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Mothers' experiences of negative interactions with health professionals when breastfeeding beyond 1 year

The research used a cross-sectional design and an online self-administered questionnaire to collect data from women at a single point in time. The questionnaire encompassed demographics and six...

Exploring how the uptake of childhood immunisations can be improved in England: A systematic review

The measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine was launched in the UK in 1988, when childhood immunisation uptake was at a 92% high (Raneri and Matusitz, 2014).

The role of the school nurse in supporting school-age children with mental health difficulties: an integrative review

An integrative review methodology was identified as an appropriate systematic strategy given the paucity of literature on this topic and utility of qualitative data to the research question...

A clinical study of the benefits and effectiveness of a respiratory viral panel PCR study in children presenting with respiratory tract infections

The medical records of 100 children and young people aged under 18 years of age who had an RVP PCR test performed during December 2019 were reviewed using the Meditech health information system..

What factors influence measles, mumps and rubella vaccine hesitancy among parents? A systematic review

‘…parents appreciate balanced information about the risks and benefits of a vaccine, in a timely manner, from a trusted health professional, such as a health visitor.’ .

The role of the school nurse in tackling serious youth violence: an analysis of healthcare provision

Primary prevention is at the core of public health and the school nursing service, with school nurses having expertise in preventative health care (Royal College of Nursing, 2020). The ‘Healthy Child...

Partner violence: Adopting a public health approach to addressing the problem

‘Evidence suggests that the some of the highest rates of domestic violence and abuse are experienced by adolescents, with prevalence rates as high as 45% in England.’ .

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