Abigail McNiven
ORCID: 0000-0001-5041-2095
· 9 papers in corpus
qualitative
2026
BACKGROUND: Existing qualitative research reports patient dissatisfaction with diagnostic processes for recurrent vulvovaginal thrush in primary care. This dissatisfaction centres on perceived diagnostic delays and a lack of clinical awaren…
other
2026
qualitative
2025
BACKGROUND: Endometriosis affects approximately 10% of those assigned female at birth. Diagnostic journeys can be complex. The average 8-9 years between presenting symptoms and diagnosis has not changed significantly despite guidance. AIM:…
other
2025
qualitative
2023
BACKGROUND: A consultation for the Women's Health Strategy for England in 2022 highlighted a need to understand and develop how general practice can support women's health needs. AIM: To understand the perspectives and experiences of prima…
other
2023
BACKGROUND: Women's health has historically lacked investment in research and development. Technologies that enhance women's health ('FemTech') could contribute to improving this. However, there has been little work to understand which prio…
qualitative
2022
Skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis are relatively prevalent health concerns in children, adolescents and young adults. Experiences of these dermatology diagnoses in adolescence have hitherto not been the focus of research, perhaps…
qualitative
2021
BACKGROUND: Endometriosis affects approximately 6-10% of women, with well documented delays between initial presentation with symptoms and diagnosis. In England, women typically seek help first in primary care, making this setting pivotal i…
other
2021