L. Kemp, Emma Elcombe, Wendy Sumpton, Beulah Hook, S. Cowley, F. Byrne
{"title":"Evaluation of the impact of the MECSH programme in England: A mixed methods study","authors":"L. Kemp, Emma Elcombe, Wendy Sumpton, Beulah Hook, S. Cowley, F. Byrne","doi":"10.12968/johv.2022.10.5.200","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12968/johv.2022.10.5.200","url":null,"abstract":"The Maternal Early Childhood Sustained Home-visiting (MECSH) programme is a proven, structured intervention from pregnancy or up to 8 weeks after the infant comes home until child age 2, delivered to universal partnership plus or targeted families on each health visitor's caseload. The aim of the study was to show how the MECSH programme, developed in Australia, impacts families in England. The study employed mixed methods including: client demographic data gathered by record audit; parent report data; health visitor focus group; and written testimonies from health visitors and clients. A small comparative study was conducted in one site. The programme reached a diverse range of families. Programme parent-reported measures met quality standards and were higher than in control sites. Health visitors and clients perceived multiple positive parent and child impacts. These positive results support the ongoing implementation of MECSH in England, and warrant further study in a population level trial.","PeriodicalId":240038,"journal":{"name":"Journal of health visiting","volume":"12 5","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-05-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"132237709","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A slap up or a slap down?","authors":"J. Hanley","doi":"10.12968/johv.2022.10.4.172","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12968/johv.2022.10.4.172","url":null,"abstract":"Parents have long considered slapping or smacking a child to provide a quick and easy solution to remedy bad behaviour. What are the consequences of physical punishment for physical and emotional health?","PeriodicalId":240038,"journal":{"name":"Journal of health visiting","volume":"2 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-04-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134368530","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"GP concern about children's mental health services","authors":"P. Moffat","doi":"10.12968/johv.2022.10.4.137","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12968/johv.2022.10.4.137","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":240038,"journal":{"name":"Journal of health visiting","volume":"40 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-04-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133557186","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Addressing perineal morbidity to improve women's wellbeing: A continuation of the debate","authors":"A. Morton","doi":"10.12968/johv.2022.10.4.150","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12968/johv.2022.10.4.150","url":null,"abstract":"Many women suffer in silence as issues associated with perineal morbidity combine with feelings of stigma and shame. Amy Morton discusses some of the ways in which professional practice must change in order to improve outcomes for women post birth","PeriodicalId":240038,"journal":{"name":"Journal of health visiting","volume":"56 15","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-04-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"120911732","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"An exploration of partners' experiences of breastfeeding beyond 1 year","authors":"J. Jackson, J. Hallam","doi":"10.12968/johv.2022.10.4.161","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12968/johv.2022.10.4.161","url":null,"abstract":"Partner support for breastfeeding has a positive impact on breastfeeding practices, but women report that support for breastfeeding beyond 1 year is limited. The aim of this study was to explore partners' experiences of supporting a mother throughout her breastfeeding journey. A total of 23 men and three women responded to an open-ended online questionnaire designed to explore their experiences of supporting their partner in making the decision to breastfeed, initiating breastfeeding, and breastfeeding beyond 1 year. A reflexive thematic analysis highlighted that many partners were proud of the mother and the choice to breastfeed. However, the physical challenges presented when initiating breastfeeding resulted in feelings of helplessness and concern for the mother. As breastfeeding continued it became part of family life but there was increased judgement relating to their choice. Education and a mix of professional and peer support is needed for partners to help them navigate the different challenges faced during the breastfeeding journey.","PeriodicalId":240038,"journal":{"name":"Journal of health visiting","volume":"22 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-04-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126914837","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"An intervention for postnatal depression in South Asian women","authors":"Dave Hancock","doi":"10.12968/johv.2022.10.4.154","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12968/johv.2022.10.4.154","url":null,"abstract":"Recent research found both improvements and deterioration in young children's health while identifying policies with the potential to reduce inequalities and improve life chances. Dave Hancock explains","PeriodicalId":240038,"journal":{"name":"Journal of health visiting","volume":"22 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-04-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121905148","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Research roundup: April 2022","authors":"J. Morgenstern","doi":"10.12968/johv.2022.10.4.138","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12968/johv.2022.10.4.138","url":null,"abstract":"In this section, a range of brief synopses of recently published articles that may be of interest to health visitors is presented. The aim of this roundup is to provide an overview, rather than a detailed summary, of the research papers selected. Should you wish to look at any of the papers in more detail, a full reference is provided.","PeriodicalId":240038,"journal":{"name":"Journal of health visiting","volume":"51 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-04-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"132091307","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Louise Ashe, David Nelson, E. Kontou, Aneesa Lindau, I. McGonagle, R. Kane
{"title":"A systematic review of practitioner enquiry into adverse childhood experiences in primary care","authors":"Louise Ashe, David Nelson, E. Kontou, Aneesa Lindau, I. McGonagle, R. Kane","doi":"10.12968/johv.2022.10.3.110","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12968/johv.2022.10.3.110","url":null,"abstract":"This article presents the findings of a systematic review undertaken to assess adverse childhood experiences (ACE) enquiry among practitioners of primary care for children's services. Literature was eligible for inclusion if it included the primary care practitioner experience of ACE enquiry, was published from 1998–2021 and was in English. The most frequently cited themes across all included studies were time and training, with time the most commonly cited barrier. The findings indicate that aspects of the health visitor service model include facilitators to integrate ACE enquiry into routine health visitor practice, although the research highlights barriers of time and resources. Further research is required to expand the limited evidence base for incorporating ACE enquiry into health visitor practice in the UK and to similar models of care internationally.","PeriodicalId":240038,"journal":{"name":"Journal of health visiting","volume":"49 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-03-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125527247","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Covid 2 years on: What is the evidence?","authors":"B. Boddy","doi":"10.12968/johv.2022.10.3.128","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12968/johv.2022.10.3.128","url":null,"abstract":"March 2022 marks 2 years since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. What is the evidence around the impact on maternal, infant and child health?","PeriodicalId":240038,"journal":{"name":"Journal of health visiting","volume":"68 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-03-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127535119","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Have young children become healthier in the last 20 years?","authors":"Dave Hancock","doi":"10.12968/johv.2022.10.3.104","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12968/johv.2022.10.3.104","url":null,"abstract":"Recent research found both improvements and deterioration in young children's health while identifying policies with the potential to reduce inequalities and improve life chances. Dave Hancock explains","PeriodicalId":240038,"journal":{"name":"Journal of health visiting","volume":"99 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-03-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114647237","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}