Improving perinatal healthcare access for women in contact with the criminal justice system

The Mother and Infant Research Unit is a group of researchers whose vision is to deliver world-leading, impactful research to improve the health and wellbeing of women, babies, children and their families, and to reduce health inequalities. We have a shared interests in working with individuals and groups who are often excluded from research to understand and improve their experiences of health and healthcare. 

We welcome proposals that focus on experiences and/or health outcomes, with the goal of improving perinatal healthcare access for women in contact with the criminal justice system. The focus is on women in prison and community settings and their babies, children, and families. Projects may include the experiences of mental health, breastfeeding, and access to services during the perinatal period. Creative and participatory methodologies are welcomed.  

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Our research community thrives on the diversity of students and staff which helps to make the University of Dundee a UK university of choice for postgraduate research. We welcome applications from all talented individuals and are committed to widening access to those who have the ability and potential to benefit from higher education.