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View article: Using discursive approaches to examine the utility and functions of language in public health and health promotion: highlighting social constructions of e-cigarettes
Using discursive approaches to examine the utility and functions of language in public health and health promotion: highlighting social constructions of e-cigarettes Open
This article uses discursive approaches to examine the utility and functions of language in public health, focusing on social constructions of e-cigarettes. Due to the ambiguity surrounding the use of e-cigarettes, understanding may be neg…
View article: Associations Between Covid-19-Related Threat, Stress, and Smoking in UK Adults Aged Under- and Over-30
Associations Between Covid-19-Related Threat, Stress, and Smoking in UK Adults Aged Under- and Over-30 Open
It has been suggested that smoking and age are associated with higher vulnerability to Covid-19. While threat of Covid-19 may reduce or stop smoking, increased stress due to lockdown could increase smoking behaviour. This study aimed to in…
View article: Pre-drinking, alcohol consumption and related harms amongst Brazilian and British university students
Pre-drinking, alcohol consumption and related harms amongst Brazilian and British university students Open
Drinking in private or other unlicensed settings before going out (i.e., pre-drinking) is increasingly being identified as a common behaviour amongst students as it provides an opportunity to extend their drinking duration and socialise. H…
View article: Associations between Second-Hand Tobacco Smoke Exposure and Cardiorespiratory Fitness, Physical Activity, and Respiratory Health in Children
Associations between Second-Hand Tobacco Smoke Exposure and Cardiorespiratory Fitness, Physical Activity, and Respiratory Health in Children Open
Background: Cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) and physical activity (PA) are associated with a plethora of positive health effects. Many UK children fail to meet the recommended level of PA, with an observed decline in CRF levels over recent…
View article: An investigation of factors encouraging and deterring EC use: a thematic analysis of accounts from UK adults
An investigation of factors encouraging and deterring EC use: a thematic analysis of accounts from UK adults Open
ECs were generally perceived as more socially acceptable than cigarettes by non-smokers, although there were varying levels of acceptability depending on the type of EC device used. There was also unanimity concerning uncertainty surroundi…
View article: Children of Smoking and Non-Smoking Households’ Perceptions of Physical Activity, Cardiorespiratory Fitness, and Exercise
Children of Smoking and Non-Smoking Households’ Perceptions of Physical Activity, Cardiorespiratory Fitness, and Exercise Open
Previous research has shown secondhand tobacco smoke to be detrimental to children’s health. This qualitative study aimed to explore children from low socioeconomic status (SES) families and their reasons for being physically active, attit…
View article: “Do what you can with a happy heart”: a longitudinal study of patient and family members’ lived experiences of physical activity post-myocardial infarction
“Do what you can with a happy heart”: a longitudinal study of patient and family members’ lived experiences of physical activity post-myocardial infarction Open
The role of family within the patient's journey was complex, with PA identity, beliefs, and fear of MI re-occurrence influencing PA support both positively and negatively. PA engagement post-MI is a dynamic and interactive process within w…
View article: Family support for physical activity post‐myocardial infarction: A qualitative study exploring the perceptions of cardiac rehabilitation practitioners
Family support for physical activity post‐myocardial infarction: A qualitative study exploring the perceptions of cardiac rehabilitation practitioners Open
Physical activity post‐myocardial infarction has numerous health benefits, yet uptake through cardiac rehabilitation is poor. Whilst family support can facilitate patients' recovery, little is known about the role family may play in suppor…
View article: “Do what you can with a happy heart”: a longitudinal study of patient and family members’ lived experiences of physical activity post-myocardial infarction
“Do what you can with a happy heart”: a longitudinal study of patient and family members’ lived experiences of physical activity post-myocardial infarction Open
Physical activity (PA) post-myocardial infarction (MI) can reduce risk of reoccurrence and mortality. Yet uptake of PA through cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is poor, and little is known about the long-term PA behaviour of cardiac patients. T…
View article: Welsh Primary Schoolchildren’s Perceptions of Electronic Cigarettes: A Mixed Methods Study
Welsh Primary Schoolchildren’s Perceptions of Electronic Cigarettes: A Mixed Methods Study Open
There are concerns that the growing popularity of e-cigarettes promotes experimentation among children. Given the influence of the early years on attitude and habit formation, better understanding of how younger children perceive vaping be…
View article: A thematic analysis of smokers’ and non-smokers’ accounts of E-cigarettes
A thematic analysis of smokers’ and non-smokers’ accounts of E-cigarettes Open
This study explored smokers’ and non-smokers’ accounts of E-cigarettes. A total of 51 UK-based participants, 20 men and 31 women, responded to open-ended questions online. Inductive thematic analysis identified that the factors that influe…
View article: Welsh primary schoolchildren’s perceptions of e-cigarettes: a mixed method study
Welsh primary schoolchildren’s perceptions of e-cigarettes: a mixed method study Open
Background: There are concerns that the growing popularity of e-cigarettes promotes experimentation among children. Current research has focused almost exclusively on children over 11 years. Given the possible lifelong health harms caused …
View article: The impact of environmental tobacco smoke exposure on cardiorespiratory fitness in children: A pilot study
The impact of environmental tobacco smoke exposure on cardiorespiratory fitness in children: A pilot study Open
Environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) in indoor air is a substantial risk factor for many health issues. Children are particularly susceptible to ETS with increased risk of asthma attacks, respiratory infections and sudden infant death syndrom…
View article: Factors influencing patient uptake of an exercise referral scheme: a qualitative study
Factors influencing patient uptake of an exercise referral scheme: a qualitative study Open
Exercise referral schemes aim to increase physical activity amongst inactive individuals with or at risk of long-term health conditions. Yet many patients referred to these schemes (by health professionals) fail to take up the exercise opp…
View article: No Ifs, No Butts: Compliance with Smoking Cessation in Secondary Care Guidance (NICE PH48) by Providers of Cancer Therapies (Radiotherapy and Chemotherapy) in the UK
No Ifs, No Butts: Compliance with Smoking Cessation in Secondary Care Guidance (NICE PH48) by Providers of Cancer Therapies (Radiotherapy and Chemotherapy) in the UK Open
Background: Legislation preventing smoking in public places was introduced in England in July 2007. Since then, smoke-free policies have been extended to the majority of hospitals including those providing cancer therapies. Whilst studies …
View article: Knowledge of and Adherence to health advice among adults with diabetes in Libya
Knowledge of and Adherence to health advice among adults with diabetes in Libya Open
Adherence to the health care advice is essential to prevent or minimize acute and long term conditions. Non-adherence to medical advice among people with diabetes is a common problem in every community. This study examined the diabetes kno…
View article: Prevalence of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) among the Iraqi Repatriated Prisoners of the Iran-Iraq War, 1980-1988
Prevalence of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) among the Iraqi Repatriated Prisoners of the Iran-Iraq War, 1980-1988 Open
Objective: To determine the prevalence of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) among Iraqi repatriatedprisoners of Iran-Iraq war, and the relationship with demographic factors.Methodology: A descriptive study was carried out from Oct. 18th…
View article: Ways of Coping to deal with Stress used by The Iraqi Repatriated Prisoners of the Iran-Iraq War, 1980-1988
Ways of Coping to deal with Stress used by The Iraqi Repatriated Prisoners of the Iran-Iraq War, 1980-1988 Open
Objective: To find out the ways of coping to deal with stress used by the Iraqi repatriated prisoners of Iran-Iraq war, and also to find out the relationship between these ways and some demographic characteristics. Methodology: A descripti…