Dr Sophia Komninou

Darlithydd Maeth Iechyd y Cyhoedd

Public Health

sofia.komninou@abertawe.ac.uk

Ar gael ar gyfer Goruchwyliaeth Ôl-raddedig

Dolenni Ymchwil

Trosolwg

Mae Sophia yn ymchwilydd rhyngddisgyblaethol gyda chefndir ar Faeth a Deieteg gydag arbenigedd mewn Gordewdra a Rheoli Pwysau.

Mae ei gwaith PhD yn disgyn i faes Seicoleg Iechyd ac yn canolbwyntio ar effaith maeth cyn-geni ac arferion bwydo rhieni, yn bwydo llaeth ac yn diddyfnu, ar ymddygiad bwyta babanod a phlant bach. Yn fwy penodol, edrychodd ar sut mae llaeth ac arferion bwydo cyflenwol yn effeithio ar ganlyniadau, fel derbyn llysiau ac ymddygiad bwyta'n gynnar, gan ddefnyddio amrywiaeth o ddulliau.

Mae ei diddordeb ymchwil yn cynnwys arferion bwydo rhieni a datblygu blynyddoedd cynnar.

Ar hyn o bryd mae hi'n Ddarlithydd ar Iechyd Cyhoeddus Babanod a Phlant ym Mhrifysgol Abertawe.

Meysydd Arbenigedd

Bwydo Babanod
Diddyfnu
Ffurfio dewisiadau bwyd
Arferion bwydo rhieni

Cyhoeddiadau

Uchafbwyntiau Ymchwil

Jordan, S., Bromley, R., Damase-Michel, C., Given, J., Komninou, S., Loane, M., Marfell, N., & Dolk, H. (2022). Breastfeeding, pregnancy, medicines, neurodevelopment, and population databases: the information desert. International Breastfeeding Journal, 17(1)
https://doi.org/10.1186/s13006-022-00494-5, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa60890
Komninou, S., Halford, J., Harrold, J., & Komninou, S. (2019). Differences in parental feeding styles and practices and toddler eating behaviour across complementary feeding methods: Managing expectations through consideration of effect size. Appetite, 137, 198-206.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.appet.2019.03.001, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa49617
Komninou, S., Fallon, V., Halford, J., Harrold, J., & Komninou, S. (2017). Differences in the emotional and practical experiences of exclusively breastfeeding and combination feeding mothers. Maternal & Child Nutrition, 13(3), e12364
https://doi.org/10.1111/mcn.12364, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa29927
Fallon, V., Komninou, S., Bennett, K., Halford, J., & Harrold, J. (2017). The emotional and practical experiences of formula-feeding mothers. Maternal & Child Nutrition, 13(4)
https://doi.org/10.1111/mcn.12392, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa29928
Komninou, S., Jordan, S., & Leon, S. (2023). Where are the data linking infant outcomes, breastfeeding and medicine exposure? A systematic scoping review. PLOS ONE, 18(4), e0284128
https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0284128, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa63442
http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0284128

Holl Ymchwil

Erthyglau Cylchgronau

Hollinrake, G., Komninou, S., & Brown, A. (2024). Use of baby food products during the complementary feeding period: What factors drive parents' choice of products?. Maternal & Child Nutrition, 20(4)
https://doi.org/10.1111/mcn.13689, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa67738
Komninou, S., Jordan, S., & Leon, S. (2023). Where are the data linking infant outcomes, breastfeeding and medicine exposure? A systematic scoping review. PLOS ONE, 18(4), e0284128
https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0284128, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa63442
http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0284128
Jordan, S., Bromley, R., Damase-Michel, C., Given, J., Komninou, S., Loane, M., Marfell, N., & Dolk, H. (2022). Breastfeeding, pregnancy, medicines, neurodevelopment, and population databases: the information desert. International Breastfeeding Journal, 17(1)
https://doi.org/10.1186/s13006-022-00494-5, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa60890
Komninou, S., Halford, J., Harrold, J., & Komninou, S. (2019). Differences in parental feeding styles and practices and toddler eating behaviour across complementary feeding methods: Managing expectations through consideration of effect size. Appetite, 137, 198-206.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.appet.2019.03.001, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa49617
Fallon, V., Komninou, S., Bennett, K., Halford, J., & Harrold, J. (2017). The emotional and practical experiences of formula-feeding mothers. Maternal & Child Nutrition, 13(4)
https://doi.org/10.1111/mcn.12392, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa29928
Komninou, S., Fallon, V., Halford, J., Harrold, J., & Komninou, S. (2017). Differences in the emotional and practical experiences of exclusively breastfeeding and combination feeding mothers. Maternal & Child Nutrition, 13(3), e12364
https://doi.org/10.1111/mcn.12364, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa29927

Cynnyrch Ymchwil Arall

Jordan, S. & Komninou, S. (n.d.) Breastfeeding: mothers taking prescription medicines faced with a lack of information – new review
SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa64754

Goruchwyliaeth

Introducing solids and the cost-of-living crisis: the impact of household food security status on infant and young child food security status. (cyfredol)

PhD

Goruchwyliwr arall: Prof Amy Brown
Pregnancy and the cost of living crisis: the impact of food insecurity on maternal self-efficacy and wellbeing (cyfredol)

PhD

Goruchwyliwr arall: Prof Amy Brown
Risk Factors for Burn Contractures in Lower Income Countries (dyfarnwyd 2022)

PhD

Goruchwyliwr arall: Dr Owen Bodger
The ethical development of undergraduate nursing students: A longitudinal parallel mixed-methods study (dyfarnwyd 2023)

PhD

Goruchwyliwr arall: Dr Hugh Upton

Goruchwyliwr arall: Dr Gideon Calder

Modiwlau a Addysgir

PM-001 Metabolism and Homeostasis

The module will provide the student with a broad overview of dietary requirements, digestion processes and associated anatomy, nutrient uptake and energetic metabolism processes within the human body. The catabolism of biomolecules for energy production will be covered and the role of the kidney in removal of by-products. The role of neuronal and hormonal systems in homeostatic control of the body will also be elaborated.
PPS108 Introduction to Research in Health and Social Care

This module provides an introduction to the origins of the most common theoretical perspectives used in health and social care research.
PPS206 Evaluating research evidence in Health and Social Care

This module is designed to enable the student to evaluate both qualitative and quantitative research evidence to enable them to identify the quality of quantitative research evidence and to bridge the gap between research and practice. This module builds upon the year one module PPS108 Introduction to Research in Health and Social Care.
SHGM104 Nutrition for Public Health Improvement

The module applies public health and health promotion principles to nutrition. Nutrition is a key element to improving public health. Over-nutrition and under-nutrition are international problems that occur in developed as well as developing nations. The module includes an overview of basic nutrients and requirements through the life-cycle. We will focus on overweight and obesity, nutritional deficiencies, diabetes, coronary heart disease, and cancer. Nutritional policies and approaches to public health nutrition on a local, national and international level will be covered. The module develops the nutrition knowledge and skills required by health and social care professions and other interested individuals. Links to relevant sustainable development are made.
SHGM57 Dissertation (MSc Public Health and Health Promotion)

This module builds on the knowledge and skills developed in part one of the programme. Specifically, students will be prepared to work independently in order to critically explore the evidence base for a topic of interest or relevance to their own professional practice.
SHHD00 Dissertation

The aim of this module is for students to undertake an independent study on an approved topic related to child public health. This could involve empirical research or a literature review. Students will be given individual as well as group advice and support either in the selection of their chosen focus for literature review or with their research design, data collection and data analysis. All students will be given guidance in relation to the presentation and structure of their dissertation.

Dr Sophia Komninou

Cyfeiriad ebost

Dolenni Ymchwil

Trosolwg

Meysydd Arbenigedd

Cyhoeddiadau

Uchafbwyntiau Ymchwil

Holl Ymchwil

Erthyglau Cylchgronau

Cynnyrch Ymchwil Arall

Goruchwyliaeth

Introducing solids and the cost-of-living crisis: the impact of household food security status on infant and young child food security status. (cyfredol)

Pregnancy and the cost of living crisis: the impact of food insecurity on maternal self-efficacy and wellbeing (cyfredol)

Risk Factors for Burn Contractures in Lower Income Countries (dyfarnwyd 2022)

The ethical development of undergraduate nursing students: A longitudinal parallel mixed-methods study (dyfarnwyd 2023)

Modiwlau a Addysgir

PM-001 Metabolism and Homeostasis

PPS108 Introduction to Research in Health and Social Care

PPS206 Evaluating research evidence in Health and Social Care

SHGM104 Nutrition for Public Health Improvement

SHGM57 Dissertation (MSc Public Health and Health Promotion)

SHHD00 Dissertation