I joined the Division of Psychology at Stirling as a lecturer in health psychology in September 2015.
Prior to this I was based in the Manchester Centre for Health Psychology at the University of Manchester where I was a lecturer.
I completed my PhD at Ulster University in 2014. This funded PhD aimed to address physical activity during pregnancy with a theory based, behaviour change intervention.
I have taught a wide range of students and health professionals, led undergraduate and postgraduate modules and supervised student projects.
My research centres around the health of women, children and their families before, during and after pregnancy, specifically around the application of health psychology.
I am interested in a range of behaviours which relate to the preconception, antenatal and postnatal period including:
physical activity, breastfeeding, weight management, diet.
My research interests range from exploratory work to large scale interventions. Multidisciplinary working is essential in my research and enhancing impact of research is a priority of mine.
BSc (hons) Psychology
University of Stirling and University of California, Santa Barbara
MSc Health Psychology
University of Stirling
PhD entitled "What effects does an individually tailored intervention have on the physical activity of primigravida pregnant women?"
Ulster University
Fellowship of Higher Education Academy
Higher Education Academy
Stage 2 Qualification in Health Psychology
British Psychological Society
Co-production of an intervention promoting preconception health and reducing childhood obesity in deprived areas of Scotland
PI: Dr Sinead Currie
Funded by: Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity
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The Efficacy of a Post-Partum Physical Development Programme
PI: Dr Sinead Currie
Funded by: BAE Systems
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HPIT Supervision
PI: Dr Sinead Currie
Funded by: NHS Education for Scotland
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Use of Breast Pumps to improve breastfeeding outcomes: development and feasibility testing of a novel incentive intervention
PI:
Funded by: Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity
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Article
Cowie J, Findlay S, Archibald R, Currie S, Campbell P, Hutcheon D, van der Pol M, MacLennan G, Cook E, Lock B & Hoddinott P (2025) Feasibility study of a co-designed, evidence-informed and community-based incentive intervention to promote healthy weight and well-being in disadvantaged communities in Scotland. BMJ Open, 15, Art. No.: e092908. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2024-092908
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Schoenaker D, Hall J, Stewart C, Hanley SJ, Cassinelli EH, Benton M, Wynn-Jones AA, Chawla M & Currie S (2024) Tackling inequalities in preconception health and care: barriers, facilitators and recommendations for action from the 2023 UK preconception EMCR network conference. Journal of Developmental Origins of Health and Disease, 15, Art. No.: e24. https://doi.org/10.1017/s204017442400031x
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Kandel P, Lim S, Dever M, Lamichhane P, Skouteris H, Currie S & Hill B (2023) Enablers and Barriers Related to Preconception Physical Activity: Insights from Women of Reproductive Age Using Mixed Methods. Nutrients, 15 (23), Art. No.: 4939. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu15234939
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Welshman H, Dombrowski S, Grant A, Swanson V, Goudreau A & Currie S (2023) Preconception knowledge, beliefs and behaviours among people of reproductive age: A systematic review of qualitative studies. Preventive Medicine, 175, Art. No.: 107707. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ypmed.2023.107707
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Currie S, Eadie A & O'Carroll RE (2023) Qualitatively exploring the application of the necessity concerns framework to antenatal physical activity. BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 23, Art. No.: 609. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-023-05918-6
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Miller J, McGregor L, Currie S & O'Carroll R (2022) Investigating the effects of threatening language, message framing, and reactance in opt-out organ donation campaigns. Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 56 (1), pp. 50-63. https://doi.org/10.1093/abm/kaab017
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Exploring women's perceptions of pain when breastfeeding using online forums
Caes L, Abbott K & Currie S (2021) Exploring women's perceptions of pain when breastfeeding using online forums. International Breastfeeding Journal, 16, Art. No.: 84. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13006-021-00426-9
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Exploring psychological factors associated with breastfeeding in women with a BMI ≥ 30 kg/m(2)
Lyons S, Currie S, Peters S, Lavender DT & Smith DM (2021) Exploring psychological factors associated with breastfeeding in women with a BMI ≥ 30 kg/m(2). Psychology and Health. https://doi.org/10.1080/08870446.2021.1974022
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Hayman M, Alfrey K, Cannon S, Alley S, Rebar AL, Williams S, Short CE, Altazan A, Comardelle N, Currie S, Denton C, Harrison CL, Lamerton T, Mena GP & Moran L (2021) Quality, Features, and Presence of Behavior Change Techniques in Mobile Apps Designed to Improve Physical Activity in Pregnant Women: Systematic Search and Content Analysis. JMIR mHealth and uHealth, 9 (4), Art. No.: e23649. https://doi.org/10.2196/23649
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Defining preconception: exploring the concept of a preconception population
Hill B, Hall J, Skouteris H & Currie S (2020) Defining preconception: exploring the concept of a preconception population. BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 20 (1), Art. No.: 280. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-020-02973-1
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Grant A & Currie S (2020) Qualitative exploration of the acceptability of a postnatal pelvic floor muscle training intervention to prevent urinary incontinence. BMC Women's Health, 20 (1), Art. No.: 9. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12905-019-0878-z
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Sissions A, Grant A, Kirkland A & Currie S (2020) Using the theoretical domains framework to explore primary health care practitioner's perspectives and experiences of preconception physical activity guidance and promotion. Psychology, Health and Medicine, 25 (7), pp. 844-854. https://doi.org/10.1080/13548506.2019.1679846
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Mills H, Atkinson L, Olander E, Smith D, Hayes L, Currie S, Newham J, Foster C & De Vivo M (2020) Bump start needed: linking guidelines, policy and practice in promoting physical activity during and beyond pregnancy. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 54 (13), pp. 764-765. https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2019-101413
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Skinner R, Gonet V, Currie S, Hoddinott P & Dombrowski S (2020) A systematic review with meta-analyses of text message-delivered behaviour change interventions for weight loss and weight loss maintenance [Review of SMS for Weight Management]. Obesity Reviews, 21 (6), Art. No.: e12999. https://doi.org/10.1111/obr.12999
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Miller J, Currie S, McGregor LM & O'Carroll RE (2020) 'It's like being conscripted, one volunteer is better than 10 pressed men': A qualitative study into the views of people who plan to opt-out of organ donation. British Journal of Health Psychology, 25 (2), pp. 257-274. https://doi.org/10.1111/bjhp.12406
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Miller J, Currie S & O'Carroll RE (2019) 'If I donate my organs it's a gift, if you take them it's theft': a qualitative study of planned donor decisions under opt-out legislation. BMC Public Health, 19, Art. No.: 1463. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-019-7774-1
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Lyons S, Currie S, Peters S, Lavender T & Smith DM (2019) The Perceptions And Experiences Of Women With A Body Mass Index ≥ 30 kg m2 Who Breastfeed: A Meta-synthesis. Maternal and Child Nutrition, 15 (3), Art. No.: e12813. https://doi.org/10.1111/mcn.12813
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Hill B, Kothe EJ, Currie S, Danby M, Lang AY, Bailey C, Moran LJ, Teede H, North M, Bruce LJ & Skouteris H (2019) A systematic mapping review of the associations between pregnancy intentions and health-related lifestyle behaviours or psychological wellbeing. Preventive Medicine Reports, 14, Art. No.: 100869. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pmedr.2019.100869
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Lyons S, Currie S & Smith DM (2019) Learning from Women with a Body Mass Index (Bmi) ≥ 30 kg/m2 who have Breastfed and/or are Breastfeeding: a Qualitative Interview Study. Maternal and Child Health Journal, 23 (5), pp. 648-656. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10995-018-2679-7
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'What if I'm not dead?' - Myth-busting and organ donation
Miller J, Currie S & O'Carroll RE (2019) 'What if I'm not dead?' - Myth-busting and organ donation. British Journal of Health Psychology, 24 (1), pp. 141-158. https://doi.org/10.1111/bjhp.12344
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Lyons S, Currie S, Peters S, Lavender T & Smith D (2018) The association between psychological factors and breastfeeding behaviour in women with a body mass index (BMI) ≥30 kg m-2: a systematic review. Obesity Reviews, 19 (7), pp. 947-959. https://doi.org/10.1111/obr.12681
Conference Abstract
Breast-milk expression policies and practices in Scotland: a document analysis
Gillespie N, McInnes R, Hoddinott P, Elders A & Currie S (2018) Breast-milk expression policies and practices in Scotland: a document analysis. Nutrition and Nurture in Infancy and Childhood Conference, Grange Over Sands, Cumbria, 10/06/2017 - 14/06/2017. Maternal and Child Nutrition, 14 (S2). https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/mcn.12587; https://doi.org/10.1111/mcn.12587
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Unique Effects of Setting Goals on Behavior Change: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Epton T, Currie S & Armitage C (2017) Unique Effects of Setting Goals on Behavior Change: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 85 (12), pp. 1182-1198. https://doi.org/10.1037/ccp0000260
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Currie S, Gray C, Shepherd A & McInnes RJ (2016) Antenatal physical activity: a qualitative study exploring women’s experiences and the acceptability of antenatal walking groups. BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 16 (1), Art. No.: 182. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-016-0973-1
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Currie S, Dunwoody L, Sinclair M, Liddle D, Murphy MH & Madden E (2015) Excuses, excuses, excuses: What are the barriers to participating in an antenatal physical activity intervention?. Health Psychology Update, 24 (1), pp. 8-15. http://shop.bps.org.uk/publications/publication-by-series/health-psychology-update/health-psychology-update-vol-24-no-1-spring-2015.html
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Currie S, Sinclair M, Liddle D, Nevill A & Murphy MH (2015) Application of objective physical activity measurement in an antenatal physical activity consultation intervention: a randomised controlled trial. BMC Public Health, 15 (1), Art. No.: 1259. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-015-2548-x
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Currie S & Atkinson L (2015) The application of psychological methods, models and theories to the understanding of health in the pregnancy and postpartum period: A review of a BPS funded seminar series. Health Psychology Update, 24 (2), pp. 56-59. http://shop.bps.org.uk/publications/publication-by-series/health-psychology-update/health-psychology-update-vol-24-no-2-autumn-2015.html
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Currie S, Murphy MH, Sinclair M, Liddle D, Dunwoody L & Madden E (2013) Reducing the Decline in Physical Activity during Pregnancy: A Systematic Review of Behaviour Change Interventions. PLoS ONE, 8 (6), Art. No.: e66385. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0066385
I am deputy programme lead for the MSc Health Psychology.
I lead and/or teach health psychology related topics on a range of courses at undergraduate and postgraduate level, this includes:
BSc/ BA Psychology final year special interest topics MSc Health Psychology Professional Doctorate in Health Psychology
