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  1. Postnatal care and pathways for childbirth-related perineal trauma in England: A qualitative study of healthcare professionals' experiences and perspectives on future development

    Article • Women and Birth, November 2025, Elsevier

    Dr Laura Jones

  2. Outcomes of suture material, suture technique and tissue adhesives for repair of childbirth-related perineal trauma: A systematic review and meta-analysis

    Article • European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, August 2025, Elsevier

    Dr Laura Jones

  3. Feasibility, acceptability and appropriateness of laparoscopic versus abdominal hysterectomy for women and healthcare professionals: the LAVA trial qualitative process evaluation

    Article • Health Technology Assessment, July 2025, National Institute for Health Research

    Dr Laura Jones

  4. When, why, and how to stop HRT: women and clinicians need more evidence

    Article • British Journal of General Practice, June 2025, Royal College of General Practitioners

    Dr Laura Jones

  5. Comparison of complications and recovery after laparoscopic and abdominal hysterectomy for benign disease: the LAparoscopic Versus Abdominal hysterectomy (LAVA) randomised controlled trial

    Article • BMJ Open, June 2025, BMJ

    Dr Laura Jones

  6. Antibiotic prophylaxis for childbirth-related perineal trauma

    Article • PLOS One, May 2025, PLOS

    Rebecca Man, Dr Laura Jones

  7. Exploring women’s, birth partners’ and healthcare professionals’ views and experiences of childbirth related perineal trauma care provision in high income countries: A qualitative systematic review and thematic synthesis

    Article • Women and Birth, May 2025, Elsevier

    Dr Laura Jones

  8. Making do in the absence of specialist support: Exploring healthcare professionals' views, experiences and behaviours around long‐term post‐bariatric surgery follow‐up care in the United Kingdom

    Article • Clinical Obesity, April 2025, Wiley

    Dr Laura Jones

  9. Exploring views and experiences of childbirth-related perineal trauma: a qualitative study protocol for developing a wound management tool and care pathway

    Article • BMJ Open, April 2025, BMJ

    Dr Laura Jones

  10. Economic evaluations of sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs): a systematic review

    Article • BMJ Open, March 2025, BMJ

    Dr Laura Jones

  11. Adapting the WHO hand hygiene ‘reminders in the workplace’ to improve acceptability for healthcare workers in maternity settings worldwide: a mixed methods study

    Article • BMJ Open, September 2024, BMJ

    Dr Laura Jones

  12. Childbirth Acquired Perineal Trauma study (CHAPTER): a UK prospective cohort study protocol

    Article • BMJ Open, May 2024, BMJ

    Dr Laura Jones

  13. Fluidity of Equipoise in a Multi-Centred Pilot RCT: Influences on Clinician Decision-Making in Offering Trial Entry

    Article • European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, May 2024, Elsevier

    Dr Laura Jones

  14. Lessons learnt from the multi-centre LAparoscopic Versus Abdominal hysterectomy (LAVA) randomised controlled trial

    Article • Facts Views and Vision in ObGyn, March 2024, Journal of Clinical Research of Pediatric Endocrinology

    Dr Laura Jones

  15. “It's your body... so it's just nice to know what they're putting in it” A qualitative study of Women’s Views on Antibiotics at Caesarean Section (WOVAN)

    Article • February 2024, Research Square

    Dr Laura Jones

  16. LAparoscopic Versus Abdominal hysterectomy (LAVA): protocol of a randomised controlled trial

    Article • BMJ Open, September 2023, BMJ

    Dr Laura Jones

  17. Views of female genital mutilation survivors, men and health-care professionals on timing of deinfibulation surgery and NHS service provision: qualitative FGM Sister Study

    Article • Health Technology Assessment, March 2023, National Institute for Health Research

    Dr Laura Jones

  18. Preferences for deinfibulation (opening) surgery and female genital mutilation service provision: A qualitative study

    Article • BJOG An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, December 2022, Wiley

    Dr Laura Jones

  19. The acceptability of emergency cervical cerclage within a randomised controlled trial for cervical dilatation with exposed membranes at 16–27 + 6 weeks gestation: Findings from a qualitative process evaluation of the C-STICH2 pilot trial

    Article • European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, December 2022, Elsevier

    Dr Laura Jones

  20. Preferences for deinfibulation (opening) surgery and female genital mutilation service provision: a UK qualitative study

    Article • May 2022, Wiley

    Dr Laura Jones

  21. A Literature Review of Studies that Have Compared the Use of Face-To-Face and Online Focus Groups

    Article • International Journal of Qualitative Methods, April 2022, SAGE Publications

    Dr Laura Jones

  22. Views and experiences of maternal healthcare providers regarding influenza vaccine during pregnancy globally: A systematic review and qualitative evidence synthesis

    Article • PLOS One, February 2022, PLOS

    Dr Laura Jones

  23. Mifepristone and misoprostol versus placebo and misoprostol for resolution of miscarriage in women diagnosed with missed miscarriage: the MifeMiso RCT

    Article • Health Technology Assessment, November 2021, National Institute for Health Research

    Dr Laura Jones

  24. Exploring stakeholder views on intervening in hospital around childhood secondhand smoke exposure (Precedent): a protocol for a qualitative study

    Article • BMJ Open, October 2021, BMJ

    Dr Laura Jones

  25. C-STICH2: emergency cervical cerclage to prevent miscarriage and preterm birth—study protocol for a randomised controlled trial

    Article • Trials, August 2021, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Laura Jones

  26. Nurses’ and teachers’ perceived barriers and facilitators to the uptake of the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccination program in Iquitos, Peru: A qualitative study

    Article • PLOS One, July 2021, PLOS

    Dr Laura Jones

  27. Cost‐effectiveness of mifepristone and misoprostol versus misoprostol alone for the management of missed miscarriage: an economic evaluation based on the MifeMiso trial

    Article • BJOG An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, June 2021, Wiley

    Dr Laura Jones

  28. Exploring Perceptions of Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting Abandonment (FGM/C) in Kenyan Health Care Professionals

    Article • Qualitative Health Research, June 2021, SAGE Publications

    Dr Laura Jones

  29. The FAST‐M complex intervention for the detection and management of maternal sepsis in low‐resource settings: a multi‐site evaluation

    Article • BJOG An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, March 2021, Wiley

    Dr Laura Jones

  30. Identifying and Responding to Female Genital Mutilation: Reflections from a UK Research–Practice Partnership

    Article • January 2021, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Laura Jones

  31. A Mixed-Methods Systematic Review and Synthesis of Secondary Care Interventions to Reduce Secondhand Smoke Exposure Among Children and Young People

    Article • Nicotine & Tobacco Research, October 2020, Oxford University Press (OUP)

    Dr Laura Jones

  32. Mifepristone and misoprostol versus misoprostol alone for the management of missed miscarriage (MifeMiso): a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial

    Article • The Lancet, September 2020, Elsevier

    Dr Laura Jones

  33. The impact of patient-reported outcome data from clinical trials: perspectives from international stakeholders

    Article • Journal of Patient-Reported Outcomes, July 2020, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Laura Jones

  34. Exercise for premenstrual syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials

    Article • BJGP Open, June 2020, Royal College of General Practitioners

    Dr Laura Jones

  35. ‘Surely you’re not still breastfeeding’: a qualitative exploration of women’s experiences of breastfeeding beyond infancy in the UK

    Article • BMJ Open, May 2020, BMJ

    Professor Anne Elizabeth Topping, Dr Laura Jones

  36. Men living through multiple miscarriages: protocol for a qualitative exploration of experiences and support requirements

    Article • BMJ Open, May 2020, BMJ

    Professor Anne Elizabeth Topping, Dr Laura Jones

  37. Care providers’ and patients’ attitudes toward using electronic-patient reported outcomes to support patients with traumatic brain injury: a qualitative study (PRiORiTy)

    Article • Brain Injury, March 2020, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Laura Jones

  38. Smoking behaviours and attitudes towards campus-wide tobacco control policies among staff and students: a cross-sectional survey at the University of Birmingham

    Article • BMC Public Health, February 2020, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Laura Jones

  39. A weight management programme for fathers of children aged 4–11 years: cultural adaptation and the Healthy Dads, Healthy Kids UK feasibility RCT

    Article • Public Health Research, February 2020, National Institute for Health Research

    Dr Laura Jones

  40. Healthy Dads, Healthy Kids UK, a weight management programme for fathers: feasibility RCT

    Article • BMJ Open, December 2019, BMJ

    Dr Laura Jones

  41. Exploring the views of female genital mutilation survivors, their male partners and healthcare professionals on the timing of deinfibulation surgery and NHS FGM care provision (the FGM Sister Study): protocol for a qualitative study

    Article • BMJ Open, October 2019, BMJ

    Dr Laura Jones

  42. Men and Miscarriage: A Systematic Review and Thematic Synthesis

    Article • Qualitative Health Research, September 2019, SAGE Publications

    Professor Anne Elizabeth Topping, Dr Laura Jones

  43. The role of self-management in burns aftercare: a qualitative research study

    Article • Burns, June 2019, Elsevier

    Dr Laura Jones

  44. A qualitative exploration of women’s experiences of antenatal and intrapartum care: The need for a woman-centred approach in the Peruvian Amazon

    Article • PLOS One, January 2019, PLOS

    Dr Laura Jones

  45. Electronic patient reported outcomes to support care of patients with traumatic brain injury: PRiORiTy study qualitative protocol

    Article • BMJ Open, January 2019, BMJ

    Dr Laura Jones

  46. ‘The rollercoaster of follow-up care’ after bariatric surgery: a rapid review and qualitative synthesis

    Article • Obesity Reviews, October 2018, Wiley

    Dr Laura Jones

  47. Pressure garment to prevent abnormal scarring after burn injury in adults and children: the PEGASUS feasibility RCT and mixed-methods study

    Article • Health Technology Assessment, June 2018, National Institute for Health Research

    Dr Laura Jones, Mr Mark Monahan

  48. Below the surface: Parents’ views on the factors that influence treatment adherence in paediatric burn scar management — A qualitative study

    Article • Burns, May 2018, Elsevier

    Dr Laura Jones

  49. Primary Care Healthcare Professionals’ Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Towards Promoting the Reduction of Children’s Secondhand Smoke Exposure: A Mixed-Methods Review and Synthesis

    Article • Nicotine & Tobacco Research, December 2017, Oxford University Press (OUP)

    Dr Laura Jones

  50. Outcomes important to burns patients during scar management and how they compare to the concepts captured in burn-specific patient reported outcome measures

    Article • Burns, December 2017, Elsevier

    Dr Laura Jones

  51. Evaluation of a novel intervention providing insight into the tobacco industry to prevent the uptake of smoking in school-aged children: a mixed-methods study

    Article • BMJ Open, November 2017, BMJ

    Dr Laura Jones

  52. "We need people to collaborate together against this disease": A qualitative exploration of perceptions of dengue fever control in caregivers' of children under 5 years, in the Peruvian Amazon

    Article • PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, September 2017, PLOS

    Dr Laura Jones

  53. Challenges and facilitators for health professionals providing primary healthcare for refugees and asylum seekers in high-income countries: a systematic review and thematic synthesis of qualitative research

    Article • BMJ Open, August 2017, BMJ

    Dr Laura Jones

  54. Adapting to ulcerative colitis to try to live a ‘normal’ life: a qualitative study of patients’ experiences in the Midlands region of England

    Article • BMJ Open, August 2017, BMJ

    Dr Laura Jones

  55. Differences in perceived causes of childhood obesity between migrant and local communities in China: A qualitative study

    Article • PLOS One, May 2017, PLOS

    Dr Laura Jones

  56. A randomised controlled trial of a complex intervention to reduce children’s exposure to secondhand smoke in the home

    Article • Tobacco Control, April 2017, BMJ

    Dr Laura Jones

  57. A review of patient and carer participation and the use of qualitative research in the development of core outcome sets

    Article • PLOS One, March 2017, PLOS

    Dr Laura Jones

  58. Differences in perceived causes of childhood obesity between migrant and local communities in China: a qualitative study

    Article • The Lancet, October 2016, Elsevier

    Dr Laura Jones

  59. Protecting children from secondhand smoke: a mixed-methods feasibility study of a novel smoke-free home intervention

    Article • Pilot and Feasibility Studies, September 2016, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Laura Jones

  60. Development and evaluation of an intervention providing insight into the tobacco industry to prevent smoking uptake: a mixed-methods study

    Article • Public Health Research, September 2016, National Institute for Health Research

    Dr Laura Jones

  61. A qualitative evaluation of a novel intervention using insight into tobacco industry tactics to prevent the uptake of smoking in school-aged children

    Article • BMC Public Health, July 2016, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Laura Jones

  62. “I Was a Full Time Proper Smoker”: A Qualitative Exploration of Smoking in the Home after Childbirth among Women Who Relapse Postpartum

    Article • PLOS One, June 2016, PLOS

    Dr Laura Jones

  63. Patients’ experiences of deep brain stimulation for Parkinson's disease: a qualitative systematic review and synthesis

    Article • BMJ Open, June 2016, BMJ

    Dr Laura Jones

  64. The use of qualitative methods to inform Delphi surveys in core outcome set development

    Article • Trials, May 2016, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Laura Jones

  65. Smoke-free homes: what are the barriers, motivators and enablers? A qualitative systematic review and thematic synthesis

    Article • BMJ Open, March 2016, BMJ

    Dr Laura Jones

  66. A qualitative study exploring how Somali women exposed to female genital mutilation experience and perceive antenatal and intrapartum care in England

    Article • BMJ Open, January 2016, BMJ

    Dr Laura Jones

  67. Evaluating an online training module on protecting children from secondhand smoke exposure: impact on knowledge, confidence and self-reported practice of health and social care professionals

    Article • BMC Public Health, November 2015, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Laura Jones

  68. Using qualitative research to understand what outcomes matter to patients: direct and indirect approaches to outcome elicitation

    Article • Trials, November 2015, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Laura Jones

  69. Patients’ attitudes to risk in lung cancer surgery: A qualitative study

    Article • Lung Cancer, November 2015, Elsevier

    Dr Laura Jones, David Baldwin

  70. Smoking in the home after childbirth: prevalence and determinants in an English cohort

    Article • BMJ Open, September 2015, BMJ

    Dr Laura Jones

  71. Predictors of Children's Secondhand Smoke Exposure at Home: A Systematic Review and Narrative Synthesis of the Evidence

    Article • PLOS One, November 2014, PLOS

    Dr Laura Jones

  72. Effectiveness of a mobile, drop-in stop smoking service in reaching and supporting disadvantaged UK smokers to quit

    Article • Tobacco Control, September 2014, BMJ

    Dr Laura Jones

  73. "Pictures Don't Lie, Seeing Is Believing": Exploring Attitudes to the Introduction of Pictorial Warnings on Cigarette Packs in Ghana

    Article • Nicotine & Tobacco Research, August 2014, Oxford University Press (OUP)

    Professor Marcus R Munafo, Dr Laura Jones

  74. ‘You Just Went In and You Got It All Sorted Straightaway’ – What is the Appeal of a Community-Based Mobile Stop Smoking Service?

    Article • The Journal of Smoking Cessation, January 2014, Cambridge University Press

    Dr Laura Jones

  75. Young people's exposure to and perceptions of smoking in cars and associated harms in the United Kingdom

    Article • Drugs Education Prevention and Policy, January 2014, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Laura Jones

  76. ‘No-one actually goes to a shop and buys them do they?’: attitudes and behaviours regarding illicit tobacco in a multiply disadvantaged community in England

    Article • Addiction, October 2013, Wiley

    Dr Laura Jones

  77. Smoking, self-regulation and moral positioning: A focus group study with British smokers from a disadvantaged community

    Article • Psychology & Health, October 2013, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Laura Jones

  78. The role of nicotine replacement therapy for temporary abstinence in the home to protect children from environmental tobacco smoke exposure: a qualitative study with disadvantaged smokers

    Article • BMC Public Health, March 2013, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Laura Jones

  79. Evaluation of a programme to increase referrals to stop-smoking services using Children's Centres and smoke-free families schemes

    Article • Addiction, November 2012, Wiley

    Dr Laura Jones

  80. Parental Smoking and the Risk of Middle Ear Disease in Children

    Article • Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, January 2012, American Medical Association (AMA)

    Dr Laura Jones

  81. Parental and household smoking and the increased risk of bronchitis, bronchiolitis and other lower respiratory infections in infancy: systematic review and meta-analysis

    Article • December 2011, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Laura Jones

  82. A qualitative exploration of smokers' views regarding aspects of a community-based mobile stop smoking service in the United Kingdom

    Article • BMC Public Health, November 2011, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Laura Jones

  83. The Motivators and Barriers to a Smoke-Free Home Among Disadvantaged Caregivers: Identifying the Positive Levers for Change

    Article • Nicotine & Tobacco Research, March 2011, Oxford University Press (OUP)

    Dr Laura Jones

  84. Rapid Infant Weight Gain and Advanced Skeletal Maturation in Childhood

    Article • The Journal of Pediatrics, September 2009, Elsevier

    Dr Laura Jones

  85. How well do waist circumference and body mass index reflect body composition in pre-pubertal children?

    Article • European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, May 2009, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Laura Jones

  86. Is puberty starting earlier in urban South Africa?

    Article • American Journal of Human Biology, January 2009, Wiley

    Dr Laura Jones

  87. Age at menarche and the evidence for a positive secular trend in urban South Africa

    Article • American Journal of Human Biology, January 2009, Wiley

    Dr Laura Jones

  88. A comparison of the socio-economic determinants of growth retardation in South African and Filipino infants

    Article • Public Health Nutrition, December 2008, Cambridge University Press

    Dr Laura Jones