Dr Heather Buchanan's Outputs (46)

Self-reported efficacy of an online dental anxiety support group: A pilot study (2007)
Journal Article
Coulson, N. S., & Buchanan, H. (2008). Self-reported efficacy of an online dental anxiety support group: A pilot study. Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology, 36(1), 43-46. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-0528.2007.00349.x

This study aimed to explore the self-reported effectiveness of an existing online dental anxiety support group in terms of perceived level of anxiety since accessing the group. An online questionnaire was completed by 91 individuals who accessed the... Read More about Self-reported efficacy of an online dental anxiety support group: A pilot study.

Consumption of carbonated drinks in adolescents: A transtheoretical analysis (2006)
Journal Article
Buchanan, H., & Coulson, N. S. (2007). Consumption of carbonated drinks in adolescents: A transtheoretical analysis. Child: Care, Health and Development, 33(4), 441-447. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2214.2006.00691.x

Background: Adolescents consume a high level of carbonated drinks and this may have significant adverse effects for their weight and oral health. Therefore, we examined the application of key constructs of the Transtheoretical Model (stages of change... Read More about Consumption of carbonated drinks in adolescents: A transtheoretical analysis.

Exploring the provision of social support within a computer-mediated huntington's disease support network (2004)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Coulson, N., Aubeeluck, A., Buchanan, H., Semper, H., & Rooney, E. Exploring the provision of social support within a computer-mediated huntington's disease support network. Presented at 18th Annual Conference of the European Health Psychology Society, Helsinki, Finland

Objectives: The unique constraints placed upon the Huntington's Disease [HD] carer, and the lack of time and social support identified by this group may make computer-mediated support groups a unique channel of social support for these individuals. T... Read More about Exploring the provision of social support within a computer-mediated huntington's disease support network.

Student attendance at dental checkups: An application of the transtheoretical model (2002)
Journal Article
Coulson, N. S., & Buchanan, H. (2002). Student attendance at dental checkups: An application of the transtheoretical model. Health Education Journal, 61(4), 309-319. https://doi.org/10.1177/001789690206100404

Objective To examine the application of key constructs of the Transtheoretical Model (stages of change and decisional balance) to attendance at dental checkups with a student sample. Method A questionnaire was completed by 224 students from the Unive... Read More about Student attendance at dental checkups: An application of the transtheoretical model.

Social support in cyberspace: A content analysis of communication within a Huntington’s Disease online support group
Journal Article
Coulson, N. S., Buchanan, H., & Aubeeluck, A. Social support in cyberspace: A content analysis of communication within a Huntington’s Disease online support group

Objective: Huntington’s Disease (HD) is an inherited disorder, characterised by a progressive degeneration of the brain. Due to the nature of the symptoms, the genetic element of the disease and the fact that there is no cure, HD patients and those... Read More about Social support in cyberspace: A content analysis of communication within a Huntington’s Disease online support group.

Accessing dental anxiety online support groups: An exploratory qualitative study of motives and experiences
Journal Article
Buchanan, H., & Coulson, N. S. Accessing dental anxiety online support groups: An exploratory qualitative study of motives and experiences

Objectives: In recent years, Internet access has grown markedly providing individuals with new opportunities for online information retrieval, psychological advice and support. The objectives of the present study were to explore the context through w... Read More about Accessing dental anxiety online support groups: An exploratory qualitative study of motives and experiences.