All Outputs (483)

Gender differences in computer-mediated communication: A systematic literature review of online health-related support groups (2009)
Journal Article
Mo, P. K., Malik, S. H., & Coulson, N. S. (2009). Gender differences in computer-mediated communication: A systematic literature review of online health-related support groups. Patient Education and Counseling, 75(1), 16-24. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pec.2008.08.029

Objective: Previous research has contended that the unique characteristics of the Internet might remove some of the gender differences that exist in face-to-face healthcare. The aims of the present study were to systematically review studies that hav... Read More about Gender differences in computer-mediated communication: A systematic literature review of online health-related support groups.

Computer-mediated infertility support groups: An exploratory study of online experiences (2008)
Journal Article
Malik, S. H., & Coulson, N. S. (2008). Computer-mediated infertility support groups: An exploratory study of online experiences. Patient Education and Counseling, 73(1), 105-113. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pec.2008.05.024

Objective: Over recent years the Internet has become an increasingly popular source of support and information for infertility, with a growing number of online support groups now available to individuals affected by fertility problems. The aims of th... Read More about Computer-mediated infertility support groups: An exploratory study of online experiences.

Measuring perceived quality of life to assess health needs among people with MS: a community study in Derbyshire, UK (2008)
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Vazirinejad, R., & Lilley, J. (2008). Measuring perceived quality of life to assess health needs among people with MS: a community study in Derbyshire, UK. Iranian Journal of Public Health, 37(3),

Background: To determine the health needs of people with multiple sclerosis living in the Southern Derbyshire region of the UK, using a quality of life postal questionnaire. Methods: This was a population-based survey using a postal questionnaire com... Read More about Measuring perceived quality of life to assess health needs among people with MS: a community study in Derbyshire, UK.

Exploring the communication of social support within virtual communities: A content analysis of messages posted to an online HIV/AIDS support group (2008)
Journal Article
Mo, P. K., & Coulson, N. S. (2008). Exploring the communication of social support within virtual communities: A content analysis of messages posted to an online HIV/AIDS support group. Cyberpsychology and Behavior, 11(3), 371-374. https://doi.org/10.1089/cpb.2007.0118

The present study examined the nature of social support exchanged within an online HIV/AIDS support group. Content analysis was conducted with reference to five types of social support (information support, tangible assistance, esteem support, networ... Read More about Exploring the communication of social support within virtual communities: A content analysis of messages posted to an online HIV/AIDS support group.

Guidelines for management of ischaemic stroke and transient ischaemic attack 2008 (2008)
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Ringleb, P. A., Bousser, M., Ford, G., Bath, P. M., Brainin, M., Caso, V., …Walker, M. F. (2008). Guidelines for management of ischaemic stroke and transient ischaemic attack 2008. Cerebrovascular Diseases, 25(5), https://doi.org/10.1159/000131083

This article represents the update of the European Stroke Initiative Recommendations for Stroke Management. These guidelines cover both ischaemic stroke and transient ischaemic attacks, which are now considered to be a single entity. The article cove... Read More about Guidelines for management of ischaemic stroke and transient ischaemic attack 2008.

The male experience of infertility: A thematic analysis of an online infertility support group bulletin board (2008)
Journal Article
Malik, S. M., & Coulson, N. (2008). The male experience of infertility: A thematic analysis of an online infertility support group bulletin board. Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology, 26(1), 18-30. https://doi.org/10.1080/02646830701759777

Past research has suggested that men and women differ in their response to the experience of infertility. However, there is comparatively little research focusing specifically on the male perspective of infertility. The aim of this study was to exami... Read More about The male experience of infertility: A thematic analysis of an online infertility support group bulletin board.

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

Coping with food allergy: Exploring the role of the online support group (2007)
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Coulson, N. S., & Knibb, R. C. (2007). Coping with food allergy: Exploring the role of the online support group. Cyberpsychology and Behavior, 10(1), 145-148. https://doi.org/10.1089/cpb.2006.9978

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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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.

Receiving social support online: An analysis of a computer-mediated support group for individuals living with irritable bowel syndrome (2005)
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Coulson, N. S. (2005). Receiving social support online: An analysis of a computer-mediated support group for individuals living with irritable bowel syndrome. Cyberpsychology and Behavior, 8(6), 580-584. https://doi.org/10.1089/cpb.2005.8.580

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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Rapley, J., & Coulson, N. S. (2005). Stages of change and consumption of fruit and vegetables among adolescent females: Associations with decisional balance and self-efficacy. British Food Journal, 107(9), 663-669. https://doi.org/10.1108/00070700510615044

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.

A randomised controlled trial of a care home rehabilitation service to reduce long-term institutionalisation for elderly people (2004)
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Fleming, S. A., Blake, H., Gladman, J. R., Hart, E., Lymbery, M., Dewey, M. E., McCloughry, H., Walker, M. F., & Miller, P. (in press). A randomised controlled trial of a care home rehabilitation service to reduce long-term institutionalisation for elderly people. Age and Ageing, 33(4), https://doi.org/10.1093/ageing/afh126

Objectives: to evaluate the effect of a care home rehabilitation service on institutionalisation, health outcomes and service use. Design: randomised controlled trial, stratified by Barthel ADL index, social service sector and whether living alone... Read More about A randomised controlled trial of a care home rehabilitation service to reduce long-term institutionalisation for elderly people.

Adolescents’ perceptions of the costs and benefits of food additives and their presence in different foods (2002)
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Richard Eiser, J., Coulson, N. S., & Eiser, C. (2002). Adolescents’ perceptions of the costs and benefits of food additives and their presence in different foods. Journal of Risk Research, 5(2), 167-176. https://doi.org/10.1080/13669870010004979

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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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.

Source of food safety information: Whom do adolescents trust? (2002)
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Coulson, N. S. (2002). Source of food safety information: Whom do adolescents trust?. Appetite, 38(3), 199-200. https://doi.org/10.1006/appe.2001.0479

An application of the stages of change model to consumer use of food labels (2000)
Journal Article
Coulson, N. S. (2000). An application of the stages of change model to consumer use of food labels. British Food Journal, 102(9), 661-668. https://doi.org/10.1108/00070700010362031

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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Eiser, J. R., Eiser, C., & Coulson, N. S. (1998). Educational priorities in food technology: A national survey of teachers' views. Health Education Journal, 57(4), 351-359. https://doi.org/10.1177/001789699805700407

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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Coulson, N. S., Eiser, C., & Eiser, J. R. (1998). Nutrition education in the National Curriculum. Health Education Journal, 57(1), 81-88. https://doi.org/10.1177/001789699805700109

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.

Diet, smoking and exercise: Interrelationships between adolescent health behaviours (1997)
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Coulson, N. S., Eiser, C., & Eiser, J. R. (1997). Diet, smoking and exercise: Interrelationships between adolescent health behaviours. Child: Care, Health and Development, 23(3), 207-216. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2214.1997.tb00964.x

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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Coulson, N., Eiser, J. R., & Eiser, C. (1996). Children's awareness of additives in food. Health Education Journal, 55(4), 375-381. https://doi.org/10.1177/001789699605500403

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.