Dr. Claire Hastie

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Claire Hastie is a Lecturer in Public Health at the University of Glasgow. Her work focuses on understanding the long-term effects of COVID-19, particularly through a mixed methods study exploring the frequency, nature, and impact of 'long COVID' on the Scottish population. With experience at the Office of the Chief Scientific Adviser in Public Health Scotland from 2021 to 2023, she has contributed significant insights into public health and health education. Her supervision of students includes research on various public health topics, including the lived experiences of Black African families with adults who have learning disabilities and the impacts of antenatal medication exposure on childhood health outcomes. Claire’s research interests are at the intersection of public health and health education, particularly in understanding health outcomes related to lifestyle factors.

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