Predicting educational and social-emotional outcomes in emerging adulthood from intelligence, personality, and socioeconomic status.
- Z. HaiderSophie von Stumm
- 12 May 2022
Psychology, Education
Emerging adulthood describes the developmental life stage between adolescence and adulthood, when young people gain important educational and social-emotional skills. Here, we tested to what extent…
Factors associated with physical activity in individuals with metastatic cancer: a UK cross-sectional survey.
- Z. HaiderSamuel G. SmithR. WalwynPhillippa LallyAbigail FisherR. Beeken
- 28 October 2024
Medicine
People with metastatic cancer may need further support to address inadequate levels of physical activity, and differences observed between demographic sub-groups suggest this may be more beneficial for those less likely to engage in physical activity.
‘As Important as Medication’. A Qualitative Investigation of the Beliefs, Barriers and Facilitators of Physical Activity for Women With Metastatic Breast Cancer
- Z. HaiderR. BeekenAnam A Ayaz-ShahKelly E LloydSamuel G Smith
- 28 May 2025
Medicine
A large number of women with metastatic breast cancer are not meeting physical activity recommendations, and research is needed to understand why this is the case.
Physical activity interventions for women with metastatic breast cancer: A systematic review of published and ongoing randomised controlled trials
- Louise H HallSophie M. C. Green Samuel G. Smith
- 8 August 2025
Medicine
Evidence indicates that physical activity is safe, well adhered to, and improves physical function and QoL in MBC and future trials could clarify the optimal PA type, duration, delivery mode, frequency, and long-term effectiveness.
Do school grades matter for growing up? Testing the predictive validity of school performance for outcomes in emerging adulthood.
- Alexandra StarrZ. HaiderSophie von Stumm
- 22 February 2024
Education, Psychology
In putatively meritocratic societies, doing well in school is a pivotal precondition for accessing further and higher education, which, in turn, has a pervasive, long-term influence on adulthood…
Acceptability of using point-of-care tests for cancer in primary care: a UK public mixed-methods study
- Anam A Ayaz-ShahRichard D. Neal Samuel G. Smith
- 15 April 2025
Medicine
Frontiers in Cancer Control and Society
The use of POCTs for cancer in primary care is acceptable to the UK public, however important considerations regarding test accuracy and consenting for tests should be considered prior to implementation.
Barriers and facilitators to using aspirin for preventive therapy: a qualitative study exploring the views and experiences of people with Lynch syndrome and healthcare providers
- K. LloydR. Foy Samuel G Smith
- 23 August 2022
Medicine
Coordinated and multilevel strategies are needed, addressing the needs of both GPs and people with Lynch syndrome, to ensure consistent implementation of national guidance on aspirin for preventive therapy.
Transvaginal Ultrasound: Current Practices and Barriers in Pakistani Sonographers
- Syed Amir GilaniSyed Muhammad Yousaf Farooq Muhammad Irshad Ul Haq
- 30 November 2025
Medicine
Critical gaps in training, infrastructure, and cultural acceptability that hinder effective TVUS utilization in Pakistan are highlighted and targeted interventions such as gender-sensitive training, protocol standardization, and policy-level reforms are essential to bridge these gaps and enhance the delivery of equitable, high-quality gynecological care.