Catherine Sharp
Biographic Data
| ID | 7748479 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Catherine Sharp |
| GIVEN NAMES | Catherine |
| FAMILY NAME | Sharp |
| SIGNATURE | SHARP C |
| AFFILIATIONS | Public Health Wales |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-7311-3933 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 10 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 10 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2018 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
The implementation and refinement of a national institute for physical activity, health and sport
Recognition of the importance and value of collaboration and involving stakeholders throughout the research process has given rise to the establishment of the Welsh Institute for Physical Activity, Health and Sport (WIPAHS). Globally, formal collaborations between researchers and stakeholders to complete research projects, remains insufficient. Therefore, the primary aim of WIPAHS is to engage in long-term, forward-thinking collaborations that ad…
Where Are the Knowledge Gaps in Menopause Across a Population? A National Cross-Sectional Survey in Wales
At a population level, perceived knowledge of menopause and associated symptoms and perceived impacts on females' lives varied across socio-demographic groups. While males were less knowledgeable than females, most males perceived negative impacts on females' lives and agreed with action to improve the menopausal environment. Increasing knowledge in those who experience menopause and in those who support those who experience menopause could help …
The Awareness and Adoption of UK Physical Activity Guidelines by Socio-Demographics
Designing and communicating physical activity guidelines takes considerable resources; thus, understanding the awareness and adoption of such guidelines by different population groups is important. A national cross-sectional survey ( N = 972; aged 19+ years living in Wales) was delivered as part of a population panel using a multi-method approach (online, telephone and face-to-face). The survey measured the awareness and adoption of the 2019 UK p…
Adverse childhood and school experiences
For children who grow up in adverse home environments, exposure to further adversity at school may amplify risks of poorer health and life outcomes. However, schools are opportune settings for children who lack safety and support at home to recover from stress, develop resilience and access support. Trauma-informed approaches in schools that recognise the impacts of adversity and support children to overcome it have the potential to improve educa…
Creation of a Pilot School Health Research Network in an English Education Infrastructure to Improve Adolescent Health and Well-Being
Schools play a significant role in promoting health and well-being and the reciprocal links between health and educational attainment are well-evidenced. Despite recognition of the beneficial impact of school-based health improvement programmes, significant barriers to improving health and well-being within schools remain. This study pilots a School Health Research Network in the South West of England (SW-SHRN), a systems-based health interventio…
Adverse Childhood Experiences and Their Relationship with Poor Sexual Health Outcomes
Improving understanding of risk factors for risky sexual behaviour is fundamental to achieve better population sexual health. Exposure to adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) can increase the risk of poor sexual health outcomes, but most research is US-based. This study explored associations between ACEs and poor sexual health outcomes in the UK. Data from four cross-sectional ACE surveys with adult general populations in different regions of the…
Digital Overuse and Addictive Traits and Their Relationship With Mental Well-Being and Socio-Demographic Factors
Introduction: Population health concerns have been raised about negative impacts from overuse of digital technologies. We examine patterns of online activity predictive of Digital Overuse and Addictive Traits (DOAT). We explore associations between DOAT and mental well-being and analyse how both relate to self-reported changes in self-esteem, perceived isolation, and anxiety about health when individuals use the internet for health purposes. Meth…
Public acceptability of public health policy to improve population health
BACKGROUND: For public health policies to be effective, it is critical that they are acceptable to the public as acceptance levels impact success rate. OBJECTIVE: To explore public acceptance of public health statements and examine differences in acceptability across socio-demographics, health behaviours (physical activity, diet, binge drinking and smoking), health status and well-being. METHOD: A cross-sectional survey was conducted with a natio…
Identifying facilitators and barriers for adolescents participating in a school-based Hiit intervention
This study provides support for the delivery of a HIIT intervention in a school setting but highlights the importance of a flexible design and delivery to accommodate competing interests. There is a need to educate adolescents on the possible benefits of participation and to make the sessions enjoyable in order to increase their extrinsic and intrinsic motivation to sustain participation
Adverse childhood experiences and sources of childhood resilience
Better prevention of ACEs through the combined actions of public services may reduce levels of common childhood conditions, improve school attendance and help alleviate pressures on public services. Whilst the eradication of ACEs remains unlikely, actions to strengthen community resilience assets may partially offset their immediate harms
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Adverse childhood experiences and sources of childhood resilience
Better prevention of ACEs through the combined actions of public services may reduce levels of common childhood conditions, improve school attendance and help alleviate pressures on public services. Whilst the eradication of ACEs remains unlikely, actions to strengthen community resilience assets may partially offset their immediate harms
Public acceptability of public health policy to improve population health
BACKGROUND: For public health policies to be effective, it is critical that they are acceptable to the public as acceptance levels impact success rate. OBJECTIVE: To explore public acceptance of public health statements and examine differences in acceptability across socio-demographics, health behaviours (physical activity, diet, binge drinking and smoking), health status and well-being. METHOD: A cross-sectional survey was conducted with a natio…
Identifying facilitators and barriers for adolescents participating in a school-based Hiit intervention
This study provides support for the delivery of a HIIT intervention in a school setting but highlights the importance of a flexible design and delivery to accommodate competing interests. There is a need to educate adolescents on the possible benefits of participation and to make the sessions enjoyable in order to increase their extrinsic and intrinsic motivation to sustain participation
Digital Overuse and Addictive Traits and Their Relationship With Mental Well-Being and Socio-Demographic Factors
Introduction: Population health concerns have been raised about negative impacts from overuse of digital technologies. We examine patterns of online activity predictive of Digital Overuse and Addictive Traits (DOAT). We explore associations between DOAT and mental well-being and analyse how both relate to self-reported changes in self-esteem, perceived isolation, and anxiety about health when individuals use the internet for health purposes. Meth…
Creation of a Pilot School Health Research Network in an English Education Infrastructure to Improve Adolescent Health and Well-Being
Schools play a significant role in promoting health and well-being and the reciprocal links between health and educational attainment are well-evidenced. Despite recognition of the beneficial impact of school-based health improvement programmes, significant barriers to improving health and well-being within schools remain. This study pilots a School Health Research Network in the South West of England (SW-SHRN), a systems-based health interventio…
Adverse Childhood Experiences and Their Relationship with Poor Sexual Health Outcomes
Improving understanding of risk factors for risky sexual behaviour is fundamental to achieve better population sexual health. Exposure to adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) can increase the risk of poor sexual health outcomes, but most research is US-based. This study explored associations between ACEs and poor sexual health outcomes in the UK. Data from four cross-sectional ACE surveys with adult general populations in different regions of the…
Where Are the Knowledge Gaps in Menopause Across a Population? A National Cross-Sectional Survey in Wales
At a population level, perceived knowledge of menopause and associated symptoms and perceived impacts on females' lives varied across socio-demographic groups. While males were less knowledgeable than females, most males perceived negative impacts on females' lives and agreed with action to improve the menopausal environment. Increasing knowledge in those who experience menopause and in those who support those who experience menopause could help …
The Awareness and Adoption of UK Physical Activity Guidelines by Socio-Demographics
Designing and communicating physical activity guidelines takes considerable resources; thus, understanding the awareness and adoption of such guidelines by different population groups is important. A national cross-sectional survey ( N = 972; aged 19+ years living in Wales) was delivered as part of a population panel using a multi-method approach (online, telephone and face-to-face). The survey measured the awareness and adoption of the 2019 UK p…
Adverse childhood and school experiences
For children who grow up in adverse home environments, exposure to further adversity at school may amplify risks of poorer health and life outcomes. However, schools are opportune settings for children who lack safety and support at home to recover from stress, develop resilience and access support. Trauma-informed approaches in schools that recognise the impacts of adversity and support children to overcome it have the potential to improve educa…
The implementation and refinement of a national institute for physical activity, health and sport
Recognition of the importance and value of collaboration and involving stakeholders throughout the research process has given rise to the establishment of the Welsh Institute for Physical Activity, Health and Sport (WIPAHS). Globally, formal collaborations between researchers and stakeholders to complete research projects, remains insufficient. Therefore, the primary aim of WIPAHS is to engage in long-term, forward-thinking collaborations that ad…
Medicine (8 works) · Environmental health (6 works) · Population (5 works) · Psychiatry (5 works) · Psychology (5 works) · Mental health (4 works) · Nursing (4 works) · Public health (4 works) · Biostatistics (3 works) · Child Abuse and Trauma (3 works)