Tina Lavender
Dados Biográficos
| ID | 6169722 |
|---|---|
| NOME | Tina Lavender |
| PRENOMES | Tina |
| SOBRENOME | Lavender |
| ASSINATURA | LAVENDER T |
| AFILIAÇÕES | Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-1473-4956 |
| VERIFICADO | Sim |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 14 |
| TOTAL DE CITAÇÕES | 1 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 14 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMEIRO ANO DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2006 |
| ANO MAIS RECENTE DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2026 |
| ÍNDICE H | 1 |
Experiences and feasibility of implementing and using smiley survey terminals as a research tool at six maternity care facilities in Malawi and Tanzania
This article discusses the feasibility and experiences of implementing and using digital smiley-surveys in research exploring women’s experiences of maternity care during their hospitalisation at six maternity hospitals in Malawi and Tanzania. Being mindful of concerns regarding women’s inability to provide honest health-care feedback in many low- and middle-income settings for fear of retribution, we established a system which enabled timely, an…
Healthcare worker’s views and experiences of factors impacting confidence to provide perinatal bereavement support
Background Worldwide, around 1.9 million babies are stillborn, and 2.5 million newborns die soon after birth annually, the overwhelming majority occur in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Perinatal death has devastating impacts for families and communities, but not all parents receive adequate respectful bereavement support. Healthcare workers in LMICs often report that bereavement support is challenging, but few studies have explored fac…
Interventions to support parents, families and caregivers in caring for preterm or low birth weight infants at home
The aim of this study was to determine what interventions, approaches, or strategies to support mothers/fathers/caregivers and families in caring for preterm (
A meta-core outcome set for stillbirth prevention and bereavement care following stillbirth in LMIC
STUDY OBJECTIVE: Stillbirth is burdensome in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs), especially in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. Currently, there are two core outcome sets (COS) for stillbirth (prevention and bereavement care), but these were developed with limited reflection of the needs of parents in an LMIC setting. To address this gap, the objective of this study was to establish consensus on the most important outcomes for still…
Exploring parental knowledge, care-seeking, and support strategies for neonatal illness
BACKGROUND: Sub-Saharan Africa shoulders much of the global burden of neonatal mortality. Quality postnatal care is often lacking due to availability, accessibility, mistrust of health systems, and socio-economic barriers, yet delays in care-seeking contribute to avoidable neonatal deaths. Research highlights the urgent need for improved health education about neonatal illness; however, contextual factors are rarely considered, and few interventi…
Exploring psychological factors associated with breastfeeding in women with a BMI ≥ 30 kg/m 2
Objective Women with a BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2 are less likely to initiate and maintain breastfeeding compared to normal-weight women. Psychological factors have been linked with breastfeeding, but their influence on women with a BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2 experiences needs further exploration. The aim of this study was to investigate whether psychological factors are voiced by women with a BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2, and how these factors influence their breastfeeding.Design A …
Women's experiences of care after stillbirth and obstetric fistula
BACKGROUND: Stillbirth and (obstetric) fistula are traumatic life events, commonly experienced together following an obstructed labour in low- and middle-income countries with limited access to maternity care. Few studies have explored women's experiences of the combined trauma of stillbirth and fistula. AIM: To explore the lived experiences of women following stillbirth and fistula. METHODS: Qualitative, guided by Heideggerian phenomenology. Twe…
Respectful care an added extra
Background Quality of maternal and newborn care is integral to positive clinical, social and psychological outcomes. Respectful care is an important component of this but is suboptimum in many low-income settings. A renewed energy among health professionals and academics is driving an international agenda to eradicate disrespectful health facility care around the globe. However, few studies have explored respectful care from different vantage poi…
Utility of the three-delays model and its potential for supporting a solution-based approach to accessing intrapartum care in low- and middle-income countries. A qualitative evidence synthesis
BACKGROUND: The 3-Delays Model has helped in the identification of access barriers to obstetric care in low and middle-income countries by highlighting the responsibilities at household, community and health system levels. Critiques of the Model include its one-dimensionality and its limited utility in triggering preventative interventions. Such limitations have prompted a review of the evidence to establish the usefulness of the Model in optimis…
Giving patients a voice
Patient and public involvement (PPI) is recognised as a valuable tool in improving the quality and relevance of research.1 2 Defined as ‘research being carried out ‘with’ or ‘by’ members of the public rather than ‘to’, ‘about’ or ‘for’ them’,2 PPI is a method of involving patients and the public in the design, conduct and dissemination of research and services that affect them, providing for a more democratic approach and patient empowerment.1 3 …
A qualitative study of partner engagement in HIV testing in Malawi and Kenya
In low-income settings, partner engagement in HIV testing during pregnancy is well recognised, but uptake remains low. To understand why men fail to engage, 76 in-depth, individual interviews were conducted with women (n = 23), men (n = 36) and community stakeholders (n = 17) in Malawi and Kenya. Transcribed data were analysed thematically. Male engagement was verbally supported. However, definitions of ‘engagement’ varied; women wanted a shared …
Seeing it through their eyes
BACKGROUND: Maternal obesity [body mass index (BMI) ≥ 30 kg/m(2)] is associated with numerous complications, but currently, little is known about the pregnancy experiences of these women. OBJECTIVE: To gain insight into the experience of pregnant women with BMI ≥ 30 kg/m(2), when accessing maternity services and attending a community lifestyle programme. DESIGN: Qualitative methodology, utilizing focus groups and semi-structured interviews with p…
The design of a community lifestyle programme to improve the physical and psychological well-being of pregnant women with a BMI of 30 kg/m2or more
Findings from this current feasibility study will inform future interventions and NHS services and add to the evidence-base by providing information about the experiences of pregnant women with a BMI of 30 kg/m2 or more undertaking a community lifestyle programme. The study will lead on to a randomised control trial of a suitable intervention to improve the pregnancy outcomes of this target group
Breastfeeding and family life
The problems faced by breastfeeding mothers are well documented. However, the influence of social networks has mainly received attention solely through the eyes of the women. Therefore, we explored the views of the family as a whole. This exploratory study utilizes semi-structured interviews, diaries and questionnaires. A purposive sample of 24 women and their families, from a hospital in the north-west of England were invited to participate. Que…
Giving patients a voice
Patient and public involvement (PPI) is recognised as a valuable tool in improving the quality and relevance of research.1 2 Defined as ‘research being carried out ‘with’ or ‘by’ members of the public rather than ‘to’, ‘about’ or ‘for’ them’,2 PPI is a method of involving patients and the public in the design, conduct and dissemination of research and services that affect them, providing for a more democratic approach and patient empowerment.1 3 …
Breastfeeding and family life
The problems faced by breastfeeding mothers are well documented. However, the influence of social networks has mainly received attention solely through the eyes of the women. Therefore, we explored the views of the family as a whole. This exploratory study utilizes semi-structured interviews, diaries and questionnaires. A purposive sample of 24 women and their families, from a hospital in the north-west of England were invited to participate. Que…
The design of a community lifestyle programme to improve the physical and psychological well-being of pregnant women with a BMI of 30 kg/m2or more
Findings from this current feasibility study will inform future interventions and NHS services and add to the evidence-base by providing information about the experiences of pregnant women with a BMI of 30 kg/m2 or more undertaking a community lifestyle programme. The study will lead on to a randomised control trial of a suitable intervention to improve the pregnancy outcomes of this target group
Seeing it through their eyes
BACKGROUND: Maternal obesity [body mass index (BMI) ≥ 30 kg/m(2)] is associated with numerous complications, but currently, little is known about the pregnancy experiences of these women. OBJECTIVE: To gain insight into the experience of pregnant women with BMI ≥ 30 kg/m(2), when accessing maternity services and attending a community lifestyle programme. DESIGN: Qualitative methodology, utilizing focus groups and semi-structured interviews with p…
A qualitative study of partner engagement in HIV testing in Malawi and Kenya
In low-income settings, partner engagement in HIV testing during pregnancy is well recognised, but uptake remains low. To understand why men fail to engage, 76 in-depth, individual interviews were conducted with women (n = 23), men (n = 36) and community stakeholders (n = 17) in Malawi and Kenya. Transcribed data were analysed thematically. Male engagement was verbally supported. However, definitions of ‘engagement’ varied; women wanted a shared …
Utility of the three-delays model and its potential for supporting a solution-based approach to accessing intrapartum care in low- and middle-income countries. A qualitative evidence synthesis
BACKGROUND: The 3-Delays Model has helped in the identification of access barriers to obstetric care in low and middle-income countries by highlighting the responsibilities at household, community and health system levels. Critiques of the Model include its one-dimensionality and its limited utility in triggering preventative interventions. Such limitations have prompted a review of the evidence to establish the usefulness of the Model in optimis…
Giving patients a voice
Patient and public involvement (PPI) is recognised as a valuable tool in improving the quality and relevance of research.1 2 Defined as ‘research being carried out ‘with’ or ‘by’ members of the public rather than ‘to’, ‘about’ or ‘for’ them’,2 PPI is a method of involving patients and the public in the design, conduct and dissemination of research and services that affect them, providing for a more democratic approach and patient empowerment.1 3 …
Respectful care an added extra
Background Quality of maternal and newborn care is integral to positive clinical, social and psychological outcomes. Respectful care is an important component of this but is suboptimum in many low-income settings. A renewed energy among health professionals and academics is driving an international agenda to eradicate disrespectful health facility care around the globe. However, few studies have explored respectful care from different vantage poi…
Exploring psychological factors associated with breastfeeding in women with a BMI ≥ 30 kg/m 2
Objective Women with a BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2 are less likely to initiate and maintain breastfeeding compared to normal-weight women. Psychological factors have been linked with breastfeeding, but their influence on women with a BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2 experiences needs further exploration. The aim of this study was to investigate whether psychological factors are voiced by women with a BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2, and how these factors influence their breastfeeding.Design A …
Women's experiences of care after stillbirth and obstetric fistula
BACKGROUND: Stillbirth and (obstetric) fistula are traumatic life events, commonly experienced together following an obstructed labour in low- and middle-income countries with limited access to maternity care. Few studies have explored women's experiences of the combined trauma of stillbirth and fistula. AIM: To explore the lived experiences of women following stillbirth and fistula. METHODS: Qualitative, guided by Heideggerian phenomenology. Twe…
A meta-core outcome set for stillbirth prevention and bereavement care following stillbirth in LMIC
STUDY OBJECTIVE: Stillbirth is burdensome in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs), especially in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. Currently, there are two core outcome sets (COS) for stillbirth (prevention and bereavement care), but these were developed with limited reflection of the needs of parents in an LMIC setting. To address this gap, the objective of this study was to establish consensus on the most important outcomes for still…
Exploring parental knowledge, care-seeking, and support strategies for neonatal illness
BACKGROUND: Sub-Saharan Africa shoulders much of the global burden of neonatal mortality. Quality postnatal care is often lacking due to availability, accessibility, mistrust of health systems, and socio-economic barriers, yet delays in care-seeking contribute to avoidable neonatal deaths. Research highlights the urgent need for improved health education about neonatal illness; however, contextual factors are rarely considered, and few interventi…
Experiences and feasibility of implementing and using smiley survey terminals as a research tool at six maternity care facilities in Malawi and Tanzania
This article discusses the feasibility and experiences of implementing and using digital smiley-surveys in research exploring women’s experiences of maternity care during their hospitalisation at six maternity hospitals in Malawi and Tanzania. Being mindful of concerns regarding women’s inability to provide honest health-care feedback in many low- and middle-income settings for fear of retribution, we established a system which enabled timely, an…
Healthcare worker’s views and experiences of factors impacting confidence to provide perinatal bereavement support
Background Worldwide, around 1.9 million babies are stillborn, and 2.5 million newborns die soon after birth annually, the overwhelming majority occur in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Perinatal death has devastating impacts for families and communities, but not all parents receive adequate respectful bereavement support. Healthcare workers in LMICs often report that bereavement support is challenging, but few studies have explored fac…
Interventions to support parents, families and caregivers in caring for preterm or low birth weight infants at home
The aim of this study was to determine what interventions, approaches, or strategies to support mothers/fathers/caregivers and families in caring for preterm (
Medicine (11 obras) · Nursing (9 obras) · Psychology (8 obras) · Qualitative research (8 obras) · Sociology (7 obras) · Global Maternal and Child Health (6 obras) · Health care (4 obras) · Political science (4 obras) · Psychological intervention (4 obras) · Breastfeeding Practices and Influences (3 obras)