Article
Identifying barriers and facilitators to increase fibre intakes in UK Primary school children and exploring the acceptability of intervention components: a UK qualitative study
Donin AS, Goldsmith LP, Sharp C, Wahlich C, Whincup PH & Ussher MH (2024) Identifying barriers and facilitators to increase fibre intakes in UK Primary school children and exploring the acceptability of intervention components: a UK qualitative study. Public Health Nutrition, 27 (1). https://doi.org/10.1017/S1368980024000089
Article
Vaping during pregnancy: A systematic review of health outcomes
Ussher M, Fleming J & Brose L (2024) Vaping during pregnancy: A systematic review of health outcomes. BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 24 (435).
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Smoking, nicotine and pregnancy 2 (SNAP2) trial: protocol for a randomised controlled trial of an intervention to improve adherence to nicotine replacement therapy in pregnancy
Clark M, Cooper S, Naughton F, Ussher M, Emery J, McDaid L, Thomson R, Phillips L, Bauld L, Aveyard P, Torgerson D, Berlin I, Lewis S, Parrott S & Hewitt C (2024) Smoking, nicotine and pregnancy 2 (SNAP2) trial: protocol for a randomised controlled trial of an intervention to improve adherence to nicotine replacement therapy in pregnancy. BMJ Open, 14, Art. No.: e087175. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2024-087175
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Facilitators and Barriers to Vaccination Uptake in Pregnancy: A Qualitative Systematic Review
Razai MS, Mansour R, Ravindran P, Freeman S, Mason-Apps C, Morris J, Majeed A, Hargreaves S, Ussher M & Oakeshott P (2024) Facilitators and Barriers to Vaccination Uptake in Pregnancy: A Qualitative Systematic Review. PLoS ONE. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0298407
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Effect of 3 months and 12 months of financial incentives on 12-month postpartum smoking cessation maintenance: a randomised controlled trial
Ussher M, Best C, Lewis S, McKell J, Coleman T, Cooper S, Orton S & Bauld L (2024) Effect of 3 months and 12 months of financial incentives on 12-month postpartum smoking cessation maintenance: a randomised controlled trial. Addiction. https://doi.org/10.1111/add.16487
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Participatory development of an mHealth intervention delivered in general practice to increase physical activity and reduce sedentary behaviour of patients with prediabetes and type 2 diabetes (ENERGISED)
Novak J, Jurkova K, Lojkaskova A, Jaklova A, Kuhnova J, Pfeiferova M, Kral N, Janek M, Omcirk D, Malisova K, Maes I, Van Dyck D, Wahlich C, Ussher M & Elavsky S (2024) Participatory development of an mHealth intervention delivered in general practice to increase physical activity and reduce sedentary behaviour of patients with prediabetes and type 2 diabetes (ENERGISED). BMC Public Health, 24, Art. No.: 927. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-024-18384-2
Article
Understanding the impact of COVID-19 on women’s access to and experiences of contraceptive services in England: a qualitative study
McMillan L, Gadsby E, Howell R, Ussher M, Hunt K & Ford A (2024) Understanding the impact of COVID-19 on women’s access to and experiences of contraceptive services in England: a qualitative study. BMJ Sexual & Reproductive Health. https://doi.org/10.1136/+bmjsrh-2023-202206
Conference Paper (unpublished)
Women’s experiences of accessing contraceptive services since March 2020: qualitative findings
McMillan L, Gadsby E, Howell R, Ussher M, Hunt K & Ford A (2024) Women’s experiences of accessing contraceptive services since March 2020: qualitative findings. UKSBM, Glasgow, Scotland, 13.03.2024.
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BabyBathe study protocol: A randomised controlled feasibility trial to change baby bathing practice during the first months of life
Perkin M, Ussher M, Goldsmith LP, Flohr C, Roberts A, Cornelius V, Wahlich C, Willis K & Boyle RJ (2024) BabyBathe study protocol: A randomised controlled feasibility trial to change baby bathing practice during the first months of life. Clinical and Experimental Allergy. https://doi.org/10.1111/cea.14464
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Development of an intervention for reducing infant bathing frequency
Ussher M, Goldsmith L, Perkin M, Wahlich C, Chandrasekaran L, Cornelius V, Boyle R, Flohr C, Roberts R, Willis K & Ussher M (2024) Development of an intervention for reducing infant bathing frequency. Goldsmith L (Research Group), Perkin M (Research Group), Wahlich C (Research Group), Chandrasekaran L (Research Group), Cornelius V (Research Group), Boyle R (Research Group), Flohr C (Research Group), Roberts A (Research Group), Willis K (Research Group) & Ussher M (Research Group) PLoS ONE.
Article
Interventions to increase vaccination against COVID-19, influenza and pertussis during pregnancy: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Razai MS, Mansour R, Goldsmith L, Freeman S, Mason-Apps C, Ravindran P, Kooner P, Berendes S, Morris J, Majeed A, Ussher M, Hargreaves S & Oakeshott P (2023) Interventions to increase vaccination against COVID-19, influenza and pertussis during pregnancy: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Travel Medicine, 30 (8), Art. No.: taad138. https://doi.org/10.1093/jtm/taad138
Article
Peer support for discharge from inpatient to community mental health care: the ENRICH research programme
Gillard S, Foster R, White S, Healey A, Bremner S, Gibson S, Goldsmith L, Lucock M, Marks J, Morshead R, Patel A, Patel S, Repper J, Rinaldi M & Ussher M (2023) Peer support for discharge from inpatient to community mental health care: the ENRICH research programme. Programme Grants for Applied Research, 11 (8). https://doi.org/10.3310/lqkp9822
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Safety of e-cigarettes and nicotine patches as stop-smoking aids in pregnancy: Secondary analysis of the Pregnancy Trial of E-cigarettes and Patches (PREP) randomised controlled trial
Ussher M, Pesola F, Myers Smith K, Phillips-Waller A, Przulj D, Griffiths C, Walton R, McRobbie H, Coleman T, Lewis S, Whitemore R, Clark M, Ussher M, Sinclair L, Seager E, Cooper S, Bauld L, Naughton F, Sasieni P, Manyonda I & Hajek P (2023) Safety of e-cigarettes and nicotine patches as stop-smoking aids in pregnancy: Secondary analysis of the Pregnancy Trial of E-cigarettes and Patches (PREP) randomised controlled trial. Addiction.
Article
Barriers and facilitators to physical activity for people with persistent musculoskeletal pain: systematic review and synthesis using the Theoretical Domains Framework
Booth G, D’Lima D, Gilbert A, Greenwood J, Sharma N, Howarth A, Hurley M & Ussher M (2023) Barriers and facilitators to physical activity for people with persistent musculoskeletal pain: systematic review and synthesis using the Theoretical Domains Framework. European Journal of Physiotherapy. https://doi.org/10.1080/21679169.2023.2276714
Letter
Routine infant skincare advice in the UK: a cross-sectional survey
Goldsmith LP, Roberts A, Flohr C, Boyle RJ, Ussher M & Perkin MR (2023) Routine infant skincare advice in the UK: a cross-sectional survey. Clinical and Experimental Allergy. https://doi.org/10.1111/cea.14407
Article
BabyBreathe trial: protocol for a randomised controlled trial of a complex intervention to prevent postpartum return to smoking
Notley C, Brown TJ, Bauld L, Clark AB, Duneclift S, Gilroy V, Harris T, Hardeman W, Holland R, Howard G, Man M, Naughton F, Smith D, Turner D & Ussher M (2023) BabyBreathe trial: protocol for a randomised controlled trial of a complex intervention to prevent postpartum return to smoking. BMJ Open, 13 (9), Art. No.: e076458. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2023-076458
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Helping pregnant smokers quit: a multi-centre randomised controlled trial of electronic cigarettes versus nicotine replacement therapy
Przulj D, Pesola F, Myers Smith K, McRobbie H, Coleman T, Lewis S, Griffith C, Walton R, Whitemore R, Clark M, Ussher M, Sinclair L, Seager E, Cooper S & Bauld L (2023) Helping pregnant smokers quit: a multi-centre randomised controlled trial of electronic cigarettes versus nicotine replacement therapy. Health Technology Assessment, 27 (13), pp. 1-53. https://doi.org/10.3310/agth6901
Article
Predictors of engagement with peer support: analysis of data from a randomised controlled trial of one-to-one peer support for discharge from inpatient psychiatric care
White S, Bhattacharya R, Bremner S, Faulkner A, Foster R, Gibson S, Goldsmith L, Harnett D, Lucock M, Patel A, Priebe S, Repper J, Rinaldi M, Salla A & Ussher M (2023) Predictors of engagement with peer support: analysis of data from a randomised controlled trial of one-to-one peer support for discharge from inpatient psychiatric care. International Journal of Social Psychiatry, 69 (4), pp. 994-1003. https://doi.org/10.1177/00207640221148090
Article
Effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of behavioural support for prolonged abstinence for smokers wishing to reduce but not quit: Randomised controlled trial of physical activity assisted reduction of smoking (TARS)
Taylor AH, Thompson TP, Streeter A, Chynoweth J, Snowsill T, Ingram W, Ussher M, Aveyard P, Murray RL, Harris T, Callaghan L, Green C, Greaves CJ, Price L & Creanor S (2023) Effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of behavioural support for prolonged abstinence for smokers wishing to reduce but not quit: Randomised controlled trial of physical activity assisted reduction of smoking (TARS). Addiction, 118 (6), pp. 1140-1152. https://doi.org/10.1111/add.16129
Research Report
Understanding the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on women’s access and attitudes to contraception in England
Ford A, McMillan L, Gadsby E, Howell R, Ussher M & Hunt K (2023) Understanding the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on women’s access and attitudes to contraception in England. National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Public Health Policy Research Unit.
Article
mHealth intervention delivered in general practice to increase physical activity and reduce sedentary behaviour of patients with prediabetes and type 2 diabetes (ENERGISED): rationale and study protocol for a pragmatic randomised controlled trial
Vetrovsky T, Kral N, Pfeiferova M, Kuhnova J, Novak J, Wahlich C, Jaklova A, Jurkova K, Janek M, Omcirk D, Capek V, Maes I, Steffl M, Ussher M & Tufano JJ (2023) mHealth intervention delivered in general practice to increase physical activity and reduce sedentary behaviour of patients with prediabetes and type 2 diabetes (ENERGISED): rationale and study protocol for a pragmatic randomised controlled trial. BMC Public Health, 23, Art. No.: 613. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-023-15513-1
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Effect of financial voucher incentives provided with UK stop smoking services on the cessation of smoking in pregnant women (CPIT III): pragmatic, multicentre, single blinded, phase 3, randomised controlled trial
Tappin D, Sinclair L, Kee F, McFadden M, Robinson-Smith L, Mitchell A, Keding A, Watson J, Watson S, Dick A, Torgerson D, Hewitt C, McKell J, Hoddinott P, Harris FM, Boyd KA, McMeekin N, Ussher M & Bauld L (2022) Effect of financial voucher incentives provided with UK stop smoking services on the cessation of smoking in pregnant women (CPIT III): pragmatic, multicentre, single blinded, phase 3, randomised controlled trial. BMJ, 379, Art. No.: e071522. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj-2022-071522
Article
The impact of working as a peer worker in mental health services: a longitudinal mixed methods study
Gillard S, Foster R, White S, Barlow S, Bhattacharya R, Binfield P, Eborall R, Faulkner A, Gibson S, Goldsmith LP, Simpson A, Lucock M, Marks J, Morshead R & Ussher M (2022) The impact of working as a peer worker in mental health services: a longitudinal mixed methods study. BMC Psychiatry, 22 (1), Art. No.: 373. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12888-022-03999-9
Article
Experiences of peer workers and mental health service users with a peer support intervention: applying and critiquing a behaviour change techniques taxonomy
Marks J, Sriskandarajah N, May Aurelio M, Gillard S, Rinaldi M, Foster R & Ussher M (2022) Experiences of peer workers and mental health service users with a peer support intervention: applying and critiquing a behaviour change techniques taxonomy. Advances in Mental Health, 20 (2), pp. 91-101. https://doi.org/10.1080/18387357.2021.2012088
Commentary
Peer support for discharge from inpatient mental health care - Authors' reply
Gillard S, Barlow S, Bremner S, Foster R, Gibson S, Goldsmith L, Healey A, Lucock M, Marks J, Patel A, Patel S, Priebe S, Rinaldi M, Simpson A, Ussher M & White S (2022) Peer support for discharge from inpatient mental health care - Authors' reply. Commentary on: Steve Gillard, Stephen Bremner, Akshaykumar Patel, Lucy Goldsmith, Jacqueline Marks, Rhiannon Foster, Rosaleen Morshead, Sarah White, Sarah L Gibson, Andrew Healey, Mike Lucock, Shalini Patel, Julie Repper, Miles Rinaldi, Alan Simpson, Michael Ussher, Jessica Worner, Stefan Priebe Peer support for discharge from inpatient mental health care versus care as usual in England (ENRICH): a parallel, two-group, individually randomised controlled trial The Lancet Psychiatry, Volume 9, Issue 2, February 2022, Pages 125-136. Lancet Psychiatry, 9 (7), pp. 542-543. https://doi.org/10.1016/s2215-0366%2822%2900205-x
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A "step too far" or "perfect sense"? A qualitative study of British adults' views on mandating COVID-19 vaccination and vaccine passports
Stead M, Ford A, Eadie D, Biggs H, Elliott C, Ussher M, Bedford H, Angus K, Hunt K, MacKintosh AM, Jessop C & MacGregor A (2022) A "step too far" or "perfect sense"? A qualitative study of British adults' views on mandating COVID-19 vaccination and vaccine passports. Vaccine. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vaccine.2022.05.072
Article
Electronic cigarettes versus nicotine patches for smoking cessation in pregnancy: a randomized controlled trial
Hajek P, Przulj D, Pesola F, Griffiths C, Walton R, McRobbie H, Coleman T, Lewis S, Whitemore R, Clark M, Ussher M, Sinclair L, Seager E, Cooper S & Bauld L (2022) Electronic cigarettes versus nicotine patches for smoking cessation in pregnancy: a randomized controlled trial. Nature Medicine, 28 (5), pp. 958-964. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41591-022-01808-0
Article
Are E-cigarettes associated with postpartum return to smoking? Secondary analyses of a UK pregnancy longitudinal cohort
Orton S, Taylor L, Laing L, Lewis S, Ussher M, Coleman T & Cooper S (2022) Are E-cigarettes associated with postpartum return to smoking? Secondary analyses of a UK pregnancy longitudinal cohort. BMJ Open, 12 (4), Art. No.: e061028. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2022-061028
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Effectiveness of offering tailored text message, self-help smoking cessation support to pregnant women who want information on stopping smoking: MiQuit3 randomised controlled trial and meta-analysis
Coleman T, Clark M, Welch C, Whitemore R, Leonardi-Bee J, Cooper S, Hewitt C, Jones M, Sutton S, Watson J, Daykin K, Ussher M, Parrott S & Naughton F (2022) Effectiveness of offering tailored text message, self-help smoking cessation support to pregnant women who want information on stopping smoking: MiQuit3 randomised controlled trial and meta-analysis. Addiction, 117 (4), pp. 1079-1094. https://doi.org/10.1111/add.15715
Article
Development of a Smoke-Free Home Intervention for Families of Babies Admitted to Neonatal Intensive Care
Notley C, Brown TJ, Bauld L, Boyle EM, Clarke P, Hardeman W, Holland R, Hubbard M, Naughton F, Nichols A, Orton S, Ussher M & Ward E (2022) Development of a Smoke-Free Home Intervention for Families of Babies Admitted to Neonatal Intensive Care. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19 (6), Art. No.: 3670. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19063670
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Safety and efficacy of e-cigarettes versus nicotine patches when used to help pregnant smokers quit. A randomised controlled trial
Hajek P, Przulj D, Pesola F, Griffiths C, Walton R, McRobbie H, Coleman T, Lewis S, Whitemore R, Clark M, Ussher M, Sinclair L, Seager E, Cooper S, Bauld L, Naughton F, Saseni P, Manyonda I & Myers Smith K (2022) Safety and efficacy of e-cigarettes versus nicotine patches when used to help pregnant smokers quit. A randomised controlled trial. Nature Medicine.
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Peer support for discharge from inpatient mental health care versus care as usual in England (ENRICH): a parallel, two-group, individually randomised controlled trial
Gillard S, Bremner S, Patel A, Goldsmith L, Marks J, Foster R, Morshead R, White S, Gibson SL, Healey A, Lucock M, Patel S, Repper J, Rinaldi M & Ussher M (2022) Peer support for discharge from inpatient mental health care versus care as usual in England (ENRICH): a parallel, two-group, individually randomised controlled trial. Lancet Psychiatry, 9 (2), pp. 125-136. https://doi.org/10.1016/s2215-0366%2821%2900398-9
Article
Exercise as a smoking cessation treatment for women: a randomized controlled trial
Dunsiger S, Emerson JA, Ussher M, Marcus B, Miranda, Jr. R, Monti P & Williams D (2021) Exercise as a smoking cessation treatment for women: a randomized controlled trial. Journal of Behavioral Medicine, 44 (6), pp. 794-802. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10865-021-00236-8
Article
Smoking and vaping patterns during pregnancy and the postpartum: a longitudinal UK cohort survey
Bowker K, Cooper S, Lewis S, Coleman T, Ussher M, Orton S, Naughton F, Phillips L, McRobbie H & Bauld L (2021) Smoking and vaping patterns during pregnancy and the postpartum: a longitudinal UK cohort survey. Addictive Behaviors, 123, Art. No.: 107050. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.addbeh.2021.107050
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Financial Incentives for Preventing Postpartum return to Smoking (FIPPS): study protocol for a three-arm randomised controlled trial
Ussher M, Best C, Lewis S, McKell J, Coleman T, Cooper S, Orton S & Bauld L (2021) Financial Incentives for Preventing Postpartum return to Smoking (FIPPS): study protocol for a three-arm randomised controlled trial. Trials, 22 (1), Art. No.: 512. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-021-05480-6
Commentary
Should covid vaccination be mandatory for health and care staff?
Parker M, Bedford H, Ussher M & Stead M (2021) Should covid vaccination be mandatory for health and care staff?. BMJ, 374, Art. No.: 1903. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.n1903
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Barriers and Facilitators to Staying Smoke-Free after Having a Baby, A Qualitative Study: Women's Views on Support Needed to Prevent Returning to Smoking Postpartum
Phillips L, Campbell KA, Coleman T, Ussher M, Cooper S, Lewis S & Orton S (2021) Barriers and Facilitators to Staying Smoke-Free after Having a Baby, A Qualitative Study: Women's Views on Support Needed to Prevent Returning to Smoking Postpartum. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18 (21), Art. No.: 11358. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph182111358
Article
The effectiveness of interventions and intervention components for increasing physical activity and reducing sedentary behaviour in people with persistent musculoskeletal pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Booth G, Howarth A, Stubbs B & Ussher M (2021) The effectiveness of interventions and intervention components for increasing physical activity and reducing sedentary behaviour in people with persistent musculoskeletal pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Pain. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpain.2021.11.004
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National survey of attitudes towards and intentions to vaccinate against COVID-19: implications for communications
Stead M, Jessop C, Angus K, Bedford H, Ussher M, Ford A, Eadie D, MacGregor A, Hunt K & MacKintosh AM (2021) National survey of attitudes towards and intentions to vaccinate against COVID-19: implications for communications. BMJ Open, 11 (10), Art. No.: e055085. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2021-055085
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Pregnant women's use of e-cigarettes in the UK: a cross-sectional survey
Bowker K, Lewis S, Phillips L, Orton S, Ussher M, Naughton F, Bauld L, Coleman T, Sinclair L, McRobbie H, Khan A & Cooper S (2021) Pregnant women's use of e-cigarettes in the UK: a cross-sectional survey. BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 128 (6), pp. 984-993. https://doi.org/10.1111/1471-0528.16553
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Healthcare professionals' beliefs, attitudes, knowledge, and behavior around vaping in pregnancy and postpartum: A qualitative study
Hunter A, Yargawa J, Notley C, Ussher M, Bobak A, Murray R, Nath S & Cooper S (2021) Healthcare professionals' beliefs, attitudes, knowledge, and behavior around vaping in pregnancy and postpartum: A qualitative study. Nicotine and Tobacco Research, 23 (3), pp. 471-478. https://doi.org/10.1093/ntr/ntaa126
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Evaluating an intervention to increase cereal fiber intake in children: a randomized controlled feasibility trial
Donin AS, Nightingale CM, Perkin MR, Ussher M, Jebb SA, Landberg R, Welsh P, Sattar N, Adab P, Owen CG, Rudnicka AR, Cook DG & Whincup PH (2021) Evaluating an intervention to increase cereal fiber intake in children: a randomized controlled feasibility trial. Journal of Nutrition, 151 (2), pp. 379-386. https://doi.org/10.1093/jn/nxaa347
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A Qualitative Study of Factors Influencing Adherence Among Pregnant Women Taking Part in a Trial of E-cigarettes for Smoking Cessation
Ford A, Uny I, Lowes J, Naughton F, Cooper S, Coleman T, Hajek P, Przulj D, Myers Smith K, Bauld L, Sinclair L, Walton R, Clark M & Ussher M (2021) A Qualitative Study of Factors Influencing Adherence Among Pregnant Women Taking Part in a Trial of E-cigarettes for Smoking Cessation. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18 (2), Art. No.: 430. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18020430
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Randomised controlled trial of tailored support to increase physical activity and reduce smoking in smokers not immediately ready to quit: Protocol for the Trial of physical Activity-assisted Reduction of Smoking (TARS) study
Taylor AH, Thompson TP, Ussher M, Aveyard P, Murray RL, Harris T, Creanor S, Green C, Streeter A, Chynoweth J, Ingram W, Greaves CJ, Hancocks H, Snowsill TM & Callaghan L (2020) Randomised controlled trial of tailored support to increase physical activity and reduce smoking in smokers not immediately ready to quit: Protocol for the Trial of physical Activity-assisted Reduction of Smoking (TARS) study. BMJ Open, 10 (12), Art. No.: e043331. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2020-043331
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Systematic review of behaviour change techniques within interventions to reduce environmental tobacco smoke exposure for children
Brown TJ, Gentry S, Bauld L, Boyle EM, Clarke P, Hardeman W, Holland R, Naughton F, Orton S, Ussher M & Notley C (2020) Systematic review of behaviour change techniques within interventions to reduce environmental tobacco smoke exposure for children. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 17 (21), Art. No.: 7731. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17217731
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Addressing and overcoming barriers to e-cigarette use for smoking cessation in pregnancy: A qualitative study
Bowker K, Ussher M, Cooper S, Orton S, Coleman T & Campbell KA (2020) Addressing and overcoming barriers to e-cigarette use for smoking cessation in pregnancy: A qualitative study. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 17 (13), Art. No.: 4823. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17134823
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Barriers and facilitators to uptake and retention of inner-city ethnically diverse women in a postnatal weight management intervention: a mixed-methods process evaluation within a feasibility trial in England
Taylor C, Bhavnani V, Zasada M, Ussher M & Bick D (2020) Barriers and facilitators to uptake and retention of inner-city ethnically diverse women in a postnatal weight management intervention: a mixed-methods process evaluation within a feasibility trial in England. BMJ Open, 10 (7), Art. No.: e034747. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2019-034747
Article
Interest in and Use of Smoking Cessation Support Across Pregnancy and Postpartum
Naughton F, Vaz LR, Coleman T, Orton S, Bowker K, Leonardi-Bee J, Cooper S, Vanderbloemen L, Sutton S & Ussher M (2020) Interest in and Use of Smoking Cessation Support Across Pregnancy and Postpartum. Nicotine and Tobacco Research, 22 (7), p. 1178–1186. https://doi.org/10.1093/ntr/ntz151
Letter
Re: Reconsidering postpartum weight loss counselling interventions
Bick D, Taylor C & Ussher M (2020) Re: Reconsidering postpartum weight loss counselling interventions. BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 127 (8), pp. 1035-1036. https://doi.org/10.1111/1471-0528.16226
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Lifestyle information and commercial weight management groups to support maternal postnatal weight management and positive lifestyle behaviour: the SWAN feasibility randomised controlled trial
Bick D, Taylor C, Bhavnani V, Healey A, Seed P, Roberts S, Zasada M, Avery A, Craig V, Khazaezadah N, McMullen S, O’Connor S, Oki B, Oteng Ntim E, Poston L & Ussher M (2020) Lifestyle information and commercial weight management groups to support maternal postnatal weight management and positive lifestyle behaviour: the SWAN feasibility randomised controlled trial. BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 127 (5), pp. 636-645. https://doi.org/10.1111/1471-0528.16043
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The Smoking Cessation in Pregnancy Incentives Trial (CPIT): study protocol for a phase III randomised controlled trial
Sinclair L, McFadden M, Tilbrook H, Mitchell A, Keding A, Watson J, Bauld L, Kee F, Torgerson D, McKell J, Hoddinott P, Harris FM, Uny I, Ussher M & Tappin D (2020) The Smoking Cessation in Pregnancy Incentives Trial (CPIT): study protocol for a phase III randomised controlled trial. Trials, 21 (1), Art. No.: 183. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-019-4042-8
Article
Pilot randomised controlled trial of a brief mindfulness-based intervention for those with persistent pain
Howarth A, Riaz M, Perkins-Porras L, Smith JG, Subramaniam J, Copland C, Hurley M, Beith I & Ussher M (2019) Pilot randomised controlled trial of a brief mindfulness-based intervention for those with persistent pain. Journal of Behavioral Medicine, 42 (6), pp. 999-1014. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10865-019-00040-5
Article
Does financial support for medical students from low income families make a difference? A qualitative evaluation
Claridge H & Ussher M (2019) Does financial support for medical students from low income families make a difference? A qualitative evaluation. BMC Medical Education, 19, Art. No.: 153. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-019-1573-3
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Protocol for a two-arm feasibility RCT to support postnatal maternal weight management and positive lifestyle behaviour in women from an ethnically diverse inner city population: The SWAN feasibility trial
Bick D, Taylor C, Avery A, Bhavnani V, Craig V, Healey A, Khazaezadeh N, McMullen S, Oki B, Oteng-Ntim E, O'Connor S, Poston L, Seed P, Roberts S & Ussher M (2019) Protocol for a two-arm feasibility RCT to support postnatal maternal weight management and positive lifestyle behaviour in women from an ethnically diverse inner city population: The SWAN feasibility trial. Pilot and Feasibility Studies, 5 (1), Art. No.: 117. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40814-019-0497-3
Article
Co-producing Randomized Controlled Trials: How Do We Work Together?
Goldsmith LP, Morshead R, McWilliam C, Forbes G, Ussher M, Simpson A, Lucock M & Gillard S (2019) Co-producing Randomized Controlled Trials: How Do We Work Together?. Frontiers in Sociology, 4, Art. No.: 21. https://doi.org/10.3389/fsoc.2019.00021
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Measuring change in trials of physical activity interventions: A comparison of self-report questionnaire and accelerometry within the PACE-UP trial 11 Medical and Health Sciences 1117 Public Health and Health Services
Limb ES, Ahmad S, Cook DG, Kerry SM, Ekelund U, Whincup PH, Victor CR, Iliffe S, Ussher M, Fox-Rushby J, Furness C, Ibison J, Dewilde S & Harris T (2019) Measuring change in trials of physical activity interventions: A comparison of self-report questionnaire and accelerometry within the PACE-UP trial 11 Medical and Health Sciences 1117 Public Health and Health Services. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 16 (1), Art. No.: 10. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12966-018-0762-5
Article
Combined health risks of cigarette smoking and low levels of physical activity: a prospective cohort study in England with 12-year follow-up
Jackson SE, Brown J, Ussher M, Shahab L, Steptoe A & Smith L (2019) Combined health risks of cigarette smoking and low levels of physical activity: a prospective cohort study in England with 12-year follow-up. BMJ Open, 9 (11), Art. No.: e032852. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2019-032852
Article
Effects of Brief Mindfulness-Based Interventions on Health-Related Outcomes: a Systematic Review
Howarth A, Smith J, Perkins-Porras L & Ussher M (2019) Effects of Brief Mindfulness-Based Interventions on Health-Related Outcomes: a Systematic Review. Mindfulness, 10 (10), pp. 1957-1968. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12671-019-01163-1
Article
Exercise interventions for smoking cessation
Ussher MH, Faulkner GEJ, Angus K, Hartmann-Boyce J & Taylor AH (2019) Exercise interventions for smoking cessation. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2019 (10), Art. No.: CD002295. https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.cd002295.pub6
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Re-Configuring Identity Postpartum and Sustained Abstinence or Relapse to Tobacco Smoking
Brown TJ, Bauld L, Hardeman W, Holland R, Naughton F, Orton S, Ussher M & Notley C (2019) Re-Configuring Identity Postpartum and Sustained Abstinence or Relapse to Tobacco Smoking. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 16 (17), Art. No.: 3139. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph16173139
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Identifying Effective Behavior Change Techniques for Alcohol and Illicit Substance Use during Pregnancy: A Systematic Review
Fergie L, Campbell KA, Coleman-Haynes T, Ussher M, Cooper S & Coleman T (2019) Identifying Effective Behavior Change Techniques for Alcohol and Illicit Substance Use during Pregnancy: A Systematic Review. Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 53 (8), pp. 769-781. https://doi.org/10.1093/abm/kay085
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Pregnant Smokers' Experiences and Opinions of Techniques Aimed to Address Barriers and Facilitators to Smoking Cessation: A Qualitative Study
Campbell KA, Fergie L, Coleman T, Cooper S & Ussher M (2019) Pregnant Smokers' Experiences and Opinions of Techniques Aimed to Address Barriers and Facilitators to Smoking Cessation: A Qualitative Study. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 16 (15), Art. No.: 2772. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph16152772
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Development of a Complex Intervention for the Maintenance of Postpartum Smoking Abstinence: Process for Defining Evidence-Based Intervention
Notley C, Brown TJ, Bauld L, Hardeman W, Holland R, Naughton F, Orton S & Ussher M (2019) Development of a Complex Intervention for the Maintenance of Postpartum Smoking Abstinence: Process for Defining Evidence-Based Intervention. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 16 (11), Art. No.: 1968. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph16111968
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Stop smoking practitioner consensus on barriers and facilitators to smoking cessation in pregnancy and how to address these: A modified Delphi survey
Fergie L, Campbell KA, Coleman-Haynes T, Ussher M, Cooper S & Coleman T (2019) Stop smoking practitioner consensus on barriers and facilitators to smoking cessation in pregnancy and how to address these: A modified Delphi survey. Addictive Behaviors Reports, 9, Art. No.: 100164. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.abrep.2019.100164
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Effect of pedometer-based walking interventions on long-term health outcomes: Prospective 4-year follow-up of two randomised controlled trials using routine primary care data
Harris T, Limb ES, Hosking F, Carey I, DeWilde S, Furness C, Wahlich C, Ahmad S, Whincup P, Kerry S, Victor C, Ussher M, Iliffe S, Ekelund U & Fox-Rushby J (2019) Effect of pedometer-based walking interventions on long-term health outcomes: Prospective 4-year follow-up of two randomised controlled trials using routine primary care data. PLOS Medicine, 16 (6), Art. No.: e1002836. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pmed.1002836
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A systematic review of behaviour change techniques within interventions to prevent return to smoking postpartum
Brown T, Hardeman W, Bauld L, Holland R, Maskrey V, Naughton F, Orton S, Ussher M & Notley C (2019) A systematic review of behaviour change techniques within interventions to prevent return to smoking postpartum. Addictive Behaviors, 92, pp. 236-243. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.addbeh.2018.12.031
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Effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of a tailored text-message programme (MiQuit) for smoking cessation in pregnancy: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial (RCT) and meta-analysis
Whitemore R, Leonardi-Bee J, Naughton F, Sutton S, Cooper S, Parrott S, Hewitt C, Clark M, Ussher M, Jones M, Torgerson D & Coleman T (2019) Effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of a tailored text-message programme (MiQuit) for smoking cessation in pregnancy: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial (RCT) and meta-analysis. Trials, 20, Art. No.: 280. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-019-3341-4
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Attitudes to E-Cigarettes and Cessation Support for Pregnant Women from English Stop Smoking Services: A Mixed Methods Study
Cooper S, Orton S, Campbell K, Ussher M, Coleman-Haynes N, Whitemore R, Dickinson A, McEwen A, Lewis S, Naughton F, Bowker K, Sinclair L, Bauld L & Coleman T (2019) Attitudes to E-Cigarettes and Cessation Support for Pregnant Women from English Stop Smoking Services: A Mixed Methods Study. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 16 (1), Art. No.: 110. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph16010110
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The ethnicity attainment gap among medical and biomedical science students: a qualitative study
Claridge H, Stone K & Ussher M (2018) The ethnicity attainment gap among medical and biomedical science students: a qualitative study. BMC Medical Education, 18 (1), Art. No.: 325. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-018-1426-5
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Feasibility study to assess the effect of a brief mindfulness intervention for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A randomized controlled trial
Perkins-Porras L, Riaz M, Okekunle A, Zhelezna S, Chakravorty I & Ussher M (2018) Feasibility study to assess the effect of a brief mindfulness intervention for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A randomized controlled trial. Chronic Respiratory Disease, 15 (4), pp. 400-410. https://doi.org/10.1177/1479972318766140
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Short-term and long-term cost-effectiveness of a pedometer-based exercise intervention in primary care: A within-trial analysis and beyond-trial modelling
Anokye N, Fox-Rushby J, Sanghera S, Cook DG, Limb E, Furness C, Kerry SM, Victor CR, Iliffe S, Ussher M, Whincup PH, Ekelund U, Dewilde S & Harris T (2018) Short-term and long-term cost-effectiveness of a pedometer-based exercise intervention in primary care: A within-trial analysis and beyond-trial modelling. BMJ Open, 8 (10), Art. No.: e021978. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2018-021978
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A pedometer-based walking intervention in 45- to 75-year-olds, with and without practice nurse support: the PACE-UP three-arm cluster RCT
Harris T, Kerry S, Victor C, Iliffe S, Ussher M, Fox-Rushby J, Whincup P, Ekelund U, Furness C, Limb E, Anokye N, Ibison J, DeWilde S, David L & Howard E (2018) A pedometer-based walking intervention in 45- to 75-year-olds, with and without practice nurse support: the PACE-UP three-arm cluster RCT. Health Technology Assessment, 22 (37), pp. 1-274. https://doi.org/10.3310/hta22370
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Views on and experiences of electronic cigarettes: a qualitative study of women who are pregnant or have recently given birth
Bowker K, Orton S, Cooper S, Naughton F, Whitemore R, Lewis S, Bauld L, Sinclair L, Coleman T, Dickinson A & Ussher M (2018) Views on and experiences of electronic cigarettes: a qualitative study of women who are pregnant or have recently given birth. BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 18 (1), Art. No.: 233. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-018-1856-4
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Physical activity for antenatal and postnatal depression in women attempting to quit smoking: randomised controlled trial
Daley A, Riaz M, Lewis S, Aveyard P, Coleman T, Manyonda I, West R, Lewis B, Marcus B, Taylor A, Ibison J, Kent A & Ussher M (2018) Physical activity for antenatal and postnatal depression in women attempting to quit smoking: randomised controlled trial. BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 18 (1), Art. No.: 156. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-018-1784-3
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Physical activity levels in adults and older adults 3–4 years after pedometer-based walking interventions: Long-term follow-up of participants from two randomised controlled trials in UK primary care
Harris T, Kerry SM, Limb ES, Furness C, Wahlich C, Victor CR, Iliffe S, Whincup PH, Ussher M, Ekelund U, Fox-Rushby J, Ibison J, DeWilde S, McKay C & Cook DG (2018) Physical activity levels in adults and older adults 3–4 years after pedometer-based walking interventions: Long-term follow-up of participants from two randomised controlled trials in UK primary care. PLOS Medicine, 15 (3), Art. No.: e1002526. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pmed.1002526
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Improving Behavioral Support for Smoking Cessation in Pregnancy: What Are the Barriers to Stopping and Which Behavior Change Techniques Can Influence These? Application of Theoretical Domains Framework
Campbell KA, Fergie L, Coleman-Haynes T, Cooper S, Lorencatto F, Ussher M, Dyas J & Coleman T (2018) Improving Behavioral Support for Smoking Cessation in Pregnancy: What Are the Barriers to Stopping and Which Behavior Change Techniques Can Influence These? Application of Theoretical Domains Framework. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 15 (2), Art. No.: 359. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph15020359
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'You started something … then I continued by myself': a qualitative study of physical activity maintenance
Wahlich C, Beighton C, Victor CR, Normansell R, Cook DG, Kerry SM, Iliffe S, Ussher M, Whincup PH, Fox-Rushby J, Limb ES, Furness C & Harris T (2017) 'You started something … then I continued by myself': a qualitative study of physical activity maintenance. Primary Health Care Research and Development, 18 (6), pp. 574-590. https://doi.org/10.1017/S1463423617000433
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Exercise to support indigenous pregnant women to stop smoking: acceptability to Maori
Roberts V, Glover M, McCowan L, Walker N, Ussher M, Heke I & Maddison R (2017) Exercise to support indigenous pregnant women to stop smoking: acceptability to Maori. Maternal and Child Health Journal, 21 (11), pp. 2040-2051. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10995-017-2303-2
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Large multi-centre pilot randomized controlled trial testing a low-cost, tailored, self-help smoking cessation text message intervention for pregnant smokers (MiQuit)
Naughton F, Cooper S, Foster K, Emery J, Leonardi-Bee J, Sutton S, Jones M, Ussher M, Whitemore R, Leighton M, Montgomery A, Parrott S & Coleman T (2017) Large multi-centre pilot randomized controlled trial testing a low-cost, tailored, self-help smoking cessation text message intervention for pregnant smokers (MiQuit). Addiction, 112 (7), pp. 1238-1249. https://doi.org/10.1111/add.13802
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Lessons learned from the London Exercise and Pregnant (LEAP) Smokers randomised controlled trial process evaluation: Implications for the design of physical activity for smoking cessation interventions during pregnancy
Giatras N, Wanninkhof E, Leontowitsch M, Lewis B, Taylor A, Cooper S & Ussher M (2017) Lessons learned from the London Exercise and Pregnant (LEAP) Smokers randomised controlled trial process evaluation: Implications for the design of physical activity for smoking cessation interventions during pregnancy. BMC Public Health, 17 (1), Art. No.: 85. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-017-4013-5
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Effect of a primary care walking intervention with and without nurse support on physical activity levels in 45- to 75-year-olds: The Pedometer And Consultation Evaluation (PACE-UP) cluster randomised clinical trial
Harris T, Kerry SM, Limb ES, Victor CR, Iliffe S, Ussher M, Whincup PH, Ekelund U, Fox-Rushby J, Furness C, Anokye N, Ibison J, DeWilde S, David L & Howard E (2017) Effect of a primary care walking intervention with and without nurse support on physical activity levels in 45- to 75-year-olds: The Pedometer And Consultation Evaluation (PACE-UP) cluster randomised clinical trial. PLoS Medicine, 14 (1), Art. No.: e1002210. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pmed.1002210
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Supervised, vigorous intensity exercise intervention for depressed female smokers: A pilot study
Patten C, Bronars C, Vickers-Douglas K, Ussher M, Levine J, Tye SJ, Hughes C, Brockman TA, Decker P, DeJesus RS, Williams M, Olson TP, Clark MM & Dieterich AM (2017) Supervised, vigorous intensity exercise intervention for depressed female smokers: A pilot study. Nicotine and Tobacco Research, 19 (1), pp. 77-86. https://doi.org/10.1093/ntr/ntw208
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What factors support older people to increase their physical activity levels? An exploratory analysis of the experiences of PACE-Lift trial participants
Victor CR, Rogers A, Woodcock A, Beighton C, Cook DG, Kerry SM, Iliffe S, Whincup PH, Ussher M & Harris T (2016) What factors support older people to increase their physical activity levels? An exploratory analysis of the experiences of PACE-Lift trial participants. Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics, 67, pp. 1-6. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.archger.2016.06.006
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The association between smoking prevalence and eating disorders: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Solmi M, Veronese N, Sergi G, Luchini C, Favaro A, Santonastaso P, Vancampfort D, Correll CU, Ussher M, Thapa-Chhetri N, Fornaro M & Stubbs B (2016) The association between smoking prevalence and eating disorders: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Addiction, 111 (11), pp. 1914-1922. https://doi.org/10.1111/add.13457
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Views on a brief mindfulness intervention among patients with long-term illness
Howarth A, Perkins-Porras L, Copland C & Ussher M (2016) Views on a brief mindfulness intervention among patients with long-term illness. BMC Psychology, 4 (1), Art. No.: 56. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40359-016-0163-y
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Factors associated with study attrition in a pilot randomised controlled trial to explore the role of exercise-assisted reduction to stop (EARS) smoking in disadvantaged groups
Thompson TP, Greaves CJ, Ayres R, Aveyard P, Warren FC, Byng R, Taylor RS, Campbell JL, Ussher M, Michie S, West R & Taylor A (2016) Factors associated with study attrition in a pilot randomised controlled trial to explore the role of exercise-assisted reduction to stop (EARS) smoking in disadvantaged groups. Trials, 17 (1), Art. No.: 524. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-016-1641-5
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Which measures of cigarette dependence are predictors of smoking cessation during pregnancy? Analysis of data from a randomized controlled trial
Riaz M, Lewis S, Coleman T, Aveyard P, West R, Naughton F & Ussher M (2016) Which measures of cigarette dependence are predictors of smoking cessation during pregnancy? Analysis of data from a randomized controlled trial. Addiction, 111 (9), pp. 1656-1665. https://doi.org/10.1111/add.13395
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The association between habitual physical activity and cigarette cravings, and influence of smokers’ characteristics in disadvantaged smokers not ready to quit
Haasova M, Warren FC, Thompson TP, Ussher M & Taylor A (2016) The association between habitual physical activity and cigarette cravings, and influence of smokers’ characteristics in disadvantaged smokers not ready to quit. Psychopharmacology, 233 (14), pp. 2765-2774. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00213-016-4326-6
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Pilot study evaluating a brief mindfulness intervention for those with chronic pain: Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
Howarth A, Perkins-Porras L, Smith JG, Subramaniam J, Copland C, Hurley M, Beith I, Riaz M & Ussher M (2016) Pilot study evaluating a brief mindfulness intervention for those with chronic pain: Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. Trials, 17, Art. No.: 273. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-016-1405-2
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Challenges Establishing the Efficacy of Exercise as an Antidepressant Treatment: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Control Group Responses in Exercise Randomised Controlled Trials
Stubbs B, Vancampfort D, Rosenbaum S, Ward PB, Richards J, Ussher M & Schuch FB (2016) Challenges Establishing the Efficacy of Exercise as an Antidepressant Treatment: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Control Group Responses in Exercise Randomised Controlled Trials. Sports Medicine, 46 (5), pp. 699-713. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40279-015-0441-5
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Effect of a sport-for-health intervention (SmokeFree Sports) on smoking-related intentions and cognitions among 9-10 year old primary school children: a controlled trial
McGee CE, Trigwell J, Fairclough SJ, Murphy RC, Porcellato L, Ussher M & Foweather L (2016) Effect of a sport-for-health intervention (SmokeFree Sports) on smoking-related intentions and cognitions among 9-10 year old primary school children: a controlled trial. BMC Public Health, 16, Art. No.: 445. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-016-3048-3
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Exploring non-participation in primary care physical activity interventions: PACE-UP trial interview findings
Normansell R, Holmes R, Victor CR, Cook DG, Kerry SM, Iliffe S, Ussher M, Fox-Rushby J, Whincup PH & Harris T (2016) Exploring non-participation in primary care physical activity interventions: PACE-UP trial interview findings. Trials, 17, Art. No.: 178. https://doi.org/10.1186/S13063-016-1299-Z
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An exploratory analysis of the smoking and physical activity outcomes from a pilot randomized controlled trial of an exercise assisted reduction to stop smoking intervention in disadvantaged groups
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Dependence and motivation to stop smoking as predictors of success of a quit attempt among smokers seeking help to quit
Ussher M, Kakar G, Hajek P & West R (2016) Dependence and motivation to stop smoking as predictors of success of a quit attempt among smokers seeking help to quit. Addictive Behaviors, 53, pp. 175-180. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.addbeh.2015.10.020
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Comparing treatment programmes for anorexia
Cotter LJ, Lacey HJ, Morgan JF, Sly R & Ussher M (2016) Comparing treatment programmes for anorexia. British Journal of Healthcare Management, 22 (1), pp. 34-39. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjhc.2016.22.1.34
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Exercise-based treatments for substance use disorders: Evidence, theory, and practicality
Linke SE & Ussher M (2015) Exercise-based treatments for substance use disorders: Evidence, theory, and practicality. American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse, 41 (1), pp. 7-15. https://doi.org/10.3109/00952990.2014.976708
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"It's not just about walking.....it's the practice nurse that makes it work": a qualitative exploration of the views of practice nurses delivering complex physical activity interventions in primary care
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The London exercise and pregnant smokers (LEAP) trial: A randomised controlled trial of physical activity for smoking cessation in pregnancy with an economic evaluation
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Evaluation of reliability and validity of the General Practice Physical Activity Questionnaire (GPPAQ) in 60-74 year old primary care patients
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Authors' reply to Braillon and Bewley
Ussher M, Coleman T, West R, Aveyard P & Lewis S (2015) Authors' reply to Braillon and Bewley. Commentary on: Braillon A, Bewley S. 'Trials on physical activity for smoking cessation in pregnancy missed a trick or two', BMJ 2015, 351:h3554. BMJ, 350, Art. No.: h3555. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.h3555
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Physical activity for smoking cessation in pregnancy: randomised controlled trial
Ussher M, Lewis S, Aveyard P, Manyonda I, West R, Lewis B, Marcus B, Riaz M, Taylor A, Daley A & Coleman T (2015) Physical activity for smoking cessation in pregnancy: randomised controlled trial. BMJ, 350, Art. No.: h2145. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.h2145
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Cardiac rehabilitation versus standard care after aortic aneurysm repair (Aneurysm CaRe): study protocol for a randomised controlled trial
Bahia SS, Holt PJ, Ray KK, Ussher M, Poloniecki JD, Sharma R, Bown MJ, Hinchliffe RJ, Thompson MM & Karthikesalingam A (2015) Cardiac rehabilitation versus standard care after aortic aneurysm repair (Aneurysm CaRe): study protocol for a randomised controlled trial. Trials, 16, Art. No.: 162. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-015-0669-2
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Process evaluation of a sport-for-health intervention to prevent smoking amongst primary school children: SmokeFree Sports
Trigwell J, McGee CE, Murphy RC, Porcellato L, Ussher M, Garnham-Lee K, Knowles ZR & Foweather L (2015) Process evaluation of a sport-for-health intervention to prevent smoking amongst primary school children: SmokeFree Sports. BMC Public Health, 15, Art. No.: 347. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-015-1645-1
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Effect of suppressing thoughts of desire to smoke on ratings of desire to smoke and tobacco withdrawal symptoms
Erskine JAK, Rawaf D, Grice S & Ussher M (2015) Effect of suppressing thoughts of desire to smoke on ratings of desire to smoke and tobacco withdrawal symptoms. SAGE Open, 5 (1). https://doi.org/10.1177/2158244015572488
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Influence of family and friend smoking on intentions to smoke and smoking-related attitudes and refusal self-efficacy among 9-10 year old children from deprived neighbourhoods: A cross-sectional study
McGee CE, Trigwell J, Fairclough SJ, Murphy RC, Porcellato L, Ussher M & Foweather L (2015) Influence of family and friend smoking on intentions to smoke and smoking-related attitudes and refusal self-efficacy among 9-10 year old children from deprived neighbourhoods: A cross-sectional study. BMC Public Health, 15, Art. No.: 225. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-015-1513-z
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A primary care nurse-delivered walking intervention in older adults: PACE (Pedometer Accelerometer Consultation Evaluation)-lift cluster randomised controlled trial
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Thompson TP, Greaves CJ, Ayres R, Aveyard P, Warren FC, Byng R, Taylor RS, Campbell JL, Ussher M, Michie S, West R & Taylor A (2015) Lessons learned from recruiting socioeconomically disadvantaged smokers into a pilot randomized controlled trial to explore the role of Exercise Assisted Reduction then Stop (EARS) smoking. Trials, 16, Art. No.: 1. https://doi.org/10.1186/1745-6215-16-1
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Pilot study to evaluate a tailored text message intervention for pregnant smokers (MiQuit): study protocol for a randomised controlled trial
Cooper S, Foster K, Naughton F, Leonardi-Bee J, Sutton S, Ussher M, Leighton M, Montgomery A, Parrott S & Coleman T (2015) Pilot study to evaluate a tailored text message intervention for pregnant smokers (MiQuit): study protocol for a randomised controlled trial. Trials, 16, Art. No.: 29. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-014-0546-4
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Numbers are not the whole story: A qualitative exploration of barriers and facilitators to increased physical activity in a primary care based walking intervention
Normansell R, Smith J, Victor CR, Cook DG, Kerry SM, Iliffe S, Ussher M, Fox-Rushby J, Whincup PH & Harris T (2014) Numbers are not the whole story: A qualitative exploration of barriers and facilitators to increased physical activity in a primary care based walking intervention. BMC Public Health, 14, Art. No.: 1272. https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2458-14-1272
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Exercise interventions for smoking cessation
Ussher M, Taylor A & Faulkner G (2014) Exercise interventions for smoking cessation. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2014 (8), Art. No.: CD002295. https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD002295.pub5
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How do prompts for attempts to quit smoking relate to method of quitting and quit success?
Ussher M, Brown J, Rajamanoharan A & West R (2014) How do prompts for attempts to quit smoking relate to method of quitting and quit success?. Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 47 (3), pp. 358-368. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12160-013-9545-z
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Understanding word preference for description of exercise interventions as a means for enhancing recruitment and acceptability of exercise treatment among adults treated for depression
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Longitudinal cohort survey of women's smoking behaviour and attitudes in pregnancy: study methods and baseline data
Orton S, Bowker K, Cooper S, Naughton F, Ussher M, Pickett KE, Leonardi-Bee J, Sutton S, Dhalwani NN & Coleman T (2014) Longitudinal cohort survey of women's smoking behaviour and attitudes in pregnancy: study methods and baseline data. BMJ Open, 4 (5), Art. No.: e004915. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2014-004915
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The acute effects of physical activity on cigarette cravings: Exploration of potential moderators, mediators and physical activity attributes using individual participant data (IPD) meta-analyses
Haasova M, Warren FC, Ussher M, Janse Van Rensburg K, Faulkner G, Cropley M, Byron-Daniel J, Everson-Hock ES, Oh H & Taylor AH (2014) The acute effects of physical activity on cigarette cravings: Exploration of potential moderators, mediators and physical activity attributes using individual participant data (IPD) meta-analyses. Psychopharmacology, 231 (7), pp. 1267-1275. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00213-014-3450-4
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Which older people decline participation in a primary care trial of physical activity and why: insights from a mixed methods approach
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The effects of acute exercise on tobacco cravings and withdrawal symptoms in temporary abstinent pregnant smokers
Prapavessis H, De Jesus S, Harper T, Cramp A, Fitzgeorge L, Mottola MF, Ussher M, Faulkner G & Selby P (2014) The effects of acute exercise on tobacco cravings and withdrawal symptoms in temporary abstinent pregnant smokers. Addictive Behaviors, 39 (3), pp. 703-708. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.addbeh.2013.10.034
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Immediate effects of a brief mindfulness-based body scan on patients with chronic pain
Ussher M, Spatz A, Copland C, Nicolaou A, Cargill A, Amini-Tabrizi N & McCracken LM (2014) Immediate effects of a brief mindfulness-based body scan on patients with chronic pain. Journal of Behavioral Medicine, 37 (1), pp. 127-134. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10865-012-9466-5
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Overcoming limitations in previous research on exercise as a smoking cessation treatment: Rationale and design of the "Quit for Health" trial
Williams DM, Ussher M, Dunsiger S, Miranda R, Gwaltney CJ, Monti PM & Emerson J (2014) Overcoming limitations in previous research on exercise as a smoking cessation treatment: Rationale and design of the "Quit for Health" trial. Contemporary Clinical Trials, 37 (1), pp. 33-42. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cct.2013.11.005
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A pilot randomised trial to assess the methods and procedures for evaluating the clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of Exercise Assisted Reduction then Stop (EARS) among disadvantaged smokers
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The acute effects of physical activity on cigarette cravings: Systematic review and meta-analysis with individual participant data
Ussher M, Haasova M, Warren FC, Janse Van Rensburg K, Faulkner G, Cropley M, Byron-Daniel J, Everson-Hock ES, Oh H & Taylor AH (2013) The acute effects of physical activity on cigarette cravings: Systematic review and meta-analysis with individual participant data. Addiction, 108 (1), pp. 26-37. https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84871709259&doi=10.1111%2fj.1360-0443.2012.04034.x&partnerID=40&md5=fbb8a609817c3b3a27d77e4020d7a995; https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1360-0443.2012.04034.x
Article
A test of proposed new tobacco withdrawal symptoms
Ussher M, Etter JF & Hughes JR (2013) A test of proposed new tobacco withdrawal symptoms. Addiction, 108 (1), pp. 50-59. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1360-0443.2012.03981.x
Article
Exercise-based smoking cessation interventions among women
Linke SE, Ciccolo JT, Ussher M & Marcus BH (2013) Exercise-based smoking cessation interventions among women. Women's Health, 9 (1), pp. 69-84. https://doi.org/10.2217/whe.12.63
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Randomised controlled trial of a complex intervention by primary care nurses to increase walking in patients aged 60-74 years: Protocol of the PACE-Lift (Pedometer Accelerometer Consultation Evaluation - Lift) trial
Harris T, Kerry S, Victor C, Ekelund U, Woodcock A, Iliffe S, Whincup P, Beighton C, Ussher M, David L, Brewin D, Adams F, Rogers A & Cook D (2013) Randomised controlled trial of a complex intervention by primary care nurses to increase walking in patients aged 60-74 years: Protocol of the PACE-Lift (Pedometer Accelerometer Consultation Evaluation - Lift) trial. BMC Public Health, 13 (1). https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2458-13-5
Article
Urge to smoke over 52 weeks of abstinence
Ussher M, Beard E, Abikoye G, Hajek P & West R (2013) Urge to smoke over 52 weeks of abstinence. Psychopharmacology, 226 (1), pp. 83-89. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00213-012-2886-7
Article
Evaluation of a Refined, Nationally Disseminated Self-Help Intervention for Smoking Cessation ("Quit Kit-2")
Murray RL, Szatkowski L & Ussher M (2013) Evaluation of a Refined, Nationally Disseminated Self-Help Intervention for Smoking Cessation ("Quit Kit-2"). Nicotine and Tobacco Research, 15 (8), pp. 1365-1371. https://doi.org/10.1093/ntr/nts286
Article
Immediate effects of single bouts of exercise on cravings to smoke: A systematic review of the literature [Unmittelbare Auswirkungen einzelner Bewegungseinheiten auf das Bedürfnis zu rauchen Ein systematischer Literaturüberblick]
Ledochowski L, Taylor AH, Haasova M, Faulkner GE, Ussher M & Kopp M (2013) Immediate effects of single bouts of exercise on cravings to smoke: A systematic review of the literature [Unmittelbare Auswirkungen einzelner Bewegungseinheiten auf das Bedürfnis zu rauchen Ein systematischer Literaturüberblick]. Zeitschrift fur Gesundheitspsychologie, 21 (3), pp. 122-137. https://doi.org/10.1026/0943-8149/a000099
Article
Impact of dementia progression on food-related processes: A qualitative study of caregivers' perspectives
Ussher M, Papachristou I & Giatra N (2013) Impact of dementia progression on food-related processes: A qualitative study of caregivers' perspectives. American Journal of Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias, 28 (6), pp. 568-574. https://doi.org/10.1177/1533317513494456
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PACE-UP (Pedometer and consultation evaluation - UP) - a pedometer-based walking intervention with and without practice nurse support in primary care patients aged 45-75 years: Study protocol for a randomised controlled trial
Harris T, Kerry SM, Victor CR, Shah SM, Iliffe S, Ussher M, Ekelund U, Fox-Rushby J, Whincup P, David L, Brewin D, Ibison J, DeWilde S, Limb E, Anokye N, Furness C, Howard E, Dale R & Cook DG (2013) PACE-UP (Pedometer and consultation evaluation - UP) - a pedometer-based walking intervention with and without practice nurse support in primary care patients aged 45-75 years: Study protocol for a randomised controlled trial. Trials, 14 (1). https://doi.org/10.1186/1745-6215-14-418
Article
Effect of thought suppression on desire to smoke and tobacco withdrawal symptoms
Erskine JAK, Ussher M, Cropley M, Elgindi A, Zaman M & Corlett B (2012) Effect of thought suppression on desire to smoke and tobacco withdrawal symptoms. Psychopharmacology, 219 (1), pp. 205-211. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00213-011-2391-4
Article
Exercise interventions for smoking cessation
Ussher M, Taylor A & Faulkner G (2012) Exercise interventions for smoking cessation. Journal of Evidence-Based Medicine, 5 (1), pp. 42-42. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1756-5391.2011.01170.x
Article
Exercise for smoking cessation
Ussher M, Taylor AH & Faulkner G (2012) Exercise for smoking cessation. Mental Health and Physical Activity, 5 (1), pp. 99-100. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mhpa.2011.12.001
Article
Physical activity as an aid to smoking cessation during pregnancy (LEAP) trial: Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
Ussher M, Aveyard P, Manyonda I, Lewis S, West R, Lewis B, Marcus B, Taylor AH, Barton P & Coleman T (2012) Physical activity as an aid to smoking cessation during pregnancy (LEAP) trial: Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. Trials, 13. https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84866900959&doi=10.1186%2f1745-6215-13-186&partnerID=40&md5=cbdede06d264c7008e148f9ab51e0885; https://doi.org/10.1186/1745-6215-13-186
Article
Tobacco withdrawal symptoms and urges to smoke in pregnant versus non-pregnant smokers
Ussher M, Etter J, Giatras N & Coleman T (2012) Tobacco withdrawal symptoms and urges to smoke in pregnant versus non-pregnant smokers. Addictive Behaviors, 37 (12), pp. 1353-1357. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.addbeh.2012.07.008
Article
Exercise interventions for smoking cessation
Ussher M, Taylor AH & Faulkner G (2012) Exercise interventions for smoking cessation. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2012 (1), Art. No.: CD002295. https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD002295.pub4
Article
Cardiovascular risk factors in patients with schizophrenia receiving continuous medical care
Ussher M, Doshi R, Sampuran A & West R (2011) Cardiovascular risk factors in patients with schizophrenia receiving continuous medical care. Community Mental Health Journal, 47 (6), pp. 688-693. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10597-011-9376-y
Article
Evaluation of a nationally disseminated self-help intervention for smoking cessation ('Quit Kit')
Ussher M, Chambers M, Adams R, Croghan E & Murray R (2011) Evaluation of a nationally disseminated self-help intervention for smoking cessation ('Quit Kit'). Tobacco Control, 20 (5), pp. 380-382. https://doi.org/10.1136/tc.2010.040535
Article
Acute effects of moderate intensity aerobic exercise on affective withdrawal symptoms and cravings among women smokers
Williams D, Dunsiger S, Whiteley J, Ussher M, Ciccolo J & Jennings E (2011) Acute effects of moderate intensity aerobic exercise on affective withdrawal symptoms and cravings among women smokers. Addictive Behaviors, 36 (8), pp. 894-897. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.addbeh.2011.04.001
Article
Resistance training as an aid to standard smoking cessation treatment: A pilot study
Ciccolo J, Dunsiger S, Williams D, Bartholomew J, Jennings E, Ussher M, Kraemer W & Marcus B (2011) Resistance training as an aid to standard smoking cessation treatment: A pilot study. Nicotine and Tobacco Research, 13 (8), pp. 756-760. https://doi.org/10.1093/ntr/ntr068
Article
A randomised placebo-controlled trial of oral hydrocortisone for treating tobacco withdrawal symptoms
Ussher M, Aveyard P, Reid F, West R, Evans P, Clow A, Hucklebridge F, Fuller J, Ibison J & Steptoe A (2011) A randomised placebo-controlled trial of oral hydrocortisone for treating tobacco withdrawal symptoms. Psychopharmacology, 216 (1), pp. 43-51. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00213-011-2191-x
Article
Cannabinoid type 1 receptor antagonists for smoking cessation
Cahill K & Ussher M (2011) Cannabinoid type 1 receptor antagonists for smoking cessation. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2011 (3), Art. No.: CD005353. https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD005353.pub4
Article
Psychosocial correlates of health literacy among older patients with coronary heart disease
Ussher M, Ibrahim S, Reid F, Shaw A & Rowlands G (2010) Psychosocial correlates of health literacy among older patients with coronary heart disease. Journal of Health Communication, 15 (7), pp. 788-804. https://doi.org/10.1080/10810730.2010.514030
Article
Integrating the promotion of physical activity within a smoking cessation programme: Findings from collaborative action research in UK stop smoking services
Taylor AH, Everson-Hock ES & Ussher M (2010) Integrating the promotion of physical activity within a smoking cessation programme: Findings from collaborative action research in UK stop smoking services. BMC Health Services Research, 10, Art. No.: 317. https://doi.org/10.1186/1472-6963-10-317
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Moderate intensity exercise as an adjunct to standard smoking cessation treatment for women: A pilot study
Williams D, Whitely J, Dunsiger S, Jennings E, Albrecht A, Ussher M, Ciccolo J, Parisi A & Marcus B (2010) Moderate intensity exercise as an adjunct to standard smoking cessation treatment for women: A pilot study. Psychology of Addictive Behaviors, 24 (2), pp. 349-354. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0018332
Article
A Qualitative perspective on multiple health behaviour change: Views of smoking cessation advisors who promote physical activity
Everson-Hock ES, Taylor AH, Ussher M & Faulkner G (2010) A Qualitative perspective on multiple health behaviour change: Views of smoking cessation advisors who promote physical activity. Journal of Smoking Cessation, 5 (1), pp. 7-14. https://doi.org/10.1375/jsc.5.1.7
Article
Readiness to use physical activity as a smoking cessation aid: A multiple behaviour change application of the Transtheoretical Model among quitters attending Stop Smoking Clinics
Everson-Hock ES, Taylor AH & Ussher M (2010) Readiness to use physical activity as a smoking cessation aid: A multiple behaviour change application of the Transtheoretical Model among quitters attending Stop Smoking Clinics. Patient Education and Counseling, 79 (2), pp. 156-159. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pec.2009.09.016
Article
Is the ten-item Questionnaire of Smoking Urges (QSU-brief) more sensitive to abstinence than shorter craving measures?
West R & Ussher M (2010) Is the ten-item Questionnaire of Smoking Urges (QSU-brief) more sensitive to abstinence than shorter craving measures?. Psychopharmacology, 208 (3), pp. 427-432. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00213-009-1742-x
Article
Determinants of physical activity promotion by smoking cessation advisors as an aid for quitting: Support for the Transtheoretical Model
Everson ES, Taylor AH & Ussher M (2010) Determinants of physical activity promotion by smoking cessation advisors as an aid for quitting: Support for the Transtheoretical Model. Patient Education and Counseling, 78 (1), pp. 53-56. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pec.2009.05.004
Article
Feasibility of an exercise counseling intervention for depressed women smokers
Vickers KS, Patten CA, Lewis BA, Clark MM, Ussher M, Ebbert JO, Croghan IT, Decker PA, Hathaway J, Marcus BH & Hurt RD (2009) Feasibility of an exercise counseling intervention for depressed women smokers. Nicotine and Tobacco Research, 11 (8), pp. 985-995. https://doi.org/10.1093/ntr/ntp101
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Effect of isometric exercise and body scanning on cigarette cravings and withdrawal symptoms
Ussher M, Cropley M, Playle S, Mohidin R & West R (2009) Effect of isometric exercise and body scanning on cigarette cravings and withdrawal symptoms. Addiction, 104 (7), pp. 1251-1257. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1360-0443.2009.02605.x
Article
Patients' perspectives of the doctor-patient relationship and information giving across a range of literacy levels
Shaw A, Ibrahim S, Reid F, Ussher M & Rowlands G (2009) Patients' perspectives of the doctor-patient relationship and information giving across a range of literacy levels. Patient Education and Counseling, 75 (1), pp. 114-120. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pec.2008.09.026
Article
Validation of a health literacy screening tool (REALM) in a UK Population with coronary heart disease
Ibrahim SY, Reid F, Shaw A, Rowlands G, Gomez GB, Chesnokov M & Ussher M (2008) Validation of a health literacy screening tool (REALM) in a UK Population with coronary heart disease. Journal of Public Health, 30 (4), pp. 449-455. https://doi.org/10.1093/pubmed/fdn059
Article
Exercise interventions for smoking cessation
Ussher M, Taylor AH & Faulkner G (2008) Exercise interventions for smoking cessation. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2008 (4), Art. No.: CD002295. https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD002295.pub3
Article
Exercise interventions for smoking cessation
Ussher M, Taylor A & Faulkner G (2008) Exercise interventions for smoking cessation. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2008 (4), Art. No.: CD002295. https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD002295.pub3
Article
A pilot randomised controlled trial of the feasibility of using body scan and isometric exercises for reducing urge to smoke in a smoking cessation clinic
Al-Chalabi L, Prasad N, Steed L, Stenner S, Aveyard P, Beach J & Ussher M (2008) A pilot randomised controlled trial of the feasibility of using body scan and isometric exercises for reducing urge to smoke in a smoking cessation clinic. BMC Public Health, 8, Art. No.: 349. https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2458-8-349
Article
Physical activity as an aid to smoking cessation during pregnancy: Two feasibility studies
Ussher M, Aveyard P, Coleman T, Straus L, West R, Marcus B, Lewis B & Manyonda I (2008) Physical activity as an aid to smoking cessation during pregnancy: Two feasibility studies. BMC Public Health, 8, Art. No.: 328. https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2458-8-328
Article
The effects of moderate and vigorous exercise on desire to smoke, withdrawal symptoms and mood in abstaining young adult smokers
Everson ES, Daley AJ & Ussher M (2008) The effects of moderate and vigorous exercise on desire to smoke, withdrawal symptoms and mood in abstaining young adult smokers. Mental Health and Physical Activity, 1 (1), pp. 26-31. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mhpa.2008.06.001
Letter
Physical inactivity among a UK Somali population
Ussher M (2008) Physical inactivity among a UK Somali population. Journal of Public Health, 30 (1), p. 110. https://doi.org/10.1093/pubmed/fdm075
Article
Physical activity preferences and perceived barriers to activity among persons with severe mental illness in the United Kingdom
Ussher M, Stanbury L, Cheeseman V & Faulkner G (2007) Physical activity preferences and perceived barriers to activity among persons with severe mental illness in the United Kingdom. Psychiatric Services, 58 (3), pp. 405-408. https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-33947583267&doi=10.1176%2fappi.ps.58.3.405&partnerID=40&md5=05b577dc88eddd5d69221c9bfeaf6299; https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.ps.58.3.405
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Brief report: The theory of planned behaviour applied to physical activity in young people who smoke
Ussher M, Daley A & Everson E (2007) Brief report: The theory of planned behaviour applied to physical activity in young people who smoke. Journal of Adolescence, 30 (2), pp. 347-351. https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-33947272729&doi=10.1016%2fj.adolescence.2006.11.001&partnerID=40&md5=7f31cbbe37794f5a8c6649599c7b22df; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.adolescence.2006.11.001
Article
The acute effects of exercise on cigarette cravings, withdrawal symptoms, affect and smoking behaviour: A systematic review
Ussher M, Taylor A & Faulkner G (2007) The acute effects of exercise on cigarette cravings, withdrawal symptoms, affect and smoking behaviour: A systematic review. Addiction, 102 (4), pp. 534-543. https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-33947183870&doi=10.1111%2fj.1360-0443.2006.01739.x&partnerID=40&md5=ea10bac15616fd455cf219caf7a4aec9; https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1360-0443.2006.01739.x
Article
Factors associated with exercise participation and attitudes to exercise among pregnant smokers
Ussher M, Ah-Yoon M, West R & Straus L (2007) Factors associated with exercise participation and attitudes to exercise among pregnant smokers. Journal of Smoking Cessation, 2 (1), pp. 12-16. https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-53249102105&doi=10.1375%2fjsc.2.1.12&partnerID=40&md5=3f7644557660e0cc6b7b354d5c2d24d0; https://doi.org/10.1375/jsc.2.1.12
Article
Acute effects of a guided relaxation routine (body scan) on tobacco withdrawal symptoms and cravings in abstinent smokers
Ussher M, Cropley M & Charitou E (2007) Acute effects of a guided relaxation routine (body scan) on tobacco withdrawal symptoms and cravings in abstinent smokers. Addiction, 102 (6), pp. 989-993. https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-34249031490&doi=10.1111%2fj.1360-0443.2007.01832.x&partnerID=40&md5=a4ccbb22e85362047c5d7f149269b560; https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1360-0443.2007.01832.x
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Does exercise in adolescence prevent smoking uptake?
Ussher M & Aveyard P (2007) Does exercise in adolescence prevent smoking uptake?. Addiction, 102 (7), pp. 1025-1026. https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-34250369976&doi=10.1111%2fj.1360-0443.2007.01919.x&partnerID=40&md5=3d68c2149bc587400bbce9b0ca38f3ff; https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1360-0443.2007.01919.x
Article
The relationship between physical activity, sedentary behaviour and psychological wellbeing among adolescents
Ussher M, Owen C, Cook D & Whincup PH (2007) The relationship between physical activity, sedentary behaviour and psychological wellbeing among adolescents. Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology, 42 (10), pp. 851-856. https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-34748857481&doi=10.1007%2fs00127-007-0232-x&partnerID=40&md5=bca2115742f4aa7f58a3bbedf75021f7; https://doi.org/10.1007/s00127-007-0232-x
Article
Randomized controlled trial of physical activity counseling as an aid to smoking cessation: 12 month follow-up
Ussher M, West R, McEwen A, Taylor A & Steptoe A (2007) Randomized controlled trial of physical activity counseling as an aid to smoking cessation: 12 month follow-up. Addictive Behaviors, 32 (12), pp. 3060-3064. https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-34648846491&doi=10.1016%2fj.addbeh.2007.04.009&partnerID=40&md5=59dda26fedd2cdae68784032c1ba575f; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.addbeh.2007.04.009
Article
Cannabinoid type 1 receptor antagonists (rimonabant) for smoking cessation
Ussher M & Cahill K (2007) Cannabinoid type 1 receptor antagonists (rimonabant) for smoking cessation. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, (4). https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-36749075981&doi=10.1002%2f14651858.CD005353.pub3&partnerID=40&md5=a3dcdbad3fd9c8e1797402157b51896a; https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD005353.pub3
Article
Cannabinoid type 1 receptor antagonists (rimonabant) for smoking cessation
Ussher M & Cahill K (2007) Cannabinoid type 1 receptor antagonists (rimonabant) for smoking cessation. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, (3), p. CD005353. https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-35348879969&partnerID=40&md5=e3df534b533e1e410328aa330601fdc5; https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD005353.pub3
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Effects of walking on cigarette cravings and affect in the context of nesbitt's paradox and the circumplex model
Ussher M (2006) Effects of walking on cigarette cravings and affect in the context of nesbitt's paradox and the circumplex model. Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 28 (1), pp. 18-31. https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-30544443035&doi=10.1123%2fjsep.28.1.18&partnerID=40&md5=c11c537aec4cd5bc2df45576a99d2578; https://doi.org/10.1123/jsep.28.1.18
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Acute effect of isometric exercise on desire to smoke and tobacco withdrawal symptoms
Ussher M (2006) Acute effect of isometric exercise on desire to smoke and tobacco withdrawal symptoms. Human Psychopharmacology:Clinical and Experimental, 21 (1), pp. 39-46. https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-32044456196&doi=10.1002%2fhup.744&partnerID=40&md5=f5f16462e7a6dddee5942ee4408af580; https://doi.org/10.1002/hup.744
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Assessing DSM-IV nicotine withdrawal symptoms: A comparison and evaluation of five different scales
Ussher M (2006) Assessing DSM-IV nicotine withdrawal symptoms: A comparison and evaluation of five different scales. Psychopharmacology, 184 (3-4), pp. 619-627. https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-32844455675&doi=10.1007%2fs00213-005-0216-z&partnerID=40&md5=b34a138084cbed8abbfe1488be3066db; https://doi.org/10.1007/s00213-005-0216-z
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Reduction in cortisol after smoking cessation among users of nicotine patches
Ussher M (2006) Reduction in cortisol after smoking cessation among users of nicotine patches. Psychosomatic Medicine, 68 (2), pp. 299-306. https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-33646679391&doi=10.1097%2f01.psy.0000204926.27215.a1&partnerID=40&md5=088f83fd73193896c19bd338571bd895; https://doi.org/10.1097/01.psy.0000204926.27215.a1
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Smoking, cortisol and nicotine
Ussher M (2006) Smoking, cortisol and nicotine. International Journal of Psychophysiology, 59 (3), pp. 228-235. https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-33644598442&doi=10.1016%2fj.ijpsycho.2005.10.011&partnerID=40&md5=389c609d3f3bc24247ef517aa2b7f71a; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpsycho.2005.10.011
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Perceived barriers to and benefits of attending a stop smoking course during pregnancy
Ussher M (2006) Perceived barriers to and benefits of attending a stop smoking course during pregnancy. Patient Education and Counseling, 61 (3), pp. 467-472. https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-33646799136&doi=10.1016%2fj.pec.2005.06.021&partnerID=40&md5=1df6347e393531f705a524031a2748bb; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pec.2005.06.021
Article
Does exercise have an acute effect on desire to smoke, mood and withdrawal symptoms in abstaining adolescent smokers?
Ussher M (2006) Does exercise have an acute effect on desire to smoke, mood and withdrawal symptoms in abstaining adolescent smokers?. Addictive Behaviors, 31 (9), pp. 1547-1558. https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-33746477018&doi=10.1016%2fj.addbeh.2005.11.007&partnerID=40&md5=d747735c83d5a198ae1d994846718c0c; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.addbeh.2005.11.007
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Acute effects of self-paced walking on urges to smoke during temporary smoking abstinence
Ussher M, Taylor A & Katomeri M (2005) Acute effects of self-paced walking on urges to smoke during temporary smoking abstinence. Psychopharmacology, 181 (1), pp. 1-7. https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-26644473446&doi=10.1007%2fs00213-005-2216-4&partnerID=40&md5=c0a07410929bf7339d473236bee035c9; https://doi.org/10.1007/s00213-005-2216-4
Book Chapter
Effects of exercise on smoking cessation and coping with withdrawal symptoms and nicotine cravings
Taylor AH & Ussher M (2005) Effects of exercise on smoking cessation and coping with withdrawal symptoms and nicotine cravings. In: Faulkner G & Taylor A (eds.) Exercise, Health and Mental Health: Emerging Relationships. London: Routledge, pp. 135-158. https://www.routledge.com/Exercise-Health-and-Mental-Health-Emerging-Relationships/Faulkner-Taylor-Biddle-Dishman/p/book/9780415334310; https://doi.org/10.4324/9780203415016_chapter_8
Book Chapter
Exercise interventions in drug and alcohol rehabilitation
Donaghy M & Ussher M (2005) Exercise interventions in drug and alcohol rehabilitation. In: Faulkner G & Taylor A (eds.) Exercise health and mental health: Emerging relationships. London: Routledge, pp. 48-69. https://www.routledge.com/Exercise-Health-and-Mental-Health-Emerging-Relationships/Faulkner-Taylor-Biddle-Dishman/p/book/9780415334310; https://doi.org/10.4324/9780203415016_chapter_4
Article
The role of schema processes in the eating disorders
Ussher M, Luck A, Waller G, Meyer C & Lacey H (2005) The role of schema processes in the eating disorders. Cognitive Therapy and Research, 29 (6), pp. 717-732. https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-33745278577&doi=10.1007%2fs10608-005-9635-8&partnerID=40&md5=72f6c85f49e3a40e4dfb1c70e291ce14; https://doi.org/10.1007/s10608-005-9635-8
Article
Exercise interventions for smoking cessation
Ussher M (2005) Exercise interventions for smoking cessation. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2005 (1), Art. No.: CD002295. https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD002295.pub2
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Acute effects of a short bout of moderate versus light intensity exercise versus inactivity on tobacco withdrawal symptoms in sedentary smokers
Ussher M, Daniel J, Cropley M & West R (2004) Acute effects of a short bout of moderate versus light intensity exercise versus inactivity on tobacco withdrawal symptoms in sedentary smokers. Psychopharmacology, 174 (3), pp. 320-326. https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-3843135196&partnerID=40&md5=9f22bd1556aacebcd21e4f83a52ae3ea; https://doi.org/10.1007/s00213-003-1762-x
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A survey of pregnant smokers' interest in different types of smoking cessation support
Ussher M, West R & Hibbs N (2004) A survey of pregnant smokers' interest in different types of smoking cessation support. Patient Education and Counseling, 54 (1), pp. 67-72. https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-2942724206&doi=10.1016%2fS0738-3991%2803%2900197-6&partnerID=40&md5=c87ff58243dd6ebe780dc2968699701e; https://doi.org/10.1016/S0738-3991%2803%2900197-6
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Acute reduction in secretory immunoglobulin A following smoking cessation
Ussher M, West R, Steptoe A, McEwen A, Clow A & Hucklebridge F (2004) Acute reduction in secretory immunoglobulin A following smoking cessation. Psychoneuroendocrinology, 29 (10), pp. 1335-1340. https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-3543127210&doi=10.1016%2fj.psyneuen.2004.04.004&partnerID=40&md5=2654af5c89c816c4153d3c8e631fe8c4; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psyneuen.2004.04.004
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Acute effect of a brief bout of exercise on alcohol urges
Ussher M, Sampuran AS, Doshi R, West R & Drummond C (2004) Acute effect of a brief bout of exercise on alcohol urges. Addiction, 99 (12), pp. 1542-1547. https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-10844258916&doi=10.1111%2fj.1360-0443.2004.00919.x&partnerID=40&md5=da056726d002ac6620b457ce6f5e9a2f; https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1360-0443.2004.00919.x
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Increase in common cold symptoms and mouth ulcers following smoking cessation
Ussher M, West R, Steptoe A & McEwen A (2003) Increase in common cold symptoms and mouth ulcers following smoking cessation. Tobacco Control, 12 (1), pp. 86-88. https://doi.org/10.1136/tc.12.1.86
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Interest in nicotine replacement therapy among pregnant smokers [6]
Ussher M & West R (2003) Interest in nicotine replacement therapy among pregnant smokers [6]. Tobacco Control, 12 (1), pp. 108-109. https://doi.org/10.1136/tc.12.1.108
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Efficacy of exercise counselling as an aid for smoking cessation: A randomized controlled trial
West R, Ussher M, McEwen A, Taylor A & Steptoe A (2003) Efficacy of exercise counselling as an aid for smoking cessation: A randomized controlled trial. Addiction, 98 (4), pp. 523-532. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1360-0443.2003.00346.x
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Diurnal variations in first lapses to smoking for nicotine patch users
Ussher M & West R (2003) Diurnal variations in first lapses to smoking for nicotine patch users. Human Psychopharmacology:Clinical and Experimental, 18 (5), pp. 345-349. https://doi.org/10.1002/hup.493
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A physical activity intervention in a community alcohol service (multiple letters)
Ussher M, Morrow V, Clewes J & Sharkey M (2001) A physical activity intervention in a community alcohol service (multiple letters). British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 64 (2), pp. 106-107.
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Effect of a short bout of exercise on tobacco withdrawal symptoms and desire to smoke
Ussher M, P N, M C & R W (2001) Effect of a short bout of exercise on tobacco withdrawal symptoms and desire to smoke. Psychopharmacology, 158 (1), pp. 66-72. https://doi.org/10.1007/s002130100846
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A physical activity intervention in a community alcohol service
Ussher M, McCusker M, Morrow V & Donaghy M (2000) A physical activity intervention in a community alcohol service. British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 63 (12), pp. 598-604. https://doi.org/10.1177/030802260006301207
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Does exercise aid smoking cessation? A systematic review
Taylor AH, Ussher M, West R & McEwen A (2000) Does exercise aid smoking cessation? A systematic review. Addiction, 95 (2), pp. 199-208. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1360-0443.2000.9521996.x
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Exercise interventions for smoking cessation
Ussher M, West R, Taylor AH & McEwen A (2000) Exercise interventions for smoking cessation. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2000 (3), Art. No.: CD002295. https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD002295