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  University Park
  Nottingham
  NG7 2RD
  UK
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• Katharine.Bowker@nottingham.ac.uk

Biography

I am a clinical trial manager in the Smoking and Pregnancy research group at the University of Nottingham. I have expertise in conducting mixed-methodology research within NHS settings. I am currently managing a trial testing a behavioural support intervention, to support the use of Nicotine Replacement Therapy during pregnancy. I have a PhD in Primary Care from the University of Nottingham and an educational background in Sociology and Politics, Public Health, as well as a clinical background in midwifery.

Teaching Summary

I have expereince of teaching and supervising undergraduate and Masters research students.

Recent Publications

• BOWKER, K., LEWIS, S., USSHER, M., NAUGHTON, F., PHILLIPS, L., COLEMAN, T., ORTON, S., MCROBBIE, H., BAULD, L. and COOPER, S., 2021. Smoking and vaping patterns during pregnancy and the postpartum: a longitudinal UK cohort survey Addictive Behaviors. 123, 107050
• NAUGHTON, F., VAZ, L.R., COLEMAN, T., ORTON, S., BOWKER, K., LEONARDI-BEE, J., COOPER, S., VANDERBLOEMEN, L., SUTTON, S. and USSHER, M., 2020. Interest in and Use of Smoking Cessation Support Across Pregnancy and Postpartum Nicotine & Tobacco Research. 22(7), 1178–1186
• CAMPBELL, K. A., COLEMAN-HAYNES, T., BOWKER, K., COOPER, S.E., CONNELLY, S. and COLEMAN, T., 2020. Factors influencing the uptake and use of nicotine replacement therapy and e‐cigarettes in pregnant women who smoke: a qualitative evidence synthesis Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. Issue 5. Art. No.: CD013629. Published Online 22 May 2020,
• BOWKER, K., USSHER, M., COOPER, S., ORTON, S., COLEMAN, T. and CAMPBELL, K.A., 2020. Addressing and Overcoming Barriers to E-Cigarette Use for Smoking Cessation in Pregnancy: A Qualitative Study International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 17(13), 4823

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• BOWKER, K., LEWIS, S., USSHER, M., NAUGHTON, F., PHILLIPS, L., COLEMAN, T., ORTON, S., MCROBBIE, H., BAULD, L. and COOPER, S., 2021. Smoking and vaping patterns during pregnancy and the postpartum: a longitudinal UK cohort survey Addictive Behaviors. 123, 107050
• NAUGHTON, F., VAZ, L.R., COLEMAN, T., ORTON, S., BOWKER, K., LEONARDI-BEE, J., COOPER, S., VANDERBLOEMEN, L., SUTTON, S. and USSHER, M., 2020. Interest in and Use of Smoking Cessation Support Across Pregnancy and Postpartum Nicotine & Tobacco Research. 22(7), 1178–1186
• CAMPBELL, K. A., COLEMAN-HAYNES, T., BOWKER, K., COOPER, S.E., CONNELLY, S. and COLEMAN, T., 2020. Factors influencing the uptake and use of nicotine replacement therapy and e‐cigarettes in pregnant women who smoke: a qualitative evidence synthesis Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. Issue 5. Art. No.: CD013629. Published Online 22 May 2020,
• BOWKER, K., USSHER, M., COOPER, S., ORTON, S., COLEMAN, T. and CAMPBELL, K.A., 2020. Addressing and Overcoming Barriers to E-Cigarette Use for Smoking Cessation in Pregnancy: A Qualitative Study International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 17(13), 4823
• BOWKER, K., LEWIS, S., PHILLIPS, L., ORTON, S., USSHER, M., NAUGHTON, F., BAULD, L., COLEMAN, T., SINCLAIR, L., MCROBBIE, H., KHAN, A. and COOPER, S., 2020. Pregnant women’s use of e-cigarettes in the UK: a cross-sectional survey BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology. Published Online First: 4 October 2020,
• COOPER, S., ORTON, S., CAMPBELL, K.A., USSHER, M., COLEMAN-HAYNES, N., WHITEMORE, R., DICKINSON, A., MCEWEN, A., LEWIS, S., NAUGHTON, F., BOWKER, K., SINCLAIR, L., BAULD, L. and COLEMAN, T., 2019. Attitudes to E-Cigarettes and Cessation Support for Pregnant Women from English Stop Smoking Services: A Mixed Methods Study. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 16(1), 110
• CAMPBELL, K., ORTON, S., BOWKER, K., COOPER, S. and COLEMAN, T., 2019. Feasibility and acceptability of ‘opt-in’ referrals for stop smoking support in pregnancy. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. (In Press.)
• BOWKER, K., ORTON, S., COOPER, S., NAUGHTON, F., WHITEMORE, R., LEWIS, S., BAULD, L., SINCLAIR, L., COLEMAN, T., DICKINSON, A. and USSHER, M., 2018. Views on and experiences of electronic cigarettes: a qualitative study of women who are pregnant or have recently given birth. BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth. 18(1), 233
• CAMPBELL, K.A., COOPER, S., FAHY, S.J., BOWKER, K., LEONARDI-BEE, J., MCEWEN, A., WHITEMORE, R. and COLEMAN, T., 2017. ‘Opt-out’ referrals after identifying pregnant smokers using exhaled air carbon monoxide: impact on engagement with smoking cessation support. Tobacco Control. 26, 300-306
• COOPER, S., ORTON, S., LEONARDI-BEE, J., BROTHERTON, E., VANDERBLOEMEN, L., BOWKER, K., NAUGHTON, F., USSHER, M., PICKETT, K.E., SUTTON, S. and COLEMAN, T., 2017. Smoking and quit attempts during pregnancy and postpartum: a longitudinal UK cohort BMJ Open. 7(11), e018746
• SLOAN, M., CAMPBELL, K.A., BOWKER, K., COLEMAN, T., COOPER, S., BRAFMAN-PRICE, B. and NAUGHTON, F., 2016. Pregnant Women’s Experiences and Views on an “Opt-Out” Referral Pathway to Specialist Smoking Cessation Support: A Qualitative Evaluation Nicotine & Tobacco Research. 18(5), 900-905
• CAMPBELL, K.A., BOWKER, K., NAUGHTON, F., SLOAN, M., COOPER, S. and COLEMAN, T., 2016. Antenatal Clinic and Stop Smoking Services Staff Views on “Opt-Out” Referrals for Smoking Cessation in Pregnancy: A Framework Analysis International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 13(10), 1004
• BOWKER, K.A., LEWIS, S., COLEMAN, T. and COOPER, S., 2015. Changes in the rate of nicotine metabolism across pregnancy: a longitudinal study Addiction. 110(11), 1827-1832
• BOWKER, K.A., CAMPBELL, K.A., COLEMAN, T., LEWIS, S., NAUGHTON, F. and COOPER, S., 2015. Understanding pregnant smokers’ adherence to nicotine replacement therapy during a quit attempt: a qualitative study Nicotine & Tobacco Research. Epub ahead of print, doi:10.1093/ntr/ntv205
• NAUGHTON, F., COOPER, S., BOWKER, K.A., CAMPBELL, K.A., SUTTON, S., LEONARDI-BEE, J., SLOAN, M. and COLEMAN, T., 2015. Adaptation and uptake evaluation of an SMS text message smoking cessation programme (MiQuit) for use in antenatal care BMJ Open. 5(10), e008871
• FOSTER, K., BOWKER, K., ORTON, S., NAUGHTON, F., COOPER, S. and COLEMAN, T., 2015. Using qualitative interviews with nihr crn research midwives to refine trial recruitment methods Trials. 16(Supplement 2), P74
• BOWKER, K.A., LEWIS, S., COLEMAN, T., VAZ, L.R. and COOPER, S., 2014. Comparison of Cotinine Levels in Pregnant Women Whilst Smoking and When Using Nicotine Replacement Therapy. Nicotine & tobacco research : official journal of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco. 16(6), 895-898
• ORTON, S., BOWKER, K.A., COOPER, S., NAUGHTON, F., USSHER, M., PICKETT, K.E., LEONARDI-BEE, J., SUTTON, S., DHALWANI, N.N. and COLEMAN, T., 2014. Longitudinal cohort survey of women's smoking behaviour and attitudes in pregnancy: study methods and baseline data BMJ Open. 4(5), e004915