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View article: The Awareness and Adoption of UK Physical Activity Guidelines by Socio-Demographics: A National Cross-Sectional Survey in Wales
The Awareness and Adoption of UK Physical Activity Guidelines by Socio-Demographics: A National Cross-Sectional Survey in Wales Open
Designing and communicating physical activity guidelines takes considerable resources; thus, understanding the awareness and adoption of such guidelines by different population groups is important. A national cross-sectional survey (N = 97…
View article: Where Are the Knowledge Gaps in Menopause Across a Population? A National Cross-Sectional Survey in Wales
Where Are the Knowledge Gaps in Menopause Across a Population? A National Cross-Sectional Survey in Wales Open
Background: A knowledge gap exists on population understanding and perspectives of menopause. To better support females, it is important to understand different population groups’ perceived knowledge of and attitudes towards menopause. Thi…
View article: Associations between adverse childhood experiences and trust in health and other information from public services, professionals and wider sources: national cross sectional survey
Associations between adverse childhood experiences and trust in health and other information from public services, professionals and wider sources: national cross sectional survey Open
Introduction Trust in health and other systems can affect uptake of public health advice and engagement with health services. Individuals who had adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are more likely to experience ill health at earlier ages…
View article: Parental technoference and adolescents’ mental health and violent behaviour: a scoping review
Parental technoference and adolescents’ mental health and violent behaviour: a scoping review Open
Purpose The term ‘technoference’ refers to habitual interferences and disruptions within interpersonal relationships or time spent together due to use of electronic devices. Emerging evidence suggests associations between parental technofe…
View article: The Stories We Tell Ourselves about the Doctorate, and their Consequences: Ageism and the PhD
The Stories We Tell Ourselves about the Doctorate, and their Consequences: Ageism and the PhD Open
PhD supervision is marinated in assumptions. These assumptions are fuelled by professional and personal stories of success and failure, and are edited for public presentation and dissemination. They hook deeply into the conversations we ha…
View article: Creation of a Pilot School Health Research Network in an English Education Infrastructure to Improve Adolescent Health and Well-Being: A Study Protocol
Creation of a Pilot School Health Research Network in an English Education Infrastructure to Improve Adolescent Health and Well-Being: A Study Protocol Open
Schools play a significant role in promoting health and well-being and the reciprocal links between health and educational attainment are well-evidenced. Despite recognition of the beneficial impact of school-based health improvement progr…
View article: P03-10 I miss a normal life. It's gone on so long': A qualitative interpretation of youth's perceptions of a third national COVID-19 lockdown on their well-being and physical activity
P03-10 I miss a normal life. It's gone on so long': A qualitative interpretation of youth's perceptions of a third national COVID-19 lockdown on their well-being and physical activity Open
Background Youth have experienced unprecedented restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic. It is important to ascertain youth's perceptions of how the lockdown restrictions have impacted their well-being. Given the varying restrictions imp…
View article: Adverse Childhood Experiences and Their Relationship with Poor Sexual Health Outcomes: Results from Four Cross-Sectional Surveys
Adverse Childhood Experiences and Their Relationship with Poor Sexual Health Outcomes: Results from Four Cross-Sectional Surveys Open
Improving understanding of risk factors for risky sexual behaviour is fundamental to achieve better population sexual health. Exposure to adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) can increase the risk of poor sexual health outcomes, but most r…
View article: Impacts of a workplace physical activity intervention on employee physical activity & mental health for NHS staff in Wales: an evaluation of the pilot Time to Move initiative
Impacts of a workplace physical activity intervention on employee physical activity & mental health for NHS staff in Wales: an evaluation of the pilot Time to Move initiative Open
BackgroundEstimates show that only half of adults in Wales meet the UK recommend guidelines for physical activity. In 2015, the financial burden of physical inactivity to the Welsh NHS was estimated to be £35 million. Workplace interventio…
View article: Digital Overuse and Addictive Traits and Their Relationship With Mental Well-Being and Socio-Demographic Factors: A National Population Survey for Wales
Digital Overuse and Addictive Traits and Their Relationship With Mental Well-Being and Socio-Demographic Factors: A National Population Survey for Wales Open
Introduction: Population health concerns have been raised about negative impacts from overuse of digital technologies. We examine patterns of online activity predictive of Digital Overuse and Addictive Traits (DOAT). We explore association…
View article: Exploring the health and service utilisation of general practice patients with a history of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs): an observational study using electronic health records
Exploring the health and service utilisation of general practice patients with a history of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs): an observational study using electronic health records Open
Objectives To examine the relationships between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), chronic health and health service utilisation among a sample of general practice patients. Design Cross-sectional observational study using anonymised da…
View article: Health and financial burden of adverse childhood experiences in England and Wales: a combined primary data study of five surveys
Health and financial burden of adverse childhood experiences in England and Wales: a combined primary data study of five surveys Open
Objective To estimate the health and financial burden of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) in England and Wales. Design The study combined data from five randomly stratified cross-sectional ACE studies. Population attributable fractions…
View article: Public acceptability of public health policy to improve population health: A population‐based survey
Public acceptability of public health policy to improve population health: A population‐based survey Open
Background For public health policies to be effective, it is critical that they are acceptable to the public as acceptance levels impact success rate. Objective To explore public acceptance of public health statements and examine differenc…
View article: Population health in a digital age: Patterns in the use of social media in Wales
Population health in a digital age: Patterns in the use of social media in Wales Open
Background• Social media is a global phenomenon, enabling the instantaneous information sharing between groups, facilitation of sharing user-generated content, and creating and participation in social networks.• There is growing interest i…
View article: Social media engagement and health
Social media engagement and health Open
Main AimThe Digital Health Survey was the first nationally representative survey in Wales aiming to understand the extent to which people use social media, disclose personal health related information through social media sites and differe…
View article: Population health in a digital age: The use of digital technology to support and monitor health in Wales
Population health in a digital age: The use of digital technology to support and monitor health in Wales Open
We live in a digital age. Technology is transforming the way we live our lives, engage with each other, our communities and our health. Today, digital technology offers both opportunities and challenges to population health, and looking to…
View article: Stay Well in Wales Super Profiles: Who thinks what about the nation's health
Stay Well in Wales Super Profiles: Who thinks what about the nation's health Open
Using a household and online survey, the views of 3,310 individuals in Wales (aged 16+ years) on 19 public health statements were gathered. Eight demographic and five health-related behaviour super profiles were created to explore differen…
View article: Framing a public health approach to gambling harms in Wales: Challenges and opportunities
Framing a public health approach to gambling harms in Wales: Challenges and opportunities Open
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View article: Gambling as a public health issue in Wales
Gambling as a public health issue in Wales Open
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View article: Stay Well in Wales: the public’s views on public health. Findings from the nationally representative household survey
Stay Well in Wales: the public’s views on public health. Findings from the nationally representative household survey Open
In 2014, Welsh Government launched the Wales We Want National Conversation. It asked the people of Wales to say what was important to them about the country they live in and what direction it should take. The response was remarkable and in…
View article: Validity and reliability of the Fitbit Zip as a measure of preschool children’s step count
Validity and reliability of the Fitbit Zip as a measure of preschool children’s step count Open
Objectives Validation of physical activity measurement tools is essential to determine the relationship between physical activity and health in preschool children, but research to date has not focused on this priority. The aims of this stu…
View article: Childhood obesity: ‘Super Dynamic Food Dudes’ to the rescue
Childhood obesity: ‘Super Dynamic Food Dudes’ to the rescue Open
Globally, there are more than 42 million pre-school children who are overweight or obese (WHO, 2013). This highlights the urgent need to design effective behaviour change interventions that establish a healthy lifestyle where children enjo…
View article: Dressings for the prevention of surgical site infection
Dressings for the prevention of surgical site infection Open
Background Surgical wounds (incisions) heal by primary intention when the wound edges are brought together and secured, often with sutures, staples, or clips. Wound dressings applied after wound closure may provide physical support, protec…