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Appendix 1: Nutrition behaviours and outcomes: a special analysis of the HBSC survey as part of the implementation of the National Strategy for Research and Data on Children's Lives, 2011-2016.
Callaghan, Mary; Nic Gabhainn, Saoirse (Department of Children and Youth Affairs, 2013) -
Bullying among schoolchildren in Ireland. HBSC Ireland Research Factsheet No. 8.
Callaghan, Mary (HBSC Ireland, 2010-05)HBSC Ireland 2010 has found that 24.3% of schoolchildren in Ireland report having been bullied (25.5% of boys and 23% of girls). This figure has remained stable since 2006 (24.5%). The percentages of boys and girls being ... -
Bullying others among schoolchildren in Ireland. HBSC Ireland Research Factsheet No. 9.
Callaghan, Mary (HBSC Ireland, 2012)HBSC Ireland 2010 has found that 16.5% of schoolchildren in Ireland report having bullied others at school (22.3% of boys and 10.4% of girls), representing a decrease since 2006 (22.0%). The percentage of boys that have ... -
'Choose Safety'. An evaluation of a Health and Safety module for use in secondary schools. Health Promotion Research Centre, NUI, Galway
Hodgins, Margaret; Hogan, Victoria; Galvin, Marie (Health Promotion Research Centre, NUI Galway, 2009-01)The overall aim of this project was to comprehensively evaluate the pilot of the 'Choose Safety' module developed by the H.S.A. The module is a teaching and learning pack for post-primary students. The main objectives of ... -
CompHP Developing competencies and professional standards for health promotion capacity building in Europe: literature review
Dempsey, Colette; Barry, Margaret M.; Battel-Kirk, Barbara (International Union for Health Promotion and Education and the Health Promotion Research Centre, 2010)[no abstract available] -
The country profile of Ireland
Barry, Margaret M. (European Communities, 2006)Within the Republic of Ireland, there has been increasing recognition in recent years, at both policy and practice level, of the importance of mental health promotion and prevention of mental disorders for overall population ... -
Developing a Consensus on Core Competencies for Health Promotion.
Dempsey, Colette; Barry, Margaret M.; Battel-Kirk, Barbara (2014-03-31)[no abstract available] -
Dieting among schoolchildren in Ireland. HBSC Ireland Research Factsheet No. 6.
Callaghan, Mary (2010)HBSC Ireland 2010 has found that 13.2% of children report that they are currently on a diet (9.7% of boys and 16.9% of girls). This figure has remained stable since 2006. The percentage of children dieting is higher among ... -
Evaluation of the Clwyd Mental Health Community Service: An interim report: Paper 3 Quality of life
Crosby, Charles; Mitchell, David A.; Barry, Margaret M. (Health Services Research Unit, UCNW, Bangor, 1990)This section of the report concerns the evaluation of the resettlement process on residents' quality of life. This paper considers some of the principal issues involved in quality of life evaluation research, describes the ... -
Exercise among schoolchildren in Ireland. HBSC Ireland Research Factsheet No. 17.
Callaghan, Mary (HBSC Ireland, 2010-06) -
Exposure to occupational violence and abuse in Taxi Drivers
Dromgoole, Noelle; Hodgins, Margaret (2011)While physical violence has been recognised as a health risk for workers some time, the existence and health impact of psychological violence is emerging as a priority concern in the workplace. Although rates of non-fatal ... -
Food poverty among schoolchildren in Ireland. HBSC Ireland Research Factsheet No. 13.
Callaghan, Mary (HBSC Ireland, 2012)HBSC Ireland 2010 has found that 20.9% of schoolchildren in Ireland report going to school or bed hungry because there is not enough food at home. This figure represents a slight increase from 16.6% in 2006. More boys ... -
Fruit consumption among schoolchildren in Ireland. HBSC Ireland Research Factsheet No. 18
Callaghan, Mary (HBSC Ireland, 2010)HBSC Ireland 2010 has found that 20.1% of schoolchildren in Ireland report consuming fruit every day more than once (18.0% of boys and 22.2% of girls). This figure has remained stable since 2006 (19.4%). The percentage of ... -
Health communication and its role in the prevention and control of communicable diseases in Europe- Current evidence, practice and future developments.
Sixsmith J; Doyle P; D Eath M; Barry, Margaret M. (ECDC, 2014)Health communication is integral to the effective public health response to the continuing threat posed by communicable diseases in European Union (EU) and European Economic Area (EEA) Member States. Public health ... -
Injuries among schoolchildren in Ireland. HBSC Ireland Research Factsheet No. 3.
Callaghan, Mary (2012-05)HBSC Ireland 2010 has found that 39.5% of schoolchildren in Ireland report that they were injured and needed medical treatment from a doctor or a nurse once or more in the previous 12 months (47.2% of boys and 31.2% of ... -
A literature review on effective risk communication for the prevention and control of communicable diseases in Europe.
Infanti, Jennifer J.; Sixsmith, Jane; Barry, Margaret M. (ECDC, 2013)This review examines the current body of literature on risk communication related to communicable diseases, focusing on: (i) definitions and theories of risk communication; (ii) methodologies, tools and guidelines for risk ... -
A literature review on health information seeking behaviour on the web: a health consumer and health professional perspective.
Higgins, O; Sixsmith, J; Barry, Margaret M.; Domegan, C (ECDC, 2011)The purpose of this literature review is to provide an overview of research studies published from 2006 to 2010 in the English language on online health information-seeking behaviour by adults from the perspective of both ... -
Promoting mental health and social well-being: Cross border opportunities and challenges
Barry, Margaret M.; Friel, Sharon; Dempsey, Colette; Avalos, Gloria; Clarke, Patricia (Centre For Cross Border Studies, 2002-06)This project reviews current cross-border co-operation in the development of mental health promotion in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. The project is comprised of two main strands of work: ... -
Promotion of Mental Health and Primary Prevention of Mental Disorders: Priorities for Implementation, An Evidence Brief.
Barry, Margaret M. (WHO, EMRO, 2014-06-18)This paper provides a briefing for policy and decision-makers on the evidence for mental health promotion and primary prevention interventions that can be implemented and sustained at a reasonable cost, whilst generating ... -
Public health stakeholders perceived status of health communication activities for the prevention and control of communicable diseases across the EU and EEA/EFTA countries.
Doyle, P; Sixsmith, J; Barry, Margaret M.; Mahmood, S; MacDonald, L; O Sullivan, M (ECDC, 2012)Health communication activities to inform and influence individual and community decisions are increasingly being used to support the prevention and control of communicable diseases. Research shows that properly designed media ...