Publications by authors named "K H Fryer"
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- Breastfeeding is linked to better health outcomes, but factors like food deserts can negatively impact breastfeeding initiation (BFI) rates.
- A study using individual birth data from Florida found that living in a food desert increases the risk of not initiating breastfeeding, especially among non-Hispanic Black and Hispanic women.
- Maternal education emerged as the most crucial predictor of BFI, with lower educational attainment significantly correlating to reduced breastfeeding rates.
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- Weight loss significantly improves the chances of achieving remission for people with type 2 diabetes, prompting a study to enhance weight management services based on experiences from individuals with diabetes and health coaches.
- Researchers conducted qualitative interviews with 37 adults with type 2 diabetes and 16 health coaches in England, identifying four key themes regarding their diabetes care experiences: coping with diagnosis, insightful moments, maintaining change, and gaining confidence.
- Findings highlight a disconnect between the rigid care models described by coaches and the diverse, individualized experiences of patients, emphasizing the need for more flexible and responsive diabetes management services to boost engagement and adherence.
Risk factors of overdose in maternal patients with opioid use disorder: a scoping review.
Am J Drug Alcohol Abuse
October 2024
Opioid-related overdoses significantly contribute to mortality in pregnancy and the postpartum period. Few studies report risk factors predisposing pregnant and postpartum patients with opioid use disorder (OUD) to overdose. This scoping review aims to describe the risk factors predisposing pregnant and postpartum patients with OUD to overdose.
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- Accessible contraception is crucial for women's health, but in the UK, only 55% of pregnancies are planned, with lower usage among ethnic minority women due to barriers like inadequate information and concerns about side effects.
- A systematic review of studies on ethnic minority women's experiences with contraception revealed four main themes: contraceptive knowledge, beliefs, family influence, and healthcare services.
- Findings indicate that ethnic minority women share common concerns about side effects, prefer female healthcare providers, and encounter unique challenges, emphasizing the need for culturally sensitive healthcare and better understanding of hormonal hesitancy.
Background: Most schwannomas are isolated tumours occurring in otherwise healthy people. However, bilateral vestibular schwannomas (BVS) or multiple non-vestibular schwannomas indicate an underlying genetic predisposition. This is most commonly -related schwannomatosis (SWN), but when BVS are absent, this can also indicate -related or -related SWN.
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