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The development of a digital intervention to increase influenza vaccination amongst pregnant women. Digital Health
Parsons, Joanne; Newby, Katie; French, David P.; Bailey, Elizabeth; Inglis, Nadia (2021-04-21)Objective Pregnant women and unborn babies are at increased risk of complications from influenza, including pneumonia, yet in the UK, uptake of flu vaccination amongst this population remains <50%. Pregnant women hold ... -
Development of a recruitment and retention strategy for a digital health behaviour change feasibility randomised controlled trial (Wrapped): images
Schumacher, Lauren; Newby, Katie (2023) -
Development of a recruitment and retention strategy for a digital health behaviour change feasibility randomised controlled trial (Wrapped): transcripts
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Development of a self-management intervention for memory changes linked to androgen deprivation therapy for prostate cancer
Mobeen, Mayra; Grunfeld, Elizabeth A.; Newby, Katie; Turner, Andrew (2022-06-26)Cognitive changes related to cancer treatment are a growing research area. Much research has focused on the cognitive effects of chemotherapy in women diagnosed with breast cancer. Androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) is a ... -
A digital behaviour change intervention toincrease booking and attendance at StopSmoking Services: the MyWay feasibility RCT
Fulton, Emmie; Kwah, Kayleigh; Schumacher, Lauren; Newby, Katie; Gokal, Kajal; Jackson, Louise; Naughton, Felix; Coleman, Tim; Owen, Alun; Brown, Katherine (2021-04-13)Background: Smoking remains a leading cause of illness and preventable death. NHS Stop Smoking Services increase quitting, but, as access is in decline, cost-effective interventions are needed that promote these services. ... -
Do automated digital health behaviour change interventions have a positive effect on self-efficacy? A systematic review and meta-analysis
Newby, Katie; Teah, Grace; Cooke, Richard; Li, Xinru; Brown, Katherine; Salisbury-Finch, Bradley; Kwah, Kayleigh; Bartle, Naomi; Curtis, Kristina; Fulton, Emmie; Parsons, Joanne; Dusseldorp, Elise; Williams, Stefanie (2020-01-20)Self-efficacy is an important determinant of health behaviour. Digital interventions are a potentially acceptable and cost-effective way of delivering programmes of health behaviour change at scale. Whether behaviour change ... -
Effectiveness of a Digital Intervention in Increasing Flu Vaccination Related Risk Appraisal, Intention to Vaccinate and Vaccination Behaviour Amongst Pregnant Women
Parsons, Joanne; Newby, Katie; Grimley, Catherine (2022-03-07)Background Pregnant women are at increased risk of complications from flu, but uptake of flu vaccination is below national targets of 75%. Evidence suggests that changing illness risk appraisals may be an effective strategy ... -
Enhancing condom use experiences among young men to improve correct and consistent condom use : Feasibility of a home-based intervention strategy (HIS-UK)
Stone, Nicole; Graham, Cynthia; Anstee, Sydney; Brown, Katherine; Newby, Katie; Ingham, Roger (2018-04-25)Background: Condoms remain the main protection against sexually transmitted infections (STIs) when used correctly and consistently. Yet, there are many reported barriers to their use such as negative attitudes, reduced ... -
Evaluation of a Whole System Approach to Diet and Healthy Weight in the East of Scotland: Study Protocol
Breslin, Gavin; Wills, Wendy; Bartington, Suzanne; Bontoft, Charis; Fakoya, Olujoke; Freethy, Imogen; Garcia Iglesias, Jaime; Howlett, Neil; Jones, Julia; Lebcir, Reda M.; Lloyd, Nigel; Newby, Katie; Smeeton, Nigel; Wagner, Adam; Wellings, Amander; Wellsted, David; Brown, Katherine (2022-03-24)Obesity is a global epidemic affecting all age groups, populations and income levels across continents. The causes of obesity are complex and are routed in health behaviours, environmental factors, government policy and ... -
Evaluation of the move to remote delivery of drug and alcohol services during the COVID-19 pandemic: A study protocol
Lloyd, Nigel; Wills, Wendy; Bartington, Suzanne; Bontoft, Charis; Breslin, Gavin; Fakoya, Olujoke; Freethy, Imogen; Garcia-Iglesias, Jaime; Howlett, Neil; Jones, Julia; Newby, Katie; Smeeton, Nigel; Wagner, Adam; Wellings, Amander; Wellsted, David; Brown, Katherine (2022-07-31)Background: Substance misuse is a significant global health concern. In the UK, the prevalence of substance misuse has increased over the past decade and the number of alcohol and drug related deaths are increasing. ... -
Evidence for behavioural interventions addressing condom use fit and feel issues to improve condom use : A Systematic Review
Anstee, Sydney; Shephard, Jonathan; Graham, Cynthia; Stone, Nicole; Brown, Katherine; Newby, Katie; Ingham, Roger (2019-10-31)Continuing high rates of sexually transmissible infections (STIs) in many countries highlight the need to identify effective behavioural interventions. Consistent and correct use of male condoms is a key strategy for the ... -
Feasibility study of the Home-based Exercises for Responsible Sex (HERS) intervention to promote correct and consistent condom use among young women
Knights, Nicola; Stone, Nicole; Nadarzynski, Tom; Brown, Katherine; Newby, Katie; Graham, Cynthia (2021-07-27)Background: Male condoms are effective in preventing common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and unintended pregnancy, if used correctly and consistently. However, condom use errors and problems are common and young ... -
Findings from the Tushirikiane mobile health (mHealth) HIV self‐testing pragmatic trial with refugee adolescents and youth living in informal settlements in Kampala, Uganda
Logie, Carmen H.; Okumu, Moses; Berry, Isha; Hakiza, Robert; Baral, Stefan D.; Musoke, Daniel Kibuuka; Nakitende, Aidah; Mwima, Simon; Kyambadde, Peter; Loutet, Miranda; Batte, Shamilah; Lester, Richard; Neema, Stella; Newby, Katie; Mbuagbaw, Lawrence (2023-10-18)Introduction: Urban refugee youth remain underserved by current HIV prevention strategies, including HIV self-testing (HIVST). Examining HIVST feasibility with refugees can inform tailored HIV testing strategies. We examined ... -
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 ... -
An intervention to increase condom use among users of chlamydia self-sampling websites (wrapped) : Intervention mapping and think-aloud study
Newby, Katie; Crutzen, Rik; Brown, Katherine; Bailey, Julia; Saunders, John; Szczepura, Ala; Hunt, Jonny; Alston, Tim; Tariq Sadiq, S.; Das, Satyajit (2019-05-01)Background: Young people aged 16-24 years are disproportionately affected by sexually transmitted infections (STIs). STIs can have serious health consequences for affected individuals and the estimated annual cost of ... -
An Intervention to Increase Condom Use Among Users of Sexually Transmitted Infection Self-sampling Websites (Wrapped) : Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Feasibility Trial
Newby, Katie; Kwah, Kayleigh; Schumacher, Lauren; Crutzen, Rik; Bailey, Julia; Jackson, Louise; Bremner, Stephen; Brown, Katherine (2023-05-11)BACKGROUND: Reducing the rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among young people is a public health priority. The best way to avoid STIs from penetrative sex is to use a condom, but young people report inconsistent ... -
Mobile Health–Supported HIV Self-Testing Strategy Among Urban Refugee and Displaced Youth in Kampala, Uganda: Protocol for a Cluster Randomized Trial (Tushirikiane, Supporting Each Other)
Logie, Carmen; Okumu, Moses; Kibuuka Musoke, Daniel; Hakiza, Robert; Berry, Isha; Mwima, Simon; Lester, Richard; Kyambadde, Peter; Mimy Kiera, Uwase; Loutet, Miranda; Neema, Stella; Newby, Katie; McNamee, Clara; Baral, Stefan; Peer Navigators, Tushirikiane; Musinguzi, Joshua; Mbuagbaw, Lawrence (2021-02-02)Background: HIV is the leading cause of mortality among youth in sub-Saharan Africa. Uganda hosts over 1.43 million refugees, and more than 83,000 live in Kampala, largely in informal settlements. There is limited information ... -
Observing Longitudinal Physical Activity and Sitting Patterns Throughout COVID-19 Restrictions Amongst UK Adults
Desai, Terun; Sullivan, Keith; Phillips, Alison; Newby, Katie; Bottoms, Lindsay (2023-06-02)Purpose: The COVID-19 global pandemic presented an insight into observing the changes in physical activity (PA) and sitting patterns of free-living adults during a unique period of intermittent enforced home confinement ... -
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 ... -
Reducing New Chlamydia Infection Among Young Men by Promoting Correct and Consistent Condom Use: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial.
Stone, Nicole; Bedford, Rowena; Newby, Katie; Brown, Katherine; Jackson, Louise; Bremner, Stephen; Morrison, Leanne; McGrath, Nuala; Nadarzynski, Tom; Bayley, Jake; Perry, Nicky; Graham, Cynthia (2022-08-10)BACKGROUND: The health, social, and economic costs of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) represent a major public health concern. Young people are considered one of the groups most at risk for acquiring and transmitting ...