Behavioural Science and Public Health

Access all editions of the BSPHN open-access, peer-reviewed, electronic publication – Behavioural Science and Public Health. Our aims are to facilitate greater integration between behavioural and social science research and public health strategy, commissioning and practice.

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This short communication outlines the process of designing, delivering, and evaluating an online group intervention to increase the uptake of cervical cancer screening within Wolverhampton, UK.
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A conference experience of how healthy futures can be created using behavioural and social sciences.
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A mixed methods evaluation of the implementation of a specialist and dedicated resource for behaviour change in a local authority.
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Building behavioural science capability within the public health workforce in Public Health Wales; identifying barriers and how to address them.
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Using behavioural science techniques to inform a flu vaccine invitation email can increase uptake of the flu vaccine; results of a randomised trial.
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This review highlights the potential for Parkrun as a public health intervention, with findings illustrating reasons for participation and continued engagement.
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Autumn / Winter 2022
Findings and learning from a physical activity intervention to support Wolverhampton residents in low socio-economic areas, using behavioural science principles.
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Chair's Welcome 2022

Autumn / Winter 2022
An update of the BSPHN activities in 2022.
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Chair's Welcome 2021

Autumn / Winter 2021
An update of the BSPHN activities in 2021.
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BSPHN 2021 Annual Conference: Susan Michie and Jim McManus keynote review.
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BSPHN 2021 Annual Conference: An overview of four case studies, outlining how behavioural science has been applied in the public health response to COVID-19.
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BSPHN hub activities during COVID-19, including links to resources on behavioural science and COVID-19.
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Examples relating to businesses and vaccine uptake show how to integrate behavioural science within the development of recommendations, guidance, and training to support Covid-19 management.
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BSPHN 2021 Annual Conference: Overview of Prof Maddy Arden and Greg Fell’s presentation.
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This paper discusses the construction and use of the Theory of Change to facilitate a mixed-methods evaluation of the digital intervention.
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Articles relate to climate change, Covid-19, and making every contact count, behaviour change guides, workforce development, and embedding behavioural science.
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Articles relate to integrating behavioural science, developing behavioural science capabilities, physical activity, and commissioning a healthy lifestyle service.
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Articles relate to physical activity, artificial intelligence and behaviour change, health apps, commissioning, and translational behavioural science.
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Articles relate to behaviour change models, antimicrobial resistance, oral hygiene, building capacity, and education and training.
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Articles relate to work-related stress, social care, and physical activity.
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Articles relate to building a career in health psychology, the contribution of health psychology to public health, and health psychology for medical students.
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