Nicola T Fear
Datos Biográficos
| ID | 310072 |
|---|---|
| NOMBRE | Nicola T Fear |
| NOMBRES | Nicola T |
| APELLIDO | Fear |
| FIRMA | FEAR N T |
| AFILIACIONES | King's College London |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-5792-2925 |
| VERIFICADO | Sí |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 36 |
| TOTAL DE CITAS | 74 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 36 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMER AÑO DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2010 |
| AÑO MÁS RECIENTE DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2026 |
| ÍNDICE H | 4 |
“They can praise us … without giving equal rights”
This study explores whether Nepalese and Fijian nationals serving in the U.K. Armed Forces experienced discrimination and, if so, what impact it had on their careers, wellbeing, and mental health.A community-engaged research approach was adopted to recruit 25 Gurkha and 14 Fijian veterans from different generations and across a range of ranks and military roles.Data were collected within 10 months using semistructured interviews (in person, on th…
Biases in the measurement of health-related quality of life in the EQ-5D-5L among those with serious physical traumatic injuries
Physical traumatic injuries are likely to impact on a person’s Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQOL). We present data on HRQOL, from which EQ-5D-5L index scores are derived, and overall perceived health in UK Armed Forces personnel who sustained serious physical combat injuries and compare them to demographically similar personnel without such injuries (uninjured group). To ensure that perception of HRQOL is similar between groups, we also asses…
Structural and functional social support in UK military veterans during the Covid-19 pandemic and associations with mental health and wellbeing
This study has enhanced our understanding of social support among veterans and its implications for health and wellbeing. This knowledge is essential for advising the development of psychosocial interventions and policies to improve the psychological wellbeing of veterans in future pandemics and more broadly in their daily lives
Barriers and Facilitators to Successful Transition to Civilian Life for Ex‐Servicewomen
The role of women in the UK Armed Forces has changed considerably in the last decade. With the aim to increase the number of women serving in the military, research must consider the impact of both service and transition into civilian life on the health and well‐being of service and ex‐servicewomen (female veterans). This paper adds to the field by providing the perspective of service providers supporting ex‐service personnel with their mental he…
The underlying mechanisms by which Post-Traumatic Growth is associated with cardiovascular health in male UK military personnel
Post-Traumatic Growth (PTG) is associated with good cardiovascular health, but the mechanisms of this are poorly understood. This cross-sectional analysis assessed whether factors of PTG (Appreciation of Life (AOL), New Possibilities (NP), Personal Strength (PS), Relating to Others (RTO) and Spiritual Change (SC)) are associated with cardiovascular health in a cohort of 1006 male UK military personnel (median age 34). The findings suggest AOL, PS…
Suicidal ideation in male UK military personnel who sustained a physical combat injury in Afghanistan and the mediating role of leaving service
BACKGROUND/AIMS: Suicidal Ideation (SI) is a risk factor for suicide, a leading cause of death amongst young men globally. In this study we assess whether sustaining a serious physical combat injury is associated with SI and whether leaving service mediates this association. METHODS: We analysed data from male UK Armed Forces personnel who sustained a combat injury in Afghanistan and a frequency-matched comparison group who did not sustain such a…
Universal Credit receipt among working-age patients who are accessing specialist mental health services
BACKGROUND: In 2013, Universal Credit (UC) was introduced by the UK Government. Understanding of how UC provision is allocated among people with mental disorders, and its intersection with protected characteristics is limited. This study aimed to explore (1) how UC receipt, including UC conditionality regime, varied among users of specialist mental health services between 2013 and 2019 and (2) associations between sociodemographic and diagnostic …
Knowledge of Self-Isolation Rules in the UK for Those Who Have Symptoms of Covid-19
Approximately 63% of UK adults between November 2020 and February 2022 appeared to know the main rules regarding self-isolation if symptomatic with COVID-19. Knowledge was lower in younger than older people, men than women, those living in England compared with Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland, and those living in more deprived areas
Help-seeking for Intimate Partner Violence and Abuse
The findings indicate the added challenges in help-seeking for IPVA experienced by military personnel and highlight a need for a whole systems approach to improve the provision of support for IPVA in the military serving and ex-serving community to instil meaningful change
Families transition, too! Military families transition out of service
There is minimal research about the military-to-civilian transition (MCT) from the perspective of the family. The goal of this scoping review was to identify what is known about military families across the Five Eyes Nations (FVEY) (Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States) during this phase as well as identify gaps in the evidence base. Scoping review methods were employed with a narrative review process to conce…
Engagement with protective behaviours in the UK during the Covid-19 pandemic
Engagement with protective behaviours increased at the start of the pandemic and has remained high since. The greatest variations in behaviour reflected changes to Government rules. Despite the duration of restrictions, people have continued to adopt personal protective behaviours that were intended to prevent the spread of COVID-19
Help-seeking for Intimate Partner Violence and Abuse
There is evidence that Intimate Partner Violence and Abuse (IPVA) is more prevalent among military populations compared with civilian populations. However, there has been limited research into the help-seeking experiences of civilian victim-survivors who have experienced IPVA within relationships with military personnel. This qualitative study aimed to explore the experiences of, and barriers to, help-seeking for IPVA victimisation among civilian…
Intimate Partner Violence and Abuse
These results highlight the role of cultural norms, as well as the role of emotion dysregulation, poor communication skills and mental health difficulties in explaining and perpetuating abuse within ecological theoretical frameworks of violence among couples within which one or both partners are serving or ex-serving military personnel
Preliminary Exploration of the Relationship between Veteran Family Membership, School Climate, and Adverse Outcomes among School-Aged Youth
Little is known about the functioning of children in veteran-connected families, who may experience a unique constellation of stressors including exposure to parental mental health symptoms and unemployment. Further, research has not previously considered the role of school climate in counteracting these stressors for veteran-connected students. This preliminary study examines the relationship between veteran parent’s mental health and employment…
Perceptions of the impact of military life on Intimate Partner Violence and Abuse victimisation among civilian partners of UK military personnel
Changes in Physical Activity among United Kingdom University Students Following the Implementation of Coronavirus Lockdown Measures
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and resulting restrictions have significantly impacted physical activity levels. However, objectively measured changes in physical activity levels among UK university students during lockdown are understudied. Using data collected via remote measurement technology from a mobile physical activity tracker, this study aimed to describe the longitudinal trajectories of physical activity following the start of lockdown a…
Homelessness Among Veterans
Objective: The current literature does not account for how homeless experiences in combination with military sexual assault (MSA) are associated with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and physical health among military veterans. Method: The survey sample included 251 female and 1,249 male U.S. Armed Forces veterans in San Francisco, CA, and Chicago, IL, who reported their housing status during the past 3 months. Three subgroups em…
The association between paternal psychopathology and adolescent depression and anxiety
Hospital admissions for non-communicable disease in the UK military and associations with alcohol use and mental health
Military personnel with a mental health problem are more likely to have an inpatient hospital admission for NCDs compared to those without, evidencing the clear links between physical and mental health in this population
The Use of Facebook in Recruiting Participants for Health Research Purposes
Violent behavior among military reservists
Large numbers of British and American Reservists have been deployed to operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. Little is known about the impact of deployment and combat exposure on violent behavior in Reservists. The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of self-reported violent behavior among a representative sample of United Kingdom Reservists, the risk factors associated with violence and the impact of deployment and combat exposur…
Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis of Soldiers’ Experiences of Being Married and Serving in the British Army
Research suggests certain aspects of military life, especially operational deployments, may negatively impact military marriages. However, much of this research is from the United States and uses deductive quantitative methods. Qualitative research investigating the lived experiences of forming and maintaining marriages was conducted with six male U.K. Army personnel. Semistructured interviews were analyzed, using Interpretative Phenomenological …
Stigma as a Barrier to Seeking Health Care Among Military Personnel With Mental Health Problems
Approximately 60% of military personnel who experience mental health problems do not seek help, yet many of them could benefit from professional treatment. Across military studies, one of the most frequently reported barriers to help-seeking for mental health problems is concerns about stigma. It is, however, less clear how stigma influences mental health service utilization. This review will synthesize existing research on stigma, focusing on th…
Visual impairment, coping strategies and impact on daily life
Health care professionals, family and friends of the person with the visual impairment need to be aware that coping with a visual impairment is a continuous struggle; even after a considerable amount of time has passed, needs for emotional, social, practical and physical support may still be present
Relationship Difficulties Among U.K. Military Personnel
Military work, especially operational deployments, may impact the romantic relationships of military personnel. Using a sub-sample (n=7581) of participants from a cohort study of UK military personnel (data collected between 2007 and 2009), the \nprevalence of relationship difficulties and associations with socio-demographic, military, and deployment-related characteristics was examined. The majority of participants did not report experiencing re…
Are the Armed Forces Understood and Supported by the Public? A View from the United Kingdom
Despite the importance of public opinion in supporting the military and their missions, little is known about how the UK public perceive their Armed Forces. This article reviews and evaluates available research and opinion poll data of public attitudes toward the UK military and situates the evidence within the civil-military gap literature. Current evidence suggests public regard for the UK Armed Forces is high despite low levels of support for …
British Public Opinion after a Decade of War
Using data from the 2011 British Social Attitudes survey (n = 3,311), this article compares British public opinion of the purposes and successes of the Iraq and Afghanistan missions. Public acceptance of military deaths/injuries, the accuracy of public estimates of military fatalities and how these differ according to opinions of the missions are determined. It is found that the British public is doubtful of the missions' achievements and cynical…
Are You a Veteran?' Understanding of the Term 'Veteran' among UK Ex-Service Personnel
Different countries have varying definitions of the word 'veteran,' which in turn influence the benefits that ex-Service personnel receive. However, public opinion does not necessarily reflect official definitions. This article seeks to identify whether characteristics by which UK ex-Service personnel self-identify as veterans are aligned with official policy/public opinion, and which factors are associated with self-identification as a veteran. …
Life in and after the Armed Forces
This study focuses on the influence of structural aspects of social integration (social networks and social participation outside work) on mental health (common mental disorders (CMD), that is, depression and anxiety symptoms, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms and alcohol misuse). This study examines differences in levels of social integration and associations between social integration and mental health among service leavers and per…
Relationship Difficulties Among U.K. Military Personnel
Military work, especially operational deployments, may impact the romantic relationships of military personnel. Using a sub-sample (n=7581) of participants from a cohort study of UK military personnel (data collected between 2007 and 2009), the \nprevalence of relationship difficulties and associations with socio-demographic, military, and deployment-related characteristics was examined. The majority of participants did not report experiencing re…
Help-seeking for Intimate Partner Violence and Abuse
The findings indicate the added challenges in help-seeking for IPVA experienced by military personnel and highlight a need for a whole systems approach to improve the provision of support for IPVA in the military serving and ex-serving community to instil meaningful change
Intimate Partner Violence and Abuse
These results highlight the role of cultural norms, as well as the role of emotion dysregulation, poor communication skills and mental health difficulties in explaining and perpetuating abuse within ecological theoretical frameworks of violence among couples within which one or both partners are serving or ex-serving military personnel
Violent behavior among military reservists
Large numbers of British and American Reservists have been deployed to operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. Little is known about the impact of deployment and combat exposure on violent behavior in Reservists. The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of self-reported violent behavior among a representative sample of United Kingdom Reservists, the risk factors associated with violence and the impact of deployment and combat exposur…
Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis of Soldiers’ Experiences of Being Married and Serving in the British Army
Research suggests certain aspects of military life, especially operational deployments, may negatively impact military marriages. However, much of this research is from the United States and uses deductive quantitative methods. Qualitative research investigating the lived experiences of forming and maintaining marriages was conducted with six male U.K. Army personnel. Semistructured interviews were analyzed, using Interpretative Phenomenological …
Homelessness Among Veterans
Objective: The current literature does not account for how homeless experiences in combination with military sexual assault (MSA) are associated with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and physical health among military veterans. Method: The survey sample included 251 female and 1,249 male U.S. Armed Forces veterans in San Francisco, CA, and Chicago, IL, who reported their housing status during the past 3 months. Three subgroups em…
Agreement between body mass index, waist circumference and skin-fold thickness in the United Kingdom Army
The level of agreement between BMI and waist circumference is acceptable regardless of method to assess obesity, but would be poor for assessing thinness. The level of agreement with sum of skin-folds was mediocre
Identifying socio-demographic and socioeconomic determinants of health inequalities in a diverse London community
Health service providers and policy makers should prioritise high risk, socially defined groups in combating inequalities in individual and co-occurring poor mental and physical problems. In population terms, poor mental health has a similar or greater burden on functional impairment than long term conditions and perceived health
Self-harm and attempted suicide among UK Armed Forces personnel
AIMS: Little has been reported on self-harm among the UK Armed Forces, partly due to the difficulties in recording self-harm, within an often-difficult-to-reach population. This study assesses the lifetime prevalence of attempted suicide and self-harm within currently serving and ex-service personnel of the UK Armed Forces. METHODS: Telephone interviews were conducted with 821 personnel who had previously participated in the King's Centre for Mil…
Does anonymity increase the reporting of mental health symptoms
We found a significant effect on the reporting of sub-threshold and probable PTSD and certain stigmatizing beliefs (but not common mental disorders) when using an anonymous compared to identifiable questionnaire, with the anonymous questionnaire resulting in a higher prevalence of PTSD and increased reporting of three stigmatizing beliefs. This has implications for the conduct of mental health screening and research in the US and UK military
OP92 The Impact of Military Deployment, Combat Experiences and Post-Deployment Mental Health Problems on Violent Behaviour among UK Military Personnel
Background There is considerable media, political and public interest on both sides of the Atlantic in an alleged rise in violence among military personnel returned from conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. This study explores violence among a large sample of UK military personnel, a proportion of whom had been deployed to Iraq/Afghanistan. The aims were to estimate the prevalence of self-reported violence, examine the impact of deployment and comb…
OP91 Does Anonymity Increase the Reporting of Mental Health Symptoms
Background There is no doubt that the perceived stigma of having a mental disorder acts as a barrier to help seeking. It is possible that individuals may be reluctant to admit to symptoms suggestive of poor mental health when data can be linked to them, even if their personal details are only used to help them access care. This may be particularly relevant because individuals who have a mental health problem are more likely to experience barriers…
OP20 A Comparative Analysis of Deployment Associated Mental Health Issues in United States and United Kingdom Armed Forces
Background There are several differences in health outcomes between UK and US military personnel who have deployed to the recent conflicts in Iraq or Afghanistan. Rates of survey-based posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) tend to be higher in US personnel, whilst self-reported rates of alcohol use tend to be higher in UK personnel. To explore potential reasons why mental health prevalence rates differ in the two countries a comparative analysis o…
Are You a Veteran?' Understanding of the Term 'Veteran' among UK Ex-Service Personnel
Different countries have varying definitions of the word 'veteran,' which in turn influence the benefits that ex-Service personnel receive. However, public opinion does not necessarily reflect official definitions. This article seeks to identify whether characteristics by which UK ex-Service personnel self-identify as veterans are aligned with official policy/public opinion, and which factors are associated with self-identification as a veteran. …
Life in and after the Armed Forces
This study focuses on the influence of structural aspects of social integration (social networks and social participation outside work) on mental health (common mental disorders (CMD), that is, depression and anxiety symptoms, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms and alcohol misuse). This study examines differences in levels of social integration and associations between social integration and mental health among service leavers and per…
Stigma as a Barrier to Seeking Health Care Among Military Personnel With Mental Health Problems
Approximately 60% of military personnel who experience mental health problems do not seek help, yet many of them could benefit from professional treatment. Across military studies, one of the most frequently reported barriers to help-seeking for mental health problems is concerns about stigma. It is, however, less clear how stigma influences mental health service utilization. This review will synthesize existing research on stigma, focusing on th…
Visual impairment, coping strategies and impact on daily life
Health care professionals, family and friends of the person with the visual impairment need to be aware that coping with a visual impairment is a continuous struggle; even after a considerable amount of time has passed, needs for emotional, social, practical and physical support may still be present
Relationship Difficulties Among U.K. Military Personnel
Military work, especially operational deployments, may impact the romantic relationships of military personnel. Using a sub-sample (n=7581) of participants from a cohort study of UK military personnel (data collected between 2007 and 2009), the \nprevalence of relationship difficulties and associations with socio-demographic, military, and deployment-related characteristics was examined. The majority of participants did not report experiencing re…
British Public Opinion after a Decade of War
Using data from the 2011 British Social Attitudes survey (n = 3,311), this article compares British public opinion of the purposes and successes of the Iraq and Afghanistan missions. Public acceptance of military deaths/injuries, the accuracy of public estimates of military fatalities and how these differ according to opinions of the missions are determined. It is found that the British public is doubtful of the missions' achievements and cynical…
Are the Armed Forces Understood and Supported by the Public? A View from the United Kingdom
Despite the importance of public opinion in supporting the military and their missions, little is known about how the UK public perceive their Armed Forces. This article reviews and evaluates available research and opinion poll data of public attitudes toward the UK military and situates the evidence within the civil-military gap literature. Current evidence suggests public regard for the UK Armed Forces is high despite low levels of support for …
Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis of Soldiers’ Experiences of Being Married and Serving in the British Army
Research suggests certain aspects of military life, especially operational deployments, may negatively impact military marriages. However, much of this research is from the United States and uses deductive quantitative methods. Qualitative research investigating the lived experiences of forming and maintaining marriages was conducted with six male U.K. Army personnel. Semistructured interviews were analyzed, using Interpretative Phenomenological …
The Use of Facebook in Recruiting Participants for Health Research Purposes
Violent behavior among military reservists
Large numbers of British and American Reservists have been deployed to operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. Little is known about the impact of deployment and combat exposure on violent behavior in Reservists. The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of self-reported violent behavior among a representative sample of United Kingdom Reservists, the risk factors associated with violence and the impact of deployment and combat exposur…
The association between paternal psychopathology and adolescent depression and anxiety
Hospital admissions for non-communicable disease in the UK military and associations with alcohol use and mental health
Military personnel with a mental health problem are more likely to have an inpatient hospital admission for NCDs compared to those without, evidencing the clear links between physical and mental health in this population
Perceptions of the impact of military life on Intimate Partner Violence and Abuse victimisation among civilian partners of UK military personnel
Changes in Physical Activity among United Kingdom University Students Following the Implementation of Coronavirus Lockdown Measures
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and resulting restrictions have significantly impacted physical activity levels. However, objectively measured changes in physical activity levels among UK university students during lockdown are understudied. Using data collected via remote measurement technology from a mobile physical activity tracker, this study aimed to describe the longitudinal trajectories of physical activity following the start of lockdown a…
Homelessness Among Veterans
Objective: The current literature does not account for how homeless experiences in combination with military sexual assault (MSA) are associated with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and physical health among military veterans. Method: The survey sample included 251 female and 1,249 male U.S. Armed Forces veterans in San Francisco, CA, and Chicago, IL, who reported their housing status during the past 3 months. Three subgroups em…
Families transition, too! Military families transition out of service
There is minimal research about the military-to-civilian transition (MCT) from the perspective of the family. The goal of this scoping review was to identify what is known about military families across the Five Eyes Nations (FVEY) (Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States) during this phase as well as identify gaps in the evidence base. Scoping review methods were employed with a narrative review process to conce…
Engagement with protective behaviours in the UK during the Covid-19 pandemic
Engagement with protective behaviours increased at the start of the pandemic and has remained high since. The greatest variations in behaviour reflected changes to Government rules. Despite the duration of restrictions, people have continued to adopt personal protective behaviours that were intended to prevent the spread of COVID-19
Help-seeking for Intimate Partner Violence and Abuse
There is evidence that Intimate Partner Violence and Abuse (IPVA) is more prevalent among military populations compared with civilian populations. However, there has been limited research into the help-seeking experiences of civilian victim-survivors who have experienced IPVA within relationships with military personnel. This qualitative study aimed to explore the experiences of, and barriers to, help-seeking for IPVA victimisation among civilian…
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