- The importance of an Inclusive study design My reflections – Hepatitis C Case finding in Primary Care Pilot (HepCAPP Study)By Dr Kirsty Roberts, Senior Lecturer in Trials Methodology and Deputy Research Director EDI, Bristol Medical School, University of Bristol. BackgroundHepCAPP was a pilot, oral swab Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) screening study which was funded by NHS England in 2019 and completed in 2023. The study invited over 98,000 people aged 40-64 registered at selected GP practices. 12,216 (12.4%) consented and returned their sample to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) for testing. The study participants found the approach to testing acceptable and […]
- Preventing patient dependence on prescribed opioids – what’s the evidence?By ClareFrench, Research Fellow in Evidence Synthesis, Health Protection Research Unit in Behavioural Science and Evaluation at the University of Bristol and KylaThomas, Professor of Public Health Medicine, Bristol Medical School, University of Bristol What’s the problem? Chronic pain that isn't related to cancer is very common. It affects around one third of adults worldwide. Many people living with this condition are prescribed opioids. Long-term use of opioids may lead to dependence and addiction. Widespread opioid prescribing has caused a majorpublic health problem in the United States. Preventing dependence in patients who are […]
- My journey to becoming a Doctoral Fellow at the University of Bristol By Miss Temilola Adeniyi I recently embarked on an exciting chapter of my research career as a NIHR Doctoral Fellow at the Health Protection Research Unit in Behavioural Science and Evaluation (HPRU BSE) at the University of Bristol. Reflecting on my journey here, I’m struck by how each step—from my early interest in health equity to my recent work on sexual health—has shaped the path I’m on today. This blog is an opportunity to share that journey. The Beginning: Finding My Focus in Public Health My passion […]
