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Showing 1 to 17 of 17 for “"COM-B"”.
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Physical activity behaviour after stroke : a COM-B informed analysis of activity accumulation and post-stroke determinants
… is accumulated in daily life. Developing a more comprehensive understanding of activity patterns, and the factors influencing engagement, is therefore key to inform effective and individualised strategies to support participation in this population. This thesis aimed to advance understanding of …
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Gênese de solos com B textural Ta e Tb no baixo curso da Bacia do Rio Jequitinhonha, Minas Gerais
… região apresenta predomínio de Argissolos, tendo como subcomponente os Luvissolos. Ambas as classes de solos possuem horizonte diagnóstico B textural. O objetivo deste trabalho foi caracterizar química, física, mineralógica e micromorfologicamente solos com Bt mais representativos da região, …
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Diet after Liver Transplant: Dietary Patterns, Potential Determinants, and Interventions to Reduce Cardiovascular Risk
… diet to support recovery, with later recommendations for a healthy diet and physical activity. The ability of recipients to adopt healthy eating habits and the best support strategies remain unclear, with no liver transplant-specific guidelines. Given the high prevalence of diet-related …
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Advancing Indoor Air Pollution Research: A Novel Integration of AI, IoT, and Behavioural Science for Enhanced Indoor Air Quality Monitoring and Behaviour Change
… impact of human behaviour on IAQ, utilising the COM-B model to design digital interventions. Case studies with IoT-based devices in volunteer households showed significant IAQ improvement and increased awareness due to these interventions. The thesis further examines a digital visualisation …
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THE DEVELOPMENT, IMPLEMENTATION, AND EVALUATION OF AN INDUSTRY SPECIFIC NUTRITION-EDUCATION PLATFORM IN PROFESSIONAL HORSERACING
… jockey athlete is required to ‘make weight’ to compete. Cultural practice promotes use of weight making approaches that have a negative effect on health. Despite the emergence of an evidence-based jockey diet that facilitates health and performance, dangerous weight-making behaviours are widely …
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Development and feasibility testing of a buddy intervention to increase postnatal physical activity
… Council (MRC) intervention development guidance, combined with methods from the Behaviour Change Wheel (BCW). The first study systematically reviewed the existing literature on the effectiveness of postnatal PA interventions. Eleven studies were included in the narrative review and eight in the …
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Exploring the experiences of women participating in a lifestyle intervention programme (Iindiago) who had hyperglycaemia first detected in pregnancy
Diabetes has become the second leading cause of death in South Africa. It accounts for 5.5% of South Africa’s total mortality. One of the major risk factors is Hyperglycaemia First Detected in Pregnancy (HFDP). The prevalence of HFDP is increasing, and it has become one of the common conditions …
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Engaging Student Nurses in Lifestyle Management: The Role of Technology-Based Interventions and Mobile Health Applications
… explore students lived experiences, revealing a complex interplay of internal (e.g. motivation, energy, impulsivity) and external (e.g. schedules, finances, placement stress) barriers. Students expressed openness to digital tools but stressed the need for more personalised, embedded support. …
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Síntese, caracterização, atividades fungicida e aceleradora da vulcanização da borracha nitrílica de organometálicos de estanho(IV) com ditiocarbimatos
… de N- R-sulfonilditiocarbimatos de potássio, com as seguintes fórmulas gerais: (Ph4P)2[Sn(Bu)2(RSO2N=CS2)2], [Ph4P = cátion tetrafenilfosfônio, R = C6H5 (3a), 4- FC6H4 (3b), 4-ClC6H4 (3c), 4-BrC6H4 (3d), 4-IC6H4 (3e), CH3 (3f), C2H5(3g) e C4H9 (3h); [Fe(phen)3][Sn(Bu)2(RSO2N=CS2)2], …
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The importance of primary physical education in England : assessing the acceptability and feasibility of a non-linear approach for parents and teachers
… half of children aged 5-7 in the UK meet the recommended World Health Organisation guidelines for physical activity (PA). Given the influence experiences in primary school Physical Education (PE) can have on children's attitude towards PA, ensuring that PE fosters an inclusive and fun …
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Formative research for the development of an appropriate, acceptable and feasible intervention aimed at reducing type 2 diabetes risk in disadvantaged women after gestational diabetes in South Africa
… diabetes mellitus (GDM) is one of the most common obstetric complications, affecting 18.4 million live births globally. In South Africa, the high prevalence of GDM estimated to be up to 25.8%, is driven by the high rates of obesity. Women with a history of GDM have a seven-fold increased …
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Características ambientais da ocorrência de duas velloziaceaes endêmicas dos campos rupestres da borda leste da Cadeia do Espinhaço
… nas partes altas da Cordilheira do Espinhaço com uma das floras mais especialistas e endêmicas dos trópicos e do mundo. Trata-se de uma vegetação com ampla variedade de comunidades vegetais adaptadas à heterogeneidade da paisagem montanhosa em diferentes microambientes. O objetivo deste …
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Can a brief behavioural assessment and tailored exercise adherence strategies improve adherence to exercise for older people with musculoskeletal conditions?: A feasibility randomised controlled trial
… significantly better adherence to exercise compared to controls. However, the generalizability of these results is limited by the risk of bias. Four of the included studies offered a theoretical justification for their intervention, the other seven did not. The review concluded with the need …
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The effect of mobile messaging-based health interventions on non-communicable disease health risks and behaviours
Introduction: The prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) has increased rapidly, with NCDs being a leading cause of death globally. Despite the high mortality rate, NCDs are preventable and can be managed through addressing modifiable risk factors such as obesity and physical inactivity. …
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Evaluating the implementation of Smile4life: a theoretically driven exploration
… to achieve the aim of the thesis and examine the complexity of Smile4life behaviours from various perspectives. The adoption of different theoretical lenses and a mixed methods approach reflected the complexity of the Smile4life intervention and enabled the ability to adapt to the changing nature …
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Why now : a quantitative analysis of barriers influencing a delay in treatment-seeking behavior for adults with obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) disrupts daily life through intrusive obsessions and time-consuming compulsions. Although effective treatments exist, many individuals delay accessing care for years after diagnosis, worsening outcomes and increasing risks for comorbidities, functional …
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Designers' Understanding of Changing Human Behaviour
… and to establish in what ways these perceptions compare with existing human behaviour theory [RQ3]. Multifaceted interviews were conducted with spatial designers who self-identified as practising in Design for Behaviour Change [DfBC]. Within method triangulation and thematic analysis identified …