1. 2025
2. Published

   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 2025

   Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report › peer-review

3. Published

   Adverse childhood and school experiences: a retrospective cross-sectional study examining their associations with health-related behaviours and mental health

   Elizabeth, K., Bellis, M., Ford, K., Sharp, C., Hopkins, J., Hill, R. & Cresswell, K., 18 Feb 2025, In: BMC Public Health. 25, 672

   Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

4. 2024
5. Published

   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

6. Published

   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

7. Published

   A retrospective cross-sectional study to explore the intergenerational continuity of adverse childhood experiences within a UK prisoner population

   Ford, K., Bellis, M., Hughes, K. & Judd, N., 30 Aug 2024, p. A19.

   Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review

8. Published

   Impact of child maltreatment and other adverse childhood experiences (aces) on trust in health information and support services – the consequences for public health and health care interventions across the life course

   Bellis, M., Hughes, K. & Ford, K., 30 Aug 2024, In: Injury Prevention. 30, Suppl 1, p. A2-A3

   Research output: Contribution to journal › Meeting Abstract › peer-review

9. Published

   Six ways companies fuel violence

   Ford, K. & McManus, S., 25 Jul 2024, The Conversation.

   Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › Article

10. Published

    Associations between adverse childhood experiences and trust in health and other information from public services, professionals and wider sources: national cross sectional survey

    Bellis, M., Elizabeth, K., Ford, K., Sharp, C. & Hill, R., 9 Jul 2024, In: BMJ Public Health. 2, 1, e000868.

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

11. Published

    Childhood trauma linked to distrust of healthcare professionals – new research

    Ford, K., 27 Jun 2024, The Conversation.

    Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › Article

12. Published

    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. e081924

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

13. Published

    Adverse childhood experiences and engagement with healthcare services: Findings from a survey of adults in Wales and England

    Ford, K., Hughes, K., Cresswell, K., Amos, R. & Bellis, M., 30 Apr 2024, Public Health Wales; Bangor University. 38 p.

    Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report › peer-review

14. Published

    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

15. Published

    The Commercial Determinants of Violence: Identifying Opportunities for Violence Prevention through a Public Health-Based Framework Analysis

    Bellis, M., McManus, S., Elizabeth, K., Adisa, O. & Ford, K., 15 Mar 2024, In: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 21, 3, 352.

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

16. 2023
17. Published

    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

18. Published

    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

19. Published

    Measuring changes in adult health and well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic and their relationship with adverse childhood experiences and current social assets: a cross-sectional survey

    Bellis, M., Hughes, K., Ford, K. & Lowey, H., 24 Aug 2023, In: BMC Public Health. 23, 1, p. 1618 1618.

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

20. Published

    Comparing relationships between single types of adverse childhood experiences and health-related outcomes: a combined primary data study of eight cross-sectional surveys in England and Wales

    Bellis, M., Hughes, K., Cresswell, K. & Ford, K., 17 Apr 2023, In: BMJ Open. 13, 4, e072916.

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

21. 2022
22. Published

    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

23. Published

    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

24. Published

    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_2

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

25. Published

    The impact of COVID-19 on mental wellbeing: implications for North Wales and how they could be addressed

    Ford, K., Judd, N., Griffith, N., Hughes, K. & Gwenter, L., 18 Aug 2022, Wrexham: Bangor University. 97 p.

    Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report

26. Published

    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

27. Published

    Adverse childhood experiences and COVID-19 in Bolton

    Ford, K., Hughes, K., Janssen, H. & Bellis, M., 13 Jun 2022, Wrexham: Bangor University.

    Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report › peer-review

28. Published

    The use of mobile phone applications to enhance personal safety from interpersonal violence – an overview of available smartphone applications in the United Kingdom

    Ford, K., Bellis, M., Judd, N., Griffith, N. & Hughes, K., 9 Jun 2022, In: BMC Public Health. 22, 1, 12 p., 1158.

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

29. Published

    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

30. Published

    A rapid review of the impact of office layout on employee health, productivity and sustainability

    Ford, K., Griffith, N., Hughes, K. & Bellis, M., May 2022, Wrexham: Bangor University. 10 p.

    Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report › peer-review

31. Published

    An evaluation of a short film promoting kindness in Wales during COVID‑19 restrictions #TimeToBeKind

    Ford, K., Bellis, M., Hill, R. & Hughes, K., 24 Mar 2022, In: BMC Public Health. 22, 1, 14 p., 583.

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

32. Published

    Impacts of a workplace physical activity intervention on employee physical activity & mental health for NHS staff in Wales: an evaluation of the pilot Time to Move initiative

    Ford, K., Bellis, M., Hughes, K. & Sharp, C., 1 Mar 2022, In: International Journal of Population Data Science. 7, 2, 1 p., 4.

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Meeting Abstract › peer-review

33. Published

    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

34. Published

    Associations between adverse childhood experiences, attitudes towards COVID-19 restrictions and vaccine hesitancy: a cross-sectional study

    Bellis, M., Hughes, K., Ford, K., Madden, H., Glendinning, F. & Wood, S., 1 Feb 2022, In: BMJ Open. 12, 2, p. e053915

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

35. Published

    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

36. 2021
37. Published

    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

38. Published

    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-e857

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

39. Published

    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

40. Published

    Adult support during childhood: a retrospective study of trusted adult relationships, sources of personal adult support and their association with childhood resilience resources

    Ashton, K., Davies, A. R., Hughes, K., Ford, K., Cotter-Roberts, A. & Bellis, M., 27 Jun 2021, In: BMC Psychology. 9, 1, 1 p., 101.

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

41. Published

    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

42. 2020
43. Published

    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

44. Published

    Adverse childhood experiences: a retrospective study to understand their associations with lifetime mental health diagnosis, self-harm or suicide attempt, and current low mental wellbeing in a male Welsh prison population

    Ford, K., Bellis, M., Hughes, K., Barton, E. & Newbury, A., 12 Jun 2020, In: BMC Health & Justice. 8, 1, 13.

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

45. Published

    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

46. Published

    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

47. Published

    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

48. Published

    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

49. Published

    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

50. Published

    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

51. Published

    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

52. Published

    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

53. 2019
54. Published

    Life course health consequences and associated annual costs of adverse childhood experiences across Europe and North America: a systematic review and meta-analysis

    Bellis, M. A., Hughes, K., Ford, K., Ramos Rodriguez, G., Sethi, D. & Passmore, J., Oct 2019, In: Lancet Public Health. 4, 10, p. e517-e528

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

55. Published

    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

56. Published

    Responding to Adverse Childhood Experiences: An evidence review of interventions to prevent and address adversity across the life course

    Di Lemma, L., Davies, A. R., Ford, K., Hughes, K., Homolova, L., Gray, B. & Richardson, G., 13 May 2019, Public Health Wales; Bangor University. 44 p.

    Research output: Book/Report › Other report › peer-review

57. Published

    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