Debbie Aitken
Biographic Data
| ID | 8648312 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Debbie Aitken |
| GIVEN NAMES | Debbie |
| FAMILY NAME | Aitken |
| SIGNATURE | AITKEN D |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Oxford |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-5985-4623 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 5 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 5 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2023 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Express yourself! A comparison of how autistic boys and girls communicate through joint attention and expressive Language
Language and communication differences are core characteristics of autism, but few studies have explored the associations of joint attention and communication behaviours in young autistic children. The current study explores caregiver-reported measures of expressive language and joint attention behaviours from birth to age 3, noting differences between autistic and non-autistic children, as well as gender differences. Secondary data analyses expl…
‘See me for me’
PHENOMENON: Sexual and/or gender minority-identifying (SGM) medical students report lower levels of belonging and heightened discrimination in medical schools, especially among those who hold intersecting identities that are underrepresented in medicine (URM). Role modelling has been identified as a tool to combat this phenomenon. We used an intersectional approach to explore how interacting URM identities in relation to SGM identity mediate the …
Exploring the use of gender‐inclusive language amongst health care students and staff in obstetrics and gynaecology
INTRODUCTION: Gender-inclusive language is increasingly recognised as essential in health care to ensure respectful and equitable care for transgender and gender-diverse individuals. However, the adoption of gender-inclusive language in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (O&G) may vary across generations and hierarchical levels, and the perspectives of students and staff on its use remain underexamined. This study aimed to explore how O&G learners and cl…
Aspiration to admission
SERIES INTRODUCTORY ABSTRACTWidening Access, Participation and SuccessThis AMEE guide series explores three interconnected strategies for widening access, participation, and success in medical education. The series emphasises the interdependence of these areas as essential to supporting students from entry to graduation. Each guide in the series addresses a specific phase of the student journey, from the first steps of widening access, through en…
Twelve tips for developing active bystander intervention training for medical students
Healthcare experiences of mistreatment are long standing issues, with many not knowing how to recognise it and respond appropriately. Active bystander intervention (ABI) training prepares individuals with tools and strategies to challenge incidences of discrimination and harassment that they may witness. This type of training shares a philosophy that all members of the healthcare community have a role to play in tackling discrimination and health…
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Twelve tips for developing active bystander intervention training for medical students
Healthcare experiences of mistreatment are long standing issues, with many not knowing how to recognise it and respond appropriately. Active bystander intervention (ABI) training prepares individuals with tools and strategies to challenge incidences of discrimination and harassment that they may witness. This type of training shares a philosophy that all members of the healthcare community have a role to play in tackling discrimination and health…
Aspiration to admission
SERIES INTRODUCTORY ABSTRACTWidening Access, Participation and SuccessThis AMEE guide series explores three interconnected strategies for widening access, participation, and success in medical education. The series emphasises the interdependence of these areas as essential to supporting students from entry to graduation. Each guide in the series addresses a specific phase of the student journey, from the first steps of widening access, through en…
Express yourself! A comparison of how autistic boys and girls communicate through joint attention and expressive Language
Language and communication differences are core characteristics of autism, but few studies have explored the associations of joint attention and communication behaviours in young autistic children. The current study explores caregiver-reported measures of expressive language and joint attention behaviours from birth to age 3, noting differences between autistic and non-autistic children, as well as gender differences. Secondary data analyses expl…
‘See me for me’
PHENOMENON: Sexual and/or gender minority-identifying (SGM) medical students report lower levels of belonging and heightened discrimination in medical schools, especially among those who hold intersecting identities that are underrepresented in medicine (URM). Role modelling has been identified as a tool to combat this phenomenon. We used an intersectional approach to explore how interacting URM identities in relation to SGM identity mediate the …
Exploring the use of gender‐inclusive language amongst health care students and staff in obstetrics and gynaecology
INTRODUCTION: Gender-inclusive language is increasingly recognised as essential in health care to ensure respectful and equitable care for transgender and gender-diverse individuals. However, the adoption of gender-inclusive language in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (O&G) may vary across generations and hierarchical levels, and the perspectives of students and staff on its use remain underexamined. This study aimed to explore how O&G learners and cl…
Diversity and Career in Medicine (3 works) · Health care (2 works) · LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy (2 works) · Medical education (2 works) · Medicine (2 works) · MEDLINE (2 works) · Assistive Technology in Communication and Mobility (1 works) · Autism (1 works) · Autism Spectrum Disorder Research (1 works) · Bystander effect (1 works)