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  1. Article ; Online: What nurses can learn from the Mpox public health emergency of international concern.

    Gilmore, John P / Noone, Chris / Sibandze, Bongani T / Field, David J

    Journal of advanced nursing

    2024  

    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-03-13
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 197634-5
    ISSN 1365-2648 ; 0309-2402
    ISSN (online) 1365-2648
    ISSN 0309-2402
    DOI 10.1111/jan.16157
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  2. Article ; Online: Investigating the effect of undetectable = untransmittable message frames on HIV stigma: an online experiment.

    Coyne, Rory / Noone, Chris

    AIDS care

    2021  Volume 34, Issue 1, Page(s) 55–59

    Abstract: People living with HIV who maintain an undetectable viral load by adhering to antiretroviral therapy cannot transmit the virus to others. The present pre-registered study sought to investigate whether messages about this fact have the potential to ... ...

    Abstract People living with HIV who maintain an undetectable viral load by adhering to antiretroviral therapy cannot transmit the virus to others. The present pre-registered study sought to investigate whether messages about this fact have the potential to decrease HIV stigma, drawing on the framework of the Elaboration Likelihood Model to test variations in message framing, and measuring issue involvement as a covariate. Participants (
    MeSH term(s) Data Collection ; HIV Infections/drug therapy ; Homosexuality, Male ; Humans ; Male ; Social Stigma ; Viral Load
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-07-22
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Randomized Controlled Trial
    ZDB-ID 1012651-x
    ISSN 1360-0451 ; 0954-0121
    ISSN (online) 1360-0451
    ISSN 0954-0121
    DOI 10.1080/09540121.2021.1956415
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  3. Article ; Online: Awareness, Understanding and HIV Stigma in Response to Undetectable = Untransmittable Messages: Findings from a Nationally Representative Sample in the United Kingdom.

    Coyne, Rory / Walsh, Jane C / Noone, Chris

    AIDS and behavior

    2022  Volume 26, Issue 12, Page(s) 3818–3826

    Abstract: Undetectable = Untransmittable', or 'U = U', is a message which communicates the scientific consensus that people living with HIV who maintain an undetectable viral load cannot sexually transmit HIV to others. This research aimed to empirically test ... ...

    Abstract 'Undetectable = Untransmittable', or 'U = U', is a message which communicates the scientific consensus that people living with HIV who maintain an undetectable viral load cannot sexually transmit HIV to others. This research aimed to empirically test whether a protection-framed U = U message is more effective at decreasing HIV stigma and increasing perceived accuracy of U = U than a risk-framed message. A nationally representative UK sample (N = 707) completed an online experiment. Participants viewed one of two U = U messages (protection-framed or risk-framed) and completed an online questionnaire. No evidence of a difference in HIV stigma at post-test or in perceived accuracy of U = U was found between the two message frame conditions. A minority of participants were aware of U = U prior to participation. Post-intervention, the majority of participants rated U = U as at least somewhat accurate. Higher understanding of U = U was associated with lower post-test stigma following a protection-framed message. Following a brief intervention, among a sample predominantly unaware of U = U previously, there was an overall favourable rating of U = U. No evidence was found for an effect of message framing on HIV stigma or perceived accuracy of U = U, but participants who completed a pre-test measure of stigma rated U = U as less accurate.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; HIV Infections/drug therapy ; HIV Infections/prevention & control ; Viral Load ; Social Stigma ; Sexual Behavior ; United Kingdom/epidemiology
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-06-10
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1339885-4
    ISSN 1573-3254 ; 1090-7165
    ISSN (online) 1573-3254
    ISSN 1090-7165
    DOI 10.1007/s10461-022-03710-9
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  4. Article ; Online: A randomised active-controlled trial to examine the effects of an online mindfulness intervention on executive control, critical thinking and key thinking dispositions in a university student sample.

    Noone, Chris / Hogan, Michael J

    BMC psychology

    2018  Volume 6, Issue 1, Page(s) 13

    Abstract: Background: Arguments for including mindfulness instruction in higher education have included claims about the benefits of mindfulness practice for critical thinking. While there is theoretical support for this claim, empirical support is limited. The ... ...

    Abstract Background: Arguments for including mindfulness instruction in higher education have included claims about the benefits of mindfulness practice for critical thinking. While there is theoretical support for this claim, empirical support is limited. The aim of this study was to test this claim by investigating the effects of an online mindfulness intervention on executive function, critical thinking skills and associated thinking dispositions.
    Method: Participants recruited from a university were randomly allocated, following screening, to either a mindfulness meditation group or a sham meditation group. Both the researchers and the participants were blind to group allocation. The intervention content for both groups was delivered through the Headspace online application, an application which provides guided meditations to users. Both groups were requested to complete 30 guided mindfulness meditation sessions across a 6 week period. Primary outcome measures assessed mindfulness, executive functioning, critical thinking, actively open-minded thinking and need for cognition. Secondary outcome measures assessed wellbeing, positive and negative affect, and real-world outcomes.
    Results: In a series of full-information maximum likelihood analyses, significant increases in mindfulness dispositions and critical thinking scores were observed in both the mindfulness meditation and sham meditation groups. However, no significant effects of group allocation were observed for either primary or secondary measures. Furthermore, mediation analyses testing the indirect effect of group allocation through executive functioning performance did not reveal a significant result and moderation analyses showed that the effect of the intervention did not depend on baseline levels of the key thinking dispositions, actively open-minded thinking and need for cognition.
    Conclusion: No evidence was found to suggest that engaging in guided mindfulness practice for 6 weeks using the online intervention method applied in this study improves critical thinking performance. While further research is warranted, claims regarding the benefits of mindfulness practice for critical thinking should be tempered in the meantime.
    Trial registration: The study was initially registered in the AEA Social Science Registry before the recruitment was initiated (RCT ID: AEARCTR-0000756; 14/11/2015) and retrospectively registered in the ISRCTN registry ( RCT ID: ISRCTN16588423 ) in line with requirements for publishing the study protocol.
    MeSH term(s) Adult ; Executive Function/physiology ; Female ; Humans ; Male ; Mindfulness/methods ; Outcome Assessment, Health Care ; Students/psychology ; Telemedicine/methods ; Thinking/physiology ; Universities ; Young Adult
    Language English
    Publishing date 2018-04-05
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Randomized Controlled Trial
    ZDB-ID 2705921-2
    ISSN 2050-7283 ; 2050-7283
    ISSN (online) 2050-7283
    ISSN 2050-7283
    DOI 10.1186/s40359-018-0226-3
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  5. Article ; Online: Exploring factors that influence the practice of Open Science by early career health researchers: a mixed methods study.

    Zečević, Ksenija / Houghton, Catherine / Noone, Chris / Lee, Hopin / Matvienko-Sikar, Karen / Toomey, Elaine

    HRB open research

    2021  Volume 3, Page(s) 56

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    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-01-18
    Publishing country Ireland
    Document type Journal Article
    ISSN 2515-4826
    ISSN (online) 2515-4826
    DOI 10.12688/hrbopenres.13119.2
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  6. Article ; Online: Enhancing the implementation of the Making Every Contact Count brief behavioural intervention programme in Ireland: protocol for the Making MECC Work research programme.

    Meade, Oonagh / O'Brien, Maria / Mc Sharry, Jenny / Lawless, Agatha / Coughlan, Sandra / Hart, Jo / Hayes, Catherine / Keyworth, Chris / Lavoie, Kim L / Murphy, Andrew W / Murphy, Patrick / Noone, Chris / O'Reilly, Orlaith / Byrne, Molly

    HRB open research

    2022  Volume 5, Page(s) 6

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    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-01-18
    Publishing country Ireland
    Document type Journal Article
    ISSN 2515-4826
    ISSN (online) 2515-4826
    DOI 10.12688/hrbopenres.13481.1
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  7. Article: Sun, sea and sex: a review of the sex tourism literature.

    Lu, Timothy Siliang / Holmes, Andrea / Noone, Chris / Flaherty, Gerard Thomas

    Tropical diseases, travel medicine and vaccines

    2020  Volume 6, Issue 1, Page(s) 24

    Abstract: Background: Sex tourism is defined as travel planned specifically for the purpose of sex, generally to a country where prostitution is legal. While much of the literature on sex tourism relates to the commercial sex worker industry, sex tourism also ... ...

    Abstract Background: Sex tourism is defined as travel planned specifically for the purpose of sex, generally to a country where prostitution is legal. While much of the literature on sex tourism relates to the commercial sex worker industry, sex tourism also finds expression in non-transactional sexual encounters. This narrative review explores current concepts related to travel and sex, with a focus on trans-national sex tourism.
    Methods: The PubMed database was accessed to source relevant literature, using combinations of pertinent search terms. Only articles published in the English language were selected. Reference lists of published articles were also examined for relevant articles.
    Results: With regard to preferred destinations, South/Central America and the Caribbean were more likely to receive tourists looking for casual sex. Longer duration of travel, travelling alone or with friends, alcohol or drug use, being younger and being single were factors associated with higher levels of casual sex overseas. The majority of literature retrieved on sex workers focused on risk behaviours, sexually transmitted infections (STI), mobility of sex workers and how these factors affected their lives. Sex tourists require better access to effective methods of preventing HIV, such as pre-exposure prophylaxis, and better education on HIV prevention. Drugs and alcohol play a major role as risk factors for and cofactors in casual sexual behaviour while abroad.
    Conclusions: Travellers need to be informed of the increased risks of STI before travel. They should be aware of the local prevalence of STIs and the risks associated with their sexual practices when they travel, including engaging with commercial sex workers, having unprotected sexual intercourse and becoming victims of sexual violence.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-11-27
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2835327-4
    ISSN 2055-0936
    ISSN 2055-0936
    DOI 10.1186/s40794-020-00124-0
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  8. Article ; Online: Barriers to seasonal influenza vaccine uptake among health care workers in long-term care facilities: A cross-sectional analysis.

    Kenny, Eanna / McNamara, Áine / Noone, Chris / Byrne, Molly

    British journal of health psychology

    2020  Volume 25, Issue 3, Page(s) 519–539

    Abstract: Objectives The vaccination of health care workers (HCWs) against influenza is recommended by numerous public health authorities. Despite these recommendations, the rate of vaccine uptake is poor, particularly among those working in long-term care. The ... ...

    Abstract Objectives The vaccination of health care workers (HCWs) against influenza is recommended by numerous public health authorities. Despite these recommendations, the rate of vaccine uptake is poor, particularly among those working in long-term care. The current study aimed to use the theoretical domains framework to identify the barriers associated with influenza vaccine uptake among HCWs in long-term care facilities. Design The study employed a cross-sectional survey design. Methods HCWs (n = 372) at 21 long-term care facilities in the west of Ireland completed a paper-based questionnaire, which assessed the socio-demographic and psychosocial determinants associated with HCW influenza vaccine uptake. Results Findings indicated that a logistic regression using the theoretical domains framework demonstrated a strong ability to correctly classify whether or not HCWs received the influenza vaccine. Significant predictors of receiving the vaccine were past vaccination (OR = 16.16, 95% CI = 5.52-47.34), Goals (OR = 3.15, 95% CI = 1.63-6.06), Intentions (OR = 2.42, 95% CI = 1.23-4.77), Social influences (OR = 0.39, 95% CI = 0.18-0.84), and Reinforcement (OR = 0.46, 95% CI = 0.21-0.98). Conclusions This research identified the key psychological determinants associated with HCW vaccine uptake. Interventions that target the theoretical domains, Goals, Intentions, Social influences, and Reinforcement, may enhance vaccine uptake among HCW in long-term care facilities. Statement of contribution What is already known on this subject? Seasonal influenza vaccine uptake among health care workers in long-term care settings is suboptimal. Many socio-demographic, psychosocial, and organizational barriers to vaccination have been identified. However, few studies have explored the barriers to vaccination among health care workers in long-term care settings within a behaviour change theory framework. What does this study add? This is the first study to apply the theoretical domains framework to vaccination behaviour. Health care worker vaccine uptake was associated with having previously received the vaccine and the domains Goals, Intentions, Social influences, and Reinforcement. The findings suggest that interventions that target these domains may increase vaccine uptake among health care workers in long-term care facilities. Possible interventions could include vaccination action planning and promoting vaccination as a positive act rather than a professional responsibility.
    MeSH term(s) Attitude of Health Personnel ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Health Personnel ; Humans ; Influenza Vaccines ; Influenza, Human/prevention & control ; Ireland ; Long-Term Care ; Seasons ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; Vaccination
    Chemical Substances Influenza Vaccines
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-04-22
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2026500-1
    ISSN 2044-8287 ; 1359-107X
    ISSN (online) 2044-8287
    ISSN 1359-107X
    DOI 10.1111/bjhp.12419
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  9. Article: Studying Behaviour Change Mechanisms under Complexity.

    Heino, Matti T J / Knittle, Keegan / Noone, Chris / Hasselman, Fred / Hankonen, Nelli

    Behavioral sciences (Basel, Switzerland)

    2021  Volume 11, Issue 5

    Abstract: Understanding the mechanisms underlying the effects of behaviour change interventions is vital for accumulating valid scientific evidence, and useful to informing practice and policy-making across multiple domains. Traditional approaches to such ... ...

    Abstract Understanding the mechanisms underlying the effects of behaviour change interventions is vital for accumulating valid scientific evidence, and useful to informing practice and policy-making across multiple domains. Traditional approaches to such evaluations have applied study designs and statistical models, which implicitly assume that change is linear, constant and caused by independent influences on behaviour (such as behaviour change techniques). This article illustrates limitations of these standard tools, and considers the benefits of adopting a complex adaptive systems approach to behaviour change research. It (1) outlines the complexity of behaviours and behaviour change interventions; (2) introduces readers to some key features of complex systems and how these relate to human behaviour change; and (3) provides suggestions for how researchers can better account for implications of complexity in analysing change mechanisms. We focus on three common features of complex systems (i.e., interconnectedness, non-ergodicity and non-linearity), and introduce Recurrence Analysis, a method for non-linear time series analysis which is able to quantify complex dynamics. The supplemental website provides exemplifying code and data for practical analysis applications. The complex adaptive systems approach can complement traditional investigations by opening up novel avenues for understanding and theorising about the dynamics of behaviour change.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-05-14
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2651997-5
    ISSN 2076-328X
    ISSN 2076-328X
    DOI 10.3390/bs11050077
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  10. Article ; Online: A protocol for a randomised active-controlled trial to evaluate the effects of an online mindfulness intervention on executive control, critical thinking and key thinking dispositions in a university student sample.

    Noone, Chris / Hogan, Michael J

    BMC psychology

    2016  Volume 4, Page(s) 17

    Abstract: Background: While most modern research focuses on the clinical benefits of mindfulness, an emerging body of work suggests that mindfulness can facilitate self-regulation of everyday thinking in typically developing individuals. This behaviour is best ... ...

    Abstract Background: While most modern research focuses on the clinical benefits of mindfulness, an emerging body of work suggests that mindfulness can facilitate self-regulation of everyday thinking in typically developing individuals. This behaviour is best captured using critical thinking assessments. The aim of this paper is to describe a rigorous, pre-registered study which will investigate the effect of an online mindfulness intervention on Executive Functioning, critical thinking skills and associated thinking dispositions.
    Method: The design employed is a randomised-controlled 2 (condition) X 2 (time) parallel-group design which is explanatory in nature. A sample of at least 60 participants will be recruited from the pool of students at NUI Galway, with those between the ages of 18 and 65 with an adequate level of English included. Participants will be randomly assigned following screening, using block randomisation with a fixed block of 6 and a 1:1 ratio, to either the mindfulness meditation group or a sham meditation group. Both groups will be given access to the Headspace app. This is an app which provides guided meditations to users. Participants in each group will receive unique codes granting access to either the experimental or active-control intervention materials. Group allocation will be double-blinded. The primary outcome measures will assess mindfulness, executive functioning, critical thinking, actively open-minded thinking and need for cognition. Secondary outcome measures will assess eudaimonic and hedonic wellbeing, positive and negative affect, and real-world outcomes. These will be measured at baseline and at the end of the intervention. Manipulation checks will assess adherence to the intervention, meditation quality and task difficulty and enjoyment.
    Discussion: If this intervention proves effective, it will show the potential of mindfulness practice to facilitate everyday critical thinking and should stimulate more interest in this line of research. If ineffective, claims regarding mindfulness and thinking skills should be tempered. This research was funded by a Galway Doctoral Research Scholarship awarded to the first author and was facilitated by Headspace Inc. who provided the intervention materials. The trial is registered in the ISRCTN registry and any protocol amendments will be recorded there (RCT ID: ISRCTN16588423. Registered 7th January 2016).
    MeSH term(s) Adult ; Clinical Protocols ; Double-Blind Method ; Executive Function ; Humans ; Internet ; Meditation/methods ; Middle Aged ; Mindfulness/methods ; Mobile Applications/statistics & numerical data ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; Thinking ; Universities
    Language English
    Publishing date 2016-04-12
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Randomized Controlled Trial ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 2705921-2
    ISSN 2050-7283 ; 2050-7283
    ISSN (online) 2050-7283
    ISSN 2050-7283
    DOI 10.1186/s40359-016-0122-7
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