A5083581618- Smoking Behavior and Cessation
- School Health and Nursing Education
- Air Quality and Health Impacts
- Primary Care and Health Outcomes
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Hepatitis B Virus Studies
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- Behavioral Health and Interventions
- Hepatitis C virus research
- Research in Social Sciences
- Injury Epidemiology and Prevention
- Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
- Physical Activity and Health
- Workplace Health and Well-being
- Global Health Care Issues
- Innovative Approaches in Technology and Social Development
- Diabetes Management and Education
- Global Health Workforce Issues
Trinity College Dublin
2010-2023
Centre for Global Health Research
2020
Tampere University
2016
Aalto University
2016
Tallaght University Hospital
2001-2013
Inserm
2010
Arkansas Department of Health
2010
Institute of Public Health
2010
Boston Children's Hospital
2005-2008
Trinity College
2007
Objective: To evaluate the psychosocial and behavioural impact of first ever national level comprehensive workplace smoke-free law, implemented in Ireland March 2004. Design: Quasi-experimental prospective cohort survey: parallel telephone surveys representative samples adult smokers (n = 769) UK 416), surveyed before law (December 2003 to January 2004) 8–9 months after 2004 2005). Main outcome measures: Respondents’ reports smoking key public venues, support for total bans those changes due...
<h3>Abstract</h3> <b>Objectives:</b> To determine the prevalence of antibodies to hepatitis B core antigen, C virus, and HIV in prison population Republic Ireland examine risk factors for infection. <b>Design:</b> Cross sectional, anonymous, unlinked survey, with self completed factor questionnaire provision oral fluid specimen antibody testing. <b>Setting:</b> Nine 15 prisons Ireland. <b>Participants:</b> 1366 prisoners, whom 1205 (57 women) participated. In smaller all prisoners were...
<h3>Abstract</h3> <b>Objectives</b> To compare exposure to secondhand smoke and respiratory health in bar staff the Republic of Ireland Northern before after introduction legislation for smoke-free workplaces Republic. <b>Design</b> Comparisons intervention control regions. <b>Setting</b> Public houses three areas (intervention) one area (control). <b>Participants</b> 329 enrolled baseline survey; 249 (76%) followed up year later. Of these, 158 were non-smokers both at follow-up. <b>Main...
<h3>Objectives</h3> To measure changes in prevalence and predictors of home smoking bans (HSBs) among smokers four European countries after the implementation national smoke-free legislation. <h3>Design</h3> Two waves International Tobacco Control Policy Evaluation Project Europe Surveys, which is a prospective panel study. Pre- post-legislation data were used from Ireland, France, Germany Netherlands. pre-legislation UK as control. <h3>Participants</h3> 4634 respondents intervention 1080...
<h3>Abstract</h3> <b>Objectives:</b> To determine the prevalence of antibodies to hepatitis B core antigen, C virus, and HIV in entrants Irish prisons examine risk factors for infection. <b>Design:</b> Cross sectional, anonymous survey, with self completed factor questionnaire oral fluid specimen antibody testing. <b>Setting:</b> Five seven committal Republic Ireland. <b>Participants:</b> 607 718 consecutive prison from 6 April 1 May 1999. <b>Main outcome measures:</b> Prevalence entrants,...
The rate of smoking and lung cancer among women is rising in Europe. primary aim this study was to determine why begin five different European countries at stages the tobacco epidemic if associated with certain characteristics and/or beliefs about smoking.A cross-sectional telephone survey on knowledge conducted as part Women Europe Against Lung Cancer Smoking (WELAS) Project. A total 5,000 adult from France, Ireland, Italy, Czech Republic, Sweden were interviewed, 1,000 each participating...
ObjectiveTo investigate trends in the incidence of acute pancreatitis by examining emergency admissions to public hospitals over an 8-year period; compare for alcohol-related with biliary tract-related and profile patients admitted diagnosis.
Background: Little is known about the differential impact of comprehensive and partial smoke-free legislation on smoking cessation. This study aimed to examine workplace in Ireland England, hospitality industry Netherlands quit attempts success. Methods: Nationally representative samples 2,219 adult smokers were interviewed three countries as part International Tobacco Control (ITC) Europe Surveys. Quit success compared between period 1 (in which was implemented Netherlands) 2 England)....
<h3>Background</h3> Legal tobacco tax avoidance strategies such as cross-border cigarette purchasing may attenuate the impact of increases on consumption. Little is known about socioeconomic and country variations in purchasing. <h3>Objective</h3> To describe six European countries. <h3>Methods</h3> Cross-sectional data from adult smokers (n=7873) International Tobacco Control (ITC) Surveys France (2006/2007), Germany (2007), Ireland (2006), The Netherlands (2008), Scotland (2006) rest UK...
To compare support for, and perceptions of, the impacts of smoke-free workplace legislation among bar workers in Republic Ireland (ROI) pre- post-implementation, to identify predictors for legislation.Public houses (pubs) three areas ROI.Comparisons post-implementation legislation.From a largely non-random selection, 288 volunteered baseline survey; 220 were followed up one year later (76.4%).Level legislation, attitude statements concerning potential law modelled...
The objective of this study was to establish baseline data on alcohol consumption patterns, behaviours and harms among amateur sportsmen in the Republic Ireland.The presents findings from survey for a cluster randomised controlled trial evaluate effectiveness community intervention programme reduce problem use representative sample Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) clubs two counties Ireland. Self reported use, prevalence binge drinking, AUDIT scores alcohol-related were assessed GAA aged 16...
To identify in-patient emergency admissions to acute hospitals of residents from a health board region in the Republic Ireland with an alcohol intoxication diagnosis; profile and assess whether increase consumption has been mirrored by related over same time period.A retrospective review hospital using Hospital In-Patient Enquiry (HIPE) data trends Central Statistics Office (CSO).Acute Ireland.All admitted recorded admission non-private for which diagnosis (ICD Codes 303.0 305.0) was one...
On 29 March 2004, the Republic of Ireland (ROI) became first EU country to introduce a nationwide ban on workplace smoking. While focus this measure was protect worker health by reducing exposure second-hand smoke, other effects such as greater reduction in smoking prevalence and consumption were likely among bar workers.A random sample workers from Cork city surveyed before (n = 129) after 107; 82.9% follow-up rate) implementation smoke-free legislation. Self report combined self cotinine...
Abstract: Prison officers' knowledge and perceptions of hepatitis B, C HIV were explored by conducting a cross‐sectional survey in four Dublin prisons with high rates blood borne viral infections among the inmates. Most officers (87%) reported not knowing enough about these diseases to enable them take necessary precautions at work. Longer serving senior less fearful anxious contracting infections. Officers who had received B vaccination no worried than unvaccinated colleagues. Training on...
The purpose of this study was to report predictors and prevalence home workplace smoking bans in five European countries. We conducted a population-based telephone survey 4,977 females, ascertaining factors associated with bans. Odds ratios 95% confidence intervals were derived using unconditional logistic regression. A complete ban reported by 59.5% French, 63.5% Irish, 61.3% Italian, 74.4% Czech 87.0% Swedish females. Home younger age being bothered secondhand smoke, among smokers,...
Lung cancer mortality in women is increasing across Europe, reflecting the alarming increase smoking prevalence. Understanding women's perception of may help to identify ways reduce its prevalence and prevent uptake smoking. The aim this study was examine factors associated with knowledge beliefs about among European women.A cross-sectional landline telephone survey on health attitudes conducted five countries: France, Ireland, Italy, Czech Republic, Sweden. A general linear modeling used...
An industrial dispute between prison doctors and the Irish Prison Service (IPS) took place in 2004. Part of resolution that was an independent review medical support services be carried out by a University Department Primary Care. The 2008 we report here on principal findings review. This study utilised mixed methods approach. expert evaluator (one authors, DT) inspected facilities, equipment relevant custodial areas eleven fourteen prisons within IPS. Semistructured interviews with...