Publications
Selected publications
- The perception of risk in contracting and spreading COVID-19 amongst individuals, households and vulnerable groups in England: a longitudinal qualitative study (Journal article - 2023)
- Characteristics of mental health stability during COVID-19: An online survey with people residing in a city region of the North West of England. (Journal article - 2022)
- Anthelmintics for people with neurocysticercosis (Journal article - 2021)
- Building collective control and improving health through a place-based community empowerment initiative: qualitative evidence from communities seeking agency over their built environment (Journal article - 2021)
- Discussing end of life wishes - the impact of community interventions? (Journal article - 2019)
- GENERATING BETTER INFORMATION TO INFORM SERVICES FOR ALCOHOL-RELATED LIVER DISEASE: THE CONNECTED HEALTH CITIES PROGRAMME (Conference Paper - 2018)
- Pilot randomised controlled trial of focused narrative intervention for moderate to severe depression in palliative care patients – DISCERN Trial (Journal article - 2018)
- Rapid Diagnostic Testing for <i>Plasmodium vivax</i> and Nonfalciparum Malaria in Endemic Areas (Journal article - 2015)
- PA17 Interventions to improve upstream communication about death and dying. (Journal article - 2015)
- PA20 Views on talking about death, dying and loss. (Journal article - 2015)
2024
Social Return on Investment (Sroi) Evaluation of Citizen’s Advice on Prescription: A Whole Systems Approach to Mitigate Poverty and Improve Wellbeing
2023
Social prescribing practices and learning across the North West Coast region: essential elements and key challenges to implementing effective and sustainable social prescribing services
Hassan, S. M., Ring, A., Goodall, M., Abba, K., Gabbay, M., & van Ginneken, N. (2023). Social prescribing practices and learning across the North West Coast region: essential elements and key challenges to implementing effective and sustainable social prescribing services. BMC HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH, 23(1). doi:10.1186/s12913-023-09574-6
The perception of risk in contracting and spreading COVID-19 amongst individuals, households and vulnerable groups in England: a longitudinal qualitative study
Hanna, K., Clarke, P., Woolfall, K., Hassan, S., Abba, K., El Hajj, T., . . . Gabbay, M. (2023). The perception of risk in contracting and spreading COVID-19 amongst individuals, households and vulnerable groups in England: a longitudinal qualitative study. BMC PUBLIC HEALTH, 23(1). doi:10.1186/s12889-023-15439-8
2022
Characteristics of mental health stability during COVID-19: An online survey with people residing in a city region of the North West of England.
Ujhelyi Gomez, K., Corcoran, R., Ring, A., Hassan, S., Abba, K., Downing, J., . . . Bennett, K. M. (2022). Characteristics of mental health stability during COVID-19: An online survey with people residing in a city region of the North West of England.. PloS one, 17(7), e0266153. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0266153
2021
Investigation of SARS-CoV-2 faecal shedding in the community: a prospective household cohort study (COVID-LIV) in the UK
Vaselli, N. M., Setiabudi, W., Subramaniam, K., Adams, E. R., Turtle, L., Iturriza-Gomara, M., . . . Hungerford, D. (2021). Investigation of SARS-CoV-2 faecal shedding in the community: a prospective household cohort study (COVID-LIV) in the UK. BMC INFECTIOUS DISEASES, 21(1). doi:10.1186/s12879-021-06443-7
Anthelmintics for people with neurocysticercosis
Monk, E. J. M., Abba, K., & Ranganathan, L. N. (2021). Anthelmintics for people with neurocysticercosis. COCHRANE DATABASE OF SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS, (6). doi:10.1002/14651858.CD000215.pub5
Building collective control and improving health through a place-based community empowerment initiative: qualitative evidence from communities seeking agency over their built environment
Egan, M., Abba, K., Barnes, A., Collins, M., McGowan, V., Ponsford, R., . . . Popay, J. (2021). Building collective control and improving health through a place-based community empowerment initiative: qualitative evidence from communities seeking agency over their built environment. CRITICAL PUBLIC HEALTH, 31(3), 268-279. doi:10.1080/09581596.2020.1851654
Prospective observational study of SARS-CoV-2 infection, transmission and immunity in a cohort of households in Liverpool City Region, UK (COVID-LIV): a study protocol
Setiabudi, W., Hungerford, D., Subramaniam, K., Vaselli, N. M., Shaw, V. E., Wilton, M., . . . French, N. (2021). Prospective observational study of SARS-CoV-2 infection, transmission and immunity in a cohort of households in Liverpool City Region, UK (COVID-LIV): a study protocol. BMJ Open, 11(3), e048317. doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2020-048317
2020
The effectiveness of psychological interventions used in motivating people to access and maintain participation in social prescribing and wellbeing activities.
Van Ginneken, N., Needs, C., Brett, C., McSorley, S., Mekhael, M., Kulkarni, S., . . . Clegg, A. (2020). The effectiveness of psychological interventions used in motivating people to access and maintain participation in social prescribing and wellbeing activities.. Retrieved from https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?RecordID=187887
2019
Discussing end of life wishes - the impact of community interventions?
Abba, K., Lloyd-Williams, M., & Horton, S. (2019). Discussing end of life wishes - the impact of community interventions?. BMC PALLIATIVE CARE, 18. doi:10.1186/s12904-019-0407-8
2018
GENERATING BETTER INFORMATION TO INFORM SERVICES FOR ALCOHOL-RELATED LIVER DISEASE: THE CONNECTED HEALTH CITIES PROGRAMME
Kallis, C., Dixon, P., Shawihdi, M., Jenkins, A., Silberberg, B., Abba, K., . . . Bodger, K. (2018). GENERATING BETTER INFORMATION TO INFORM SERVICES FOR ALCOHOL-RELATED LIVER DISEASE: THE CONNECTED HEALTH CITIES PROGRAMME. In GUT Vol. 67 (pp. A107). doi:10.1136/gutjnl-2018-BSGAbstracts.211
Pilot randomised controlled trial of focused narrative intervention for moderate to severe depression in palliative care patients – DISCERN Trial
Lloyd-Williams, M. A., shiels, C., Ellis, J. E., Abba, K., Gaynor, E., Wilson, K. C. M., & dowrick, C. (2018). Pilot randomised controlled trial of focused narrative intervention for moderate to severe depression in palliative care patients – DISCERN Trial. Palliative Medicine, 32(1), 206-215. doi:10.1177/0269216317711322
2015
P-50 Interventions to improve upstream communication about death and dying
Abba, K., Lloyd-Williams, M., Horton, S., & Zammit, R. (2015). P-50 Interventions to improve upstream communication about death and dying. The Art and Science of Hospice Care – Poster Presentations, A18.2-A18. doi:10.1136/bmjspcare-2015-001026.50
P-51 Views on talking about death, dying and loss
Abba, K., & Lloyd-Williams, M. (2015). P-51 Views on talking about death, dying and loss. The Art and Science of Hospice Care – Poster Presentations, A18.3-A18. doi:10.1136/bmjspcare-2015-001026.51
Rapid Diagnostic Testing for <i>Plasmodium vivax</i> and Nonfalciparum Malaria in Endemic Areas
Takwoingi, Y., Abba, K., & Garner, P. (2015). Rapid Diagnostic Testing for <i>Plasmodium vivax</i> and Nonfalciparum Malaria in Endemic Areas. JAMA-JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, 314(10), 1065-1066. doi:10.1001/jama.2015.6719
PA17 Interventions to improve upstream communication about death and dying.
Abba, K., Horton, S., Zammit, R., & Lloyd-Williams, M. (2015). PA17 Interventions to improve upstream communication about death and dying.. BMJ supportive & palliative care, 5 Suppl 1, A24. doi:10.1136/bmjspcare-2015-000906.77
PA20 Views on talking about death, dying and loss.
Abba, K., Horton, S., & Lloyd-Williams, M. (2015). PA20 Views on talking about death, dying and loss.. BMJ supportive & palliative care, 5 Suppl 1, A25. doi:10.1136/bmjspcare-2015-000906.80
WA23 Research methodology workshop.
Abba, K., Zammit, R., Horton, S., & Lloyd-Williams, M. (2015). WA23 Research methodology workshop.. BMJ supportive & palliative care, 5 Suppl 1, A7-A8. doi:10.1136/bmjspcare-2015-000906.23
2014
Rapid diagnostic tests for diagnosing uncomplicated non-falciparum or <i>Plasmodium vivax</i> malaria in endemic countries
Abba, K., Kirkham, A. J., Olliaro, P. L., Deeks, J. J., Donegan, S., Garner, P., & Takwoingi, Y. (2014). Rapid diagnostic tests for diagnosing uncomplicated non-falciparum or <i>Plasmodium vivax</i> malaria in endemic countries. COCHRANE DATABASE OF SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS, (12). doi:10.1002/14651858.CD011431
Reminder systems to improve patient adherence to tuberculosis clinic appointments for diagnosis and treatment
Liu, Q., Abba, K., Alejandria, M. M., Sinclair, D., Balanag, V. M., & Lansang, M. A. D. (2014). Reminder systems to improve patient adherence to tuberculosis clinic appointments for diagnosis and treatment. COCHRANE DATABASE OF SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS, (11). doi:10.1002/14651858.CD006594.pub3
Supportive and palliative care for patients with chronic mental illness including dementia
Lloyd-Williams, M., Abba, K., & Crowther, J. (2014). Supportive and palliative care for patients with chronic mental illness including dementia. CURRENT OPINION IN SUPPORTIVE AND PALLIATIVE CARE, 8(3), 303-307. doi:10.1097/SPC.0000000000000064
2013
Interventions to encourage discussion of end-of-life preferences between members of the general population and the people closest to them - a systematic literature review.
Abba, K., Byrne, P., Horton, S., & Lloyd-Williams, M. (2013). Interventions to encourage discussion of end-of-life preferences between members of the general population and the people closest to them - a systematic literature review.. BMC palliative care, 12(1), 40. doi:10.1186/1472-684x-12-40
2012
Cochrane Column * Rapid diagnostic tests can extend access of diagnostic services for uncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum malaria * Commentary: Rapid diagnostic tests for diagnosing uncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum malaria in endemic countries (Review) * Approach to conducting Cochrane Diagnostic Test Accuracy Reviews.
Young, T., Abba, K., Deeks, J. J., Olliaro, P. L., Naing, C. -M., Jackson, S. M., . . . Leeflang, M. (2012). Cochrane Column * Rapid diagnostic tests can extend access of diagnostic services for uncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum malaria * Commentary: Rapid diagnostic tests for diagnosing uncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum malaria in endemic countries (Review) * Approach to conducting Cochrane Diagnostic Test Accuracy Reviews.. International journal of epidemiology, 41(3), 607-610. doi:10.1093/ije/dys083
Rapid diagnostic tests can extend access of diagnostic services for uncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum malaria
Abba, K., Deeks, J. J., Olliaro, P. L., Naing, C. M., Jackson, S. M., Takwoingi, Y., . . . Garner, P. (2012). Rapid diagnostic tests can extend access of diagnostic services for uncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum malaria. International Journal of Epidemiology, 41(3), 607-608. doi:10.1093/ije/dys083
Support for children identified with acute flaccid paralysis under the global polio eradication programme in Uttar Pradesh, India: a qualitative study.
Yotsu, R. R., Abba, K., Smith, H., & Das, A. (2012). Support for children identified with acute flaccid paralysis under the global polio eradication programme in Uttar Pradesh, India: a qualitative study.. BMC public health, 12, 229. doi:10.1186/1471-2458-12-229
2011
Nutritional supplements for people being treated for active tuberculosis.
Sinclair, D., Abba, K., Grobler, L., & Sudarsanam, T. D. (2011). Nutritional supplements for people being treated for active tuberculosis.. The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, (11), CD006086. doi:10.1002/14651858.cd006086.pub3
Rapid diagnostic tests for diagnosing uncomplicated <i>P</i>. <i>falciparum</i> malaria in endemic countries
Abba, K., Deeks, J. J., Olliaro, P., Naing, C. -M., Jackson, S. M., Takwoingi, Y., . . . Garner, P. (2011). Rapid diagnostic tests for diagnosing uncomplicated <i>P</i>. <i>falciparum</i> malaria in endemic countries. COCHRANE DATABASE OF SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS, (7). doi:10.1002/14651858.CD008122.pub2
Oral vaccines for preventing cholera.
Sinclair, D., Abba, K., Zaman, K., Qadri, F., & Graves, P. M. (2011). Oral vaccines for preventing cholera.. The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, (3), CD008603. doi:10.1002/14651858.cd008603.pub2
"Screening for Diabetic Retinopathy in Europe - Strategies for overcoming Hurdles to Progress. Report from National Representatives Meeting"
Harding, S. P., Broadbent, D. M., & Abba, K. (2011). "Screening for Diabetic Retinopathy in Europe - Strategies for overcoming Hurdles to Progress. Report from National Representatives Meeting". Retrieved from http://www.drscreening2005.org.uk/gdansk_2011.html
Guidance for healthy eating in early years settings
Bristow, K., Abba, K., Goodall, M., Capewell, S., & Williams, L. (2011). Guidance for healthy eating in early years settings. Public Health Nutrition, 14(6).
2010
Cochrane review: Reminder systems and late patient tracers in the diagnosis and management of tuberculosis
Liu, Q., Abba, K., Alejandria, M. M., Balanag, V. M., Berba, R. P., & Lansang, M. A. D. (2010). Cochrane review: Reminder systems and late patient tracers in the diagnosis and management of tuberculosis. Evidence-Based Child Health: A Cochrane Review Journal, 5(3), 1206-1245. doi:10.1002/ebch.584
Oral vaccines for preventing cholera
Abba, K., Zaman, K., Sinclair, D., Qadri, F., & Graves, P. M. (n.d.). Oral vaccines for preventing cholera. In K. Abba (Ed.). John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. doi:10.1002/14651858.cd008603
Healthy eating in early years settings: a review of current national to local guidance for North West England.
Bristow, K., Capewell, S., Abba, K., Goodall, M., & Lloyd-Williams, F. (2011). Healthy eating in early years settings: a review of current national to local guidance for North West England.. Public health nutrition, 14(6), 1008-1016. doi:10.1017/s1368980010003836
Anthelmintics for people with neurocysticercosis.
Abba, K., Ramaratnam, S., & Ranganathan, L. N. (2010). Anthelmintics for people with neurocysticercosis.. The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, (3), CD000215. doi:10.1002/14651858.cd000215.pub4
Zinc supplements for preventing otitis media.
Abba, K., Gulani, A., & Sachdev, H. S. (2010). Zinc supplements for preventing otitis media.. The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, (2), CD006639. doi:10.1002/14651858.cd006639.pub2
Anthelmintics for people with neurocysticercosis.
Abba, K., Ramaratnam, S., & Ranganathan, L. N. (2010). Anthelmintics for people with neurocysticercosis.. The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, (1), CD000215. doi:10.1002/14651858.cd000215.pub3
Healthy eating for children in early years settings: a systematic review of current guidance at local and national levels
Bristow, K. S., Abba, K., Goodall, M., Capewell, S., & Lloyd-Williams, F. (2010). Healthy eating for children in early years settings: a systematic review of current guidance at local and national levels. In 54th Annual Scientific Meeting (pp. 1). Belfast: Society of Social Medicine.
2009
Immunochromatography-based rapid diagnostic tests for diagnosing uncomplicated malaria in endemic countries
Naing, C. -M., Abba, K., Garner, P., Win, D. -K., Maung, M., Deeks, J. J., & Olliaro, P. (n.d.). Immunochromatography-based rapid diagnostic tests for diagnosing uncomplicated malaria in endemic countries. doi:10.1002/14651858.cd008122
Pathogens associated with persistent diarrhoea in children in low and middle income countries: systematic review.
Abba, K., Sinfield, R., Hart, C. A., & Garner, P. (2009). Pathogens associated with persistent diarrhoea in children in low and middle income countries: systematic review.. BMC infectious diseases, 9, 88. doi:10.1186/1471-2334-9-88
Cochrane Column
Young, T., Volmink, J., Irlam, J., Visser, M. E., Rollins, N., Siegfried, N., . . . Volmink, J. (2009). Cochrane Column. International Journal of Epidemiology, 38(3), 670-674. doi:10.1093/ije/dyp140
Antimicrobial drugs for persistent diarrhoea of unknown or non-specific cause in children under six in low and middle income countries: systematic review of randomized controlled trials.
Abba, K., Sinfield, R., Hart, C. A., & Garner, P. (2009). Antimicrobial drugs for persistent diarrhoea of unknown or non-specific cause in children under six in low and middle income countries: systematic review of randomized controlled trials.. BMC infectious diseases, 9, 24. doi:10.1186/1471-2334-9-24
2008
Nutritional supplements for people being treated for active tuberculosis.
Abba, K., Sudarsanam, T. D., Grobler, L., & Volmink, J. (2008). Nutritional supplements for people being treated for active tuberculosis.. The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, (4), CD006086. doi:10.1002/14651858.cd006086.pub2
Reminder systems and late patient tracers in the diagnosis and management of tuberculosis.
Liu, Q., Abba, K., Alejandria, M. M., Balanag, V. M., Berba, R. P., & Lansang, M. A. D. (2008). Reminder systems and late patient tracers in the diagnosis and management of tuberculosis.. The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, (4), CD006594. doi:10.1002/14651858.cd006594.pub2
2007
Reminder systems and late patient tracers in the diagnosis and management of tuberculosis
Liu, Q., Abba, K., Alejandria, M. M., Balanag, V. M., Berba, R. P., & Lansang, M. A. (n.d.). Reminder systems and late patient tracers in the diagnosis and management of tuberculosis. doi:10.1002/14651858.cd006594
Zinc supplements for preventing otitis media
Abba, K., Garner, P., Gulani, A., & Sachdev, H. P. S. (n.d.). Zinc supplements for preventing otitis media. doi:10.1002/14651858.cd006639
Contracts between patients and healthcare practitioners for improving patients' adherence to treatment, prevention and health promotion activities.
Bosch-Capblanch, X., Abba, K., Prictor, M., & Garner, P. (2007). Contracts between patients and healthcare practitioners for improving patients' adherence to treatment, prevention and health promotion activities.. The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, (2), CD004808. doi:10.1002/14651858.cd004808.pub3
2006
Anthelmintics for people with neurocysticercosis
Abba, K., Ranganathan, L. N., & Ramaratnam, S. (n.d.). Anthelmintics for people with neurocysticercosis. doi:10.1002/14651858.cd006200
Nutritional supplements for people being treated for active tuberculosis
Abba, K., Sudarsanam, T. D., Grobler, L., & Volmink, J. A. (n.d.). Nutritional supplements for people being treated for active tuberculosis. In K. Abba (Ed.). John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. doi:10.1002/14651858.cd006086
2004
Assessment of the potential effects of population changes in attitudes, awareness and beliefs on self-reporting of occupational ill-health.
Abba, K., Clarke, S., & Cousins, R. (2004). Assessment of the potential effects of population changes in attitudes, awareness and beliefs on self-reporting of occupational ill-health.. Occupational medicine (Oxford, England), 54(4), 238-244. doi:10.1093/occmed/kqh038
1999
What happens to patients who attend A and E with deliberate self-harm? - Tracking the follow-up they receive
Abba, K., Church, E., & Webster, J. (1999). What happens to patients who attend A and E with deliberate self-harm? - Tracking the follow-up they receive. Journal of Clinical Governance, 7(2), 68-73.
Patient and health care professionals' perceptions of patient-held asthma record cards
Abba, K., & Webster, J. (1999). Patient and health care professionals' perceptions of patient-held asthma record cards. Audit Trends, 7(1), 14-18.
1998
Facilitating the audit of asthma management - The Liverpool PCAG experience
Abba, K., & Webster, J. (1998). Facilitating the audit of asthma management - The Liverpool PCAG experience. Audit Trends, 6(2), 54-58.
Undated
Planning and talking to help minimise distress associated with death, dying and bereavement: The role of public health
Abba, K. (n.d.). Planning and talking to help minimise distress associated with death, dying and bereavement: The role of public health. (PhD Thesis, University of Liverpool).