Browsing Research publications by Author "Bontoft, Charis"
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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. ... -
A realist evaluation and costing analysis of community champion and participatory action approaches during the COVID-19 pandemic
Howlett, Neil; Fakoya, Olujoke; Bontoft, Charis; Simmons, Isobel; Miners, Lisa; Wagner, Adam; Brown, Katherine (National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), 2023-07) -
A systematic review and behaviour change technique analysis of remotely delivered alcohol and/or substance misuse interventions for adults
Howlett, Neil; Garcia Iglesias, Jaime; Bontoft, Charis; Breslow, Gavin; Bartington, Suzanne; Freethy, Imogen; Huerga, Monica; Jones, Julia; Lloyd, Nigel; Marshall, Tony; Williams, Stefanie; Wills, Wendy; Brown, Katherine (2022-10-01)Background: There has been a lack of systematic exploration of remotely delivered intervention content and their effectiveness for behaviour change outcomes. This review provides a synthesis of the behaviour change techniques ... -
Whole Systems Approach to Diet and Healthy Weight – A longitudinal Process Evaluation in East Scotland
Breslin, Gavin; Wills, Wendy; Bontoft, Charis; Fakoya, Olujoke; Greco, Honey-Anne; Lloyd, Nigel; Wagner, Adam; Wellings, Amander; Harding, Sian; Brown, Katherine (2023-11-29)Aims: Obesity contributes to morbidity and early mortality, affecting people of all ages and socio-demographic backgrounds. Despite attempts to address obesity, efforts to date have only had limited success. Adopting a ... -
Whole Systems Approaches to Diet and Healthy Weight: A Scoping Review of Reviews
Breslin, Gavin; Fakoya, Olujoke; Wills, Wendy; Lloyd, Nigel; Bontoft, Charis; Wellings, Amander; Harding, Sian; Jackson, John; Barrett, Katherine; Wagner, Adam; Miners, Lisa; Greco, Honey-Anne; Brown, Katherine (2024-03)Background Obesity is a global epidemic affecting all age groups, populations, and income levels across continents, though is known to disproportionately affect socioeconomically disadvantaged populations. The causes of ...