Publications by authors named "K A Abernethy"
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to assess the impact of a digital menopause health app on menopause symptoms and work impairment in UK working women.
- By analyzing data from 11,870 users over 180 days, significant reductions in menopause symptoms and work impairment were found, particularly linked to user engagement with the app.
- Ultimately, the results suggest that using a digital application can help alleviate menopause symptoms and improve work performance for women experiencing menopause.
Article Synopsis
- - The white-bellied pangolin faces serious trafficking threats, and a study analyzed 562 pangolins in central Africa to understand its population genetics and the domestic trade dynamics.
- - Findings revealed overlapping genetic lineages with minimal introgression and suggested a significant decline in population size, likely due to historical factors and current trade routes radiating up to 600 km from markets in Cameroon.
- - The study recommends improved monitoring of key trade hubs like the Yaoundé market and emphasizes the need for better enforcement of CITES regulations in Europe to help protect pangolin populations.
Article Synopsis
- The white-bellied pangolin, the most trafficked mammal, is nearing extinction and understanding its trafficking origins is crucial for combating this issue.
- A genomic analysis of 111 samples from Africa and 643 confiscated scales from Asia revealed a shift in poaching from West to Central Africa, particularly around Cameroon's southern border.
- The research identified Nigeria as a key trafficking hub for pangolin scales, providing new insights to inform anti-trafficking strategies and disrupt illegal wildlife trade.
Objectives: The aim of the current study was to determine the demographic characteristics and workplace experiences of users of a menopause application in the UK.
Study Design: A retrospective observational study of data extracted from the information submitted by 21,555 users of the Peppy Health menopause application during registration.
Main Outcomes Measures: Menopause symptoms were measured using the Menopause Rating Scale.
Objective: To investigate the experience of remote outpatient menopause service delivery by clinicians and patients during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Methods: Two surveys explored the experiences of patients and clinicians separately. Patients attending menopause clinics in the UK were directed to an online survey which included questions on demographics and on their experience of their most recent appointment.