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Application of a Realistic Evaluation Approach on Three Public Health Programs Aiming at Prevention of Obesity by Kolovou, Vasiliki

“…Rich literature abounds concerning the clinical effectiveness of programs aiming to produce weight gain/obesity prevention outcomes. However, there is very…”
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Randomised controlled trial and economic evaluation of a targeted cancer awareness intervention for adults living in deprived areas of the UK by Moriarty, Yvonne, Lau, Mandy, Sewell, Bernadette, Trubey, Rob, Quinn-Scoggins, Harriet, Owen, Sioned, Padgett, Louise, Kolovou, Vasiliki, Hepburn, Julie, Buckle, Peter, Playle, Rebecca, Townson, Julia, Robling, Michael, Gilbert, Stephanie, Dimitropoulou, Polyxeni, Edwards, Adrian, Mitchell, Caroline, Matthews, Maura, Smits, Stephanie, Wood, Fiona, Neal, Richard D., Brain, Kate

“…Background Cancer outcomes are poor in socioeconomically deprived communities, with low symptom awareness contributing to prolonged help-seeking and advanced…”
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Recruitment and retention of participants from socioeconomically deprived communities: lessons from the Awareness and Beliefs About Cancer (ABACus3) Randomised Controlled Trial by Kolovou, Vasiliki, Moriarty, Yvonne, Gilbert, Stephanie, Quinn-Scoggins, Harriet, Townson, Julia, Padgett, Louise, Owen, Sioned, Buckle, Peter, Edwards, Adrian, Hepburn, Julie, Lau, Mandy, Matthews, Maura, Mitchell, Caroline, Neal, Richard, Playle, Rebecca, Robling, Mike, Smits, Stephanie, Trubey, Rob, Wood, Fiona, Brain, Kate

“…Recruitment of research participants poses challenges in socioeconomically deprived areas. The Awareness and Beliefs About Cancer (ABACus) phase 3 Randomised…”
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Improving cancer symptom awareness and help-seeking among adults living in socioeconomically deprived communities in the UK using a facilitated health check: A protocol for the Awareness and Beliefs About Cancer (ABACus) Randomised Control Trial by Moriarty, Yvonne, Townson, Julia, Quinn-Scoggins, Harriet, Padgett, Louise, Owen, Sioned, Smits, Stephanie, Playle, Rebecca, Dimitropoulou, Polyxeni, Sewell, Bernadette, Kolovou, Vasiliki, Buckle, Peter, Carter, Ben, Edwards, Adrian, Hepburn, Julie, Matthews, Maura, Mitchell, Caroline, Neal, Richard D, Robling, Michael, Wood, Fiona, Brain, Kate

“…Cancer survival is lower in socioeconomically deprived communities, partly due to low awareness of symptoms, negative beliefs and delayed help-seeking. We…”
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ACUTE EFFECTS OF BILATERAL AND UNILATERAL WHOLE BODY VIBRATION TRAINING ON JUMPING ABILITY, ASYMMETRY, AND BILATERAL DEFICIT ON FORMER ARTISTIC GYMNASTS by George Dallas, Vasiliki Kolovou, Panagiotis Pappas, Vasilis Mellos, Giorgos Paradisis

“…Whole-body vibration (WBV) has been used to improve jumping ability, muscle strength, power, and performance in various sports. Bilateral deficit (BLD) is…”
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Reversible Posterior Leukoencephalopathy Syndrome After Blood Transfusion in a Pediatric Patient With Sickle Cell Disease by Kolovou, Vasiliki, MD, Zampakis, Peter, MD, PhD, Ginopoulou, Afroditi, MD, Varvarigou, Anastasia, MD, PhD, Kaleyias, Joseph, MD, PhD

“…Abstract Background Children with sickle cell disease are at increased risk for neurological complications. Reversible posterior leukoencephalopathy syndrome…”
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37 Developing a practical tool for reaching consensus about shared outcome measurement in cross-sector health-enhancing physical activity partnerships by Kolovou, Vasiliki, Crone, Diane, Bolton, Nicola

“…Abstract Purpose To identify specific needs, priorities, and challenges to cross-sector partnerships, and to develop a practical tool for consensus-building on…”
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O.1.3-1 Senior stakeholder views and experience of cross-sector engagement and collaboration to improve long-term health and wellbeing in Wales by Kolovou, Vasiliki, Bolton, Nicola, Crone, Diane

“…Abstract Purpose We aimed to explore the challenges and opportunities to developing and implementing a strategic long-term national physical activity, health…”
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S4-4 The Wales Physical Activity Partnership during covid-19: a case study of a long-term strategic cross-sector alliance by Kolovou, Vasiliki, Bolton, Nicola, Crone, Diane

“…Abstract Purpose We aimed to investigate partnership-working across sectors through the example of the Wales Physical Activity Partnership (WPAP). Three…”
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P02-03 A systematic review and qualitative meta-synthesis of the context, barriers and facilitators to cross-sector collaboration promoting physical activity by Kolovou, Vasiliki, Bolton, Nicola, Crone, Diane

“…Abstract Background The intricacies of cross sector partnerships regarding what may help and what may hinder collaboration and partnerships in the short- or…”
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O4-1 A scoping study of the international implementation of the World Health Organisation's global physical activity action plan by Walklett, Jack, Crone, Diane, Kolovou, Vasiliki, Bolton, Nicola

“…Abstract Background Published in 2018, the World Health Organisation's Global Action Plan for Physical Activity (GAPPA) sets out 20 actions across 4 objectives…”
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34 Evaluation Experiences from The Healthy & Active Fund​ in Wales by Kolovou, Vasiliki, Kolosowska, Anna, Embling, Rochelle, Mchugh, Niamh, Bradley, John, Pilkington, Paul

“…Abstract Purpose To explore diverse perspectives of stakeholders involved in the evaluation of community-based projects. Third-sector organisations and public…”
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Challenges for health systems seeking to embrace virtual health care for population health by Kanavos, Panos, Vogelsang, Michelle, Haig, Madeleine, Kolovou, Vasiliki

“…A gradual move to proactive illness prevention requires a strategic shift towards population health management by health care systems. Such a shift becomes…”
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A critical realism approach to public health interventions that aim to prevent obesity in selected european countries by Kolovou, Vasiliki

“…The aim of this thesis is to understand the important components of a set of sustainable interventions to prevent obesity at the community level by using…”
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