A5021221208- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Behavioral Health and Interventions
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- Physical Activity and Health
- Reproductive tract infections research
- Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- Sex work and related issues
- Digital Mental Health Interventions
- Virtual Reality Applications and Impacts
- Optimism, Hope, and Well-being
- Motivation and Self-Concept in Sports
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Cervical Cancer and HPV Research
- Influenza Virus Research Studies
- Flow Experience in Various Fields
- Gender Roles and Identity Studies
- Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation
- Physical Education and Training Studies
- Research in Social Sciences
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Intimate Partner and Family Violence
- Innovative Approaches in Technology and Social Development
University of Hertfordshire
2019-2025
University of Sunderland
2023
Coventry University
2010-2020
Intelligent Health (United Kingdom)
2019
Coventry (United Kingdom)
2019
Health & Life (Taiwan)
2016
Background Physical activity (PA) is associated with a variety of physical and psychosocial health benefits, but levels moderate-to-vigorous intensity PA remain low worldwide. Virtual reality (VR) gaming systems involving movement (VR exergames) could be used to engage people in more PA. Objective This study aimed synthesize public reviews popular VR exergames identify common features that players liked or disliked inform future exergame design. Methods We conducted thematic analysis 498 the...
Background: Novel strategies to promote physical activity (PA) in adolescence are required. The vEngage study aims test whether a virtual reality (VR) exergaming intervention can engage younger adolescents (aged 13 15 years) with PA. Objective: This aimed gather adolescents' views of using VR encourage PA and identify the key features they would like see via interviews. Methods: Participants were recruited through 2 schools London, United Kingdom. Semistructured interviews conducted about...
Urban refugee youth remain underserved by current HIV prevention strategies, including self-testing (HIVST). Examining HIVST feasibility with refugees can inform tailored testing strategies. We examined if and mobile health (mHealth) delivery approaches could increase uptake status knowledge among in Kampala, Uganda.We conducted a three-arm pragmatic controlled trial across five informal settlements grouped into three sites Kampala from 2020 to 2021 peer-recruited aged 16-24 years. The...
<sec> <title>BACKGROUND</title> Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) such as chlamydia are common among young people and can lead to serious health issues if untreated. While condoms recommended for prevention, many report inconsistent use during penetrative sex. Web-based STI testing is becoming increasingly popular, but these services typically offer minimal support or guidance on preventing future infections. The "Wrapped" intervention aims help users of web-based consistently correctly...
Abstract Background Despite the proliferation of exercise referral schemes in UK, evidence on their efficacy is equivocal. The Welsh National Exercise Referral Scheme (NERS) heavily used but inequalities uptake have been reported. As a result COVID-19 pandemic, NERS was initially suspended and then transitioned from standard face-to-face delivery to alternative remote methods, including virtual delivery. aim this study explore barriers facilitators engagement when delivered formats, examine...
Abstract The experience of positive intrinsic rewards (enjoyment) from physical activity (PA) is known to promote PA habit formation and maintenance. Negative (stress reduction) may also be associated with habit, particularly during a major stressor when individual‐level anxiety higher. Multi‐level models tested the following hypotheses using weekly survey data convenience sample (snowball sampling) adults ( N = 580; 91% White, 77% Female, mean age 41 years) over 8 weeks first COVID‐19...
Early adolescence (13-17 years) is a critical developmental stage for physical activity promotion. Virtual reality (VR) exergaming promising intervention strategy to engage adolescents in activity.The vEngage project aims develop using VR exergaming. Here, we describe the formative development work and process of academic-industry collaboration.The was guided by Medical Research Council framework included recruiting an adolescent user group provide iterative feedback, literature review,...
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 Kampala, largely informal settlements. There limited information about testing uptake preferences urban refugee displaced youth. self-testing a promising method for increasing uptake. Further, mobile health (mHealth) interventions have been effective could be particularly useful Objective This study aims to evaluate feasibility effectiveness...
The prevalence of unwanted pregnancy and sexually transmitted infection amongst young adults represents an important public health problem in the UK. Individuals' attitude towards use condoms has been identified as determinant behavioural intentions action. Theory Planned Behaviour widely used to explain predict behaviour. This posits that degree which individual positively or negatively values a behaviour (termed 'direct attitude') is based upon consideration likelihood number outcomes...
Background Virtual reality (VR) exergaming may be a promising avenue to engage adolescents with physical activity. Since parental support is consistent determinant of activity in adolescents, it crucial gather the views parents about this type intervention. Objective This study aimed interview younger (13-17 years old) activity, gaming, and VR as part larger vEngage study. Methods Semistructured interviews were conducted 18 adolescents. Data synthesized using framework analysis. Results...
Influenza (flu) is an acute viral infection of the respiratory tract, which can lead to serious complications for individuals within at-risk groups. Evidence indicates that aspects organization and delivery GP practices have influence on rates flu vaccination uptake. Positive deviance a methodological approach facilitates identification factors associated with high performance.To use positive isolate performance by comparing achieving low uptake.This was qualitative study. A total 18...
Objectives. This study aimed to improve understanding of how young UK genito‐urinary medicine (GUM) patients perceive the risk chlamydia, and identify implications for health education. Design. A qualitative methodology was chosen. Methods. Semi‐structured interviews with 27 respondents aged 16–22 years old were conducted. Data subjected thematic analysis. Results. Respondents made assessments perceived seriousness of, their personal susceptibility to, chlamydia infection. Judgements about...
Rates of sexually transmitted infections and teenage pregnancy amongst the under-16s are causing increasing concern. There is limited evidence about sexual behaviour sex education preferences this age group, especially those from Black minority ethnic groups. This study aimed to provide data on early heterosexual risk behaviour, examine for content delivery relationships (SRE), across ethnicity, gender school year inform priority setting strategies. A cross-sectional 3334 13–17-year-olds 10...
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 sexual pleasure, fit-and-feel problems erection difficulties. The UK home-based intervention strategy (HIS-UK) is a behaviour change condom promotion for among young men (aged 16–25 years) designed increase by enhancing enjoyment of condom-protected intercourse. objective this feasibility...
Young people aged 16-24 years are disproportionately affected by sexually transmitted infections (STIs). STIs can have serious health consequences for individuals and the estimated annual cost of treatment to National Health Service is £620 million. Accordingly, UK government has made reducing rates among this group a priority. A missed opportunity intervene increase condom use when young obtain self-sampling kits via internet.Our aim was develop theory-based tailored intervention...
This article describes the development of an intervention that aims to increase quantity and quality parent—child communication about sex relationships. The has been designed as part a local strategic approach teenage pregnancy sexual health. process findings Intervention Mapping (IM), tool for theory-and evidence-based interventions, are presented. involves detailed assessment difficulties parents experience in communicating with their children translated into program change objectives...
We know little about when and why general practitioners (GPs) submit stool specimens in patients with diarrhoea. The recent UK-wide intestinal infectious disease (IID2) study found ten GP consultations for every case reported to national surveillance. aimed explore what factors influence GP’s decisions send laboratory investigation, guidance, if any, informs them. used qualitative methods that enabled us opinions ask open questions through 20 telephone interviews GPs a range of submission...
In primary schools in England, programmes of Sex and Relationships Education (SRE) are rare. Provision has been judged as requiring improvement over one-third these at a time when statutory provision mandated by the government. The aim this study was to examine early implementation Spring Fever, programme school SRE, terms reach, fidelity, dose, recruitment context. Data were collected through teachers' feedback form (n = 10), focus group 9); parent diary 7), parents' interviews 5), 41)...
The development, evaluation, and implementation of digital health interventions requires contributions from scientists, healthcare professionals, developers. Albeit exciting, interdisciplinary cross-sectoral collaboration is challenging so often slow its impact limited. By outlining challenges potential action-oriented solutions we aim to stimulate meaningful collaborations.
Abstract Background Exercise Referral Schemes (ERSs) have been implemented across Western nations to stimulate an increase in adult physical activity but evidence of their effectiveness and cost-effectiveness is equivocal. Poor ERS uptake adherence can a negative impact on and, if patterned by socio-demographic factors, also introduce or widen health inequalities. Different modes delivery the potential reduce costs enhance adherence. The primary aim this study was examine effect different...
This study aimed to develop and implement an intervention, delivered via a website Web app, increase the uptake of sexual health services by young people. The intervention was co-designed with group 10 Intervention mapping used guide development. To identify barriers facilitators access services, three focus groups 24 people aged 13 19 years, interviews 12 professionals recruited from across range social were conducted. Data analyzed using content analysis. Evidence supplemented through...