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Article

Barriers and facilitators to uptake and retention of inner-city ethnically diverse women in a postnatal weight management intervention: a mixed-methods process evaluation within a feasibility trial in England

Taylor C, Bhavnani V, Zasada M, Ussher M & Bick D (2020) Barriers and facilitators to uptake and retention of inner-city ethnically diverse women in a postnatal weight management intervention: a mixed-methods process evaluation within a feasibility trial in England. BMJ Open, 10 (7), Art. No.: e034747. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2019-034747

Article

Open letter from UK based academic scientists to the secretaries of state for digital, culture, media and sport and for health and social care regarding the need for independent funding for the prevention and treatment of gambling harms

Wardle H, Banks J, Bebbington P, Blank L, Bowden Jones OBE H, Bramley S, Bunn C, Casey E, Cassidy R, Chamberlain SR, Close J, Critchlow N, Dobbie F, Hunt K & Purves R (2020) Open letter from UK based academic scientists to the secretaries of state for digital, culture, media and sport and for health and social care regarding the need for independent funding for the prevention and treatment of gambling harms. BMJ, 370, Art. No.: m2613. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.m2613

Meeting Abstract

Keeping Active in Residential Elderly (KARE): Preliminary Findings of a Feasibility Study of an Adapted Physical Activity Intervention to Improve Multi-Dimensional Health In Frail Older Adults in Residential Care.

Whittaker A & Swales B (2020) Keeping Active in Residential Elderly (KARE): Preliminary Findings of a Feasibility Study of an Adapted Physical Activity Intervention to Improve Multi-Dimensional Health In Frail Older Adults in Residential Care.. Psychosomatic Medicine, 82 (6), p. A33. https://doi.org/10.1097/psy.0000000000000835

Project Report

Ecology of Dual Careers Work Package 1 Report

Morris R, Cartigny E, Allen C, Wylleman P, De Brandt K, Taelman K, Henriksen K, Wonsyld M, Storm L, Ryba T, Saarinen M, Nikander A, Cecic Erpic S, Doupona Topic M & Torregrossa M (2020) Ecology of Dual Careers Work Package 1 Report. Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency: ERASMUS+ Programme. Liverpool. https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/~/media/images/ljmu/projects/dualcareers/files/wp1-report.pdf?la=en

Project Report

Ecology of Dual Careers Work Package 2 Report

Morris R, Cartigny E, Allen C, Wylleman P, De Brandt K, Taelman K, Henriksen K, Wonsyld M, Storm L, Ryba T, Saarinen M, Nikander A, Cecic Erpic S, Doupona Topic M & Torregrossa M (2020) Ecology of Dual Careers Work Package 2 Report. Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency: ERASMUS+ Programme. Liverpool. https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/~/media/images/ljmu/projects/dualcareers/files/wp2-report.pdf?la=en

Project Report

Ecology of Dual Careers Work Package 3 Report

Morris R, Cartigny E, Allen C, Wylleman P, De Brandt K, Taelman K, Henriksen K, Wonsyld M, Storm L, Ryba T, Saarinen M, Nikander A, Cecic Erpic S, Doupona Topic M & Torregrossa M (2020) Ecology of Dual Careers Work Package 3 Report. Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency: ERASMUS+ Programme. Liverpool. https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/~/media/images/ljmu/projects/dualcareers/files/wp3-report.pdf?la=en

Project Report

Ecology of Dual Careers Work Package 4 Report

Morris R, Cartigny E, Allen C, Wylleman P, De Brandt K, Taelman K, Henriksen K, Wonsyld M, Storm L, Ryba T, Saarinen M, Nikander A, Cecic Erpic S, Doupona Topic M & Torregrossa M (2020) Ecology of Dual Careers Work Package 4 Report. Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency: ERASMUS+ Programme. Liverpool. https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/~/media/images/ljmu/projects/dualcareers/files/wp4-report.pdf?la=en

Website Content

Lagging and flagging - shale gas, air pollution and UK government policy

Watterson A & Dinan W (2020) Lagging and flagging - shale gas, air pollution and UK government policy. University of Stirling Public Policy Blog [Blog post] 14.07.2020. https://policyblog.stir.ac.uk/2020/07/14/lagging-and-flagging-shale-gas-air-pollution-and-uk-government-policy/

Technical Report

Supporting Youth Athletes During Covid-19

Lafferty M, Breslin G, Britton D, Butt J, Lowry R, Morris R, Barker J, Slater M & Eubank MR (2020) Supporting Youth Athletes During Covid-19. British Psychological Society. Leicester: British Psychological Society. https://www.bps.org.uk/sites/www.bps.org.uk/files/Policy/Policy%20-%20Files/Supporting%20youth%20athletes%20during%20Covid-19.pdf

Article

Women's and peer supporters' experiences of an assets-based peer support intervention for increasing breastfeeding initiation and continuation: a qualitative study

Ingram J, Thomson G, Johnson D, Clarke J, Trickey H, Hoddinott P, Dombrowski SU & Jolly K (2020) Women's and peer supporters' experiences of an assets-based peer support intervention for increasing breastfeeding initiation and continuation: a qualitative study. Health Expectations, 23 (3), pp. 622-631. https://doi.org/10.1111/hex.13042

Article

Reducing training frequency from 3 or 4 sessions/week to 2 sessions/week does not attenuate improvements in maximal aerobic capacity with reduced-exertion high-intensity interval training (REHIT)

Thomas G, Songsorn P, Gorman A, Brackenridge B, Cullen T, Fitzpatrick BL, Metcalfe RS & Vollaard NB (2020) Reducing training frequency from 3 or 4 sessions/week to 2 sessions/week does not attenuate improvements in maximal aerobic capacity with reduced-exertion high-intensity interval training (REHIT). Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism, 45 (6), pp. 683-685. https://doi.org/10.1139/apnm-2019-0750

Research Report

Open Kindergarten: Improving Family Support Provision in Scotland

Hale H, Callaghan J, Gada A & Bellussi L (2020) Open Kindergarten: Improving Family Support Provision in Scotland. Crisp S (Research Group) Children in Scotland. Stirling. https://childreninscotland.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Open-Kindergarten-University-of-Stirling-Final-Report-June-2020.pdf; https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.28462.08006

Research Report

Evaluating the impact of alcohol minimum unit pricing in Scotland: Observational study of small retailers

Stead M, Critchlow N, Eadie D, Fitzgerald N, Angus K, Purves R, McKell J, Marie MacKintosh A, Mitchell H, Sumpter C & Angus C (2020) Evaluating the impact of alcohol minimum unit pricing in Scotland: Observational study of small retailers. NHS Health Scotland/Public Health Scotland. Stirling. https://www.stir.ac.uk/media/stirling/services/faculties/sport-and-health-sciences/research/documents/MUP-evaluation-Small-Convenience-Stores-report.pdf

Article

Adolescents' perceptions of tobacco accessibility and smoking norms and attitudes in response to the tobacco point-of-sale display ban in Scotland: Results from the DISPLAY study

AG Kuipers M, Best C, Wilson M, Currie D, Ozakinci G, Marie Mackintosh A, Stead M, Eadie D, MacGregor A, Pearce J, Amos A & Haw S (2020) Adolescents' perceptions of tobacco accessibility and smoking norms and attitudes in response to the tobacco point-of-sale display ban in Scotland: Results from the DISPLAY study. Tobacco Control, 29 (3), pp. 348-356. https://doi.org/10.1136/tobaccocontrol-2018-054702

Article

Impact of a ban on the open display of tobacco products in retail outlets on never smoking youth in the UK: findings from a repeat cross-sectional survey before, during and after implementation

Ford A, MacKintosh AM, Moodie C, Kuipers M, Hastings G & Bauld L (2020) Impact of a ban on the open display of tobacco products in retail outlets on never smoking youth in the UK: findings from a repeat cross-sectional survey before, during and after implementation. Tobacco Control, 29 (3), pp. 282-288. https://doi.org/10.1136/tobaccocontrol-2018-054831

Technical Report

Advice For Athletes During Covid-19

Breslin G, Lowry R, Lafferty M, Britton D, Morris R, Barker J, Slater M & Eubank MR (2020) Advice For Athletes During Covid-19. British Psychological Society. Leicester: British Psychological Society. https://www.bps.org.uk/news-and-policy/advice-athletes-during-covid-19

Technical Report

Beyond the COVID-19 Pandemic: Tips for Players and Athletes COVID-RECOVER

MacIntyre T, Brick N, Butler C, Doherty A, Lane AM, Morris R, Murphy C, Murphy E & Rogan M (2020) Beyond the COVID-19 Pandemic: Tips for Players and Athletes COVID-RECOVER. https://www.psychologicalsociety.ie/source/Beyond%20the%20COVID-19%20Pandemic%20Tips%20for%20Players%20and%20Athletes%20COVID-RECOVER.pdf

Article

An assets-based intervention before and after birth to improve breastfeeding initiation and continuation: the ABA feasibility RCT

Clarke JL, Ingram J, Johnson D, Thomson G, Trickey H, Dombrowski SU, Sitch A, Dykes F, Feltham MG, MacArthur C, Roberts T, Hoddinott P & Jolly K (2020) An assets-based intervention before and after birth to improve breastfeeding initiation and continuation: the ABA feasibility RCT. Public Health Research, 8 (7), pp. 1-156. https://doi.org/10.3310/phr08070

Article

Lifestyle information and commercial weight management groups to support maternal postnatal weight management and positive lifestyle behaviour: the SWAN feasibility randomised controlled trial

Bick D, Taylor C, Bhavnani V, Healey A, Seed P, Roberts S, Zasada M, Avery A, Craig V, Khazaezadah N, McMullen S, O’Connor S, Oki B, Oteng Ntim E, Poston L & Ussher M (2020) Lifestyle information and commercial weight management groups to support maternal postnatal weight management and positive lifestyle behaviour: the SWAN feasibility randomised controlled trial. BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 127 (5), pp. 636-645. https://doi.org/10.1111/1471-0528.16043

Article

Barriers and Facilitators to the Implementation of the Advanced Nurse Practitioner Role in Primary Care Settings: A Scoping Review

Torrens C, Campbell P, Hoskins G, Strachan H, Wells M, Cunningham M, Bottone H, Polson R & Maxwell M (2020) Barriers and Facilitators to the Implementation of the Advanced Nurse Practitioner Role in Primary Care Settings: A Scoping Review. International Journal of Nursing Studies, 104, Art. No.: 103443. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2019.103443

Website Content

Physical activity for children under 5 years during COVID-19: Play your way and keep moving while at home

Tomaz S, Fawkner S, Niven A, Hanson S, Williamson C, Kelly P & Hanson CL (2020) Physical activity for children under 5 years during COVID-19: Play your way and keep moving while at home. British Journal of Sports Medicine Blog [Blog Post] 29.04.2020. https://blogs.bmj.com/bjsm/2020/04/29/physical-activity-for-children-under-5-years-during-covid-19-play-your-way-and-keep-moving-while-at-home/

Other

Vitamin D and SARS-CoV-2

Nguyen AH (2020) Vitamin D and SARS-CoV-2. Swiss Medical Weekly, Op-Eds. https://smw.ch/op-eds/post/vitamin-d-and-sars-cov-2

Article

Responsiveness of device-based and self-report measures of physical activity to detect behavior change in men taking part in the Football Fans in Training (FFIT) program

Donnachie C, Kelly P, Mutrie N, Hunt K & Gill J (2020) Responsiveness of device-based and self-report measures of physical activity to detect behavior change in men taking part in the Football Fans in Training (FFIT) program. Journal for the Measurement of Physical Behaviour, 3 (1), pp. 67-77. https://doi.org/10.1123/jmpb.2019-0018

Article

Text messaging to help women with overweight or obesity lose weight after childbirth: the intervention adaptation and SMS feasibility RCT

McGirr C, Rooney C, Gallagher D, Dombrowski SU, Anderson AS, Cardwell CR, Free C, Hoddinott P, Holmes VA, McIntosh E, Somers C, Woodside JV, Young IS, Kee F & McKinley MC (2020) Text messaging to help women with overweight or obesity lose weight after childbirth: the intervention adaptation and SMS feasibility RCT. Public Health Research, 8 (4), pp. 1-152. https://doi.org/10.3310/phr08040

Article

Passive exposure of non-smokers to E-Cigarette aerosols: Sensory irritation, timing and association with volatile organic compounds

Tzortzi A, Teloniatis S, Matiampa G, Bakelas G, Tzavara C, Vyzikidou VK, Vardavas C, Behrakis P, Fernandez E, Semple S, O'Donnell R & Dobson R (2020) Passive exposure of non-smokers to E-Cigarette aerosols: Sensory irritation, timing and association with volatile organic compounds. Environmental Research, 182, Art. No.: 108963. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envres.2019.108963

Article

A school intervention for 13- to 15-year-olds to prevent dating and relationship violence: the Project Respect pilot cluster RCT

Meiksin R, Crichton J, Dodd M, Morgan GS, Williams P, Willmott M, Allen E, Tilouche N, Sturgess J, Morris S, Barter C, Young H, Melendez-Torres G, Taylor B & Hunt K (2020) A school intervention for 13- to 15-year-olds to prevent dating and relationship violence: the Project Respect pilot cluster RCT. Public Health Research, 8 (5), pp. 1-338. https://doi.org/10.3310/phr08050

Article

Adolescents' reactions to adverts for fast-food and confectionery brands that are high in fat, salt, and/or sugar (HFSS), and possible implications for future research and regulation: Findings from a cross-sectional survey of 11-19 year olds in the United Kingdom

Critchlow N, Newberry Le Vay J, MacKintosh AM, Hooper L, Thomas C & Vohra J (2020) Adolescents' reactions to adverts for fast-food and confectionery brands that are high in fat, salt, and/or sugar (HFSS), and possible implications for future research and regulation: Findings from a cross-sectional survey of 11-19 year olds in the United Kingdom. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 17 (5), Art. No.: 1689. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17051689

Article

Have e-cigarettes renormalised or displaced youth smoking? Results of a segmented regression analysis of repeated cross sectional survey data in England, Scotland and Wales

Hallingberg B, Maynard O, Bauld L, Brown R, Gray L, Lowthian E, MacKintosh AM, Moore L, Munafò M & Moore G (2020) Have e-cigarettes renormalised or displaced youth smoking? Results of a segmented regression analysis of repeated cross sectional survey data in England, Scotland and Wales. Tobacco Control, 29 (2), pp. 207-216. https://doi.org/10.1136/tobaccocontrol-2018-054584

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How has the introduction of point-of-sale legislation affected the presence and visibility of tobacco retailing in Scotland? A longitudinal study

Pearce J, Cherrie M, Best C, Eadie D, Stead M, Amos A, Currie D, Ozakinci G, MacGregor A & Haw S (2020) How has the introduction of point-of-sale legislation affected the presence and visibility of tobacco retailing in Scotland? A longitudinal study. Tobacco Control, 29 (2), pp. 168-174. https://doi.org/10.1136/tobaccocontrol-2018-054543

Policy Document

Active Mile Briefing: Evidence And Policy Summary

Chalkley A, Clark J, Gahagan A, Aitkin L, Booth J, Brannan MG, Crane C, Daly-Smith A, Griffin I, Holmes I, Moran C, Nasir N, Poole R, Ryde G, Sherar L, Sollars L, Williams L & Wright C (2020) Active Mile Briefing: Evidence And Policy Summary. Public Health England. London. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/active-mile-briefings