Publications by authors named "A Karamanos"

This study examined associations between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and mental health and health-risk behaviours, including differences by sexual minority (SM) identity. We included 8,686 adolescents (males = 50.7%, SM = 10.

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Background: Improved screening uptake is essential for early breast cancer detection, women's health and reducing health disparities. However, minority ethnic and deprived communities often face lower breast cancer screening rates and limited access to culturally tailored educational materials. A recent review found limited culturally tailored materials for breast cancer education.

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Background: Mental ill-health and obesity are increasingly prevalent in childhood with both conditions likely to co-occur. Less is known about associations between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and mental ill-health and obesity (MH-OB) comorbidity in adolescence. The aim of this study was to examine associations between ACEs and MH-OB comorbidity in adolescents from a national cohort study.

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Background: In the UK, women from ethnically diverse and socioeconomically deprived communities are at increased risk of underdiagnosis of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and breast cancer. Promoting CVD prevention and awareness of breast cancer screening via community salons and primary health care partnerships can improve uptake of screening services and early detection.

Methods: Concept mapping is a multistage mixed methods participatory approach comprised of six stages: preparation, brainstorming, structuring of statements, representing statements, interpretation and utilisation of maps using Group wisdom software.

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Article Synopsis
  • Youth adversity, like abuse and bullying, significantly increases the risk of developing mental health issues such as depression and anxiety, with varying impacts based on individual characteristics like gender and ethnicity.
  • This study uses data from four UK youth cohorts, employing self-report questionnaires and records to assess experiences of adversity and mental health symptoms.
  • By utilizing advanced statistical methods, the research aims to explore the intricate relationship between youth adversity, mental health, and the influence of different social and cognitive factors, ultimately guiding future research and policy for at-risk youth.
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