A5005910055- Physical Activity and Health
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- Obesity and Health Practices
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- Muscle metabolism and nutrition
- Behavioral Health and Interventions
- Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
- Sports Performance and Training
- Cardiovascular Effects of Exercise
- Motivation and Self-Concept in Sports
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Sports injuries and prevention
- School Health and Nursing Education
- Gambling Behavior and Treatments
- Urban Transport and Accessibility
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Innovative Human-Technology Interaction
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Healthcare Systems and Reforms
- Sport Psychology and Performance
- Digital Mental Health Interventions
- Cardiovascular and exercise physiology
- Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins
- Air Quality and Health Impacts
University of Glasgow
2016-2025
Emory University
2024
Royal Victoria Hospital
2019
University of Ulster
2019
Gartnavel General Hospital
2019
University of Aberdeen
2014-2016
Western University
2016
University of Stirling
2007-2011
University of Minnesota
1996
Background The prevalence of male obesity is increasing but few men take part in weight loss programmes.We assessed the eff ect a and healthy living programme on football (soccer) fans. MethodsWe did two-group, pragmatic, randomised controlled trial 747 fans aged 35-65 years with body-mass index (BMI) 28 kg/m² or higher from 13 Scottish professional clubs.Participants were randomly assigned SAS (version 9•2, block size 2-9) 1:1 ratio, stratifi ed by club, to delivered community coaching...
The prevalence of obesity in men is rising, but they are less likely than women to engage existing weight management programmes. potential professional sports club settings health promotion activities being increasingly recognised. This paper describes the development and optimization Football Fans Training (FFIT) programme, which aims help overweight (many them football supporters) lose through becoming more active adopting healthier eating habits. MRC Framework for design evaluation...
Reducing sitting time as well increasing physical activity in inactive people is beneficial for their health. This paper investigates the effectiveness of European Fans Training (EuroFIT) programme to improve and sedentary male football fans, delivered through professional setting.A total 1,113 men aged 30-65 with self-reported body mass index (BMI) ≥27 kg/m2 took part a randomised controlled trial 15 clubs England, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal. Recruitment was between September 19, 2015,...
The prevalence of obesity in men the UK is amongst highest Europe but are less likely than women to use existing weight loss programmes. Developing management programmes which appealing and acceptable a public health priority. Football Fans Training (FFIT), men-only programme delivered groups at top professional football clubs, encourages lose by working with, not against, cultural ideals masculinity. To inform further development interventions club settings, current study explored who...
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused millions of infections and deaths resulted in unprecedented international public health social economic crises. As SARS-CoV-2 spread across the globe its impact became evident, development safe effective vaccines a priority. Outlining processes used to establish support conduct phase 3 randomized clinical trials that led rapid emergency use authorization approval several is major significance for current future response efforts.
Effective weight loss interventions are needed for men with obesity.
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)...
Background The prevalence of male obesity is increasing alongside low uptake existing weight management programmes by men. Football Fans in Training (FFIT) a group-based, and healthy living programme delivered community coaches. Objectives To assess (1) the effectiveness cost-effectiveness FFIT, (2) fidelity delivery (3) coach participant experiences FFIT. Design A two-arm, pragmatic, randomised controlled trial; associated [in terms incremental cost per quality-adjusted life-year (QALY)...
Health professionals have an important role to play in the management of obesity, but may be unsure how raise weight issues with patients. The societal stigma associated excess means that status terms misunderstood, cause offence and risk upsetting patient-professional relationships. This study investigated views people who were overweight or obese on acceptability their potential motivate loss when used by health professionals. A qualitative comprising 34 semi-structured interviews men...
To explore men's views of a pedometer-based walking program, part weight-management intervention delivered through Scottish Premier League football clubs, and the congruence or challenge this poses to masculine identities.Semistructured telephone interviews with sample participants in gender-sensitized, group program. Interviewing continued until data saturation was reached (n = 29).All men were positive about context, style delivery, content broader intervention. These things encouraged...
The prevalence of male obesity is increasing, but men are less likely than women to attend existing weight management programmes. We have taken a novel approach reducing perceived barriers loss for by using professional football (soccer) clubs encourage participation in group programme, gender-sensitised content and style delivery. Football Fans Training (FFIT) provides 12 weeks loss, physical activity healthy eating advice at top Scotland. This pilot randomized trial explored the...
In this paper we use a social practice approach to explore men's experience of Football Fans in Training (FFIT), group-based weight management programme for men that harnesses symbolic attachment professional football clubs engage them lifestyle change. FFIT is delivered by community coaches clubs' stadia and gender-sensitised relation context, content style delivery. Using 'toolkit' concepts from the work Bourdieu, Goffman Durkheim analysed data 13 focus group discussions with participants,...
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.
The Minnesota Heart Health Program was a community trial of cardiovascular disease prevention methods that conducted from 1980 to 1990 in three Upper Midwestern communities with matched comparison communities. A 5- 6-year intervention program used community-wide and individual health education an attempt decrease population risk. major hypothesis the incidence validated fatal nonfatal coronary heart stroke 30- 74-year-old men women would decline differentially after promotion introduced....
Deteriorating communication is one of the most distressing aspects dementia and it becomes increasingly difficult to ensure that person’s views are heard. This study involved 31 people at different stages who were each interviewed about their well-being using Talking Mats, a low-tech framework, usual methods. The effectiveness method was compared. found Mats framework associated with better all compared Better evident in participants’ understanding, engagement, keeping on-track ability make...
Sitting less can reduce older adults' risk of ill health and disability. Effective sedentary behavior interventions require greater understanding what adults do when sitting (and not sitting), why. This study compares the types, context, role activities in daily lives men women who sit more or than average. Semistructured interviews with 44 different ages, socioeconomic status, objectively measured were analyzed using social practice theory to explore multifactorial, inter-relational...
Background: Male obesity is increasing and, despite well-established links between and ill-health, men appear reluctant to engage in weight loss programmes. This reticence may reflect a general failure recognise gender issues management. Community nurses working partnership with community dietitian Camelon, deprived area of Scotland, have developed group-based management programme specifically for obese men. paper provides an evaluation the first 4 years Camelon model's operation. Methods:...
Hockey Fans in Training (Hockey FIT) is a gender-sensitized weight loss and healthy lifestyle program. We investigated 1) feasibility of recruiting retaining overweight obese men into pilot pragmatic randomized controlled trial 2) potential for FIT to lead improvements other outcomes at 12 wk months. Male fans two ice hockey teams (35-65 yr; body mass index ≥28 kg·m) located Ontario (Canada) were intervention or comparator (wait-list control). includes 12-wk active phase (weekly, coach-led...
Lifestyle interventions targeting physical activity, sedentary time and dietary behaviours have the potential to initiate support behavioural change result in public health gain. Although men often been reluctant engage such lifestyle programs, many are at high risk of several chronic conditions. We developed an evidence theory-based, gender sensitised, program (European Fans Training (EuroFIT)), which is designed attract through loyalty they feel football club support. This paper describes...