Debbie Duncan

Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, Northern Ireland

Asthma and self-management: Improving support for teenagers

The prevalence and level of morbidity in this age group is higher than the rates in younger children (Couriel, 2003). This is thought to be due to poor symptom control, which frequently reflects poor...

The COVID-19 pandemic may have led to increased prevalence of adverse childhood experiences, for example, domestic abuse as families spend more time together during lockdown, and children who have pre-existing adverse childhood experiences may be more vulnerable to the effects of the pandemic.

Should COVID-19 be considered an adverse child experience?

Although it is now widely held that there are 10 main categories of ACEs (Public Health Scotland, 2020), this list has changed through the years. The types of ACEs have changed from the impact of...

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