Jean Eberhardt
Biographic Data
| ID | 743976 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Jean Eberhardt |
| GIVEN NAMES | Jean |
| FAMILY NAME | Eberhardt |
| SIGNATURE | EBERHARDT J |
| AFFILIATIONS | Teesside University |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-0745-178X |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 22 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 3 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 22 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1970 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Intersectional deprivation
Purpose This paper introduces the concept of intersectional deprivation to explain how overlapping structural, psychological and relational disadvantages shape refugee women's entrepreneurial intentions in deprived UK contexts. Drawing on Crenshaw's intersectionality and place-based marginalization, the study addresses the absence of an integrated mechanism-based framework by focusing on Middlesbrough, a paradigmatic asylum-dispersal city in the …
Public knowledge, attitudes, and barriers to gastric cancer screening in the UAE
Introduction Gastric cancer is a major cause of cancer-related mortality worldwide, and early detection through screening can improve outcomes. In the United Arab Emirates (UAE), incidence is relatively low, but late-stage diagnosis, limited public awareness and no dedicated national screening programme remain concerns. This study examined knowledge, attitudes, perceived barriers and factors associated with screening uptake among UAE residents.Th…
Factors associated with length of hospital stay in patients with diabetic ketoacidosis
Background: Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a severe and potentially life-threatening complication of diabetes mellitus (DM). Data on the clinical characteristics of DKA patients and factors affecting length of hospital stay (LOS) in Jordan are limited. This study aimed to assess the clinical profiles of patients admitted with DKA to public hospitals in Jordan and to identify determinants of LOS. Methods: A validated questionnaire was used to coll…
Validation of the Arabic eHealth literacy questionnaire
Introduction: Amidst the rapid digitalization of healthcare, there is a need for tools that accurately assess eHealth literacy across cultural contexts. This study focused on the validation of an Arabic version of the eHealth Literacy Questionnaire (eHLQ), a tool to facilitate patient engagement and health outcomes in digital healthcare. Method: Using a convenience sampling method, the study recruited a diverse sample of 657 participants from Jor…
Barriers and Facilitators of NHS Health Checks in Socioeconomically Deprived Communities in the North East of England
INTRODUCTION: Preventive health services, such as the NHS Health Check programme, aim to identify and address key health risks, yet participation is particularly low in socioeconomically deprived areas, such as the North East of England. Understanding barriers and facilitators to engagement is critical to improving access and outcomes for these communities. This study aimed to explore barriers and facilitators to NHS Health Check attendance in th…
The Development of Standardized National Head Circumference Growth Charts for Jordanian Children Aged 0–5 Years
Background: Head circumference (HC) is a key indicator of growth and brain development in children, used to identify abnormalities like microcephaly and macrocephaly. While WHO growth standards are widely adopted, they may not account for regional variations due to genetic, environmental, and socio-economic factors. This study aimed to develop and validate national HC growth charts for Jordanian children aged 0-5 years and compare them with WHO s…
Weight Status, Psychosocial Factors, and Health-Related Quality of Life Among Jordanian Adolescents
Background/Objectives: Childhood and adolescent obesity is a growing public health concern in Jordan, with implications for both physical and psychological well-being. While obesity's physical effects are well-documented, less is known about its broader association with adolescents' quality of life (QoL), particularly in Middle Eastern contexts. This study aimed to investigate the associations between weight status, psychosocial factors, and heal…
Determinants of Asthma Control in Jordanian Children
While FeNO showed promise as a non-invasive marker of airway inflammation, its clinical application remains limited due to variability and confounding factors. A comprehensive, individualized approach to asthma management, considering comorbidities and conventional assessments, is essential. Larger, longitudinal studies are needed to establish the role of FeNO in routine pediatric asthma care
Barriers and facilitators to accessing healthcare for early diagnosis of prostate cancer for black men—a qualitative exploration in North-East England and Scotland
Barriers to accessing healthcare for early prostate cancer diagnosis are complex and multifaceted, requiring complex solutions. Asset-based, participatory, and culturally tailored interventions have the potential to be effective in addressing barriers, and thus ultimately reduce morbidity and mortality through earlier diagnosis of prostate cancer in Black communities
Exploring the pharmacist’s role in pregnancy care
Pregnant women often worry about medication effects on their unborn child, leading to inadequate care and potential risks to maternal and fetal health. Research on community pharmacists' role in prenatal care is limited. This cross-sectional study used a validated, self-administered survey distributed to 405 pharmacists across the United Arab Emirates to evaluate their perceptions, practices, competencies, and barriers in pregnancy care. Data wer…
Assessing mental health literacy in Jordan
Background: Mental health literacy (MHL) research in Jordan is sparse and validated MHL measures are lacking. The present study validated a Jordanian version of the Mental Health Literacy Scale (MHLS) and examined Jordanian individuals' MHL. Method: A Google Forms survey was designed, and the link was shared through various Jordanian social media platforms. Factor analysis and Rasch analysis were performed to validate the Jordanian version of the…
Pregnancy experiences of UK teenage mothers during the Covid-19 pandemic
A Qualitative Exploration of Peer Supporters' Experiences of Undertaking a Co‐Produced Mental Health and Emotional Well‐Being Training Programme
INTRODUCTION: Peer supporters play a crucial role in mental health and support services, but their own mental health and emotional well-being are often neglected by themselves, and, frequently, their organisations. Here, we report findings from a qualitative interview study of peer supporters who completed a co-produced emotional well-being training programme. METHOD: Ten semi-structured interviews with peer supporters working in the North East o…
Psychosocial Aspects of the Lived Experience of Long Covid
Heat or Eat
The cost-of-living crisis in the United Kingdom has profoundly affected the mental wellbeing of single parents, compounding economic and psychosocial challenges. This study, through semi-structured online interviews with four female single parents, used thematic analysis to explore how financial burdens, mood fluctuations, sacrifices for children's needs, and intensified social isolation impacted their mental health. The application of Social Ide…
Peer supporters' mental health and emotional wellbeing needs
INTRODUCTION: Peer supporters are a valuable asset to mental health and support services, but their own mental health needs are often overlooked in research and practice. This study explored peer supporters' perceived challenges of maintaining their mental health and emotional wellbeing and co-produced training needs. METHODS: A qualitative approach was used to explore factors affecting peer supporters' mental health and emotional wellbeing. Semi…
Evaluating the effects of a multicomponent support service for people recently diagnosed with dementia and their carers
INTRODUCTION: Although prior research has provided an understanding of the needs of people living with dementia (PLWD) and their carers, less is known about how tailored multicomponent interventions impact their lives. This study explored the effect of providing ongoing support to people who had been recently diagnosed with dementia and to their carers. METHODS: We conducted interviews with a convenience sample of key stakeholders: 11 interviews …
Exploring Covid-19 Vaccine Confidence with People from Black and Asian Backgrounds in England
A systematic review and qualitative synthesis of the experience of living with colorectal cancer as a chronic illness
Complex posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms among midlife to older female survivors of intimate partner violence
Exploring traumatic experiences from the perspectives of survivors is an important way of understanding the impacts on and consequences for the survivor and their adjustment beyond abuse, moving from a symptomatic lens to an approach of trauma journey exploration. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2023 APA, all rights reserved)
Bottom of the Pile”
In-work poverty (IWP), a growing problem in the United Kingdom, describes being in employment but having financial resources close to thresholds associated with poverty. IWP is associated with poorer health behaviors. We examined why people experiencing IWP may exhibit poorer health behaviors. Experiences of six individuals with whole-household IWP in North East England, were elicited using inductive reflexive thematic analysis with semi-structur…
L'influence sur la vie rurale de l'urbanisation dans les aires métropolitaines. Essai
Heat or Eat
The cost-of-living crisis in the United Kingdom has profoundly affected the mental wellbeing of single parents, compounding economic and psychosocial challenges. This study, through semi-structured online interviews with four female single parents, used thematic analysis to explore how financial burdens, mood fluctuations, sacrifices for children's needs, and intensified social isolation impacted their mental health. The application of Social Ide…
Bottom of the Pile”
In-work poverty (IWP), a growing problem in the United Kingdom, describes being in employment but having financial resources close to thresholds associated with poverty. IWP is associated with poorer health behaviors. We examined why people experiencing IWP may exhibit poorer health behaviors. Experiences of six individuals with whole-household IWP in North East England, were elicited using inductive reflexive thematic analysis with semi-structur…
L'influence sur la vie rurale de l'urbanisation dans les aires métropolitaines. Essai
A systematic review and qualitative synthesis of the experience of living with colorectal cancer as a chronic illness
Complex posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms among midlife to older female survivors of intimate partner violence
Exploring traumatic experiences from the perspectives of survivors is an important way of understanding the impacts on and consequences for the survivor and their adjustment beyond abuse, moving from a symptomatic lens to an approach of trauma journey exploration. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2023 APA, all rights reserved)
Bottom of the Pile”
In-work poverty (IWP), a growing problem in the United Kingdom, describes being in employment but having financial resources close to thresholds associated with poverty. IWP is associated with poorer health behaviors. We examined why people experiencing IWP may exhibit poorer health behaviors. Experiences of six individuals with whole-household IWP in North East England, were elicited using inductive reflexive thematic analysis with semi-structur…
Peer supporters' mental health and emotional wellbeing needs
INTRODUCTION: Peer supporters are a valuable asset to mental health and support services, but their own mental health needs are often overlooked in research and practice. This study explored peer supporters' perceived challenges of maintaining their mental health and emotional wellbeing and co-produced training needs. METHODS: A qualitative approach was used to explore factors affecting peer supporters' mental health and emotional wellbeing. Semi…
Evaluating the effects of a multicomponent support service for people recently diagnosed with dementia and their carers
INTRODUCTION: Although prior research has provided an understanding of the needs of people living with dementia (PLWD) and their carers, less is known about how tailored multicomponent interventions impact their lives. This study explored the effect of providing ongoing support to people who had been recently diagnosed with dementia and to their carers. METHODS: We conducted interviews with a convenience sample of key stakeholders: 11 interviews …
Exploring Covid-19 Vaccine Confidence with People from Black and Asian Backgrounds in England
Assessing mental health literacy in Jordan
Background: Mental health literacy (MHL) research in Jordan is sparse and validated MHL measures are lacking. The present study validated a Jordanian version of the Mental Health Literacy Scale (MHLS) and examined Jordanian individuals' MHL. Method: A Google Forms survey was designed, and the link was shared through various Jordanian social media platforms. Factor analysis and Rasch analysis were performed to validate the Jordanian version of the…
Pregnancy experiences of UK teenage mothers during the Covid-19 pandemic
A Qualitative Exploration of Peer Supporters' Experiences of Undertaking a Co‐Produced Mental Health and Emotional Well‐Being Training Programme
INTRODUCTION: Peer supporters play a crucial role in mental health and support services, but their own mental health and emotional well-being are often neglected by themselves, and, frequently, their organisations. Here, we report findings from a qualitative interview study of peer supporters who completed a co-produced emotional well-being training programme. METHOD: Ten semi-structured interviews with peer supporters working in the North East o…
Psychosocial Aspects of the Lived Experience of Long Covid
Heat or Eat
The cost-of-living crisis in the United Kingdom has profoundly affected the mental wellbeing of single parents, compounding economic and psychosocial challenges. This study, through semi-structured online interviews with four female single parents, used thematic analysis to explore how financial burdens, mood fluctuations, sacrifices for children's needs, and intensified social isolation impacted their mental health. The application of Social Ide…
Validation of the Arabic eHealth literacy questionnaire
Introduction: Amidst the rapid digitalization of healthcare, there is a need for tools that accurately assess eHealth literacy across cultural contexts. This study focused on the validation of an Arabic version of the eHealth Literacy Questionnaire (eHLQ), a tool to facilitate patient engagement and health outcomes in digital healthcare. Method: Using a convenience sampling method, the study recruited a diverse sample of 657 participants from Jor…
Barriers and Facilitators of NHS Health Checks in Socioeconomically Deprived Communities in the North East of England
INTRODUCTION: Preventive health services, such as the NHS Health Check programme, aim to identify and address key health risks, yet participation is particularly low in socioeconomically deprived areas, such as the North East of England. Understanding barriers and facilitators to engagement is critical to improving access and outcomes for these communities. This study aimed to explore barriers and facilitators to NHS Health Check attendance in th…
The Development of Standardized National Head Circumference Growth Charts for Jordanian Children Aged 0–5 Years
Background: Head circumference (HC) is a key indicator of growth and brain development in children, used to identify abnormalities like microcephaly and macrocephaly. While WHO growth standards are widely adopted, they may not account for regional variations due to genetic, environmental, and socio-economic factors. This study aimed to develop and validate national HC growth charts for Jordanian children aged 0-5 years and compare them with WHO s…
Weight Status, Psychosocial Factors, and Health-Related Quality of Life Among Jordanian Adolescents
Background/Objectives: Childhood and adolescent obesity is a growing public health concern in Jordan, with implications for both physical and psychological well-being. While obesity's physical effects are well-documented, less is known about its broader association with adolescents' quality of life (QoL), particularly in Middle Eastern contexts. This study aimed to investigate the associations between weight status, psychosocial factors, and heal…
Determinants of Asthma Control in Jordanian Children
While FeNO showed promise as a non-invasive marker of airway inflammation, its clinical application remains limited due to variability and confounding factors. A comprehensive, individualized approach to asthma management, considering comorbidities and conventional assessments, is essential. Larger, longitudinal studies are needed to establish the role of FeNO in routine pediatric asthma care
Barriers and facilitators to accessing healthcare for early diagnosis of prostate cancer for black men—a qualitative exploration in North-East England and Scotland
Barriers to accessing healthcare for early prostate cancer diagnosis are complex and multifaceted, requiring complex solutions. Asset-based, participatory, and culturally tailored interventions have the potential to be effective in addressing barriers, and thus ultimately reduce morbidity and mortality through earlier diagnosis of prostate cancer in Black communities
Exploring the pharmacist’s role in pregnancy care
Pregnant women often worry about medication effects on their unborn child, leading to inadequate care and potential risks to maternal and fetal health. Research on community pharmacists' role in prenatal care is limited. This cross-sectional study used a validated, self-administered survey distributed to 405 pharmacists across the United Arab Emirates to evaluate their perceptions, practices, competencies, and barriers in pregnancy care. Data wer…
Intersectional deprivation
Purpose This paper introduces the concept of intersectional deprivation to explain how overlapping structural, psychological and relational disadvantages shape refugee women's entrepreneurial intentions in deprived UK contexts. Drawing on Crenshaw's intersectionality and place-based marginalization, the study addresses the absence of an integrated mechanism-based framework by focusing on Middlesbrough, a paradigmatic asylum-dispersal city in the …
Public knowledge, attitudes, and barriers to gastric cancer screening in the UAE
Introduction Gastric cancer is a major cause of cancer-related mortality worldwide, and early detection through screening can improve outcomes. In the United Arab Emirates (UAE), incidence is relatively low, but late-stage diagnosis, limited public awareness and no dedicated national screening programme remain concerns. This study examined knowledge, attitudes, perceived barriers and factors associated with screening uptake among UAE residents.Th…
Factors associated with length of hospital stay in patients with diabetic ketoacidosis
Background: Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a severe and potentially life-threatening complication of diabetes mellitus (DM). Data on the clinical characteristics of DKA patients and factors affecting length of hospital stay (LOS) in Jordan are limited. This study aimed to assess the clinical profiles of patients admitted with DKA to public hospitals in Jordan and to identify determinants of LOS. Methods: A validated questionnaire was used to coll…
Medicine (13 works) · Psychology (11 works) · Qualitative research (10 works) · Thematic analysis (9 works) · Political science (7 works) · Sociology (7 works) · Psychiatry (6 works) · Mental health (5 works) · Nursing (5 works) · Psychological intervention (5 works)