Physical Abuse and Adverse Pregnancy Outcome: a Cohort Study

The present study assess association between physical violence during pregnancy and adverse pregnancy outcomes. A cross sectional study using McFarlane's Abuse Assessment Screen (AAS) was done. A systemic random sample of newly registered pregnant women seeking routine ANC care at the study hospital, who satisfied eligibility criteria was screened for physical abuse using modified Mc. Farlane Abuse Assessment Screen (AAS). [Presented at Global Forum for Health Research].pregnancy, women, physical abuse, vilolence, women, ANC, India, USA, pregnant, maternal, health, multiple logistic regression analysis

A feasibility study of expert patient and community mental health team led bipolar psychoeducation groups: implementing an evidence based practice

Group psychoeducation is a cost effective intervention which reduces relapse and improves functioning in bipolar disorder but is rarely implemented. The aim of this study was to identify the acceptability and feasibility of a group psychoeducation programme delivered by community mental health teams (CMHTs) and peer specialist (PS) facilitators. Organisational learning was used to identify and address systematically barriers and enablers, at organisational, health professional and patient levels, to its implementation into a routine service