Dr Kat Ford

Research Fellow

Contact info

Email                   k.ford@bangor.ac.uk

Phone                  01248383519

Location              Cambrian House, Wrexham

  1. Article › Research › Peer-reviewed
  2. 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 journalArticlepeer-review

  3. Published

    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. A110

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  4. 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 journalArticlepeer-review

  5. 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 journalArticlepeer-review

  6. Published

    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. 168-177

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  7. 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 journalArticlepeer-review

  8. 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 journalArticlepeer-review

  9. 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 journalArticlepeer-review

  10. Meeting Abstract › Research › Peer-reviewed
  11. 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 1

    Research output: Contribution to journalMeeting Abstractpeer-review

  12. 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 journalMeeting Abstractpeer-review

  13. 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 journalMeeting Abstractpeer-review

  14. 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 journalMeeting Abstractpeer-review

  15. Published

    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. A104

    Research output: Contribution to journalMeeting Abstractpeer-review

  16. Chapter › Research › Peer-reviewed
  17. Published

    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. 134-144

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingChapterpeer-review

  18. Paper › Research › Peer-reviewed
  19. Published

    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 conferencePaperpeer-review

  20. Published

    Researcher reflexivity and the ethical dimensions of observing the response to vulnerability by frontline policing

    Ford, K., 18 Jan 2018.

    Research output: Contribution to conferencePaperpeer-review

  21. Poster › Research › Not peer-reviewed
  22. Published

    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 conferencePoster

  23. Book › Research › Not peer-reviewed
  24. 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. (ed.), Bellis, M. (ed.), Ford, K. (ed.), Hetherington, K. (ed.), Hopkins, J. (ed.) & Clark, E. (ed.), 21 May 2020, Public Health Wales NHS Trust. 64 p.

    Research output: Book/ReportBook

  25. Commissioned report › Research › Not peer-reviewed
  26. 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/ReportCommissioned report

  27. 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/ReportCommissioned report

  28. Commissioned report › Research › Peer-reviewed
  29. 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/ReportCommissioned reportpeer-review

  30. 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/ReportCommissioned reportpeer-review

  31. 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/ReportCommissioned reportpeer-review

  32. 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/ReportCommissioned reportpeer-review

  33. 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/ReportCommissioned reportpeer-review