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About University of Galway
About University of Galway
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Colleges & Schools
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Research & Innovation
Research & Innovation
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Guiding Breakthrough Research at University of Galway
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Accessibility & Language2014 Dissemination
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Book Chapter |
Holte, Arne; Barry, Margaret M; Bekkhus, Mona; Borge, Anne Inger Helmen; Bowes, Lucy; Casas, Ferran; Friborg, Oddgeir; Grinde, Bjørn; Headey, Bruce; Jozefiak, Thomas; Lekhal, Ratib; Marks, Nic; Muffels, Ruud; Nes, Ragnhild Bang; Røysamb, Espen; Thimm, Jens C; Torgersen, Svenn; Trommsdorff, Gisela; Veenhoven, Ruut; Vittersø, Joar; Waaktaar, Trine; Wagner, Gert G; Wang, Catharina Elisabeth Arfwedson; Wold, Bente; Zachrisson, Henrik Daae (2014) 'Psychology of child well-being' In: Ben-Arieh, A; Casas, F; Frønes,I; Korbin, J E(Eds.). Handbook of Child Well-Being. Netherlands : Springer. |
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Health Promotion Research Centre Research Activities January to December 2014. Galway: NUIG |
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Health Promotion Research Centre Research Summary of Activities. Galway: NUIG |
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Bulletin |
Burke, L., D’Eath, M. & Nic Gabhainn, S. (2014) Consulting stakeholders about dissemination. Bulletin |
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Bulletin |
John-Akinola, Y.O., Gavin, A., O’Higgins, S. & Nic Gabhainn, S. (2014) Taking part in school life – views of children. Bulletin |
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Bulletin |
Young, H., Burke, L., Nic Gabhainn, S. (2014) Contraceptive methods used by sexually active Irish adolescents. Bulletin |
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Educational Article |
Barry, MM; Clarke, A; Connolly, C; Dempsey, C; Gibson, I; Hanley, S et al (2014) Approaches to Cardiovascular Health and Diabetes Prevention. Galway: Educational Article |
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Other Journal |
Thomas, AA; Molcho, M (2014) 'Quality of life: rural vs urban cancer survivors' Cancer Professional, 8 (3) :10-12. |
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Peer Reviewed Journal |
Battel-Kirk, B; Barry, MM; van der Zanden, G; Contu, P; Gallardo, C; Martinez, A; Speller, V; Debenedetti, S (2014) 'Operationalising and piloting the IUHPE European accreditation system for health promotion'. Global Health Promotion, . |
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Peer Reviewed Journal |
Burke, L., Nic Gabhainn, S. & Young, H. (2014) 'Student sex: more or less risky than other young adults?'. Sex Education, . |
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Peer Reviewed Journal |
Cadogan, SL,Keane, E,Kearney, PM (2014) 'The effects of individual, family and environmental factors on physical activity levels in children: a cross-sectional study'. BMC pediatrics, 14 . |
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Peer Reviewed Journal |
Clarke, AM,Bunting, B,Barry, MM (2014) 'Evaluating the implementation of a school-based emotional well-being programme: a cluster randomized controlled trial of Zippy's Friends for children in disadvantaged primary schools'. Health Education Research, 29 :786-798. |
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Peer Reviewed Journal |
Daniels, N., Burke, L., O’Donnell, A., McGovern, O., Kelly, C., D’Eath, M. & Nic Gabhainn, S (2014) 'Expanding the role of young people in research: towards a better understanding of their lives'. Public Health and Governance, 12 (1). |
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Peer Reviewed Journal |
Daniels, N., Kelly, C., Molcho, M., Sixsmith, J., Byrne, M., Nic Gabhainn S. (2014) 'Investigating active travel to primary school in Ireland'. Health Education, 114 (6):501-515. |
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Peer Reviewed Journal |
Daniels, N., Kelly, C., Molcho, M., Sixsmith, J., Byrne, M., Nic Gabhainn S. (2014) 'Investigating active travel to primary school in Ireland'. Health Education, 114 (6):501-515. |
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Peer Reviewed Journal |
Daniels, N., Kelly, C., Molcho, M., Sixsmith, J., Byrne, M., Nic Gabhainn S. (2014) 'Investigating active travel to primary school in Ireland'. Health Education, 114 (6):501-515. |
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Peer Reviewed Journal |
Hodgins, M. (2014) 'Workplace mistreatment: Health, working environment and social and economic factors'. Health, . |
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Peer Reviewed Journal |
John-Akinola, Y. & Nic Gabhainn, S. (2014) 'Parental participation in primary schools: the views of parents and children'. Health Education, 114 (5):378-397. |
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Peer Reviewed Journal |
John-Akinola, Y.O., Gavin, A., O’Higgins, S. & Nic Gabhainn, S. (2014) 'Taking part in school life – the views of children'. Health Education, 114 (1):20-42. |
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Peer Reviewed Journal |
Keane E, Kearney PM, Perry IJ, Browne GM, Harrington JM (2014) 'Diet, physical activity, lifestyle behaviours and prevalence of childhood obesity in Irish children: the Cork Children’s Lifestyle Study (CCLaS) protocol'. JMIR research protocols, 3 (3). |
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Peer Reviewed Journal |
Keane E, Kearney PM, Perry IJ, Kelleher CC, Harrington JM (2014) 'Trends and prevalence of overweight and obesity in primary school aged children in the Republic of Ireland from 2002-2012: a systematic review'. BMC Public Health, 14 . |
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Peer Reviewed Journal |
Klimas, J,Tobin, H,Field, CA,O'Gorman, CSM,Glynn, LG,Keenan, E,Saunders, J,Bury, G,Dunne, C,Cullen, W (2014) 'Psychosocial interventions to reduce alcohol consumption in concurrent problem alcohol and illicit drug users'. Cochrane Database Of Systematic Reviews, (12). |
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Peer Reviewed Journal |
Klimas, J; Cullen, W; Field, C.A (2014) 'Problem alcohol use among problem drug users: development and content of clinical guidelines for general practice'. Irish Journal Of Medical Science, (183):89-101. |
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Peer Reviewed Journal |
Kuntsche, E., Nic Gabhainn, S., Roberts, C., Vieno, A., Windlin, B., Bendtsen, P., Hublet, A., Tynjala, J., Valimaa, R., Dankulincova, Z., Demetrovics, Z., Farkas, J., van der Sluijs, W., Aasvee, K., Gaspar de Matos, M., Mazur, J. & Wicki, M. (2014) 'Drinking motives and links to alcohol use in 13 European countries'. Journal Of Studies On Alcohol And Drugs, 75 (3):428-437. |
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Peer Reviewed Journal |
Lazzeri, G,Rossi, S,Kelly, C,Vereecken, C,Ahluwalia, N,Giacchi, MV (2014) 'Trends in thinness prevalence among adolescents in ten European countries and the USA (1998-2006): a cross-sectional survey'. Public Health Nutrition, 17 :2207-2215. |
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Peer Reviewed Journal |
Pearce, A; Timmons, A; O'Sullivan; Gallagher, P; Gooberman-Hill, R; Thomas, AA; Molcho, M; Butow, P; Sharp, L (2014) 'Long-term workforce participation patterns following head and neck cancer'. Journal Of Cancer Survivorship, . |
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Peer Reviewed Journal |
Sharp, L,Deady, S,Gallagher, P,Molcho, M,Pearce, A,Thomas, AA,Timmons, A,Comber, H (2014) 'The magnitude and characteristics of the population of cancer survivors: using population-based estimates of cancer prevalence to inform service planning for survivorship care'. BMC Cancer, 14 . |
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Peer Reviewed Journal |
Ter Bogt, T., de Looze, M., Molcho, M., Godeau, E., Hublet, A., Kokkevi, A., Kuntsche, E., Nic Gabhainn, S., Franelic, I., Simons-Morton, B., Vieno, A., Vollebergh, W. & Pickett, W (2014) 'Do societal wealth, family affluence and gender account for trends in adolescent cannabis use?'. Addiction, 109 (2):273-283. |
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Peer Reviewed Journal |
ter Bogt, TFM,de Looze, M,Molcho, M,Godeau, E,Hublet, A,Kokkevi, A,Kuntsche, E,Gabhainn, SN,Franelic, IP,Simons-Morton, B,Sznitman, S,Vieno, A,Vollebergh, W,Pickett, W (2014) 'Do societal wealth, family affluence and gender account for trends in adolescent cannabis use? A 30 country cross-national study'. Addiction, 109 :273-283. |
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Peer Reviewed Journal |
Thomas, AA,Timmons, A,Molcho, M,Pearce, A,Gallagher, P,Butow, P,O'Sullivan, E,Gooberman-Hill, R,O'Neill, C,Sharp, L (2014) 'Quality of life in urban and rural settings: A study of head and neck cancer survivors'. Oral Oncology-European Journal Of Cancer Part B, 50 :676-682. |
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Peer Reviewed Journal |
Van Lente, E., & Power, M. (2014) 'Standardising assessment and care planning in Ireland'. Quality In Ageing, 15 (1):46-60. |
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Peer Reviewed Journal |
Vereecken, C, Covents, M, Huybrechts, I, Kelly, C, Maes, L (2014) 'Changes in children's food group intake from age 3 to 7 years: comparison of a FFQ with an online food record'. British Journal Of Nutrition, 112 :269-276. |
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Published Report |
Barry, MM; Battel-Kirk, Barbara; Dempsey, Colette (2014) Health Promotion Workforce Capacity. Oxford Bibliographies in Public Health. Oxford University Press, . |
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Published Report |
Barry, MM; Clarke, AM; Petersen (2014) Priorities for implementing the promotion of mental health and primary prevention of mental disorder: Technical Evidence Paper. HPRC, NUI Galway, . |
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Published Report |
Barry, MM; Petersen, I (2014) Promotion of Mental Health and Primary Prevention of Mental Disorders: Priorities for Implementation, An Evidence Brief. HPRC, NUI Galway, . |
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Published Report |
Barry, MM; Petersen, I; Clarke A; Jorm, A; Arensman, E (2014) Promotion of mental health and prevention of mental disorders- what works?. Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal, WHO, EMRO, . |
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Published Report |
Brady, B., Nic Gabhainn, S., Canavan, J., Gaweski, J. (2014) ‘Here you feel more comfortable to talk’: An evaluation of Foróige’s REAL U: Relationships Explored and Life Uncovered programme. Foróige Best Practice Unit, . |
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Published Report |
Clarke, AM; Kuosmanen, T; Chambers, D; Barry, MM (2014) Bridging the Digital Disconnect: Exploring Youth, Education, Health and Mental Health Professionals’ Views on Using Technology to Promote Young People’s Mental Health. HPRC; Inspire Ireland Foundation; Young & Well Cooperative Research Centre, . |
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Published Report |
D’Eath, M; Barry, MM; Sixsmith, J (2014) A Rapid Evidence Review of Health Advocacy for Communicable Diseases. ECDC, . |
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Published Report |
Daniels, N., Burke, L., O’Donnell, A., McGovern, O., Kelly, C. & Nic Gabhainn, S. (2014) Participation of young people in a national research project: identifying new priorities for the Health Behaviour in School-aged Children study 2014. Department of Children and Youth Affairs, . |
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Published Report |
EXPH (2014) Definition and Endorsement of Criteria to Identify Priority Areas When Assessing the Performance of Health Systems. DG SANCO, European Commission, . |
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Published Report |
EXPH (2014) Definition of a Frame of Reference in Relation to Primary Care with a Special Emphasis on Financing Systems and Referral Systems. DG SANCO European Commission, . |
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Published Report |
EXPH (2014) Future EU Agenda on quality of health care with a special emphasis on patient safety. DG SANCO, European Commission, . |
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Published Report |
EXPH (2014) Health and Economic Analysis for an Evaluation of the Public-Private Partnerships in Health Care Delivery across Europe. DG SANCO, European Commission, . |
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Published Report |
Sixsmith, J; Doyle, P; D’Eath, M and Barry, MM (2014) Health Communication and its Role in the Prevention and Control of Communicable Diseases in Europe- Current evidence, practice and future developments. ECDC, . |
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Published Report |
Sixsmith, J; Doyle, P; D’Eath, M and Barry, MM (2014) Health Communication and its Role in the Prevention and Control of Communicable Diseases in Europe- Current evidence, practice and future developments. ECDC, . |
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Published Report |
Sixsmith, J; Fox, K-A; Doyle, P; Barry, MM (2014) A Literature Review on Health Communication Campaign Evaluation with Regard to the Prevention and Control of Communicable Diseases in Europe. ECDC, . |
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Reviews |
Klimas, J,Tobin, H,Field, CA,O'Gorman, CSM,Glynn, LG,Keenan, E,Saunders, J,Bury, G,Dunne, C,Cullen, W (2014) Psychosocial interventions to reduce alcohol consumption in concurrent problem alcohol and illicit drug users. Reviews |
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Technical Publication |
Fox, K.A., Kelly, C., Molcho, M. & Nic Gabhainn, S. (2014) Learning about Middle Childhood: surveying health and well-being among nine year olds. Galway: Technical Publication |
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Technical Publication |
Fox, K.A., Kelly, C., Molcho, M. & Nic Gabhainn, S. (2014) Learning about Middle Childhood: surveying health and well-being among nine year olds. Galway: Technical Publication |
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Technical Publication |
Fox, K.A., Kelly, C., Molcho, M. & Nic Gabhainn, S. (2014) Learning about Middle Childhood: surveying health and well-being among nine year olds. Galway: Technical Publication |
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Conference Contribution |
Barry, MM (2014) Advice from a Successful Coordinator: Lessons learned from the CompHP Project [Invited Lecture] Health Research Board & European Commission Information Day on European Commission Public Health Programme Dublin, 04/06/2014-04/06/2014. |
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Conference Contribution |
Barry, MM (2014) Closing the implementation gap in mental health promotion [Keynote Address] Unlocking the Potential: Building Workforce Capacity for Mainstreaming Mental Health Promotion Mental Health Promotion Winter Institute, Winnipeg, Canada, 12/03/2014-12/11/2014. |
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Conference Contribution |
Barry, MM (2014) Developing workforce capacity and competencies for mental health promotion [Keynote Address] Unlocking the Potential: Building Workforce Capacity for Mainstreaming Mental Health Promotion Mental Health Promotion Winter Institute, Winnipeg, Canada, 12/03/2014-12/03/2014. |
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Conference Contribution |
Barry, MM (2014) Health Communication for the Prevention and Control of Communicable Diseases in Europe: Current evidence, practice and implications for capacity development [Invited Lecture] European Public Health Association Annual Conference Glasgow, 20/11/2014-22/11/2014. |
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Conference Contribution |
Barry, MM (2014) Implementing a whole school approach to mental health promotion: does the focus of research and practice need to change? Ignite plenary presentation [Plenary Lecture] School Mental Health International Leadership Exchange Pre-conference meeting Imperial College, London, 23/09/2014-23/09/2014. |
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Conference Contribution |
Barry, MM (2014) Implementing mental health promoting schools [Plenary Lecture] The 4th Schools for Health in Europe Summer School University of Limerick, 25/06/2014-25/06/2014. |
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Conference Contribution |
Barry, MM (2014) Implementing mental health promoting schools: Evidence and principles of effective practice [Keynote Address] First Forum of the Cantabrian Health Promoting Schools Network Santander, Spain, 22/05/2014-22/05/2014. |
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Conference Contribution |
Barry, MM (2014) Implementing school-based mental health promotion interventions [Keynote Address] Unlocking the Potential: Building Workforce Capacity for Mainstreaming Mental Health Promotion Mental Health Promotion Winter Institute, Winnipeg, Canada, 11/03/2014-04/03/2014. |
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Conference Contribution |
Barry, MM (2014) Mainstreaming mental health promotion [Keynote Address] Unlocking the Potential: Building Workforce Capacity for Mainstreaming Mental Health Promotion Mental Health Promotion Winter Institute, Winnipeg, Canada, 12/03/2014-12/03/2014. |
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Conference Contribution |
Barry, MM (2014) Plenary Session: Promoting Mental Health Across Sectors: Implementing Mental Health and Wellbeing in All Policies – International Perspectives [Keynote Address] The 8th World Congress on the Promotion of Mental Health and the Prevention of Mental and Behavioural Disorders London, 24/09/2014-26/09/2014. |
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Conference Contribution |
Barry, MM; Clarke A; Kuosmanen, T (2014) Using technologies to promote mental health and wellbeing. Symposium presentation: Bridging the Digital Disconnect: the role of online technologies in supporting young people’s mental health [Invited Oral Presentation] The 8th World Congress on the Promotion of Mental Health and the Prevention of Mental and Behavioural Disorders London, 24/09/2014-26/09/2014. |
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Conference Contribution |
Callaghan, M., Kelly, C. & Molcho, M. (2014) Cyber bullying among post-primary school students in Ireland - a pilot study [Oral Presentation] Children's Research Network PhD symposium Dublin, 22/08/2014-22/08/2014. |
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Conference Contribution |
McKenna, V; Barry, MM (2014) Examining health literacy practices: a qualitative approach [Oral Presentation] Health Literacy: Healthy Living Keele University, UK, 20/06/2014-20/06/2014. |
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Conference Contribution |
Petersen, I; Barry, MM (2014) Mental health promotion & prevention and mental health literacy [Invited Lecture] WHO Inter-country Meeting to Scale Up Action on Mental Health in the Eastern Mediterranean Region Cairo, Egypt, 15/09/2014-17/09/2014. |
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Conference Paper |
Hogan, V., Hodgins, M. & Hogan, M. (2014) Post-work recovery and psychological detachment in academia: results from a diary study. Conference Paper |
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Conference Paper |
Hogan, V., Hodgins, M. & Hogan, M. (2014) Post-work recovery and psychological detachment in academia: results from a diary study. Conference Paper |
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Conference Poster |
Burke, M., Carroll, C., Hodgins, M., Lyons, R., McDarby, G., & Power, M. (2014) Driving healthcare change through health and social care professionals research. Conference Poster |
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Conference Publication |
Brady, B., Nic Gabhainn, S., Canavan, J., Gaweski, J. (2014) ‘Here you feel more comfortable to talk’: An evaluation of Foroige’s REAL U: Relationships Explored and Life Uncovered programme What’s Working for Young People International Conference |
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Conference Publication |
Callaghan, M., Kelly, C. & Molcho, M. (2014) Cyber bullying among post-primary school students in Ireland - a pilot study Children's Research Network PhD Symposium Dublin, |
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Conference Publication |
Callaghan, M., Kelly, C. & Molcho, M. (2014) Cyber bullying among post-primary school students in Ireland - a pilot study Children's Research Network PhD Symposium Dublin, |
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Conference Publication |
Callaghan, M., Kelly, C. & Molcho, M. (2014) Cyber bullying among post-primary school students in Ireland - a pilot study Children's Research Network PhD Symposium Dublin, |
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Conference Publication |
Callaghan, M., Molcho, M., Nic Gabhainn, S. & Kelly, C. (2014) The foodscape of post-primary schools in Ireland 2014 HBSC Spring meeting Czech Republic, |
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Conference Publication |
Callaghan, M., Molcho, M., Nic Gabhainn, S. & Kelly, C. (2014) The foodscape of post-primary schools in Ireland 2014 HBSC Spring meeting Czech Republic, |
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Conference Publication |
Callaghan, M., Molcho, M., Nic Gabhainn, S. & Kelly, C. (2014) The foodscape of post-primary schools in Ireland 2014 HBSC Spring meeting Czech Republic, |
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Conference Publication |
Callaghan, M., Molcho, M., Nic Gabhainn, S. & Kelly, C. (2014) The foodscape of post-primary schools in Ireland 2014 HBSC Spring meeting Czech Republic, |
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Conference Publication |
Callaghan, M., Molcho, M., Nic Gabhainn, S. & Kelly, C. (2014) Towards building healthy school communities through healthy food access Health Promotion Research Centre 18th Annual Summer Conference: Applying the principles of health promotion to population health improvement |
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Conference Publication |
Callaghan, M., Molcho, M., Nic Gabhainn, S. & Kelly, C. (2014) Towards building healthy school communities through healthy food access Health Promotion Research Centre 18th Annual Summer Conference: Applying the principles of health promotion to population health improvement |
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Conference Publication |
Callaghan, M., Molcho, M., Nic Gabhainn, S. & Kelly, C. (2014) Towards building healthy school communities through healthy food access Health Promotion Research Centre 18th Annual Summer Conference: Applying the principles of health promotion to population health improvement |
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Conference Publication |
Callaghan, M., Molcho, M., Nic Gabhainn, S. & Kelly, C. (2014) Towards building healthy school communities through healthy food access Health Promotion Research Centre 18th Annual Summer Conference: Applying the principles of health promotion to population health improvement |
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Conference Publication |
Daniels, N., Burke, L., O’Donnell, A., McGovern, O., Murphy, C., Kelly, C. & Nic Gabhainn, S. (2014) Youth Participation in the 2014 HBSC research process: An overview 18th Annual Health Promotion Conference: Applying the Principles of Health Promotion to Population Health Improvement Galway, |
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Conference Publication |
Fox, K. A., Kelly, C., & Molcho, M. (2014) Alcohol Marketing and Young People’s Health Applying the Principles of Health Promotion to Population Health Improvement Galway, |
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Conference Publication |
Fox, K. A., Kelly, C., & Molcho, M. (2014) Alcohol Marketing and Young People’s Health Applying the Principles of Health Promotion to Population Health Improvement Galway, |
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Conference Publication |
Hogan, V., Hodgins, M. & Hogan, M. (2014) Post-work recovery and psychological detachment in academia: results from a seven day diary study Irish Ergonomics Society Annual Conference NUI Galway, |
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Conference Publication |
Hogan, V., Hodgins, M. & Hogan, M. (2014) Post-work recovery and psychological detachment in academia: results from a seven day diary study Irish Ergonomics Society Annual Conference NUI Galway, |
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Conference Publication |
Hogan, V., Hodgins, M. & Hogan, M. (2014) Workaholism, recovery and detachment from work among Irish academics 11th EAOHP Conference, Looking at the past - planning for the future: Capitalizing on OHP multidisciplinarity London, |
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Conference Publication |
Hogan, V., Hodgins, M. & Hogan, M. (2014) Workaholism, recovery and detachment from work among Irish academics 11th EAOHP Conference, Looking at the past - planning for the future: Capitalizing on OHP multidisciplinarity London, |
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Conference Publication |
Kelly, C; Ojala, K; Välimaa, R; Paakkari, L; Tynjälä, J; Ng, K; Fox, K.A; Burke, L; and Clarke, N. (2014) Examining school children’s responses to a food frequency questionnaire Applying the Principles of Health Promotion to Population Health Improvement Galway, 11/06/2014- |
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Conference Publication |
Kenny, U., Kelly, C., Molcho, M., Fox, K. A. & Burke, L. (2014) What influences adolescent body image in Ireland? Applying the Principles of Health Promotion to Population Health Improvement |
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Conference Publication |
Kenny, U., Kelly, C., Molcho, M., Fox, K. A. & Burke, L. (2014) What influences adolescent body image in Ireland? Applying the Principles of Health Promotion to Population Health Improvement |
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Conference Publication |
Power M (2014) Exploring interdisciplinary perspectives: Social care and medical students' views surrounding the covert administration of medicines Driving healthcare change through health and social care professionals research Dublin, Ireland, |
