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Hannah Madden @hannahcem.bsky.social · Jul 30

Using a sex-positive health promotion approach could empower app users to build on their personal strengths and resources.

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Hannah Madden @hannahcem.bsky.social · Jul 30

We took sex positive approach to examine dating app use. Some negative outcomes were reported, mainly by men, including rejection & low self-esteem, & racism & discrimination. Participants of all genders used strategies to reduce risks to health. Women were particularly cautious of men on apps (3/4)

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Hannah Madden @hannahcem.bsky.social · Jul 30

New qualitative research published this week in the International Journal of Sexual Health:

Moving Beyond “Risky Behavior”: A Qualitative Interview Study Exploring Geosocial Networking App Use by Sexual Minority Men and Women in the UK and USA. (2/4)

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Hannah Madden @hannahcem.bsky.social · Jul 30

🏳️‍🌈 NEW RESEARCH: Dating apps could be a tool for HEALTH EQUITY! Our UK/US study found LGBTQ+ users gain social connections, self-esteem boosts & meaningful relationships through GSN apps. (1/4)

#LGBTQResearch #SexPositive #PublicHealth

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Hannah Madden @hannahcem.bsky.social · May 7

Just watched this fabulous documentary @factliverpool.bsky.social

Over next week it's also showing in York, Bangor and Bristol. Highly recommended for those interested in health or social care.

#SocialCare #Documentary

Care - Documentary Film. UK tour spring 2025 @carethefilm.bsky.social · May 6

Join us in Edinburgh next Mon 12th May, 5pm, for a screening of CARE at 50 George Square.

After, dir. Alastair Cole will join Dr. Autumn Roesch-Marsh (Uni. of Edinburgh) + Ben Richards (@communityunion.bsky.social) to discuss the essential work of care staff.

🎟️ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1317644984...

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Hannah Madden @hannahcem.bsky.social · May 1

Thank you for adding that - I knew I would forget something!

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Hannah Madden @hannahcem.bsky.social · May 1

Brett, CE, Madden, HCE, Tillbrook, D, & Hope, VD. (2025). A scoping review of sense of coherence and salutogenesis among LGBTQ+ populations. Health Promotion International, 40(2) doi.org/10.1093/heap...

#Research #AcademicResearch #PublicHealth #HealthPsychology #LGBTQHealth #QueerHealth [6/6]

A scoping review of sense of coherence and salutogenesis among LGBTQ+ populations

Abstract. Salutogenesis and sense of coherence can buffer the effects of external threats such as stigma, discrimination, and emergencies. Lesbian, gay, bi

doi.org

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Hannah Madden @hannahcem.bsky.social · May 1

The three dimensions of sense of coherence—particularly the behavioural aspect of manageability—should be considered when developing and implementing health promotion interventions to improve health and wellbeing in the LGBTQ+ community. [5/6]

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Hannah Madden @hannahcem.bsky.social · May 1

Our review found that in LGBTQ+ populations, sense of coherence is related to wellbeing and discrimination, and more limited evidence suggests sense of coherence may be lower compared to cisgender heterosexuals. [4/6]

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Hannah Madden @hannahcem.bsky.social · May 1

Both can buffer the effects of external threats, such as discrimination experienced by minority groups. It could also buffer the impacts of public health emergencies, such as pandemics. [3/6]

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Hannah Madden @hannahcem.bsky.social · May 1

Salutogenesis focuses on factors that support human health and well-being, rather than on factors that cause disease. Sense of coherence (SoC) is a key component of this model, referring to a person's ability to perceive life as comprehensible, manageable, and meaningful. [2/6]

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Hannah Madden @hannahcem.bsky.social · May 1

New article out this week! Our scoping review in Health Promotion International looked at salutogenesis & sense of coherence in the LGBTQ+ community. We found SoC is related to wellbeing & discrimination [1/6]
doi.org/10.1093/heap... -with @vivprof.bsky.social & @cebretthealth.bsky.social

A scoping review of sense of coherence and salutogenesis among LGBTQ+ populations

Abstract. Salutogenesis and sense of coherence can buffer the effects of external threats such as stigma, discrimination, and emergencies. Lesbian, gay, bi

doi.org

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Lucie Matthews-Jones @luciejones83.bsky.social · Apr 13

Helloooooo I’m giving a paper this week entitled Reflections of a Neurodivergent Supervisor to PhD students and I wondered if any supervisors have any thoughts on what they wished people understood. DMs open. I’m defo mentioning IT databases & time-lining. Agree? Anything else?

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APHA @apha.org · Apr 9

HHS Secretary RFK Jr. is a danger to the public’s health and should resign or be fired, says APHA. In just a few short weeks, his actions on vacccines, fluoride and other public health science have shown how wrong he is for the job. Read & share our statement: apha.org/news-and-med...

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aidsjournal.bsky.social @aidsjournal.bsky.social · Apr 8

Our May issue is here! 🙌

In this Viewpoint article, ‘A refusal to abandon HIV Science’, researchers from South Africa and the US point out the disastrous consequences of the anti-science actions in the US and call on HIV scientists to push back with focus and intent.

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A refusal to abandon HIV science : AIDS

An abstract is unavailable.

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Hannah Madden @hannahcem.bsky.social · Apr 8

Looks very interesting

Hazel Marzetti @hazelmarzetti.bsky.social · Mar 31

❓Interested in suicide research?
❓Have an undergraduate degree, and a desire to do a PhD?

We have a 5 year post combining a salaried role with PhD funding for a candidate to study as they work on our Discovering Liveability Project.

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Please share widely!

Research Assistant (Discovering Liveability)

Research Assistant (+ six years PhD tuition fees) to join the Discovering Liveability: Co-producing alternatives to suicide prevention project, contributing to innovative suicide research that centres...

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Helen Czerski @helenczerski.bsky.social · Mar 23

It may feel as though we live in dark times, but here in the UK there are LOADS of science festivals celebrating ideas, sparking curiosity & sharing the latest research (for both adults & kids). Someone told me recently they didn’t know where to look, so I made a list. Here goes… [deep breath]:
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APHA @apha.org · Mar 18

Gun violence is a public health issue — and the leading cause of death for U.S. children. Censoring information about the problem won't make it go away. www.politico.com/news/2025/03...

Trump removes gun violence public health advisory

The advisory was issued by a Biden-nominated surgeon general last year.

www.politico.com

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PFLAG National @pflag.org · Feb 13

🚨In a victory for trans youth, their families, and their medical providers, a federal district court today issued a temporary restraining order blocking enforcement of a Trump administration EO attempting to shut down access nationwide to gender-affirming medical care for trans people under 19. 🧵

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Hannah Madden @hannahcem.bsky.social · Feb 12

A Christmas charity tractor parade went along Smithdown last year - half Sandstorm and half Baby Sharks novelty horns!

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Hannah Madden @hannahcem.bsky.social · Feb 10

#PublicHealth
#ResearchJobs
#PublicHealthResearch
#Liverpool

Hannah Madden @hannahcem.bsky.social · Feb 10

All fixed term until Dec 2028. Working with excellent group of colleagues. This is such an exciting project and great opportunity to make a huge impact on health in our city.

@ljmuofficial.bsky.social @ljmuimpact.bsky.social @lpoolcouncil.bsky.social

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Hannah Madden @hannahcem.bsky.social · Feb 10

Three fab public health research fellow jobs going in my faculty at LJMU, working with
Liverpool City Councul in the Health Determinants Research Collab.

- Evidence Synthesis (1.0fte)
- Applied Participatory Methods (0.7fte)
- Applied Public Health (1.0fte)

jobs.ljmu.ac.uk/vacancies/97...

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Prof Gavin Yamey @gavinyamey.bsky.social · Feb 5

“We at the American Journal of Public Health have no interest in following the president's prohibitions on language," said Georges Benjamin, MD, publisher of AJPH 👏👏👏

www.medpagetoday.com/special-repo...

Public Health Journal Won't Be Complicit in Trump Admin's Censorship
— "We will publish things under our guidelines, under our ethical principles"

by Kristina Fiore, Director of Enterprise & Investigative Reporting, MedPage Today
February 4, 2025

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Hannah Madden @hannahcem.bsky.social · Feb 5

Useful article for those supervising PhD students.

Thesiswhisperer @thesiswhisperer.bsky.social · Feb 5

I had a bit to get off my chest in my post today: "getting good feedback during the academic apocalypse" thesiswhisperer.com/2025/02/05/g...

Getting good feedback during the academic apocalypse

Lately I’ve been hearing from pissed off PhD students – both people enrolled at my university and others. The cost of living is high, higher education in Australia is in crisis and peop…

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