Jennifer Seddon
Biographic Data
| ID | 4994700 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Jennifer Seddon |
| GIVEN NAMES | Jennifer |
| FAMILY NAME | Seddon |
| SIGNATURE | SEDDON J |
| AFFILIATIONS | Oxford Brookes University |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-9040-0902 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 11 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 11 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2008 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Drinking motives, socioeconomic factors and the harm-reduction potential of NoLo alcohol products for mid-life women
This study provides novel evidence on perceptions and use of alcohol-free and low-alcohol (NoLo) products among mid-life women, a group underrepresented in alcohol research. A cross-sectional survey of 497 women aged 40-65 was co-developed with stakeholders to ensure relevance and acceptability. The survey assessed understanding of alcohol by volume (ABV) definitions (low-alcohol ≤1.2%; alcohol-free ≤0.05%), patterns of NoLo use, attitudes, and p…
Experiences and Perceptions of Care for Medications With a Risk of Dependence
Background Medications with a risk of dependence are widely prescribed but have been associated with a poor experience of care for patients. This study aimed to understand patient and healthcare staff perspectives in the prescription, management, and deprescription of benzodiazepines, z‐drugs, opioids for chronic noncancer pain, gabapentinoids, and antidepressants. Methods Online semistructured interviews were conducted with 20 patients and 15 he…
Rethinking the message on alcohol and breast cancer with UK women
Alcohol consumption is a well-established, yet, under-recognized risk factor for breast cancer (BCa) in women. Low public awareness of this link limits informed decision-making and undermines support for evidence-based alcohol policy. Existing communication strategies often neglect the socioemotional context in which such messages are received. This study offers a novel, participant-informed approach to message development, grounded in rigorous q…
Barriers to the use of no and low alcohol products in high‐risk drinkers
The acceptability of alcohol screening and brief intervention for older adults in community venues
“It’s difficult when everyone else is drinking, you don’t feel part of the tribe”
OBJECTIVES: Midlife women are an important group to target for alcohol reduction, but there is a lack of research on drinking behaviour in this population. To address the gap, this study applied the Behaviour Change Wheel framework, and identified barriers and enablers to alcohol reduction to inform the development of a novel intervention. METHODS AND MEASURES: In a three round online Delphi study 310 women aged 40-65 years completed a survey inc…
Coping with Covid-19 lockdown
The COVID-19 global pandemic had a major impact on older people's mental health and resulted in changes in alcohol use, with more older adults increasing than decreasing consumption levels among the general population. So far, no studies have focused on older people who were already experiencing problem alcohol use. This qualitative research is the first to provide a nuanced understanding of changes to drinking patterns among older adults engaged…
Factors influencing routine cognitive impairment screening in older at‐risk drinkers
Cognitive Impairment (CI) screening is recommended for those engaged in harmful levels of alcohol use. However, there is a lack of evidence on implementation. This paper explores the barriers and facilitators to CI screening experienced across a service specifically for older drinkers. The findings draw on data gathered as part of an evaluation of a multilevel programme to reduce alcohol-related harm in adults aged 50 and over in five demonstrati…
Drink wise, age well; reducing alcohol related harm among people over 50
This study protocol describes a multi-level, multi-intervention prevention-to-treatment programme which aims to reduce alcohol-related harm in people aged 50 and over
Perceptions of professional drug treatment staff in England about client barriers to narcotics anonymous attendance
A growing body of research evidence shows that Twelve Step Group (TSG) attendance confers a consistent moderate beneficial effect on substance use. Clinicians potentially represent a major referral pathway to TSG. This qualitative study aimed to explore staff perceptions of the barriers to Narcotics Anonymous (NA) group attendance in a population receiving drug treatment, and potential strategies to increase attendance. A cross-sectional survey o…
Vets and videos
To increase the perceived relevance of pre‐clinical science courses to undergraduates, a context‐based assessment item was introduced to a genetics course that occurs early within a five‐year veterinary science programme. The aim was to make a direct link between genetic concepts and the future clinical profession of the students. In the assessment task, students used problem‐solving skills to deduce relationships between genetic variants and nos…
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Vets and videos
To increase the perceived relevance of pre‐clinical science courses to undergraduates, a context‐based assessment item was introduced to a genetics course that occurs early within a five‐year veterinary science programme. The aim was to make a direct link between genetic concepts and the future clinical profession of the students. In the assessment task, students used problem‐solving skills to deduce relationships between genetic variants and nos…
Perceptions of professional drug treatment staff in England about client barriers to narcotics anonymous attendance
A growing body of research evidence shows that Twelve Step Group (TSG) attendance confers a consistent moderate beneficial effect on substance use. Clinicians potentially represent a major referral pathway to TSG. This qualitative study aimed to explore staff perceptions of the barriers to Narcotics Anonymous (NA) group attendance in a population receiving drug treatment, and potential strategies to increase attendance. A cross-sectional survey o…
Drink wise, age well; reducing alcohol related harm among people over 50
This study protocol describes a multi-level, multi-intervention prevention-to-treatment programme which aims to reduce alcohol-related harm in people aged 50 and over
Factors influencing routine cognitive impairment screening in older at‐risk drinkers
Cognitive Impairment (CI) screening is recommended for those engaged in harmful levels of alcohol use. However, there is a lack of evidence on implementation. This paper explores the barriers and facilitators to CI screening experienced across a service specifically for older drinkers. The findings draw on data gathered as part of an evaluation of a multilevel programme to reduce alcohol-related harm in adults aged 50 and over in five demonstrati…
Rethinking the message on alcohol and breast cancer with UK women
Alcohol consumption is a well-established, yet, under-recognized risk factor for breast cancer (BCa) in women. Low public awareness of this link limits informed decision-making and undermines support for evidence-based alcohol policy. Existing communication strategies often neglect the socioemotional context in which such messages are received. This study offers a novel, participant-informed approach to message development, grounded in rigorous q…
Barriers to the use of no and low alcohol products in high‐risk drinkers
The acceptability of alcohol screening and brief intervention for older adults in community venues
“It’s difficult when everyone else is drinking, you don’t feel part of the tribe”
OBJECTIVES: Midlife women are an important group to target for alcohol reduction, but there is a lack of research on drinking behaviour in this population. To address the gap, this study applied the Behaviour Change Wheel framework, and identified barriers and enablers to alcohol reduction to inform the development of a novel intervention. METHODS AND MEASURES: In a three round online Delphi study 310 women aged 40-65 years completed a survey inc…
Coping with Covid-19 lockdown
The COVID-19 global pandemic had a major impact on older people's mental health and resulted in changes in alcohol use, with more older adults increasing than decreasing consumption levels among the general population. So far, no studies have focused on older people who were already experiencing problem alcohol use. This qualitative research is the first to provide a nuanced understanding of changes to drinking patterns among older adults engaged…
Drinking motives, socioeconomic factors and the harm-reduction potential of NoLo alcohol products for mid-life women
This study provides novel evidence on perceptions and use of alcohol-free and low-alcohol (NoLo) products among mid-life women, a group underrepresented in alcohol research. A cross-sectional survey of 497 women aged 40-65 was co-developed with stakeholders to ensure relevance and acceptability. The survey assessed understanding of alcohol by volume (ABV) definitions (low-alcohol ≤1.2%; alcohol-free ≤0.05%), patterns of NoLo use, attitudes, and p…
Experiences and Perceptions of Care for Medications With a Risk of Dependence
Background Medications with a risk of dependence are widely prescribed but have been associated with a poor experience of care for patients. This study aimed to understand patient and healthcare staff perspectives in the prescription, management, and deprescription of benzodiazepines, z‐drugs, opioids for chronic noncancer pain, gabapentinoids, and antidepressants. Methods Online semistructured interviews were conducted with 20 patients and 15 he…
Medicine (9 works) · Psychology (8 works) · Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes (7 works) · Alcohol Consumption and Health Effects (4 works) · Environmental health (4 works) · Gerontology (4 works) · Nursing (4 works) · Psychiatry (4 works) · Qualitative research (4 works) · Social Psychology (4 works)