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Accessing Antenatal Care (ANC) services during the COVID-19 first wave: insights into decision-making in rural India

Reproductive Health, 2022
Plain language summary This article highlights the status of ANC services during the nationwide lockdown imposed in the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in the Indian states of Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. Data was collected through 12
Shweta Bankar, Deepika Ghosh
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An ontology of mechanisms of action in behaviour change interventions [version 1; peer review: 2 approved]

Wellcome Open Research, 2023
Background: Behaviour change interventions influence behaviour through causal processes called “mechanisms of action” (MoAs). Reports of such interventions and their evaluations often use inconsistent or ambiguous terminology, creating problems for ...
Candice Moore, Alison J. Wright, Verena Schneider, Robert West, Emily Hayes, Janna Hastings, Susan Michie, Fabiana Lorencatto, Paulina M. Schenk   +8 more
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Using photovoice to explore young women’s experiences of behaviour change techniques in physical activity mobile apps

International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 2023
Background Research shows that inactive young women are attracted to using mobile phone applications (apps) to increase physical activity. Apps can promote physical activity by delivering a range of behaviour change techniques to influence determinants ...
Mollie M. Tobin, Tamara L. Jones, Yui Sum Haylie Ho, Camille E. Short   +3 more
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Supporting self-management and clinic attendance in young adults with type 1 diabetes: development of the D1 Now intervention

Pilot and Feasibility Studies, 2021
Background Self-management of type 1 diabetes (T1D) is complex and can be particularly challenging for young adults. This is reflected in the high blood glucose values and rates of clinic non-attendance in this group.
Eimear C. Morrissey, Bláthín Casey, Lisa Hynes, The D1 Now Young Adult Panel, Sean F. Dinneen, Molly Byrne   +5 more
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Ontologies relevant to behaviour change interventions: a method for their development [version 3; peer review: 2 approved, 1 not approved]

Wellcome Open Research, 2020
Background: Behaviour and behaviour change are integral to many aspects of wellbeing and sustainability. However, reporting behaviour change interventions accurately and synthesising evidence about effective interventions is hindered by lacking a shared,
Alison J. Wright, Emma Norris, Ailbhe N. Finnerty, Marta M. Marques, Marie Johnston, Michael P. Kelly, Janna Hastings, Robert West, Susan Michie   +8 more
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Perceptions of Cross-Cultural Challenges and Successful Approaches in Facilitating the Improvement of Equine Welfare

Animals, 2023
Projects that aim to improve the welfare of equids worldwide usually involve people from different countries and cultures working together. Given that professionals involved with multi-stakeholder projects often work cross-culturally, this study examined
Suzanne Rogers, Natasha Y. P. Lee, Jo White, Catherine Bell   +3 more
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Perceived influences on reducing prolonged sitting in police staff: a qualitative investigation using the Theoretical Domains Framework and COM-B model

BMC Public Health, 2021
Background Workplace interventions have shown promise for reducing sitting in office workers. Police office staff remain an understudied population group that work within a disciplined organisation with distinctive work tasks around public safety ...
Marsha L. Brierley, Lindsey R. Smith, Daniel P. Bailey, Sofie A. Every, Taylor A. Staines, Angel M. Chater   +5 more
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Influences on NHS Health Check behaviours: a systematic review

BMC Public Health, 2020
Background National Health Service Health Checks were introduced in 2009 to reduce cardiovascular disease (CVD) risks and events. Since then, national evaluations have highlighted the need to maximise the programme’s impact by improving coverage and ...
Lou Atkins, Chryssa Stefanidou, Tim Chadborn, Katherine Thompson, Susan Michie, Fabi Lorencatto   +5 more
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The acceptability of evidence-informed guidance for parents in talking to their children about weight

BMC Public Health, 2023
Background Many parents express concern about the impact of talking to children about weight on their self-esteem and wellbeing. The aim of this study was to explore the perceived relevance, utility and acceptability of new guidance for parents on ...
Fran Baber, Fiona B Gillison, Elisabeth B Grey   +2 more
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Current issues and new directions in psychology and health : what happened to behaviour in the decade of behaviour? [PDF]

, 2008
This editorial addresses two key aspects of the investigation of behaviour: the science and the application. On the one hand, researchers and policy makers recognise a need for good scientific evidence about behaviour and behaviour change, but are slow ...
Dixon, D., Marie Johnston, Johnston, Marie, Dixon, Diane, Diane Dixon   +4 more
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