All Outputs (98)

Self-reported efficacy of an online dental anxiety support group: A pilot study (2007)
Journal Article

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.

Coping with food allergy: Exploring the role of the online support group (2007)
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The aims of this study were to explore the reasons for participation in an online support group for individuals affected by food allergy, its perceived advantages and disadvantages as well as impact on the relationship with healthcare providers. A to... Read More about Coping with food allergy: Exploring the role of the online support group.

Consumption of carbonated drinks in adolescents: A transtheoretical analysis (2006)
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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.

Receiving social support online: An analysis of a computer-mediated support group for individuals living with irritable bowel syndrome (2005)
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In recent years, the rapid expansion in Internet access and computer-mediated communication has fostered new opportunities for individuals with health-related concerns to participate in supportive communication within a network of individuals dealing... Read More about Receiving social support online: An analysis of a computer-mediated support group for individuals living with irritable bowel syndrome.

Stages of change and consumption of fruit and vegetables among adolescent females: Associations with decisional balance and self-efficacy (2005)
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Purpose The aim of this study was to apply key theoretical constructs from the Transtheoretical Model to daily consumption of at least five portions of fruit and vegetables among adolescent females. Design/methodology/approach A self?report... Read More about Stages of change and consumption of fruit and vegetables among adolescent females: Associations with decisional balance and self-efficacy.

Exploring the provision of social support within a computer-mediated huntington's disease support network (2004)
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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.

Adolescents’ perceptions of the costs and benefits of food additives and their presence in different foods (2002)
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A questionnaire concerning the use of additives in foods was completed by 572 high school students aged 12–15 years. Participants recorded how often they ate each of 16 common foods, and rated the relative levels of colourings, flavourings, preservat... Read More about Adolescents’ perceptions of the costs and benefits of food additives and their presence in different foods.

Student attendance at dental checkups: An application of the transtheoretical model (2002)
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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.

Source of food safety information: Whom do adolescents trust? (2002)
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An application of the stages of change model to consumer use of food labels (2000)
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Describes a study which applied the stages of change model formulated by Prochaska and DiClemente to consumer use of food labels. A total of 165 students completed a self-report questionnaire measuring stages of change, decisional balance, dietary be... Read More about An application of the stages of change model to consumer use of food labels.

Educational priorities in food technology: A national survey of teachers' views (1998)
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In a postal survey of a random sample of 705 state secondary schools in England and Wales, 377 food technology teachers (54 per cent) completed a questionnaire concerning: coverage of different topics, teaching resources, perceived emphases within th... Read More about Educational priorities in food technology: A national survey of teachers' views.

Nutrition education in the National Curriculum (1998)
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The Education Reform Act 1988 and the subsequent implementation of the National Curriculum has led to important changes for nutrition education in schools., This applies in particular to the location, methods and materials used and the time allocated... Read More about Nutrition education in the National Curriculum.

Research note : Adolescents’ perceptions of food chemical risks (1998)
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A questionnaire measuring attitude towards four categories of food chemicals (colourings, flavourings, pesticides and fertilizers), level of concern for the environment, dietary habits and reasons for food choice was administered to 932 high school s... Read More about Research note : Adolescents’ perceptions of food chemical risks.

Diet, smoking and exercise: Interrelationships between adolescent health behaviours (1997)
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A questionnaire measuring smoking status, exercise and dietary behaviour was administered to 932 high school pupils during regular classroom periods. Pupils were taken from three year groups which included 327 year 8 (12-13 years), 313 year 9 (13-14... Read More about Diet, smoking and exercise: Interrelationships between adolescent health behaviours.

Children's awareness of additives in food (1996)
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This study examines children's awareness of the presence of additives in food. Seventy-five 5-10-year-olds were interviewed and asked about how one of four target foods were made. The results suggest that awareness of the presence of additives may de... Read More about Children's awareness of additives in food.

Young people's perception of food-related risk (1995)
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Young people are important consumers with many products being specifically targeted at them. They can have considerable independent in their food choice and purchases. It is during childhood that many broader attitudes and beliefs are acquired that w... Read More about Young people's perception of food-related risk.

Social support in cyberspace: A content analysis of communication within a Huntington’s Disease online support group
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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
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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.