The Role of Behavioral Science Theory in Development and Implementation of Public Health Interventions

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Social Learning Theory and the Health Belief Model

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Audit and feedback: effects on professional practice and healthcare outcomes

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Balancing biomedical and ecological perspectives in research framing of liver fluke and cholangiocarcinoma in NE Thailand

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Supervised Intensive Exercise for Strengthening Exercise Health Beliefs in Patients With Axial Spondyloarthritis: A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial

Bilberg, A., Dagfinrud, H. S., & Sveaas, S. H. (2021) · Arthritis Care & Research · doi:10.1002/acr.24556 · Cited by 17

A cluster-randomized trial study on effectiveness of health education based intervention (HEBI) in improving flood disaster preparedness among community in Selangor, Malaysia: a study protocol

Tariq, M. N. M., Shahar, H. K., Baharudin, M. R., Ismail, S. N. S., Manaf, R. A., Salmiah, M. S., Ahmad, J., & Muthiah, S. G. (2021) · BMC Public Health · doi:10.1186/s12889-021-11719-3 · Cited by 18

The HOME Study: Understanding How College Students at a Hispanic Serving Institution Coped with Food Insecurity in a Pandemic

Manboard, M., Johnson, C., Thornton, H., & Biediger‐Friedman, L. (2021) · International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health · doi:10.3390/ijerph182111087 · Cited by 18

Vaccination Intention and Behavior of the General Public in China: Cross-sectional Survey and Moderated Mediation Model Analysis

Yang, L., Ji, L., Wang, Q., Xu, Y. J., Yang, G., Cui, T., Shi, N., Zhu, L., Xiu, S., Jin, H., et al. (2022) · JMIR Public Health and Surveillance · doi:10.2196/34666 · Cited by 18

Improving Uptake of Emergency Department-initiated Buprenorphine: Barriers and Solutions

Kelly, T., Hawk, K. F., Samuels, E. A., Strayer, R. J., & Hoppe, J. A. (2022) · Western Journal of Emergency Medicine · doi:10.5811/westjem.2022.2.52978 · Cited by 18

Psychosocial factors related to sleep in adolescents and their willingness to participate in the development of a healthy sleep intervention: a focus group study

Vandendriessche, A., Verloigne, M., Boets, L., Joriskes, J., DeSmet, A., Dhondt, K., & Deforche, B. I. (2022) · BMC Public Health · doi:10.1186/s12889-022-14278-3 · Cited by 18

Sociocultural and structural influences on HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Engagement and Uptake among African American Young adults

Ayangeakaa, S., Kerr, J., Combs, R. M., Harris, L. M., Sears, J. S., Parker, K. A., & Sterrett-Hong, E. (2023) · BMC Public Health · doi:10.1186/s12889-023-16273-8 · Cited by 18

Bridging the gap in health literacy research: The inclusion of individuals with visual impairments

Choi, S., Nanda, P., Yuen, K., & Ong, K. (2023) · Patient Education and Counseling · doi:10.1016/j.pec.2023.107932 · Cited by 18

A canonical coalitional game model incorporating motivational psychology analysis for incentivizing stable direct energy trading in smart grid

Wang, Y., Jiang, A., Wang, R., & Tian, J. (2023) · Energy · doi:10.1016/j.energy.2023.129808 · Cited by 18

“We know what we should be eating, but we don’t always do that.” How and why people eat the way they do: a qualitative study with rural australians

Dyke, N. V., Murphy, M., & Drinkwater, E. J. (2024) · BMC Public Health · doi:10.1186/s12889-024-18432-x · Cited by 19

Workplace Abuse and Economic Exploitation of Children Working in the Streets of Latin American Cities

Pinzón-Rondón, Á. M., Botero, J. C., Benson, L., Briceño-Ayala, L., & Kanamori, M. (2010) · International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health · doi:10.1179/107735210799160354 · Cited by 18

Determining who responds better to a computer- vs. human-delivered physical activity intervention: results from the community health advice by telephone (CHAT) trial

Hekler, E. B., Buman, M. P., Otten, J. J., Castro, C. M., Grieco, L. A., Marcus, B. H., Friedman, R. H., Napolitano, M. A., & King, A. C. (2013) · International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity · doi:10.1186/1479-5868-10-109 · Cited by 18

The influence of beliefs on organ donation intention

Pauli, J., Basso, K., & Ruffatto, J. (2017) · International Journal of Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Marketing · doi:10.1108/ijphm-08-2016-0040 · Cited by 18

Theoretical frameworks informing family-based child and adolescent obesity interventions: A qualitative meta-synthesis

Alulis, S., & Grabowski, D. (2017) · Obesity Research & Clinical Practice · doi:10.1016/j.orcp.2017.08.001 · Cited by 18

Perceptions and attitudes of primary healthcare providers in Riyadh City, Saudi Arabia, toward the promotion of physical activity

Al-Ghamdi, S. H., Alajmi, M., Al-Gonaim, A., Al-Juhayyim, S., Alqasem, S., & Al-Tamimi, I. (2018) · International Journal of Health Promotion and Education · doi:10.1080/14635240.2018.1430601 · Cited by 18

A qualitative approach to understand antiretroviral therapy (ART) adherence for refugees living in Nakivale Refugee Settlement in Uganda

O’Laughlin, K. N., Rouhani, S. A., Kasozi, J., Greenwald, K. E., Perkons, N. R., Faustin, Z. M., Bassett, I. V., & Ware, N. C. (2018) · Conflict and Health · doi:10.1186/s13031-018-0145-1 · Cited by 18

Changing Behavior Using Theories at the Interpersonal, Organizational, Community, and Societal Levels

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Translation of findings from laboratory studies of food and alcohol intake into behavior change interventions: The experimental medicine approach.

Field, M., Christiansen, P., Hardman, C., Haynes, A., Jones, A., Reid, A. E., & Robinson, E. (2019) · Health Psychology · doi:10.1037/hea0001022 · Cited by 13

Analyzing the social context of health information and misinformation during the COVID-19 pandemic: a case of emerging inequities in Lebanon

Makhoul, J., Kabakian‐Khasholian, T., & Chaiban, L. (2021) · Global Health Promotion · doi:10.1177/1757975920984178 · Cited by 18

APLIKASI HEALTH BELIEF MODEL DALAM PENANGANAN PANDEMI COVID-19 DI PROVINSI DKI JAKARTA

Suryani, A. O., & Purwodiharjo, O. M. (2021) · Jurnal Perkotaan · doi:10.25170/perkotaan.v12i1.1262 · Cited by 18

Network-Exposure Severity and Self-Protective Behaviors: The Case of COVID-19

Litwin, H., & Levinsky, M. (2021) · Innovation in Aging · doi:10.1093/geroni/igab015 · Cited by 18

The Trial Using Motivational Interviewing and Positive Affect and Self-Affirmation in African-Americans with Hypertension (TRIUMPH): From theory to clinical trial implementation

Boutin‐Foster, C., Scott, E., Rodriguez, A., Ramos, R., Kanna, B., Michelen, W., Charlson, M. E., & Ogedegbe, G. G. (2013) · Contemporary Clinical Trials · doi:10.1016/j.cct.2013.02.002 · Cited by 18

Drilling Deeper into Toothbrushing Skills: is Proactive Interference an Under-Recognized Factor in Oral Hygiene Behavior Change?

Thavarajah, R., Kumar, M., Mohandoss, A. A., & Vernon, L. T. (2015) · Current Oral Health Reports · doi:10.1007/s40496-015-0053-z · Cited by 18

Study of the Sudanese perceptions of COVID-19: Applying the Health Belief ModelPreprint

Nasir, E. F., Almahdi, H. M., & Elhag, A. K. (2020) · medRxiv · doi:10.1101/2020.05.28.20115477 · Cited by 18

Motivating Older Adults with Cancer to Keep Moving: the Implications of Lifestyle Interventions on Physical Activity

Koll, T. T., Semin, J. N., Grieb, B. M., & Dale, W. (2017) · Current Oncology Reports · doi:10.1007/s11912-017-0623-4 · Cited by 16

Effect of Incorporating Genetic Testing Results into Nutrition Counseling and Care on Health Outcomes: An Evidence Analysis Center Systematic Review—Part II

Ellis, A., Rozga, M., Braakhuis, A., Monnard, C. R., Robinson, K., Sinley, R., Wanner, A., & Vargas, A. J. (2021) · Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics · doi:10.1016/j.jand.2020.02.009 · Cited by 27

The Influence of Parental Participation on Obesity Interventions in African American Adolescent Females: An Integrative Review

Nichols, M. G., Newman, S. D., Nemeth, L. S., & Magwood, G. (2015) · Journal of Pediatric Nursing · doi:10.1016/j.pedn.2014.12.004 · Cited by 17

Self-management interventions for skin care in people with a spinal cord injury: part 2—a systematic review of use of theory and quality of intervention reporting

Baron, J., Sullivan, K., Swaine, J. M., Aspinall, A., Jaglal, S. B., Presseau, J., Wolfe, D. L., & Grimshaw, J. (2018) · Spinal Cord · doi:10.1038/s41393-018-0136-5 · Cited by 19

Narrative Review of Web-based Healthy Lifestyle Interventions for Cancer Survivors

Williams, V. (2020) · Annals of Reviews & Research · doi:10.19080/arr.2020.05.555670 · Cited by 17

Factors associated with tobacco smoking among Saudi college students: A systematic review

Al-Otaibi, S. A., & Durgampudi, P. K. (2020) · Tobacco Prevention & Cessation · doi:10.18332/tpc/122444 · Cited by 17

User Testing to Drive the Iterative Development of a Strategy to Improve Implementation of Evidence-based Practices in School Mental Health

Duong, M. T., Cook, C. R., Lee, K., Davis, C. J., Vázquez-Colón, C. A., & Lyon, A. R. (2020) · Evidence-Based Practice in Child and Adolescent Mental Health · doi:10.1080/23794925.2020.1784052 · Cited by 19

Implementation Strategies for Interventions Aiming to Increase Participation in Mail-Out Bowel Cancer Screening Programs: A Realist Review

Myers, L. S., Goodwin, B. C., Ralph, N., Castro, Ó., & March, S. (2020) · Frontiers in Oncology · doi:10.3389/fonc.2020.543732 · Cited by 18

An Implementation Science Approach Improves Language Access in the Emergency Department

Taira, B. R., Onofre, L., Yaggi, C., Orue, A., Thyne, S. M., & Kim, H. L. (2021) · Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health · doi:10.1007/s10903-020-01127-x · Cited by 17

Trends in the Number of Behavioural Theory-Based Healthy Eating Interventions Inclusive of Dietitians/Nutritionists in 2000–2020

Luo, M., & Allman-Farinelli, M. A. (2021) · Nutrients · doi:10.3390/nu13114161 · Cited by 19

Social media-assisted interventions on human papillomavirus and vaccination-related knowledge, intention and behavior: a scoping review

Li, D., Fu, L., Yang, Y., & An, R. (2022) · Health Education Research · doi:10.1093/her/cyac007 · Cited by 20

Physical Activity in Adults With Crohn’s Disease: A Scoping Review

Neal, W. N., Jones, C. D., Pekmezi, D., & Motl, R. W. (2022) · Crohn s & Colitis 360 · doi:10.1093/crocol/otac022 · Cited by 17

Interventions to promote healthy lifestyle behaviors in children and adolescents in summer day camps: a scoping review

Larose, D., Chen, M. C.-S., Panahi, S., Yessis, J. L., Tremblay, A., & Drapeau, V. (2023) · BMC Public Health · doi:10.1186/s12889-023-15521-1 · Cited by 20

mHealth to improve implementation of TB contact investigation: a case study from Uganda

Gupta, A. J., Turimumahoro, P., Ochom, E., Ggita, J. M., Babirye, D., Ayakaka, I., Mark, D., Okello, D. A., Cattamanchi, A., Dowdy, D. W., et al. (2023) · Implementation Science Communications · doi:10.1186/s43058-023-00448-w · Cited by 18

Barriers and facilitators of adherence to awake prone positioning: a qualitative study using the COM-B model

Zhu, L., Ni, Z., Zhang, Y., Zhan, Y., Lan, M., & Zhao, R. (2023) · BMC Pulmonary Medicine · doi:10.1186/s12890-023-02561-x · Cited by 17

Behavioural Factors Influencing Consumer Acceptance of Sustainable Healthy Food: A Review and Research Agenda

Bourke, B. C., McCarthy, M. B., & McCarthy, S. N. (2024) · International Journal of Consumer Studies · doi:10.1111/ijcs.13078 · Cited by 17

The asthma knowledge and perceptions of older Australian adults: Implications for social marketing campaigns

Evers, U., Jones, S. C., Caputi, P., & Iverson, D. (2013) · Patient Education and Counseling · doi:10.1016/j.pec.2012.12.011 · Cited by 17

Evaluation of Overdose Prevention Trainings in New York City: Knowledge and Self-Efficacy among Participants 12 Months after Training

Maldjian, L., Siegler, A., & Kunins, H. V. (2016) · Substance Abuse · doi:10.1080/08897077.2015.1135850 · Cited by 17

Culture, management and finances as key aspects for healthy workplace initiatives

Waterworth, P., Pescud, M., Chappell, S. F., Davies, C., Roche, D., Shilton, T., Ledger, M., Slevin, T. J., & Rosenberg, M. (2016) · Health Promotion International · doi:10.1093/heapro/daw068 · Cited by 20

Intervention Mediators in a Randomized Controlled Trial to Increase Colonoscopy Uptake Among Individuals at Increased Risk of Familial Colorectal Cancer

Brumbach, B. H., Birmingham, W. C., Boonyasiriwat, W., Walters, S. T., & Kinney, A. Y. (2017) · Annals of Behavioral Medicine · doi:10.1007/s12160-017-9893-1 · Cited by 17

Beyond demographics: Missing sociodemographics in surgical research

Stadeli, K. M., Hantouli, M. N., Brewer, E. G., Austin, E. J., Doll, K. M., Lavallee, D. C., & Davidson, G. H. (2019) · The American Journal of Surgery · doi:10.1016/j.amjsurg.2019.07.038 · Cited by 17

‘Don’t know’ responding and estimates of perceived risk: failing to provide a ‘don’t know’ response systematically biases laypeople’s perceived risk estimates

Kiviniemi, M. T., Ellis, E. M., Orom, H., Waters, E. A., & Hay, J. L. (2020) · Health Risk & Society · doi:10.1080/13698575.2020.1714557 · Cited by 17

Sustainable changes in a worksite canteen: An exploratory study on the acceptance of guests

Lorenz, B. A.-S., & Langen, N. (2020) · Journal of Cleaner Production · doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2020.120737 · Cited by 20

Clinician's Guide to Evaluating and Developing eHealth Interventions for Mental Health

Ondersma, S. J., & Walters, S. T. (2020) · Psychiatric Research and Clinical Practice · doi:10.1176/appi.prcp.2020.20190036 · Cited by 18

Current perspectives on exercise training in the management of multiple sclerosis

Motl, R. W., & Sandroff, B. M. (2020) · Expert Review of Neurotherapeutics · doi:10.1080/14737175.2020.1796640 · Cited by 19

Designing Positive Behavior Change Experiences: a Systematic Review and Sentiment Analysis based on Online User Reviews of Fitness and Nutrition Mobile Applications

Pimenta, F., Lopes, L., Gonçalves, F., & Campos, P. (2020) · International Conference on Mobile and Ubiquitous Multimedia (MUM) · doi:10.1145/3428361.3428403 · Cited by 16

Behavioural interventions for CVD risk reduction for blue-collar workers: a systematic review

Crane, M. M., Halloway, S., Walts, Z. L., Gavin, K. L., Moss, A. M., Westrick, J. C., & Appelhans, B. M. (2021) · Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health · doi:10.1136/jech-2021-216515 · Cited by 18

Designing Persuasive Health Behavior Change Interventions

Lehto, T. (2011) · Springer eBooks · doi:10.1007/978-1-4614-1536-7_11 · Cited by 17

OH-BUDDY: Mobile Phone Texting Based Intervention for Diabetes and Oral Health Management

Ojo, A., Chatterjee, S., Neighbors, H. W., Piatt, G., Moulik, S., Neighbors, B. D., Abelson, J. M., Krenz, C. D., & Jones, D. (2015) · Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences (HICSS) · doi:10.1109/hicss.2015.102 · Cited by 17

Associations between physical activity and motivation, competence, functioning, and apathy in inhabitants with mental illness from a rural municipality: a cross-sectional study

Farholm, A., Sørensen, M., Halvari, H., & Hynnekleiv, T. (2017) · BMC Psychiatry · doi:10.1186/s12888-017-1528-3 · Cited by 26

Community Interventions to Increase Stroke Preparedness and Acute Stroke Treatment Rates

Kelly, K. M., Holt, K. T., Neshewat, G. M., & Skolarus, L. E. (2017) · Current Atherosclerosis Reports · doi:10.1007/s11883-017-0695-5 · Cited by 17

Systematic Review: Frameworks Used in School‐Based Interventions, the Impact on Hispanic Children's Obesity‐Related Outcomes

Andrade, J., Lotton, J. L., & Andrade, J. E. (2018) · Journal of School Health · doi:10.1111/josh.12693 · Cited by 17

Technology as a Platform for Improving Healthy Behaviors and Weight Status in Children and Adolescents: A Review

Lappan, L. (2015) · Obesity Open Access · doi:10.16966/2380-5528.109 · Cited by 18

Effect of Incorporating Genetic Testing Results into Nutrition Counseling and Care on Dietary Intake: An Evidence Analysis Center Systematic Review—Part I

Robinson, K., Rozga, M., Braakhuis, A., Ellis, A., Monnard, C. R., Sinley, R., Wanner, A., & Vargas, A. J. (2021) · Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics · doi:10.1016/j.jand.2020.04.001 · Cited by 20

Student perceptions of cannabis use

MacDougall, C., & Maston, M. (2021) · Journal of American College Health · doi:10.1080/07448481.2021.1910272 · Cited by 18

Developing a self-management intervention to manage hypermobility spectrum disorders (HSD) and hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS): an analysis informed by behaviour change theory

Bennett, S. E., Walsh, N., Moss, T., & Palmer, S. (2022) · Disability and Rehabilitation · doi:10.1080/09638288.2021.1933618 · Cited by 16

Older Adults’ Perceptions and Recommendations Regarding a Falls Prevention Self-Management Plan Template Based on the Health Belief Model: A Mixed-Methods Study

Vincenzo, J. L., Patton, S. K., Lefler, L. L., McElfish, P. A., Wei, J. Y., & Curran, G. M. (2022) · International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health · doi:10.3390/ijerph19041938 · Cited by 16

Explicating gender disparity in wearing face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic

Looi, K. H. (2022) · BMC Public Health · doi:10.1186/s12889-022-14630-7 · Cited by 18

Examining public health practitioners’ perceptions and use of behavioural sciences to design health promotion interventions

Bélanger‐Gravel, A., Janezic, I., Desroches, S., Paquette, M.-C., Therrien, F., Barnett, T. A., Lavoie, K., & Gauvin, L. I. (2023) · BMC Health Services Research · doi:10.1186/s12913-023-09455-y · Cited by 17

Factors associated with COVID-19 vaccine uptake in a US/Mexico border community: demographics, previous influenza vaccination, and trusted sources of health information

Lomeli, A., Escoto, A. A., Reyes, B. J., Burola, M. L., Calvillo, S. T., Villegas, I., Cohen, A. S., Laurent, L. C., Salgin, L., Stadnick, N. A., et al. (2023) · Frontiers in Public Health · doi:10.3389/fpubh.2023.1163617 · Cited by 16

Effectiveness of self-management interventions for long-term conditions in people experiencing socio-economic deprivation in high-income countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Okpako, T., Woodward, A., Walters, K. R., Davies, N., Stevenson, F. A., Nimmons, D., Chew-Graham, C. A., Protheroe, J., & Armstrong, M. (2023) · Journal of Public Health · doi:10.1093/pubmed/fdad145 · Cited by 18

Behavioural determinants shaping infection prevention and control behaviour among healthcare workers in Dutch general practices: a qualitative study reflecting on pre-, during and post-COVID-19 pandemic

Houben, F., den Heijer, C. D. J., van Hensbergen, M., Dukers–Muijrers, N. H. T. M., de Bont, E. G. P. M., & Hoebe, C. J. P. A. (2024) · BMC Family Practice · doi:10.1186/s12875-024-02304-9 · Cited by 16

Factors that influence participation in physical activity for people with bipolar disorder: a synthesis of qualitative evidence

McCartan, C. J., Yap, J., Best, P., Breedvelt, J., Breslin, G., Firth, J., Tully, M. A., Webb, P., White, C., Gilbody, S. M., et al. (2024) · Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews · doi:10.1002/14651858.cd013557.pub2 · Cited by 15

The feasibility, acceptance, and key features of a prevention-focused oral health education program for HIV+ adults

Vernon, L. T., Demko, C. A., Webel, A. R., & Mizumoto, R. M. (2013) · AIDS Care · doi:10.1080/09540121.2013.845291 · Cited by 16

Theoretical approaches of online social network interventions and implications for behavioral change: a systematic review

Arguel, A., Perez‐Concha, O., Li, S. Y. W., & Lau, A. Y. S. (2016) · Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice · doi:10.1111/jep.12655 · Cited by 16

Demographic, clinical, lifestyle-related, and social-cognitive correlates of physical activity in head and neck cancer survivors

Buffart, L. M., de Bree, R., Altena, M., van der Werff, S., Drossaert, C. H. C., Speksnijder, C. M., van den Brekel, M. W. M., Jager‐Wittenaar, H., Aaronson, N. K., & Stuiver, M. M. (2017) · Supportive Care in Cancer · doi:10.1007/s00520-017-3966-3 · Cited by 16

Social Media for Hepatitis B Awareness: Young Adult and Community Leader Perspectives

Cohen, C. A., Alber, J. M., Bleakley, A., Grossman, S., Freeland, C., Alarcon, K. C., & Merchant, R. M. (2018) · Health Promotion Practice · doi:10.1177/1524839918765438 · Cited by 16

Goal-setting and volitional behavioural change: Results from a school meals intervention with vitamin-A biofortified sweetpotato in Nigeria

Lagerkvist, C. J., Okello, J. J., Adekambi, S. A., Kwikiriza, N., Abidin, P. E., & Carey, E. E. (2018) · Appetite · doi:10.1016/j.appet.2018.06.038 · Cited by 17

Promoting guideline-based cancer genetic risk assessment for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer in ethnically and geographically diverse cancer survivors: Rationale and design of a 3-arm randomized controlled trial

Kinney, A. Y., Howell, R., Ruckman, R., McDougall, J. A., Boyce, T. W., Vicuña, B., Lee, J., Guest, D. D., Rycroft, R. K., Valverde, P., et al. (2018) · Contemporary Clinical Trials · doi:10.1016/j.cct.2018.09.005 · Cited by 17

A systematic literature review of persuasive architectural interventions for stimulating health behaviour

Hammink, J. H. W., Moor, N., & Mohammadi, M. (2019) · Facilities · doi:10.1108/f-07-2017-0065 · Cited by 16

Perception of the Effectiveness of Health-Related Campaigns among the Adult Population: An Analysis of Determinants

Duplaga, M. (2019) · International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health · doi:10.3390/ijerph16050791 · Cited by 16

A Qualitative Investigation of Factors that Influence School Employee Health Behaviors: Implications for Wellness Programming

Schultz, N. S., Chui, K. K. H., Economos, C. D., Lichtenstein, A. H., Volpe, S. L., & Sacheck, J. M. (2019) · Journal of School Health · doi:10.1111/josh.12831 · Cited by 16

Changing Behavior Using Social Identity Processes

Reynolds, K. J., Branscombe, N. R., Subašić, E., & Willis, L. (2020) · Cambridge University Press eBooks · doi:10.1017/9781108677318.016 · Cited by 21

Utilizing behavioral theories to explain hospital visitors’ observed hand hygiene behavior

Gaube, S., Schneider‐Brachert, W., Holzmann, T., Fischer, P., & Lermer, E. (2021) · American Journal of Infection Control · doi:10.1016/j.ajic.2021.01.003 · Cited by 18

Behavior Change Apps for Gestational Diabetes Management: Exploring Desirable Features

Kytö, M., Strömberg, L., Tuomonen, H., Ruonala, A., Koivusalo, S. B., & Jacucci, G. (2021) · International Journal of Human-Computer Interaction · doi:10.1080/10447318.2021.1987678 · Cited by 14

Precautionary behaviours of individuals with multimorbidity during the COVID-19 pandemic

Matos, A. D., Paiva, A. F. D., Cunha, C., & Voss, G. (2022) · European Journal of Ageing · doi:10.1007/s10433-021-00632-8 · Cited by 16

How is the NHS Low-Calorie Diet Programme expected to produce behavioural change to support diabetes remission: An examination of underpinning theory

Evans, T. S., Hawkes, R. E., Keyworth, C., Newson, L., Radley, D., Hill, A. J., Matu, J., & Ells, L. J. (2022) · British Journal of Diabetes · doi:10.15277/bjd.2022.341 · Cited by 16

Public health surveillance and the media: a dyad of panoptic and synoptic social control

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Personality development and health

Jackson, J. J., Weston, S. J., & Schultz, L. H. (2017) · Elsevier eBooks · doi:10.1016/b978-0-12-804674-6.00023-5 · Cited by 16

Skin cancer interventions across the cancer control continuum: Review of technology, environment, and theory

Taber, J. M., Dickerman, B. A., Okhovat, J., Geller, A. C., Dwyer, L. A., Hartman, A. M., & Perna, F. M. (2017) · Preventive Medicine · doi:10.1016/j.ypmed.2017.12.019 · Cited by 16

Segmenting Young Adult University Student’s Eating Behaviour: A Theory-Informed Approach

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Guidance for the Reporting of an Intervention's Theory

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Peer to Peer Energy Trading with Sustainable User Participation: A Game Theoretic ApproachPreprint

Tushar, W., Saha, T. K., Yuen, C., Liddell, P., Bean, R. W., & Poor, A. (2020) · doi:10.46855/2020.06.30.15.16.131967 · Cited by 16

“Not Everybody’s an Athlete, But They Certainly Can Move”: Facilitators of Physical Activity Maintenance in Older Adults in a Northern and Rural Setting

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Associations Between Cancer Fatalism, Causal Attributions, and Perceptions of Benefits and Barriers to Screening for Colorectal Cancer

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Effect of an IMB Model-Based Education on the Acceptability of HPV Vaccination Among College Girls in Mainland China: A Cluster RCT

Si, M., Su, X., Jiang, Y., Wang, W., Zhang, X., Gu, X., Ma, L., Li, J., Zhang, S., Ren, Z., et al. (2022) · Cancer Control · doi:10.1177/10732748211070719 · Cited by 15

Web-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Depression Among Homebound Older Adults: Development and Usability Study

Xiang, X., Kayser, J., Ash, S., Zheng, C., Sun, Y., Weaver, A., Dunkle, R. E., Blackburn, J. A., Halavanau, A., Xue, J., et al. (2023) · JMIR Aging · doi:10.2196/47691 · Cited by 14

“I Love Fruit But I Can’t Afford It”: Using Participatory Action Research to Develop Community-Based Initiatives to Mitigate Challenges to Chronic Disease Management in an African American Community Living in Public Housing

Rogers, C. C., Johnson, J. L., Nueslein, B., Edmunds, D., & Valdez, R. S. (2018) · Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities · doi:10.1007/s40615-018-0480-3 · Cited by 16

Social Ecological Factors of Sexual Subjectivity and Contraceptive Use and Access Among Young Women in the Northwest Territories, Canada

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Diversity in addiction publishing

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Effectiveness of the Fun for Wellness Online Behavioral Intervention to Promote Well-Being Actions in Adults With Obesity or Overweight: A Randomized Controlled Trial

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People’s perceptions on the use of human excreta for biogas generation in Ghana

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Conceptualization of college students’ COVID-19 related mask-wearing behaviors using the Multi-Theory Model of health behavior change

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COVID-19 vaccination intention and influencing factors among different occupational risk groups: a cross-sectional study

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A Systematic Narrative Review of Health Behaviour Theories, Foundations, Mechanisms and their Contemporary Applications

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Applications of Behavioral Change Theories and Models in Health Promotion Interventions: A Rapid Review

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Theory and Fundamentals of Health Promotion for Children and Adolescents

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The use of theory in health behavior research from 2000 to 2005: a systematic review

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Theories of behaviour and behaviour change across the social and behavioural sciences: a scoping review

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