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Showing 1 to 20 of 122 for “"RA0421 Public health. Hygiene. Preventive Medicine"”.
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EVALUATING THE OUTCOMES AND THE IMPACT OF SUBSTANCE USE PREVENTION INTERVENTIONS
… of concern as it can compromise adolescents‘ health, defined in 1948 by the World Health Organization (WHO) as ―a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being‖ and may hinder adolescents from achieving the developmental transitions they are supposed to accomplish. Further, when …
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Quality and safety in healthcare: does leadership behaviour of commissioners affect outcomes?
… of the NHS budget for England, influencing healthcare provider priorities and playing a key role in implementing the NHS plan. However significant failures in healthcare has highlighted a dissonance between expressed values of leaders and everyday routine practices. This research aims to …
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Knowledge of and Adherence to health advice among adults with diabetes in Libya
Adherence to the health care advice is essential to prevent or minimize acute and long term conditions. Non-adherence to medical advice among people with diabetes is a common problem in every community. This study examined the diabetes knowledge (DKT), self-efficacy (CIDS) and other factors that …
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Understanding adolescent and young people’s sexual health and development in a public health context: research studies and interventions
Sexual health risk-taking behaviour is typically initiated during adolescence and continues throughout teenage years and early adulthood at higher levels than at other life stages. For some groups (e.g. deprived and vulnerable populations) the risks can be greater still. Risk behaviours in early …
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Informing indicated prevention: factors associated with the development of problematic cannabis use in young people
This research explores the relationship between risk factors associated with cannabis use in young people. This thesis addresses the assessment of cannabis use and its association with risk factors and implicit associations, and the suitability of these for targeting at-risk cannabis users, and how …
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Developing intelligence to understand and prevent violence and alcohol-related harms in nightlife settings
Violence and alcohol place huge burdens on public health, affecting individuals, widersociety and public services. Many of the harms associated with violence and alcohol occur in nightlife settings and preventing these harms is a priority for the UK government.Increasingly, a public health approach …
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Epidemiology of oral cancer from a socioeconomic perspective
Tackling health inequalities is a policy priority. Research on cancer and particularly oral cancer aetiology has somewhat overlooked this area, in favour of pursuing genetic and 'lifestyle' risk factors. The over-arching aim of this thesis was to investigate the epidemiology of oral cancer in …
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Shifting towards healthier transport? From systematic review to primary research
… shift) has the potential to improve population health by reducing the adverse health effects associated with exposure to motor traffic and increasing the population level of physical activity through active travel. However, little is known about the effects of interventions which might achieve …
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Mortality and morbidity patterns in ethnic minorities in England and Wales: evidence from the Office for National Statistics Longitudinal Study
… unclear. The field of ethnic inequalities in health is relatively young in the UK, compromised by the lack of relevant data. It is, nevertheless, curious that while the UK has long provided some of the best empirical evidence and theoretical understanding of social inequalities in health, the …
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Supporting men who use anabolic steroids: A sequential multi-methods study
… of substance use on a societal level and as a public health problem in the UK. However, there have been few public health interventions aiming to respond to this and there is little evidence-based guidance available to support health professionals working with users. Aim The aim of the research …
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Public health impact and implications of the use of anabolic androgenic steroids (AAS) and associated drugs amongst the male general population.
… as a significant concern and an emerging public health issue. Once restricted to the elite sporting arena, recent decades have seen AAS diffuse through bodybuilding and gym culture to an increasingly image conscious general population. This portfolio of research contributes to our …
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Diffusion of New Psychoactive Substances: understanding population motives, harms and intervention needs
… others fail to do so, to identify appropriate public health interventions to reduce harm. Methodology A mixed methods approach was undertaken, which comprised four studies. The first study involved a critical analysis of the appropriateness of Rogers’ DOI to explain the diffusion of NPS. This …
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One Size Does Not Fit All: A Qualitative Study Exploring Unlicensed Weight Loss Drug Use In Women
… of online research and reflects on what is public information, the protection of anonymity and protecting online users from harm. This research also identified that removal of a license from a drug does not prevent use, but once outside regulatory control or medical supervision, UWL drugs …
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The role of the media in shaping young people’s drinking cultures, practices and related identity making: studies of multiple media platforms
… journal articles (and other supporting publications) that synthesise an original programme of research that examined the ways in which the media platforms (magazines, television, marketing, Social Network Sites (SNS)) young people (11-21 years) engage with portrayed alcohol, it’s use and …
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Exploring alcohol experiences amongst young people
… hospital admission) place significant burdens on public and individual health. Public health data are vital in order to monitor levels of harm and evaluate prevention strategies. This PhD submission presents a series of peer-reviewed journal articles (and other supporting publications) which …
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The application of loop mediated isothermal amplification for the detection of the sexually transmitted pathogens Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Mycoplasma genitalium, and Trichomonas vaginalis, at the point of care.
The purpose of this multi-partnered project was the production of a fully integrated POC system, combining automated nucleic acid extraction in a centrifugally operated microfluidic disk (the LabDisk), with loop mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) and optical detection, capable of detecting …
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The Evaluation of Merseyside Health Action Zone (MHAZ)-Funded Projects, Focusing On Capacity-Building Strategies At District Levels.
… strategies, as implemented by Merseyside Health Action Zones (MHAZ). The aim was to determine whether capacity building activities constitute as appropriate tools to tackle the underlying causes of poor health, including unemployment, and social exclusion especially amongst young people. …
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The relationships between nurse care, attitude of patient and nurse with cancer patient satisfaction
This study investigates the relationships between nurse care, attitude of patient and nurse with cancer patient satisfaction using the quantitative methodology. In Libya, the challenge of medical facilities and treatment is a current issue. Thus, this study was conducted to investigate the …
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Integration of health and social care: a case study of a London borough
… local authority social care services to enhance health and wellbeing. However, research into integrated care in mental health provision remains scarce. Aim: This qualitative case study aims to explore and examine the processes implemented for facilitating integration of health and social care …
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