A5032925203- LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy
- Community Health and Development
- Reproductive Health and Technologies
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Traumatic Brain Injury Research
- Gender Roles and Identity Studies
- Traumatic Brain Injury and Neurovascular Disturbances
- Psychotherapy Techniques and Applications
- Trauma and Emergency Care Studies
- Gender, Feminism, and Media
- African Sexualities and LGBTQ+ Issues
- Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders
- Interprofessional Education and Collaboration
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Diversity and Career in Medicine
- Disaster Management and Resilience
- Global Health Workforce Issues
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Resilience and Mental Health
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Obesity and Health Practices
- Attachment and Relationship Dynamics
- Botulinum Toxin and Related Neurological Disorders
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research
- Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology
University of East Anglia
2016-2024
Norwich University
1998-2021
Norwich Research Park
2018
London Metropolitan University
2013-2017
The Royal Free Hospital
2008
University College London
2008
Newcastle University
1997-1998
Mutual aid groups have been an indispensable part of the public response to COVID-19 pandemic. They provided many forms support, in particular grocery shopping which has enabled people self-isolate if required. While community solidarity during emergencies and disasters is common, previous studies shown that such behaviors tend decline over time, even when needs remain high. In this study, we address how mutual can be sustained time context We conducted 32 interviews with organizers support...
The objective of this article is to establish the prevalence spasticity in a random selection people with multiple sclerosis (MS) city Newcastle upon Tyne Northeast England. A secondary aim was assess adequacy current pharmacological intervention for and relationship between overall disability. study design simple comparison that examined differences functional independence 2 groups MS subdivided by presence clinically significant spasticity. total 68 adults diagnosis definite were included...
Objectives Information about the health behaviours of minority groups is essential for addressing inequalities. We evaluated association among lesbian, gay or bisexual (LGB) sexual orientation identity and smoking alcohol use in young people England. Design Data drawn from wave 6 Longitudinal Study Young People England (LSYPE). Setting Self-completion questionnaires during home visits, face-to-face interviews web-based questionnaires. Participants 7698 participants (3762 men) with...
At the onset of COVID-19 pandemic, thousands mutual aid groups were established on social media and operated as platforms through which people could offer or request support. Considering importance Facebook during early stages pandemic in United Kingdom but also lack empirical research regarding trajectories types support rendered available groups, our aims this paper are threefold; first, to examine trajectory support-related activity period between March-December 2020; second, compare...
Understanding the effects of population diversity on cancer-related experiences is a priority in oncology care. Previous research demonstrates inequalities arising from variation age, gender and ethnicity. Inequalities sexual orientation remain underexplored. Here, we report, for first time UK, quantitative secondary analysis 2013 UK National Cancer Patient Experience Survey which contains 70 questions specific aspects care, six overall care experiences. 68,737 individuals responded, whom...
Abstract Background Evidence on inequalities in mental health lesbian, gay, and bisexual people arises primarily from non-random samples. Aims To use a probability sample to study change between two survey points, 7 years apart; the contribution of minority stress; whether associations vary by age, gender, childhood sexual abuse, religious identification. Methods We analysed data 10 443 people, English population-based surveys (2007 2014), common disorder (CMD), hazardous alcohol use,...
Trust has been seen as a lynchpin of therapeutic relationships. Yet due to perceptions that anorexia is one the most difficult illnesses treat and patients are “treatment resistant”, achieving trust between patient treatment provider may be challenging. This article draws on qualitative data from 14 semi-structured interviews with women who have experience inpatient for in order analyse how distrust figured contexts. In so doing, upon feminist approaches which critical conceptions “devious”...
Objectives To assess the association between tobacco and hazardous alcohol use sexual orientation whether such an could be explained by other sociodemographic characteristics. Design Cross-sectional household survey conducted in 2014–2016. Setting England, UK. Participants Representative English population sample (pooled n=43 866). Main outcomes Sexual identity (lesbian/gay, bisexual, heterosexual, prefer-not-to-say); current (defined as Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test Score ≥8)....
This study aimed to explore how social distancing and self-isolation measures, at protecting vulnerable groups from COVID-19, affected the wellbeing physical activity levels among adults diagnosed with asthma. Twenty-seven participants took part across four online focus groups. Transcripts were analysed using thematic analysis. Participants reported becoming more health conscious due being labelled as vulnerable. Their relationship severity of their asthma was altered they making positive...
Dementia-friendly wards are recent developments to improve care for patients with dementia in acute hospitals. This qualitative study used focus groups understand the impact of friendly ward environments on nurses experiences caring acutely unwell dementia. Qualified and health assistants working an NHS Trust England discussed their perceptions a dementia-friendly environment. Four themes developed from thematic analysis: (1) ‘It doesn’t look like hospital’: A changed environment, (2) ‘More...
Individual interviews were conducted with six self-identified Muslim gay men living in London focusing on their experience of health service use. Transcripts analysed using interpretative phenomenological analysis. Analysis identified two major themes: the close(d) community and self-management healthcare professionals, detailing participants' concerns regarding risks disclosing sexuality; authentic identity - 'you're either a or you're gay, you can't be both' which delineated notions...
Purpose A mixed-methods study to evaluate Bystander Intervention Training (BiT), a simulation-based small-group training programme designed teach skills tackle discrimination.
Abstract Aim To offer a practical way in which the status of healthcare assistants (HCAs) can be increased by drawing on their experience, knowledge and skillset, whilst mentoring medical students during an HCA project. Design Qualitative, reflexive thematic analysis. Methods One‐to‐one semi‐structured interviews were conducted between April June 2019, with 13 participants. Participants included five assistants; three practice development nurses, two whom former HCAs; one registered general...
Abstract Introduction Research shows that medical students are graduating with inadequate teaching on diverse patients and insufficient experience of working patient groups. The inclusion from groups is necessary in healthcare to ensure adequately prepared for practice. In this study, we explored the perspectives General Practitioner (GP) tutors recruitment volunteer student primary clinical care placements. particular, focused current representation patients, barriers affecting their...