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Selinger CP, Steed H, Purewal S, Homer R, Brookes M. Factors Associated with Family Planning Status and Voluntary Childlessness in Women of Childbearing Age with Inflammatory Bowel Diseases. J Clin Med 2023; 12:4267. [PMID: 37445302 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12134267] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2023] [Revised: 06/16/2023] [Accepted: 06/23/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Women with Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD) have fewer children and stay childless more often. The decision-making process around family planning choices remains incompletely understood. METHODS We examined family status in women who at recruitment to the UK IBD Bioresource had not had children yet via an electronic survey. The primary outcome was the proportion of women with voluntary childlessness. Secondary outcomes were factors associated with family planning status. RESULTS Of 326 responders, 10.7% had either given birth, were currently pregnant or were currently trying to conceive; 12.6% were planning to conceive within 12 months; 54.4% were contemplating conception in the distant future (vague plans); and 22.3% were voluntarily childless. Factors associated with family planning status fell into three areas: general background (age, household income, perceived support to raise a child), relationship status (sexual orientation, being single, not cohabiting, perception of being 'in the right relationship to raise a child', perception of a good sex life) and the expression of having a child as a goal in life. On binary logistics regression analysis with voluntary childlessness versus vague family plans as the outcomes of choice, having a household income of <£30,000 (p = 0.046), not seeing a child as a life goal (p < 0.0001) and identifying as lesbian or bisexual (p = 0.047) were independent predictors of voluntary childlessness. CONCLUSIONS Clinicians should consider sexual orientation, income, younger age, current relationship and lack of expression of having a child as a life goal as important factors for family planning when providing care. Pre-pregnancy advice should be made widely available for women with IBD.
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- Christian P Selinger
- Leeds Gastroenterology Institute, Leeds Teaching Hospitals, Leeds LS9 7TF, UK
- Leeds Institute of Medical Research at St James's, University of Leeds, Leeds LS9 7TF, UK
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Royal Wolverhampton Hospital, Wolverhampton WV10 0QP, UK
- Gastroenterology, University of Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton WV1 1SG, UK
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- Gastroenterology, University of Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton WV1 1SG, UK
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- Gastroenterology, University of Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton WV1 1SG, UK
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Royal Wolverhampton Hospital, Wolverhampton WV10 0QP, UK
- Gastroenterology, University of Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton WV1 1SG, UK
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Duggal N, Purewal S, Arampulikan J, Gohari A, Sathyanarayana SK, Giannaris D, Trister G. Abstract No. 541 Perirenal nerve plexus block in microwave ablation of stage 1 RCC: a novel application of regional anesthesia. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2022.03.523] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022] Open
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Goggolidou P, Hodges-Mameletzis I, Purewal S, Karakoula A, Warr T. Self-Testing as an Invaluable Tool in Fighting the COVID-19 Pandemic. J Prim Care Community Health 2021; 12:21501327211047782. [PMID: 34583571 PMCID: PMC8485257 DOI: 10.1177/21501327211047782] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2021] [Revised: 09/02/2021] [Accepted: 09/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES The United Kingdom and a number of European Union countries are offering and distributing rapid antigen detection tests (RADTs) for self-test use to detect SARS-CoV-2. For instance, Greece, in the midst of its third wave of COVID-19, announced the provision of RADTs for self-testing through retail pharmacies. With the aim to determine the acceptability and feasibility of COVID-19 self-testing, we ran a cross-sectional survey on residents of Greece and Cyprus, aged over 18 years. METHODS An online survey using the JISC platform was distributed to 1000 individuals who completed the survey anonymously. Data was collated and analyzed for complete responses by chi-squared and logistic regression analyses. RESULTS A total of 248 complete responses were obtained, with balanced gender distribution and particular demographics representative of the 2 countries. The majority of participants (79%; n = 196) reported willingness to self-test and the remaining individuals reported no (10.5%; n = 26) or don't know (10.5%; n = 26). Being a university graduate significantly predicted the likelihood of being willing to self-test (odds ratio [OR] = 3.455, P < .001). Pearson Chi-square test found significant differences between university graduates versus non-graduates on the type of COVID-19 test preferred (χ2 = 8.95, df = 3, P < .03); graduates were more likely to prefer saliva testing and less likely to prefer the finger prick test than non-graduates. CONCLUSIONS Our survey data evidences the acceptability of home-based self-testing, with a preference for saliva as choice of biological material for sampling. A number of factors, such as accessible reporting, contact tracing infrastructures, central registration, and validation for the implementation of different RADTs need to be taken collectively into consideration before self-testing can be universally and reliably scaled up.
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- Paraskevi Goggolidou
- Faculty of Science and Engineering, University of Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton, UK
- Research Institute in Healthcare Sciences, University of Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton, UK
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- Faculty of Education, Health and Wellbeing, University of Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton, UK
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- Research Institute in Healthcare Sciences, University of Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton, UK
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- Research Institute in Healthcare Sciences, University of Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton, UK
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Rogers A, Ravi N, Bhatia N, Shah R, Pong T, Tung J, Purewal S, Baykaner T, Rappel W, Brodt C, Wang P, Lee A, Narayan S. Complete transmural epicardial ablation reduces organized areas in atrial fibrillation. Eur Heart J 2020. [DOI: 10.1093/ehjci/ehaa946.0623] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background
The surgical maze is suggested to be effective in persistent atrial fibrillation (AF) by reducing the area for fibrillatory wavelets. However, the mechanism for recurrence and next treatment steps are unclear.
Purpose
We set out to evaluate the impact of complete transmural epicardial maze lesion sets on the extent atrial organization using novel analyses of wide-area recordings of AF.
Methods
19 patients (age 50.9±12.0, 78% male) underwent maze followed by endocardial mapping of AF with a 64-pole basket catheter. Block across roof, floor, and pulmonary vein lesions sets was assessed by high-density voltage mapping and organized zones of AF were assessed by panoramic recordings. Total organized area and mean area of the dominant site were evaluated using automated custom scripts.
Results
Patients had 3.2±0.9 organized regions in 1 minute of LA recordings. A 54 yo F showed residual conduction to the posterior wall from the roof (purple, Fig. 1A) and a figure-of-8 propagation pattern during AF (arrows, fig B) which terminated with localized ablation (yellow lesions, Fig. 1A, red X, Fig. 1B). Overall, patients with complete block on epicardial lesion set had smaller areas of organization (13.7±8% vs. 45.7±32% of mapped areas, p=0.029) vs. those with gaps. The average size of the dominant area was smaller with complete transmural lines than with gaps (5.7±3% vs. 15.9±10%, p=0.033) (Fig. 1C).
Conclusion
These results show that complete transmural lesion sets constrain the critical mass available for AF, with smaller resulting organized zones. Future studies that quantify how partitioning the atrial surface affects AF may help personalize lesion sets after maze.
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Funding Acknowledgement
Type of funding source: Public grant(s) – National budget only. Main funding source(s): NIH NRSA F32 United States
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- A Rogers
- Stanford University, Palo Alto, United States of America
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- Stanford University, Palo Alto, United States of America
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- Stanford University, Palo Alto, United States of America
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- Stanford University, Palo Alto, United States of America
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- Stanford University, Palo Alto, United States of America
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- Stanford University, Palo Alto, United States of America
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- Stanford University, Palo Alto, United States of America
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- Stanford University, Palo Alto, United States of America
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- University of San Diego, Physics, La Jolla, United States of America
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- Stanford University, Palo Alto, United States of America
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- Stanford University, Palo Alto, United States of America
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- Stanford University, Palo Alto, United States of America
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- Stanford University, Palo Alto, United States of America
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Purewal S, Egan H, Mantzios M, Keytes R, Nash E, Regan A. P392 An investigation into the psychosocial challenges and quality of life in an adult cystic fibrosis population. J Cyst Fibros 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/s1569-1993(20)30720-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Moayedi Y, Yang W, Mueller B, Fan C, Purewal S, Ramirez N, Han J, Henricksen E, Lee R, Duclos S, Lyapin A, Wainwright R, Hiesinger W, Ross H, Khush K, Teuteberg J. To SIPAT or Not to SIPAT: The Stanford Integrated Psychosocial Assessment for Transplant. J Heart Lung Transplant 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.healun.2020.01.1200] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022] Open
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Moayedi Y, Henricksen E, Lafreniere-Roula M, Fan C, Multani A, Puing A, Couture-Cosette A, Quintero O, Han J, Feng K, Lee R, Duclos S, Lyapin A, Purewal S, Subramanian A, Ross H, Hiesinger W, Khush K, Teuteberg J. Moving towards an Induction-Free Era: Short-Term Renal and Infectious Outcomes. J Heart Lung Transplant 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.healun.2020.01.601] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022] Open
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Chang E, Moayedi Y, Hoppenfeld M, Lafreniere-Roula M, Fan S, Henricksen E, Feng K, Morales D, Purewal S, Duclos S, Lee R, Lyapin A, Currie M, Ross H, Teuteberg J, Khush K. Malignancy Following Heart Transplant: Few and Far Between. J Heart Lung Transplant 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.healun.2020.01.623] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Han J, Moayedi Y, Yang W, Henricksen E, Lee R, Purewal S, Chang E, Duclos S, Lyapin A, Feng K, Hiesinger W, Teuteberg J, Khush K. Take the First Available Heart: Use of Higher-Risk Donors in Recipients with Pre-Transplant Mechanical Circulatory Support. J Heart Lung Transplant 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.healun.2020.01.1207] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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Han J, Moayedi Y, Yang W, Henricksen E, Lee R, Purewal S, Chang E, Duclos S, Lyapin A, Tremblay-Gravel M, Alexander K, Kawana M, Hiesinger W, Teuteberg J, Khush K. Severe Primary Graft Dysfunction: Impact of the New UNOS Heart Allocation System. J Heart Lung Transplant 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.healun.2020.01.742] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Purewal S, Chapman SCE, van den Akker OBA. A systematic review and meta-analysis of lifestyle and body mass index predictors of successful assisted reproductive technologies. J Psychosom Obstet Gynaecol 2019; 40:2-18. [PMID: 29172958 DOI: 10.1080/0167482x.2017.1403418] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Lifestyle (smoking, drinking alcohol) and body mass index (BMI) predictors of successful outcomes in assisted reproductive technology (ART) treatments were examined in this meta-analysis. METHOD A bibliographic search was undertaken using six databases. The review was informed by PRISMA/MOOSE guidelines. Meta-analytic data were analysed using random effects models. RESULTS We included 77 studies examining effects of BMI, smoking and drinking alcohol. Patients with a BMI< =24.9 were significantly more likely to achieve LB/pregnancy than with BMI> =25 OR = 1.219 (95% CI:1.128-1.319, z = 4.971, p < .001; I2 = 53.779%, p = .001). Non-smokers were significantly more likely to achieve a LB or pregnancy than smokers OR = 1.457 (95% CI:1.228-1.727, z = 4.324, p < .001; I2 = 51.883; p = .001). Meta-regression revealed the number of embryos transferred significantly moderated the effects of smoking on ART outcomes, and there was a trend indicating primary infertility and high BMI were also significant moderators. The evidence for drinking alcohol was inconclusive due to the small number of studies. CONCLUSIONS This meta-analysis confirms that ART treatment success can be predicted with lifestyle factors. Further, non-smokers' relative odds of pregnancy/live birth increase as more embryos were transferred but there was a trend that the odds of pregnancy/live birth decrease with primary infertility and high BMI.
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- Satvinder Purewal
- a Institute of Psychology, Faculty of Education, Health and Wellbeing , University of Wolverhampton , Wolverhampton , UK
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- b Department of Pharmacy & Pharmacology , University of Bath , Bath , UK
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- c Department of Psychology, School of Science and Technology , Middlesex University , London , UK
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Purewal S, Chapman S, Czuber‐Dochan W, Selinger C, Steed H, Brookes MJ. Systematic review: the consequences of psychosocial effects of inflammatory bowel disease on patients' reproductive health. Aliment Pharmacol Ther 2018; 48:1202-1212. [PMID: 30411389 PMCID: PMC6587548 DOI: 10.1111/apt.15019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2018] [Revised: 07/25/2018] [Accepted: 09/21/2018] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND High levels of voluntary childlessness and pregnancy-related fears have been reported amongst inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients. AIMS To investigate what factors determine IBD patients' childbearing decisions; and to examine psychosocial consequences of IBD on various aspects of patients' reproductive health. METHODS Six electronic databases were searched in a pre-specified and structured manner. RESULTS A total of 41 articles with data on 7122 patients were included. Between one-fifth to one-third of IBD patients had chosen voluntary childlessness. Around 50% of all IBD patients have poor knowledge of pregnancy-related issues in IBD. Poor knowledge of pregnancy-related issues in IBD was associated with voluntary childlessness. Observational studies have found preconception counselling is associated with patients choosing parenthood. Pregnancy-related fears and concerns are multifaceted, stemming partly from lack of knowledge of pregnancy-related issues in IBD. Many female patients are considered at increased risk for pregnancy because between one-fifth to one-third of patients do not use contraception. Research evidence for sexual dysfunction after disease diagnosis and treatment is inconsistent. There are limited data on patients' pregnancy, postpartum and parenting experiences. A few shortcomings of the literature are evident; sample sizes were small, participation rates were low, use of non-validated questionnaires was common, and few studies included men and/or ethnic minority groups. The design of intervention studies is also weak. CONCLUSION This review recommends pre-conception counselling for all IBD patients of childbearing age to tackle poor knowledge and allow patients to make an informed decision on their reproductive health.
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- Satvinder Purewal
- Institute of Sport and Human Science, Faculty of Education, Health and WellbeingUniversity of WolverhamptonWolverhamptonUK
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- Department of Pharmacy & PharmacologyUniversity of BathBathUK
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- The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, New Cross HospitalWolverhamptonUK
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Crockford A, Zalmas LP, Grönroos E, Dewhurst SM, McGranahan N, Cuomo ME, Encheva V, Snijders AP, Begum J, Purewal S, Cerveira J, Patel H, Renshaw MJ, Swanton C. Cyclin D mediates tolerance of genome-doubling in cancers with functional p53. Ann Oncol 2018; 28:149-156. [PMID: 28177473 PMCID: PMC5391719 DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdw612] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Background Aneuploidy and chromosomal instability (CIN) are common features of human malignancy that fuel genetic heterogeneity. Although tolerance to tetraploidization, an intermediate state that further exacerbates CIN, is frequently mediated by TP53 dysfunction, we find that some genome-doubled tumours retain wild-type TP53. We sought to understand how tetraploid cells with a functional p53/p21-axis tolerate genome-doubling events. Methods We performed quantitative proteomics in a diploid/tetraploid pair within a system of multiple independently derived TP53 wild-type tetraploid clones arising spontaneously from a diploid progenitor. We characterized adapted and acute tetraploidization in a variety of flow cytometry and biochemical assays and tested our findings against human tumours through bioinformatics analysis of the TCGA dataset. Results Cyclin D1 was found to be specifically overexpressed in early but not late passage tetraploid clones, and this overexpression was sufficient to promote tolerance to spontaneous and pharmacologically induced tetraploidy. We provide evidence that this role extends to D-type cyclins and their overexpression confers specific proliferative advantage to tetraploid cells. We demonstrate that tetraploid clones exhibit elevated levels of functional p53 and p21 but override the p53/p21 checkpoint by elevated expression of cyclin D1, via a stoichiometry-dependent and CDK activity-independent mechanism. Tetraploid cells do not exhibit increased sensitivity to abemaciclib, suggesting that cyclin D-overexpressing tumours might not be specifically amenable to treatment with CDK4/6 inhibitors. Conclusions Our study suggests that D-type cyclin overexpression is an acute event, permissive for rapid adaptation to a genome-doubled state in TP53 wild-type tumours and that its overexpression is dispensable in later stages of tumour progression.
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- A Crockford
- Translational Cancer Therapeutics Laboratory, The Francis Crick Institute, London, UK
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- Translational Cancer Therapeutics Laboratory, The Francis Crick Institute, London, UK
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- Translational Cancer Therapeutics Laboratory, The Francis Crick Institute, London, UK
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- Translational Cancer Therapeutics Laboratory, The Francis Crick Institute, London, UK
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- Translational Cancer Therapeutics Laboratory, The Francis Crick Institute, London, UK
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- Translational Cancer Therapeutics Laboratory, The Francis Crick Institute, London, UK
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- Translational Cancer Therapeutics Laboratory, The Francis Crick Institute, London, UK
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- Translational Cancer Therapeutics Laboratory, The Francis Crick Institute, London, UK
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- Translational Cancer Therapeutics Laboratory, The Francis Crick Institute, London, UK
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- Translational Cancer Therapeutics Laboratory, The Francis Crick Institute, London, UK
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- Translational Cancer Therapeutics Laboratory, The Francis Crick Institute, London, UK
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- Translational Cancer Therapeutics Laboratory, The Francis Crick Institute, London, UK
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- Translational Cancer Therapeutics Laboratory, The Francis Crick Institute, London, UK
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- Translational Cancer Therapeutics Laboratory, The Francis Crick Institute, London, UK
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Purewal S, Chapman SCE, van den Akker OBA. Depression and state anxiety scores during assisted reproductive treatment are associated with outcome: a meta-analysis. Reprod Biomed Online 2018; 36:646-657. [PMID: 29622404 DOI: 10.1016/j.rbmo.2018.03.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2017] [Revised: 03/07/2018] [Accepted: 03/08/2018] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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This meta-analysis investigated whether state anxiety and depression scores during assisted reproductive technology (ART) treatment and changes in state anxiety and depression scores between baseline and during ART treatment are associated with treatment outcome. PubMed, PsycInfo, Embase, ScienceDirect, Web of Science and Scopus were searched and meta-analytic data analysed using random effects models to estimate standardized mean differences. Eleven studies (2202 patients) were included. Women who achieved pregnancy had significantly lower depression scores during treatment than women who did not become pregnant (-0.302; 95% CI: -0.551 to -0.054, z = -2.387, P = 0.017; I2 = 77.142%, P = 0.001). State anxiety scores were also lower in women who became pregnant (-0.335; 95% CI: -0.582 to -0.087, z = -2.649, P = 0.008; I2 = 81.339%, P = 0.001). However, changes in state anxiety (d = -0.056; 95% CI: -0.195 to 0.082, z = -0.794; I2 = 0.00%) and depression scores (d = -0.106; 95% CI: -0.296 to 0.085, z = -1.088; I2 = 0.00%) from baseline to treatment were not associated with ART outcome. Clinics should aim to promote better psychosocial care to help patients manage the psychological and physical demands of ART treatment, giving realistic expectations.
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- Satvinder Purewal
- Institute of Psychology, Faculty of Education, Health and Wellbeing, University of Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton, WV1 1AD, UK.
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- Department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, University of Bath, Claverton Down Road, Bath, BA2 7AY, UK
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- Department of Psychology, Faculty of Science and Technology, Middlesex University, London, NW4 4BT, UK
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Galbraith N, Moss T, Galbraith V, Purewal S. A systematic review of the traits and cognitions associated with use of and belief in complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). PSYCHOL HEALTH MED 2018; 23:854-869. [PMID: 29468890 DOI: 10.1080/13548506.2018.1442010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use is widespread despite the controversy over its effectiveness. Although previous reviews have examined the demographics and attitudes of CAM users, there is no existing review on the traits or cognitions which characterise either CAM users or those who believe in CAM effectiveness. The current systematic review set out to address these gaps in the literature by applying a narrative synthesis. A bibliographic search and manual searches were undertaken and key authors were contacted. Twenty-three papers were selected. The trait openness to experience was positively associated with CAM use but not CAM belief. Absorption and various types of coping were also positively associated with CAM use and belief. No other trait was reliably associated with CAM use or belief. Intuitive thinking and ontological confusions were positively associated with belief in CAM effectiveness; intuitive thinking was also positively associated with CAM use. Studies researching cognitions in CAM use/belief were mostly on non-clinical samples, whilst studies on traits and CAM use/belief were mostly on patients. The quality of studies varied but unrepresentative samples, untested outcome measures and simplistic statistical analyses were the most common flaws. Traits and cognition might be important correlates of CAM use and also of faith in CAM.
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- Niall Galbraith
- a Faculty of Education, Health and Wellbeing, Institute of Psychology , University of Wolverhampton , Wolverhampton , UK
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- b Department of Health and Social Sciences , University of the West of England , Bristol , UK
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- a Faculty of Education, Health and Wellbeing, Institute of Psychology , University of Wolverhampton , Wolverhampton , UK
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Purewal S, Chapman SCE, van den Akker OBA. A systematic review and meta-analysis of psychological predictors of successful assisted reproductive technologies. BMC Res Notes 2017; 10:711. [PMID: 29212545 PMCID: PMC5719749 DOI: 10.1186/s13104-017-3049-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2017] [Accepted: 11/30/2017] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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Objectives The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to perform an updated investigation of the effects of depression and anxiety on pregnancy outcomes following assisted reproductive technologies. A bibliographic search was performed using PubMed, PsycINFO, Embase, Science Direct databases. Data retrieved were analysed using a random effects model to estimate standardised mean differences. Results Of the 22 included studies, 18 investigated depression, 15 state anxiety, and seven trait anxiety. Data from 4018 patients were included in the meta-analysis. Results indicated that women who achieved pregnancy or a live birth reported lower levels of depression pre-treatment than those who did not, although the effects were small d = − 0.177 (95% CI − 0.327 to − 0.027, z = 2.309, p = 0.021). These results were consistent under different methodological conditions and the quality of these observational were graded as satisfactory. A similar pattern was seen for state (d = − 0.096, 95% CI − 0.180 to − 0.012: z = 2.241, p = 0.025) and trait anxiety (d = − 0.188, 95% CI − 0.007 to 0.356, z = 2.181, p = 0.029). More research is needed to investigate the impact of psychological variables on assisted reproductive technologies outcomes and moderator influences during assisted reproductive technologies processes. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1186/s13104-017-3049-z) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- S Purewal
- Institute of Psychology, Faculty of Education, Health and Wellbeing, University of Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton, WV1 1AD, UK.
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- Department of Pharmacy & Pharmacology, University of Bath, Claverton Down Road, Bath, BA2 7AY, UK
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- Department of Psychology, School of Science and Technology, Middlesex University, London, NW4 4BT, UK
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van den Akker O, Postavaru GI, Purewal S. Maternal psychosocial consequences of twins and multiple births following assisted and natural conception: a meta-analysis. Reprod Biomed Online 2016; 33:1-14. [PMID: 27156004 DOI: 10.1016/j.rbmo.2016.04.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2016] [Revised: 04/14/2016] [Accepted: 04/19/2016] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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The aim of this meta-analysis is to provide new evidence on the effects on maternal health of multiple births due to assisted reproductive technology (ART). A bibliographic search was undertaken using PubMed, PsycINFO, CINAHL and Science Direct. Data extraction was completed using Cochrane Review recommendations, and the review was performed following PRISMA and MOOSE guidelines. Meta-analytic data were analysed using random effects models. Eight papers (2993 mothers) were included. Mothers of ART multiple births were significantly more likely to experience depression (standardized mean difference [SMD] d = 0.198, 95% CI 0.050 - 0.345, z = 2.623, P = 0.009; heterogeneity I(2) = 36.47%), and stress (SMD d = 0.177, 95% CI 0.049 - 0.305, P = 0.007; heterogeneity I(2) = 0.01%) than mothers of ART singletons. No difference in psychosocial distress (combined stress and depression) (SMD d = 0.371, 95% CI -0.153 - 0.895; I(2) = 86.962%, P = 0.001) or depression (d = 0.152, 95% CI -0.179 - 0.483: z = 0.901; I(2) = 36.918%) were found between mothers of ART and naturally conceived multiple births. In conclusion, mothers of ART multiple births were significantly more likely to have depression and stress than mothers of ART singletons, but were no different from mothers of naturally conceived multiples.
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- Olga van den Akker
- Department of Psychology, School of Science and Technology, Middlesex University, Hendon, London, NW44BT, UK.
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- Centre for Sustainable Working Life, Birkbeck, University of London, Malet Street, Bloomsbury, London, WC1E 7HX, UK
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- Institute of Psychology, Faculty of Education, Health and Wellbeing, University of Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton, WV1 1AD, UK
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Purewal S, Crawshaw M, van den Akker O. Completing the surrogate motherhood process: parental order reporters' attitudes towards surrogacy arrangements, role ambiguity and role conflict. HUM FERTIL 2012; 15:94-9. [PMID: 22458916 DOI: 10.3109/14647273.2012.668746] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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This study investigated the attitudes of parental order reporters (PORs) towards their work with surrogacy arrangements and their experiences of role conflict and role ambiguity. A questionnaire was used to assess PORs' perceptions of their role in parental order [PO] applications, attitudes towards surrogacy arrangements and the legal process and the influence of role ambiguity or conflict. Questionnaires were distributed to all PORs employed by the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service in England. Thirty-three PORs participated (response rate 46%) who, on average, had each completed five PO applications (range 1-40). Positive attitudes towards surrogacy and the child's needs for openness about origins were found. Concerns about the inadequacy of preparation and assessment arrangements, overseas arrangements and non-regulation of surrogacy agencies were evident. PORs with high-role ambiguity were more likely to report less positive attitudes towards the emotional consequence of surrogacy on offspring. High scores on role ambiguity and role conflict were reflected in less positive attitudes towards the parties' preparation towards parenthood. These results have implications for training, policy and practice in this area.
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Caballero P, Alonso J, Cortes S, Caballero Campo M, Gago M, Nunez-Calonge R, Ricciarelli E, Gomez Palomares JL, Bruna Catalan I, Hernandez ER, Grzegorczyk-Martin V, Belaisch-Allart J, Mayenga JM, Kulski O, Plachot M, Darby HC, Florensa Bargallo M, Perals Vazquez N, Esbert Algam M, Belles Fernandez M, Ballesteros Boluda A, Calderon de Oya G, Alegre de Miquel M, Choudhary M, Ramineni A, Stewart J, Cabello Y, Ricciarelli E, Fernandez-Shaw S, Mercader A, Herrer R, Arroyo G, Del Rio F, Carrera M, Fernandez Sanchez M, Sumimoto T, Kataoka N, Ogata H, Mizuta S, Tokura Y, Yamada S, Ogata S, Mizusawa Y, Matsumoto Y, Okamoto E, Kokeguchi S, Shiotani M, Nagai Y, Otsuki J, Maeda K, Momma Y, Takahashi K, Chuko M, Miwa A, Nagai A, Seggers J, Haadsma ML, La Bastide-van Gemert S, Heineman MJ, Kok JH, Middelburg KJ, Roseboom TJ, Schendelaar P, Van den Heuvel ER, Hadders-Algra M, Schendelaar P, Hadders-Algra M, Heineman MJ, Jongbloed-Pereboom M, La Bastide-Van Gemert S, Middelburg KJ, Van den Heuvel ER, Heineman KR, Schendelaar P, Middelburg KJ, Bos AF, Heineman MJ, Kok JH, La Bastide-Van Gemert S, Seggers J, Van den Heuvel ER, Hadders-Algra M, Kondapalli LA, Shaunik A, Molinaro TA, Ratcliffe SJ, Barnhart KT, Haadsma M, Seggers J, Bos AF, Heineman MJ, Keating P, Middelburg KJ, Van Hoften JC, Veenstra-Knol HE, Kok JH, Cobben JM, Hadders-Algra M, Pirkevi C, Atayurt Z, Yelke H, Kahraman S, Desmyttere S, Verpoest W, Haentjens P, Verheyen G, Liebaers I, Bonduelle M, Winter C, Van Acker F, Desmyttere S, De Schrijver F, Bonduelle M, Nekkebroeck J, Pariente-Khayat A, de Laubier A, Fehily D, Lemardeley G, Merlet F, Creusvaux H, Nakajo Y, Sakamoto E, Doshida M, Toya M, Nasu I, Kyono K, Schats R, Vergouw CG, Kostelijk EH, Doejaaren E, Hompes PGA, Lambalk CB, Nakamura Y, Takisawa T, Shibuya Y, Sato Y, Sato K, Kyono K, Berard A, Chaabane S, Sheehy O, Blais L, Fraser W, Bissonnette F, Monnier P, Tan SL, Trasler J, Subramaniam A, Chiappetta R, Mania A, Trew G, Lavery SA, van den Akker O, Purewal S, Bunnell C, Lashen H, Terriou P, Giorgetti C, Porcu-Buisson G, Roger V, Chinchole JM, Hamon V, Allemand-Sourieu J, Cravello L, Moreau J, Chabert-Orsini V, Belva F, Roelants M, De Schepper J, Roseboom TJ, Bonduelle M, Devroey P, Painter RC, Machin L, Fearon K, Morishima K, Fujimoto A, Oishi H, Hirata T, Harada M, Hasegawa A, Osuga Y, Yano T, Kozuma S, Taketani Y. QUALITY AND SAFETY OF ART THERAPIES. Hum Reprod 2012. [DOI: 10.1093/humrep/27.s2.86] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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van den Akker O, Purewal S. Elective single-embryo transfer: persuasive communication strategies can affect choice in a young British population. Reprod Biomed Online 2011; 23:838-50. [DOI: 10.1016/j.rbmo.2011.07.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2011] [Revised: 07/15/2011] [Accepted: 07/18/2011] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Purewal S, Crawshaw M, van den Akker OBA, Casey P, Jadva V, Readings J, Blake L, Golombok S, Freeman T, Golombok S, Blake L, Casey P, Readings J, Jadva V, Golombok S, Brewaeys AMA, Brewaeys M, de Reus E. SELECTED ORAL COMMUNICATION SESSION, SESSION 20: PARENTING AFTER GAMETE DONATION, Monday 4 July 2011 15:15 - 16:30. Hum Reprod 2011. [DOI: 10.1093/humrep/26.s1.20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Purewal S, van den Akker O. Attitudes and intention to donate oocytes for research. Fertil Steril 2010; 93:1080-7. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2008.11.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2008] [Revised: 10/22/2008] [Accepted: 11/15/2008] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Purewal S, Vanden Akker O. 'I feel like they were mine and I should be looking after them': an exploration of non-patient women's attitudes towards oocyte donation. J Psychosom Obstet Gynaecol 2009; 30:215-22. [PMID: 19883292 DOI: 10.3109/01674820903348732] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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The aims of this study were to qualitatively assess the meaning of oocytes and oocyte donation for treatment and research among non-patient women in the UK using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis. This study also assessed the application of components of the Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB) in intentions and attitudes towards oocyte donation. Eight parous and nulliparous women from White and South Asian backgrounds, who reported no fertility problems, were interviewed. Four interrelated super-ordinate themes were identified: (1) oocytes as 'Just a cell' and 'Potential life'; (2) oocyte donation as 'Altruism' and 'Not normal behaviour'; (3) 'Importance of motherhood' and the 'Importance of a genetic link'. Ethnic differences were observed in the final theme (4) which identified the importance of 'Social Support' and 'Reproductive Control' in women's discourses of oocyte donation. Analysis revealed participant's beliefs and thoughts about oocyte donation were complex, interwoven and paradoxical. Previous quantitative studies that have assessed components of the TPB in relation to oocyte donation have failed to identity important alternative explanations of oocyte donation and subtle complexities in attitudes.
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- Satvinder Purewal
- Department of Psychology, Middlesex University, The Burroughs, Hendon, London NW4 4BT, UK.
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Purewal S, van den Akker O. Systematic review of oocyte donation: investigating attitudes, motivations and experiences. Hum Reprod Update 2009; 15:499-515. [DOI: 10.1093/humupd/dmp018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 96] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Parenting a child is one of the most universal, common and fundamental assumptions the majority of men and women make from an early age about their future. This common and historic assumption was challenged in modernized Western societies in the 1960s with the opportunities for 'mass control' of reproduction and then again supported in the 1980s with the advance of 'mass enhancement' of reproduction. This study qualitatively assessed the meaning of parenthood of post modern British individuals of different ages, gender, cultural backgrounds and parity. The results of the Interpretative Phenomenological Analyses revealed a number of common ideologies about parenthood, and a number of specific age, gender, parity and cultural differences in how individuals interpret and experience parenthood. These individual differences play a significant part in the quality of life of people gaining or losing the opportunity to parent, as has been discussed 'around the globe' by Frank van Balen and his team, and must be considered in counselling people faced with decisions which challenge their personal and universal assumptions to parent a genetically related child.
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- Satvinder Purewal
- Department of Psychology, School of Life & Health Sciences, Aston University, Birmingham, UK.
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Purewal S, van den Akker OBA. British women's attitudes towards oocyte donation: ethnic differences and altruism. Patient Educ Couns 2006; 64:43-9. [PMID: 16427244 DOI: 10.1016/j.pec.2005.11.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2005] [Revised: 10/22/2005] [Accepted: 11/04/2005] [Indexed: 05/06/2023]
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OBJECTIVE This study assessed the importance of altruism and willingness to donate oocytes in British Asian and Caucasian samples. The Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB) was used to test the importance of attitudes towards oocyte donation, normative and control beliefs to attitudes to donate oocytes. METHOD One hundred and one participants (55% Asian, 45% Caucasian) completed questionnaires measuring altruism and attitudes to Oocyte donation. There were no socio-demographic differences between ethnic groups. RESULTS Few women were willing to donate oocytes, Asian women were least likely to donate oocytes, and altruism was not related to willingness to donate. Forty-one participants considered themselves 'possible' oocyte donors and 54 as definite 'non' donors. Possible donors reported significantly more positive attitudes towards egg donation; asking women to donate under various circumstances; to the consequences of donating their eggs; positively experiencing egg donation and to factors that would induce women to donate. Subjective norms and behavioural control also influenced intention to donate. CONCLUSION A number of components of the TPB were able to predict possible oocyte donation, and non-oocyte donation. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS This study provides some empirical support for specific factors influencing cultural differences in gamete donation in the UK. A future culturally appropriate targeted approach to donation education could redress the present imbalance in supply and demand of gametes in infertility treatment.
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- S Purewal
- School of Life and Health Sciences, Aston University, Aston Triangle, Birmingham B4 7ET, UK
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