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Research interests
I am a Research Fellow and a member of the Substance Use research group and Child and Adolescent Health research programme at Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU). I am a Chartered member of the British Psychological Society and a full member of the Division of Health Psychology.
My research interests focus on reducing alcohol-related harm in different groups and I have methodological expertise in conducting systematic, scoping and rapid reviews. I am currently working on a mixed-methods study looking at neighbourhood level supply of alcohol and tobacco over time, and people's experience of the availability of alcohol and tobacco in their neighbourhoods (more info here).
I recently completed three projects: a scoping review on men’s alcohol consumption in the context of becoming a father (funded by The Institute of Alcohol Studies), a scoping exercise of grey literature on alcohol in Scotland (funded by Scottish Health Action on Alcohol Problems) and a systematic review of alcohol interventions among LGBT+ adults. I am also a co-applicant on two qualitative studies: one looking at ways to improve alcohol services for LGBT+ people in Scotland (funded by Scottish Health Action on Alcohol Problems) and another exploring the impact of Minimum Unit Pricing on homeless and street drinkers (funded by CSO).
I am co-chair of the GCU Health & Life Sciences Research Network,which represents early career researchers across the school and helps to improve their academic skills through a bespoke seminar programme.
I have a PhD in Health Psychology (“Teachable moments: Potential for behaviour change among people with type 2 diabetes and their relatives”, completed in 2019, funded by ESRC), an MSc in Health Psychology and a BA (Hons) in Psychology.
Interview for BBC Radio Scotland on alcohol labelling - here
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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Gender and alcohol: Evidence and options for policies and programmes
Emslie, C., Dimova, E. & Lyons, A.
Project: Research Grant
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Exploring men’s alcohol consumption in the context of fatherhood: A scoping review
Dimova, E., Emslie, C. & McAloney-Kocaman, K.
1/09/20 → 31/01/21
Project: Research Grant
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A scoping exercise of grey literature on alcohol in Scotland
Scottish Health Action on Alcohol Problems
1/09/20 → 31/01/21
Project: Research Grant
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Alcohol interventions for LGBTQ+ adults: a systematic review
Dimova, E. D., Elliott, L., Frankis, J., Drabble, L., Wiencierz, S. & Emslie, C., Jan 2022, In: Drug and Alcohol Review. 41, 1, p. 43-53 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Commentary: Promoting a gender-affirming environment in research: implications for research nurses
Dimova, E., 1 Mar 2022, In: Journal of Research in Nursing. 27, 1-2, p. 168-169 2 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/debate
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What are LGBTQ+ People’s Experiences of Alcohol Services in Scotland? A Qualitative Study of Service Users and Service Providers
Dimova, E., O'Brien, R., Elliott, L., Frankis, J. & Emslie, C., 23 Mar 2022, Scottish Health Action on Alcohol Problems. 40 p.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report
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Exploring men's alcohol consumption in the context of becoming a father: a scoping review
Dimova, E. D., McGarry, J., McAloney-Kocaman, K. & Emslie, C., 29 Jul 2021, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Drugs: Education, Prevention and Policy. 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Exploring Men's Alcohol Consumption in the Context of Becoming a Father: A Scoping Review
Dimova, E. D., McGarry, J., McAloney-Kocaman, K. & Emslie, C., Feb 2021, Institute of Alcohol Studies (IAS). 35 p.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report
Activities
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10th UKSBM conference
Elena Dimova (Speaker)
3 Dec 2014 → 4 Dec 2014Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in conference
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46th Annual Alcohol Epidemiology Symposium of the Kettil Bruun Society
Elena Dimova (Speaker)
Jun 2021Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in conference
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Addiction (Journal)
Elena Dimova (Peer reviewer)
1 May 2019Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Publication peer-review
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African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines (Journal)
Elena Dimova (Peer reviewer)
25 Jun 2018Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Publication peer-review
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BBC Radio Scotland -interview on alcohol labelling
Elena Dimova (Visitor)
Jul 2021Activity: Other › Types of Public engagement and outreach - Media article or participation