Resources
14 Feb, 2019
- The adverse effects of smoking on neonatal outcomes, such as small-for-gestational-age (SGA), has been extensively studied however,…
1 Feb, 2019
- The aim of this randomized controlled trial was to determine whether a behavioural intervention in pregnancy supported by online…
1 Sep, 2018
- Maternal nutrition during pregnancy influences the long-term health outcomes of both the woman and her offspring. In the absence of…
1 Jul, 2018
- Using detailed dietary and supplement questionnaires in early pregnancy, we compared the dietary intakes of micronutrients and…
1 Jun, 2018
- This study evaluated breath carbon monoxide (BCO) testing in identifying maternal smokers as well as the difference between disclosers and non-disclosers of smoking status. We also investigated if…
1 Apr, 2017
- Smoking during pregnancy is the most significant modifiable risk factor for adverse pregnancy outcomes. Tobacco use has a long-standing…
27 Jan, 2017
- The Department of Justice and Equality (RoI) launched a public consultation on the new National Women’s Strategy on 23 November 2016…
24 Nov, 2016
- Maternal nutrition during pregnancy influences the long-term health outcomes of both the woman and her offspring( 1 ). In the absence…
1 Jan, 2016
- On 27 January 2016 Republic of Ireland’s Minister for Health, Leo Varadkar, launched Ireland’s first National Maternity Strategy –…
9 Dec, 2015
- A new IPH report estimates that over half of 7 year-olds (53.2%) in Northern Ireland have one or more longstanding health conditions.…
28 Sep, 2012
- The Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety invited submissions on the development of a new ten-year Breastfeeding…
16 Mar, 2012
- IPH responded to the Seanad Consultation Committee on the consultation topic ‘Changes in lifestyle can prevent approximately one third…
6 Feb, 2012
- IPH responded to the consultation on potential new indicators for the 2013/14 Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) in the UK. The 20…
22 Dec, 2011
- IPH responded to the Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety consultation on a draft maternity strategy for Northern…
31 Mar, 2011
- Key points from the IPH response include: - There is…
5 Jan, 2008
- This research was commissioned by Derry Well Woman and carried out on its behalf by the Institute of Public Health in Ireland in…