Karen Deakin

Karen Deakin is a Teaching Fellow in Psychology at the University of Strathclyde, United Kingdom, actively contributing to mental health and public health research through her PhD-qualified expertise.

Her research focuses on mental health service delivery during crises and vaccination behavior, employing qualitative methodologies like thematic analysis and interviews. Key areas include pandemic-era remote mental healthcare adaptations and identifying multi-level barriers to influenza vaccination in vulnerable populations with chronic conditions.

Recent work demonstrates strong thematic alignment across publications, emphasizing real-world healthcare worker experiences and evidence-based intervention design. Her studies directly support UN Sustainable Development Goal 3 (Good Health and Well-being) through practical insights for improving mental health support systems and vaccine uptake strategies.