Browsing Research publications by Author "Public Health and Applied Behaviour Change Laboratory"
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Does image congruence impact the effectiveness of a gain-framed physical activity message?
Howlett, Neil; Gardiner, Joanne; Foster, Abbie (2017-03-01)Background: Gain-framed messages can improve processing and physical activity, however inconsistency remains about the merits of using different accompanying images. This study explored whether gain-framed messages alongside ... -
Dressing up posture: The interactive effects of posture and clothing on competency judgements
Gurney, Daniel; Howlett, Neil; Pine, Karen; Tracey, Megan; Moggridge, Rachel (2017-05-01)Individuals often receive judgements from others based on their clothing and their posture. While both of these factors have been found to influence judgements of competency independently, their relative importance in ... -
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 ... -
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) -
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 ... -
An evaluation of Green Health Prescriptions across Dundee, Highland, and North Ayrshire
Howlett, Neil; Freethy, Imogen; Harding, Sian; Lamming, Laura; Greco, Honey-Anne; Lloyd, Nigel; Brown, Katherine (National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), 2024-03) -
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 ... -
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) -
Exploring the promise and limitations of autonomous online timelines to understand experiences of the COVID-19 pandemic
Garcia Iglesias, Jaime; Lloyd, Nigel; Freethy, Imogen; Smeeton, Nigel; Wellings, Amander; Jones, Julia; Wills, Wendy; Brown, Katherine (2022-05-16)This article discusses the use of autonomous, asynchronous, timelines to analyse personal and organizational experiences of COVID-19 using an online platform, LucidSpark. We evaluate the benefits and limitations of this ... -
Factors influencing application of behavioural science evidence by public health decision-makers and practitioners, and implications for practice
Curtis, Kristina; Fulton, Emmie; Brown, Katherine (2018-12-01)The National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE) in the UK recommends behavioural science evidence underpins public health improvement services. In practice, level of implementation varies. This study is 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 ... -
Giving cognition a helping hand : The effect of congruent gestures on object name retrieval
Pine, Karen; Reeves, L. M.; Howlett, Neil; Fletcher, Ben (2013-02)The gestures that accompany speech are more than just arbitrary hand movements or communicative devices. They are simulated actions that can both prime and facilitate speech and cognition. This study measured participants’ ... -
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, ... -
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 ... -
The influence of clothing on first impressions : Rapid and positive responses to minor changes in male attire
Howlett, Neil; Pine, Karen; Orakcioglu, Ismail; Fletcher, Ben (2013)Clothing communicates information about the wearer and first impressions can be heavily influenced by the messages conveyed by attire. The purpose of this paper is to investigate the effect of minor changes in clothing on ...