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| Ayers SusanSummaryAffiliation: University of Sussex Country: UK Publications
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Chronic pelvic pain and quality of life after laparoscopyLouise Cox
Department of Psychology, University of Sussex, Brighton, Sussex, and Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, East Surrey Hospital, UK
Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol 132:214-9. 2007..To examine the long-term relationship between chronic pelvic pain (CPP) and quality of life and see if this is affected by a negative laparoscopy result...
The effects of childbirth-related post-traumatic stress disorder on women and their relationships: a qualitative studySusan Ayers
Department of Psychology, University of Sussex, Sussex, BN1 9QH, and Adult Psychology Department, St Charles Hospital, London, UK
Psychol Health Med 11:389-98. 2006..Further research is needed to compare this to normal difficulties experienced by women after having children...
Understanding needle-related distress in children with cystic fibrosisSusan Ayers
School of Psychology, University of Sussex, Falmer, Brighton, Sussex, UK
Br J Health Psychol 16:329-43. 2011..To explore the nature and management of needle-related distress in children and adolescents with cystic fibrosis (CF)...
Posttraumatic stress disorder after childbirth: analysis of symptom presentation and samplingAyers Susan
Psychology Department, University of Sussex, Brighton, UK
J Affect Disord 119:200-4. 2009..This study examined the presentation and symptom structure of PTSD after birth and key risk factors in women from internet and community samples...
A preliminary study of negative appraisals and dysfunctional coping associated with post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms following myocardial infarctionSusan Ayers
Department of Psychology, University of Sussex, Brighton, UK
Br J Health Psychol 14:459-71. 2009....
Post-traumatic stress disorder following childbirth: current issues and recommendations for future researchSusan Ayers
Department of Psychology, University of Sussex, Brighton, UK
J Psychosom Obstet Gynaecol 29:240-50. 2008..An increasing body of research shows that a proportion of women experience significant symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) following childbirth...
Cognitive behaviour therapy for postnatal post-traumatic stress disorder: case studiesSusan Ayers
Department of Psychology, University of Sussex, Falmer, Sussex, UK
J Psychosom Obstet Gynaecol 28:177-84. 2007..Conclusions. In these cases, CBT was an effective treatment for postnatal PTSD. A number of implications are explored for the management of pregnancy and labor...
Feasibility study of a Latest Date of Delivery (LDD) system of managing pregnancySusan Ayers
Department of Psychology, University of Sussex, UK
J Psychosom Obstet Gynaecol 26:167-71. 2005..An additional objective was to examine changes in state anxiety in late pregnancy, post-term, and after delivery...
Delivery as a traumatic event: prevalence, risk factors, and treatment for postnatal posttraumatic stress disorderSusan Ayers
Department of Psychology, University of Sussex, Brighton, United Kingdom
Clin Obstet Gynecol 47:552-67. 2004
Exploration of a cognitive model to predict post-traumatic stress symptoms following childbirthElizabeth Ford
University of Sussex, Brighton, UK
J Anxiety Disord 24:353-9. 2010..Women can suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) following childbirth. This study investigated the application of a cognitive model to PTS symptoms following childbirth and explored the addition of social support to the model...
Posttraumatic growth and adjustment among individuals with cancer or HIV/AIDS: a meta-analysisAlexandra Sawyer
School of Psychology, Psychology Department, University of Sussex, Brighton, UK
Clin Psychol Rev 30:436-47. 2010..It is hoped that this synthesis will encourage further examination of the potentially complex relationship between posttraumatic growth and adjustment in individuals living with life-threatening medical conditions...
Pre- and postnatal psychological wellbeing in Africa: a systematic reviewAlexandra Sawyer
Psychology Department, University of Sussex, Brighton, BN1 9QH, UK
J Affect Disord 123:17-29. 2010..This paper reviews evidence on the prevalence and risk factors of maternal mental health disorders in African women living in Africa...
Measurement of maternal perceptions of support and control in birth (SCIB)Elizabeth Ford
Psychology Department, University of Sussex, Brighton, BN1 9QH, UK
J Womens Health (Larchmt) 18:245-52. 2009..This paper reports the development and validation of a questionnaire measure of support and control in birth for use in research on birth experience and outcomes...
Stressful events and support during birth: the effect on anxiety, mood and perceived controlElizabeth Ford
Psychology Department, University of Sussex, Brighton, UK
J Anxiety Disord 23:260-8. 2009..It is important to identify factors that influence women's emotional reactions to birth. This study investigated how stressful events and support from hospital staff during birth each affects women's anxiety and perceived control...
Post-traumatic growth in women after childbirthAlexandra Sawyer
Department of Psychology, University of Sussex, Brighton, UK
Psychol Health 24:457-71. 2009..Further research is needed to clarify factors associated with growth in women following childbirth and to determine if growth is associated with psychological benefits in this population...
Thoughts and emotions during traumatic birth: a qualitative studySusan Ayers
Psychology Department, University of Sussex, Brighton, Sussex, United Kingdom
Birth 34:253-63. 2007..The objective of this study was to examine thoughts and emotions during birth, cognitive processing after birth, and memories of birth that might be important in the development of postnatal posttraumatic stress symptoms...
Childbirth-related post-traumatic stress disorder in couples: a qualitative studyKaren Nicholls
University of Sussex, UK
Br J Health Psychol 12:491-509. 2007..This study aimed to look at the experience and impact of childbirth-related PTSD in women and their partners...
Outcomes after total versus subtotal abdominal hysterectomyRanee Thakar
Department of Gynecology, St. George's Hospital, London, United Kingdom
N Engl J Med 347:1318-25. 2002..Subtotal abdominal hysterectomy results in more rapid recovery and fewer short-term complications but infrequently causes cyclical bleeding or cervical prolapse...
