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 Andrew Turner
Senior Research Associate
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
Jemima Cooper
PhD Researcher
Mari-Rose Kennedy
Senior Research Associate
Professor Jeremy Horwood
Professor of Social Sciences and Health
Professor Katrina Turner
Workstream Lead
Professor Lucy Yardley
Cross-cutting Methodological Theme Lead
Professor Sabi Redwood
Acting Director and Implementation Lead
Sarah Donald
Research AssociateProjects
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
Read the paperReducing Hepatitis C reinfection among people who inject drugs
Research themes:
- Public health and prevention
Research teams:
- Behavioural and qualitative science
The Behaviour in Schools Study: How does school discipline affect pupil mental health and wellbeing?
Research themes:
- Healthier childhoods
- Mental health
Research teams:
- Behavioural and qualitative science
- Evidence
Disciplinary behaviour management strategies in schools and their impact on student psychosocial outcomes: A systematic review
Read the paperImproving access to reasonable adjustments for patients with cancer
Research themes:
- Integrated and optimal care
Research teams:
- Behavioural and qualitative science
The Bristol Evaluation of Advertising Restrictions Study (BEAR study): Findings from the baseline data
Research themes:
- Public health and prevention
Research teams:
- Applied data science
- Behavioural and qualitative science
- Health economics
Assessing exposure to outdoor advertisement for products high in fat, salt and sugar (HFSS); is self-reported exposure a useful exposure metric?
Read the paperHearing Loss and Patient Reported Experience (HELP): using patient experience to improve hearing loss services
Research themes:
- Integrated and optimal care
Research teams:
- Behavioural and qualitative science