Who could help me? There was nothing. I brought it on myself”: A qualitative study exploring UK university student experiences of sexual violence.

Are psychosocial interventions effective at increasing condom use among Black men? A systematic review (2021)
Journal Article
Nwaosu, U., Raymond-Williams, R., & Meyrick, J. (2021). Are psychosocial interventions effective at increasing condom use among Black men? A systematic review. International Journal of STD and AIDS, 32(12), 1088-1105. https://doi.org/10.1177/09564624211024785

Black men experience a disproportionate burden of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the United Kingdom (UK). STIs can seriously affect the health and well-being of affected individuals. With condoms effective at preventing STI transmission, t... Read More about Are psychosocial interventions effective at increasing condom use among Black men? A systematic review.

Which psychosocial interventions improve sex worker well-being? A systematic review of evidence from resource-rich countries (2021)
Journal Article
Turner, K., Meyrick, J., Miller, D., & Stopgate, L. (2021). Which psychosocial interventions improve sex worker well-being? A systematic review of evidence from resource-rich countries. BMJ Sexual & Reproductive Health, 48(e1), e88-e100. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjsrh-2021-201028

Objective: To establish the state of the evidence base around psychosocial interventions that support well-being in sex workers in order to inform policy and practice within a resource-rich geographical context. Methods: Published and unpublished stu... Read More about Which psychosocial interventions improve sex worker well-being? A systematic review of evidence from resource-rich countries.

The effectiveness of interventions to improve psychosocial outcomes in parents of children with appearance-affecting health conditions: A systematic review (2020)
Journal Article
Costa, B., Thornton, M., Guest, E., Meyrick, J., & Williamson, H. (2021). The effectiveness of interventions to improve psychosocial outcomes in parents of children with appearance-affecting health conditions: A systematic review. Child: Care, Health and Development, 47(1), 15-30. https://doi.org/10.1111/cch.12805

Background: Although many cope well, the impact of supporting a child with an Appearance-Affecting Health Condition (AAHC) can place a significant demand on parents. As such, it is vital that families have access to appropriate psychosocial support t... Read More about The effectiveness of interventions to improve psychosocial outcomes in parents of children with appearance-affecting health conditions: A systematic review.

Systematic Review: Effectiveness of psychosocial interventions on wellbeing outcomes for adolescent or adult victim/survivors of recent rape or sexual assault (2020)
Journal Article
Lomax, J., & Meyrick, J. (2022). Systematic Review: Effectiveness of psychosocial interventions on wellbeing outcomes for adolescent or adult victim/survivors of recent rape or sexual assault. Journal of Health Psychology, 27(2), 305-331. https://doi.org/10.1177/1359105320950799

Sexual assault and rape are common forms of sexual violence/abuse. The psychological/health consequences represent significant and ongoing harm. It seems imperative that victim/survivors receive evidence-based support within first response settings.... Read More about Systematic Review: Effectiveness of psychosocial interventions on wellbeing outcomes for adolescent or adult victim/survivors of recent rape or sexual assault.

The effectiveness of psychosocial interventions to support psychological well-being in post-operative bariatric patients: A systematic review of evidence (2020)
Journal Article
Van Zyl, N., Andrews, L., Williamson, H., & Meyrick, J. (2020). The effectiveness of psychosocial interventions to support psychological well-being in post-operative bariatric patients: A systematic review of evidence. Obesity Research and Clinical Practice, 14(5), 404-420. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.orcp.2020.05.005

Background: Bariatric surgery is considered an effective obesity management intervention for individuals with a BMI greater than 40, or 35 with co-morbidities. However, research documents that psychological difficulties prevalent amongst individuals... Read More about The effectiveness of psychosocial interventions to support psychological well-being in post-operative bariatric patients: A systematic review of evidence.