Behavioural and qualitative science
The behavioural and qualitative science team focuses on adapting behavioural interventions for diverse communities and using qualitative methods to understand the views, cultures and behaviours of individuals and groups. They uncover experiences of health and care, ensuring a wide range of viewpoints is included.
Theme lead: Professor Lucy Yardley
Team members
Dr Anne Scott
Senior Research Associate
Dr China Harrison
Research Fellow
Dr Christalla Pithara-McKeown
Senior Research Associate, Qualitative Research
Dr David Troy
Senior Research Associate
Dr Elisabeth Grey
Research Fellow
Dr Fiona Fox
Research Fellow in Qualitative Research
Dr Hannah Family
Research Fellow (Qualitative and Behavioural Science)
Dr Heather Brant
Research Fellow
Dr Helen Watts
Research Associate
Dr Innocent Mahiya
Senior Research Associate
Dr Jessica Wheeler
Senior Research Associate in Qualitative Research
Dr Joanna Kesten
Research Fellow, Qualitative Research
Dr Jonathan Banks
Research Fellow, Qualitative Research
Dr Michelle Farr
Senior Research Fellow, Qualitative Research
Dr Rowan Brockman
Senior Research Associate
Dr Sarah Bell
Senior Research Associate in Qualitative Research
Dr Sarah Harding
Senior Research Associate
Dr Selin Sevis
Senior Research Associate
Dr Vicky Carlisle
Senior Research Associate
Mari-Rose Kennedy
Senior Research Associate
Professor Jeremy Horwood
Professor of Social Sciences and Health
Professor Lucy Yardley
Cross-cutting Methodological Theme Lead
Sarah Donald
Research AssociateProjects
Understanding the lethal interactions between benzodiazepines and opioids
Research themes:
- Public health and prevention
Research teams:
- Behavioural and qualitative science
Understanding the lethal interactions between benzodiazepines and opioids
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A qualitative study of benzodiazepine/z-drug and opioid co-use patterns and overdose risk
Read the paperSupporting families at risk of having children taken into care
Research themes:
- Healthier childhoods
Research teams:
- Behavioural and qualitative science
What do school policies say about weight-related bullying?
Research themes:
- Public health and prevention
Research teams:
- Behavioural and qualitative science
Weight-related bullying in schools: a review of school anti-bullying policies
Read the paperCommon Ambition Bristol: Addressing HIV stigma and testing in partnership with African and Caribbean communities
Research themes:
- Public health and prevention
Research teams:
- Applied data science
- Behavioural and qualitative science
Barriers and facilitators to HIV testing among African and Caribbean heritage communities: a mixed methods study
Read the paperUnderstanding what affected COVID-19 outcomes in care homes in Bath and North East Somerset
Research themes:
- COVID
- Health informatics
- Public health and prevention
Research teams:
- Applied data science
- Behavioural and qualitative science
Preventing cerebral palsy in premature babies: the PReCePT programme
Research themes:
- Integrated and optimal care
Research teams:
- Applied data science
- Behavioural and qualitative science
- Health economics
National PReCePT Programme: a before-and-after evaluation of the implementation of a national quality improvement programme to increase the uptake of magnesium sulfate in preterm deliveries
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