Systems approaches to scaling up: a systematic review and narrative synthesis of evidence for physical activity and other behavioural non-communicable disease risk …
Abstract Background Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are the leading causes of death
worldwide. Systems approaches have potential for creating sustainable outcomes at scale …
worldwide. Systems approaches have potential for creating sustainable outcomes at scale …
Adolescent Health Series–Alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use among adolescents in sub‐Saharan Africa: A narrative review
NK Morojele, L Ramsoomar… - Tropical Medicine & …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Alcohol, tobacco, and other drug (ATOD) use by adolescents are major contributors to death
and disability in sub‐Saharan Africa (SSA). This paper reviews the extent of adolescents' …
and disability in sub‐Saharan Africa (SSA). This paper reviews the extent of adolescents' …
[HTML][HTML] Can social norms explain long-term trends in alcohol use? Insights from inverse generative social science
Social psychological theory posits entities and mechanisms that attempt to explain
observable differences in behavior. For example, dual process theory suggests that an …
observable differences in behavior. For example, dual process theory suggests that an …
Insights from system dynamics applications in addiction research: A scoping review
Background and aims Substance misuse and use disorders are dynamic and complex
problems, situated within systems of interacting social, environmental, and neurobiological …
problems, situated within systems of interacting social, environmental, and neurobiological …
[HTML][HTML] Assessing the Feasibility of economic approaches to prevent substance abuse among adolescents: Protocol for a Mixed methods study
R Brathwaite, M Mutumba, J Nanteza… - JMIR Research …, 2023 - researchprotocols.org
Background Adolescent alcohol and drug use (ADU) is a significant public health challenge.
Uganda, one of the poorest countries in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), has the second-highest …
Uganda, one of the poorest countries in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), has the second-highest …
A systems framework depicting how complex neighborhood dynamics and contextual factors could impact the effectiveness of an alcohol outlet zoning policy
An updated zoning policy eliminating all alcohol outlets (liquor stores) in residential districts
was implemented to reduce high rates of violent crime in Baltimore City. Diverse …
was implemented to reduce high rates of violent crime in Baltimore City. Diverse …
[HTML][HTML] An integrated dual process simulation model of alcohol use behaviours in individuals, with application to US population-level consumption, 1984–2012
Abstract Introduction The Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB) describes how attitudes,
norms and perceived behavioural control guide health behaviour, including alcohol …
norms and perceived behavioural control guide health behaviour, including alcohol …
The “disease” of violence against health-care workers is a wicked problem. Managing and preventing violence in health-care
Purpose This paper aims to illustrate the complexity of understanding and managing violent
behaviour in health care. The authors will show how different perceptions of the reasons for …
behaviour in health care. The authors will show how different perceptions of the reasons for …
Prevalence and Correlates of Substance Use Among Youth Living with HIV in Fishing Communities in Uganda
R Brathwaite, M Mutumba, S Nannono… - AIDS and Behavior, 2024 - Springer
Alcohol and drug use (ADU) poses a significant barrier to optimal HIV treatment outcomes
for adolescents and youths living with HIV (AYLHIV). We aimed to investigate the prevalence …
for adolescents and youths living with HIV (AYLHIV). We aimed to investigate the prevalence …
Addressing alcohol-related harms in the local night-time economy: a qualitative process evaluation from a complex systems perspective
E McGill, D Marks, M Petticrew, M Egan - BMJ open, 2022 - bmjopen.bmj.com
Objectives English local authorities (LAs) are interested in reducing alcohol-related harms
and may use discretionary powers such as the Late Night Levy (LNL) to do so. This study …
and may use discretionary powers such as the Late Night Levy (LNL) to do so. This study …