Browsing Public Health & Primary Care (Scholarly Publications) by Sponsor "Health Research Board (HRB)"
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Alcohol use among amateur sportsmen in Ireland
(2010)Background The objective of this study was to establish baseline data on alcohol consumption patterns, behaviours and harms among amateur sportsmen in the Republic of Ireland. Findings The study presents findings from ... -
An application of PRECIS-2 to evaluate trial design in a pilot cluster randomised controlled trial of a community-based smoking cessation intervention for women living in disadvantaged areas of Ireland
(2022)“We Can Quit2” (WCQ2) was a pilot cluster randomised controlled trial with an embedded process evaluation assessing the feasibility and acceptability of ‘We Can Quit’ (WCQ), a peer-delivered community-based stop-smoking ... -
Barriers and facilitators to adoption, implementation and sustainment of obesity prevention interventions in schoolchildren - a DEDIPAC case study
(2019)Background: The aim of the study was to explore the implementation of school based diet and physical activity interventions with respect to the barriers and facilitators to adoption, implementation and sustainability; ... -
Bordering on crisis: A qualitative analysis of focus group, social media, and news media perspectives on the Republic of Ireland-Northern Ireland border during the ?first wave? of the COVID-19 pandemic
(2021)Rationale International border controls were among the earliest and most effective of measures to constrain transmission of COVID-19. However, such measures are complex when established borders are open yet politically ... -
Conditions for successful implementation and transferability of good practice policies and multi-component interventions for dietary, physical activity and sedentary behaviours across Europe
(2016)To gain a better insight into the facilitators and barriers to successful implementation and transfer of multi-component interventions and policies addressing diet, physical activity (PA) and/or sedentary behaviours ... -
Contexts and mechanisms that promote access to healthcare for populations experiencing homelessness: a realist review
(2021)Objective The objective of this study was to identify and understand the health system contexts and mechanisms that allow for homeless populations to access appropriate healthcare when needed. Design A realist ... -
A cycle of brain gain, waste and drain - a qualitative study of non-Eu migrant doctors in Ireland
(2013)Background Ireland is heavily reliant on non-EU migrant health workers to staff its health system. Shortages of locally trained health workers and policies which facilitate health worker migration have contributed to ... -
Diagnostic accuracy systematic review of rectal bleeding in combination with other symptoms, signs and tests in relation to colorectal cancer
(2010)Background: Rectal bleeding is a recognised early symptom of colorectal cancer. This study aimed to assess the diagnostic accuracy of symptoms, signs and diagnostic tests in patients with rectal bleeding in relation ... -
The distribution of GPs in Ireland in relation to deprivation
(2010)he aim of this study was to describe the distribution GP services in Ireland with respect to deprivation. Seven percent of rural inhabitants live within walking distance of the nearest GP compared to 89% of city dwellers. ... -
Economic impact of hospital inpatient palliative care consultation: review of current evidence and directions for future research.
(2014)BACKGROUND: Maintaining the recent expansion of palliative care access in the United States is a recognized public health concern. Economic evaluation is essential to validate current provision and assess the case for ... -
The effect of the Irish smoke-free workplace legislation on smoking among bar workers
(2009)Background: On 29 March 2004, the Republic of Ireland (ROI) became the first EU country to introduce a nationwide ban on workplace smoking. While the focus of this measure was to protect worker health by reducing exposure ... -
The effectiveness of smoking cessation interventions for socio-economically disadvantaged women: A systematic review and meta-analysis
(2022)Introduction This systematic review and meta-analysis assessed the effectiveness of smoking cessation interventions among women smokers in low socio-economic status (SES) groups or women living in disadvantaged areas ... -
The effectiveness of smoking cessation interventions for socio-economically disadvantaged women: a systematic review and meta-analysis
(2022)Introduction: This systematic review and meta-analysis assessed the effectiveness of smoking cessation interventions among women smokers in low socio-economic status (SES) groups or women living in disadvantaged areas who ... -
Exploring barriers and enablers to the delivery of Making Every Contact Count brief behavioural interventions in Ireland: a cross-sectional survey study
(2023)Objectives The public health impact of the Irish Making Every Contact Count (MECC) brief intervention programme is dependent on delivery by health care professionals. We aimed to identify enablers and modifiable barriers ... -
Factors influencing adherence to a calorie posting policy in Irish public hospitals. SPHeRE Policy Brief
(SPHeRE, 2022)Evidence shows calorie posting has positive effects on consumer food choice and industry/catering practices; however, few studies report the extent to which calorie posting is implemented as designed. The current study ... -
A food service industry perspective on the barriers and facilitators to menu labelling implementation: A review of the evidence.
(2022)Evidence suggests menu labelling interventions should form part of a comprehensive approach to improve dietary habits; however, implementation challenges have arisen. This review highlights key factors that are most ...