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Papers by Sarah Bekaert
Sexually Transmitted Infections
ObjectivesThe first aim was to examine how the COVID-19 restrictions on movement impacted on teen... more ObjectivesThe first aim was to examine how the COVID-19 restrictions on movement impacted on teenagers’ access to a local sexual health service (SHS). The second aim was to audit whether safeguarding assessments were carried out for those accessing the service remotely.MethodsApril–September 2020 consultation numbers for teenagers aged 17 years and under were compared with the 2019 equivalent. Service safeguarding assessment standards were reviewed for teenagers receiving telephone consultations for the first 6 months of lockdown, April–September 2020.ResultsThere was a reduction in contact with the service of 100% for those aged 13 years and younger, 52% for those aged 14 and 15 years and 31% for those aged 16 and 17 years for the compared months. A safeguarding assessment was either carried out by the service or accounted for by a partner community practitioner for all contacts with the service by young people 15 years or younger. 96% of safeguarding assessments were carried out f...
Pregnant and parenting teens suffer higher rates of intimate partner violence (IPV) than older [A... more Pregnant and parenting teens suffer higher rates of intimate partner violence (IPV) than older [AQ1] mothers. This qualitative metasynthesis explores teen mothers' experience with IPV during pregnancy and postpartum. Organized by the metaphor of a web, findings highlight how pervasive violence during childhood contributes to teen pregnancy and the risk of IPV as violence is normalized. The web constricts through the partner's control as violence emerges or worsens with pregnancy. Young mothers become increasingly isolated, and live with the physical and psychological consequences of IPV. Trauma-informed nursing practice is needed to support teen mothers in violent intimate relationships to spin a new web. Key words: abuse, intimate partner violence, poverty, pregnant teens, qualitative metasynthesis, teen mothers, trauma, trauma informed care, violence Anger and tenderness: the spider's genius to spin and weave in the same action from her own body, anywhere-even from a broken web. 1 Primary studies were coded independently by both researchers. We first extracted the characteristics of the original studies (ie, sample size and demographic characteristics, methodological approach, and discipline of
ANS. Advances in nursing science
Pregnant and parenting teens suffer higher rates of intimate partner violence (IPV) than older mo... more Pregnant and parenting teens suffer higher rates of intimate partner violence (IPV) than older mothers. This qualitative metasynthesis explores teen mothers' experience with IPV during pregnancy and postpartum. Organized by the metaphor of a web, findings highlight how pervasive violence during childhood contributes to teen pregnancy and the risk of IPV as violence is normalized. The web constricts through the partner's control as violence emerges or worsens with pregnancy. Young mothers become increasingly isolated, and live with the physical and psychological consequences of IPV. Trauma-informed nursing practice is needed to support teen mothers in violent intimate relationships to spin a new web.
Nursing Standard
Adolescence is recognised as a time of risk-taking behaviour, yet it is also a crucial time for l... more Adolescence is recognised as a time of risk-taking behaviour, yet it is also a crucial time for laying down the foundations for future health. This literature review examines current adolescent healthcare provision in the community, particularly general practice. The role of the practice nurse in meeting adolescents' healthcare needs is also explored. Although health professionals and teenagers see general practice as an appropriate location for health promotion activity, generally it is not the first choice for health information for young people. There is no consensus on effective interventions in teenage health care, as different methods work in different areas. The stigma of adolescent healthcare provision, where young people are seen as a difficult group that requires specialist provision, should be removed. However, there should be specific healthcare provision for this age group.
Review of Social Studies, 2014
Perspectives in Public Health, 2009
Nursing Standard, 2000
To ensure that ethnic minority groups were receiving equality of treatment and service, Horton Ge... more To ensure that ethnic minority groups were receiving equality of treatment and service, Horton General Hospital in Banbury formed a multicultural consultation group. The group carried out a five-year plan to standardise health care for ethnic minority communities in Oxfordshire and to educate staff to enhance their cultural sensitivity.
Primary Health Care, 2001
Paediatric Care, 2010
This article offers practical guidance on how to tackle homophobia in all settings for young peop... more This article offers practical guidance on how to tackle homophobia in all settings for young people. It provides advice on tackling homophobic attitudes and bullying on several levels. The areas covered are: use of language and individual interactions, examining institutional policy and ethos, staff training, and holding workshops with young people.
Paediatric Care, 2008
A recent review of health care for young people who offend recommended that youth offending teams... more A recent review of health care for young people who offend recommended that youth offending teams should include healthcare provision. The type of provision that is common may not be meeting the general health needs of this vulnerable group who are known to have multiple health needs that can influence their offending behaviour An advanced nurse practitioner/general health nurse piloted onsite general health provision, working alongside a multidisciplinary team supporting the young people attending a youth offending team in London. An audit of the first 70 clients confirmed the complex family, social, health and other factors affecting the lives of these young people. There was a significant amount of general health care needed among this group that was not being addressed and more than three quarters of the young people whose records were audited required follow-up by the general health nurse. A nurse who is trained to work with young people and able to deliver holistic health care complements the roles of the youth offending team's extended support team and enables young people to receive general health care and follow up onsite.
Sexually Transmitted Infections
ObjectivesThe first aim was to examine how the COVID-19 restrictions on movement impacted on teen... more ObjectivesThe first aim was to examine how the COVID-19 restrictions on movement impacted on teenagers’ access to a local sexual health service (SHS). The second aim was to audit whether safeguarding assessments were carried out for those accessing the service remotely.MethodsApril–September 2020 consultation numbers for teenagers aged 17 years and under were compared with the 2019 equivalent. Service safeguarding assessment standards were reviewed for teenagers receiving telephone consultations for the first 6 months of lockdown, April–September 2020.ResultsThere was a reduction in contact with the service of 100% for those aged 13 years and younger, 52% for those aged 14 and 15 years and 31% for those aged 16 and 17 years for the compared months. A safeguarding assessment was either carried out by the service or accounted for by a partner community practitioner for all contacts with the service by young people 15 years or younger. 96% of safeguarding assessments were carried out f...
Pregnant and parenting teens suffer higher rates of intimate partner violence (IPV) than older [A... more Pregnant and parenting teens suffer higher rates of intimate partner violence (IPV) than older [AQ1] mothers. This qualitative metasynthesis explores teen mothers' experience with IPV during pregnancy and postpartum. Organized by the metaphor of a web, findings highlight how pervasive violence during childhood contributes to teen pregnancy and the risk of IPV as violence is normalized. The web constricts through the partner's control as violence emerges or worsens with pregnancy. Young mothers become increasingly isolated, and live with the physical and psychological consequences of IPV. Trauma-informed nursing practice is needed to support teen mothers in violent intimate relationships to spin a new web. Key words: abuse, intimate partner violence, poverty, pregnant teens, qualitative metasynthesis, teen mothers, trauma, trauma informed care, violence Anger and tenderness: the spider's genius to spin and weave in the same action from her own body, anywhere-even from a broken web. 1 Primary studies were coded independently by both researchers. We first extracted the characteristics of the original studies (ie, sample size and demographic characteristics, methodological approach, and discipline of
ANS. Advances in nursing science
Pregnant and parenting teens suffer higher rates of intimate partner violence (IPV) than older mo... more Pregnant and parenting teens suffer higher rates of intimate partner violence (IPV) than older mothers. This qualitative metasynthesis explores teen mothers' experience with IPV during pregnancy and postpartum. Organized by the metaphor of a web, findings highlight how pervasive violence during childhood contributes to teen pregnancy and the risk of IPV as violence is normalized. The web constricts through the partner's control as violence emerges or worsens with pregnancy. Young mothers become increasingly isolated, and live with the physical and psychological consequences of IPV. Trauma-informed nursing practice is needed to support teen mothers in violent intimate relationships to spin a new web.
Nursing Standard
Adolescence is recognised as a time of risk-taking behaviour, yet it is also a crucial time for l... more Adolescence is recognised as a time of risk-taking behaviour, yet it is also a crucial time for laying down the foundations for future health. This literature review examines current adolescent healthcare provision in the community, particularly general practice. The role of the practice nurse in meeting adolescents' healthcare needs is also explored. Although health professionals and teenagers see general practice as an appropriate location for health promotion activity, generally it is not the first choice for health information for young people. There is no consensus on effective interventions in teenage health care, as different methods work in different areas. The stigma of adolescent healthcare provision, where young people are seen as a difficult group that requires specialist provision, should be removed. However, there should be specific healthcare provision for this age group.
Review of Social Studies, 2014
Perspectives in Public Health, 2009
Nursing Standard, 2000
To ensure that ethnic minority groups were receiving equality of treatment and service, Horton Ge... more To ensure that ethnic minority groups were receiving equality of treatment and service, Horton General Hospital in Banbury formed a multicultural consultation group. The group carried out a five-year plan to standardise health care for ethnic minority communities in Oxfordshire and to educate staff to enhance their cultural sensitivity.
Primary Health Care, 2001
Paediatric Care, 2010
This article offers practical guidance on how to tackle homophobia in all settings for young peop... more This article offers practical guidance on how to tackle homophobia in all settings for young people. It provides advice on tackling homophobic attitudes and bullying on several levels. The areas covered are: use of language and individual interactions, examining institutional policy and ethos, staff training, and holding workshops with young people.
Paediatric Care, 2008
A recent review of health care for young people who offend recommended that youth offending teams... more A recent review of health care for young people who offend recommended that youth offending teams should include healthcare provision. The type of provision that is common may not be meeting the general health needs of this vulnerable group who are known to have multiple health needs that can influence their offending behaviour An advanced nurse practitioner/general health nurse piloted onsite general health provision, working alongside a multidisciplinary team supporting the young people attending a youth offending team in London. An audit of the first 70 clients confirmed the complex family, social, health and other factors affecting the lives of these young people. There was a significant amount of general health care needed among this group that was not being addressed and more than three quarters of the young people whose records were audited required follow-up by the general health nurse. A nurse who is trained to work with young people and able to deliver holistic health care complements the roles of the youth offending team's extended support team and enables young people to receive general health care and follow up onsite.