Browsing Health Promotion (Scholarly Articles) by Author "Tay, Joseph"
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Hurling Alone? How social capital failed to save the Irish from cardiovascular disease in the United States
Kelleher, Cecily; Nolan, Geraldine; Tay, Joseph (American Public Health Association, 2004-03-18)Objectives: We performed a historical review of cardiovascular risk profiles of Irish immigrants to the United States, 1850-1970, in regard to lifestyle, socioeconomic circumstances, and social capital. Methods: We ... -
Influence of sociodemographic and neighbourhood factors on self rated health and quality of life in rural communities: findings from the Agriproject in the Republic of Ireland
Tay, Joseph; Kelleher, Cecily; Hope, Ann; Barry, Margaret M.; Nic Gabhainn, Saoirse; Sixsmith, Jane (BMJ Group, 2004-01-26)Objective: To examine the influence of sociodemographic and neighbourhood factors on self rated health, quality of life, and perceived opportunities for change (as one measure of empowerment) in rural Irish communities. Design: ... -
Socio-demographic predictors of self-rated health in the Republic of Ireland: findings from the National Survey on Lifestyle, Attitudes and Nutrition, SLAN
Kelleher, Cecily; Friel, Sharon; Nic Gabhainn, Saoirse; Tay, Joseph (Elsevier, 2003-02-21)Though Ireland continues to have a poor health profile compared with other European Union countries, previous research on social variations has been limited. For the first time in the Republic of Ireland, the influence on ...