Browsing School of Psychology by Author "Mc Sharry, Jennifer"
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Delay in seeking medical help following transient ischemic attack (TIA) or "Mini-Stroke": a qualitative study
Mc Sharry, Jennifer; Baxter, Alison; Wallace, Louise M.; Kenton, Anthony; Turner, Andrew; French, David P. (Public Library of Science, 2014-08-19)Background: Prompt treatment following Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) can reduce the risk of subsequent stroke and disability. However, many patients delay in making contact with medical services. This study aimed to ... -
Do single and multiple behavior change interventions contain different behavior change techniques? A comparison of interventions targeting physical activity in obese populations
Mc Sharry, Jennifer; French, D.P.; Olander, E.K. (American Psychological Association, 2015-09)Objective: Interventions to increase physical activity can target this behavior alone or as part of multiple health behavior change (MHBC) interventions. To date little is known about the content of MHBC interventions as ... -
Which behaviour change techniques are most effective at increasing older adults self-efficacy and physical activity behaviour? A systematic review.
Mc Sharry, Jennifer (Springer Verlag, 2014-03-20)Background. Increasing self-efficacy is an effective mechanism for increasing physical activity, especially for older people. Purpose. The aim of this review was to identify behavior change techniques (BCTs) that ...