A5088090958- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research
- Workplace Health and Well-being
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Employment and Welfare Studies
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Health disparities and outcomes
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
- Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- Resilience and Mental Health
- Behavioral Health and Interventions
- Mental Health and Patient Involvement
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Racial and Ethnic Identity Research
- Smoking Behavior and Cessation
- Schizophrenia research and treatment
- Neurotransmitter Receptor Influence on Behavior
- Romani and Gypsy Studies
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Child and Adolescent Health
University of Manchester
2022-2025
University of Liverpool
2020-2022
Ethnic inequities in COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy have been reported the United Kingdom (UK), and elsewhere. Explanations mainly focused on differences level of concern about side effects, lack trust development efficacy vaccines. Here we propose that racism is fundamental cause ethnic hesitancy. We introduce a theoretical framework detailing mechanisms by which at structural, institutional, interpersonal leads to higher among minoritised groups. then use data from Wave 6 UK Household...
This study focused on the nature and magnitude of ethnic inequalities in mental wellbeing early-to-mid adolescence sought to determine extent which different social identity markers (e.g., gender) and/or exposures risk factors, such as discrimination; protective parent/carer support) interact with ethnicity predict wellbeing. Secondary analysis #BeeWell dataset (N=67,866 aged 12-15 years) was undertaken. Analyses revealed that, compared reference group White British young people, several...
This study investigated the extent to which ethnic inequalities in severe COVID-19 (i.e. hospitalization or deaths) are mediated through occupational risk differences. We used a population-based cohort linking 2011 Scottish Census health records. included all individuals aged 30-64 years and living Scotland on 1 March 2020. The period was from 2020 17 April 2022. Self-reported ethnicity taken Census. derived of SARS-COV-2 infection using 3-digit Standard Occupational Classification...
Abstract Ethnic minority populations faced a disproportionate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Loneliness, significant public health issue, was exacerbated during Most previous studies used aggregated ethnic groups and overlooked underrepresented groups. This study explored inequalities in loneliness across 21 disaggregated Britain It cross-sectional data (February to November 2021) from Evidence for Equality National Survey (EVENS), with 14215 participants aged 18-75 Britain. Weighted...
ABSTRACT We aim to explore the association between racial discrimination across life course on common mental disorders (CMD) during COVID‐19 pandemic, testing direct and indirect pathways. Cross‐sectional data were obtained from Evidence for Equality National Survey (Feb–Nov 2021, N = 8897 ethnic minority people aged 18–60). The survey measured experiences of multiple domains time periods. Path analyses used associations CMD via SARS‐CoV‐2 infection, financial concerns, loneliness belonging....
The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in disproportionate consequences for ethnic minority groups and Indigenous Peoples. We present an application of the Priority Public Health Conditions (PPHC) framework from World Organisation (WHO), to explicitly address other respiratory viruses potential. This is supported by evidence that were more likely be infected, implying differential exposure (PPHC level two), vulnerable severe disease once infected three) have poorer health outcomes following...
Abstract Background Drinking motivations within the UK military have not been studied despite high prevalence of alcohol misuse in this group. Aims We aimed to characterize drinking and their demographic, mental health associations serving ex-serving personnel. Methods Serving personnel reporting health, stress or emotional problems occurring last 3 years were selected from an existing cohort study. A semi-structured telephone interview survey examined participants’ help-seeking, use...
Due to the stressful nature of policing, police employees are at risk mental health problems and problematic alcohol use. We aim determine prevalence hazardous harmful use in UK Police Service, explore associations with job strain problems.Cross-sectional data from Airwave Health Monitoring Study (N = 40 986) included measures consumption (total units past week), (depression, anxiety post-traumatic stress disorder [PTSD]) strain. The between (i.e. abstinence, low-risk [<14 per week,...
Pressures such as high workload, stretched resources, and financial stress are resulting in healthcare workers experiencing rates of mental health conditions, suicide rates, staff absences from work, vacancy for certain professions. All these factors point to the fact that a systematic sustainable approach support at different levels ways is more important than ever. In response, we present holistic analysis wellbeing needs across United Kingdom ecosystem. We recommend organisations should...
Marked ethnic inequalities in COVID-19 infection and its consequences have been documented. The aim of this paper is to identify the range nature evidence on potential pathways which lead related health outcomes United Kingdom (UK). We searched six bibliographic five grey literature databases from 1st December 2019 23rd February 2022 for research UK. Meta-data were extracted coded, using a framework informed by logic model. Open Science Framework Registration: DOI 10.17605/OSF.IO/HZRB7....
Background: British Armed Forces' and Police personnel are trained to operate in potentially traumatic conditions. Consequently, they may experience post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which is often comorbid with harmful alcohol use. Objective: We aimed assess the proportions, associations, of probable PTSD use among a covariate-balanced sample male military police employees. Methods: Proportions PTSD, use, daily binge drinking, were explored using data from Airwave Health Monitoring...
Abstract Background Health risk behaviours (e.g., harmful drinking and smoking) often cluster together can be associated with poor mental health stress. This study examined how in individuals a high stress occupation (UK Police Service), the associations job strain. Methods Data was obtained from Airwave Monitoring Study (25,234 male 14,989 female police employees), which included measures of (alcohol use, diet, smoking status, physical activity), (depression, anxiety, post-traumatic...
Abstract Background We compared the quality of ethnicity coding within Public Health Scotland Ethnicity Look-up (PHS-EL) dataset, and other National Service datasets, with 2011 Scottish Census. Methods Measures included level missingness misclassification. examined impact misclassification using Cox proportional hazards to compare risk severe coronavirus disease (COVID-19) (hospitalization & death) by ethnic group. Results Misclassification PHS-EL was higher for all minority groups [12.5...
Disproportionately worse COVID-19 clinical outcomes in people from ethnic minority groups have been a concern since early the pandemic.1Pareek M. Bangash M.N. Pareek N. et al.Ethnicity and COVID-19: an urgent public health research priority.Lancet. 2020; 395: 1421-1422Summary Full Text PDF PubMed Scopus (277) Google Scholar Now as time progresses, it may be useful to look back at evolving evidence base. We performed first systematic review on May 2020, where we found across several countries...
Exploration of the association between financial concerns and depression in UK healthcare workers (HCWs) is paramount given current 'cost living crisis', ongoing strike action recruitment/retention problems National Health Service.To assess impact on risk HCWs, how these have changed over time what factors might predict concerns.We used longitudinal survey data from a UK-wide cohort HCWs to determine whether at baseline (December 2020 March 2021) were associated with (measured Public...
Background This study aims to estimate ethnic inequalities in risk for positive SARS-CoV-2 tests, COVID-19 hospitalisations and deaths over time Scotland. Methods We conducted a population-based cohort where the 2011 Scottish Census was linked health records. included all individuals ≥ 16 years living Scotland on 1 March 2020. The period from 2020 17 April 2022. Self-reported group taken census Cox proportional hazard models estimated HRs deaths, adjusted age, sex board. also separate...
There has been media coverage surrounding the dangers of heavy drinking and benefits moderation, with TV radio presenter, Adrian Chiles, documenting his experience moderating alcohol consumption in an online article for Guardian. By analysing comments response to Chiles' article, this study aimed explore (i) posters' (someone who posted a comment article) attitudes or beliefs toward (ii) experiences abstaining from alcohol.A secondary qualitative analysis about consumption. Main outcome...
The COVID-19 pandemic negatively impacted mental health in the general population Britain. Ethnic minority people suffered disproportionately, terms of and economic outcomes, which may contribute to poorer health. We compare prevalence depression anxiety across 18 ethnic groups Britain during pandemic.
Police employees may experience high levels of stress due to the challenging nature their work which can then lead sickness absence. To date, there has been limited research on absence in police. This exploratory analysis investigated UK police employees.