Prof Charles Abraham

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Position

Professor

Faculty

Faculty of Health

Department

School of Psychology

Campus

Melbourne Burwood Campus

Contact

c.abraham@deakin.edu.au
+61 3 925 17015

Biography

Professor Charles Abraham is an applied health and social and psychologist specialising translational health research. He employs a range of quantitative, qualitative and review methods to investigate behaviour-change challenges. His research focuses on the design, implementation, and evaluation of behaviour-change interventions, including those using digital and group-based components. Areas of application include preventive behaviour patterns (e.g., diet, physical activity and alcohol use), health service usage (e.g., increasing engagement with services, including blood donation), management of long-term illnesses (e.g., diabetes, heart failure and persistent pain), and a range of other behavioural patterns, relevant to individual and public health. Projects on which he is a named investigator have been funded for more than Au $47 and his papers are highly cited. He has led, and collaborated on, many multidisciplinary, cross-institutional and international research projects and my research has had practice and policy impact. He has held scientific advisor positions with the UK Department of Health, the UK National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) and the UK House of Lords.He was one of 7 psychologists included in a list of the leading 100 practising scientists in the UK (UK Science Council in 2014).

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Research interests

Professor Charles Abrahams' research focuses on:

1. Describing and measuring modifiable processes/mechanisms that regulate behaviour patterns, including explicit and implicit cognitions (e.g., attitudes), affective responses and social influences;
2. Developing evidence-based, behaviour-change interventions that apply precisely-defined change techniques to disrupt behaviour patterns and/or establish new behaviour patterns;
3. Linking change techniques to specified mechanisms of psychological change;
4. Designing, and co-designing, feasible, acceptable and sustainable interventions in context;
5. In particular, developing and testing digital and group-based interventions or intervention components;
6. Conducting evaluations, including process evaluations, of behaviour-change interventions.

Professor Abraham employs a range of research methods including experiments (e.g. random controlled trials), multivariate modelling of longitudinal survey data, systematic reviews (including meta-analyses), behavioural observation, traditional (quantitative) content analysis and qualitative analysis of interview and group data (including thematic analysis and grounded theory).

He uses an Intervention-Mapping-based, ten-task approach to intervention design and evaluation (see Abraham & Denford, 2020, in The Cambridge Handbook of Behaviour Change also on the MCBC website) and I have worked with a wide range of clients and patient and public groups to tailor intervention content to client needs.

His work has addressed a wide range of behaviour-change challenges. For example, recently, (i) school-based sexual health education for young people in South Africa (ongoing), (ii) how best to design interventions to help patients using opioids for persistent pain to reduce use (ongoing), (iii) how best to model and promote alcohol restraint among adolescents (e.g., Zhao et al., 2020), (iv) how best to design sexual health and relationship education in schools (Denford, Abraham et al., 2017), (v) how best promote physical activity among cancer survivors (Sheeran, Abraham et al., 2019).

Professor Abraham is especially interested in applying theory to design and test interactive digital interventions and am a CI on an NHMRC Centre for Research Excellence focusing on such development. I am also interested in the use of small-groups to generate behaviour change and, with one of my PhD students (Alexandra Borek), have developed a new framework for designing such interventions (the MAGI framework). 

He has many international collaborators and regularly contribute to international conferences. He has delivered 20 keynote lectures, most recently to the 15th International Congress of Behavioral Medicine, Santiago Chile, in November 2018. He also delivered an online workshop to the Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine, in December 2020 (and previously in 2018).

Affiliations

Memberships of Learned Societies

Australasian Society for Behavioural Health and Medicine
British Psychological Society - Division of Health Psychology and Social Section
European Health Psychology Society
International Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity
International Association of Applied Psychology

Fellowships

Fellow of the European Health Psychology Society (FEHPS) 2009
Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, UK (FHEA)  2007
Fellow of the International Association of Applied Psychology 2006
Fellow of the British Psychological Society (FBPsS) 1999

Publications

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2023

Handwashing adherence during the COVID-19 pandemic: A longitudinal study based on protection motivation theory

Z Szczuka, M Siwa, C Abraham, A Baban, S Brooks, S Cipolletta, E Danso, S Dombrowski, Y Gan, T Gaspar, M Gaspar de Matos, K Griva, M Jongenelis, J Keller, N Knoll, J Ma, M Abdul Awal Miah, K Morgan, W Peraud, B Quintard, V Shah, K Schenkel, U Scholz, R Schwarzer, D Taut, S Tomaino, N Vilchinsky, H Wolf, A Luszczynska

(2023), Vol. 317, pp. 115569-115569, Social Science and Medicine, England, C1

journal article

Reducing Opioid Use for Chronic Pain with a Group-Based Intervention: A Randomized Clinical Trial

H Sandhu, K Booth, A Furlan, J Shaw, D Carnes, S Taylor, C Abraham, S Alleyne, S Balasubramanian, L Betteley, K Haywood, C Iglesias-Urrutia, S Krishnan, R Lall, A Manca, D Mistry, S Newton, J Noyes, V Nichols, E Padfield, A Rahman, K Seers, N Tang, C Tysall, S Eldabe, M Underwood

(2023), Vol. 329, pp. 1745-1756, JAMA: Journal of the American Medical Association, Chicago, Ill., C1

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'It was a joint plan we worked out together'. How the I-WOTCH programme enabled people with chronic non-malignant pain to taper their opioids: a process evaluation

V Nichols, C Abraham, S Eldabe, H Sandhu, M Underwood, K Seers

(2023), Vol. 13, pp. 1-15, BMJ Open, London, Eng., C1

journal article

"It helps me to stay on the right path, rather than give in": Mixed-method process evaluation of the ImpulsePal app-based intervention for weight management

S van Beurden, C Greaves, C Abraham, N Lawrence, J Smith

(2023), Vol. 9, pp. 1-17, Digital Health, London, Eng., C1

journal article
2022

The Interplay Between Strictness of Policies and Individuals' Self-Regulatory Efforts: Associations with Handwashing During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Aleksandra Luszczynska, Zofia Szczuka, Charles Abraham, Adriana Baban, Sydney Brooks, Sabrina Cipolletta, Ebrima Danso, Stephan Dombrowski, Yiqun Gan, Tania Gaspar, Margarida de Matos, Konstadina Griva, Michelle Jongenelis, Jan Keller, Nina Knoll, Jinjin Ma, Mohammad Miah, Karen Morgan, William Peraud, Bruno Quintard, Vishna Shah, Konstantin Schenkel, Urte Scholz, Ralf Schwarzer, Maria Siwa, Diana Taut, Silvia Tomaino, Noa Vilchinsky, Hodaya Wolf

(2022), pp. 1-13, Annals of Behavioral Medicine, Oxford, Eng., C1

journal article

Expert-Moderated Peer-to-Peer Online Support Group for People with Knee Osteoarthritis: Mixed Methods Randomized Controlled Pilot and Feasibility Study

T Egerton, B Lawford, P Campbell, M Plinsinga, L Spiers, D Mackenzie, B Graham, K Mills, J Eyles, G Knox, B Metcalf, L Maclachlan, M Besomi, C Dickson, C Abraham, B Vicenzino, P Hodges, D Hunter, K Bennell

(2022), Vol. 6, JMIR Formative Research, Canada, C1

journal article

Goal Prioritization and Behavior Change: Evaluation of an Intervention for Multiple Health Behaviors

M Conner, S Wilding, A Prestwich, R Hutter, R Hurling, F van Harreveld, C Abraham, P Sheeran

(2022), Vol. 41, pp. 356-365, Health Psychology, Washington, D.C., C1

journal article
2021

The trajectory of COVID-19 pandemic and handwashing adherence: findings from 14 countries

Z Szczuka, C Abraham, A Baban, S Brooks, S Cipolletta, E Danso, S Dombrowski, Y Gan, T Gaspar, M de Matos, K Griva, M Jongenelis, J Keller, N Knoll, J Ma, M Miah, K Morgan, W Peraud, B Quintard, V Shah, K Schenkel, U Scholz, R Schwarzer, M Siwa, K Szymanski, D Taut, S Tomaino, N Vilchinsky, H Wolf, A Luszczynska

(2021), Vol. 21, BMC Public Health, England, C1

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ImpulsePal: The systematic development of a smartphone app to manage food temptations using intervention mapping

S van Beurden, C Greaves, C Abraham, N Lawrence, J Smith

(2021), Vol. 7, Digital Health, United States, C1

journal article

General population perspectives of dementia risk reduction and the implications for intervention: A systematic review and thematic synthesis of qualitative evidence

E Curran, T Chong, K Godbee, C Abraham, N Lautenschlager, V Palmer

(2021), Vol. 16, PLoS ONE, United States, C1

journal article

Redesigning walking brochures using behaviour change theory: Implications for walking intentions in natural environments

L Elliott, M White, L Fleming, C Abraham, A Taylor

(2021), Vol. 36, pp. 1126-1139, Health Promotion International, Oxford, Eng., C1

journal article

Health-Care Professionals' Assessments of, and Recommendations for, Sexual-Health Education and Service Provision for Young People in Tehran

N Sheikhansari, C Abraham, S Denford

(2021), Vol. 9, Frontiers in Public Health, Switzerland, C1

journal article

Can individual, dyadic, or collaborative planning reduce sedentary behavior? A randomized controlled trial

Z Szczuka, E Kulis, M Boberska, A Banik, M Kruk, J Keller, N Knoll, U Scholz, C Abraham, A Luszczynska

(2021), Vol. 287, Social Science and Medicine, England, C1

journal article

A qualitative assessment of the sexual-health education, training and service needs of young adults in Tehran

N Sheikhansari, C Abraham, S Denford, M Eftekhar

(2021), Vol. 21, BMC Public Health, England, C1

journal article

Process evaluation of a randomised pilot trial of home-based rehabilitation compared to usual care in patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction and their caregiver's

K Smith, C Lang, J Wingham, J Frost, C Greaves, C Abraham, F Warren, J Coyle, K Jolly, J Miles, K Paul, P Doherty, R Davies, H Dalal, R Taylor

(2021), Vol. 7, Pilot and Feasibility Studies, England, C1

journal article

Associations between self-efficacy and sedentary behaviour: a meta-analysis

Z Szczuka, A Banik, C Abraham, E Kulis, A Luszczynska

(2021), Vol. 36, pp. 271-289, Psychology and Health, England, C1

journal article

A facilitated home-based cardiac rehabilitation intervention for people with heart failure and their caregivers: a research programme including the REACH-HF RCT

Hasnain Dalal, Rod Taylor, Jennifer Wingham, Colin Greaves, Kate Jolly, Chim Lang, Russell Davis, Karen Smith, Patrick Doherty, Jackie Miles, Robin van Lingen, Fiona Warren, Susannah Sadler, Charles Abraham, Nicky Britten, Julia Frost, Melvyn Hillsdon, Sally Singh, Christopher Hayward, Victoria Eyre, Kevin Paul

(2021), Vol. 9, Programme Grants for Applied Research, [London, Eng.], C1

journal article
2020

Intention to drink and alcohol use before 18 years among Australian adolescents: An extended Theory of Planned Behavior

X Zhao, A Kelly, B Rowland, J Williams, P Kremer, M Mohebbi, R Carter, C Abraham, J Abimanyi-Ochom, J Toumbourou

(2020), Vol. 111, Addictive Behaviors, England, C1

journal article

Understanding implementation success: Protocol for an in-depth, mixed-methods process evaluation of a cluster randomised controlled trial testing methods to improve detection of Lynch syndrome in Australian hospitals

A Morrow, K Tucker, T Shaw, B Parkinson, C Abraham, L Wolfenden, N Taylor

(2020), Vol. 10, BMJ Open, England, C1

journal article

Human behaviour change interventions in animal care and interactive settings: A review and framework for design and evaluation

C Glanville, C Abraham, G Coleman

(2020), Vol. 10, pp. 1-40, Animals, Switzerland, C1

journal article

What Works in Violence Prevention Among Young People?: A Systematic Review of Reviews

A Kovalenko, C Abraham, E Graham-Rowe, M Levine, S O’Dwyer

(2020), Trauma, Violence, and Abuse, United States, C1

journal article

Resilience-based alcohol education: Developing an intervention, evaluating feasibility and barriers to implementation using mixed-methods

R de Visser, R Graber, C Abraham, A Hart, A Memon

(2020), Vol. 35, pp. 123-133, Health Education Research, Oxford, Eng., C1

journal article

"I realised it weren't about spending the money. It's about doing something together:" the role of money in a community empowerment initiative and the implications for health and wellbeing

A Townsend, C Abraham, A Barnes, M Collins, E Halliday, S Lewis, L Orton, R Ponsford, S Salway, M Whitehead, J Popay

(2020), Vol. 260, Social Science and Medicine, England, C1

journal article

The value of social practice theory for implementation science: Learning from a theory-based mixed methods process evaluation of a randomised controlled trial

J Frost, J Wingham, N Britten, C Greaves, C Abraham, F Warren, H Dalal, R Taylor

(2020), Vol. 20, BMC Medical Research Methodology, England, C1

journal article

Reducing exposure to ultraviolet radiation from the sun and indoor tanning: A meta-analysis

P Sheeran, A Goldstein, C Abraham, K Eaker, C Wright, M Villegas, K Jones, A Avishai, E Miles, K Gates, S Noar

(2020), Vol. 39, pp. 600-616, Health Psychology, Washington, D.C., C1

journal article

Ambivalent about travel mode choice? A qualitative investigation of car user and non-car user attitudes

C Hoffmann, C Abraham, M White, S Skippon

(2020), Vol. 141, pp. 323-338, Transportation Research Part A: Policy and Practice, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1

journal article
2019

The community-based prevention of diabetes (ComPoD) study: A randomised, waiting list controlled trial of a voluntary sector-led diabetes prevention programme

J Smith, C Greaves, J Thompson, R Taylor, M Jones, R Armstrong, S Moorlock, A Griffin, E Solomon-Moore, M Biddle, L Price, C Abraham

(2019), Vol. 16, International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, England, C1

journal article

Feasibility randomized controlled trial of impulsepal: Smartphone app-based weight management intervention to reduce impulsive eating in overweight adults

S van Beurden, J Smith, N Lawrence, C Abraham, C Greaves

(2019), Vol. 3, pp. 1-19, JMIR Formative Research, Toronto, Canada, C1

journal article

Intervening to prevent a suicide in a public place: A qualitative study of effective interventions by lay people

C Owens, J Derges, C Abraham

(2019), Vol. 9, BMJ Open, England, C1

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A randomised controlled trial of a telephone administered brief HIV risk reduction intervention amongst men who have sex with men prescribed post-exposure prophylaxis for HIV after sexual exposure in the UK: Project PEPSE

C Llewellyn, C Abraham, A Pollard, C Jones, S Bremner, A Miners, H Smith

(2019), Vol. 14, PLoS ONE, United States, C1

journal article

Testing a support programme for opioid reduction for people with chronic non-malignant pain: The I-WOTCH randomised controlled trial protocol

H Sandhu, C Abraham, S Alleyne, S Balasubramanian, L Betteley, K Booth, D Carnes, A Furlan, K Haywood, C Iglesias Urrutia, R Lall, A Manca, D Mistry, V Nichols, J Noyes, A Rahman, K Seers, J Shaw, N Tang, S Taylor, C Tysall, M Underwood, E Withers, S Eldabe

(2019), Vol. 9, BMJ Open, England, C1

journal article

'We're all in the same boat': A qualitative study on how groups work in a diabetes prevention and management programme

A Borek, C Abraham, C Greaves, M Tarrant, N Garner, M Pascale

(2019), Vol. 24, pp. 787-805, British Journal of Health Psychology, London, Eng., C1

journal article

Home-based rehabilitation for heart failure with reduced ejection fraction: Mixed methods process evaluation of the REACH-HF multicentre randomised controlled trial

J Frost, J Wingham, N Britten, C Greaves, C Abraham, F Warren, K Jolly, P Doherty, J Miles, S Singh, K Paul, R Taylor, H Dalal

(2019), Vol. 9, BMJ Open, England, C1

journal article

What Works in Smoking Cessation Interventions for Cancer Survivors? A Meta-Analysis

P Sheeran, K Jones, A Avishai, Y Symes, C Abraham, E Miles, C Wright, D Mayer, K Ribisl

(2019), Vol. 38, pp. 855-865, Health Psychology, Washington, D.C., C1

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Identifying change processes in group-based health behaviour-change interventions: development of the mechanisms of action in group-based interventions (MAGI) framework

A Borek, C Abraham, C Greaves, F Gillison, M Tarrant, S Morgan-Trimmer, R McCabe, J Smith

(2019), Vol. 13, pp. 227-247, Health Psychology Review, Abingdon, Eng., C1

journal article

Feasibility and acceptability of a Takeaway Masterclass aimed at encouraging healthier cooking practices and menu options in takeaway food outlets

F Hillier-Brown, S Lloyd, L Muhammad, C Summerbell, L Goffe, N Hildred, J Adams, L Penn, W Wrieden, M White, A Lake, H Moore, C Abraham, A Adamson, V Araújo-Soares

(2019), Vol. 22, pp. 2268-2278, Public Health Nutrition, Cambridge, Eng., C1

journal article

Caregiver outcomes of the REACH-HF multicentre randomized controlled trial of home-based rehabilitation for heart failure with reduced ejection fraction

J Wingham, J Frost, N Britten, C Greaves, C Abraham, F Warren, K Jolly, J Miles, K Paul, P Doherty, S Singh, R Davies, M Noonan, H Dalal, R Taylor

(2019), Vol. 18, pp. 611-620, European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, London, Eng., C1

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The cost effectiveness of REACH-HF and home-based cardiac rehabilitation compared with the usual medical care for heart failure with reduced ejection fraction: A decision model-based analysis

R Taylor, S Sadler, H Dalal, F Warren, K Jolly, R Davis, P Doherty, J Miles, C Greaves, J Wingham, M Hillsdon, C Abraham, J Frost, S Singh, C Hayward, V Eyre, K Paul, C Lang, K Smith

(2019), Vol. 26, pp. 1252-1261, European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, London, Eng., C1

journal article

To drive or not to drive? A qualitative comparison of car ownership and transport experiences in London and Singapore

S Chng, C Abraham, M White, S Skippon

(2019), Vol. 2, pp. 1-11, Transportation Research Interdisciplinary Perspectives, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1

journal article

Sexual risk reduction interventions for patients attending sexual health clinics: A mixed-methods feasibility study

C King, C Llewellyn, M Shahmanesh, C Abraham, J Bailey, F Burns, L Clark, A Copas, A Howarth, G Hughes, C Mercer, A Miners, A Pollard, D Richardson, A Rodger, A Roy, R Gilson

(2019), Vol. 23, pp. 1-121, Health Technology Assessment, England, C1

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The effects and costs of home-based rehabilitation for heart failure with reduced ejection fraction: The REACH-HF multicentre randomized controlled trial

H Dalal, R Taylor, K Jolly, R Davis, P Doherty, J Miles, R van Lingen, F Warren, C Green, J Wingham, C Greaves, S Sadler, M Hillsdon, C Abraham, N Britten, J Frost, S Singh, C Hayward, V Eyre, K Paul, C Lang, K Smith

(2019), Vol. 26, pp. 262-272, European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, London, Eng., C1

journal article

Consideration of environmental factors in reflections on car purchases: Attitudinal, behavioural and sociodemographic predictors among a large UK sample

S Chng, M White, C Abraham, S Skippon

(2019), Vol. 230, pp. 927-936, Journal of Cleaner Production, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1

journal article

Promoting physical activity among cancer survivors: Meta-analysis and meta-CART analysis of randomized controlled trials

P Sheeran, C Abraham, K Jones, M Villegas, A Avishai, Y Symes, H Ellinger, E Miles, K Gates, C Wright, K Ribisl, D Mayer

(2019), Vol. 38, pp. 467-482, Health Psychology, Washington, D.C., C1

journal article
2018

Trial protocol: A clustered, randomised, longitudinal, type 2 translational trial of alcohol consumption and alcohol-related harm among adolescents in Australia

B Rowland, C Abraham, R Carter, J Abimanyi-Ochom, A Kelly, P Kremer, J Williams, R Smith, J Hall, D Wagner, H Renner, T Hosseini, A Osborn, M Mohebbi, J Toumbourou

(2018), Vol. 18, BMC Public Health, England, C1

journal article

A tailored intervention to promote uptake of retinal screening among young adults with type 2 diabetes - An intervention mapping approach

A Lake, J Browne, C Abraham, D Tumino, C Hines, G Rees, J Speight

(2018), Vol. 18, BMC Health Services Research, England, C1

journal article

Therapist-delivered and self-help interventions for gambling problems: A review of contents

S Rodda, S Merkouris, C Abraham, D Hodgins, S Cowlishaw, N Dowling

(2018), Vol. 7, pp. 211-226, Journal of Behavioral Addictions, Hungary, C1

journal article

Developing E-cigarette friendly smoking cessation services in England: Staff perspectives

H Farrimond, C Abraham

(2018), Vol. 15, Harm Reduction Journal, England, C1

journal article

Informing the development of online weight management interventions: A qualitative investigation of primary care patient perceptions

S van Beurden, S Simmons, J Tang, A Mewse, C Abraham, C Greaves

(2018), Vol. 5, pp. 1-10, BMC Obesity, London, Eng., C1

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A randomised controlled trial of a facilitated home-based rehabilitation intervention in patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction and their caregivers: The REACH-HFpEF Pilot Study

C Lang, K Smith, J Wingham, V Eyre, C Greaves, F Warren, C Green, K Jolly, R Davis, P Doherty, J Miles, N Britten, C Abraham, R Van Lingen, S Singh, K Paul, M Hillsdon, S Sadler, C Hayward, H Dalal, R Taylor

(2018), Vol. 8, BMJ Open, England, C1

journal article

Group-Based Diet and Physical Activity Weight-Loss Interventions: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomised Controlled Trials

A Borek, C Abraham, C Greaves, M Tarrant

(2018), Vol. 10, pp. 62-86, Applied Psychology: Health and Well-Being, Abingdon, Eng., C1

journal article

Children's compliance with wrist-worn accelerometry within a cluster-randomized controlled trial: Findings from the healthy lifestyles programme

L Price, K Wyatt, J Lloyd, C Abraham, S Creanor, S Dean, M Hillsdon

(2018), Vol. 30, pp. 281-287, Pediatric Exercise Science, Champaign, Ill., C1

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How do Small Groups Promote Behaviour Change? An Integrative Conceptual Review of Explanatory Mechanisms

A Borek, C Abraham

(2018), Vol. 10, pp. 30-61, Applied Psychology: Health and Well-Being, Abingdon, Eng., C1

journal article

The challenges of interventions to promote healthier food in independent takeaways in England: Qualitative study of intervention deliverers' views

L Goffe, L Penn, J Adams, V Araujo-Soares, C Summerbell, C Abraham, M White, A Adamson, A Lake

(2018), Vol. 18, BMC Public Health, England, C1

journal article

Improving public health evaluation: A qualitative investigation of practitioners' needs

S Denford, R Lakshman, M Callaghan, C Abraham

(2018), Vol. 18, BMC Public Health, England, C1

journal article

Effectiveness of the Healthy Lifestyles Programme (HeLP) to prevent obesity in UK primary-school children: a cluster randomised controlled trial

J Lloyd, S Creanor, S Logan, C Green, S Dean, M Hillsdon, C Abraham, R Tomlinson, V Pearson, R Taylor, E Ryan, L Price, A Streeter, K Wyatt

(2018), Vol. 2, pp. 35-45, The Lancet Child and Adolescent Health, England, C1

journal article

Relationship between perceptions of ageing and frailty in English older adults

K Warmoth, M Tarrant, C Abraham, I Lang

(2018), Vol. 23, pp. 465-474, Psychology, Health and Medicine, Abingdon, Eng., C1

journal article

How do brochures encourage walking in natural environments in the UK? A content analysis

L Elliott, M White, A Taylor, C Abraham

(2018), Vol. 33, pp. 299-310, Health Promotion International, Oxford, Eng., C1

journal article

When and how does normative feedback reduce intentions to drink irresponsibly? an experimental investigation

J Smith, W Louis, C Abraham

(2018), Vol. 26, pp. 256-266, Addiction Research and Theory, Abingdon, Eng., C1

journal article

Are we overestimating physical activity prevalence in children?

L Price, K Wyatt, J Lloyd, C Abraham, S Creanor, S Dean, M Hillsdon

(2018), Vol. 15, pp. 941-945, Journal of Physical Activity and Health, Champaign, Ill., C1

journal article

Cognitive construction of travel modes among high-mileage car users and non-car users - A Repertory Grid analysis

C Hoffmann, C Abraham, S Skippon, M White

(2018), Vol. 118, pp. 216-233, Transportation Research Part A: Policy and Practice, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1

journal article

Design, implementation and evaluation of school-based sexual health education in sub-Saharan Africa: a qualitative study of researchers' perspectives

A Sani, C Abraham, S Denford, C Mathews

(2018), Vol. 18, pp. 172-190, Sex Education, C1

journal article

Psychological theories of car use: An integrative review and conceptual framework

S Chng, C Abraham, M White, C Hoffmann, S Skippon

(2018), Vol. 55, pp. 23-33, Journal of Environmental Psychology, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1

journal article

Can regret prompt compensatory health behaviors? Findings from a clustered randomized trial with physically active adults

K Byrka, A Luszczynska, C Abraham

(2018), Vol. 6, pp. 285-295, Health Psychology Report, Poznań, Poland, C1

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2017

A review of Grey and academic literature of evaluation guidance relevant to public health interventions

S Denford, C Abraham, M Callaghan, P Aighton, F De Vocht, S Arris

(2017), Vol. 17, BMC Health Services Research, England, C1

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Intervention fidelity in the definitive cluster randomised controlled trial of the Healthy Lifestyles Programme (HeLP) trial: Findings from the process evaluation

J Lloyd, S Dean, S Creanor, C Abraham, M Hillsdon, E Ryan, K Wyatt

(2017), Vol. 14, International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, England, C1

journal article

What is best practice in sex and relationship education? A synthesis of evidence, including stakeholders' views

P Pound, S Denford, J Shucksmith, C Tanton, A Johnson, J Owen, R Hutten, L Mohan, C Bonell, C Abraham, R Campbell

(2017), Vol. 7, pp. 1-11, BMJ Open, London, Eng., C1

journal article

Trial baseline characteristics of a cluster randomised controlled trial of a school-located obesity prevention programme; the Healthy Lifestyles Programme (HeLP) trial

J Lloyd, S Creanor, L Price, C Abraham, S Dean, C Green, M Hillsdon, V Pearson, R Taylor, R Tomlinson, S Logan, A Hurst, E Ryan, W Daurge, K Wyatt

(2017), Vol. 17, BMC Public Health, England, C1

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A description of interventions promoting healthier ready-to-eat meals (to eat in, to take away, or to be delivered) sold by specific food outlets in England: A systematic mapping and evidence synthesis

F Hillier-Brown, C Summerbell, H Moore, W Wrieden, J Adams, C Abraham, A Adamson, V Araújo-Soares, M White, A Lake

(2017), Vol. 17, BMC Public Health, England, C1

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The impact of interventions to promote healthier ready-to-eat meals (to eat in, to take away or to be delivered) sold by specific food outlets open to the general public: a systematic review

F Hillier-Brown, C Summerbell, H Moore, A Routen, A Lake, J Adams, M White, V Araujo-Soares, C Abraham, A Adamson, T Brown

(2017), Vol. 18, pp. 227-246, Obesity Reviews, Chichester, Eng., C1

journal article

Interventions utilising contact with people with disabilities to improve children's attitudes towards disability: A systematic review and meta-analysis

M Armstrong, C Morris, C Abraham, M Tarrant

(2017), Vol. 10, pp. 11-22, Disability and Health Journal, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1

journal article

A comprehensive review of reviews of school-based interventions to improve sexual-health

S Denford, C Abraham, R Campbell, H Busse

(2017), Vol. 11, pp. 33-52, Health Psychology Review, Abingdon, Eng., C1

journal article

Rasch analysis of the Chedoke-McMaster Attitudes towards Children with Handicaps scale

M Armstrong, C Morris, M Tarrant, C Abraham, M Horton

(2017), Vol. 39, pp. 281-290, Disability and Rehabilitation, Abingdon, Eng., C1

journal article

What cognitive mechanisms predict travel mode choice? A systematic review with meta-analysis

C Hoffmann, C Abraham, M White, S Ball, S Skippon

(2017), Vol. 37, pp. 631-652, Transport Reviews, Abingdon, Eng., C1

journal article
2016

Recovery under sail: rehabilitation clients' experience of a sail training voyage

R White, C Abraham, J Smith, M White, P Staiger

(2016), Vol. 24, pp. 355-365, Addiction research and theory, Abingdon, Eng., C1-1

journal article

Self-directed interventions to promote weight loss: a systematic review and meta-analysis

J Tang, C Abraham, C Greaves, V Nikolaou

(2016), Vol. 10, pp. 358-372, Health Psychology Review, Abingdon, Eng., C1

journal article

Staying in the 'sweet spot': A resilience-based analysis of the lived experience of low-risk drinking and abstention among British youth

R Graber, R de Visser, C Abraham, A Memon, A Hart, K Hunt

(2016), Vol. 31, pp. 79-99, Psychology and Health, Abingdon, Eng., C1

journal article

Optimising self-care support for people with heart failure and their caregivers: Development of the Rehabilitation Enablement in Chronic Heart Failure (REACH-HF) intervention using intervention mapping

C Greaves, J Wingham, C Deighan, P Doherty, J Elliott, W Armitage, M Clark, J Austin, C Abraham, J Frost, S Singh, K Jolly, K Paul, L Taylor, S Buckingham, R Davis, H Dalal, R Taylor, N Britten, L Geach, C Green, C Hayward, V Eyre, R van Lingen

(2016), Vol. 2, pp. 1-17, Pilot and Feasibility Studies, London, Eng., C1

journal article

Rehabilitation Enablement in Chronic Heart Failure-a facilitated self-care rehabilitation intervention in patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (REACH-HFpEF) and their caregivers: Rationale and protocol for a single-centre pilot randomised controlled trial

V Eyre, C Lang, K Smith, K Jolly, R Davis, C Hayward, J Wingham, C Abraham, C Green, F Warren, N Britten, C Greaves, P Doherty, J Austin, R Lingen, S Singh, S Buckingham, K Paul, R Taylor, H Dalal

(2016), Vol. 6, BMJ Open, England, C1

journal article

School-based sexual health education interventions to prevent STI/HIV in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis

A Sani, C Abraham, S Denford, S Ball

(2016), Vol. 16, pp. 1-26, BMC Public Health, England, C1

journal article

Techniques for modifying impulsive processes associated with unhealthy eating: A systematic review

S van Beurden, C Greaves, J Smith, C Abraham

(2016), Vol. 35, pp. 793-806, Health Psychology, Washington, D.C., C1

journal article

Brief interventions to prevent sexually transmitted infections suitable for in-service use: A systematic review

L Long, C Abraham, R Paquette, M Shahmanesh, C Llewellyn, A Townsend, R Gilson

(2016), Vol. 91, pp. 364-382, Preventive Medicine, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1

journal article

Reporting behaviour change interventions: Do the behaviour change technique taxonomy v1, and training in its use, improve the quality of intervention descriptions?

C Wood, W Hardeman, M Johnston, J Francis, C Abraham, S Michie

(2016), Vol. 11, Implementation Science, England, C1

journal article

Mobile and Web 2.0 interventions for weight management: An overview of review evidence and its methodological quality

M Bardus, J Smith, L Samaha, C Abraham

(2016), Vol. 26, pp. 602-610, European Journal of Public Health, Oxford, Eng., C1

journal article

Impact of goal priority and goal conflict on the intention-health-behavior relationship: Tests on physical activity and other health behaviors

M Conner, C Abraham, A Prestwich, R Hutter, J Hallam, B Sykes-Muskett, B Morris, R Hurling

(2016), Vol. 35, pp. 1017-1026, Health Psychology, Washington, D.C., C1

journal article

The diabetes intention, attitude, and behavior questionnaire: Evaluation of a brief questionnaire to measure physical activity, dietary control, maintenance of a healthy weight, and psychological antecedents

S Traina, S Mathias, H Colwell, R Crosby, C Abraham

(2016), Vol. 10, pp. 213-222, Patient Preference and Adherence, Macclesfield, Eng., C1

journal article

Commuting and wellbeing in London: The roles of commute mode and local public transport connectivity

S Chng, M White, C Abraham, S Skippon

(2016), Vol. 88, pp. 182-188, Preventive Medicine, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1

journal article

A review and content analysis of engagement, functionality, aesthetics, information quality, and change techniques in the most popular commercial apps for weight management

M Bardus, S van Beurden, J Smith, C Abraham

(2016), Vol. 13, International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, England, C1

journal article

Older adults' perceptions of ageing and their health and functioning: a systematic review of observational studies

K Warmoth, M Tarrant, C Abraham, I Lang

(2016), Vol. 21, pp. 531-550, Psychology, Health and Medicine, Abingdon, Eng., C1

journal article

Children's contact with people with disabilities and their attitudes towards disability: A cross-sectional study

M Armstrong, C Morris, C Abraham, O Ukoumunne, M Tarrant

(2016), Vol. 38, pp. 879-888, Disability and Rehabilitation, Abingdon, Eng., C1

journal article

'Thinking you're old and frail': A qualitative study of frailty in older adults

K Warmoth, I Lang, C Phoenix, C Abraham, M Andrew, R Hubbard, M Tarrant

(2016), Vol. 36, pp. 1483-1500, Ageing and Society, Cambridge, Eng., C1

journal article
2015

Designing interventions to change health-related behaviour

C Abraham, S Denford, J Smith, S Dean, C Greaves, J Lloyd, M Tarrant, M White, K Wyatt

(2015), pp. 103-110, Complex Interventions in Health: An Overview of Research Methods, B1-1

book chapter

Open-mindedness can decrease persuasion amongst adolescents: The role of self-affirmation

A Good, P Harris, D Jessop, C Abraham

(2015), Vol. 20, pp. 228-242, British Journal of Health Psychology, England, C1

journal article

Using qualitative methods within a mixed-methods approach to developing and evaluating interventions to address harmful alcohol use among young people

R de Visser, R Graber, A Hart, C Abraham, T Scanlon, P Watten, A Memon

(2015), Vol. 34, pp. 349-360, Health Psychology, United States, C1

journal article

Clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of the Rehabilitation Enablement in Chronic Heart Failure (REACH-HF) facilitated self-care rehabilitation intervention in heart failure patients and caregivers: Rationale and protocol for a multicentre randomised controlled trial

R Taylor, C Hayward, V Eyre, J Austin, R Davies, P Doherty, K Jolly, J Wingham, R Van Lingen, C Abraham, C Green, F Warren, N Britten, C Greaves, S Singh, S Buckingham, K Paul, H Dalal

(2015), Vol. 5, BMJ Open, England, C1

journal article

Behaviour change techniques: The development and evaluation of a taxonomic method for reporting and describing behaviour change interventions (a suite of five studies involving consensus methods, randomised controlled trials and analysis of qualitative data)

S Michie, C Wood, M Johnston, C Abraham, J Francis, W Hardeman

(2015), Vol. 19, pp. 1-187, Health Technology Assessment, England, C1

journal article

Mobile phone and web 2.0 technologies for weight management: A systematic scoping review

M Bardus, J Smith, L Samaha, C Abraham

(2015), Vol. 17, Journal of Medical Internet Research, Canada, C1

journal article

A checklist to improve reporting of group-based behaviour-change interventions Biostatistics and methods

A Borek, C Abraham, J Smith, C Greaves, M Tarrant

(2015), Vol. 15, BMC Public Health, England, C1

journal article

Implementing health promotion programmes in schools: A realist systematic review of research and experience in the United Kingdom

M Pearson, R Chilton, K Wyatt, C Abraham, T Ford, H Woods, R Anderson

(2015), Vol. 10, Implementation Science, England, C1

journal article

Reliability of Identification of Behavior Change Techniques in Intervention Descriptions

C Abraham, C Wood, M Johnston, J Francis, W Hardeman, M Richardson, S Michie

(2015), Vol. 49, pp. 885-900, Annals of Behavioral Medicine, England, C1

journal article

Applying the behaviour change technique (BCT) taxonomy v1: a study of coder training

C Wood, M Richardson, M Johnston, C Abraham, J Francis, W Hardeman, S Michie

(2015), Vol. 5, pp. 134-148, Translational Behavioral Medicine, England, C1

journal article

Needs of caregivers in heart failure management: A qualitative study

J Wingham, J Frost, N Britten, K Jolly, C Greaves, C Abraham, H Dalal

(2015), Vol. 11, pp. 304-319, Chronic Illness, United States, C1

journal article

How can weight-loss app designers' best engage and support users? A qualitative investigation

J Tang, C Abraham, E Stamp, C Greaves

(2015), Vol. 20, pp. 151-171, British Journal of Health Psychology, England, C1

journal article

Habitual behaviors or patterns of practice? Explaining and changing repetitive climate-relevant actions

T Kurz, B Gardner, B Verplanken, C Abraham

(2015), Vol. 6, pp. 113-128, Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews: Climate Change, C1

journal article

Correlates of condom use and condom-use motivation among young South Africans

H Devine-Wright, C Abraham, H Onya, S Ramatsea, M Themane, L Aarø

(2015), Vol. 45, pp. 674-683, Journal of Applied Social Psychology, C1

journal article
2014

Health psychology: Topics in applied psychology

C Abraham, M Conner, F Jones, D O'Connor

(2014), Abingdon, Eng., A1-1

book

The health belief model

C Abraham, P Sheeran

(2014), pp. 97-102, Cambridge Handbook of Psychology, Health and Medicine, Second Edition, B1-1

book chapter

How alike are young non-drinkers, former-drinkers, low-risk drinkers, and hazardous drinkers?

R De Visser, A Hart, C Abraham, R Graber, T Scanlon, A Memon

(2014), Vol. 39, pp. 1258-1264, Addictive Behaviors, England, C1

journal article

Which alcohol control strategies do young people think are effective?

R De Visser, A Hart, C Abraham, A Memon, R Graber, T Scanlon

(2014), Vol. 33, pp. 144-151, Drug and Alcohol Review, Australia, C1

journal article

Enhancing reporting of behavior change intervention evaluations

C Abraham, B Johnson, M De Bruin, A Luszczynska

(2014), Vol. 66, pp. S293-S299, Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes, United States, C1-1

journal article

The association between children's contact with people with disabilities and their attitudes towards disability: A systematic review

M Macmillan, M Tarrant, C Abraham, C Morris

(2014), Vol. 56, pp. 529-546, Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology, England, C1

journal article

Understanding donation experiences of unspecified (altruistic) kidney donors

A Clarke, A Mitchell, C Abraham

(2014), Vol. 19, pp. 393-408, British Journal of Health Psychology, England, C1

journal article

Promoting early presentation of breast cancer: A preliminary evaluation of a written intervention

A Forster, L Forbes, C Abraham, F Warburton, E Douglas, A Ramirez

(2014), Vol. 10, pp. 18-30, Chronic Illness, United States, C1

journal article

Predicting blood donation maintenance: the importance of planning future donations.

A van Dongen, R Ruiter, C Abraham, I Veldhuizen

(2014), Vol. 54, pp. 821-827, Transfusion, United States, C1

journal article

The effectiveness of interventions targeting specific out-of-home food outlets: Protocol for a systematic review

F Hillier-Brown, H Moore, A Lake, A Adamson, M White, J Adams, V Araujo-Soares, C Abraham, C Summerbell

(2014), Vol. 3, Systematic Reviews, England, C1-1

journal article

Nutrition and bone health: Turning knowledge and beliefs into healthy behaviour

R Rizzoli, C Abraham, M Brandi

(2014), Vol. 30, pp. 131-141, Current Medical Research and Opinion, England, C1

journal article

Promoting sexual and reproductive health among adolescents in southern and eastern Africa (PREPARE): Project design and conceptual framework

L Aarø, C Mathews, S Kaaya, A Katahoire, H Onya, C Abraham, K Klepp, A Wubs, S Eggers, H De Vries

(2014), Vol. 14, BMC Public Health, England, C1

journal article
2013

'Drinking is our modern way of bonding': Young people's beliefs about interventions to encourage moderate drinking

R de Visser, Z Wheeler, C Abraham, J Smith

(2013), Vol. 28, pp. 1460-1480, Psychology and Health, England, C1

journal article

Synthesising practice guidelines for the development of community-based exercise programmes after stroke

L Poltawski, C Abraham, A Forster, V Goodwin, C Kilbride, R Taylor, S Dean

(2013), Vol. 8, Implementation Science, England, C1-1

journal article

The Healthy Lifestyles Programme (HeLP), a novel school-based intervention to prevent obesity in school children: Study protocol for a randomised controlled trial

K Wyatt, J Lloyd, C Abraham, S Creanor, S Dean, E Densham, W Daurge, C Green, M Hillsdon, V Pearson, R Taylor, R Tomlinson, S Logan

(2013), Vol. 14, Trials, England, C1-1

journal article

Modeling antecedents of university students' study behavior and grade point average

M Richardson, C Abraham

(2013), Vol. 43, pp. 626-637, Journal of Applied Social Psychology, C1

journal article

Does questionnaire distribution promote blood donation? An investigation of question-behavior effects

A Van Dongen, C Abraham, R Ruiter, I Veldhuizen

(2013), Vol. 45, pp. 163-172, Annals of Behavioral Medicine, England, C1

journal article

The influence of adverse reactions, subjective distress, and anxiety on retention of first-time blood donors

A Van Dongen, C Abraham, R Ruiter, I Veldhuizen

(2013), Vol. 53, pp. 337-343, Transfusion, United States, C1

journal article

The behavior change technique taxonomy (v1) of 93 hierarchically clustered techniques: Building an international consensus for the reporting of behavior change interventions

S Michie, M Richardson, M Johnston, C Abraham, J Francis, W Hardeman, M Eccles, J Cane, C Wood

(2013), Vol. 46, pp. 81-95, Annals of Behavioral Medicine, England, C1

journal article

Predicting having condoms available among adolescents: The role of personal norm and enjoyment

I Jellema, C Abraham, H Schaalma, W Gebhardt, P Van Empelen

(2013), Vol. 18, pp. 453-468, British Journal of Health Psychology, England, C1

journal article
2012

Multicentre RCT and economic evaluation of a psychological intervention together with a leaflet to reduce risk behaviour amongst men who have sex with men (MSM) prescribed post-exposure prophylaxis for HIV following sexual exposure (PEPSE): A protocol

C Llewellyn, C Abraham, A Miners, H Smith, A Pollard, P Benn, M Fisher

(2012), Vol. 12, BMC Infectious Diseases, England, C1-1

journal article

Implementing health promotion in schools: Protocol for a realist systematic review of research and experience in the United Kingdom (UK)

M Pearson, R Chilton, H Woods, K Wyatt, T Ford, C Abraham, R Anderson

(2012), Vol. 1, Systematic Reviews, England, C1-1

journal article

Psychological correlates of university students' academic performance: A systematic review and meta-analysis

M Richardson, C Abraham, R Bond

(2012), Vol. 138, pp. 353-387, Psychological Bulletin, United States, C1

journal article

Mainstream consumers driving plug-in battery-electric and plug-in hybrid electric cars: A qualitative analysis of responses and evaluations

E Graham-Rowe, B Gardner, C Abraham, S Skippon, H Dittmar, R Hutchins, J Stannard

(2012), Vol. 46, pp. 140-153, Transportation Research Part A: Policy and Practice, C1

journal article

Are lapsed donors willing to resume blood donation, and what determines their motivation to do so?

A Van Dongen, C Abraham, R Ruiter, H Schaalma, W De Kort, J Dijkstra, I Veldhuizen

(2012), Vol. 52, pp. 1296-1302, Transfusion, United States, C1

journal article

Identifying Beliefs and Cognitions Underpinning Commuters' Travel Mode Choices

E Mann, C Abraham

(2012), Vol. 42, pp. 2730-2757, Journal of Applied Social Psychology, C1

journal article

Reciprocal relationships between three aspects of physical self-concept, vigorous physical activity, and lung function: A longitudinal study among late adolescents

A Luszczynska, C Abraham

(2012), Vol. 13, pp. 640-648, Psychology of Sport and Exercise, C1

journal article

Towards parsimony in habit measurement: Testing the convergent and predictive validity of an automaticity subscale of the Self-Report Habit Index

B Gardner, C Abraham, P Lally, G de Bruijn

(2012), Vol. 9, International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, England, C1-1

journal article

Sexual health professionals' evaluations of a prototype computer-based contraceptive planning intervention for adolescents: Implications for practice

K Brown, C Abraham, P Joshi, L Wallace

(2012), Vol. 9, pp. 341-348, Sexual Health, Australia, C1

journal article
2011

Health Promotion

C Abraham, G Kok, H Schaalma, A Luszczynska

(2011), pp. 83-111, IAAP Handbook of Applied Psychology, B1-1

book chapter

A parsimonious, integrative model of key psychological correlates of UK university students' alcohol consumption

K Atwell, C Abraham, T Duka

(2011), Vol. 46, pp. 253-260, Alcohol and Alcoholism, England, C1-1

journal article

Can we reduce car use and, if so, how? A review of available evidence

E Graham-Rowe, S Skippon, B Gardner, C Abraham

(2011), Vol. 45, pp. 401-418, Transportation Research Part A: Policy and Practice, C1-1

journal article

Can the effectiveness of health promotion campaigns be improved using self-efficacy and self-affirmation interventions? an analysis of sun protection messages

A Good, C Abraham

(2011), Vol. 26, pp. 799-818, Psychology and Health, England, C1-1

journal article

Extending social cognition models of health behaviour

C Abraham, P Sheeran, M Henderson

(2011), Vol. 26, pp. 624-637, Health Education Research, England, C1-1

journal article

Understanding young and older male drivers' willingness to drive while intoxicated: The predictive utility of constructs specified by the theory of planned behaviour and the prototype willingness model

A Rivis, C Abraham, S Snook

(2011), Vol. 16, pp. 445-456, British Journal of Health Psychology, England, C1-1

journal article

Strengthening evaluation and implementation by specifying components of behaviour change interventions: A study protocol

S Michie, C Abraham, M Eccles, J Francis, W Hardeman, M Johnston

(2011), Vol. 6, Implementation Science, England, C1-1

journal article
2010

Going green? Modeling the Impact of environmental concerns and perceptions of transportation alternatives on decisions to drive

B Gardner, C Abraham

(2010), Vol. 40, pp. 831-849, Journal of Applied Social Psychology, C1-1

journal article

Motivating blood donors to recruit new donors: Experimental evaluation of an evidence-based behavior change intervention

K Lemmens, R Ruiter, C Abraham, I Veldhuizen, H Schaalma

(2010), Vol. 29, pp. 601-609, Health Psychology, United States, C1-1

journal article
2009

Using Theory in Research

C Abraham

(2009), pp. 63-82, Health Psychology in Practice, B1-1

book chapter

Health Psychology Training: The UK Model

S Michie, C Abraham, M Johnston

(2009), pp. 5-45, Health Psychology in Practice, B1-1

book chapter

What psychological and behaviour changes are initiated by 'expert patient' training and what training techniques are most helpful?

C Abraham, B Gardner

(2009), Vol. 24, pp. 1153-1165, Psychology & health, England, C1-1

journal article

Are worksite interventions effective in increasing physical activity? A systematic review and meta-analysis

C Abraham, E Graham-Rowe

(2009), Vol. 3, pp. 108-144, Health Psychology Review, C1-1

journal article

Conscientiousness and achievement motivation predict performance

M Richardson, C Abraham

(2009), Vol. 23, pp. 589-605, European Journal of Personality, C1-1

journal article

How much behaviour change should we expect from health promotion campaigns targeting cognitions? An approach to pre-intervention assessment

C Fife-Schaw, C Abraham

(2009), Vol. 24, pp. 763-776, Psychology and Health, England, C1-1

journal article

Effective Techniques in Healthy Eating and Physical Activity Interventions: A Meta-Regression

S Michie, C Abraham, C Whittington, J McAteer, S Gupta

(2009), Vol. 28, pp. 690-701, Health Psychology, United States, C1-1

journal article

Modelling antecedents of blood donation motivation among non-donors of varying age and education

K Lemmens, C Abraham, R Ruiter, I Veldhuizen, C Dehing, A Bos, H Schaalma

(2009), Vol. 100, pp. 71-90, British Journal of Psychology, England, C1-1

journal article

Health Psychology in Practice

S Michie, C Abraham

(2009), A7-1

edited book
2008

A Taxonomy of Behavior Change Techniques Used in Interventions

C Abraham, S Michie

(2008), Vol. 27, pp. 379-387, Health Psychology, United States, C1-1

journal article

Psychological correlates of car use: A meta-analysis

B Gardner, C Abraham

(2008), Vol. 11, pp. 300-311, Transportation Research Part F: Traffic Psychology and Behaviour, C1-1

journal article

School-based, randomised controlled trial of an evidence-based condom promotion leaflet

C Hill, C Abraham

(2008), Vol. 23, pp. 41-56, Psychology and Health, England, C1-1

journal article

What explains between-school differences in rates of smoking?

M Henderson, R Ecob, D Wight, C Abraham

(2008), Vol. 8, BMC Public Health, England, C1-1

journal article

Social cognitive determinants of ecstasy use to target in evidence-based interventions: A meta-analytical review

G Peters, G Kok, C Abraham

(2008), Vol. 103, pp. 109-118, Addiction, England, C1-1

journal article

Identifying blood donors willing to help with recruitment

K Lemmens, C Abraham, R Ruiter, I Veldhuizen, A Bos, H Schaalma

(2008), Vol. 95, pp. 211-217, Vox Sanguinis, England, C1-1

journal article
2007

Planning to Lose Weight: Randomized Controlled Trial of an Implementation Intention Prompt to Enhance Weight Reduction Among Overweight and Obese Women

A Luszczynska, A Sobczyk, C Abraham

(2007), Vol. 26, pp. 507-512, Health Psychology, United States, C1-1

journal article

Effects of a self-efficacy intervention on initiation of recommended exercises in patients with spondylosis

A Luszczynska, A Gregajtys, C Abraham

(2007), Vol. 15, pp. 26-40, Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, United States, C1-1

journal article

Can theory-based messages in combination with cognitive prompts promote exercise in classroom settings?

C Hill, C Abraham, D Wright

(2007), Vol. 65, pp. 1049-1058, Social Science and Medicine, England, C1-1

journal article

What drives car use? A grounded theory analysis of commuters' reasons for driving

B Gardner, C Abraham

(2007), Vol. 10, pp. 187-200, Transportation Research Part F: Traffic Psychology and Behaviour, C1-1

journal article

Health promotion for people aged over 65 years in hospitals: Nurses' perceptions about their role

K Kelley, C Abraham

(2007), Vol. 16, pp. 569-579, Journal of Clinical Nursing, England, C1-1

journal article

What's in a leaflet? Identifying research-based persuasive messages in European alcohol-education leaflets

C Abraham, L Southby, S Quandte, B Krahé, W Van Der Sluijs

(2007), Vol. 22, pp. 31-60, Psychology and Health, C1-1

journal article

Reducing friday alcohol comsumption among moderate, women drinkers: Evaluation of a brief evidence-based intervention

V Murgaff, C Abraham, M McDermott

(2007), Vol. 42, pp. 37-41, Alcohol and Alcoholism, England, C1-1

journal article

Social Psychological Factors in Lifestyle Change and Their Relevance to Policy

Gregory Maio, Bas Verplanken, Antony Manstead, Wolfgang Stroebe, Charles Abraham, Paschal Sheeran, Mark Conner

(2007), Vol. 1, pp. 99-137, SOCIAL ISSUES AND POLICY REVIEW, C1-1

journal article

Impact of a theoretically based sex education programme (SHARE) delivered by teachers on NHS registered conceptions and terminations: Final results of cluster randomised trial

M Henderson, D Wight, G Raab, C Abraham, A Parkes, S Scott, G Hart

(2007), Vol. 334, pp. 133-136, British Medical Journal, England, C1-1

journal article
2006

The role of affect in UK commuters' travel mode choices: An interpretative phenomenological analysis

E Mann, C Abraham

(2006), Vol. 97, pp. 155-176, British Journal of Psychology, England, C1-1

journal article
2005

Can safer-sex promotion leaflets change cognitive antecedents of condom use? An experimental evaluation

B Krahé, C Abraham, R Scheinberger-Olwig

(2005), Vol. 10, pp. 203-220, British Journal of Health Psychology, England, C1-1

journal article

Randomized controlled trial of a brief research-based intervention promoting fruit and vegetable consumption

I Kellar, C Abraham

(2005), Vol. 10, pp. 543-558, British Journal of Health Psychology, England, C1-1

journal article

Perceived discrimination of international visitors to universities in Germany and the UK

B Krahé, C Abraham, J Felber, M Helbig

(2005), Vol. 96, pp. 263-281, British Journal of Psychology, England, C1-1

journal article

Why don't young people volunteer to give blood? An investigation of the correlates of donation intentions among young nondonors

K Lemmens, C Abraham, T Hoekstra, R Ruiter, W De Kort, J Brug, H Schaalma

(2005), Vol. 45, pp. 945-955, Transfusion, United States, C1-1

journal article
2004

Deciding to exercise: The role of anticipated regret

C Abraham, P Sheeran

(2004), Vol. 9, pp. 269-278, British Journal of Health Psychology, England, C1-1

journal article

RCT of a theory-based intervention promoting healthy eating and physical activity amongst out-patients older than 65 years

K Kelley, C Abraham

(2004), Vol. 59, pp. 787-797, Social Science and Medicine, England, C1-1

journal article

Cognitive impact of a research-based school sex education programme

C Abraham, M Henderson, G Der

(2004), Vol. 19, pp. 689-703, Psychology and Health, C1-1

journal article

Sex education as health promotion: What does it take?

H Schaalma, C Abraham, M Gillmore, G Kok

(2004), Vol. 33, pp. 259-269, Archives of Sexual Behavior, NY, NY State Psychiat Inst, New York, E1-1

conference
2003

Acting on intentions: The role of anticipated regret

C Abraham, P Sheeran

(2003), Vol. 42, pp. 495-511, British Journal of Social Psychology, England, C1-1

journal article

Lay understanding of terms used in cancer consultations

K Chapman, C Abraham, V Jenkins, L Fallowfield

(2003), Vol. 12, pp. 557-566, Psycho-Oncology, England, C1-1

journal article

Personality, Cognition, and University Students' Examination Performance

P Phillips, C Abraham, R Bond

(2003), Vol. 17, pp. 435-448, European Journal of Personality, C1-1

journal article

Mediator of moderators: Temporal stability of intention and the intention-behavior relation

P Sheeran, C Abraham

(2003), Vol. 29, pp. 205-215, Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, United States, C1-1

journal article
2002

Do health promotion messages target cognitive and behavioural correlates of condom use? A content analysis of safer sex promotion leaflets in two countries

C Abraham, B Krahé, R Dominic, I Fritsche

(2002), Vol. 7, pp. 227-246, British Journal of Health Psychology, England, C1-1

journal article

Self-esteem, Stigma and Community Participation Amongst People with Learning Difficulties Living in the Community

C Abraham, N Gregory, L Wolf, R Pemberton

(2002), Vol. 12, pp. 430-443, Journal of Community and Applied Social Psychology, C1-1

journal article

Limits of teacher delivered sex education: Interim behavioural outcomes from randomised trial

D Wight, G Raab, M Henderson, C Abraham, K Buston, G Hart, S Scott

(2002), Vol. 324, pp. 1430-1433, British Medical Journal, England, C1-1

journal article

HIV education for young people: Intervention effectiveness, programme development, and future research

H Schaalma, G Kok, C Abraham, H Hospers, K Klepp, G Parcel

(2002), Vol. 32, pp. 187-206, Prospects, C1-1

journal article

Heterosexual risk behaviour among young teenagers in Scotland

M Henderson, D Wight, G Raab, C Abraham, K Buston, G Hart, S Scott

(2002), Vol. 25, pp. 483-494, Journal of Adolescence, England, C1-1

journal article
2001

Effective approaches to persuading pregnant women to quit smoking: A meta-analysis of intervention evaluation studies

K Kelley, R Bond, C Abraham

(2001), Vol. 6, pp. 207-228, British Journal of Health Psychology, England, C1-1

journal article

From knowledge to action regulation: Modeling the cognitive prerequisites of sun screen use in Australian and UK samples

F Jones, C Abraham, P Harris, J Schulz, C Chrispin

(2001), Vol. 16, pp. 191-206, Psychology and Health, C1-1

journal article

Conscientiousness and the theory of planned behavior: Toward a more complete model of the antecedents of intentions and behavior

M Conner, C Abraham

(2001), Vol. 27, pp. 1547-1561, Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, C1-1

journal article
2000

Managing awareness: negotiating and coping with a terminal prognosis.

G Johnston, C Abraham

(2000), Vol. 6, pp. 485-494, International journal of palliative nursing, England, C1-1

journal article
1999

Cognitions associated with initial medical consultations concerning recurrent breathing difficulties: A community-based study

C Abraham, A Costa-Pereira, C Du V Florey, S Ogston

(1999), Vol. 14, pp. 913-925, Psychology and Health, C1-1

journal article

Cognitive predictors of adherence to malaria prophylaxis regimens on return from a malarious region: A prospective study

C Abraham, S Clift, P Grabowski

(1999), Vol. 48, pp. 1641-1654, Social Science and Medicine, England, C1-1

journal article

When good intentions are not enough: Modeling postdecisional cognitive correlates of condom use

C Abraham, P Sheeran, P Norman, M Conner, N De Vries, W Otten

(1999), Vol. 29, pp. 2591-2612, Journal of Applied Social Psychology, C1-1

journal article

Psychosocial Correlates of Heterosexual Condom Use: A Meta-Analysis

P Sheeran, C Abraham, S Orbell

(1999), Vol. 125, pp. 90-132, Psychological Bulletin, United States, C1-1

journal article
1998

Can social cognitive models contribute to the effectiveness of HIV-preventive behavioural interventions? A brief review of the literature and a reply to Joffe (1996; 1997) and Fife-Schaw (1997)

C Abraham, P Sheeran, S Orbell

(1998), Vol. 71, pp. 297-310, British Journal of Medical Psychology, England, C1-1

journal article

From health beliefs to self-regulation: Theoretical advances in the psychology of action control

C Abraham, P Sheeran, M Johnston

(1998), Vol. 13, pp. 569-591, Psychology and Health, C1-1

journal article

Towards a psycho-social theoretical framework for sexual health promotion

D Wight, C Abraham, S Scott

(1998), Vol. 13, pp. 317-330, Health Education Research, England, C1-1

journal article

Designing research-based materials to promote safer sex amongst young people

C Abraham, P Sheeran, D Wight

(1998), Vol. 3, pp. 127-131, Psychology, Health and Medicine, C1-1

journal article
1996

Why I want to be a psychiatric nurse: Constructing an identity through contrasts with general nursing

J Moir, C Abraham

(1996), Vol. 23, pp. 295-298, Journal of Advanced Nursing, England, C1-1

journal article

Developing HIV-preventive behavioural interventions for young people in Scotland

C Abraham, D Wight

(1996), Vol. 7, pp. 39-42, International Journal of STD and AIDS, ROYAL SOC MED, LONDON, ENGLAND, C1-1

journal article

A social cognition approach to health psychology: Philosophical and methodological issues

C Abraham, S Hampson

(1996), Vol. 11, pp. 223-241, Psychology and Health, C1-1

journal article

Health beliefs and teenage condom use: A prospective study

C Abraham, P Sheeran, D Abrams, R Spears

(1996), Vol. 11, pp. 641-655, Psychology and Health, England, C1-1

journal article

Religiosity, gender, and the double standard

P Sheeran, R Spears, C Abraham, D Abrams

(1996), Vol. 130, pp. 23-33, Journal of Psychology: Interdisciplinary and Applied, United States, C1-1

journal article
1995

Talking realistically about nursing: a thematic analysis of nursing course selection interview discourse

J Moir, S Abraham

(1995), Vol. 21, pp. 778-782, Journal of Advanced Nursing, England, C1-1

journal article

HIV-preventive cognitions amongst secondary school students in Uganda

S Abraham, T Rubaale, W Kipp

(1995), Vol. 10, pp. 155-162, Health Education Research, England, C1-1

journal article

The WHO objectives for palliative care: To what extent are we achieving them?

G Johnston, C Abraham

(1995), Vol. 9, pp. 123-137, Palliative Medicine, England, C1-1

journal article

STUDENTS JUDGMENTS OF THE RISKS OF HIV-INFECTION AS A FUNCTION OF SEXUAL PRACTICE, SEX OF TARGET AND PARTNER, AND AGE AND SEX OF STUDENT

R SPEARS, C ABRAHAM, P SHEERAN, D ABRAMS

(1995), Vol. 36, pp. 103-111, JOURNAL OF COLLEGE STUDENT DEVELOPMENT, C1-1

journal article
1994

Unemployment and self‐conception: A symbolic interactionist analysis

P Sheeran, C Abraham

(1994), Vol. 4, pp. 115-129, Journal of Community & Applied Social Psychology, C1-1

journal article

From predictor variables to cognition models in health psychology: A commentary on schwarzer's theoretical analysis

C Abraham

(1994), Vol. 9, pp. 181-185, Psychology & Health, C1-1

journal article

Exploring teenagers' adaptive and maladaptive thinking in relation to the threat of hiv infection

C Abraham

(1994), Vol. 9, pp. 253-272, Psychology & Health, England, C1-1

journal article
1993

In search of a psychology of safer-sex promotion; beyond beliefs and texts

C Abraham, P Sheeran

(1993), Vol. 8, pp. 245-254, Health Education Research, England, C1-1

journal article

Pain assessment with interactive computer animation

M Swanston, C Abraham, W Macrae, A Walker, R Rushmer, L Elder, H Methven

(1993), Vol. 53, pp. 347-351, Pain, United States, C1-1

journal article

Behavioural sciences and the real world: report of a community interview scheme for medical students

S ORBELL, C ABRAHAM

(1993), Vol. 27, pp. 218-228, Medical Education, England, C1-1

journal article

Religiosity and adolescents' premarital sexual attitudes and behaviour: An empirical study of conceptual issues

P Sheeran, D Abrams, C Abraham, R Spears

(1993), Vol. 23, pp. 39-52, European Journal of Social Psychology, England, C1-1

journal article
1992

Framing in terms of 'high‐risk groups' versus 'risky practices' and prognoses of HIV infection

R Spears, S Abraham, D Abrams, P Sheeran

(1992), Vol. 22, pp. 195-201, European Journal of Social Psychology, C1-1

journal article

Health beliefs and promotion of HIV-preventive intentions among teenagers: a Scottish perspective.

C Abraham, P Sheeran, R Spears, D Abrams

(1992), Vol. 11, pp. 363-370, Health psychology : official journal of the Division of Health Psychology, American Psychological Association, United States, C1-1

journal article

Context and content: The impact of school-leaving and school-based health education on AIDS-relevant cognitions

D Abrams, P Sheeran, C Abraham, R Spears

(1992), Vol. 4, pp. 245-258, AIDS Care, England, C1-1

journal article
1991

Social judgements of sex and blame in the context of AIDS: Gender and linguistic frame

R Spears, D Abrams, P Sheeran, S Abraham, D Marks

(1991), Vol. 30, pp. 37-49, British Journal of Social Psychology, England, C1-1

journal article

Young people learning about AIDS: A study of beliefs and information sources

C Abraham, P Sheeran, D Abrams, R Spears, D Marks

(1991), Vol. 6, pp. 19-29, Health Education Research, England, C1-1

journal article

The role of "carers" of people with mental handicaps: an observational study across contexts

C Abraham, W Lindsay, H Lawrenson

(1991), Vol. 4, pp. 20-40, Mental Handicap Research, C1-1

journal article
1990

AIDS INVULNERABILITY - RELATIONSHIPS, SEXUAL-BEHAVIOR AND ATTITUDES AMONG 16-19-YEAR-OLDS

D ABRAMS, C ABRAHAM, R SPEARS, D MARKS

(1990), pp. 35-51, AIDS : INDIVIDUAL, CULTURAL AND POLICY DIMENSIONS, ENGLAND, SOUTH BANK POLYTECH, LONDON, E1-1

conference
1989

Supporting People with a Mental Handicap in the Community: A social psychological perspective

C Abraham

(1989), Vol. 4, pp. 121-130, Disability, Handicap & Society, C1-1

journal article
1985

Towards a microscopic analysis of industrial innovations: From diffusion curves to technological integration through participative management

C Abraham, G Hayward

(1985), Vol. 3, pp. 3-17, Technovation, C1-1

journal article
1984

Understanding discontinuance: Towards a more realistic model of technological innovation and industrial adoption in Britain

S Abraham, G Hayward

(1984), Vol. 2, pp. 209-231, Technovation, C1-1

journal article

Funded Projects at Deakin

Australian Competitive Grants

CRE in interactive digital technology to transform Australia's chronic disease outcomes

Prof Brian Oldenburg, Prof Ralph Maddison, Prof Vassilis Kostakos, A/Prof Douglas Boyle, Prof Ron Borland, Dr Annie Lau, Dr John Furler, Prof Paul Scuffham, Prof Charles Abraham, Prof Craig Taylor

NHMRC - Centres of Research Excellence

  • 2024: $10,000
  • 2023: $40,000
  • 2022: $50,000
  • 2021: $50,000
  • 2020: $25,000

Designing a Digital Coach to Support Adolescents with Long-Term Medical Conditions

Dr Ilona McNeill, Prof Ron Borland, Prof Charles Abraham, Dr Greg Wadley, Ms Evelyn Culnane, Dr Mary White

NHMRC CRE (Baker) Funded Grant

  • 2024: $11,063

Industry and Other Funding

Behaviour Change Applied to Health and Wellbeing.

Prof Charles Abraham

Sanitarium Health & Wellbeing (t/as Aust Health & Nutrition Association Ltd)

  • 2023: $16,038
  • 2022: $27,288
  • 2021: $27,288

Supervisions

No completed student supervisions to report