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Are physical activity interventions for healthy inactive adults effective in promoting behavior change and maintenance, and which behavior change techniques are effective? A systematic review and meta-analysis
Howlett, Neil; Trivedi, Daksha; Troop, Nicholas; Chater, Angel (2019-01-01)Physical inactivity and sedentary behavior relate to poor health outcomes independently. Healthy inactive adults are a key target population for prevention. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the ... -
Can physical activity support grief outcomes in individuals who have been bereaved? A systematic review
Williams, Jane; Shorter, Gillian; Howlett, Neil; Zakrzewski-Fruer, Julia; Chater, Angel (2021-04-08)Background: In 2018, there were 616,014 registered deaths in the United Kingdom (UK). Grief is a natural consequence. Many mental health concerns, which can be identified as grief outcomes (e.g. anxiety and depression) in ... -
Can physical activity support young people after the death of a parent? The BABYSTEPS Project
Chater, Angel; Williams, Jane; Fruer, Julia; Shorter, Gillian; Howlett, Neil (2019-09-07)Background: Annually, 41,000 UK children and young people are parentally bereaved. Grief is an individual process and must be supported properly. Many mental health aspects that cross over with grief outcomes (i.e. anxiety ... -
Covid-19 public health road map: Eating behaviour
Whittaker, Eleanor; Howlett, Neil; Abdin, Shanara; Chadwick, Paul; Shorter, Gillian; Hart, Jo; Armitage, Christopher; Epton, Tracy; Byrne-Davis, Lucie; Arden , Madelynne; Kamal, Atiya; Lewis, Lesley; Drury, John; McBride, Emily; O'Connor, Daryl; Swanson, Vivien; Thompson, Sam; Chater, Angel (British Psychological Society (BPS), 2020-10-28)This roadmap aims to support health officials to consider changes to eating behaviour that may have occurred during the Covid-19 pandemic and to use psychologically-informed behaviour change approaches to optimise health ... -
Covid-19 public health road map: Physical activity
Chater, Angel; Abdin, Shanara; Dryden, Jennifer; Lewis, Lesley; Shorter, Gillian; Arden , Madelynne; Chadwick, Paul; Hart, Jo; Armitage, Christopher; Byrne-Davis, Lucie; Epton, Tracy; Kamal, Atiya; Drury, John; McBride, Emily; O'Connor, Daryl; Swanson, Vivien; Thompson, Sam; Whittaker, Eleanor; Howlett, Neil (British Psychological Society (BPS), 2020-10-28)This roadmap aims to support health officials to consider changes to physical activity that may have occurred during the Covid-19 pandemic and to use psychologically-informed behaviour change approaches to optimise health ... -
Covid-19 public health road map: Sedentary behaviour
Chater, Angel; Abdin, Shanara; Shorter, Gillian; Lewis, Lesley; Hart, Jo; Armitage, Christopher; Epton, Tracy; Byrne-Davis, Lucie; Arden , Madelynne; Chadwick, Paul; Kamal, Atiya; Drury, John; McBride, Emily; O'Connor, Daryl; Swanson, Vivien; Thompson, Sam; Whittaker, Eleanor; Howlett, Neil (British Psychological Society (BPS), 2020-10-28)This roadmap aims to support health officials to consider changes to sedentary behaviour that may have occurred during the Covid-19 pandemic and to use psychologically informed behaviour change approaches to optimise health ... -
Determinants of weekly sitting time: Construct validation of an initial COM-B model and comparison of its predictive validity with the Theory of Planned Behaviour
Howlett, Neil; Schulz, Joerg; Trivedi, Daksha; Troop, Nicholas; Chater, Angel (2020-05-14)Objective: In relation to sitting behaviour, to investigate which theoretical domains best formed the Capability, Opportunity, and Motivation constructs of the COM-B, and compare the predictive validity to the Theory of ... -
Energy Matching of a High Intensity Exercise Protocol with a Low Intensity Exercise Protocol in Young People
Bottoms, Lindsay; Howlett, Neil; Chater, Angel; Jones, Andy; Jones, Julia; Wyatt, Solange; Mengoni, Silvana; Sharma, Shivani; Irvine, Karen; Trivedi, Daksha; Wellsted, David (2021-12) -
An evolving model of best practice in a community physical activity programme: A case study of ‘Active Herts
Carr, Shelby; Burke, Amanda; Chater, Angel; Howlett, Neil; Jones, Andy (2021-10-06)Background: Community-based physical activity programs typically evolve to respond to local conditions and feedback from stakeholders. Process evaluations are essential for capturing how programs are implemented, yet often ... -
Examining the constructs and predictive validity of the COM-B for physical activity
Howlett, Neil; Schulz, Joerg; Trivedi, Daksha; Troop, Nicholas; Chater, Angel (2018-02-28) -
A formative evaluation of Zest for Life! a new HENRY behaviour change programme for young people targeting physical activity, healthy eating, and wellbeing
Allcott-Watson, Hannah; Chater, Angel; Newby, Katie; Howlett, Neil (2024-06-07) -
How effective is community physical activity promotion in areas of deprivation for inactive adults with Cardiovascular Disease risk and/or mental health concerns? Study protocol for a pragmatic observational evaluation of the 'Active Herts' physical activity programme
Howlett, Neil; Jones, Andy; Bain, Lucy; Chater, Angel (2017-12-01)Introduction There is a high prevalence of inactive adults in the UK, and many suffer from conditions such as cardiovascular disease (CVD) or poor mental health. These coexist more frequently in areas of higher socioeconomic ... -
How effective is community physical activity promotion in areas of deprivation for inactive adults? A pragmatic observational evaluation of the 'Active Herts' physical activity programme
Howlett, Neil; Trivedi, Daksha; Troop, Nicholas; Jones, Andy; Chater, Angel (2018-12-12)Background There is a high prevalence of inactivity in UK adults and many suffer from comorbid conditions. These frequently co-exist in areas of higher socio-economic deprivation. There is a need to test the effectiveness, ... -
Investigating young people’s physical activity and eating behaviours and how best to provide support: Triangulating data from young people, practitioners, and commissioners
Allcott-Watson, Hannah; Howlett, Neil; Troop, Nicholas; Newby, Katie; Chater, Angel (2024-06-07)Physical activity and diet quality decline during the adolescent years, putting young people at risk of health conditions and failure to reap health benefits. Therefore, interventions are warranted to support young people ... -
Outcome evaluation of Active Herts: A community-based physical activity programme for inactive adults at risk of cardiovascular disease and/or low mental wellbeing
Chater, Angel; Schulz, Joerg; Jones, Andy; Burke, Amanda; Carr, Shelby; Kukucska, Dora; Troop, Nicholas; Trivedi, Daksha; Howlett, Neil (2022-09-09)Background: A high proportion of UK adults are inactive, which can lead to a range of physical and mental health concerns. Active Herts is a community-based physical activity programme for inactive adults at risk of ... -
A prospective study exploring the construct and predictive validity of the COM-B model for physical activity
Howlett, Neil; Schulz, Joerg; Trivedi, Daksha; Troop, Nicholas; Chater, Angel (2019-09)This study examined the constructs of Capability, Opportunity, and Motivation from the COM-B model and their influence on moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA). Using a prospective survey design, 186 healthy adults ... -
A qualitative study investigating young people’s opinions on barriers and facilitators to physical activity and eating well, and the development of a new behaviour change programme
Allcott-Watson, Hannah; Chater, Angel; Troop, Nicholas; Howlett, Neil (2023-06-14) -
A rapid systematic review of public responses to health messages encouraging vaccination against infectious diseases in a pandemic or epidemic
Lawes-Wickwar, Sadie; Ghio, Daniela; Yee Tang, Mei; Keyworth, Chris; Stanescu, Sabina; Westbrook, Juliette; Jenkinson, Elizabeth; Kassianos, Angelos; Scanlan, Daniel; Garnett, Natalie; Laidlaw, Lynn; Howlett, Neil; Carr, Natalie; Stanulewicz, Natalia; Guest, Ella; Watson, Daniella; Sutherland, Lisa; Byrne-Davis, Lucie; Chater, Angel; Hart, Jo; Armitage, Christopher; Shorter, Gillian; Swanson, Vivien; Epton, Tracy (2021-01-20)Public health teams need to understand how the public responds to vaccination messages in a pandemic or epidemic to inform successful campaigns encouraging the uptake of new vaccines as they become available. A rapid ... -
Supporting young people who have been parentally bereaved: Can physical activity help and what services are available? The BABYSTEPS project
Williams, Jane; Fruer, Julia; Chater, Angel; Howlett, Neil; Shorter, Gillian (2019-07-11)Background: Annually, 41,000 UK children and young people are parentally bereaved. Grief is an individual process and must be supported properly. Many mental health aspects that cross over with grief outcomes (i.e. anxiety ... -
A systematic review of interventions targeting physical activity and/or healthy eating behaviours in adolescents: practice and training
Allcott-Watson, Hannah; Chater, Angel; Howlett, Neil; Troop, Nicholas (2023-02-10)Despite the many health benefits of physical activity (PA) and healthy eating (HE) most adolescents do not meet current guidelines which poses future health risks. This review aimed to (1) identify whether adolescent PA ...