A5083361799- Behavioral Health and Interventions
- Smoking Behavior and Cessation
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Physical Activity and Health
- Medication Adherence and Compliance
- Health Literacy and Information Accessibility
- Health Promotion and Cardiovascular Prevention
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection
- Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
- BRCA gene mutations in cancer
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Optimism, Hope, and Well-being
- Media Influence and Health
- Social and Intergroup Psychology
- Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies
- Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Mental Health Research Topics
- Diabetes Management and Education
- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- Decision-Making and Behavioral Economics
- Obesity and Health Practices
- Community Health and Development
University of Cambridge
2016-2025
The Behaviouralist (United Kingdom)
2016-2021
Cambridge School
2004-2021
Bridge University
2020
Primary Health Care
2011-2018
Institute of Public Health Bengaluru
2018
UK Centre for Tobacco & Alcohol Studies
2014-2017
University of Nottingham
2017
University of South Florida
2016
City, University of London
2008-2011
Meta‐analyses of research using the theory reasoned action (TRA) and planned behavior (TPB) show that these models explain on average between 40% 50% variance in intention, 19% 38% behavior. This paper evaluates performance predicting explaining intentions It discusses distinction prediction explanation, different standards comparison against which predictive can be judged, use percentage explained as a measure effect size, presents 9 reasons why do not always predict well we would like them to do.
Despite growing interest in stage theories of health behavior, there is considerable confusion the literature concerning essential characteristics and manner which such should be tested. In this article, 4 key a theory-a category system, an ordering categories, similar barriers to change within different between categories--are discussed detail. Examples models behavior also are described. Four major types research designs that might used for testing examined, including examples from...
Objective. The purpose of this study was to examine whether Internet-based surveys health professionals can provide a valid alternative traditional survey methods.
A study was conducted to explore (a) the dimensional structure of perceived behavioural control (PBC), (b) conceptual basis difficulty items, and (c) how PBC components instrumental affective attitudes, respectively, relate intention behaviour. The material stemmed from a two-wave Norwegian graduate students (N = 227 for prediction N 110 behaviour). Data were analysed using confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) multiple regression by application structural equation modelling (SEM). CFA...
Developing effective digital interventions to change health behavior has been a challenging goal for academics and industry players alike. Guiding intervention design using the best combination of approaches available is necessary if technologies are be developed. Behavioral theory, thinking, user-centered design, rigorous evaluation, dissemination each have widely acknowledged merits in their application interventions. This paper introduces IDEAS, step-by-step process integrating these...
This study aimed to explore older peoples' definitions of, and priorities for, a good quality of life for themselves their peers. Nine hundred ninety-nine people aged 65 over, living at home in Britain, were interviewed the study. Good social relationships most commonly mentioned constituent that gave respondents' lives (mentioned by 81 percent). Other important factors roles activities, health, psychological outlook well-being, neighborhood, finances, independence. Poor health was often as...
The broad aim of the research presented here was to define constituents and indicators quality life (QoL) in older age, order offer a more multidimensional useful model life, based on perspectives people themselves. This paper focuses extent which self-evaluations global QoL are influenced by health, psychological social variables, circumstances. It reports results national survey aged 65 over, living at home Britain. Multiple regression analysis with self-evaluation rating as dependent...
Theory-based intervention programmes to support health-related behaviour change aim increase health impact and improve understanding of mechanisms change. However, the science development remains at an early stage. We present a causal modelling approach developing complex interventions for evaluation in randomized trials. In this generic model links behavioural determinants, causally through behaviour, physiological biochemical variables, outcomes. It is tailored context, target population,...
Editors' Preface - Stephen Sutton, Andrew Baum and Marie Johnston Context Perspectives in Health Psychology Edward P Sarafino Epidemiology of Illness Reiner Rugulies, Birgit Aust S Leonard Syme A Socio-Psycho-Physiological Perspective Biological Mechanisms Disease Brent N Henderson Determinants Health-Related Behaviours Sutton Theoretical Methodological Issues Cognitions Keith J Petrie James W Pennebaker Individual differences, Richard Contrada Tanya M Goyal The Role Emotional Traits...
Standard theory of planned behavior (TPB) questions to elicit salient behavioral beliefs may instrumental consequences behavior, and overlook affective consequences. Two hundred thirteen English adults (35 75 years age) completed a questionnaire that contained closed measures TPB constructs, open-ended asked not only about advantages disadvantages, but also what respondents would like or enjoy dislike hate being more physically active. Beliefs elicited by were associated strongly with...
OBJECTIVE--To investigate the predictors of first-round attendance for breast screening in an inner city area. DESIGN--Prospective design which women were interviewed or completed a postal questionnaire before being sent their invitation screening. Sociodemographic factors, health behaviours, and attitudes, beliefs, intentions used as subsequent attendance. A randomised control group was included to assess effect on SETTING--Three neighbouring districts south east London. PARTICIPANTS--A...
Background: A major cause of lapse and relapse to smoking during a quit attempt is craving triggered by cues from smoker's immediate environment. To help smokers address these cue-induced cravings when attempting quit, we have developed context-aware cessation app, Q Sense, which uses episode-reporting system combined with location sensing geofencing tailor support content trigger delivery in real time. Objective: We sought (1) assess smokers' compliance reporting their time identify reasons...
Journal Article Randomized Controlled Trial Evaluation of a Tailored Leaflet and SMS Text Message Self-help Intervention for Pregnant Smokers (MiQuit) Get access Felix Naughton, Ph.D., Ph.D. 1General Practice Primary Care Research Unit, Institute Public Health, University Cambridge, United Kingdom Search other works by this author on: Oxford Academic PubMed Google Scholar A. Toby Prevost, Kingdom2Department Health Sciences, King’s College London, Hazel Gilbert, 3Department Population Royal...