Charlie Foster
Datos Biográficos
| ID | 4012809 |
|---|---|
| NOMBRE | Charlie Foster |
| NOMBRES | Charlie |
| APELLIDO | Foster |
| FIRMA | FOSTER C |
| AFILIACIONES | University of Bristol |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-5041-0601 |
| VERIFICADO | Sí |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 49 |
| TOTAL DE CITAS | 60 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 49 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMER AÑO DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2004 |
| AÑO MÁS RECIENTE DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2026 |
| ÍNDICE H | 4 |
The social significance of golf in Finland in the year 2021 based on SROI analysis
Introduction There is growing demand among policy makers to understand the broader social impact of different recreational activities towards supporting policy interventions and promoting societal benefits through active lifestyles. Golf is a growing global sport and economic contributor, particularly among middle-aged and older adults, whose participants have high and increasing healthcare costs. Methods This study analysed the social return on …
Stakeholder perceptions of the utility of SNA visuals in strengthening community-based health programmes
Non-communicable diseases [NCDs] are an ever-increasing burden globally. Community-based programmes [CBPs] have been identified as a cost-effective prevention and management strategy of NCDs. However, evidence for scaling up and sustaining CBPs remains limited. This study explores stakeholders’ perceptions of the utility of social network analysis (SNA) visuals, the systematic mapping of actors within a network, a growing but underexplored method…
Implementation challenges of professional sport club-led health promotion in primary schools
Professional sport clubs and organisations (PSCOs) are effective settings for adults’ health promotion; however, little insight exists regarding their potential role in children’s health promotion. This research sought to explore the role, delivery, and challenges of PSCO health promotion projects delivered in primary schools located in Bristol, England. A qualitative case study methodology was followed, utilising semi-structured interviews and e…
Stakeholders’ perceptions on the role of professional sports clubs in local community health promotion
Charitable arms of professional sports clubs and organizations (PSCOs) offer a range of health promotion (HP) programmes within communities, yet little is known about their role within approaches to HP, particularly from the view of key intersectoral partners. Our study explored the perceptions of the role of PSCOs within local approaches to HP from the perspective of multisectoral stakeholders in a southwest region of England. A qualitative sing…
Flourishing Through Life Transitions
Where Do Professional Sports Clubs and Organisations Sit Within a Local Health Promotion System? A Social Network Analysis Study
Professional sports clubs and organisations (PSCOs) have been identified as effective organisations for health promotion (HP); however, their position and connectivity within local HP systems is largely unknown. Our research aimed to explore (i) who identifies PSCOs as a key partner within the delivery of local HP projects, (ii) who they collaborate with, and (iii) their perceived importance by network members. A social network analysis survey wa…
Comprehensive application of a systems approach to obesity prevention
A systems approach to obesity prevention is increasingly urged. However, confusion exists on what a systems approach entails in practice, and the empirical evidence on this new approach is unclear. This scoping review aimed to identify and synthesise studies/programmes that have comprehensively applied a systems approach to obesity prevention in intervention development, delivery/implementation, and evaluation. By searching international database…
The new normal for children’s physical activity and screen viewing
There is a new normal for children's physical activity that is characterised by increased dependence on structured and organised physical activities, such as active clubs, and less on unstructured and spontaneous physical activities, such as physical play. While this may suit many children, girls and children from lower socio-economic households face barriers to participating in the new normal. It is important that affordable and equitable opport…
Screen-viewing behaviours of children before and after the 2020–21 Covid-19 lockdowns in the UK
Although screen-viewing was higher post-lockdown compared to pre-COVID-19, the high increases reported during lockdowns were not, on average, sustained post-lockdown. This may be attributed to a combination of short-term fluctuations during periods of strict restrictions, parental support in regulating post-lockdown behaviour and age-related, rather than COVID-19-specific, increases in screen-viewing. However, socio-economic differences in our sa…
Improving the reporting of intervention studies underpinned by a systems approach to address obesity or other public health challenges
Improving the reporting of intervention studies underpinned by a systems approach to address obesity or other public health challenges
Virtual Surf Booth”
Surf therapy is increasingly used as a health intervention, but evidence of its mental health benefits remains unclear. This longitudinal mixed-method study assessed the usability and acceptability of a novel online data collection tool and process to measure the impact of a surf programme on acute and chronic mental wellbeing. Fifteen women attending a 6-week surf programme in the UK were asked to complete a tool consisting of video recordings, …
A qualitative exploration of attitudes to walking in the retirement life change
It may be beneficial to promote qualitative aspects of walking practice and strive for regularity rather than intensity of walking to accrue the social, psychological and intellectual benefits reported by individuals in the retirement life change
A qualitative exploration of English black adults’ views of strength and balance activities in mid-life
Public health recommendations stress the importance of increasing participation in regular strength and balance activities as people age, to reduce the risk of falls and maintain independence. This study has shown that among the black middle-aged adults we interviewed, the knowledge and salience of this message is low. Public health approaches should be taken to communicate the importance of enhancing strength and balance as people approach older…
A profile of children’s physical activity data from the 2012 and 2015 health survey for England
We recommend a specific focus on establishing and maintaining girl's participation in formal sport thorough their teenage years, and a recognition and consolidation of the important role played by active travel and school-based physical activity for the least active children
Participation of people living with disabilities in physical activity
Approximately 1·5 billion people worldwide live with a physical, mental, sensory, or intellectual disability, about 80% of which are in low-income and middle-income countries. This Series paper provides a global overview of the prevalence, benefits, and promotion policies for physical activity for people living with disabilities (PLWD). PLWD are 16-62% less likely to meet physical activity guidelines and are at higher risk of serious health probl…
The impact of Covid-19 movement restrictions on physical activity in a low-income semi-rural population in Malaysia
BACKGROUND: The COVID-19 pandemic prompted movement restrictions in countries worldwide, impacting on physical activity (PA), a major non-communicable disease risk factor, and thus may have unintentional long-term health implications. In semi-rural areas of low-middle-income-countries (LMICs), where occupational activity is the main source of PA, changes in PA associated with COVID-19 restrictions are unknown. We investigated the impact of Moveme…
Moving through Motherhood
Information received by women regarding physical activity during and after pregnancy often lacks clarity and may be conflicting and confusing. Without clear, engaging, accessible guidance centred on the experiences of pregnancy and parenting, the benefits of physical activity can be lost. We describe a collaborative process to inform the design of evidence-based, user-centred physical activity resources which reflect diverse experiences of pregna…
Let’s Talk about Physical Activity”
Despite many countries having physical activity guidelines, there have been few concerted efforts to mobilize this information to the public. The aim of this study was to understand the preferences of under-served community groups about how the benefits of physical activity, and associated guidelines, can be better communicated to the public. Participatory workshops, co-developed between researchers, a local charity, and a community artist, were …
Socio-Ecological Natural Experiment with Randomized Controlled Trial to Promote Active Commuting to Work
Active commuting to work (ACW) has beneficial effects on health, traffic, and climate. However, more robust evidence is needed on how to promote ACW. This paper reports the findings of a multilevel natural experiment with a randomized controlled trial in 16 Finnish workplaces. In Phase 1, 11 workplaces (1823 employees) from Area 1 were exposed to environmental improvements in walking and cycling paths. In Phase 2, five more workplaces (826 employ…
A validation study of the Eurostat harmonised European time use study (Hetus) diary using wearable technology
The comparison of the diary with the camera and accelerometer records strongly supports using diary methodology for studying the full range of daily activity, particularly at aggregate levels. Accelerometer data could be combined with diary measures to improve estimation of METs equivalents for various types of active and sedentary behaviour
Testing Self-Report Time-Use Diaries against Objective Instruments in Real Time
This study provides a new test of time-use diary methodology, comparing diaries with a pair of objective criterion measures: wearable cameras and accelerometers. A volunteer sample of respondents ( n = 148) completed conventional self-report paper time-use diaries using the standard UK Harmonised European Time Use Study (HETUS) instrument. On the diary day, respondents wore a camera that continuously recorded images of their activities during wak…
Challenges of research recruitment in a university setting in England
The recruitment is an integral part of most research projects in medical sciences involving human participants. In health promotion research, there is increasing work on the impact of environments. Settings represent environments such as schools where social, physical and psychological development unfolds. In this study, we investigated weight gain in students within a university setting. Barriers to access and recruitment of university students …
The development of national multisectoral action plans for the prevention and control of noncommunicable diseases
BACKGROUND: In October 2012, the WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR) developed a Regional Framework for Action to implement multisectoral action plans (MAPs) for the prevention and control of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs). OBJECTIVES: The aim of this project was to draw on the experiences of four EMR countries that had made good progress in developing these MAPs, to identify best practice and barriers in the development of them. METHODS: Str…
Socioeconomic status and non-communicable disease behavioural risk factors in low-income and lower-middle-income countries
Socio-Ecological Intervention to Promote Active Commuting to Work
Active commuting to work (ACW) is beneficial to traffic, environment and population health. More evidence is needed on effective ways to promote ACW. This paper describes the protocol and baseline findings of a cluster-randomized controlled study, which aims to promote ACW with multilevel strategies in two large workplace areas in Tampere, Finland. In Phase 1, the impacts of environmental strategies (trail improvements) were evaluated in 11 workp…
Environmental perceptions and walking in English adults
Study objective: To examine the relation between adults’ perceptions of the social and physical environment and their self reported walking behaviour. Design: Cross sectional survey. Setting: England. Participants: A national sample of 4265 adults aged 16–74 years. Main outcome measures: Self reported walking behaviour was categorised into two dichotomous variables: (a) any reported walking in past four weeks, (b) reported walking ⩾150 minutes pe…
Green space and physical activity
Past studies have suggested that a link between health outcomes and green space is due to increased levels of physical activity of individuals living in areas with more green space. We found a positive association between green space and physical activity levels. The odds of achieving the recommended amount of physical activity was 1.27 (95% CI: 1.13-1.44) for people living in the greenest quintile in England compared to those living in the least…
Testing Self-Report Time-Use Diaries against Objective Instruments in Real Time
This study provides a new test of time-use diary methodology, comparing diaries with a pair of objective criterion measures: wearable cameras and accelerometers. A volunteer sample of respondents ( n = 148) completed conventional self-report paper time-use diaries using the standard UK Harmonised European Time Use Study (HETUS) instrument. On the diary day, respondents wore a camera that continuously recorded images of their activities during wak…
The burden of physical activity-related ill health in the UK
Background: Despite evidence that physical inactivity is a risk factor for a number of diseases, only a third of men and a quarter of women are meeting government targets for physical activity. This paper provides an estimate of the economic and health burden of disease related to physical inactivity in the UK. These estimates are examined in relation to current UK government policy on physical activity. Methods: Information from the World Health…
Human Dignity in Bioethics and Law
Dignity is often denounced as hopelessly amorphous or incurably theological: as feel-good philosophical window-dressing, or as the name given to whatever principles give you the answer that you think is right. This is wrong, says Charles Foster: dignity is not only an essential principle in bioethics and law; it is really the only principle. In this ambitious, paradigm-shattering but highly readable book, he argues that dignity is the only sustai…
The physical activity profiles of South Asian ethnic groups in England
BACKGROUND: To identify what types of activity contribute to overall physical activity in South Asian ethnic groups and how these vary according to sex and age. We used the White British ethnic group as a comparison. METHODS: Self-reported physical activity was measured in the Health Survey for England 1999 and 2004, a nationally representative, cross-sectional survey that boosted ethnic minority samples in these years. We merged the two survey y…
Environmental perceptions and walking in English adults
Study objective: To examine the relation between adults’ perceptions of the social and physical environment and their self reported walking behaviour. Design: Cross sectional survey. Setting: England. Participants: A national sample of 4265 adults aged 16–74 years. Main outcome measures: Self reported walking behaviour was categorised into two dichotomous variables: (a) any reported walking in past four weeks, (b) reported walking ⩾150 minutes pe…
The relationship between access and quality of urban green space with population physical activity
Understanding participation in sport and physical activity among children and adults
Qualitative research may be able to provide an answer as to why adults and children do or do not participate in sport and physical activity. This paper systematically examines published and unpublished qualitative research studies of UK children's and adults' reasons for participation and non-participation in sport and physical activity. The review covers peer reviewed and gray literature from 1990 to 2004. Papers were entered into review if they…
The burden of physical activity-related ill health in the UK
Background: Despite evidence that physical inactivity is a risk factor for a number of diseases, only a third of men and a quarter of women are meeting government targets for physical activity. This paper provides an estimate of the economic and health burden of disease related to physical inactivity in the UK. These estimates are examined in relation to current UK government policy on physical activity. Methods: Information from the World Health…
The 'Walking for Wellbeing in the West' randomised controlled trial of a pedometer-based walking programme in combination with physical activity consultation with 12 month follow-up
Current Controlled Trials ISRCTN88907382
Quantification of Urbanization in Relation to Chronic Diseases in Developing Countries
The economic burden of ill health due to diet, physical inactivity, smoking, alcohol and obesity in the UK
BACKGROUND: Estimates of the economic cost of risk factors for chronic disease to the NHS provide evidence for prioritization of resources for prevention and public health. Previous comparable estimates of the economic costs of poor diet, physical inactivity, smoking, alcohol and overweight/obesity were based on economic data from 1992-93. METHODS: Diseases associated with poor diet, physical inactivity, smoking, alcohol and overweight/obesity we…
Correlates of physical activity in youth
A formative evaluation of a family-based walking intervention-Furness Families Walk4Life
The results of this study have highlighted the important contribution that formative research can make in informing and refining a programme to increase appropriateness and effectiveness. The study has helped to highlight the key characteristics associated with delivering a successful walking intervention to young families. It is recommended that practitioners undertake formative research when developing novel health promotion initiatives to help…
Human Dignity in Bioethics and Law
Dignity is often denounced as hopelessly amorphous or incurably theological: as feel-good philosophical window-dressing, or as the name given to whatever principles give you the answer that you think is right. This is wrong, says Charles Foster: dignity is not only an essential principle in bioethics and law; it is really the only principle. In this ambitious, paradigm-shattering but highly readable book, he argues that dignity is the only sustai…
Don’t wait for them to come to you, you go to them”. A qualitative study of recruitment approaches in community based walking programmes in the UK
Effective walking programme recruitment seems to require trained, strategic, labour intensive, word-of-mouth communication, often in partnerships, in order to understand needs and develop trust and motivation within disengaged sedentary communities. Walking promotion professionals require better training and resources to deliver appropriate recruitment strategies to reach priority groups
Levels and predictors of exercise referral scheme uptake and adherence
Green space and physical activity
Past studies have suggested that a link between health outcomes and green space is due to increased levels of physical activity of individuals living in areas with more green space. We found a positive association between green space and physical activity levels. The odds of achieving the recommended amount of physical activity was 1.27 (95% CI: 1.13-1.44) for people living in the greenest quintile in England compared to those living in the least…
Developing and testing a street audit tool using Google Street View to measure environmental supportiveness for physical activity
Developing and applying a socio-ecological model to the promotion of healthy eating in the school
Objective To develop and apply a socio-ecological model (SEM) for healthy eating in school students, to better understand the association between factors at different levels of the SEM and pupils’ dietary choices. Design Student-level data, collected through anonymised questionnaires, included reported dietary choices and correlates to these; data on school approaches to food were collected through postal surveys. We used multilevel analysis to s…
Systematic review and meta-analysis of reduction in all-cause mortality from walking and cycling and shape of dose response relationship
Physical fitness and mental health impact of a sport-for-development intervention in a post-conflict setting
The sport-for-development league in this study had no impact on fitness and a negative effect on the mental health of participating boys. From this research, there is no evidence that voluntary competitive sport-for-development interventions improve physical fitness or mental health outcomes in post-conflict settings
Cardiovascular prevention model from Kenyan slums to migrants in the Netherlands
Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are the main cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. As prevention and treatment of CVD often requires active screening and lifelong follow up it is a challenge for health systems both in high-income and low and middle-income countries to deliver adequate care to those in need, with efficient use of resources.We developed a health service model for primary prevention of CVD suitable for implementation in the Nair…
Quantifying the Association Between Physical Activity and Cardiovascular Disease and Diabetes
Background The relationships between physical activity ( PA ) and both cardiovascular disease ( CVD ) and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2 DM ) have predominantly been estimated using categorical measures of PA , masking the shape of the dose‐response relationship. In this systematic review and meta‐analysis, for the very first time we are able to derive a single continuous PA metric to compare the association between PA and CVD /T2 DM , both before …
The associations between sedentary behaviour and mental health among adolescents
Psychosocial wellbeing and physical health among Tamil schoolchildren in northern Sri Lanka
Our results do not support the supposition that the selected elements of physical health are related to mental health in post-conflict Sri Lanka. However, we identified a considerable physical health deficit in Tamil school children
Exploring the opportunities for food and drink purchasing and consumption by teenagers during their journeys between home and school
Objective To investigate the feasibility and acceptability of using wearable cameras as a method to capture the opportunities for food and drink purchasing/consumption that young people encounter on their regular journeys to and from school. Design A qualitative study using multiple data-collection methods including wearable cameras, global positioning system units, individual interviews, food and drink purchase and consumption diaries completed …
The physical activity profiles of South Asian ethnic groups in England
BACKGROUND: To identify what types of activity contribute to overall physical activity in South Asian ethnic groups and how these vary according to sex and age. We used the White British ethnic group as a comparison. METHODS: Self-reported physical activity was measured in the Health Survey for England 1999 and 2004, a nationally representative, cross-sectional survey that boosted ethnic minority samples in these years. We merged the two survey y…
Socioeconomic status and non-communicable disease behavioural risk factors in low-income and lower-middle-income countries
Socio-Ecological Intervention to Promote Active Commuting to Work
Active commuting to work (ACW) is beneficial to traffic, environment and population health. More evidence is needed on effective ways to promote ACW. This paper describes the protocol and baseline findings of a cluster-randomized controlled study, which aims to promote ACW with multilevel strategies in two large workplace areas in Tampere, Finland. In Phase 1, the impacts of environmental strategies (trail improvements) were evaluated in 11 workp…
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