Dr Kat Ford
Research Fellow

Affiliations
Contact info
Email k.ford@bangor.ac.uk
Phone 01248383519
Location Cambrian House, Wrexham
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Adverse Childhood Experiences in child refugee and asylum seeking populations
Wood, S., Ford, K., Hardcastle, K., Hopkins, J., Hughes, K. & Bellis, M., 23 Apr 2020, Public Health Wales NHS Trust. 44 p.Research output: Book/Report › Other report › peer-review
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Adverse Childhood Experiences and Their Relationship with Poor Sexual Health Outcomes: Results from Four Cross-Sectional Surveys
Wood, S., Ford, K., Madden, H. C. E., Sharp, C. A., Hughes, K. & Bellis, M., 21 Jul 2022, In: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 19, 14, 8869.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Public acceptability of public health policy to improve population health: a population-based survey
Sharp, C., Bellis, M., Hughes, K., Ford, K. & Di Lemma, L., Aug 2020, In: Health Expectations. 23, 4, p. 802-812 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Gwerthusiad o fenter gweithgarwch corfforol beilot yn y gweithle: Amser i Symud
Sharp, C., Ford, K., Wynne, C. & Willmot, R., 2020, Bangor University. 84 p.Research output: Book/Report › Other report › peer-review
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Evaluation of a pilot workplace physical activity initiative: Time to Move
Sharp, C., Ford, K., Wynne, C. & Willmot, R., 2020, Bangor University. 84 p.Research output: Book/Report › Other report › peer-review
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Drink Less Enjoy More: effects of a multi-component intervention on improving adherence to, and knowledge of, alcohol legislation in a UK nightlife setting
Quigg, Z., Hughes, K., Butler, N., Ford, K., Canning, I. & Bellis, M. A., Aug 2018, In: Addiction. 113, 8, p. 1420-1429Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The understanding of ACEs in the offender population research study. Report 1: Understanding the awareness of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) in the criminal justice workforce
Newbury, A., Ford, K. & Roderick, J., 2018, Public Health Wales NHS Trust.Research output: Book/Report › Other report
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Trauma and Adverse Childhood Experiences (TrACE)-informed training for English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) practitioners in Wales: understanding current provision and gaps
Judd, N., Ford, K., Cresswell, K., Fellows, R. & Hughes, K., 5 Mar 2025Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report › peer-review
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Cold homes and their association with health and well-being: a systematic literature review
Janssen, H., Gascoyne, B., Ford, K., Hill, R., Roberts, M. & Azam, S., 2022, Public Health Wales NHS Trust.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report › peer-review
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Cold indoor temperatures and their association with health and well-being: a systematic literature review
Janssen, H., Ford, K., Gascoyne, B., Hill, R., Roberts, M., Bellis, M. & Azam, S., Nov 2023, In: Public Health. 224, p. 185-194 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Ffynonellau gwydnwch a’u cysylltiadau lliniarol gyda’r niwed sy’n cael ei achosi gan brofiadau niweidiol yn ystod plentyndod: Adroddiad 1: Salwch meddwl
Hughes, K., Ford, K., Davies, A., Homolova, L. & Bellis, M., 18 Jan 2018, Public Health Wales NHS Trust. 60 p.Research output: Book/Report › Other report › peer-review
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Sources of resilience and their moderating relationships with harms from adverse childhood experiences. Report 1: Mental illness
Hughes, K., Ford, K., Davies, A., Homolova, L. & Bellis, M., 18 Jan 2018, Public Health Wales NHS Trust. 60 p.Research output: Book/Report › Other report › peer-review
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Ideal, expected and perceived descriptive norm drunkenness in UK nightlife environments: a cross-sectional study
Hughes, K., Quigg, Z., Ford, K. & Bellis, M., 27 Apr 2019, In: BMC Public Health. 19, 1, 7 p., 442.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Diabetes | A brief review
Hughes, K., Ford, K. & Bellis, M., 25 May 2020, Public Health Wales; Bangor University.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report › peer-review
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Adverse childhood experiences, childhood relationships and associated substance use and mental health in young Europeans
Hughes, K., Bellis, M. A., Sethi, D., Andrew, R., Yon, Y., Wood, S., Ford, K., Baban, A., Boderscova, L., Kachaeva, M., Makaruk, K., Markovic, M., Povilaitis, R., Raleva, M., Terzic, N., Veleminsky, M., Włodarczyk, J. & Zakhozha, V., 1 Aug 2019, In: European Journal of Public Health. 29, 4, p. 741-747 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Examining relationships between adverse childhood experiences and coping during the cost-of-living crisis using a national cross-sectional survey in Wales, UK
Hughes, K., Bellis, M., Cresswell, K., Hill, R., Ford, K. & Hopkins, J., 2 May 2024, In: BMJ Open. 14, 5, p. e081924Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Sources of childhood and adult resilience and their impact on harms associated with adverse childhood experiences
Hughes, K., Ford, K. & Bellis, M., 1 Nov 2018, In: Injury Prevention. 24, Supplement 2, p. A110Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Health and financial burden of adverse childhood experiences in England and Wales: a combined primary data study of five surveys
Hughes, K., Ford, K., Kadel, R., Sharp, C. & Bellis, M., 7 Jun 2020, In: BMJ Open. 10, 6, 9 p., e036374.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Parental Adverse Childhood Experiences and Perpetration of Child Physical Punishment in Wales
Hughes, K., Ford, K., Bellis, M. & Amos, R., 4 Oct 2022, In: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 19, 19, 6 p., 12702.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Health and financial costs of adverse childhood experiences in 28 European countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Hughes, K., Ford, K., Bellis, M., Glendinning, F., Harrison, E. & Passmore, J., 1 Nov 2021, In: Lancet Public Health. 6, 11, p. e848-e857Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The rising cost of living and health and wellbeing in Wales: a national survey
Hill, R., Hughes, K., Cresswell, K., Ford, K. & Bellis, M., Oct 2023, Public Health Wales; Bangor University. 56 p.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report
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Cartrefi oer yng Nghymru: A yw’r drefn wresogi foddhaol yn briodol ar gyfer iechyd a llesiant?
Hill, R., Griffiths, D., Janssen, H., Ford, K., Carella, N., Gascoyne, B. & Azam, S., 12 Nov 2024, Public Health Wales; Bangor University.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report › peer-review
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Maternal adverse childhood experiences and their association with preterm birth: secondary analysis of data from universal health visiting
Hardcastle, K., Ford, K. & Bellis, M., 16 Feb 2022, In: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth. 22, 1, 129.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Measuring the relationships between adverse childhood experiences and educational and employment success in England and Wales: findings from a retrospective study
Hardcastle, K., Bellis, M., Ford, K., Hughes, K., Garner, J. & Rodriguez, G., Dec 2018, p. 106-116.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
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Inspiration from ACE Interrupters in Great Britain: Sharing the stories of individuals who have made a remarkable difference to those affected by Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
Hardcastle, K. (Editor), Bellis, M. (Editor), Ford, K. (Editor), Hetherington, K. (Editor), Hopkins, J. (Editor) & Clark, E. (Editor), 21 May 2020, Public Health Wales NHS Trust. 64 p.Research output: Book/Report › Book
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Associations between childhood deaths and adverse childhood experiences: An audit of data from a child death overview panel
Grey, H., Ford, K., Bellis, M., Lowey, H. & Wood, S., Apr 2019, In: Child Abuse and Neglect. 90, p. 22-31Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Understanding the outcome of police safeguarding notifications to social services in South Wales
Ford, K., Newbury, A., Meredith, Z., Evans, J., Hughes, K., Roderick, J., Davies, A. R. & Bellis, M., 1 Jun 2020, In: The Police Journal: Theory, Practice and Principles. 93, 2, p. 87-108 21 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Deall cyfraddau profiadau niweidiol yn ystod plentyndod (ACEs) ymysg poblogaeth o droseddwyr gwrywaidd yng Nghymru: Arolwg ACEs Carcharorion
Ford, K., Barton, E., Newbury, A., Hughes, K., Bezeczky, Z., Roderick, J. & Bellis, M., 29 Apr 2019, Public Health Wales; Bangor University. 46 p.Research output: Book/Report › Other report › peer-review
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The evidence base for routine enquiry into adverse childhood experiences: A scoping review
Ford, K., Hughes, K., Hardcastle, K., Di Lemma, L., Davies, A., Edwards, S. & Bellis, M., May 2019, In: Child Abuse and Neglect. 91, May, p. 131-146 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The police response to vulnerability and risk: a public health approach to policing
Ford, K., Roderick, J., Evans, J., Newbury, A., Bezeczky, Z., Hughes, K. & Bellis, M., 1 Nov 2018, In: Injury Prevention. 24, suppl 2, p. A42 1 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Conference article › peer-review
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The service of alcohol to drunks: Measuring and supporting compliance with the law in Manchester City Centre’s nightlife
Ford, K., Quigg, Z., Butler, N. & Hughes, K., 2016, Public Health Institute, Liverpool John Moores University.Research output: Book/Report › Other report › peer-review
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Adverse Childhood Experiences: Breaking the Generational Cycle of Crime: Understanding the response to vulnerability by South Wales Police Force and other agencies
Ford, K., Evans, J., Newbury, A., Meredith, Z. & Roderick, J., 2017, Public Health Wales NHS Trust.Research output: Book/Report › Other report
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Ethics, Methods, and Researching Sensitive Topics With Vulnerable Groups
Ford, K., 2010, In: International Journal of Qualitative Methods. 9, 4, p. 442 1 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Meeting Abstract › peer-review
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Adverse Childhood Experiences: Breaking the Generational Cycle of Crime: Turning Understanding into Action: Summary Report
Ford, K., Kelly, S., Evans, J., Newbury, A., Meredith, Z. & Roderick, J., 2017, Public Health Wales NHS Trust.Research output: Book/Report › Other report
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Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) in Hertfordshire, Luton and Northamptonshire
Ford, K., Butler, N., Hughes, K., Quigg, Z. & Bellis, M., May 2016, Centre for Public Health, Liverpool John Moores University.Research output: Book/Report › Other report
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Researcher reflexivity and the ethical dimensions of observing the response to vulnerability by frontline policing
Ford, K., 18 Jan 2018.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
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Feedback on Operation liberty: Police understanding of vulnerability
Ford, K., Barton, E. & Roderick, J., 2017, Public Health Wales NHS Trust.Research output: Book/Report › Other report
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A Process and feasibility evaluation of the pilot Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE) Informed Approach to Policing Vulnerability Training
Ford, K., Newbury, A., Meredith, Z., Evans, J. & Roderick, J., 2017.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster
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Understanding the prevalence of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) in a male offender population in Wales: The Prisoner ACE Survey
Ford, K., Barton, E., Newbury, A., Hughes, K., Bezeczky, Z., Roderick, J. & Bellis, M., 29 Apr 2019, Wrexham: Public Health Wales; Bangor University. 46 p.Research output: Book/Report › Other report › peer-review
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Taking a Risk: Exploring Alcohol and Pregnancy With Women in Scotland
Ford, K., 2010, In: International Journal of Qualitative Methods. 9, 4, p. 350-351 2 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Meeting Abstract › peer-review
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Six ways companies fuel violence
Ford, K. & McManus, S., 25 Jul 2024, The Conversation.Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › Article
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An evaluation of the Time to Move workplace physical activity intervention
Ford, K., Sharp, C., Hughes, K. & Bellis, M., Sept 2022, In: European Journal of Public Health. 32, Supplement_2Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Adolygiad cyflym o effaith cynllun swyddfa ar iechyd, cynhyrchiant a chynaliadwyedd gweithwyr
Ford, K., Griffith, N., Hughes, K. & Bellis, M., 13 May 2022, Wrexham : Bangor University. 10 p.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report › peer-review
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Associations between Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Lifetime Experience of Car Crashes and Burns: A Cross-Sectional Study
Ford, K., Hughes, K., Cresswell, K., Griffith, N. & Bellis, M., 30 Nov 2022, In: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 19, 23, 16036.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Understanding the association between self-reported poor oral health and exposure to adverse childhood experiences: a retrospective study
Ford, K., Brocklehurst, P., Hughes, K., Sharp, C. & Bellis, M., 14 Feb 2020, In: BMC Oral Health. 20, 1, p. 51 9 p., 51.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Perceptions of a short animated film on adverse childhood experiences: a mixed methods evaluation
Ford, K., Bellis, M. A., Isherwood, K. & Hughes, K., 17 Aug 2021, In: BMJ Open. 11, 8, e050398.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Exploring the intergenerational continuity of ACEs amongst a sample of Welsh male prisoners: A retrospective cross-sectional study
Ford, K., Bellis, M., Hughes, K., Judd, N. & Barton, E., Dec 2024, In: Child Protection and Practice. 3, 100053.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Keeping warm at home during winter in Wales: Differences in heating behaviours, coping strategies, and wellbeing from 2022 to 2023
Ford, K., Carella, N., Hill, R., Janssen, H., Heywood, L., Griffiths, D. & Azam, S., 28 Mar 2024, Public Health Wales; Bangor University. 28 p.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report › peer-review
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Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) in Bolton: Impacts on health, wellbeing and resilience
Ford, K., Hughes, K. & Bellis, M., Dec 2021, Public Health Wales; Bangor University. 35 p.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report › peer-review
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Profiadau Niweidiol mewn Plentyndod (ACEs) a Diabetes | Adolygiad byr
Ford, K., Hughes, K. & Bellis, M., 25 May 2021, Public Health Wales; Bangor University.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report › peer-review