Dr Kat Ford
Research Fellow

Affiliations
Contact info
Email k.ford@bangor.ac.uk
Phone 01248383519
Location Cambrian House, Wrexham
- 2019
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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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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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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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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
- 2018
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Does adult alcohol consumption combine with adverse childhood experiences to increase involvement in violence in men and women? A cross-sectional study in England and Wales
Bellis, M. A., Hughes, K., Ford, K., Edwards, S., Sharples, O., Hardcastle, K. & Wood, S., 6 Dec 2018, In: BMJ Open. 8, 12, 10 p., e020591.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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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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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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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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Adverse childhood experiences and sources of childhood resilience: a retrospective study of their combined relationships with child health and educational attendance
Bellis, M., Hughes, K., Ford, K., Hardcastle, K., Sharp, C., Wood, S., Homolova, L. & Davies, A. R., 26 Jun 2018, In: BMC Public Health. 18, 792.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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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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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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Strengthening resilience through the Early Intervention and Prevention: Breaking the Generational Cycle of Crime project
Bezeczky, Z., Barton, E., Ford, K. & Roderick, J., 2018, Health 2020 priority area four: creating supportive environments and resilient communities. A compendium of inspirational examples. Ziglio, E. (ed.). World Health Organization. Regional Office for Europe. , p. 134-144Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › 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
- 2017
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The impact of adverse childhood experiences on health service use across the life course using a retrospective cohort study
Bellis, M., Hughes, K., Hardcastle, K., Ashton, K., Ford, K., Quigg, Z. & Davies, A., 11 Jul 2017, In: Journal of Health Services Research and Policy. 22, 3, p. 168-177Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Erratum to: Does continuous trusted adult support in childhood impart life-course resilience against adverse childhood experiences - a retrospective study on adult health-harming behaviours and mental well-being
Bellis, M. A., Hardcastle, K., Ford, K., Hughes, K., Ashton, K., Quigg, Z. & Butler, N., 13 Apr 2017, In: BMC Psychiatry. 17, 1, p. 140Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Does continuous trusted adult support in childhood impart life-course resilience against adverse childhood experiences - a retrospective study on adult health-harming behaviours and mental well-being
Bellis, M. A., Hardcastle, K., Ford, K., Hughes, K., Ashton, K., Quigg, Z. & Butler, N., 23 Mar 2017, In: BMC Psychiatry. 17, 1, p. 110Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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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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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: 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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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
- 2016
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Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) in Wales and their Impact on Health in the Adult Population: Mariana Dyakova
Bellis, M. A., Ashton, K., Hughes, K., Ford, K., Bishop, J. & Paranjothy, S., Nov 2016, In: European Journal of Public Health. 26, Supplement 1Research output: Contribution to journal › Meeting Abstract › peer-review
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Understanding the impact of adverse childhood experiences on health and wellbeing in England
Ford, K., Quigg, Z., Hughes, K., Butler, N. & Bellis, M. A., 1 Sept 2016, In: Injury Prevention. 22, Supplement 2, p. A104Research output: Contribution to journal › Meeting Abstract › peer-review
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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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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
- 2010
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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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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