After a first degree in Mathematics and a number of years in IT, I completed a conversion Graduate Diploma in Psychology at the University of Sunderland, before taking an MSc in Psychological Research Methods at the University of Stirling. This was followed by a part-time PhD at the University of Dundee, whilst working on a long-term follow-up of clinical treatment trials for anxiety. I have subsequently worked on a number of research projects in the field of psychology and health, including systematic reviews, evaluations and an intervention in a variety of healthcare and NHS settings. I am a Chartered Health Psychologist.
I am currently working with Professor Ronan O'Carroll at the University of Stirling on a project entitled: 'Anticipated Regret to Increase Colorectal Cancer Screening'. See the website for further details here. Other research interests include: Obesity & Weight Management; Medication Adherence, Breastfeeding; Anxiety; Stress, Health & Well-being; Parenting styles.
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Understanding Vaccine Hesitancy in Vietnamese Fish Farmers
Chambers JA, Crumlish M, Comerford DA, Phuoc L, Phuong V & O’Carroll RE (2022) Understanding Vaccine Hesitancy in Vietnamese Fish Farmers. Antibiotics, 11 (7), Art. No.: 878. https://doi.org/10.3390/antibiotics11070878
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Healthcare costs and quality of life associated with the long-term outcome of anxiety disorders
Higgins C, Chambers JA, Major K & Durham RC (2021) Healthcare costs and quality of life associated with the long-term outcome of anxiety disorders. Anxiety, Stress and Coping, 34 (2), pp. 228-241. https://doi.org/10.1080/10615806.2020.1839731
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Digby J, O’Carroll RE, Chambers JA & Steele RJC (2020) The impact of hypothetical PErsonalised Risk Information on informed choice and intention to undergo Colorectal Cancer screening colonoscopy in Scotland (PERICCS)-a randomised controlled trial. BMC Medicine, 18, Art. No.: 285. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12916-020-01750-3
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Chambers JA, Crumlish M, Comerford DA & O'Carroll RE (2020) Antimicrobial Resistance in Humans and Animals: Rapid Review of Psychological and Behavioral Determinants. Antibiotics, 9 (6), Art. No.: 285. https://doi.org/10.3390/antibiotics9060285
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Steele RJC, Digby J, Chambers JA & O’Carroll RE (2019) The impact of personalised risk information compared to a positive/negative result on informed choice and intention to undergo colonoscopy following colorectal Cancer screening in Scotland (PERICCS) - a randomised controlled trial: study protocol. BMC Public Health, 19 (1), Art. No.: 411. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-019-6734-0
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Chambers J, Gracie K, Millar R, Cavanagh J, Archibald D, Cook A & O'Carroll R (2016) A pilot randomized controlled trial of telephone intervention to increase Breast Cancer Screening uptake in socially deprived areas in Scotland (TELBRECS). Journal of Medical Screening, 23 (3), pp. 141-149. https://doi.org/10.1177/0969141315608212
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Chambers J, Callander A, Grangeret R & O'Carroll R (2016) Attitudes towards the Faecal Occult Blood Test (FOBT) versus the Faecal Immunochemical Test (FIT) for colorectal cancer screening: perceived ease of completion and disgust. BMC Cancer, 16, Art. No.: 96. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12885-016-2133-4
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Chambers J, O'Carroll R, Brownlee L, Libby G & Steele R (2016) Colorectal cancer screening and perceived disgust: the importance of the “ICK” factor in Faecal Occult Blood Test uptake. Colorectal Cancer: Open Access, 2 (1), Art. No.: 13. http://colorectal-cancer.imedpub.com/archive.php
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O'Carroll R, Chambers J, Brownlee L, Libby G & Steele R (2015) Anticipated regret to increase uptake of colorectal cancer screening (ARTICS): a randomised controlled trial. Social Science and Medicine, 142, pp. 118-127. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.socscimed.2015.07.026
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Personal experiences of electronic measurement of medication adherence in elderly stroke survivors
Chambers J, O'Carroll R, Dennis M, Sudlow C & Johnston M (2015) Personal experiences of electronic measurement of medication adherence in elderly stroke survivors. Drugs and Therapy Perspectives, 31 (5), pp. 167-174. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40267-015-0200-6
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Chambers J, O'Carroll R, Martin D, Sudlow C & Johnston M (2014) "My doctor has changed my pills without telling me": impact of generic medication switches in stroke survivors. Journal of Behavioral Medicine, 37 (5), pp. 890-901. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10865-013-9550-5
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Improving medication adherence in stroke survivors: Mediators and moderators of treatment effects
O'Carroll R, Chambers J, Dennis M, Sudlow C & Johnston M (2014) Improving medication adherence in stroke survivors: Mediators and moderators of treatment effects. Health Psychology, 33 (10), pp. 1241-1250. https://doi.org/10.1037/hea0000082
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Chambers J, O'Carroll R, Cook A, Cavanagh J, Archibald D & Millar R (2014) A pilot telephone intervention to increase uptake of breast cancer screening in socially deprived areas in Scotland (TELBRECS): study protocol for a randomised controlled trial. BMC Public Health, 14 (1), Art. No.: 824. https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2458-14-824
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Improving Adherence to Medication in Stroke Survivors: A Pilot Randomised Controlled Trial
O'Carroll R, Chambers J, Dennis M, Sudlow C & Johnston M (2013) Improving Adherence to Medication in Stroke Survivors: A Pilot Randomised Controlled Trial. Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 46 (3), pp. 358-368. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12160-013-9515-5
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O'Carroll R, Steele R, Libby G, Brownlee L & Chambers J (2013) Anticipated regret to increase uptake of colorectal cancer screening in Scotland (ARTICS): Study protocol for a randomised controlled trial. BMC Public Health, 13, Art. No.: 849. https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2458-13-849
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Stories of weight management: Factors associated with successful and unsuccessful weight maintenance
Chambers J & Swanson V (2012) Stories of weight management: Factors associated with successful and unsuccessful weight maintenance. British Journal of Health Psychology, 17 (2), pp. 223-243. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.2044-8287.2011.02030.x
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Durham RC, Higgins C, Chambers J, Swan JS & Dow M (2012) Long-term outcome of eight clinical trials of CBT for anxiety disorders: Symptom profile of sustained recovery and treatment-resistant groups. Journal of Affective Disorders, 136 (3), pp. 875-881. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jad.2011.09.017
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Adherence to medication in stroke survivors: A qualitative comparison of low and high adherers
Chambers J, O'Carroll R, Hamilton B, Whittaker J, Johnston M, Sudlow C & Dennis M (2011) Adherence to medication in stroke survivors: A qualitative comparison of low and high adherers. British Journal of Health Psychology, 16 (3), pp. 592-609. https://doi.org/10.1348/2044-8287.002000
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Chambers J & Swanson V (2010) A health assessment tool for multiple risk factors for obesity: age and sex differences in the prediction of body mass index. British Journal of Nutrition, 104 (2), pp. 298-307. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0007114510000607
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Predictive Validity of Two Prognostic Indices for Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Durham RC, Chambers J, Macdonald RR & Fisher PL (2009) Predictive Validity of Two Prognostic Indices for Generalized Anxiety Disorder. International Journal of Cognitive Therapy, 2 (4), pp. 383-399. https://doi.org/10.1521/ijct.2009.2.4.383
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Chambers J & Swanson V (2008) A health assessment tool for multiple risk factors for obesity: psychometric testing and age differences in UK adults. Obesity Facts, 1 (5), pp. 227-236. https://doi.org/10.1159/000156463
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McInnes R & Chambers J (2008) Infants admitted to neonatal units - interventions to improve breastfeeding outcomes: a systematic review 1990-2007. Maternal and Child Nutrition, 4 (4), pp. 235-263. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1740-8709.2008.00150.x
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Supporting breastfeeding mothers: qualitative synthesis
McInnes R & Chambers J (2008) Supporting breastfeeding mothers: qualitative synthesis. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 62 (4), pp. 407-427. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2648.2008.04618.x
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Chambers J, McInnes R, Hoddinott P & Alder EM (2007) A systematic review of measures assessing mothers' knowledge, attitudes, confidence and satisfaction towards breastfeeding. Breastfeeding Review, 15 (3), pp. 17-25. http://www.lrc.asn.au/bfrindex.html#nov07
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Chambers J & Swanson V (2006) A health assessment tool for multiple risk factors for obesity: results from a pilot study with UK adults. Patient Education and Counseling, 62 (1), pp. 79-88. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pec.2005.06.007
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Completing the Circle: Evidence into Practice. Breastfeeding initiation and duration –what works?
Alder EM, Armstrong J, Britten J, Gardiner C, Gilmour S, Groves J, Hoddinott P, Hood L, Liddell M, McFadyen U, Swanson V, Teiger L, Thomson M, Walker D, Warren J, Wolfson L, Wright P, Chambers J & McInnes R (2006) Completing the Circle: Evidence into Practice. Breastfeeding initiation and duration –what works?. NHS Health Scotland. NHS Health Scotland.
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Long-term outcome of cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) clinical trials in central Scotland
Durham RC, Chambers J, Power KG, Sharp D, MacDonald RR, Major K, Dow M & Gumley AI (2005) Long-term outcome of cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) clinical trials in central Scotland. Health Technology Assessment, 9 (42), pp. 1-174. http://www.journalslibrary.nihr.ac.uk/hta/volume-9/issue-42; https://doi.org/10.3310/hta9420
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Chambers J, Power KG & Durham RC (2004) The relationship between trait vulnerability and anxiety and depressive diagnoses at long-term follow-up of Generalized Anxiety Disorder. Journal of Anxiety Disorders, 18 (5), pp. 587-607. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.janxdis.2003.09.001
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Parental styles and long-term outcome following treatment for anxiety disorders
Chambers J, Power KG & Durham RC (2004) Parental styles and long-term outcome following treatment for anxiety disorders. Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, 11 (3), pp. 187-198. https://doi.org/10.1002/cpp.406
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Durham RC, Chambers J, Macdonald RR, Power KG & Major K (2003) Does cognitive-behavioural therapy influence the long-term outcome of generalized anxiety disorder? An 8-14 year follow-up of two clinical trials. Psychological Medicine, 33 (3), pp. 499-509. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0033291702007079
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Chambers J, Power KG, Loucks N & Swanson V (2001) The interaction of perceived maternal and paternal parenting styles and their relation with the psychological distress and offending characteristics of incarcerated young offenders. Journal of Adolescence, 24 (2), pp. 209-227. https://doi.org/10.1006/jado.2001.0377
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Chambers J, Power KG, Loucks N & Swanson V (2000) Psychometric properties of the Parental Bonding Instrument and its association with psychological distress in a group of incarcerated young offenders in Scotland. Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology, 35 (7), pp. 318-325. https://doi.org/10.1007/s001270050245
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Chambers J, Power KG, Loucks N & Swanson V (2000) The quality of perceived parenting and its association with peer relationships and psychological distress in a group of incarcerated young offenders. International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology, 44 (3), pp. 350-368. https://doi.org/10.1177/0306624X00443007