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Kate Lamont, a Behavioural Scientist at the Centre for Epidemiology and Planetary Health, is a social scientist and project manager / team leader. She has experience in qualitative data collection methods, participatory and peer research, community development, and co-production. At SRUC she has focussed on farmer perspectives on biosecurity, the mental health and wellbeing of farmers, crofters and veterinary surgeons in large animal practice, and rural communities. She is an experienced research interviewer and collaborator in multi-disciplinary teams, Chair of the SRUC Social Science Ethics Committee and a Mental Health First Aider.
Projects
RESAS 22-27: SRUC-a2-4 Achieving Improvements In The Health Of Scottish Livestock Through Increased Uptake Of Biosecurity Practices: Towards A Farmer-centric Approach Based On A Socio-epidemiological Model
1/04/22 → 31/03/27
AIA ABA ST: Artificial Intelligence Assisted Animal Biosecurity Advice Search Tool
06/01/25 → 31/03/25
Understanding protective factors in lone and isolated workers in the West Highlands and Skye
1/09/23 → 31/01/24
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, Motivation and adherence to pelvic floor muscles exercises and the role of smart phone apps., University of Aberdeen
Award Date: 8 Oct 2015
PDA, Web Science, University of the Highlands and Islands
Sept 2011 → Dec 2011
Award Date: 23 Dec 2011
Bachelor, BSc Sustainable Rural Development, University of the Highlands and Islands
Award Date: 1 Jun 2007
PDA, HNC Heritage and Environmental Interpretation in Tourism
Award Date: 3 Jul 1995
HND, Business Studies, Heriot-Watt University
Award Date: 1 Jul 1991
Keywords
- H Social Sciences (General)
- Motivation; Behaviour Change; Mental Health; Community Engagement; Participatory / Peer Research
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Understanding protective factors in lone and isolated workers in the West Highlands and Skye
Lamont, K. (PI) & Jessiman, L. (CoPI)
1/09/23 → 31/01/24
Project: Research
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BRACE: Biosecurity and Roundworm Advice for Cattle Enterprises (BRACE)
Lamont, K. (PI)
1/01/23 → 15/01/26
Project: Research
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RESAS 22-27: SRUC-a3-4 Influencing Human Behaviour To Improve Animal Welfare
Jessiman, L. (PI) & Jessiman, L. (PI)
Scottish Government: Rural & Environment Science & Analytical Services
1/04/22 → 31/03/27
Project: Research
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RESAS 22-27: SRUC-a2-4 Achieving Improvements In The Health Of Scottish Livestock Through Increased Uptake Of Biosecurity Practices: Towards A Farmer-centric Approach Based On A Socio-epidemiological Model
Lamont, K. (PI), Davidson, R. (CoI), Baughan, J. (CoI), Henry, M. (CoI), Botero Degiovanni, H. (CoI), Humphry, R. (CoI), Rodrigues da Costa, M. (CoI) & Beechener, S. (CoI)
Scottish Government: Rural & Environment Science & Analytical Services
1/04/22 → 31/03/27
Project: Research
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RESAS 22-27: SRUC-d2-1 Vulnerability Of Remote Coastal Communities To Water Challenges: Perception, Valuation And Coping Mechanisms.
Maynard, C. (PI), Grist, H. (PI), Atterton, J. (CoI), Lamont, K. (CoI), Green, A. (CoI), Atterton, J. (CoI), Lamont, K. (CoI) & Grist, H. (CoI)
Scottish Government: Rural & Environment Science & Analytical Services
1/04/22 → 31/03/27
Project: Research
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Stakeholders’ perspectives on communicating biosecurity to encourage behaviour change in farmers.
Moya Durán, S., Lamont , K., Brennan, M., Allepuz, A., Tamminen, L.-M., Ciaravino, G., Rodrigues da Costa, M., Correia-Gomes, C., Dogusan, M., Imperial, T., De Meneghi, D., Chantziaras, I. & Burrell, A., 24 Feb 2025, (Accepted/In press) In: Frontiers in Veterinary Science. 12, p. p.1562648. 1562648.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Combining sentiment analysis and text mining with content analysis of farm vet interviews on mental wellbeing in livestock practice.
Duncan, A. J., Henry, M. & Lamont (Stephen), K., 23 May 2024, (First published) In: PLoS ONE. 19, 5, e0304090.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Improving the mental health of farmers: what types of remote support are acceptable, feasible, and improve outcomes? A feasibility RCT
Lamont, K., van Woerden, H. C., King, E., Wendelboe-Nelson, C., Humphry, R. W., Stark, C., Williams, C. & Maxwell, M., 4 Jan 2024, (First published) In: Discover Mental Health. 4, 1, 4.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Livestock Worrying Policy Brief
Lamont (Stephen), K. & Jessiman, L., 8 Mar 2024, (First published) SRUC. 5 p.Research output: Book/Report/Policy Brief/Technical Brief › Policy Brief
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What Does The General Public Know About Biosecurity And Disease Spread In Livestock?
Rodrigues da Costa, M., Moskalenko, L., Brennan, M. L., Lamont, K. & Ciaravino, G., 15 Nov 2024.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster
Open AccessFile1 Downloads (Pure)
Datasets
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Detail on methodology for peer reviewed academic paper "Combining sentiment analysis and text mining with thematic analysis of farm vet interviews on mental wellbeing in livestock practice"
Duncan, A. (Creator), Henry, M. (Creator) & Lamont, K. (Creator), Figshare, 2023
https://doi.org/10.58073/SRUC.24057045.v1
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Contribution to Training School: “Economic analysis and tools for effective communication and endorsement of enhanced biosecurity measures”
Lamont, K. (Speaker)
7 May 2025 → 8 May 2025Activity: Talk, evidence or presentation types › Training course
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BETTER Biosecurity COST action - General meeting
Rodrigues da Costa, M. (Participant), Botero Degiovanni, H. (Participant) & Lamont, K. (Participant)
6 Feb 2024 → 7 Feb 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participating in a conference, workshop, ...
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Biosecurity: How to effectively communicate with the farmer
Lamont, K. (Speaker)
31 May 2024Activity: Talk, evidence or presentation types › Invited talk
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Haddington Agricultural Show
Lamont, K. (Participant)
29 Jun 2024Activity: Other activity types › Other
Press/Media
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Artificial Intelligence Assisted Animal Biosecurity Advice Support Tool
26/03/25
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media
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