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View article: Visualisation of hypertension: A non-randomised pilot study to explore the feasibility of a Community Pharmacy-based intervention to support medication adherence (Hi-BP)
Visualisation of hypertension: A non-randomised pilot study to explore the feasibility of a Community Pharmacy-based intervention to support medication adherence (Hi-BP) Open
Using visualisation to conceptualise a chronic condition can encourage accurate illness beliefs and support treatment adherence. Hi-BP is a digital visual intervention to support adherence to antihypertensive medication, co-produced with p…
View article: Are you afraid of <scp>COVID</scp> ‐19? Motivation and engagement in infection–prevention behaviour in a <scp>UK</scp> community cohort during the first 2 years of the <scp>COVID</scp> ‐19 pandemic
Are you afraid of <span>COVID</span> ‐19? Motivation and engagement in infection–prevention behaviour in a <span>UK</span> community cohort during the first 2 years of the <span>COVID</span> ‐19 pandemic Open
Objectives To investigate the relationship between motivation and COVID‐19 infection–prevention behaviour during the first 2 years of the COVID‐19 pandemic. Design Prospective longitudinal online survey in a UK community‐based cohort. Meth…
View article: Findings from a cluster randomised feasibility study of a school-based physical activity role model intervention (CHARMING) for 9–10-year-old girls
Findings from a cluster randomised feasibility study of a school-based physical activity role model intervention (CHARMING) for 9–10-year-old girls Open
Background Girls’ physical activity levels decline to a greater extent than boys as they enter adolescence. Role model interventions offer a potential solution to combat this public health issue. This study reports findings of a feasibilit…
View article: Associations of reported access to public green space, physical activity and subjective wellbeing during and after the COVID-19 pandemic
Associations of reported access to public green space, physical activity and subjective wellbeing during and after the COVID-19 pandemic Open
Access to green space and physical activity have both been shown to be associated with individuals’ subjective wellbeing. The present study explored the role of physical activity in the association between reported access to public green s…
View article: It doesn't matter if I feel obliged as long as I enjoy it: The associations between organized leisure‐time activities and adolescents' mental health and wellbeing
It doesn't matter if I feel obliged as long as I enjoy it: The associations between organized leisure‐time activities and adolescents' mental health and wellbeing Open
Introduction There is a consensus that adolescents' participation in organized leisure‐time activities (OLTAs) is pro‐developmental and beneficial for youth mental health. While enjoyment in OLTA is commonly regarded as positive, the role …
View article: “I wasn’t interested until I actually had that consultation”: Exploring the acceptability of a community pharmacy-based hypertension visualisation intervention
“I wasn’t interested until I actually had that consultation”: Exploring the acceptability of a community pharmacy-based hypertension visualisation intervention Open
Introduction Hypertension affects around 30% of the UK population and is the leading modifiable cause of cardiovascular disease1. Despite available evidence-based treatments, nonadherence to antihypertensive medication is prevalent. Health…
View article: O.6.1-6 Process evaluation findings of the CHARMING intervention: exploring the involvement of community- and peer role models within a school-based physical activity intervention
O.6.1-6 Process evaluation findings of the CHARMING intervention: exploring the involvement of community- and peer role models within a school-based physical activity intervention Open
Purpose This study explored the involvement of community- and peer role models within the CHARMING (CHoosing Active Role Models to INspire Girls) intervention, aiming to increase and sustain physical activity among 9–10-year-old girls. CHA…
View article: Impacts of EU Tobacco Products Directive regulations on use of e-cigarettes in adolescents in Great Britain: a natural experiment evaluation
Impacts of EU Tobacco Products Directive regulations on use of e-cigarettes in adolescents in Great Britain: a natural experiment evaluation Open
Background E-cigarettes are a popular smoking-cessation tool. Although less harmful than tobacco, use of e-cigarettes by non-smokers should be prevented. There is concern about the use of e-cigarettes by young people and that e-cigarettes …
View article: Public attitudes and behaviours in relation to respiratory tract infections including COVID-19: Findings from the Community Action on Respiratory Infections (CARI) Study
Public attitudes and behaviours in relation to respiratory tract infections including COVID-19: Findings from the Community Action on Respiratory Infections (CARI) Study Open
Respiratory infections place a significant burden on individuals, healthcare systems and society. This short report discusses early findings from an ongoing longitudinal survey study as part of the wider Community Action on Respiratory Inf…
View article: Development of a Positive Psychology Well-Being Intervention in a Community Pharmacy Setting
Development of a Positive Psychology Well-Being Intervention in a Community Pharmacy Setting Open
Background: Community pharmacies are well-placed to deliver well-being interventions; however, to date, nothing has been produced specifically for this setting. The aim of this study was to develop a positive psychology intervention suitab…
View article: Protocol for a longitudinal mixed-methods study of psychosocial determinants of health behaviour, health and well-being outcomes during the COVID-19 pandemic: The UK COVID-19 Public Experiences (COPE) Study
Protocol for a longitudinal mixed-methods study of psychosocial determinants of health behaviour, health and well-being outcomes during the COVID-19 pandemic: The UK COVID-19 Public Experiences (COPE) Study Open
This protocol describes a mixed-methods longitudinal study which aims to build a detailed understanding of how people experience and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and government policy during the first 12-months since the start of the U…
View article: I Have to do it, but I like it: The Sense of Enjoyment and Obligation in Adolescents’ Organized Leisure-Time Activities
I Have to do it, but I like it: The Sense of Enjoyment and Obligation in Adolescents’ Organized Leisure-Time Activities Open
Adolescents' organized leisure-time activities (OLTA) are expected to be enjoyable. However, the role of obligation within OLTA participation remains unclear. Building on self-determination theory, this paper conceptualizes obligation with…
View article: Beliefs, behaviour, and blood pressure: preliminary analysis from a pharmacy-based hypertension visualisation intervention to support medication adherence
Beliefs, behaviour, and blood pressure: preliminary analysis from a pharmacy-based hypertension visualisation intervention to support medication adherence Open
Introduction Hypertension is the leading preventable risk factor for cardiovascular disease, with an estimated prevalence of 31% worldwide1. Antihypertensive medication reduces both blood pressure (BP) and cardiovascular risk; however, app…
View article: Development of a Positive Psychology Well-Being Intervention in a Community Pharmacy Setting
Development of a Positive Psychology Well-Being Intervention in a Community Pharmacy Setting Open
Background: Community pharmacies are well-placed to deliver well-being interventions; however, to date, nothing has been produced specifically for this setting. The aim of this study was to develop a positive psychology intervention suitab…
View article: Mixed-Methods Systematic Review to Identify Facilitators and Barriers for Parents/Carers to Engage Pre-School Children in Community-Based Opportunities to Be Physically Active
Mixed-Methods Systematic Review to Identify Facilitators and Barriers for Parents/Carers to Engage Pre-School Children in Community-Based Opportunities to Be Physically Active Open
Background: Low physical activity levels in young children is a major concern. For children aged 0–5 years, engagement with opportunities to be physically active are often driven by the adults responsible for the child’s care. This systema…
View article: Perceived threat of <scp>COVID</scp> ‐19, attitudes towards vaccination, and vaccine hesitancy: A prospective longitudinal study in the <scp>UK</scp>
Perceived threat of <span>COVID</span> ‐19, attitudes towards vaccination, and vaccine hesitancy: A prospective longitudinal study in the <span>UK</span> Open
Objectives Using the Health Belief Model as a conceptual framework, we investigated the association between attitudes towards COVID‐19, COVID‐19 vaccinations, and vaccine hesitancy and change in these variables over a 9‐month period in a U…
View article: E-Cigarette Flavors, Devices, and Brand Preferences Among Youths in Canada, England, and the United States: The Value and Challenges of Comparing International Survey Data
E-Cigarette Flavors, Devices, and Brand Preferences Among Youths in Canada, England, and the United States: The Value and Challenges of Comparing International Survey Data Open
AffiliationsThe author is with the Department of Applied Psychology, Cardiff School of Sport and Health Sciences, Cardiff Metropolitan University, Cardiff, United Kingdom.
View article: CHoosing Active Role Models to INspire Girls (CHARMING): protocol for a cluster randomised feasibility trial of a school-based, community-linked programme to increase physical activity levels in 9–10-year-old girls
CHoosing Active Role Models to INspire Girls (CHARMING): protocol for a cluster randomised feasibility trial of a school-based, community-linked programme to increase physical activity levels in 9–10-year-old girls Open
Background In the UK, there is evidence that girls’ physical activity tends to decline to a greater extent than boys as they enter adolescence. ‘Role models’ could play a vital role in inspiring girls to become or remain physically active.…
View article: Cohort profile: The UK COVID-19 Public Experiences (COPE) prospective longitudinal mixed-methods study of health and well-being during the SARSCoV2 coronavirus pandemic
Cohort profile: The UK COVID-19 Public Experiences (COPE) prospective longitudinal mixed-methods study of health and well-being during the SARSCoV2 coronavirus pandemic Open
Public perceptions of pandemic viral threats and government policies can influence adherence to containment, delay, and mitigation policies such as physical distancing, hygienic practices, use of physical barriers, uptake of testing, conta…
View article: The experiences and perceptions of stroke survivors engaging in a virtual choir during COVID-19: a thematic analysis
The experiences and perceptions of stroke survivors engaging in a virtual choir during COVID-19: a thematic analysis Open
Background: Stroke is a public health concern, and the emergence of the COVID-19 virus has made the continuation of social support/rehabilitation groups for stroke survivors difficult. Many stroke survivors have been required to self-isola…
View article: Adapting interventions to new contexts—the ADAPT guidance
Adapting interventions to new contexts—the ADAPT guidance Open
Implementing interventions with a previous evidence base in new contexts might be more efficient than developing new interventions for each context. Although some interventions transfer well, effectiveness and implementation often depend o…
View article: Implementation of e-cigarette regulation through the EU Tobacco Products Directive ( 2016 ) in Wales, Scotland and England from the perspectives of stakeholders involved in policy introduction and enforcement
Implementation of e-cigarette regulation through the EU Tobacco Products Directive ( 2016 ) in Wales, Scotland and England from the perspectives of stakeholders involved in policy introduction and enforcement Open
TPD policy roll-out was largely perceived positively and as having been effectively implemented. However, contribution of industry to communication of new measures and absence of resourcing for effective communication perhaps introduced wi…
View article: Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption from 1998–2017: Findings from the health behaviour in school-aged children/school health research network in Wales
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption from 1998–2017: Findings from the health behaviour in school-aged children/school health research network in Wales Open
To date no study has examined time trends in adolescent consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages and energy drinks, or modelled change in inequalities over time. The present study aimed to fill this gap by identifying historical trends amo…
View article: The role of perceived public and private green space in subjective health and wellbeing during and after the first peak of the COVID-19 outbreak
The role of perceived public and private green space in subjective health and wellbeing during and after the first peak of the COVID-19 outbreak Open
Research has consistently shown that access to parks and gardens is beneficial to people's health and wellbeing. In this paper, we explore the role of both public and private green space in subjective health and wellbeing during and after …