Elliot K

OBJECTIVE: To explore the lived experiences of perimenopause/menopause among Ghanaian women. DESIGN: Qualitative study using in-depth, semi-structured interviews. SETTING: Community and hospital based settings across Ghana, where women's …

Menopause is a pivotal stage in women’s lives, shaped by biological, psychological, sociocultural, and health system factors. In Oman, where religious beliefs and cultural norms strongly influence health behaviours, menopause remains under-…

BACKGROUND: Menopause is a major global health issue affecting cisgender women, transgender people, and gender-diverse populations, yet it remains under-recognised in research and policy, particularly in low-income and middle-income countri…

Abstract Background Menopause is associated with diverse physical and mental symptoms, yet variation across menopausal stages and modes of onset remains poorly characterised in United Kingdom (UK) based populations. This study aimed to eva…

BACKGROUND: Ongoing symptoms or the development of new symptoms following a SARS-CoV-2 diagnosis has caused a complex clinical problem known as "long COVID" (LC). This has introduced further pressure on global healthcare systems as there ap…

Abstract Introduction Endometriosis impacts 1 in 10 women and can be a debilitating disease. Late diagnosis is a major challenge with Endometriosis, contributing further to the exacerbation of symptoms and suboptimal clinical management. Re…

Background Ongoing symptoms or the development of new symptoms following a SARS-CoV-2 diagnosis has caused a complex clinical problem known as “:Long COVID”: (LC). This has introduced further pressure on global healthcare systems as there a…

BACKGROUND: It is important to evaluate sequalae for complex chronic health conditions such as endometriosis and mental health disorders. Endometriosis impacts 1 in 10 women. Mental health outcomes can be a primary determinant in many physi…