Sexual well-being among young people in remote rural island communities in Scotland: a mixed methods study.

Background: It has been identified that rural young people face barriers to accessing support for their sexual well-being such as availability and transport, knowing healthcare staff personally, and fear of being judged negatively within their community. These factors may contribute to widening health inequalities and expose young people living in rural areas to increased risk of poor sexual well-being. Little is known about the current needs of adolescents residing in remote rural island communities (RRICs).

Care home workers experiences of stress and coping during COVID-19 pandemic: A mixed methods study.

Aim: The aim of the study was to explore the stress and coping experiences of healthcare workers (HCWs) in care home settings in Scotland during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Design: A cross-sectional mixed methods study was conducted using an online survey and interviews.

Methods: Mean scores were calculated for both stress and coping and t-tests used to explore possible links to demographics.

Near Me at Home: codesigning the use of video consultations for outpatient appointments in patients' homes.

Reforming the delivery of outpatient appointments (OPA) was high on the healthcare policy agenda prior to COVID-19. The current pandemic exacerbates the financial and associated resource limitations of OPA. Videoconsulting provides a safe method of real-time contact for some remotely residing patients with hospital-based clinicians.