Prof Mark Bellis

Senior Research Fellow

  1. 2017
  2. Do emotions related to alcohol consumption differ by alcohol type? An international cross-sectional survey of emotions associated with alcohol consumption and influence on drink choice in different settings

    Ashton, K., Bellis, M. A., Davies, A. R., Hughes, K. & Winstock, A., 20 Nov 2017, In: BMJ Open. 7, 10, p. e016089

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  3. A shared data approach more accurately represents the rates and patterns of violence with injury assaults

    Gray, B. J., Barton, E. R., Davies, A. R., Long, S. J., Roderick, J. & Bellis, M. A., Dec 2017, In: Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health. 71, 12, p. 1218-1224 7 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  4. 2018
  5. Published

    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/ReportOther reportpeer-review

  6. Published

    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/ReportOther reportpeer-review

  7. Interventions that enhance health services for parents and infants to improve child development and social and emotional well-being in high-income countries: a systematic review

    Hurt, L., Paranjothy, S., Lucas, P. J., Watson, D., Mann, M., Griffiths, L. J., Ginja, S., Paljarvi, T., Williams, J., Bellis, M. A. & Lingam, R., 8 Feb 2018, In: BMJ Open. 8, 2, p. e014899

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  8. Published

    Stay Well in Wales: The public's views on public health. Findings from the nationally representative household survey

    Sharp, C., Hughes, K. & Bellis, M., 16 Feb 2018, Public Health Wales NHS Trust.

    Research output: Book/ReportBook

  9. Published

    New WHO Violence Prevention Information System, an interactive knowledge platform of scientific findings on violence

    Burrows, S., Butchart, A., Butler, N., Quigg, Z., Bellis, M. A. & Mikton, C., Apr 2018, In: Injury Prevention. 24, 2, p. 155-156

    Research output: Contribution to journalReview articlepeer-review

  10. Exploring practices and perceptions of alcohol use during pregnancy in England and Sweden through a cross-cultural lens

    Schölin, L., Hughes, K., Bellis, M. A., Eriksson, C. & Porcellato, L., 1 Jun 2018, In: European Journal of Public Health. 28, 3, p. 533-537

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  11. Published

    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 journalArticlepeer-review

  12. Published

    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. 1420-1429

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  13. Published

    STAD in Europe (SiE): Process and outcome evaluation of Wrexham's Drink Less Enjoy More intervention

    Butler, N., Quigg, Z., Bates, R., Ross-Houle, K., Hughes, K. & Bellis, M., 13 Oct 2018, Public Health Institute, Liverpool John Moores University. 75 p.

    Research output: Book/ReportBookpeer-review

  14. 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

  15. Published

    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 journalConference articlepeer-review

  16. 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

  17. Published

    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 journalArticlepeer-review

  18. 2019
  19. Published

    Gambling as a public health issue in Wales

    Rogers, R., Wardle, H., Sharp, C., Wood, S., Hughes, K., Davies, T., Dymond, S. & Bellis, M., 29 Jan 2019, Bangor University.

    Research output: Book/ReportCommissioned reportpeer-review

  20. Published

    Stay Well in Wales: the public's views on public health

    Sharp, C., Hughes, K. & Bellis, M., 27 Feb 2019.

    Research output: Contribution to conferencePosterpeer-review

  21. Published

    Gambling as a public health issue

    Sharp, C., Wardle, H., Wood, S., Hughes, K., Davies, T., Dymond, S., Bellis, M. & Rogers, R., 13 Mar 2019.

    Research output: Contribution to conferencePosterpeer-review

  22. Published

    Stay Well in Wales

    Sharp, C., Hughes, K. & Bellis, M., 13 Mar 2019.

    Research output: Contribution to conferencePaperpeer-review

  23. Published

    Stay Well in Wales Super Profiles: Who thinks what about the nation's health

    Sharp, C., Hughes, K., Di Lemma, L. & Bellis, M., 13 Mar 2019, Bangor University.

    Research output: Book/ReportOther reportpeer-review

  24. Published

    Uwch Broffiliau Cadw'n Iach yng Nghymru: Pwy sy'n medel beth am iechyd y genedl

    Sharp, C., Hughes, K., Di Lemma, L. & Bellis, M., 13 Mar 2019, Bangor University.

    Research output: Book/ReportOther reportpeer-review

  25. Published

    A comparison of gender-linked population cancer risks between alcohol and tobacco: how many cigarettes are there in a bottle of wine?

    Hydes, T. J., Burton, R., Inskip, H., Bellis, M. A. & Sheron, N., 28 Mar 2019, In: BMC Public Health. 19, 1, 316.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  26. Published

    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. 22-31

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  27. Published

    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 journalArticlepeer-review

  28. Published

    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/ReportOther reportpeer-review

  29. Published

    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/ReportOther reportpeer-review

  30. 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

  31. Published

    Iechyd y boblogaeth mewn oes ddigidol. Y defnydd o dechnoleg ddigidol i gefnogi a monitro iechyd yng Nghymru.

    Davies, A. R., Sharp, C., Homolova, L. & Bellis, M., 30 May 2019, Public Health Wales; Bangor University.

    Research output: Book/ReportOther reportpeer-review

  32. Published

    Population health in a digital age. The use of digital technology to support and monitor health in Wales

    Davies, A. R., Sharp, C., Homolova, L. & Bellis, M., 30 May 2019, Public Health Wales; Bangor University.

    Research output: Book/ReportOther reportpeer-review

  33. 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 journalArticlepeer-review

  34. Published

    Impact of adverse childhood experiences on alcohol use in emerging adults in Montenegro and Romania

    Brajović, M., Bellis, M., Kukec, A., Terzić, N., Baban, A., Sethi, D. & Zaletel-Kragelj, L., Sept 2019, In: Slovenian Journal of Public Health. 58, 3, p. 129-138 10 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  35. Published

    Sociodemographic differences in the accessibility and use of digital technologies to support health in Wales: a population survey

    Davies, A., Sharp, C., Homolova, L. & Bellis, M., 10 Sept 2019.

    Research output: Contribution to conferencePoster

  36. 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 journalArticlepeer-review

  37. 2020
  38. Published

    A rapid assessment of re-opening nightlife whilst containing COVID-19 and preventing violence

    Janssen, H., Cresswell, K., Judd, N., Hughes, K., Snowdon, L., Barton, E., Jones, D., Wood, S. & Bellis, M., 2020, Uned Atal Trais - Violence Prevention Unit. 48 p.

    Research output: Book/ReportCommissioned reportpeer-review

  39. Published

    A rapid assessment of reopening nightlife whilst containing COVID-19 and preventing violence: Full report

    Janssen, H., Cresswell, K., Judd, N., Hughes, K., Snowdon, L., Barton, E., Jones, D., Wood, S. & Bellis, M., 2020, Uned Atal Trais - Violence Prevention Unit.

    Research output: Book/ReportCommissioned report

  40. 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

  41. 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/ReportOther reportpeer-review

  42. 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

  43. 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

  44. 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

  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 journalArticlepeer-review

  46. Published
  47. 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

  48. 2021
  49. Published
  50. 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/ReportCommissioned reportpeer-review

  51. Published

    STOP-sexual violence: evaluation of a community-based nightlife worker awareness raising bystander training programme

    Quigg, Z., Bellis, M. A., Hughes, K., Kulhanek, A., Brito, I., Ross-Houle, K., Bigland, C., Calafat, A. & Duch, M., Jun 2021, In: European Journal of Public Health. 31, 3, p. 659–664

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  52. 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 journalArticlepeer-review

  53. Published
  54. Published
  55. Published
  56. Published
  57. 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 journalArticlepeer-review

  58. Published
  59. Published
  60. Published
  61. Published
  62. 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 journalArticlepeer-review

  63. Published

    The impact of behavioural risk factors on communicable diseases: a systematic review of reviews

    Wood, S., Harrison, S., Judd, N., Bellis, M., Hughes, K. & Jones, A., 17 Nov 2021, In: BMC Public Health. 21, 1, 2110.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  64. 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

  65. 2022
  66. 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 journalArticlepeer-review

  67. 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 journalArticlepeer-review

  68. 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

  69. 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 journalArticlepeer-review

  70. 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

  71. 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

  72. 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

  73. 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

  74. 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 journalArticlepeer-review

  75. 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 journalArticlepeer-review

  76. 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 journalArticlepeer-review

  77. 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 journalArticlepeer-review

  78. 2023
  79. Published
  80. Published

    Climate Change in Wales: Health Impact Assessment: Technical Report

    Edmonds, N., Green, L., Azam, S., Bellis, M., Cresswell, K., Clar, C., Davies, M., Fletcher, M., Hughes, K., James, K., Judd, N., Toner, S., Wheater, P. & Wood, S., Jul 2023

    Research output: Book/ReportCommissioned reportpeer-review

  81. Published

    ACEtimation—The Combined Effect of Adverse Childhood Experiences on Violence, Health-Harming Behaviors, and Mental Ill-Health: Findings across England and Wales

    Amos, R., Cresswell, K., Hughes, K. & Bellis, M., 23 Aug 2023, In: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 20, 17, 663.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  82. 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 journalArticlepeer-review

  83. 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

  84. Published

    Is parental unemployment associated with increased risk of adverse childhood experiences? A systematic review and meta-analysis

    Judd, N., Hughes, K., Bellis, M., Hardcastle, K. & Amos, R., 29 Nov 2023, In: Journal of Public Health. 45, 4, p. 829-839 11 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  85. 2024
  86. 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

  87. 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/ReportCommissioned reportpeer-review

  88. 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.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

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