Research outputs
Selected research outputs
- Creation and validation of the Postpartum Specific Anxiety Scale Research Short-Form (PSAS-RSF) (Journal article - 2021)
- The Postpartum Specific Anxiety Scale: Confirmatory factor analyses and relationships with birth experience (Conference Paper - 2022)
- The impact of the UK Baby Friendly Initiative on maternal and infant health outcomes: A mixed methods systematic review (Journal article - 2019)
- The Postpartum Specific Anxiety Scale: development and preliminary validation (Journal article - 2016)
- Psychosocial experiences of postnatal women during the COVID-19 pandemic: A UK-wide study of prevalence rates and risk factors for clinically relevant depression and anxiety. (Journal article - 2021)
- A validation of the Postpartum Specific Anxiety Scale 12-item research short-form for use during global crises with five translations (Journal article - 2021)
2026
A Protocol for the International Translation and Validation of the Postpartum Specific Anxiety Scale for Preterm Birth [PSAS-PTB] and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit [PSAS-NICU] Contexts
Worrall, S., Fallon, V., Christiansen, P., Khalil, A., Spencer, R., Fresno, A., . . . Silverio, S. A. (2026). A Protocol for the International Translation and Validation of the Postpartum Specific Anxiety Scale for Preterm Birth [PSAS-PTB] and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit [PSAS-NICU] Contexts. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF METHODS IN PSYCHIATRIC RESEARCH, 35(1). doi:10.1002/mpr.70065
The relationship between preterm birth and postpartum anxiety: A first-in-field systematic review.
Worrall, S., Dasgupta, T., Powell, S., Devita, S., Bailey, E. C., Pinker, I., . . . Silverio, S. A. (2026). The relationship between preterm birth and postpartum anxiety: A first-in-field systematic review.. Best practice & research. Clinical obstetrics & gynaecology, 105, 102715. doi:10.1016/j.bpobgyn.2026.102715
A qualitative exploration into the experiences of the menstrual cycle in relation to alcohol use and research
Warren, J. G., Fallon, V. M., Goodwin, L., Gage, S. H., & Rose, A. K. (2026). A qualitative exploration into the experiences of the menstrual cycle in relation to alcohol use and research. JOURNAL OF SUBSTANCE USE, 31(1), 133-140. doi:10.1080/14659891.2025.2481072
2025
Evaluating the Government Response to the House of Lords Inquiry Into Preterm Birth: A Commentary on the Gaps in Maternal Mental Healthcare
Worrall, S., Bridle, L., Burgess, K., Carlisle, N. H., Carter, J., Downe, S., . . . Silverio, S. A. (2025). Evaluating the Government Response to the House of Lords Inquiry Into Preterm Birth: A Commentary on the Gaps in Maternal Mental Healthcare. BJOG-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY, 132(13), 1931-1934. doi:10.1111/1471-0528.18250
A Protocol for the Development and Validation of the Postpartum Specific Anxiety Scale-Preterm Birth [PSAS-PTB] and the Postpartum Specific Anxiety Scale-Neonatal Intensive Care Unit [PSAS-NICU]
Worrall, S., Christiansen, P., Khalil, A., Fallon, V., & Silverio, S. A. (2025). A Protocol for the Development and Validation of the Postpartum Specific Anxiety Scale-Preterm Birth [PSAS-PTB] and the Postpartum Specific Anxiety Scale-Neonatal Intensive Care Unit [PSAS-NICU]. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF METHODS IN PSYCHIATRIC RESEARCH, 34(3). doi:10.1002/mpr.70032
The relationship between prenatal anxiety and gestational age: A systematic review
Worrall, S., Carlisle, N., Pike, O., Moffitt, J., Carter, J., Christiansen, P., . . . Fallon, V. (2025). The relationship between prenatal anxiety and gestational age: A systematic review. GENERAL HOSPITAL PSYCHIATRY, 96, 1-10. doi:10.1016/j.genhosppsych.2025.05.007
Psychometric Evaluation of the Validity and Reliability of the Italian Version of the London Measure of Unplanned Pregnancy Amongst Postnatal Women
Smorti, M., Christiansen, P., Barrett, G., Hall, J. A., Ionio, C., Ciuffo, G., . . . Silverio, S. A. (2025). Psychometric Evaluation of the Validity and Reliability of the Italian Version of the London Measure of Unplanned Pregnancy Amongst Postnatal Women. HEALTHCARE, 13(16). doi:10.3390/healthcare13162052
A Protocol for the Development and Validation of the Postpartum Specific Anxiety Scale – Preterm Birth [PSAS-PTB] and the Postpartum Specific Anxiety Scale – Neonatal Intensive Care Unit [PSAS-NICU]
Translation and psychometric evaluation of the Clance impostor phenomenon scale in Arabic-speaking individuals: Study of validity and reliability
AbuDujain, N. M., Alajlan, F., Alkhelaiwi, S. T., Alshahrani, A. M., Almuhaideb, A. A., Alrasheed, A. A., . . . Fallon, V. M. (2025). Translation and psychometric evaluation of the Clance impostor phenomenon scale in Arabic-speaking individuals: Study of validity and reliability. ACTA PSYCHOLOGICA, 255. doi:10.1016/j.actpsy.2025.104995
Psychosocial experiences of pregnant women during the COVID-19 pandemic: a UK-wide study of prevalence rates and risk factors for clinically relevant depression and anxiety
Worrall, S., Pike, O., Christiansen, P., Jackson, L., De Pascalis, L., Harrold, J. A., . . . Silverio, S. A. (2025). Psychosocial experiences of pregnant women during the COVID-19 pandemic: a UK-wide study of prevalence rates and risk factors for clinically relevant depression and anxiety. JOURNAL OF PSYCHOSOMATIC OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY, 46(1). doi:10.1080/0167482X.2025.2459619
Investigating the Acceptability and Feasibility of Three Online Interventions for Caregivers of Infants with Feeding Difficulties
Jackson, L., Drury, R., Paolo Azzaro, G., Coutinho, E., De Pascalis, L., Charnock, V., . . . Fallon, V. (2025). Investigating the Acceptability and Feasibility of Three Online Interventions for Caregivers of Infants with Feeding Difficulties. INQUIRY-THE JOURNAL OF HEALTH CARE ORGANIZATION PROVISION AND FINANCING, 62. doi:10.1177/00469580251375911
The menstrual cycle, hormonal contraception and alcohol use across a single cycle
Warren, J. G., Fallon, V. M., Goodwin, L., Gage, S. H., & Rose, A. K. (2025). The menstrual cycle, hormonal contraception and alcohol use across a single cycle. ADDICTION RESEARCH & THEORY. doi:10.1080/16066359.2025.2542778
When a Mother’s Love Is Not Enough: A Cross-Cultural Critical Review of Anxiety, Attachment, Maternal Ambivalence, Abandonment, and Infanticide
Silverio, S. A., Wilkinson, C., Fallon, V., Bramante, A., & Staneva, A. A. (2025). When a Mother’s Love Is Not Enough: A Cross-Cultural Critical Review of Anxiety, Attachment, Maternal Ambivalence, Abandonment, and Infanticide. In International Handbook of Love (pp. 881-903). Springer Nature Switzerland. doi:10.1007/978-3-031-94512-0_16
When a Mother’s Love Is Not Enough: A Cross-Cultural Critical Review of Anxiety, Attachment, Maternal Ambivalence, Abandonment, and Infanticide
Silverio, S. A., Wilkinson, C., Fallon, V., Bramante, A., & Staneva, A. A. (2025). When a Mother’s Love Is Not Enough: A Cross-Cultural Critical Review of Anxiety, Attachment, Maternal Ambivalence, Abandonment, and Infanticide. In International Handbook of Love (pp. 1-23). Springer Nature Switzerland. doi:10.1007/978-3-031-76665-7_16-1
Women's psychological experiences of preterm labour and birth which results in an intrapartum stillbirth or a neonatal death: an empty systematic review
Worrall, S., Payne, E., Fellows, R. E., Pike, O., Carlisle, N. H., Carter, J., . . . Silverio, S. A. (2025). Women's psychological experiences of preterm labour and birth which results in an intrapartum stillbirth or a neonatal death: an empty systematic review. FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY, 16. doi:10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1544485
2024
Current policy and practice for the identification, management, and treatment of postpartum anxiety in the United Kingdom: a focus group study
Harris, E. J., Worrall, S., Fallon, V., & Silverio, S. A. (2024). Current policy and practice for the identification, management, and treatment of postpartum anxiety in the United Kingdom: a focus group study. BMC PSYCHIATRY, 24(1). doi:10.1186/s12888-024-06058-7
Measurement invariance analysis of the Postpartum Specific Anxiety Scale - Research Short Form in mothers of premature and term infants
Worrall, S., Christiansen, P., Khalil, A., Silverio, S. A., & Fallon, V. (2024). Measurement invariance analysis of the Postpartum Specific Anxiety Scale - Research Short Form in mothers of premature and term infants. BMC RESEARCH NOTES, 17(1). doi:10.1186/s13104-024-06746-3
The identification and measurement of postpartum anxiety in England: A Delphi survey (vol 168, pg 381, 2023)
Worrall, S., Harris, E. J., Silverio, S. A., & Fallon, V. (2024). The identification and measurement of postpartum anxiety in England: A Delphi survey (vol 168, pg 381, 2023). JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRIC RESEARCH, 180, 265. doi:10.1016/j.jpsychires.2024.10.027
Validity and reliability of an Arabic-language version of the postpartum specific anxiety scale research short-form in Jordan
Hijazi, H. H., Alolayyan, M. N., Al Abdi, R. M., Hossain, A., Fallon, V., & Silverio, S. A. (2024). Validity and reliability of an Arabic-language version of the postpartum specific anxiety scale research short-form in Jordan. BIRTH-ISSUES IN PERINATAL CARE, 51(4), 708-718. doi:10.1111/birt.12840
Validation of the Spanish-language version of The Postpartum Specific Anxiety Scale Research Short Form: PSAS-ES-RSF
Postpartum-Specific Anxiety and Maternal-Infant Bonding: A Predictive Validity Study amongst Italian Women
Ionio, C., Ciuffo, G., Christiansen, P., Della Vedova, A. M., Fallon, V., Figlino, M. F., . . . Bramante, A. (2024). Postpartum-Specific Anxiety and Maternal-Infant Bonding: A Predictive Validity Study amongst Italian Women. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF INVESTIGATION IN HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY AND EDUCATION, 14(6), 1614-1626. doi:10.3390/ejihpe14060107
The social and healthcare professional support drawn upon by women antenatally during the COVID-19 pandemic: A recurrent, cross-sectional, thematic analysis
Jackson, L., Davies, S. M., Gaspar, M., Podkujko, A., Harrold, J. A., Pascalis, L. D. E., . . . Silverio, S. A. (2024). The social and healthcare professional support drawn upon by women antenatally during the COVID-19 pandemic: A recurrent, cross-sectional, thematic analysis. Midwifery, 133, 103995. doi:10.1016/j.midw.2024.103995
Virtual reality interventions designed to support parents during and throughout the first year after birth: A scoping review.
Fallon, V., Davies, S. M., Silverio, S., & Creagh, L. (2024). Virtual reality interventions designed to support parents during and throughout the first year after birth: A scoping review.. Digital health, 10, 20552076241245373. doi:10.1177/20552076241245373
An interpretive phenomenological analysis of the experiences of mothers who continue to breastfeed despite facing difficulties
Hacking, M., Jackson, L., Fallon, V., Harrold, J. A., Davie, P., Silverio, S. A., & Slade, P. (2024). An interpretive phenomenological analysis of the experiences of mothers who continue to breastfeed despite facing difficulties. WOMEN AND BIRTH, 37(2), 387-393. doi:10.1016/j.wombi.2023.12.001
Experiences of postpartum anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic: A mixed methods study and demographic analysis
Mamrath, S., Greenfield, M., Fernandez Turienzo, C., Fallon, V., & Silverio, S. A. (2024). Experiences of postpartum anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic: A mixed methods study and demographic analysis. PLOS ONE, 19(3). doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0297454
A consensus statement on perinatal mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic and recommendations for post-pandemic recovery and re-build
Silverio, S. A., Jackson, L., Greenfield, M., Payne, E., Sheen, K., & Magee, L. A. (2024). A consensus statement on perinatal mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic and recommendations for post-pandemic recovery and re-build. JOURNAL OF REPRODUCTIVE AND INFANT PSYCHOLOGY, 42(6), 1311. Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/
A consensus statement on perinatal mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic and recommendations for post-pandemic recovery and re-build
Jackson, L., Greenfield, M., Payne, E., Burgess, K., Oza, M., Storey, C., . . . Silverio, S. A. (2024). A consensus statement on perinatal mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic and recommendations for post-pandemic recovery and re-build. FRONTIERS IN GLOBAL WOMENS HEALTH, 5. doi:10.3389/fgwh.2024.1347388
Anxiety, depression, and perceived wellbeing in antenatal women at risk of preterm birth: a retrospective cohort study
Worrall, S., Christiansen, P., Carlisle, N., Fallon, V., Khalil, A., Shennan, A. H., . . . UK, P. C. N. (2024). Anxiety, depression, and perceived wellbeing in antenatal women at risk of preterm birth: a retrospective cohort study. FRONTIERS IN GLOBAL WOMENS HEALTH, 5. doi:10.3389/fgwh.2024.1511352
Associations between prematurity, postpartum anxiety, neonatal intensive care unit admission, and stress
Worrall, S., Christiansen, P., Khalil, A., Silverio, S. A., & Fallon, V. (2024). Associations between prematurity, postpartum anxiety, neonatal intensive care unit admission, and stress. FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY, 15. doi:10.3389/fpsyt.2024.1323773
Attitudes towards parenthood and fertility-related knowledge in young adults in higher education settings
De Pascalis, L., Jackson, L., Vass, V., Worrall, S., & Fallon, V. (2024). Attitudes towards parenthood and fertility-related knowledge in young adults in higher education settings. In JOURNAL OF REPRODUCTIVE AND INFANT PSYCHOLOGY Vol. 42 (pp. 1217). Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/
Freedom for some, but not for Mum: the reproductive injustice associated with pandemic ‘Freedom Day’ for perinatal women in the United Kingdom
Silverio, S. A., Harris, E. J., Jackson, L., Fallon, V., Easter, A., Dadelszen, P. V., . . . Magee, L. A. (2024). Freedom for some, but not for Mum: the reproductive injustice associated with pandemic ‘Freedom Day’ for perinatal women in the United Kingdom. Frontiers in Public Health, 12. doi:10.3389/fpubh.2024.1389702
Psychosocial predictors of post-natal anxiety and depression: Using Structural Equation Modelling to investigate the relationship between pressure to breastfeed, health care professional support, post-natal guilt and shame, and post-natal anxiety and depression within an infant feeding context
Jackson, L., Fallon, V., Harrold, J. A., & De Pascalis, L. (2024). Psychosocial predictors of post-natal anxiety and depression: Using Structural Equation Modelling to investigate the relationship between pressure to breastfeed, health care professional support, post-natal guilt and shame, and post-natal anxiety and depression within an infant feeding context. MATERNAL AND CHILD NUTRITION, 20(1). doi:10.1111/mcn.13558
Reflections on a successful year of the Society for Reproductive and Infant Psychology
Alderdice, F., Ayers, S., Batorowicz, E., Caparros-Gonzalez, R. A., Carone, N., Darwin, Z., . . . Worobey, J. (2024). Reflections on a successful year of the Society for Reproductive and Infant Psychology. JOURNAL OF REPRODUCTIVE AND INFANT PSYCHOLOGY, 42(1), 1-4. doi:10.1080/02646838.2023.2288447
2023
Posttraumatic stress symptoms and postpartum anxiety among palestinian women: the mediating roles of self-esteem and social support
Bdier, D., Mahamid, F., Fallon, V., & Amir, M. (2023). Posttraumatic stress symptoms and postpartum anxiety among palestinian women: the mediating roles of self-esteem and social support. BMC WOMENS HEALTH, 23(1). doi:10.1186/s12905-023-02567-x
Psychometric evaluation of the postpartum specific anxiety scale - research short-form among Iranian women (PSAS-IR-RSF) (vol 23, 531, 2023)
Mashayekh-Amiri, S., Jafarabadi, M. A., Davies, S. M., Silverio, S. A., Fallon, V., Montazeri, M., & Mirghafourvand, M. (2023). Psychometric evaluation of the postpartum specific anxiety scale - research short-form among Iranian women (PSAS-IR-RSF) (vol 23, 531, 2023). BMC PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH, 23(1). doi:10.1186/s12884-023-05883-0
Psychometric evaluation of the postpartum specific anxiety scale - research short-form among iranian women (PSAS-IR-RSF)
Mashayekh-Amiri, S., Jafarabadi, M. A., Davies, S. M., Silverio, S. A. A., Fallon, V., Montazeri, M., & Mirghafourvand, M. (2023). Psychometric evaluation of the postpartum specific anxiety scale - research short-form among iranian women (PSAS-IR-RSF). BMC PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH, 23(1). doi:10.1186/s12884-023-05855-4
Validation of the Iranian version of the Postpartum Specific Anxiety Scale 12-item research short-form for use during global crises (PSAS-IR-RSF-C)
Mashayekh-Amiri, S., Jafarabadi, M. A., Montazeri, M., Fallon, V., Silverio, S. A., & Mirghafourvand, M. (2023). Validation of the Iranian version of the Postpartum Specific Anxiety Scale 12-item research short-form for use during global crises (PSAS-IR-RSF-C). BMC PSYCHIATRY, 23(1). doi:10.1186/s12888-023-04998-0
The identification and measurement of postpartum anxiety in England: A Delphi survey
Worrall, S., Harris, E. J., Silverio, S. A., & Fallon, V. (2023). The identification and measurement of postpartum anxiety in England: A Delphi survey. Journal of Psychiatric Research. doi:10.1016/j.jpsychires.2023.10.041
Core outcome measurement instruments for use in clinical and research settings for adults with post-COVID-19 condition: an international Delphi consensus study.
Gorst, S. L., Seylanova, N., Dodd, S. R., Harman, N. L., O'Hara, M., Terwee, C. B., . . . PC-COS study group. (2023). Core outcome measurement instruments for use in clinical and research settings for adults with post-COVID-19 condition: an international Delphi consensus study.. The Lancet. Respiratory medicine, S2213-2600(23)00370-3. doi:10.1016/s2213-2600(23)00370-3
The Italian language postpartum specific anxiety scale [PSAS-IT]: translation, psychometric evaluation, and validation.
Ionio, C., Ciuffo, G., Landoni, M., Smorti, M., Della Vedova, A. M., Christiansen, P., . . . Bramante, A. (2023). The Italian language postpartum specific anxiety scale [PSAS-IT]: translation, psychometric evaluation, and validation.. Frontiers in psychiatry, 14, 1208613. doi:10.3389/fpsyt.2023.1208613
Psychometric evaluation and validation of the Postpartum Specific Anxiety Scale for the Spanish-speaking population: PSAS-ES
Costas-Ramon, N., Silverio, S. A., Fallon, V., & Aparicio-Garcia, M. E. (2023). Psychometric evaluation and validation of the Postpartum Specific Anxiety Scale for the Spanish-speaking population: PSAS-ES. GENERAL HOSPITAL PSYCHIATRY, 83, 59-65. doi:10.1016/j.genhosppsych.2023.04.011
The antenatal psychological experiences of women during two phases of the COVID-19 pandemic: A recurrent, cross-sectional, thematic analysis
Jackson, L., Davies, S. M. A., Podkujko, A., Gaspar, M. K., De Pascalis, L. L. D. A., Harrold, J., . . . Silverio, S. (2023). The antenatal psychological experiences of women during two phases of the COVID-19 pandemic: A recurrent, cross-sectional, thematic analysis. PLOS ONE, 18(6). doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0285270
The relationship between prematurity and maternal mental health during the first postpartum year
Worrall, S., Silverio, S. A., & Fallon, V. M. (2023). The relationship between prematurity and maternal mental health during the first postpartum year. Journal of Neonatal Nursing, 29(3), 511-518. doi:10.1016/j.jnn.2022.10.002
The content, experiences and outcomes of interventions designed to increase early skin-to-skin contact in high-income settings: A mixed-methods systematic review
Moran, C., Thomson, G., Moran, V., & Fallon, V. (2023). The content, experiences and outcomes of interventions designed to increase early skin-to-skin contact in high-income settings: A mixed-methods systematic review. ACTA PAEDIATRICA, 112(2), 200-221. doi:10.1111/apa.16575
'It's a crutch': A qualitative exploration of UK police employees' experiences of at-risk alcohol consumption or abstinence<SUP>1</SUP>
Irizar, P., Jackson, L., Gage, S. H., Bell, S., Piper, R., Fallon, V., & Goodwin, L. (2022). 'It's a crutch': A qualitative exploration of UK police employees' experiences of at-risk alcohol consumption or abstinence<SUP>1</SUP>. POLICING-A JOURNAL OF POLICY AND PRACTICE. doi:10.1093/police/paac052
Exploring the reasons why mothers do not breastfeed, to inform and enable better support
Roberts, D., Jackson, L., Davie, P., Zhao, C., Harrold, J. A., Fallon, V., & Silverio, S. A. (2023). Exploring the reasons why mothers do not breastfeed, to inform and enable better support. FRONTIERS IN GLOBAL WOMENS HEALTH, 4. doi:10.3389/fgwh.2023.1148719
The feasibility and acceptability of a single-session Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) intervention to support women self-reporting fear of childbirth in a first pregnancy
Howard, S., Houghton, C. M. G., White, R., Fallon, V., & Slade, P. (2023). The feasibility and acceptability of a single-session Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) intervention to support women self-reporting fear of childbirth in a first pregnancy. PSYCHOLOGY & HEALTH, 38(11), 1460-1481. doi:10.1080/08870446.2021.2024190
2022
Resilience and post-traumatic growth in the transition to motherhood during the COVID-19 pandemic: A qualitative exploratory study
Thomson, G., Cook, J., Nowland, R., Donnellan, W. J., Topalidou, A., Jackson, L., & Fallon, V. (2022). Resilience and post-traumatic growth in the transition to motherhood during the COVID-19 pandemic: A qualitative exploratory study. SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF CARING SCIENCES, 36(4), 1143-1155. doi:10.1111/scs.13087
Postpartum women's experiences of social and healthcare professional support during the COVID-19 pandemic: A recurrent cross-sectional thematic analysis
Jackson, L., De Pascalis, L., Harrold, J. A., Fallon, V., & Silverio, S. A. (2022). Postpartum women's experiences of social and healthcare professional support during the COVID-19 pandemic: A recurrent cross-sectional thematic analysis. WOMEN AND BIRTH, 35(5), 511-520. doi:10.1016/j.wombi.2021.10.002
A latent class analysis of health risk behaviours in the UK Police Service and their associations with mental health and job strain.
Irizar, P., Gage, S. H., Fallon, V., & Goodwin, L. (2022). A latent class analysis of health risk behaviours in the UK Police Service and their associations with mental health and job strain.. BMC psychiatry, 22(1), 426. doi:10.1186/s12888-022-04054-3
The Postpartum Specific Anxiety Scale: Confirmatory factor analyses and relationships with birth experience
Fallon, V., Davies, S. M., Christiansen, P., Harrold, J. A., & Silverio, S. A. (2022). The Postpartum Specific Anxiety Scale: Confirmatory factor analyses and relationships with birth experience. In ARCHIVES OF WOMENS MENTAL HEALTH Vol. 25 (pp. 655-665). doi:10.1007/s00737-022-01233-9
Exclusive Breastfeeding Duration and Perceptions of Infant Sleep: The Mediating Role of Postpartum Anxiety
Davies, S. M., Todd-Leonida, B. F., Fallon, V. M., & Silverio, S. A. (2022). Exclusive Breastfeeding Duration and Perceptions of Infant Sleep: The Mediating Role of Postpartum Anxiety. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH, 19(8). doi:10.3390/ijerph19084494
Maternal guilt and shame in the postpartum infant feeding context: A concept analysis
Jackson, L., Fallon, V., Harrold, J., & De Pascalis, L. (2022). Maternal guilt and shame in the postpartum infant feeding context: A concept analysis. MIDWIFERY, 105. doi:10.1016/j.midw.2021.103205
The influence of experimental confederate peers on children's food intake: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Sharps, M. A., Coulthard, H., Salvy, S. J., Ryan, S., & Fallon, V. (2022). The influence of experimental confederate peers on children's food intake: A systematic review and meta-analysis. APPETITE, 169. doi:10.1016/j.appet.2021.105863
A longitudinal qualitative assessment of barriers and facilitators affecting first time mother's feeding intentions, initiation, and outcomes
Silverio, S., Gubijev, A., Ashworth, D., & Fallon, V. (2022). A longitudinal qualitative assessment of barriers and facilitators affecting first time mother's feeding intentions, initiation, and outcomes. In JOURNAL OF REPRODUCTIVE AND INFANT PSYCHOLOGY Vol. 40 (pp. XLV). Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/
A mixed-methods investigation into the relationships between paternal attitudes, paternal involvement, and infant-feeding outcomes
Atkinson, L., Silverio, S., Bick, D., & Fallon, V. (2022). A mixed-methods investigation into the relationships between paternal attitudes, paternal involvement, and infant-feeding outcomes. In JOURNAL OF REPRODUCTIVE AND INFANT PSYCHOLOGY Vol. 40 (pp. XL-XLI). Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/
Modelling the relationship between antecedents and consequences of maternal guilt and shame
Jackson, L., De Pascalis, L., Harrold, J., & Fallon, V. (2022). Modelling the relationship between antecedents and consequences of maternal guilt and shame. In JOURNAL OF REPRODUCTIVE AND INFANT PSYCHOLOGY Vol. 40 (pp. XLIV). Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/
Postpartum specific anxiety in a French population: Validation of the French version of the Postpartum Specific Anxiety Scale [PSAS-FR]
Infante-Gil, L., Silverio, S. A., Fallon, V., & Wendland, J. (2022). Postpartum specific anxiety in a French population: Validation of the French version of the Postpartum Specific Anxiety Scale [PSAS-FR]. PERSPECTIVES IN PSYCHIATRIC CARE, 58(1), 418-428. doi:10.1111/ppc.12808
Second-line strategies for infant feeding: A qualitative study of antenatal and postnatal women
Ellerington, S., Silverio, S., Murray, C., Harrold, J., & Fallon, V. (2022). Second-line strategies for infant feeding: A qualitative study of antenatal and postnatal women. In JOURNAL OF REPRODUCTIVE AND INFANT PSYCHOLOGY Vol. 40 (pp. XLIII). Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/
2021
A validation of the Postpartum Specific Anxiety Scale 12-item research short-form for use during global crises with five translations
Silverio, S. A., Davies, S. M., Christiansen, P., Aparicio-Garcia, M. E., Bramante, A., Chen, P., . . . Fallon, V. (2021). A validation of the Postpartum Specific Anxiety Scale 12-item research short-form for use during global crises with five translations. BMC PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH, 21(1). doi:10.1186/s12884-021-03597-9
Creation and validation of the Postpartum Specific Anxiety Scale Research Short-Form (PSAS-RSF)
Davies, S. M., Christiansen, P., Harrold, J. A., Silverio, S. A., & Fallon, V. (2021). Creation and validation of the Postpartum Specific Anxiety Scale Research Short-Form (PSAS-RSF). ARCHIVES OF WOMENS MENTAL HEALTH, 24(6), 957-969. doi:10.1007/s00737-021-01114-7
Postpartum women's psychological experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic: a modified recurrent cross-sectional thematic analysis
Jackson, L., De Pascalis, L., Harrold, J. A., Fallon, V., & Silverio, S. A. (2021). Postpartum women's psychological experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic: a modified recurrent cross-sectional thematic analysis. BMC PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH, 21(1). doi:10.1186/s12884-021-04071-2
Preliminary findings on the experiences of care for parents who suffered perinatal bereavement during the COVID-19 pandemic
Silverio, S. A., Easter, A., Storey, C., Jurkovic, D., & Sandall, J. (2021). Preliminary findings on the experiences of care for parents who suffered perinatal bereavement during the COVID-19 pandemic. BMC PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH, 21(1). doi:10.1186/s12884-021-04292-5
Psychometric evaluation of the postpartum specific anxiety scale in an Iranian population (PSAS-IR)
Hasanzadeh, R., Jafarabadi, M. A., Hasanpour, S., Fallon, V., Silverio, S. A., Montazeri, R., & Mirghafourvand, M. (2021). Psychometric evaluation of the postpartum specific anxiety scale in an Iranian population (PSAS-IR). BMC PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH, 21(1). doi:10.1186/s12884-021-04085-w
The role of perceived descriptive and injunctive norms on the self-reported frequency of meat and plant-based meal intake in UK-based adults
Sharps, M. A., Fallon, V., Ryan, S., & Coulthard, H. (2021). The role of perceived descriptive and injunctive norms on the self-reported frequency of meat and plant-based meal intake in UK-based adults. APPETITE, 167. doi:10.1016/j.appet.2021.105615
The prevalence of hazardous and harmful alcohol use across trauma-exposed occupations: A meta-analysis and meta-regression
Irizar, P., Puddephatt, J. -A., Gage, S. H., Fallon, V., & Goodwin, L. (2021). The prevalence of hazardous and harmful alcohol use across trauma-exposed occupations: A meta-analysis and meta-regression. DRUG AND ALCOHOL DEPENDENCE, 226. doi:10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2021.108858
Use of motivational interviewing in behavioural interventions among adults with obesity: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Makin, H., Chisholm, A., Fallon, V., & Goodwin, L. (2021). Use of motivational interviewing in behavioural interventions among adults with obesity: A systematic review and meta-analysis. CLINICAL OBESITY, 11(4). doi:10.1111/cob.12457
Guilt, shame, and postpartum infant feeding outcomes: A systematic review
Jackson, L., De Pascalis, L., Harrold, J., & Fallon, V. (2021). Guilt, shame, and postpartum infant feeding outcomes: A systematic review. MATERNAL AND CHILD NUTRITION, 17(3). doi:10.1111/mcn.13141
Relationships between paternal attitudes, paternal involvement, and infant-feeding outcomes: Mixed-methods findings from a global on-line survey of English-speaking fathers
Atkinson, L., Silverio, S. A., Bick, D., & Fallon, V. (2021). Relationships between paternal attitudes, paternal involvement, and infant-feeding outcomes: Mixed-methods findings from a global on-line survey of English-speaking fathers. MATERNAL AND CHILD NUTRITION, 17. doi:10.1111/mcn.13147
Psychosocial experiences of postnatal women during the COVID-19 pandemic: A UK-wide study of prevalence rates and risk factors for clinically relevant depression and anxiety.
Fallon, V., Davies, S., Silverio, S., Jackson, L., De Pascalis, L., & Harrold, J. (2021). Psychosocial experiences of postnatal women during the COVID-19 pandemic: A UK-wide study of prevalence rates and risk factors for clinically relevant depression and anxiety.. Journal of Psychiatric Research. doi:10.1016/j.jpsychires.2021.01.048
Maternal-infant bonding and perceptions of infant temperament: The mediating role of maternal mental health
Davies, S. M., Silverio, S. A., Christiansen, P., & Fallon, V. (2021). Maternal-infant bonding and perceptions of infant temperament: The mediating role of maternal mental health. Journal of Affective Disorders, 282, 1323-1329. doi:10.1016/j.jad.2021.01.023
Challenges and opportunities for child health services in responses to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Newham, J. J., Fallon, V., & Darwin, Z. (2021). Challenges and opportunities for child health services in responses to the COVID-19 pandemic.. Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology, 39(2), 111-113. doi:10.1080/02646838.2021.1890422
Lockdown study finds undiagnosed mental health crisis among new mothers.
Fallon, V., Silverio, S., & Davies, S. (2021). Lockdown study finds undiagnosed mental health crisis among new mothers.. The Conversation. Retrieved from https://theconversation.com/
Menstrual Cycle Phase, Hormonal Contraception, and Alcohol Consumption in Premenopausal Females: A Systematic Review
Warren, J. G. G., Fallon, V. M. M., Goodwin, L., Gage, S. H. H., & Rose, A. K. K. (2021). Menstrual Cycle Phase, Hormonal Contraception, and Alcohol Consumption in Premenopausal Females: A Systematic Review. FRONTIERS IN GLOBAL WOMENS HEALTH, 2. doi:10.3389/fgwh.2021.745263
The prevalence of hazardous and harmful drinking in the UK Police Service, and their co-occurrence with job strain and mental health problems
Irizar, P., Gage, S. H., Field, M., Fallon, V., & Goodwin, L. (2021). The prevalence of hazardous and harmful drinking in the UK Police Service, and their co-occurrence with job strain and mental health problems. EPIDEMIOLOGY AND PSYCHIATRIC SCIENCES, 30. doi:10.1017/S2045796021000366
Use of motivational interviewing to support weight-related behaviour change in obesity care: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Makin, H., Chisholm, A., Fallon, V., & Goodwin, L. (2021). Use of motivational interviewing to support weight-related behaviour change in obesity care: a systematic review and meta-analysis. In INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE Vol. 28 (pp. S71). Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/
When a Mother’s Love Is Not Enough: A Cross-Cultural Critical Review of Anxiety, Attachment, Maternal Ambivalence, Abandonment, and Infanticide
Silverio, S. A., Wilkinson, C., Fallon, V., Bramante, A., & Staneva, A. A. (2021). When a Mother’s Love Is Not Enough: A Cross-Cultural Critical Review of Anxiety, Attachment, Maternal Ambivalence, Abandonment, and Infanticide. In International Handbook of Love (pp. 291-315). Springer International Publishing. doi:10.1007/978-3-030-45996-3_16
2020
Preprint: Eating like family and friends: the role of perceived descriptive and injunctive norms on the frequency of meat and plant-based meal intake in UK-based adults
Fear of childbirth : psychological and medical interventions
Howard, S. (2020). Fear of childbirth : psychological and medical interventions.
2019
Postpartum-specific anxiety and maternal bonding: Further evidence to support the use of childbearing specific mood tools
Fallon, V., Silverio, S. A., Halford, J. C. G., Bennett, K. M., & Harrold, J. A. (2019). Postpartum-specific anxiety and maternal bonding: Further evidence to support the use of childbearing specific mood tools. Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology, 1-11. doi:10.1080/02646838.2019.1680960
The impact of the UK Baby Friendly Initiative on maternal and infant health outcomes: A mixed methods systematic review
Fallon, V., Harrold, J. A., & Chisholm, A. (2019). The impact of the UK Baby Friendly Initiative on maternal and infant health outcomes: A mixed methods systematic review. Maternal and Child Nutrition, 15(3). doi:10.1111/mcn.12778
Maternal bonding and perceptions of infant temperament: The mediating role of maternal mental health
Davies, S., Silverio, S., & Fallon, V. (2019). Maternal bonding and perceptions of infant temperament: The mediating role of maternal mental health. In JOURNAL OF REPRODUCTIVE AND INFANT PSYCHOLOGY Vol. 37 (pp. 27). Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/
Maternal guilt and shame within the context of infant-feeding: a concept analysis
Jackson, L., De Pascalis, L., Harrold, J., & Fallon, V. (2019). Maternal guilt and shame within the context of infant-feeding: a concept analysis. In JOURNAL OF REPRODUCTIVE AND INFANT PSYCHOLOGY Vol. 37 (pp. 38). Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/
Perinatal specific anxiety: A longitudinal grounded theory analysis of origin, presentation, and course.
Silverio, S., McCabe, L., Bennett, K., Harrold, J., & Fallon, V. (2019). Perinatal specific anxiety: A longitudinal grounded theory analysis of origin, presentation, and course.. In JOURNAL OF REPRODUCTIVE AND INFANT PSYCHOLOGY Vol. 37 (pp. 26). Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/
Postpartum specific anxiety as a predictor of maternal bonding: Further evidence for childbearing specific measures of mood
Fallon, V., Silverio, S., Halford, J., & Harrold, J. (2019). Postpartum specific anxiety as a predictor of maternal bonding: Further evidence for childbearing specific measures of mood. In JOURNAL OF REPRODUCTIVE AND INFANT PSYCHOLOGY Vol. 37 (pp. 28). Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/
2018
Postpartum-specific anxiety as a predictor of infant-feeding outcomes and perceptions of infant-feeding behaviours: new evidence for childbearing specific measures of mood
Fallon, V., Halford, J. C. G., Bennett, K., & Harrold, J. A. (2018). Postpartum-specific anxiety as a predictor of infant-feeding outcomes and perceptions of infant-feeding behaviours: new evidence for childbearing specific measures of mood. Archives of Women's Mental Health, 21, 181-191. doi:10.1007/s00737-017-0775-0
Exploring the emotional impact of breastfeeding difficulties in the context of continued breastfeeding
Hacking, M. (2018). Exploring the emotional impact of breastfeeding difficulties in the context of continued breastfeeding.
IMPACT OF THE BABY-FRIENDLY HOSPITAL INITIATIVE ON BREASTFEEDING AND MATERNAL AND INFANT HEALTH IN THE UK: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW.
Fallon, V. (2018). IMPACT OF THE BABY-FRIENDLY HOSPITAL INITIATIVE ON BREASTFEEDING AND MATERNAL AND INFANT HEALTH IN THE UK: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW.. In ANNALS OF BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE Vol. 52 (pp. S507). Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/
2017
The Emotional and Practical Experiences of Formula-Feeding Mothers
Fallon, V., Komninou, S., Bennett, K. M., Halford, J. C. G., & Harrold, J. A. (2017). The Emotional and Practical Experiences of Formula-Feeding Mothers. Maternal and Child Nutrition, 13(4). doi:10.1111/mcn.12392
Differences in the emotional and practical experiences of exclusively breast feeding and combination feeding mothers
Komninou, S., Fallon, V., Grovenor Halford, J. C., & Harrold, J. A. (2017). Differences in the emotional and practical experiences of exclusively breast feeding and combination feeding mothers. Maternal and Child Nutrition, 13(3). doi:10.1111/mcn.12364
Examining maternal anxiety and infant feeding from pregnancy to parenthood.
Fallon, V. (2017, April 6). Examining maternal anxiety and infant feeding from pregnancy to parenthood.. (University of Liverpool).
2016
Postpartum Anxiety and Infant-Feeding Outcomes: A Systematic Review
Fallon, V., Groves, R., Halford, J., Bennett, K., & Harrold, J. (2016). Postpartum Anxiety and Infant-Feeding Outcomes: A Systematic Review. Journal of Human Lactation, 32(4), 740-758. doi:10.1177/0890334416662241
The Postpartum Specific Anxiety Scale: development and preliminary validation
Fallon, V., Halford, J. C. G., Bennett, K., & Harrold, J. (2016). The Postpartum Specific Anxiety Scale: development and preliminary validation. Archives of Women's Mental Health, 19, 1079-1090. doi:10.1007/s00737-016-0658-9
2015
Prenatal Anxiety and Acute Infant Feeding Outcomes: A Systematic Review
Fallon, V., Bennett, K., & Harrold, J. (2015). Prenatal Anxiety and Acute Infant Feeding Outcomes: A Systematic Review. Journal of Human Lactation, 32(1), 53-66. doi:10.1177/0890334415604129