Publications
2024
“She’s chunky, not overweight as such” – A qualitative exploration of dog owners’ experiences of recognising and addressing canine obesity
Lloyd, I., German, A., Watkins, F., Christley, R., & Westgarth, C. (2024). “She’s chunky, not overweight as such” – A qualitative exploration of dog owners’ experiences of recognising and addressing canine obesity. In BSAVA Congress Proceedings 2024. British Small Animal Veterinary Association. doi:10.22233/9781913859411.31.1
2023
Management of traumatic dental injuries: a survey of paediatric emergency department health professionals
Gallichan, N., Albadri, S., Watkins, F., Jarad, F., Messahel, S., Hartshorn, S., & Gartshore, L. (2023). Management of traumatic dental injuries: a survey of paediatric emergency department health professionals. BMJ PAEDIATRICS OPEN, 7(1). doi:10.1136/bmjpo-2022-001740
“He’d Be Happier if He Wasn’t Chonky” – Qualitatively Exploring Canine Obesity Perceptions Using YouTube<sup>™</sup> and Discussion Fora
Lloyd, I., Furtado, T., German, A. J., Watkins, F., Christley, R., & Westgarth, C. (2023). “He’d Be Happier if He Wasn’t Chonky” – Qualitatively Exploring Canine Obesity Perceptions Using YouTube<sup>™</sup> and Discussion Fora. Anthrozoos: a multidisciplinary journal of the interactions of people and animals, 36(4), 513-531. doi:10.1080/08927936.2023.2166714
2022
Exploring human behavior change in equine welfare: Insights from a COM-B analysis of the UK's equine obesity epidemic
Furtado, T., Perkins, E., Pinchbeck, G., McGowan, C., Watkins, F., & Christley, R. (2022). Exploring human behavior change in equine welfare: Insights from a COM-B analysis of the UK's equine obesity epidemic. FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE, 9. doi:10.3389/fvets.2022.961537
2021
"<i>If You Don't See the Dog, What Can You Do?"</i> Using Procedures to Negotiate the Risk of Dog Bites in Occupational Contexts
Owczarczak-Garstecka, S. C., Christley, R. M., Watkins, F., Yang, H., & Westgarth, C. (2021). "<i>If You Don't See the Dog, What Can You Do?"</i> Using Procedures to Negotiate the Risk of Dog Bites in Occupational Contexts. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH, 18(14). doi:10.3390/ijerph18147377
Hidden in Plain Sight: Uncovering the Obesogenic Environment Surrounding the UK's Leisure Horses
Furtado, T., Perkins, E., Pinchbeck, G., McGowan, C., Watkins, F., & Christley, R. (2021). Hidden in Plain Sight: Uncovering the Obesogenic Environment Surrounding the UK's Leisure Horses. ANTHROZOOS, 34(4), 491-506. doi:10.1080/08927936.2021.1914431
Exploring horse owners' understanding of obese body condition and weight management in UK leisure horses
Furtado, T., Perkins, E., Pinchbeck, G., McGowan, C., Watkins, F., & Christley, R. (2021). Exploring horse owners' understanding of obese body condition and weight management in UK leisure horses. EQUINE VETERINARY JOURNAL, 53(4), 752-762. doi:10.1111/evj.13360
2020
The Governance of UK Dairy Antibiotic Use: Industry-Led Policy in Action
Begemann, S., Watkins, F., Van Hoyweghen, I., Vivancos, R., Christley, R., & Perkins, E. (2020). The Governance of UK Dairy Antibiotic Use: Industry-Led Policy in Action. FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE, 7. doi:10.3389/fvets.2020.00557
2019
Dog bite safety at work: An injury prevention perspective on reported occupational dog bites in the UK
Owczarczak-Garstecka, S. C., Christley, R., Watkins, F., Yang, H., Bishop, B., & Westgarth, C. (2019). Dog bite safety at work: An injury prevention perspective on reported occupational dog bites in the UK. SAFETY SCIENCE, 118, 595-606. doi:10.1016/j.ssci.2019.05.034
When the grass is always greener: practical equine weight management
Furtado, T., Perkins, E., Pinchbeck, G., McGowan, C., Watkins, F., & Christley, R. (2019). When the grass is always greener: practical equine weight management. Equine Health, 2019(46), 19-21. doi:10.12968/eqhe.2019.46.19
2018
How Political Cultures Produce Different Antibiotic Policies in Agriculture: A Historical Comparative Case Study between the United Kingdom and Sweden
Begemann, S., Perkins, E., Van Hoyweghen, I., Christley, R., & Watkins, F. (2018). How Political Cultures Produce Different Antibiotic Policies in Agriculture: A Historical Comparative Case Study between the United Kingdom and Sweden. SOCIOLOGIA RURALIS, 58(4), 765-785. doi:10.1111/soru.12206
Exploration of perceptions of dog bites among YouTube™ viewers and attributions of blame.
Owczarczak-Garstecka, S., Watkins, F., Christley, R. M., Yang, H., & Westgarth, C. (2018). Exploration of perceptions of dog bites among YouTube™ viewers and attributions of blame.. Anthrozoos.
Online videos indicate human and dog behaviour preceding dog bites and the context in which bites occur
Owczarczak-Garstecka, S. C., Watkins, F., Christley, R., & Westgarth, C. (2018). Online videos indicate human and dog behaviour preceding dog bites and the context in which bites occur. SCIENTIFIC REPORTS, 8. doi:10.1038/s41598-018-25671-7
2017
Pets, Purity and Pollution: Why Conventional Models of Disease Transmission Do Not Work for Pet Rat Owners
Robin, C., Perkins, E., Watkins, F., & Christley, R. (2017). Pets, Purity and Pollution: Why Conventional Models of Disease Transmission Do Not Work for Pet Rat Owners. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 14(12). doi:10.3390/ijerph14121526
Care farms as a space of wellbeing for people with a learning disability in the United Kingdom
Rotheram, S., McGarrol, S., & Watkins, F. (2017). Care farms as a space of wellbeing for people with a learning disability in the United Kingdom. HEALTH & PLACE, 48, 123-131. doi:10.1016/j.healthplace.2017.10.001
Chapter 23: The impact of dog aggression on victims.
Westgarth, C., & Watkins, F. (2017). Chapter 23: The impact of dog aggression on victims.. In D. Mills, & C. Westgarth (Eds.), Dog Bites: A Multidisciplinary Perspective (pp. 309-320). Sheffield: 5M Publishing.
Chapter 4: Dog bites from a public health perspective.
Watkins, F., & Westgarth, C. (2017). Chapter 4: Dog bites from a public health perspective.. In D. Mills, & C. Westgarth (Eds.), Dog Bites: A Multidisciplinary Perspective (pp. 46-53). Sheffield: 5M Publishing.
Understanding student engagement in online learning environments: the role of reflexivity
Kahn, P., Everington, L., Kelm, K., Reid, I., & Watkins, F. (2017). Understanding student engagement in online learning environments: the role of reflexivity. ETR&D-EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, 65(1), 203-218. doi:10.1007/s11423-016-9484-z
Guest blog: Online is the future of public health.
Watkins, F. (2017). Guest blog: Online is the future of public health.. Royal Society of Public health website. Retrieved from https://www.rsph.org.uk/
2016
Online Master of Public Health, University of Liverpool
Watkins, F. (2016). Online Master of Public Health, University of Liverpool. [Film].
How education communication can address health inequalities in Nigeria
Watkins, F. (2016). How education communication can address health inequalities in Nigeria. The Guardian, Nigeria. Retrieved from http://guardian.ng/
How can education and communication help to address health inequalities in Nigeria?
Watkins, F. (2016). How can education and communication help to address health inequalities in Nigeria?. Retrieved from https://www.vanguardngr.com/
2015
A qualitative investigation of the perceptions of female dog-bite victims and implications for the prevention of dog bites
Westgarth, C., & Watkins, F. (2015). A qualitative investigation of the perceptions of female dog-bite victims and implications for the prevention of dog bites. Journal of Veterinary Behavior, 10(6), 479-488. doi:10.1016/j.jveb.2015.07.035
Reducing adult obesity in childhood: Parental influence on the food choices of children
Watkins, F., & Jones, S. (2015). Reducing adult obesity in childhood: Parental influence on the food choices of children. HEALTH EDUCATION JOURNAL, 74(4), 473-484. doi:10.1177/0017896914544987
New opportunities for Public Health Professionals (Webinar)
Watkins, F. (2015). New opportunities for Public Health Professionals (Webinar). Retrieved from https://www.laureate.net/
New Opportunities for Public Health Professionals.
Watkins, F. (2015). New Opportunities for Public Health Professionals.. Wellbeing Plus. doi:10.1177/0017896914544987
2014
Can dog bites be prevented through education? The victim perspective
Westgarth, C., & Watkins, F. (2014). Can dog bites be prevented through education? The victim perspective. Journal of Veterinary Behavior, 9(6), e7. doi:10.1016/j.jveb.2014.09.024
Reducing adult obesity in childhood: the influence of parents in the food choices of their children
Watkins, F., & Jones, S. (2014). Reducing adult obesity in childhood: the influence of parents in the food choices of their children. Health Education Journal.
2013
‘I think boys would rather be alpha male’: Being male and sexual health experiences of young men from a deprived area in the UK
Watkins, F., Bristow, K., Robertson, S., Norman, R., Litva, A., & Stanistreet, D. (2013). ‘I think boys would rather be alpha male’: Being male and sexual health experiences of young men from a deprived area in the UK. Health Education Journal, 72(5), 635-643. doi:10.1177/0017896912459820
I think boys would rather be alpha male": being male and sexual health experiences of young men from a deprived area in the UK
Watkins, F., Bristow, K., Robertson, S., Norman, R., Litva, A., & Stanistreet, D. (2013). I think boys would rather be alpha male": being male and sexual health experiences of young men from a deprived area in the UK. Health Education Journal, 72(5), 635-643.
2012
Why do dog bite victims think they were bitten?: Qualitative investigation of the beliefs and experiences of victims regarding dog bite events
Westgarth, C. (2012). Why do dog bite victims think they were bitten?: Qualitative investigation of the beliefs and experiences of victims regarding dog bite events. (Master's Thesis, University of Liverpool).
2011
How does front-line staff feel about the quality and accessibility of mental health services for adults with learning disabilities?
George, A. P., Pope, D., Watkins, F., & O'Brien, S. J. (2011). How does front-line staff feel about the quality and accessibility of mental health services for adults with learning disabilities?. JOURNAL OF EVALUATION IN CLINICAL PRACTICE, 17(1), 196-198. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2753.2009.01343.x
2010
A comparative study of master of public health students at the University of Liverpool in two different learning environments: 'online' and 'on campus.
Watkins, F., Stanistreet, D., & Woolf, S. (2010). A comparative study of master of public health students at the University of Liverpool in two different learning environments: 'online' and 'on campus.. European Journal of Public Health, 20(Nov), 234-235.
What men really want: a qualitative investigation of men's health needs from the Halton and St Helens Primary Care Trust men's health promotion project.
Coles, R., Watkins, F., Swami, V., Jones, S., Woolf, S., & Stanistreet, D. (2010). What men really want: a qualitative investigation of men's health needs from the Halton and St Helens Primary Care Trust men's health promotion project.. British journal of health psychology, 15(Pt 4), 921-939. doi:10.1348/135910710x494583
Football fans and food: a case study of a football club in the English premier league.
Ireland, R., & Watkins, F. (2010). Football fans and food: a case study of a football club in the English premier league.. Public health nutrition, 13(5), 682-687. doi:10.1017/s1368980009991765
2009
Evaluation of the 'GO' Campaign, a men's health promotion project in Halton and St Helen's PCT.
Stanistreet, D., Watkins, F., Finnigan, C., Swami, V., Pope, D., & Woolf, S. (2009). Evaluation of the 'GO' Campaign, a men's health promotion project in Halton and St Helen's PCT.. Liverpool: Halton and St Helen's Primary Care Trust.
Health Initiative for children aged 4-5 and 10-11 in Halton and St Helens: Final Report.
Watkins, F., & Jones, S. (2009). Health Initiative for children aged 4-5 and 10-11 in Halton and St Helens: Final Report.. Halton & St Helens: Halton and St Helen's Primary Care Trust.
Report of a workshop for key stakeholders involved in Part A preparation in the North West
Stanistreet, D., Watkins, F., & Woolf, S. (2009). Report of a workshop for key stakeholders involved in Part A preparation in the North West. Liverpool: University of Liverpool.
2008
Running out of time: A qualitative investigation of homeless men’s access to health services
Stanistreet, D., Watkins, F., Bromley, H., & Swami, V. (2008). Running out of time: A qualitative investigation of homeless men’s access to health services. Journal of Social Distress and the Homeless, 17(3), 190-212. doi:10.1179/sdh.2008.17.3.190
Philosophy of Science and Introduction to Epidemiology.
Bruce, N., & Watkins, F. (2008). Philosophy of Science and Introduction to Epidemiology.. In N. Bruce, D. Pope, & D. Stanistreet (Eds.), Quantitative Research Methods in Public Health: A practical, interactive guide. (pp. 1-21). Chicester: John Wiley & Sons.
2007
Cycling and health
Cavill, N., & Watkins, F. (2007). Cycling and health. Health Education, 107(5), 404-420. doi:10.1108/09654280710778556
The English Countryside – Bliss or miss?
Watkins, F., & Jacoby, A. (2007). The English Countryside – Bliss or miss?. FLASH - Elsevier News Alert.
Cycling and health: an exploratory study of views about cycling in an area of North Liverpool
Cavill, N., & Watkins, F. (2007). Cycling and health: an exploratory study of views about cycling in an area of North Liverpool. Health Education, 107(5), 404-420.
Is the Rural Idyll bad for your health? Stigma and exclusion in the English countryside
Watkins, F., & Jacoby, A. (2007). Is the Rural Idyll bad for your health? Stigma and exclusion in the English countryside. Health & Place, 13(4), 851-864.
Is the rural idyll bad for your health? Stigma and exclusion in the English countryside
Watkins, F., & Jacoby, A. (2007). Is the rural idyll bad for your health? Stigma and exclusion in the English countryside. HEALTH & PLACE, 13(4), 851-864. doi:10.1016/j.healthplace.2007.02.002
2004
Diabetes and inequalities in the North West of England: Report for the North West Public Health Observatory.
Harwood, C., Mytton, J., & Watkins, F. (2004). Diabetes and inequalities in the North West of England: Report for the North West Public Health Observatory.. Liverpool: North West Public Health Observatory.
Joint Degree Provision at Coventry University. Report for Prof Donald Pennington Pro Vice Chancellor of Coventry University.
Watkins, T., & Watkins, F. (2004). Joint Degree Provision at Coventry University. Report for Prof Donald Pennington Pro Vice Chancellor of Coventry University.. Coventry: Coventry University.
2002
Through a glass darkly: what should public health observatories be observing?
Watkins, F., Bendel, N., Scott-Samuel, A., & Whitehead, M. (2002). Through a glass darkly: what should public health observatories be observing?. Journal of public health medicine, 24(3), 160-164. doi:10.1093/pubmed/24.3.160
Report of the Open Space Event held at the University of Liverpool: Tackling the barriers facing the community in accessing public health information.
Watkins, F. (2002). Report of the Open Space Event held at the University of Liverpool: Tackling the barriers facing the community in accessing public health information.. . NHS Executive North West Regional Office..
The LiMPET Project: Final report to the NHS Executive North West Regional Office.
Williams, E., Watkins, F., Maudsley, G., & Jones, M. (2002). The LiMPET Project: Final report to the NHS Executive North West Regional Office.. Warrington: NHS Executive North West Regional Office..
2001
Assessing the public health information needs of people working in the NHS and communities in Merseyside and Cheshire: Report for the North West Public Health Observatory.
Watkins, F. (2001). Assessing the public health information needs of people working in the NHS and communities in Merseyside and Cheshire: Report for the North West Public Health Observatory.. North West Public Health Observatory..
1998
Imaginings of 'Community': Contested social relations in an English Rural Village
Watkins, F. (1998). Imaginings of 'Community': Contested social relations in an English Rural Village. (PhD Thesis, University of Sheffield, UK).
1997
The cultural construction of rurality: gender identities and the rural idyll.
Watkins, F. (1997). The cultural construction of rurality: gender identities and the rural idyll.. In J. P. Jones, H. Nast, & S. Roberts (Eds.), Thresholds in Feminist Geography. (pp. 383-392). Maryland, U.S.A.: Rowman & Littlefield.