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Mr Adam Williams
Research Associate
- WilliamsAD7@cardiff.ac.uk
- Neuadd Meirionnydd, Room Room 507, 5th Floor, University Hospital of Wales, Heath Park, Cardiff, CF14 4YS
Overview
- I am a PhD student situated within the Centre for Trials Research.
- My PhD aims to understand the potential impact of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP, a medication for preventing HIV) on rates of sexually transmitted infections and antibiotic resistance among men who have sex with men in Wales.
- This project is funded by KESS2 (European Social Fund) and Public Health Wales who act as my company partner.
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| Education | ||
| 2019 - 2022 | PhD Medicine | Cardiff University, Wales, UK |
| 2018 - 2019 | MSc Health Psychology (with placement) | Bath University, England, UK (Bristol University, Engalnd, UK) |
| 2014 - 2017 | BSc Psychology with Criminology | University of South Wales, Wales, UK |
| Awards | ||
| 2019 | Images of Research (First Prize) | Cardiff University, Wales, UK |
Publication
2023
- Williams, A. D. N., Davies, G., Farrin, A. J., Mafham, M., Robling, M., Sydes, M. R. and Lugg-Widger, F. V. 2023. A DELPHI study priority setting the remaining challenges for the use of routinely collected data in trials: COMORANT-UK. Trials 24(1), article number: 243. (10.1186/s13063-023-07251-x)
- Williams, A. D. N., Hood, K., Bracken, K. and Shorter, G. W. 2023. The importance of NOT being Other: Time to address the invisibility of nuanced gender and sexuality in clinical trials. Trials 24(1), article number: 242. (10.1186/s13063-023-07278-0)
- Gillespie, D. et al. 2023. Psychometric Properties of an Adapted Stigma Scale and Experiences of Stigma Associated with HIV Pre-exposure Prophylaxis Use Among Men Who have Sex with Men: A Mixed Methods Study. AIDS and Behavior (10.1007/s10461-022-03967-0)
2022
- Williams, A. D. N., Wood, F., Gillespie, D., Couzens, Z., Hughes, K. and Hood, K. 2022. The relationship between HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis, sexually transmitted infections, and antimicrobial resistance: a qualitative interview study of men who have sex with men. BMC Public Health 22(1), article number: 2222. (10.1186/s12889-022-14645-0)
- Gillespie, D. et al. 2022. Experiences of men who have sex with men when initiating, implementing, and persisting with HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis. Health Expectations 25(4), pp. 1332-1341. (10.1111/hex.13446)
- Maxwell, N., Williams, A., Ablitt, J., Bezeczky, Z., Thompson, S. and Crowley, A. 2022. Serious Organised Crime Early Intervention Service: Interim Evaluation Report. Project Report. [Online]. Cardiff: CASCADE. Available at: https://cascadewales.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/10/Serious-Organised-Crime-Early-Intervention-Service-Evaluation-Report.pdf
- Williams, A., Gillespie, D., Couzens, Z., Wood, F., Hughes, K. and Hood, K. 2022. Changing sexual behaviours amongst MSM during the COVID-19 restrictions in Wales: a mixed methods study. BMC Public Health 22(1), article number: 396. (10.1186/s12889-022-12821-w)
2021
- Alghamdi, I., Ariti, C., Williams, A., Wood, E. and Hewitt, J. 2021. Prevalence of fatigue after stroke: a systematic review and meta-analysis. European Stroke Journal 6(4), pp. 319-332. (10.1177/23969873211047681)
- Gillespie, D. et al. 2021. Early impact of COVID-19 social distancing measures on reported sexual behaviour of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis users in Wales. Sexually Transmitted Infections 97, pp. 85-87. (10.1136/sextrans-2020-054598)
- Williams, A. 2021. Health inequalities among LGBTQ+ communities. The British Student Doctor Journal 5(2), pp. 88-94. (10.18573/bsdj.267)
Articles
- Williams, A. D. N., Davies, G., Farrin, A. J., Mafham, M., Robling, M., Sydes, M. R. and Lugg-Widger, F. V. 2023. A DELPHI study priority setting the remaining challenges for the use of routinely collected data in trials: COMORANT-UK. Trials 24(1), article number: 243. (10.1186/s13063-023-07251-x)
- Williams, A. D. N., Hood, K., Bracken, K. and Shorter, G. W. 2023. The importance of NOT being Other: Time to address the invisibility of nuanced gender and sexuality in clinical trials. Trials 24(1), article number: 242. (10.1186/s13063-023-07278-0)
- Gillespie, D. et al. 2023. Psychometric Properties of an Adapted Stigma Scale and Experiences of Stigma Associated with HIV Pre-exposure Prophylaxis Use Among Men Who have Sex with Men: A Mixed Methods Study. AIDS and Behavior (10.1007/s10461-022-03967-0)
- Williams, A. D. N., Wood, F., Gillespie, D., Couzens, Z., Hughes, K. and Hood, K. 2022. The relationship between HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis, sexually transmitted infections, and antimicrobial resistance: a qualitative interview study of men who have sex with men. BMC Public Health 22(1), article number: 2222. (10.1186/s12889-022-14645-0)
- Gillespie, D. et al. 2022. Experiences of men who have sex with men when initiating, implementing, and persisting with HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis. Health Expectations 25(4), pp. 1332-1341. (10.1111/hex.13446)
- Williams, A., Gillespie, D., Couzens, Z., Wood, F., Hughes, K. and Hood, K. 2022. Changing sexual behaviours amongst MSM during the COVID-19 restrictions in Wales: a mixed methods study. BMC Public Health 22(1), article number: 396. (10.1186/s12889-022-12821-w)
- Alghamdi, I., Ariti, C., Williams, A., Wood, E. and Hewitt, J. 2021. Prevalence of fatigue after stroke: a systematic review and meta-analysis. European Stroke Journal 6(4), pp. 319-332. (10.1177/23969873211047681)
- Gillespie, D. et al. 2021. Early impact of COVID-19 social distancing measures on reported sexual behaviour of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis users in Wales. Sexually Transmitted Infections 97, pp. 85-87. (10.1136/sextrans-2020-054598)
- Williams, A. 2021. Health inequalities among LGBTQ+ communities. The British Student Doctor Journal 5(2), pp. 88-94. (10.18573/bsdj.267)
Monographs
- Maxwell, N., Williams, A., Ablitt, J., Bezeczky, Z., Thompson, S. and Crowley, A. 2022. Serious Organised Crime Early Intervention Service: Interim Evaluation Report. Project Report. [Online]. Cardiff: CASCADE. Available at: https://cascadewales.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/10/Serious-Organised-Crime-Early-Intervention-Service-Evaluation-Report.pdf
Research
My background is in psychology and health behaviours. In 2019 I started my PhD in medicine, examinng HIV prevention and behaviour change from a public health perspective. I am particularly interested in working towards bringing an end to the transmission of HIV.
Clinically, I am interested in exploring behaviours related to the spread of infectious diseases and how to combat the spread. My other focus is reducing the impact antimicrobial resistance among sexually transmitted infections.
Methodologically, I am a mixed methods researcher with interest in using both quantitative and qualitative methodologies to triangulating results.
Collaborations
- Evaluating Wales' Postal Testing service for Public Health Wales (All Wales Postal Testing Evaluation Report)
- Systematic review of interventions to reduce self-stigma in relation to HIV
- Exploring knowledge and stigma among primary healthcare practitioners (Bath University, Psychology Department)
- Developing and hosting the GW4 Multidisciplinary Approaches to AMR symposium
- Conducting research projects for Fast Track Cities Cardiff, Research and development team (Getting to Zero: Survey Report)
- Research team member for the DO-PREP project
Thesis
Understanding the relationship between HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis, sexually transmitted infections and antimicrobial resistance in Wales.
Teaching
- Developing learning materials relating to using NVIVO for research purposes for the GW4
- Intercalated Population Medicine: developing and teaching a module relating to sexual health and research
- Cardiff Step-Up: developing and teaching a 6-week health and wellbeing course delivered to college students from deprived areas
Public Engagement
- National Student Pride, Researching the Rainbow (2020 & 2021): an event for LGBTQ+ people to present their research relating to LGBTQ+ people. I have been requested to present my research at this event for 2 consecutive years.
- Science in Health Live (2020 & 2021): welcoming pupils to Cardiff School of Medicine, the event is aimed at students in Year 12 giving the opportunity to discover more about the latest internationally recognised science discoveries taking place within healthcare
- Life Sciences Challenge (2019 - 2021): an inter-school competition for year 10 pupils consisting of a quiz designed and delivered by PhD students
Volunteering
- Cardiff Sexpression (since 2020): training coordinator and present workshops
- Just Like Us (2019-2021): delivering diversity workshops
