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Trauma has an echo: A qualitative study of barriers to routine healthcare for survivors of sexual violence in UK higher education (2025)
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Objectives: To explore barriers to healthcare among survivors of sexual violence (SV) and the behavioural pathways behind avoidance, focusing on survivor-led solutions. Design: A mixed methods study collated qualitative interviews/surveys to explore... Read More about Trauma has an echo: A qualitative study of barriers to routine healthcare for survivors of sexual violence in UK higher education.

Quality of life with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome/Joint Hypermobility Syndrome: A systematic review of psychosocial interventions (2025)
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Background: Psychosocial interventions may improve QoL in people with wider chronic pain conditions. However, the evidence requires refining for application to EDS/JHMS. This systematic review aimed to identify, assess and synthesise the evidence of... Read More about Quality of life with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome/Joint Hypermobility Syndrome: A systematic review of psychosocial interventions.

Across landscapes and lifespan: causes and solutions of gender-based violence from survivors of sexual violence against women and girls (VAWG) (2024)
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Violence Against Women and Girls in public spaces has become a focus for violence prevention policy since the murder of Sarah Everard but is this how survivors experience VAWG? This study listened to survivors as part of Safer Spaces funded research.... Read More about Across landscapes and lifespan: causes and solutions of gender-based violence from survivors of sexual violence against women and girls (VAWG).

Sexual and domestic violence enquiry: A national exploratory survey of asking and telling in sexual health services in the UK (2024)
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Background
Gender-based violence in the form of domestic and sexual abuse represent a worldwide public health and civil rights issue. Healthcare and sexual health have a central role to play in prevention, particularly in the identification of sexua... Read More about Sexual and domestic violence enquiry: A national exploratory survey of asking and telling in sexual health services in the UK.

Sexual and domestic violence enquiry: A national exploratory survey of asking and telling in sexual health services in the UK (2024)
Journal Article

Background
Gender-based violence in the form of domestic and sexual abuse represent a worldwide public health and civil rights issue. Healthcare and sexual health have a central role to play in prevention, particularly in the identification of sexua... Read More about Sexual and domestic violence enquiry: A national exploratory survey of asking and telling in sexual health services in the UK.

"The nurse told her to get checked more regularly because she is having sex with Black men": An exploration of the sexual health experiences of Black heterosexual men in London (2024)
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Drivers of poor sexual health outcomes amongst Black heterosexual man are poorly understood. Previous research has identified a need to understand Black men’s behavioral experiences and motivators in the UK. This study aimed to address this gap throu... Read More about "The nurse told her to get checked more regularly because she is having sex with Black men": An exploration of the sexual health experiences of Black heterosexual men in London.

A qualitative exploration of postoperative bariatric patients’ psychosocial support for long-term weight loss and psychological wellbeing (2024)
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Background: There is a paucity of research exploring postoperative psychosocial interventions for bariatric surgery patients exceeding 2 years, and therefore, an interdisciplinary postoperative approach is warranted. This qualitative study explored t... Read More about A qualitative exploration of postoperative bariatric patients’ psychosocial support for long-term weight loss and psychological wellbeing.

Exploring the experiences of sexual violence/abuse survivors attending a recovery group: A qualitative study of recovery and evaluation implications (2023)
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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.

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)
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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.

“Who could help me? There was nothing. I brought it on myself”: A qualitative study exploring UK university student experiences of sexual violence (2022)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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.

What psychosocial interventions work to reduce hospital admissions in people with diabetes and elevated HbA1c: a systematic review of the evidence (2020)
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© 2020 The Authors. Diabetic Medicine published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd on behalf of Diabetes UK Background: Diabetes is a chronic condition that can lead to devastating complications if not managed effectively. Individuals with elevated HbA1c are... Read More about What psychosocial interventions work to reduce hospital admissions in people with diabetes and elevated HbA1c: a systematic review of the evidence.

The effectiveness of health behavior change interventions in managing physical health in people with a psychotic illness: A systematic review (2019)
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Purpose
People living with psychotic illness disproportionately experience more comorbidities and have a markedly shorter life expectancy compared to the general population. This review evaluates the effectiveness of health behavior change intervent... Read More about The effectiveness of health behavior change interventions in managing physical health in people with a psychotic illness: A systematic review.

The effectiveness of interventions aiming to promote positive body image in adults: A systematic review (2019)
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© 2019 Elsevier Ltd Theory suggests promoting positive body image (PBI)through interventions would have a significant impact on health and well-being. However, little is known about the effectiveness of existing interventions. This review aimed to id... Read More about The effectiveness of interventions aiming to promote positive body image in adults: A systematic review.