Kate Day

About

I am an early careers researcher with a health psychology background. I am currently working across multiple projects relating to public health utilising a variety of research methods, mostly qualitative methods and evaluations. Additional methods used include social network analysis, cognitive interviewing, rapid reviews. Furthermore, patient and public involvement or community engagement within our projects is valued and included in research activity where possible. With aims to improve community research capacity and engagement.  

I am co-leading a Womens Health Research Group with Sharon Manship within the University of Kent to encourage collaboration and discussion around this shared research interest with others.  

Currently researching

Health Determinants Research Collaboration (HDRC) Medway with Medway Council, NIHR funded.

Cancer Awareness Measure re-validation with Cancer Research UK.

Barriers and behaviours around breast feeding within Kent, Kent County Council commissioned.

Endometriosis and exercise lifestyle behaviour funded by the University of Kents Summer Vacation Research Competition.

Previous research has included CCG commissioned evaluations of training for primary care practitioners, evaluation of Medway Can a Medway Council social media health campaign and a rapid review on the unmet needs of older adults within community health services.

Background

I joined CHSS February 2022 after completing my Health Psychology masters (BPS Health Psychology Stage 1) and being within community roles as a Mental Health Crisis Worker and Health and Wellbeing Navigator. Before this I was completing my psychology degree at Loughborough University where I was similarly involved in various work and volunteering roles related to mental health support, diversity, equality and wellbeing. These experiences have helped shape my interest in public health, wellbeing and behaviour.

Education

MSc Health Psychology, University of Surrey  

BSc Psychology, Loughborough University 

Research interests

Public health. Biopsychosocial perspectives on mental and physical health and wellbeing. Lifestyle and health behaviour, change and health promotion. Wider health determinants, inequalities intersectionality and disparities. Specific interests also include women's health from a whole person perspective, management of chronic conditions and psychoneuroimmunological factors contribution to health.

Professional

British Psychological Society Graduate Membership (GMBPsS)