This research explores how culturally safe, patient-centred communication can strengthen conversations about alcohol use, substance use, and contraception, particularly for neurodiverse individuals, including those with
Category: Research
Effects of Prenatal Cannabis Exposure on Offspring Mental Health: A Focus on the Role of the Immune System
Vecchiarelli, H. A., Baglot, S., Black, T., Choi, E. Y., Cupo, L., Sandberg, C., Siron, L., Chakravarty, M. M., Hill, M. N., Howland, J. G.,
Do alcohol industry-funded organisations act to correct misinformation? A qualitative study of pregnancy and infant health content following independent analysis
This research examines whether alcohol industry–funded organizations have improved the accuracy of their public information on alcohol, pregnancy, and infant health following previous independent scrutiny.
Non-smoker and smoker identity related to mother-identity among (pre)pregnant women before and after participating in a smoking cessation intervention
This study offers valuable insight into how identity shapes health behaviours during the preconception and prenatal periods, particularly for women who smoke. Researchers explored how
Alcohol consumption during pregnancy in Scotland following public health interventions: population-based study
Recent research from Scotland demonstrates that a combination of national alcohol-related policies, such as minimum unit pricing (MUP), changes to drink-driving limits, and updated public
Cannabis use patterns, motivations, and reasons for abstinence in pregnancy
The study “Cannabis Use Patterns, Motivations, and Reasons for Abstinence in Pregnancy” (Blair et al., 2025) explores the complex relationship between cannabis use, motivations for