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Pain

Cognitive biases in individuals with chronic pain: interpretation, recall and recognition of pain/illness-related information

Daniel Gaffiero, David Sheffield, Frances Maratos, Paul Staples, Vicki StaplesJournal of Cognitive Psychology
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Views0.5k
PublishedMarch 2026
Menopause

Menopause, brain health and hormone replacement therapy: gaps in knowledge and policy solutions from a Scottish perspective

Rachel Tulloch, Daniel GaffieroPost Reproductive Health
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Views0.1k
PublishedFebruary 2026
Cancer

Understanding breast cancer screening intentions in Malta among women aged 18–49: comparing the predictive ability of the health belief model and the Theory of Planned Behaviour

Brian Fenech, Daniel Gaffiero, Haritini Tsangari, Sarah ChapmanCogent Psychology
Citations1
Views0.7k
PublishedFebruary 2026
Pain

Do Individuals With Endometriosis Display Interpretation and Memory Recall Biases Compared With Pain-Free Controls? A Cross-Sectional Study

Daniel Gaffiero, Professor Frances Maratos, Sophia NematollahiApplied Cognitive Psychology
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Views0.6k
PublishedJanuary 2026
Blood Donation

Why are younger-age adults reluctant to give blood? A reflexive thematic analysis of non-donors in the United Kingdom

Alice Miszkiel, Daniel GaffieroCogent Psychology
Citations1
Views1.4k
PublishedJanuary 2026
Maths Anxiety

Investigating the content-specificity and time course of attentional biases in mathematics anxiety: a dot-probe approach

Daniel Gaffiero, Macarena Suárez-Pellicioni, Thomas E. HuntCogent Psychology
Citations1
Views0.8k
PublishedDecember 2025
Antimicrobial Resistance

Barriers and Facilitators to Antimicrobial Stewardship in Antibiotic Prescribing and Dispensing by General Practitioners and Pharmacists in Malta: A Systematic Review

Brian Fenech, Daniel GaffieroAntibiotics
Citations1
Views1.5k
PublishedNovember 2025
Vaccination

Understanding vaccine hesitancy: The role of fear and message framing in COVID-19 vaccination intention in adults in the UK

Daniel Gaffiero, Michaela Christodoulaki, Sarah Chapman, Stephanie DaveyVaccine
Citations4
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PublishedNovember 2025
Vaccination

Towards Gender-Inclusive HPV Vaccination in England: Addressing Misconceptions and Missed Opportunities for Boys

Amelia Dytham, Daniel Gaffiero, Michaela Christodoulaki, Rahim Hussein, Rebecca Cotton, Stephanie DaveyFuture
Citations1
Views3.3k
PublishedNovember 2025
Disordered Eating

Impact of menu calorie labelling on hypothetical meal choices in the United Kingdom: An exploration of potential public health benefit versus risk for disordered eating harm

Daniel Gaffiero, Dr. Vicki Staples, Paul Staples, William CollgraveAdvances in Public Health
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Views0.7k
PublishedSeptember 2025
Sport

Between the lines: an interpretative phenomenological analysis exploring injury, mental health and support in professional and semi-professional football in the United Kingdom

Alicia Powell, Daniel GaffieroCogent Psychology
Citations7
Views3.9k
PublishedJuly 2025
Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Exploring barriers and facilitators to effective self-management in individuals with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis

Daniel Gaffiero, Molly RobertsCogent Psychology
Citations2
Views2.4k
PublishedJune 2025
Pain

Exploring the lived experiences of patients with fibromyalgia in the United Kingdom: a study of patient-general practitioner communication

Crystal Maher, Daniel GaffieroPsychology & Health
Citations10
Views3.7k
PublishedMarch 2025
Vaccination

Understanding barriers to influenza vaccination among parents is important to improve vaccine uptake among children

Stephanie Davey, Amelia Woodward, James Elander, Michael Head, Daniel GaffieroHuman Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics
Citations7
Views3.4k
PublishedJanuary 2025
Cancer

Investigating Barriers and Facilitators to Engagement With the National Breast Screening Programme Among Women in Malta: A Systematic Review

Brian Fenech, Daniel GaffieroAdvances in Public Health
Citations4
Views1.5k
PublishedJanuary 2025
Vaccination

COVID-19 vaccination in children aged 5–11: a systematic review of parental barriers and facilitators in Western countries

Stephanie Davey, Daniel GaffieroTherapeutic Advances in Vaccines and Immunotherapy
Citations14
Views1.5k
PublishedOctober 2024
Vaccination

Investigating the predictors of COVID-19 vaccine decision-making among parents of children aged 5–11 in the UK

Stephanie Davey, Claire Hampson, Michaela Christodoulaki, Daniel GaffieroVaccine
Citations12
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PublishedSeptember 2024
Pain

Interpretation biases in pain: Validation of two new stimulus sets

Daniel Gaffiero, Vicki Staples, Paul Staples, Frances A. MaratosFrontiers
Citations10
Views3.5k
PublishedJanuary 2022