Ms Madeleine Benton
School of Psychology
College of Education, Behavioural and Social Sciences
Dr Benton has a particular interest in perinatal psychology and in developing and evaluating innovative, complex interventions that integrate perinatal physical and mental health, which address health inequalities to improve outcomes for women and their children.
She was awarded her PhD in 2020, undertaken in the School of Psychology at the University of Adelaide. Her doctorate included nested studies within a randomised controlled trial comparing advanced fetal monitoring with standard care to reduce emergency operative births. She used a mix of methods to examine psychosocial effects of monitoring.
Dr Benton is currently a postdoctoral research associate at the world-leading Psychological Medicine Department at King's College London. She remains a visiting research fellow at the University of Adelaide.
She is currently examining the mental health impact of medical conditions in pregnancy, developing complex interventions to improve maternal and infant health, and has a special interest in gestational diabetes, mother-infant bonding, and breastfeeding.
| Date | Position | Institution name |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 - 2020 | Research Officer | Wirltu Yarlu, The University of Adelaide |
| 2014 - 2016 | Academic Tutor | Wirltu Yarlu, The University of Adelaide |
| Date | Institution name | Country | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 - 2020 | The University of Adelaide | Australia | PhD in Psychology |
| 2016 - 2016 | The University of Adelaide | Australia | Bachelor of Psychological Science (Hons) |
| 2013 - 2015 | The University of Adelaide | Australia | Bachelor of Psychological Science |
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Benton, M., Bird, J., Pawlby, S., & Ismail, K. (2025). The impact of gestational diabetes mellitus on perceived mother-infant bonding: a qualitative study. Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology, 43(2), 487-500. Scopus4 WoS6 Europe PMC5 |
| 2025 | Benton, M., Hotung, N., Bird, J., Ismail, K., & Silverio, S. A. (2025). The (un)controlled body: A grounded theory analysis to conceptualise stigma for women with gestational diabetes mellitus. Journal of Health Psychology, 30(5), 871-886. Scopus9 WoS9 Europe PMC5 |
| 2025 | Pierret, A. C. S., Benton, M., Sen Gupta, P., & Ismail, K. (2025). A qualitative study of the mental health outcomes in people being treated for obesity and type 2 diabetes with glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists. Acta Diabetologica, 62(5), 731-742. Scopus10 WoS9 Europe PMC4 |
| 2025 | Sa'id, I. I. M., Hotung, N., Benton, M., Nadal, I. P., Baharom, A., Prina, M., . . . Chew, B. H. (2025). Process Evaluations of Interventions for the Prevention of Type 2 Diabetes in Women with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: A Systematic Review. Interactive Journal of Medical Research, 14, e51718-1-e51718-13. |
| 2025 | Benton, M., Salter, A., Wilkinson, C., Simpson, B., & Turnbull, D. (2025). Women's satisfaction with intrapartum fetal surveillance: A mixed-method study within the STan Australian randomised controlled trial (START). Midwifery, 140, 104193-1-104193-8. |
| 2025 | Benton, M., Waheed, N., & Ismail, K. (2025). From the shadows: A qualitative study of fathers' perspectives and experiences of their partner's gestational diabetes mellitus and its implications. Diabetic Medicine, 42(4), 9 pages. Scopus1 WoS1 Europe PMC1 |
| 2025 | Baykoca, J., Benton, M., Moran, P., Stuart, B., Glass, I., Price, H., & Ismail, K. (2025). Feasibility and acceptability of a two-phase survey for estimating the prevalence of mental disorders in adults with type 1 diabetes. Pilot and Feasibility Studies, 11(1), 10 pages. |
| 2025 | Benton, M., Payne, E., Waheed, N., Turner, K., Murphy, H. R., Skouteris, H., . . . Silverio, S. A. (2025). The Psychosocial and Healthcare Utilisation Experiences of Women With Gestational Diabetes Mellitus From Diagnosis to 12 Months Postnatal: A Protocol for a Qualitative, Longitudinal Interview Study. International Journal of Methods in Psychiatric Research, 34(3), 7 pages. Europe PMC1 |
| 2025 | Ismail, I. Z., Benton, M., Sobri, H. M., Baharom, A., Guess, N., Goldsmith, K., . . . Nadal, I. P. (2025). Barriers and facilitators to diabetes prevention support for women in Malaysia with gestational diabetes mellitus: A qualitative study. Pec Innovation, 7, 8 pages. |
| 2025 | Ayodeji, O., Benton, M., Orton, L., & Weich, S. (2025). The Lived Experiences of Individuals with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus with Poor Glycaemic Control in Nigeria: A Qualitative Study. Clinical Medicine Insights Endocrinology and Diabetes, 18. |
| 2024 | Côté, E. J. M., Benton, M., Gardner, R., & Tribe, R. (2024). Balancing benefits and risks of exercise in pregnancy: a qualitative analysis of social media discussion. BMJ Open Sport and Exercise Medicine, 10(4), 8 pages. Scopus4 WoS4 Europe PMC2 |
| 2024 | Schoenaker, D., Hall, J., Stewart, C., Hanley, S. J., Cassinelli, E. H., Benton, M., . . . Jacquemyn, Y. (2024). Tackling inequalities in preconception health and care: barriers, facilitators and recommendations for action from the 2023 UK preconception EMCR network conference. Journal of Developmental Origins of Health and Disease, 15, 7 pages. Scopus2 WoS2 Europe PMC2 |
| 2024 | Benton, M., Wittkowski, A., Edge, D., Reid, H. E., Quigley, T., Sheikh, Z., & Smith, D. M. (2024). Best practice recommendations for the integration of trauma-informed approaches in maternal mental health care within the context of perinatal trauma and loss: A systematic review of current guidance. Midwifery, 131, 12 pages. Scopus15 WoS15 Europe PMC9 |
| 2024 | Baykoca, J., Barry, E., & Benton, M. (2024). Factors Affecting Mother‐Infant Bonding in Women with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: A Cross‐Sectional Study. Reproductive, Female and Child Health, 3(4). |
| 2024 | Khan, M., Dave, A., Benton, M., Moss, N., & Kaler, M. K. (2024). Health literacy interventions for pregnant women with limited language proficiency in the country they live in: a systematic review. BMC Public Health, 24(1), 10 pages. Scopus3 WoS4 Europe PMC3 |
| 2024 | Benton, M., Ishikuro, M., Obara, T., Noda, A., Murakami, K., Kuriyama, S., & Ismail, K. (2024). The effect of gestational diabetes mellitus on postnatal mother-infant bonding: Findings from the Tohoku Medical Megabank Project Birth and Three-Generation Cohort Study. Preventive Medicine, 187, 5 pages. WoS1 |
| 2024 | Benton, M., Salter, A., Wilkinson, C., Simpson, B., & Turnbull, D. (2024). Psychosocial outcomes from one cohort participating in the STan Australian Randomised controlled Trial (START). Birth (Berkeley, Calif.), 51(3), 595-601. |
| 2023 | Benton, M., Cleal, B., Prina, M., Baykoca, J., Willaing, I., Price, H., & Ismail, K. (2023). Prevalence of mental disorders in people living with type 1 diabetes: A systematic literature review and meta-analysis. General Hospital Psychiatry, 80, 1-16. Scopus37 WoS34 Europe PMC32 |
| 2023 | Colley, J., Dambha‐Miller, H., Stuart, B., Bartholomew, J., Benton, M., Baykoca, J., & Price, H. (2023). Home monitoring of Haemoglobin A1c in diabetes: A systematic review and narrative synthesis on accuracy, reliability, and patient acceptability. Diabetic Medicine, 40(4), 15 pages. Scopus5 WoS5 Europe PMC3 |
| 2023 | Benton, M., Baykoca, J., Ismail, K., & Price, H. (2023). Healthcare professionals' experiences in identifying and supporting mental health problems in adults living with type 1 diabetes mellitus: A qualitative study. Diabetic Medicine, 40(7), 11 pages. Scopus9 WoS8 Europe PMC5 |
| 2023 | Benton, M., Davies, M., Ismail, K., & Lenzi, J. (2023). Gestational diabetes mellitus and its impact on the mother-infant relationship: A cohort study in the postnatal period. Preventive Medicine Reports, 34, 6 pages. Scopus3 WoS4 Europe PMC1 |
| 2023 | Benton, M., Silverio, S. A., & Ismail, K. (2023). “It feels like medically promoted disordered eating”: The psychosocial impact of gestational diabetes mellitus in the perinatal period. Plos One, 18(7 July), 16 pages. Scopus19 WoS20 Europe PMC20 |
| 2022 | Benton, M., Iman, I., Goldsmith, K., Forbes, A., Ching, S. M., Nadal, I. P., . . . Chew, B. H. (2022). A Mobile Phone App for the Prevention of Type 2 Diabetes in Malaysian Women with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: Protocol for a Feasibility Randomized Controlled Trial. Jmir Research Protocols, 11(9), 14 pages. Scopus3 WoS3 Europe PMC3 |
| 2022 | Yap, P. P. H., Papachristou Nadal, I., Rysinova, V., Basri, N. I., Samsudin, I. N., Forbes, A., . . . Chew, B. H. (2022). Study protocol on risk factors for the diagnosis of gestational diabetes mellitus in different trimesters and their relation to maternal and neonatal outcomes (GDM-RIDMAN). BMJ Open, 12(7), 12 pages. Scopus5 WoS4 Europe PMC4 |
| 2021 | Benton, M., Hearn, S., & Marmolejo Ramos, F. (2021). Indigenous students' experience and engagement with support at university: a mixed-method study. The Australian Journal of Indigenous Education, 50(2), 256-264. Scopus11 WoS8 |
| 2021 | Hearn, S., Benton, M., Funnell, S., & Marmolejo-Ramos, F. (2021). Investigation of the factors contributing to indigenous students’ retention and attrition rates at the University of Adelaide. Australian Journal of Indigenous Education, 50(1), 20-28. Scopus12 WoS10 |
| 2020 | Benton, M. R., Salter, A., Simpson, B., Wilkinson, C., & Turnbull, D. (2020). A qualitative study of a sample of women participating in an Australian randomised controlled trial of intrapartum fetal surveillance. Midwifery, 83, 1-9. Scopus4 WoS4 Europe PMC3 |
| 2020 | Benton, M. R., Tape, N., Deussen, A., Turnbull, D., & Dodd, J. (2020). Barriers to and facilitators for addressing overweight and obesity before conception: a qualitative study. Women and Birth, 34(5), 493-497. Scopus7 WoS8 Europe PMC7 |
| 2019 | Benton, M. R., Salter, A., Tape, N., Wilkinson, C., & Turnbull, D. (2019). Women’s psychosocial outcomes following an emergency caesarean section: a systematic literature review. BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 19(1), 535-1-535-24. Scopus63 WoS53 Europe PMC41 |
| 2019 | Turnbull, D., Salter, A., Simpson, B., Mol, B. W., Chandraharan, E., McPhee, A., . . . Wilkinson, C. (2019). Comparing the effect of STan (cardiotocographic electronic fetal monitoring (CTG) plus analysis of the ST segment of the fetal electrocardiogram) with CTG alone on emergency caesarean section rates: study protocol for the STan Australian Randomised controlled Trial (START). Trials, 20(1), 539. Scopus10 WoS9 Europe PMC5 |
| - | Pierret, A. C. S., Benton, M., Sen Gupta, P., & Ismail, K. (2024). A qualitative study of the mental health outcomes in people being treated for obesity and type 2 diabetes with glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists. Acta Diabetologica, 62(5), 731-742. |
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2019 | Benton, M. R. (2019). Women’s Experiences with Continuous Fetal Monitoring Alongside a Randomised Controlled Trial. In Conference Handbook. Melbourne, Australia. |
| 2018 | Benton, M. R. (2018). Investigation of the Factors Contributing to Indigenous Students’ Retention and Attrition Rates at the University of Adelaide. In Indigenous Higher Education. Melbourne. |
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2022 | Benton, M., Price, H., Prina, M., Willaing, I., Baykoca, A., Cleal, B., & Ismail, K. (2022). Prevalence of mental disorders in people living with type 1 diabetes: A systematic literature review and meta-analysis. Poster session presented at the meeting of DIABETIC MEDICINE. London: WILEY. |
| 2019 | Benton, M. R. (2019). Women’s Experiences with Continuous Fetal Monitoring Alongside a Randomised Controlled Trial. Poster session presented at the meeting of Florey Postgraduate Research Conference. |
| 2018 | Benton, M. R., Salter, N., Tape, N., Wilkinson, C., & Turnbull, D. (2018). Women’s psychosocial outcomes following an emergency caesarean section: A systematic literature review. Poster session presented at the meeting of International Marce Society Conference. Bangalore, India. |
| 2017 | Benton, M. R. (2017). Women’s Psychosocial Outcomes of a Randomised Controlled Trial of Pregnant Women Being Monitored During Labour with CTG or ST-Analysis (STan). Poster session presented at the meeting of Florey Postgraduate Research Conference. Australia. |
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2016 | Benton, M. R. (2016). Predictors of Women’s Psychosocial Outcomes of Outpatient Priming for Induction of Labour. (Undergraduate Dissertation). |
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Schoenaker, D., Hall, J., Stewart, C., Hanley, S., Cassinelli, E., Benton, M., . . . 2023 UK Preconception EMCR Network conference workshop participants. (2024). Tackling inequalities in preconception health and care: barriers, facilitators and recommendations for action from the 2023 UK Preconception EMCR Network conference. DOI |
Grants
A co-produced health literacy project in pregnant women who do not speak English from East London, Bart’s Charity London (£45,497).
Multimedia messaging to reduce diabetes-related stigma for women with gestational diabetes mellitus, a mixed-methods study. Diabetes UK (£240,039).
Evaluation of the Cheshire and Merseyside Smoking in Pregnancy Project (£19920).
King's Together Early Career Researcher Seed Funding Scheme (£1000).
NIHR Maudsley Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) Career Development Fellowship (£50,526).
Awards
2023: Society of Reproductive and Infant Psychology Flash Presentation Award.
2022: NIHR Academy Member Conference Poster Runner-up.
2022: Diabetes UK Psychological Care Digital Poster Award.
2021: University of Adelaide Student-led Teaching Award.
Health and Lifespan Developmental Psychology - Tutor 2017
Health and Lifespan Developmental Psychology - Tutor 2019
Indigenous People, Country, and Protocols - Tutor 2020
| Date | Role | Membership | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 - ongoing | Member | The Perinatal Society of Australia and New Zealand (PSANZ) | Australia |
| 2018 - ongoing | Member | Robinson Research Institute | Australia |
| 2017 - ongoing | Member | Australian and New Zealand Mental Health Association | Australia |
| 2017 - ongoing | Member | Healthy Development Adelaide | Australia |
| 2016 - ongoing | Member | Golden Key International Honour Society | Australia |
| 2013 - ongoing | Member | The University of Adelaide Psychology Students' Association | Australia |
| Date | Topic | Presented at | Institution | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 - ongoing | Women’s Psychosocial Outcomes of a Randomised Controlled Trial of Pregnant Women Being Monitored During Labour with CTG or ST-Analysis (STan) | 11th annual Florey International Postgraduate Research Conference | The University of Adelaide | Australia |
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