Dr Jane Harris
Public Health Institute
Faculty: Faculty of Health
School: Public Health Institute
Email address: J.Harris@ljmu.ac.uk
Telephone: 0151 904 1856
Jane Harris is a researcher at the Public Health Institute. She is currently working on the RECO study: a realist evaluation of service models and systems for co-existing mental health and substance use conditions led by The University of Leeds.
Jane completed her PhD at the Public Health Institute in 2019. Her thesis was entitled "A mixed methods study examining the role of professional YouTubers in young people’s health behaviours in the UK: implications for health interventions" and considered the role that social media influencers can play in young people's health improvement.
Jane has previously worked as a Research Fellow in Children, Young People and Families at Edge Hill University. Prior to completing her PhD Jane worked in various public health research posts. Her work included the management of the North West HIV and AIDS and Merseyside drug related death monitoring systems and a range of health needs assessments and health service evaluations.
Jane’s main research interests are young people's health, social media for health improvement, digital and mixed methods, and the health needs of seldom heard groups.
Degrees
2019, Liverpool John Moores University, United Kingdom, PhD
2015, Liverpool John Moores University, United Kingdom, MSc Public Health
2008, University of Nottingham, United Kingdom, BA (Hons) Geography
Certifications
Higher Education Academy, Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (AFHEA)
Academic appointments
Researcher in Evidence Synthesis, Public Health Institute, Liverpool John Moores University, 2020 - present
Research Fellow in Children Young People and Families, Faculty of Health and Social Care, Edge Hill University, 2019 - 2020
Research Assistant (Facebook Timelines Project), School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Liverpool John Moores University, 2017 - 2017
Gradute Teaching Assistant (Phd Studentship), Public Health Institute, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool John Moores University, 2016 - 2019
Researcher/Research Manager, Public Health Insitute, Liverpool John Moores University, 2009 - 2016
Journal article
Carter B, Saron H, Blake L, Eyton-Chong C-K, Dee S, Evans L, Harris J, Hughes H, Jones D, Lambert C, Lane S, Mehta F, Peak M, Preston J, Siner S, Sefton G, Carrol E. 2022. Clinical utility and acceptability of a whole-hospital, pro-active electronic paediatric early warning system (the DETECT study): a prospective e-survey of parents and health professionals. PLoS One, 17 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Saron H, Carter B, Siner S, Preston J, Peak M, Mehta F, Lane S, Lambert C, Jones D, Hughes H, Harris J, Evans L, Dee S, Eyton-Chong C-K, Carrol ED, Sefton G. 2022. Parents’ experiences and perceptions of the acceptability of a whole-hospital, pro-active electronic pediatric early warning system (the DETECT study): A qualitative interview study Frontiers in Pediatrics, 10 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Carter B, Saron H, Siner S, Preston J, Peak M, Mehta F, Lane S, Lambert C, Jones D, Hughes H, Harris J, Evans L, Dee S, Eyton-Chong C-K, Sefton G, Carrol ED. 2022. Health professionals’ initial experiences and perceptions of the acceptability of a whole-hospital, pro-active electronic paediatric early warning system (the DETECT study): a qualitative interview study BMC Pediatrics, 22 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Rouncefield-Swales A, Harris J, Carter B, Bray L, Bewley T, Martin R. 2021. Children and young people’s contributions to public involvement and engagement activities in health-related research: A scoping review PLoS One, 16 :e0252774-e0252774 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Carter B, Harris J, Jordan A. 2021. How nurses use reassurance to support the management of acute and chronic pain in children and young people: An exploratory, interpretative qualitative study Paediatric and Neonatal Pain, 3 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Harris J, Atkinson A, Mink M, Porcellato L. 2020. Young People’s Experiences and Perceptions of YouTuber-Produced Health Content: Implications for Health Promotion Health Education and Behavior, 48 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Carter B, Roland D, Bray L, Harris J, Pandey P, Fox J, Carrol ED, Neill S. 2020. A systematic review of the organizational, environmental, professional and child and family factors influencing the timing of admission to hospital for children with serious infectious illness PLoS One, 15 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Porcellato LA, Ross-Houle K, Quigg Z, Harris J, Bigland C, Bates R, Timpson H, Gee I, Bishop J, Gould A, Davies AR. 2020. Welsh Primary Schoolchildren's Perceptions of Electronic Cigarettes: A Mixed Methods Study. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 17 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Harris J, Germain J, Maxwell C, Mackay S. 2020. The Ethical Implications of Collecting Data from Online Health Communities SAGE Research Methods Cases: Medicine and Health, DOI Publisher Url Public Url
Harris J, Porcellato L. 2018. Opt-Out Parental Consent in Online Surveys: Ethical Considerations Journal of Empirical Research on Human Research Ethics, DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Madden H, Harris J, Blickem C, Harrison R, Timpson H. 2017. "Always paracetamol, they give them paracetamol for everything": a qualitative study examining Eastern European migrants' experiences of the UK health service. BMC Health Services Research, 17 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Germain J, Harris J, Mackay S, Maxwell C. 2017. Why Should We Use Online Research Methods? Four Doctoral Health Student Perspectives. Qualitative Health Research, DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Report
Porcellato L, Gee I, Harris J. 2022. Evaluation of the July 2022 Liverpool Smokefree Sidelines No Smoking Policy at Youth Football Public Url
Harris J, Madden H, Oysten J, Billington H, Venturas C, Porcellato LA. 2017. A Health needs assessment for children and adults with neurodevelopmental conditions in Liverpool A health needs assessment for children and adults with neurodevelopmental conditions in Liverpool
McCoy E, Harris J, Ross-Houle K, Ubido J, Madden H, Lewis C, Bradbury A, Mackay S. 2017. A Health Needs Assessment for children and young people in Liverpool (0-19 years) A Health Needs Assessment for children and young people in Liverpool (0-19 years)
Lewis C, Harris J, Forde M, Rooney J. 2016. Maternity Needs Assessment for Cheshire, Merseyside and West Lancashire Final Report. Maternity Needs Assessment for Cheshire, Merseyside and West Lancashire Final Report.
Ross-Houle K, McCoy E, Collins B, Oyston J, Harris J, Timpson H, Whitfield M. 2016. Evaluation of the North Yorkshire Horizons Adult Drug and Alcohol Treatment and Recovery Services Evaluation of the North Yorkshire Horizons Adult Drug and Alcohol Treatment and Recovery Services
Harris J, Lincoln A, Whitfield M, McVeigh J. 2015. HIV and AIDS in Cumbria & Lancashire: HIV and AIDS in the North West of England 2014. HIV and AIDS in Cumbria & Lancashire: HIV and AIDS in the North West of England 2014. Author Url
Harris J, Lincoln A, Whitfield M, McVeigh J. 2014. HIV and AIDS in the North West of England 2013 HIV and AIDS in the North West of England 2013 :1-91 Author Url
Madden H, Harris J, Harrison R, Timpson H. 2014. A Targeted Health Needs Assessment of the Eastern European Population in Warrington
madden H, harris J, Tomkinson T, Brown E, Timpson H. 2014. A targeted health needs assessment for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community and ethnic minority groups across the life course in Warrington.
Hargreaves S, Harris J, Madden H, Henning S, Lincoln A, Whelan G, Lavin R, Timpson H. 2013. Sexual Health Needs Assessment Vale Royal, Cheshire
Harris J, Hargreaves S, Lincoln A, McVeigh J. 2013. HIV & AIDS in the North West of England 2012
Harris J, Hopkins J, Jones S, Meir S. 2012. Increasing the appeal of long-acting reversible contraception: evaluation of current services and development of marketing approaches for Halton and St Helens and Knowsley Primary Care Trust Increasing the appeal of long-acting reversible contraception: evaluation of current services and development of marketing approaches for Halton and St Helens and Knowsley Primary Care Trust Publisher Url
Harris J, Hargreaves S, Lincoln A, McVeigh J. 2012. HIV & AIDS in the North West of England 2011
Harris J, Hargreaves S, Lincoln A, McVeigh J, Syed Q, Bellis M. 2012. HIV & AIDS In the North West of England 2011 Author Url
Harris J, Hargreaves S, Cook P, Bellis MA. 2011. HIV & AIDS in the North West of England 2010
Neary D, Dewa L, Harris J, Lyons M, Perkins C. 2011. Starting Sure in Cumbria
Harris J, Mason J, Spalding J, Jones L, Perkins C. 2011. Changing Health Choices - A review of the Cost Effectiveness of Individual Behaviour Change Interventions
Harris J. 2010. It only takes a minute girl - women's perceptions of cervical screening in Blackpool
Lyons M, Luria P, Harris J. 2009. Recycling and Public Health
Harris J, Hargreaves S, Henning S, Lincoln A, Whelan G, Lavin R, Timpson H. Sexual Health Needs Assessment, Cheshire West and Chester
Thesis/Dissertation
Harris J. 2019. A mixed methods study examining the role of professional YouTubers in young people’s health behaviours in the UK: implications for health interventions Porcellato L, Atkinson A, Mink M. Public Url
Chapters
Robards B, Lincoln S, Pinkard B, Harris J. 2018. Remembering through Facebook: Mediated memory and intimate digital traces. Dobson A, Robards B, Carah N. Digital Intimate Publics and Social Media Palgrave Macmillan 978-3-319-97607-5
Conference publication
Harris J, Porcellato L, Atkinson A, Mink M. “LIKE, COMMENT AND SUBSCRIBE”. EXPLORING THE ROLE PROFESSIONAL YOUTUBERS PLAY IN YOUNG PEOPLE’S HEALTH BEHAVIOURS AND IDENTITES IN THE UK Selected Papers of Internet Research, AoIR 2018: The 19th Annual Conference of the Association of Internet Researchers. Publisher Url