Weight and health behaviours projects
All ARC OxTV projects with an element of either weight or health behaviours
Featured project
Priorities in Obesity and Weight-related Research: The POWER Survey
Changing Behaviours for Better Health and Preventing Disease Completed Priority Setting Weight, Health, and Behaviour
The POWER project saught to determine key research priorities in obesity and weight management by engaging the public, healthcare professionals, and policymakers in a democratic process, using surveys and workshops to create a list of critical, unanswered questions that will guide future research efforts to develop more effective interventions for obesity.
Evaluating Smoking Cessation Services in Citizens Advice Bureaus
This project evaluates a new smoking cessation service at Citizens Advice Bureaus, which combines brief advice, referral to support programs, and financial incentives, aimed at helping individuals in financial hardship quit smoking and improve their health.
Greater Manchester (GM) Social Housing Stop Smoking Pilot Initiative and Evaluation
The Greater Manchester Social Housing Stop Smoking Pilot evaluates tailored smoking cessation strategies for social housing residents, aiming to reduce smoking prevalence and associated health inequalities through stakeholder-engaged interventions.
Health Economic Aspects of Childhood Excess Weight
This project assesses the economic impact of childhood obesity in the UK, focusing on healthcare costs and quality of life outcomes, with the aim of informing effective prevention strategies and resource allocation.
Improving Activity-Based Social Prescribing
This study investigates the role of physical activities in social prescribing within UK primary care, aiming to enhance understanding of their effectiveness and the involvement of link workers and health coaches, with the goal of improving health outcomes through non-clinical community services.
Priorities in Obesity and Weight-related Research: The POWER Survey
The POWER project saught to determine key research priorities in obesity and weight management by engaging the public, healthcare professionals, and policymakers in a democratic process, using surveys and workshops to create a list of critical, unanswered questions that will guide future research efforts to develop more effective interventions for obesity.
REthiNking Approaches to Excess Weight in AdoLescents (RENEWAL)
Exploring innovative weight management strategies for adolescents, this study examines mobile apps and gathers insights from young people and their parents, aiming to develop tailored, effective solutions for healthier futures.
The role of lifestyle interventions in high-risk pregnancies
This project explores lifestyle interventions for high-risk pregnancies, particularly focusing on the DAPHNY App to support women with hypertension, aiming to promote healthy behaviours and enhance prenatal care.
Very Brief Opportunistic Advice on Smoking Cessation within Financial Guidance Services for People Living in Social Housing
This project evaluates the integration of smoking cessation advice within financial guidance services for social housing residents, assessing the feasibility and acceptability of providing health support in financial advice settings to improve both health outcomes and financial well-being.
WHEEL – Weight cHange for people with sErious mEntal iLlness
WHEEL focuses on improving access to weight management services for people with serious mental illnesses, aiming to reduce health risks and enhance overall wellbeing.