Poor cooking skills may be a barrier to healthy eating and contributor overweight obesity. Little population-representative data on adult has been published. We explored prevalence socio-demographic correlates of among respondents wave 1 the UK National Diet Nutrition Survey (2008–9). Socio-demographic variables interest were sex, age group, occupational socio-economic group whether or not had main responsibility for food in their households. Cooking assessed as self-reported confidence...

Abstract Background To explore continuities and changes in gambling behaviour during the COVID-19 pandemic factors that influenced these among a sample of regular sports bettors. Methods A longitudinal qualitative study using in-depth interviews. Sixteen bettors living Britain took part first interviews July-November 2020, 13 follow-up March-September 2021. Results Individual patterns were episodic: it was common for to increase some periods decrease others, reflecting dynamic (often)...

NHS Stop Smoking Services (SSSs) provide free at the point of use treatment for smokers who would like to stop. Since their inception in 1999 they have evolved offer a variety support options. Given changes that happened provision services and ongoing need evidence on effectiveness, Evaluating Long-term Outcomes (ELONS) study was commissioned.The main aim explore factors determine longer-term abstinence from smoking following intervention by SSSs. There were also number additional...

In Britain, unprecedented restrictions on daily life associated with the Covid-19 pandemic included suspension of professional sports events during initial 'lockdown'. This provides opportunities to observe changes in bettors' behaviour when their primary form activity is removed and assess impact related circumstances upon gambling.

Gambling operators in the United Kingdom have introduced a voluntary ban on adverts broadcast during televised sport before 21:00 (the 'whistle-to-whistle' ban). To inform debates around potential effectiveness of this ban, we examine frequency and nature gambling marketing broadcasts across professional sporting events. Frequency analysis verbal visual references television football (n = 5), tennis, Formula 1, boxing rugby union (each n 1) from 2018. For each reference, coded: whether it...

Aims: This study aimed to explore the nature and extent of alcohol sports sponsorship in Uganda activities involved. Methods: Utilising an exploratory case methodology document examples industry activity related Uganda. employed desk-based reviews publicly available from websites social media sites as well visits sporting venues observe practices. Results: Sports by companies was found be a common practice Across sample data included this study, we observed multiple deals within range...

Background Greater availability of alcohol is associated with higher consumption and harms. The legal systems, by which premises are licensed to sell in England Scotland, differ several ways. ‘Exploring the impact licensing Scotland’ study measured public health team activity regarding from 2012 2019 identified seven differences between Scotland timing type activities undertaken. Objectives To qualitatively describe previously approaches licensing, examine, perspective professionals, what...

Since being brought to market in 2007, cigarettes with capsules the filter that can be burst change flavor have had remarkable global success, highlighting importance of product innovation for tobacco companies. Very few studies explored how these products are perceived by smokers however. This paper sought address this gap exploring smokers' awareness one or two flavor-changing and appeal products.

This study examined the frequency and nature of alcohol marketing references in broadcasts 2016 UEFA (Union European Football Associations) Championships football tournament United Kingdom (UK). Eighteen matches from across were recorded full as broadcast UK, including all four featuring English national team seven French team. All visual verbal to using a tool with high inter-rater reliability. A total 2213 recorded, an average 122.94 per 0.65 minute (0.52 in-play 0.80 out-of-play). Almost...

Introduction Incentives have been used by tobacco companies for many years to encourage retailers sell and promote their products. However, few studies examined the use of retailer incentives in countries with a ban on open display products stores. Methods As part DISPLAY(Determining Impact Smoking Point Sale Legislation Among Youth) study, annual qualitative interviews were conducted 24 small four Scottish communities. This article focuses data collected June July 2015 2016 after was fully...

Smoking prevention programmes that reach adolescents before they experiment with tobacco may reduce the prevalence of use. ASSIST is a school-based, peer-led smoking programme encourages diffusion non-smoking norms among secondary school students (aged 12-13), and was shown in randomised control trial (conducted 2001-2004) to weekly smoking. This paper presents findings from process evaluation implementation Scotland 2014-2017. It examines acceptability fidelity explores context message...

To explore how e-cigarettes are being promoted at point of sale in the UK and retailers perceive market trends.

Background Tobacco displays at point of sale have been shown to increase young people’s pro-smoking attitudes, susceptibility smoking and initiation. In Scotland, legislation that prohibited tobacco point-of-sale was implemented in large stores (i.e. those > 280 m 2 ) April 2013 small retailers 2015. Objective To assess the impact display ban on exposure advertising, their attitudes susceptibility, risk Design Multimodal before-and-after study design using mixed methods collect data...

Abstract Introduction The advertising of e-cigarettes in the UK is regulated through revised EU Tobacco Products Directive and Related Regulations, with further rules set out Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) Committees (CAP) Code. Focusing on ASA CAP Code Rules, we examined e-cigarette regulation compliance traditional channels social media. Methods We conducted a content analysis related product using randomly selected sample (n = 130) Instagram which appeared between January December...

Video gamers are a population at heightened risk of developing obesity due to the sedentary nature gaming, increased energy intake, and disruption caused their sleep. This increases number noncommunicable diseases. To date, research seeking improve health behaviors has focused on novel video games promote behavior change. Although positive results have emerged from this research, large-scale success been limited lack transferability mainstream focus children adolescents. The gaming community...

The consumption of alcohol by young people remains a major public health concern at both the national and international level. Levels drinking among 15-yearolds in United Kingdom (UK) remain significantly higher than European average. This study explored how brands are used to develop their desired identities these acts extend people’s profiles on social media. It also deepens understanding connected peoples’ concerns about image peer group dynamics. involved qualitative focus groups with...

<h3>Importance</h3> Childhood obesity is one of the biggest public health threats facing UK, and video game use considered a risk behavior for among children. However, few studies have explored prospective association between body mass index (BMI) or potential mediators this association. <h3>Objectives</h3> To investigate whether longer-term exists at young age BMI SD score in later years, independent television use, to ascertain mediated by other energy-balance behaviors. <h3>Design,...

Under Sect. 15 of the Public Health (Alcohol) Act 2018, Ireland has banned alcohol advertising in or on sports area during a event, except for branded clothing. The restrictions commenced 12th November 2021, but concerns have been raised that branding continues to feature now-prohibited sporting area.To examine frequency and nature brand references two rugby union tournaments played after had commenced.A analysis recorded visual brands (lasting ≥ 1 s) highlights fixtures 2021/2022 European...

Introduction Alcohol packaging can communicate alcohol-related health information, messaging and warnings. However, there is a dearth of research exploring awareness of, engagement with, information on alcohol packaging, response to novel warnings.Methods Eight focus groups were conducted in Glasgow (Scotland) with current drinkers (n = 50), segmented by age (18–24, 25–35), gender (female, male) social grade (ABC1, C2DE), explore use existing perceptions front-of-package warnings differing...

Background In England and Scotland, local governments regulate the sale of alcohol by awarding licences to premises permit for consumption on or off premises, under certain conditions; without such a licence, cannot be legally sold. recent years, many public health teams have become proactive in engaging with licensing, encouraging licensing authorities act ways intended improve population health. Objective This research aimed explore understand approaches activities stakeholders (i.e. NHS...