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Illness Risk Representation beliefs underlying adolescents' cardiovascular disease risk appraisals and the preventative role of physical activity
Newby, Katie; Varnes, Laura; Yorke, Eleanor; Meisel, Susanne F; Fisher, Abi (2019-12-09)OBJECTIVES: The primary aim was to explore adolescents' cardiovascular disease risk appraisals and establish whether they understood the preventative role of physical activity (PA). The secondary aim was to examine whether ... -
Physical activity, gaming and virtual reality: the views of parents of adolescents
McMichael, Lucy; Farič, Nusa; Newby, Katie; potts, henry; Hon, Adrian; Smith, Lee; Steptoe, Andrew; Fisher, Abi (2020-08-20)Background: Virtual reality (VR) exergaming may be a promising avenue to engage adolescents with physical activity (PA). Since parental support is a consistent determinant of adolescent PA, it is crucial to gather the views ... -
A virtual reality exergame to engage adolescents in physical activity: Mixed methods study describing the formative intervention development process
Farič, Nusa; Smith, Lee; Potts, Henry; Newby, Katie; Steptoe, Andrew; Fisher, Abi (2021-02-04)Background: Early adolescence (13-17 years) is a critical developmental stage for physical activity promotion. Virtual reality (VR) exergaming is a promising intervention strategy to engage adolescents in physical activity. ... -
What do players of virtual reality exercise games want? A thematic analysis of online reviews of virtual reality exergames
Farič, Nusa; potts, henry; Hon, Adrian; Smith, Lee; Newby, Katie; Steptoe, Andrew; Fisher, Abi (2019-09-16)Background: Physical activity (PA) is associated with a variety of physical and psychosocial health benefits, but levels of moderate-to-vigorous intensity PA remain low worldwide. Virtual reality (VR) gaming systems involving ... -
Younger adolescents’ perceptions of physical activity, exergaming, and virtual reality : Qualitative intervention study
Farič, Nusa; Yorke, Eleanor; Varnes, laura; Newby, Katie; potts, henry; Smith, Lee; Hon, Adrian; Steptoe, Andrew; Fisher, Abi (2019-06-17)Background: Novel strategies to promote physical activity (PA) in adolescence are required. The vEngage study aims to test whether a virtual reality (VR) exergaming intervention can engage younger adolescents (aged 13 to ...