Alison Gallagher
Biographic Data
| ID | 3659207 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Alison Gallagher |
| GIVEN NAMES | Alison |
| FAMILY NAME | Gallagher |
| SIGNATURE | GALLAGHER A |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Ulster |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-2109-3472 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 14 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 5 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 14 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2002 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
‘I want food to be tasty and healthy’: School-children’s experiences with nutrition education and messaging
Ensuring that children and adolescents receive adequate nutrition is a cornerstone of public health globally, supporting their growth, development, and long-term well-being, but not enough is known about children and adolescents’ perspectives on nutrition. The aim of this study was to obtain the perceptions and attitudes of school-aged children and adolescents (4–18 years) on existing models and approaches to food education and food messages. Dat…
A process evaluation of the walking in ScHools (Wish) study using the RE-AIM framework
ISRCTN 12847782
‘Including us, talking to us and creating a safe environment’—Youth patient and public involvement and the Walking In ScHools (Wish) Study: Lessons learned
BACKGROUND: Young people have the right to be informed and consulted about decisions affecting their lives. Patient and public involvement (PPI) ensures that research is carried out 'with' or 'by' young people rather than 'to', 'about' or 'for' them. The aim of this paper is to outline how youth PPI can be embedded within a physical activity intervention, reflect on the impact of PPI and provide recommendations for future PPI in a similar context…
Factors that influence food choices in secondary school canteens: A qualitative study of pupil and staff perspectives
Background Adolescence is recognised as a period of nutritional vulnerability, with evidence indicating that United Kingdom adolescents have suboptimal dietary intakes with many failing to meet dietary recommendations. Additionally, adolescence is a time of transition when they become more independent in their dietary choices and begin to develop their own sense of autonomy and are less reliant on their parent’s guidance, which is reported to lea…
University student practices and perceptions on eating behaviours whilst living away from home
When You Move You Have Fun: Perceived Barriers, and Facilitators of Physical Activity From a Child's Perspective
In Northern Ireland (NI), many children do not meet the recommended levels of physical activity (PA). To reduce the prevalence of physical inactivity and associated health conditions, it is important to understand the influences on children's PA, which in turn has the potential to inform future intervention design. The purpose of this formative study was to examine the current views, barriers, facilitators, experiences, and perceptions of childre…
A study protocol for a clustered randomised controlled trial to evaluate the effectiveness of a peer-led school-based walking intervention on adolescent girls’ physical activity: The Walking In ScHool…
ISRCTN; ISRCTN12847782; Registered 2nd July 2019
Using the School Environment to Promote Walking amongst Adolescent Females: A Mixed-Method Study
Schools have the potential to promote physical activity (PA) in adolescents through physical education (PE) and extra-curricular PA. The aims of this study were to firstly understand the experiences of adolescent females who participated in a school-based walking programme (the Walking In ScHools (WISH) study) and secondly, to assess the potential for schools to further promote PA outside of structured PE. A sample of female participants ( n = 45…
Current influences and approaches to promote future physical activity in 11–13 year olds: A focus group study
This study has highlighted a number of influences on current and future participation in PA, which differed based on gender and existing PA levels, for example, maximising the potential of the school day and including technology and incentives. These components can inform targeted interventions to increase PA in low active adolescents
Reply to Hugh Bayley MP: Review of Genocide and Its Threat to Contemporary International Order (New Security Challenges Series)
I would like to take this opportunity to thank Hugh Bayley MP for taking time out of his very busy schedule to read, think about and comment on the argument put forward in my book, Genocide and Its Threat to Contemporary International Order (Gallagher, 2013). With that in mind, let me offer a respectful reply to the criticisms raised. The first point of contention hinges on what the book set out to do, but also what it does not set out to do. Hug…
Weight Care Project: Health professionals' attitudes and ability to assess body weight status - Study protocol
This project will assess and report the attitudes, current practices/behaviours and knowledge of key health professional groups within Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland on body weight status, and their ability to identify body weight status in both adults and children. The results of this project will generate recommendations for clinical practice in managing obesity, which may inform policy guidelines
Tracking of energy and nutrient intakes from adolescence to young adulthood: The experiences of the Young Hearts Project, Northern Ireland
ObjectiveTo assess tracking of energy and nutrient intakes between adolescence and young adulthood.DesignLongitudinal study of a random sample of adolescents (aged 15 years at baseline). The extent of tracking of dietary intakes (assessed by diet history) was investigated using weighted kappa statistics (κ).SettingNorthern Ireland population survey.SubjectsAdolescents who participated in the Young Hearts Project, Northern Ireland at age 15 years,…
Tracking of energy and nutrient intakes from adolescence to young adulthood: The experiences of the Young Hearts Project, Northern Ireland
Objective To assess tracking of energy and nutrient intakes between adolescence and young adulthood. Design Longitudinal study of a random sample of adolescents (aged 15 years at baseline). The extent of tracking of dietary intakes (assessed by diet history) was investigated using weighted kappa statistics (κ). Setting Northern Ireland population survey. Subjects Adolescents who participated in the Young Hearts Project, Northern Ireland at age 15…
The effects of familiarity, orthographic neighbourhood density, letter-length and graphemic complexity on children's reading accuracy
Six to seven year-old children, divided into two groups according to reading ability, read items designed to examine the effect of orthographic characteristics on reading accuracy. Two experiments were carried out using familiar words and nonwords as stimuli. The words and nonwords had comparable orthographic structures, and the number of orthographic neighbours was manipulated. Both reader groups participated in Expt 1, which involved three-lett…
The effects of familiarity, orthographic neighbourhood density, letter-length and graphemic complexity on children's reading accuracy
Six to seven year-old children, divided into two groups according to reading ability, read items designed to examine the effect of orthographic characteristics on reading accuracy. Two experiments were carried out using familiar words and nonwords as stimuli. The words and nonwords had comparable orthographic structures, and the number of orthographic neighbours was manipulated. Both reader groups participated in Expt 1, which involved three-lett…
When You Move You Have Fun: Perceived Barriers, and Facilitators of Physical Activity From a Child's Perspective
In Northern Ireland (NI), many children do not meet the recommended levels of physical activity (PA). To reduce the prevalence of physical inactivity and associated health conditions, it is important to understand the influences on children's PA, which in turn has the potential to inform future intervention design. The purpose of this formative study was to examine the current views, barriers, facilitators, experiences, and perceptions of childre…
The effects of familiarity, orthographic neighbourhood density, letter-length and graphemic complexity on children's reading accuracy
Six to seven year-old children, divided into two groups according to reading ability, read items designed to examine the effect of orthographic characteristics on reading accuracy. Two experiments were carried out using familiar words and nonwords as stimuli. The words and nonwords had comparable orthographic structures, and the number of orthographic neighbours was manipulated. Both reader groups participated in Expt 1, which involved three-lett…
Tracking of energy and nutrient intakes from adolescence to young adulthood: The experiences of the Young Hearts Project, Northern Ireland
ObjectiveTo assess tracking of energy and nutrient intakes between adolescence and young adulthood.DesignLongitudinal study of a random sample of adolescents (aged 15 years at baseline). The extent of tracking of dietary intakes (assessed by diet history) was investigated using weighted kappa statistics (κ).SettingNorthern Ireland population survey.SubjectsAdolescents who participated in the Young Hearts Project, Northern Ireland at age 15 years,…
Tracking of energy and nutrient intakes from adolescence to young adulthood: The experiences of the Young Hearts Project, Northern Ireland
Objective To assess tracking of energy and nutrient intakes between adolescence and young adulthood. Design Longitudinal study of a random sample of adolescents (aged 15 years at baseline). The extent of tracking of dietary intakes (assessed by diet history) was investigated using weighted kappa statistics (κ). Setting Northern Ireland population survey. Subjects Adolescents who participated in the Young Hearts Project, Northern Ireland at age 15…
Weight Care Project: Health professionals' attitudes and ability to assess body weight status - Study protocol
This project will assess and report the attitudes, current practices/behaviours and knowledge of key health professional groups within Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland on body weight status, and their ability to identify body weight status in both adults and children. The results of this project will generate recommendations for clinical practice in managing obesity, which may inform policy guidelines
Reply to Hugh Bayley MP: Review of Genocide and Its Threat to Contemporary International Order (New Security Challenges Series)
I would like to take this opportunity to thank Hugh Bayley MP for taking time out of his very busy schedule to read, think about and comment on the argument put forward in my book, Genocide and Its Threat to Contemporary International Order (Gallagher, 2013). With that in mind, let me offer a respectful reply to the criticisms raised. The first point of contention hinges on what the book set out to do, but also what it does not set out to do. Hug…
Current influences and approaches to promote future physical activity in 11–13 year olds: A focus group study
This study has highlighted a number of influences on current and future participation in PA, which differed based on gender and existing PA levels, for example, maximising the potential of the school day and including technology and incentives. These components can inform targeted interventions to increase PA in low active adolescents
Using the School Environment to Promote Walking amongst Adolescent Females: A Mixed-Method Study
Schools have the potential to promote physical activity (PA) in adolescents through physical education (PE) and extra-curricular PA. The aims of this study were to firstly understand the experiences of adolescent females who participated in a school-based walking programme (the Walking In ScHools (WISH) study) and secondly, to assess the potential for schools to further promote PA outside of structured PE. A sample of female participants ( n = 45…
A study protocol for a clustered randomised controlled trial to evaluate the effectiveness of a peer-led school-based walking intervention on adolescent girls’ physical activity: The Walking In ScHool…
ISRCTN; ISRCTN12847782; Registered 2nd July 2019
When You Move You Have Fun: Perceived Barriers, and Facilitators of Physical Activity From a Child's Perspective
In Northern Ireland (NI), many children do not meet the recommended levels of physical activity (PA). To reduce the prevalence of physical inactivity and associated health conditions, it is important to understand the influences on children's PA, which in turn has the potential to inform future intervention design. The purpose of this formative study was to examine the current views, barriers, facilitators, experiences, and perceptions of childre…
Factors that influence food choices in secondary school canteens: A qualitative study of pupil and staff perspectives
Background Adolescence is recognised as a period of nutritional vulnerability, with evidence indicating that United Kingdom adolescents have suboptimal dietary intakes with many failing to meet dietary recommendations. Additionally, adolescence is a time of transition when they become more independent in their dietary choices and begin to develop their own sense of autonomy and are less reliant on their parent’s guidance, which is reported to lea…
University student practices and perceptions on eating behaviours whilst living away from home
‘Including us, talking to us and creating a safe environment’—Youth patient and public involvement and the Walking In ScHools (Wish) Study: Lessons learned
BACKGROUND: Young people have the right to be informed and consulted about decisions affecting their lives. Patient and public involvement (PPI) ensures that research is carried out 'with' or 'by' young people rather than 'to', 'about' or 'for' them. The aim of this paper is to outline how youth PPI can be embedded within a physical activity intervention, reflect on the impact of PPI and provide recommendations for future PPI in a similar context…
‘I want food to be tasty and healthy’: School-children’s experiences with nutrition education and messaging
Ensuring that children and adolescents receive adequate nutrition is a cornerstone of public health globally, supporting their growth, development, and long-term well-being, but not enough is known about children and adolescents’ perspectives on nutrition. The aim of this study was to obtain the perceptions and attitudes of school-aged children and adolescents (4–18 years) on existing models and approaches to food education and food messages. Dat…
A process evaluation of the walking in ScHools (Wish) study using the RE-AIM framework
ISRCTN 12847782
Medicine (11 works) · Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet (9 works) · Focus group (7 works) · Nursing (7 works) · Psychology (7 works) · Physical activity (6 works) · Public health (6 works) · Physical Activity and Health (5 works) · Physical therapy (5 works) · Biostatistics (4 works)