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Julia Townson

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John W Gregory
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Julie Hepburn
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Recent Articles
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Adverse maternal, fetal, and newborn outcomes among pregnant women with SARS-CoV-2 infection: an individual participant data meta-analysis
Smith E, Oakley E, Grandner G, Ferguson K, Farooq F, Afshar Y, et al.
BMJ Glob Health . 2023 Jan; 8(1). PMID: 36646475
Introduction: Despite a growing body of research on the risks of SARS-CoV-2 infection during pregnancy, there is continued controversy given heterogeneity in the quality and design of published studies. Methods:...
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Protocol for a feasibility study of a cancer symptom awareness campaign to support the rapid diagnostic centre referral pathway in a socioeconomically deprived area: Targeted Intensive Community-based campaign To Optimise Cancer awareness (TIC-TOC)
Smith P, Moody G, Clarke E, Hiscock J, Cannings-John R, Townson J, et al.
BMJ Open . 2022 Oct; 12(10):e063280. PMID: 36223970
Introduction: Rapid diagnostic centres (RDCs) are being implemented across the UK to accelerate the assessment of vague suspected cancer symptoms. Targeted behavioural interventions are needed to augment RDCs that serve...
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Health behaviour change among UK adults during the pandemic: findings from the COVID-19 cancer attitudes and behaviours study
Anyanwu P, Moriarty Y, McCutchan G, Grozeva D, Goddard M, Whitelock V, et al.
BMC Public Health . 2022 Jul; 22(1):1437. PMID: 35902822
Background: COVID-19 related lockdowns may have affected engagement in health behaviours among the UK adult population. This prospective observational study assessed socio-demographic patterning in attempts to change and maintain a...
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Protocol for a sequential, prospective meta-analysis to describe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the pregnancy and postpartum periods
Smith E, Oakley E, He S, Zavala R, Ferguson K, Miller L, et al.
PLoS One . 2022 Jun; 17(6):e0270150. PMID: 35709239
We urgently need answers to basic epidemiological questions regarding SARS-CoV-2 infection in pregnant and postpartum women and its effect on their newborns. While many national registries, health facilities, and research...
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Perinatal and 2-year neurodevelopmental outcome in late preterm fetal compromise: the TRUFFLE 2 randomised trial protocol
Mylrea-Foley B, Thornton J, Mullins E, Marlow N, Hecher K, Ammari C, et al.
BMJ Open . 2022 Apr; 12(4):e055543. PMID: 35428631
Introduction: Following the detection of fetal growth restriction, there is no consensus about the criteria that should trigger delivery in the late preterm period. The consequences of inappropriate early or...
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The UK stand together trial: protocol for a multicentre cluster randomised controlled trial to evaluate the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of KiVa to reduce bullying in primary schools
Clarkson S, Bowes L, Coulman E, Broome M, Cannings-John R, Charles J, et al.
BMC Public Health . 2022 Mar; 22(1):608. PMID: 35351054
Background: Reducing bullying is a public health priority. KiVa, a school-based anti-bullying programme, is effective in reducing bullying in Finland and requires rigorous testing in other countries, including the UK....
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Identifying researcher learning needs to develop online training for UK researchers working with administrative data: CENTRIC training
Lugg-Widger F, Munnery K, Townson J, Trubey R, Robling M
Int J Popul Data Sci . 2022 Mar; 7(1):1712. PMID: 35310556
Background: The use of administrative data in health and social science research continues to expand, with increased availability of data and interest from funders. Researchers, however, continue to experience delays...
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Intentions to participate in cervical and colorectal cancer screening during the COVID-19 pandemic: A mixed-methods study
Wilson R, Quinn-Scoggins H, Moriarty Y, Hughes J, Goddard M, Cannings-John R, et al.
Prev Med . 2021 Oct; 153:106826. PMID: 34599921
Worldwide, cancer screening faced significant disruption in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. If this has led to changes in public attitudes towards screening and reduced intention to participate, there...
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Cancer symptom experience and help-seeking behaviour during the COVID-19 pandemic in the UK: a cross-sectional population survey
Quinn-Scoggins H, Cannings-John R, Moriarty Y, Whitelock V, Whitaker K, Grozeva D, et al.
BMJ Open . 2021 Sep; 11(9):e053095. PMID: 34531224
Objectives: To understand self-reported potential cancer symptom help-seeking behaviours and attitudes during the first 6 months (March-August 2020) of the UK COVID-19 pandemic. Design: UK population-based survey conducted during August...
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Randomised controlled trial and economic evaluation of a targeted cancer awareness intervention for adults living in deprived areas of the UK
Moriarty Y, Lau M, Sewell B, Trubey R, Quinn-Scoggins H, Owen S, et al.
Br J Cancer . 2021 Aug; 125(8):1100-1110. PMID: 34453114
Background: Cancer outcomes are poor in socioeconomically deprived communities, with low symptom awareness contributing to prolonged help-seeking and advanced disease. Targeted cancer awareness interventions require evaluation. Methods: This is a...