Taking pleasure seriously: Should alcohol research say more about fun?

Background: This paper invites discussion on whether pleasure should receive more attention in public health-oriented research on alcohol. While there is a history of sociological and anthropological literature exploring alcohol and pleasure, this is much less common in public health-oriented alcohol research, and associated advocacy.

Argument: We propose three broad reasons why more extensive engagement with issues of pleasure may be important for public health-oriented research.

Women's Experience of the Consent Process to Planned Caesarean Section and Its Surgical Risk: A Qualitative Study.

Objective: To explore how women appreciated the risks discussed within the consent process for planned caesarean section (CS).

Design: Exploratory qualitative interview study.

Setting: NHS Teaching Hospital in Central London.

A matter of choice? - patient decision-making and support in non-euploid embryo transfers.

Deciding whether to transfer a non-euploid embryo presents a challenge for both individuals and clinicians involved in assisted reproductive technologies (ART) with preimplantation genetic testing (PGT). The uncertainty surrounding clinical outcomes and long-term effects complicates this decision, and there is limited research on the factors that influence individuals' experiences during this decision-making process. An online survey was utilized to gather data on elements influencing the decision-making process.

HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Users' Experiences of PrEP Access, Sexual Behaviour, and Well-Being During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Welsh Qualitative Study.

Background: HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) has been available in Wales since 2017. The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic impacted UK sexual health services, leading to a reduction in service provision. There is a lack of research on the experiences of PrEP users during this time.