Mairead Black
Biographic Data
| ID | 8980329 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Mairead Black |
| GIVEN NAMES | Mairead |
| FAMILY NAME | Black |
| SIGNATURE | BLACK M |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Aberdeen |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-6841-8601 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 5 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 5 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2022 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Evidence on prevalence of caesarean sections and factors influencing uptake in Ghana
‘It Was a Bit of a Now or Never Situation’
INTRODUCTION: One in five women enters pregnancy with multiple long-term health conditions, which is associated with increased risks of adverse maternal and child outcomes. There is a lack of research exploring individuals' experiences of preconception care for these women, which is also reflected in existing guidelines that predominantly focus on single health conditions. This study aimed to explore experiences of preconception care and support …
Evidence on prevalence of caesarean sections and factors influencing uptake in Ghana
The World Health Organisation recommends a target rate of 10% to 15% of births by caesarean sections (CS) to save lives. According to the Ghana Demographic and Health Survey report (2022), Ghana's CS rate is now 21% which is similar to the global rate. The objective of this scoping review is to explore what is known about the prevalence of CS and its uptake across Ghana. Qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods studies, as well as published g…
Lost in the System
INTRODUCTION: Over a fifth of pregnant women are living with multiple long-term health conditions, which is associated with increased risks of adverse outcomes for mothers and infants. While there are many examples of research exploring individuals' experiences and care pathways for pregnancy with a single health condition, evidence relating to multiple health conditions is limited. This study aimed to explore experiences and care of women with m…
The Baby Box scheme in Scotland
BACKGROUND: The Scottish Government introduced a free Baby Box scheme for all new parents in 2017, modelled on the Finnish scheme, to give every baby 'an equal start in life'. There is little evidence that it results in better health outcomes, but there has been limited research into different perspectives and discourses on such schemes. METHODS: Four focus groups were conducted with 21 parents in North-East Scotland. Recordings were transcribed …
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The Baby Box scheme in Scotland
BACKGROUND: The Scottish Government introduced a free Baby Box scheme for all new parents in 2017, modelled on the Finnish scheme, to give every baby 'an equal start in life'. There is little evidence that it results in better health outcomes, but there has been limited research into different perspectives and discourses on such schemes. METHODS: Four focus groups were conducted with 21 parents in North-East Scotland. Recordings were transcribed …
Lost in the System
INTRODUCTION: Over a fifth of pregnant women are living with multiple long-term health conditions, which is associated with increased risks of adverse outcomes for mothers and infants. While there are many examples of research exploring individuals' experiences and care pathways for pregnancy with a single health condition, evidence relating to multiple health conditions is limited. This study aimed to explore experiences and care of women with m…
Evidence on prevalence of caesarean sections and factors influencing uptake in Ghana
The World Health Organisation recommends a target rate of 10% to 15% of births by caesarean sections (CS) to save lives. According to the Ghana Demographic and Health Survey report (2022), Ghana's CS rate is now 21% which is similar to the global rate. The objective of this scoping review is to explore what is known about the prevalence of CS and its uptake across Ghana. Qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods studies, as well as published g…
Evidence on prevalence of caesarean sections and factors influencing uptake in Ghana
‘It Was a Bit of a Now or Never Situation’
INTRODUCTION: One in five women enters pregnancy with multiple long-term health conditions, which is associated with increased risks of adverse maternal and child outcomes. There is a lack of research exploring individuals' experiences of preconception care for these women, which is also reflected in existing guidelines that predominantly focus on single health conditions. This study aimed to explore experiences of preconception care and support …
Health care (3 works) · Global Maternal and Child Health (2 works) · Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions (2 works) · Medicine (2 works) · MEDLINE (2 works) · Pregnancy (2 works) · Prenatal Screening and Diagnostics (2 works) · Psychology (2 works) · Public health (2 works) · Qualitative research (2 works)