Behavioural Science and Public Health
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Understanding and Preventing Youth Vaping in the UK
Autumn / Winter 2024
A Rapid Review of Behavioural Drivers and Preventive Interventions
Read MoreReflections on the 2024 BSPHN Conference on Using Behavioural Science to Address Shared Challenges for Prevention
Spring / Summer 2024
BSPHN 2024 conference reflection
Read MoreApplying Behavioural Science to increase numbers in specialist Drug and Alcohol treatment
Spring / Summer 2024
Using behavioural science principles to increase the numbers of people undertaking drug and alcohol treatment in a local authority setting.
Read MoreA four-week remote group intervention to increase cervical cancer screening
Autumn / Winter 2024
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.
Read MoreReflection of the 2023 BSPHN Conference on Using Behaviour and Social Science for Creating Healthy Futures.
Autumn / Winter 2023
A conference experience of how healthy futures can be created using behavioural and social sciences.
Read MoreBarriers and facilitators to the adoption of behavioural science in a local authority
Autumn / Winter 2023
A mixed methods evaluation of the implementation of a specialist and dedicated resource for behaviour change in a local authority.
Read MoreWV Gets Active
Autumn / Winter 2022
Findings and learning from a physical activity intervention to support Wolverhampton residents in low socio-economic areas, using behavioural science principles.
Read MoreWhy do people participate in Parkrun? A Systematic Review
Autumn / Winter 2022
This review highlights the potential for Parkrun as a public health intervention, with findings illustrating reasons for participation and continued engagement.
Read MoreEvaluation of a behaviourally-informed email to increase flu vaccination uptake in local authority employees
Autumn / Winter 2022
Using behavioural science techniques to inform a flu vaccine invitation email can increase uptake of the flu vaccine; results of a randomised trial.
Read MoreEnhancing Behavioural Science application across public health policy and practice in Wales
Autumn / Winter 2022
Building behavioural science capability within the public health workforce in Public Health Wales; identifying barriers and how to address them.
Read MoreChair's Welcome 2022
Autumn / Winter 2022
An update of the BSPHN activities in 2022.
Read MoreTheory-informed evaluation of digital health interventions: case study reflections on the use of a ‘Theory of Change’ framework
Autumn / Winter 2021
This paper discusses the construction and use of the Theory of Change to facilitate a mixed-methods evaluation of the digital intervention.
Read MoreEmbedding Behavioural Science in Public Health During COVID-19: Successes and Challenges
Autumn / Winter 2021
BSPHN 2021 Annual Conference: Overview of Prof Maddy Arden and Greg Fell’s presentation.
Read MoreThe role of behavioural science in addressing Covid-19 challenges: Examples from local government
Autumn / Winter 2021
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.
Read MoreThe Power of Collaboration in the Response to COVID-19
Autumn / Winter 2021
BSPHN hub activities during COVID-19, including links to resources on behavioural science and COVID-19.
Read MoreCase Studies of Public Health and Behavioural Science Responses to COVID-19
Autumn / Winter 2021
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.
Read MoreTackling Covid-19: The Role of Behavioural Science
Autumn / Winter 2021
BSPHN 2021 Annual Conference: Susan Michie and Jim McManus keynote review.
Read MoreChair's Welcome 2021
Autumn / Winter 2021
An update of the BSPHN activities in 2021.
Read MoreBehavioural Science and Public Health Network 2020 Editions
Spring / Winter 2020
Articles relate to climate change, Covid-19, and making every contact count, behaviour change guides, workforce development, and embedding behavioural science.
Read MoreBehavioural Science and Public Health Network 2019 Editions
Spring / Autumn 2019
Articles relate to integrating behavioural science, developing behavioural science capabilities, physical activity, and commissioning a healthy lifestyle service.
Read MoreBehavioural Science and Public Health Network 2018 Editions
Spring / Summer 2018
Articles relate to physical activity, artificial intelligence and behaviour change, health apps, commissioning, and translational behavioural science.
Read MoreBehavioural Science and Public Health Network 2017 Editions
Spring / Autumn 2017
Articles relate to behaviour change models, antimicrobial resistance, oral hygiene, building capacity, and education and training.
Read MoreArticles relate to work-related stress, social care, and physical activity.
Read MoreBehavioural Science and Public Health Network 2014 Editions
Spring / Autumn 2014
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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