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 Beki Langford

Research Fellow

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

Jane Williams

Senior Research Associate

Mari-Rose Kennedy

Senior Research Associate

Professor Jeremy Horwood

Professor of Social Sciences and Health
  • Team Lead

Professor Katrina Turner

Workstream Lead

Professor Lucy Yardley

Cross-cutting Methodological Theme Lead

Professor Sabi Redwood

Acting Director and Implementation Lead
  • Team Lead

Sarah Donald

Research Associate

Projects

The Behaviour in Schools Study: How does school discipline affect pupil mental health and wellbeing?

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Screenshot of the Behaviour in Schools Study summary
ARC bite:

School behaviour management strategies ineffective and may impact mental health

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Screenshot of the school discipline systematic review paper
Paper:

Disciplinary behaviour management strategies in schools and their impact on student psychosocial outcomes: A systematic review

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Improving review appointments for people with long-term conditions

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Screen shot of the PP4M PPI protocol paper
Paper:

A proposal to embed patient and public involvement within qualitative data collection and analysis phases of a primary care based implementation study

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Understanding benzodiazepine and opioid interactions

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Screenshot of the research summary
ARC bite:

Understanding the lethal interactions between benzodiazepines and opioids

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Accessing PrEP through pharmacies to improve HIV prevention

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Screenshot of paper titled: Facilitators and barriers to community pharmacy PrEP delivery - scoping review
Paper:

Facilitators and barriers to community pharmacy PrEP delivery: a scoping review

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Bridging Gaps: Improving access to healthcare for women who have experienced trauma

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Screen shot of Bridging Gaps paper
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Trauma-informed co-production: Collaborating and combining expertise to improve access to primary care with women with complex needs

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