A5062844961- Space exploration and regulation
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Behavioral Health and Interventions
- Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- Space Exploration and Technology
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Reproductive tract infections research
- Child Abuse and Trauma
- Sex work and related issues
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Smoking Behavior and Cessation
- LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy
- Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
- Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting Issues
- Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation
- Cancer survivorship and care
- Digital Mental Health Interventions
- Spaceflight effects on biology
- Space Science and Extraterrestrial Life
- Community Health and Development
- Cancer-related Molecular Pathways
- Adolescent and Pediatric Healthcare
- Intimate Partner and Family Violence
University of Hertfordshire
2020-2025
University of Minnesota
2020-2024
Company of Biologists
2021-2024
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
2024
Glasgow Royal Infirmary
2023
Alberta Hospital Edmonton
2023
Film Independent
2022
Missouri Institute of Mental Health
2022
University of Missouri
2022
University of Louisville Hospital
2021
Didactic approaches to Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) have been shown yield limited outcomes when compared that stimulate peer discussion debate. Creating effective interventions, which involvement, remains a demanding task finding solution is not only engaging but also pedagogically sound vital. A case thus exists for exploring how game technology might facilitate more feasible solutions. This paper presents the development approach of digital game: PR:EPARe (Positive Relationships:...
The proliferation of health promotion apps along with mobile phones' array features supporting behavior change offers a new and innovative approach to childhood weight management. However, despite the critical role parents play in children's related behaviors, few industry-led aimed at management target parents. Furthermore, have been shown lack basis theory evidence. Equally important remains issue how maximize users' engagement (mHealth) interventions where there is growing consensus that...
Introduction The immunosuppressive nature of some cancers and many cancer-directed treatments may increase the risk infection with severe sequelae from Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). objective this study was to compare concerns about COVID-19 among individuals undergoing cancer treatment those a history not currently receiving therapy without history. Methods We conducted cross-sectional anonymous online survey adults residing in United States. Participants were recruited over one-week...
BackgroundUpdatable estimates of COVID-19 onset, progression, and trajectories underpin pandemic mitigation efforts. To identify characterise disease trajectories, we aimed to define validate ten phenotypes from nationwide linked electronic health records (EHR) using an extensible framework.MethodsIn this cohort study, used eight National Health Service (NHS) datasets for people in England alive on Jan 23, 2020. Data testing, vaccination, primary secondary care records, death registrations...
Peer review is an important part of the scientific process, but traditional peer at journals coming under increased scrutiny for its inefficiency and lack transparency. As preprints become more widely used accepted, they raise possibility rethinking peer-review process. Preprints are enabling new forms that have potential to be thorough, inclusive, collegial than journal review, thus fundamentally shift culture toward constructive collaboration. In this Consensus View, we make a call action...
Smokers who attend NHS Stop Smoking Services (SSS) are four times more likely to stop smoking; however, uptake has been in decline. We report the development of an intervention designed increase SSS, from a motivated self-selected sample smokers. In Phase 1 we collected data explore barriers and facilitators people using SSS. 2, extant literature were subject behavioural analysis, as outlined by Behaviour Change Wheel (BCW) framework. Relevant Techniques (BCTs) identified order address...
Thrombocytopenia (platelet count < 150 × 109/L) is common in intensive care unit (ICU) patients and likely associated with worse outcomes. In this study we present international contemporary data on thrombocytopenia ICU patients. We conducted a prospective cohort adult 52 ICUs across 10 countries. assessed frequencies of thrombocytopenia, use platelet transfusions clinical outcomes including mortality. evaluated pre-selected potential risk factors for the development during stay associations...
Globally, stress in student nurses may have serious implications for health, absenteeism, and attrition. Despite this, there is scant research on nurses' attitudes toward help seeking.To examine help-seeking.A cross-sectional questionnaire survey design was employed to gather data from 219 at two large U.K. universities. Two-sample chi-square tests Fisher's exact were used analyze categorical associations between responses.Most had experienced before, believed the incidence within profession...
With increased migration, female genital mutilation (FGM) also referred to as circumcision or cutting is no longer restricted Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. The European Parliament estimates that up half a million women living in EU have been subjected FGM, with further 180,000 at risk. Aware of limited success campaigns addressing World Health Organization recommended behavioural change approach be implemented order end FGM. To date, however, little progress has made adopting behaviour...
Preprints enable new forms of peer review that have the potential to be more thorough, inclusive, and collegial. In December 2022, 80 researchers representatives funders, institutions, preprint servers, journals, indexers, services were invited gather online at Janelia Research Campus for a workshop on Recognizing Preprint Peer Review. Sponsored by HHMI, ASAPbio, EMBO, this meeting aimed catalyze community consensus support create model funder, institutional, journal policies recognize both...
Sexual and gender minority youth are at greater risk of compromised mental health than their heterosexual cisgender peers. This is considered to be due an increased burden stigma, discrimination, or bullying resulting in a heightened experience daily stress. Given the increasing digital accessibility strong preference for web-based support among sexual youth, interventions key means provide maintain well-being.
Today’s challenging times highlight the need for workplaces to support employee wellbeing. Workplaces can offer a means improve wellbeing and promote health initiatives. However, small medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are less likely than larger organizations engage with workplace initiatives or provision. This study, conducted in an urban area central England, explores SME engagement local government provision, barriers facilitators engagement, implementation of uptake. A mixed-methods...
<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 Background Time spent in green space such as parks and forests can have positive effects on physical mental health. Green Health Partnerships were set up Scotland to promote use of for health improvement. One the main mechanisms achieve this was setup Prescriptions (GHPr). This study evaluates three GHPrs different localities across a range feasibility elements, funding resourcing associated with implementation. Methods Interviews conducted service user, referrer, link worker,...
Background Sexual and gender minoritised adolescents are at an increased risk of mental health problems. However, few interventions have been specifically designed to support their well-being. Objective The purpose this study was evaluate Oneself; a prototype bespoke digital well-being intervention co-developed with for sexual adolescents. Methods Think aloud testing Oneself conducted Adult experts appraised via semi-structured interviews. Additionally, participants completed questionnaires...