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Computer-mediated infertility support groups: An exploratory study of online experiences (2008)
Journal Article
Malik, S. H., & Coulson, N. S. (2008). Computer-mediated infertility support groups: An exploratory study of online experiences. Patient Education and Counseling, 73(1), 105-113. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pec.2008.05.024

Objective: Over recent years the Internet has become an increasingly popular source of support and information for infertility, with a growing number of online support groups now available to individuals affected by fertility problems. The aims of th... Read More about Computer-mediated infertility support groups: An exploratory study of online experiences.

Measuring perceived quality of life to assess health needs among people with MS: a community study in Derbyshire, UK (2008)
Journal Article
Vazirinejad, R., & Lilley, J. (2008). Measuring perceived quality of life to assess health needs among people with MS: a community study in Derbyshire, UK. Iranian Journal of Public Health, 37(3),

Background: To determine the health needs of people with multiple sclerosis living in the Southern Derbyshire region of the UK, using a quality of life postal questionnaire. Methods: This was a population-based survey using a postal questionnaire com... Read More about Measuring perceived quality of life to assess health needs among people with MS: a community study in Derbyshire, UK.

Exploring the communication of social support within virtual communities: A content analysis of messages posted to an online HIV/AIDS support group (2008)
Journal Article
Mo, P. K., & Coulson, N. S. (2008). Exploring the communication of social support within virtual communities: A content analysis of messages posted to an online HIV/AIDS support group. Cyberpsychology and Behavior, 11(3), 371-374. https://doi.org/10.1089/cpb.2007.0118

The present study examined the nature of social support exchanged within an online HIV/AIDS support group. Content analysis was conducted with reference to five types of social support (information support, tangible assistance, esteem support, networ... Read More about Exploring the communication of social support within virtual communities: A content analysis of messages posted to an online HIV/AIDS support group.

Guidelines for management of ischaemic stroke and transient ischaemic attack 2008 (2008)
Journal Article
Ringleb, P. A., Bousser, M., Ford, G., Bath, P. M., Brainin, M., Caso, V., …Walker, M. F. (2008). Guidelines for management of ischaemic stroke and transient ischaemic attack 2008. Cerebrovascular Diseases, 25(5), https://doi.org/10.1159/000131083

This article represents the update of the European Stroke Initiative Recommendations for Stroke Management. These guidelines cover both ischaemic stroke and transient ischaemic attacks, which are now considered to be a single entity. The article cove... Read More about Guidelines for management of ischaemic stroke and transient ischaemic attack 2008.

The male experience of infertility: A thematic analysis of an online infertility support group bulletin board (2008)
Journal Article
Malik, S. M., & Coulson, N. (2008). The male experience of infertility: A thematic analysis of an online infertility support group bulletin board. Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology, 26(1), 18-30. https://doi.org/10.1080/02646830701759777

Past research has suggested that men and women differ in their response to the experience of infertility. However, there is comparatively little research focusing specifically on the male perspective of infertility. The aim of this study was to exami... Read More about The male experience of infertility: A thematic analysis of an online infertility support group bulletin board.