Chris Jenkins
Biographic Data
| ID | 5195255 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Chris Jenkins |
| GIVEN NAMES | Chris |
| FAMILY NAME | Jenkins |
| SIGNATURE | JENKINS C |
| AFFILIATIONS | Queen's University Belfast |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-3514-3581 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 12 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 1 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 12 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2016 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Stepping into Who I Fully Am
Research suggests that perimenopause can compound existing struggles for some Autistic people, with potentially catastrophic consequences. Barriers to self-expression due to communication differences are also well-documented. Acknowledging this, our neurodiverse research team invited creative submissions themed around Autistic experiences of menopause, receiving works from six Autistic participants including paintings, poetry, and graphic works. …
Caring for people with non-communicable diseases
Resource-limited health systems in sub-Saharan Africa struggle to provide population-wide high-quality primary healthcare, with particular concerns relating to professional workforce issues and the role of family caregivers. This qualitative study design explores the perceptions of ( n = 19) health and social care professionals of the challenges they face in caring for individuals living with non-communicable diseases in Uganda. Identified challe…
Exploring the Mental Health Challenges of Women Diagnosed with Breast Cancer in Vietnam
Breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer among Vietnamese women. This qualitative study describes and discusses the mental health challenges of women with breast cancer in Vietnam. Two-rounds of semi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted among thirteen women with breast cancer and four caregivers from northern and southern Vietnam. Participants were recruited using purposive sampling technique. Data was collaboratively analyz…
Reflections on qualitative research in global health
As researchers, we carry out our explorations while gripping tightly to the rulebook of methodologies. As an international and interdisciplinary team specializing in cancer care research, we have often however found ourselves without a “rulebook”, which prepared us for all eventualities and the fact that methods do not always translate between problems [1]. Qualitative research [...]
Facilitators and barriers to social distancing for young people during the Covid-19 pandemic
These findings suggest that the actions and endorsement of peers and the physical design of environments have a key role in influencing social distancing behaviour among young people living in NI. The COM-B factors identified in this study can inform the development of tailored interventions using models such as the Behaviour Change Wheel. The findings of this study suggest that intervention functions based on peer modelling and physical environm…
Supporting someone with cancer during the Covid‐19 pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has greatly affected the delivery of cancer care. Due to social restrictions and reductions in health service contact, it is expected that the burdens experienced by informal carers have risen. This study provides an analysis of cancer carer's experiences and needs as a consequence of the pandemic. An online mixed method design was used. The survey included open-ended responses to explore carer's experiences and measures of …
What works in global health partnerships? Reflections on a collaboration between researchers from Vietnam and Northern Ireland
There is a growing body of literature within global health that highlights the importance of thinking actively about how research partnerships should function. Our field is slowly coming to terms with inherent power inequalities that continue to characterise many global health research partnerships.1–6 It is encouraging to see the growth and breadth of articles being written on this crucially important subject.1 5 7–9 We felt, however, that the l…
Digital support for caregivers of patients with non-communicable diseases during Covid-19
This viewpoint paper highlights the urgent needs for support for caregivers of NCD patients in Vietnam and offers a novel approach for developing a co-designed digital resource for them.The digital approach is particularly relevant during COVID-19 when both health services and support to patients and caregivers have been disrupted.This approach is transferable and contextually adaptable, and offers the potential to inform and support caregivers i…
A qualitative study on the needs of cancer caregivers in Vietnam
BACKGROUND: Vietnam has experienced a rapid increase in cancer incidence with many cancers (70%) being diagnosed at a late stage. The majority of physical and psychosocial care is provided by caregivers with minimal professional input. Due to limited resources in hospitals and social and cultural norms regarding caregiving in Vietnam, caregivers provide a range of supportive functions for family members diagnosed with cancer. OBJECTIVES: This stu…
Breast Cancer messaging in Vietnam
Given findings from other studies indicating low levels of knowledge and women with breast cancer experiencing stigma and prejudice, more nuanced and in-depth narrative-focused messaging may be required
Breast cancer services in Vietnam
BACKGROUND: Breast cancer incidence has been increasing consistently in Vietnam. Thus far, there have been no analytical reviews of research produced within this area. OBJECTIVES: We sought to analyse the nature andextent of empirical studies about breast cancer in Vietnam, identifying areas for future research and systemsstrengthening. METHODS: We undertook a scoping study using a five-stage framework to review published and grey literature in E…
Global public health today
BACKGROUND: Global public health today faces new challenges and is impacted by a range of actors from within and outside state boundaries. The diversity of the actors involved has created challenges and a complex environment that requires a new context-tailored global approach. The World Federation of Public Health Associations has embarked on a collaborative consultation with the World Health Organization to encourage a debate on how to adapt pu…
Supporting someone with cancer during the Covid‐19 pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has greatly affected the delivery of cancer care. Due to social restrictions and reductions in health service contact, it is expected that the burdens experienced by informal carers have risen. This study provides an analysis of cancer carer's experiences and needs as a consequence of the pandemic. An online mixed method design was used. The survey included open-ended responses to explore carer's experiences and measures of …
Global public health today
BACKGROUND: Global public health today faces new challenges and is impacted by a range of actors from within and outside state boundaries. The diversity of the actors involved has created challenges and a complex environment that requires a new context-tailored global approach. The World Federation of Public Health Associations has embarked on a collaborative consultation with the World Health Organization to encourage a debate on how to adapt pu…
Breast cancer services in Vietnam
BACKGROUND: Breast cancer incidence has been increasing consistently in Vietnam. Thus far, there have been no analytical reviews of research produced within this area. OBJECTIVES: We sought to analyse the nature andextent of empirical studies about breast cancer in Vietnam, identifying areas for future research and systemsstrengthening. METHODS: We undertook a scoping study using a five-stage framework to review published and grey literature in E…
Breast Cancer messaging in Vietnam
Given findings from other studies indicating low levels of knowledge and women with breast cancer experiencing stigma and prejudice, more nuanced and in-depth narrative-focused messaging may be required
What works in global health partnerships? Reflections on a collaboration between researchers from Vietnam and Northern Ireland
There is a growing body of literature within global health that highlights the importance of thinking actively about how research partnerships should function. Our field is slowly coming to terms with inherent power inequalities that continue to characterise many global health research partnerships.1–6 It is encouraging to see the growth and breadth of articles being written on this crucially important subject.1 5 7–9 We felt, however, that the l…
Digital support for caregivers of patients with non-communicable diseases during Covid-19
This viewpoint paper highlights the urgent needs for support for caregivers of NCD patients in Vietnam and offers a novel approach for developing a co-designed digital resource for them.The digital approach is particularly relevant during COVID-19 when both health services and support to patients and caregivers have been disrupted.This approach is transferable and contextually adaptable, and offers the potential to inform and support caregivers i…
A qualitative study on the needs of cancer caregivers in Vietnam
BACKGROUND: Vietnam has experienced a rapid increase in cancer incidence with many cancers (70%) being diagnosed at a late stage. The majority of physical and psychosocial care is provided by caregivers with minimal professional input. Due to limited resources in hospitals and social and cultural norms regarding caregiving in Vietnam, caregivers provide a range of supportive functions for family members diagnosed with cancer. OBJECTIVES: This stu…
Facilitators and barriers to social distancing for young people during the Covid-19 pandemic
These findings suggest that the actions and endorsement of peers and the physical design of environments have a key role in influencing social distancing behaviour among young people living in NI. The COM-B factors identified in this study can inform the development of tailored interventions using models such as the Behaviour Change Wheel. The findings of this study suggest that intervention functions based on peer modelling and physical environm…
Supporting someone with cancer during the Covid‐19 pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has greatly affected the delivery of cancer care. Due to social restrictions and reductions in health service contact, it is expected that the burdens experienced by informal carers have risen. This study provides an analysis of cancer carer's experiences and needs as a consequence of the pandemic. An online mixed method design was used. The survey included open-ended responses to explore carer's experiences and measures of …
Exploring the Mental Health Challenges of Women Diagnosed with Breast Cancer in Vietnam
Breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer among Vietnamese women. This qualitative study describes and discusses the mental health challenges of women with breast cancer in Vietnam. Two-rounds of semi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted among thirteen women with breast cancer and four caregivers from northern and southern Vietnam. Participants were recruited using purposive sampling technique. Data was collaboratively analyz…
Reflections on qualitative research in global health
As researchers, we carry out our explorations while gripping tightly to the rulebook of methodologies. As an international and interdisciplinary team specializing in cancer care research, we have often however found ourselves without a “rulebook”, which prepared us for all eventualities and the fact that methods do not always translate between problems [1]. Qualitative research [...]
Caring for people with non-communicable diseases
Resource-limited health systems in sub-Saharan Africa struggle to provide population-wide high-quality primary healthcare, with particular concerns relating to professional workforce issues and the role of family caregivers. This qualitative study design explores the perceptions of ( n = 19) health and social care professionals of the challenges they face in caring for individuals living with non-communicable diseases in Uganda. Identified challe…
Stepping into Who I Fully Am
Research suggests that perimenopause can compound existing struggles for some Autistic people, with potentially catastrophic consequences. Barriers to self-expression due to communication differences are also well-documented. Acknowledging this, our neurodiverse research team invited creative submissions themed around Autistic experiences of menopause, receiving works from six Autistic participants including paintings, poetry, and graphic works. …
Medicine (10 works) · Nursing (9 works) · Political science (6 works) · Public health (6 works) · Family medicine (5 works) · Qualitative research (5 works) · Cancer (4 works) · Psychiatry (4 works) · Psychology (4 works) · Sociology (4 works)