Increasing self-efficacy is generally considered to be an important mediator of the effects of
physical activity interventions. A previous review identified which behaviour change …

Many parents express concern that raising the issue of weight risks harming their child's
physical self-perceptions and wellbeing. Such concerns can deter families from engaging …

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) constitutes the most common liver disease
worldwide, and is frequently linked to the metabolic syndrome. The latter represents a …

OBJECTIVES: To explore the views of pre-and post-natal women and health professionals
regarding gestational weight gain. The health professionals' views concerning their …

Background Midwives are increasingly expected to promote healthy behaviour to women
and pregnancy is often regarded as a 'teachable moment'for health behaviour change. This …

Objectives Pregnancy may provide a 'teachable moment'for positive health behaviour
change, as a time when women are both motivated towards health and in regular contact …

Health psychology is at the forefront of developing and disseminating evidence, theories,
and methods that have improved the understanding of health behaviour change. However …

Physical activity is known to decline during pregnancy and the postnatal period, yet physical
activity is recommended during this time due to the significant health benefits for mothers …

Background: Lockdown measures have been enforced globally in response to the COVID-
19 pandemic. Given the comorbidity burden in women with polycystic ovary syndrome …

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic and the related lockdown measures presented a
significant risk to physical and mental wellbeing in affected populations. Women with …