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Research interests
Reactions to genomics and other forms of personalised health risk information
- The impact of using genomics and other forms of personalised medicine to predict risk or tailor treatments on individuals' beliefs and behaviour
- Moderators of the cognitive and behavioural impact of risk information, including self-affirmation interventions, graphic displays and risk communication strategies for people with low numeracy
Psychological determinants of treatment adherence and health care utilisation
- Uptake of, and reactions to, screening: Current work focuses on reasons for varied uptake of colorectal cancer screening and NHS Health Checks. Previous projects included diabetes screening and newborn hearing screening.
- Psychological mediators of social inequalities in health care utilisation
Understanding and promoting health-related behaviour change
- Applying psychological theories of the determinants of health-related behaviours to change behaviour
- Current work includes developing a physical activity intervention for people with stroke and preventing occupational dermatitis in nurses
Research interests (short)
- Patient reactions to the use of genomics and other forms of personalised medicine to predict risk or tailor treatments
- Risk communication and risk-reducing behaviour change
- Psychological mediators of social inequalities in health care utilisation, including screening uptake
- Applying psychological theories of the determinants of health-related behaviours, broadly defined to include adherence to treatment and health care use
Education/Academic qualification
Master of Science, Public Health, LSHTM London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
Award Date: 1 Jan 2005
Master of Science, Public Health, LSHTM London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
Award Date: 1 Jan 2005
Doctor of Philosophy, Can genetic risk information enhance motivation for smoking cessation?, King's College London
Award Date: 1 Jan 2003
Doctor of Philosophy, Can genetic risk information enhance motivation for smoking cessation?, King's College London
Award Date: 1 Jan 2003
Master of Science, Research Methods for Psychology, University of Reading
Award Date: 1 Jan 1999
Master of Science, Research Methods for Psychology, University of Reading
Award Date: 1 Jan 1999
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, Princeton University
Award Date: 1 Jan 1997
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, Princeton University
Award Date: 1 Jan 1997
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 13 Climate Action
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A United Kingdom nationally representative survey of public attitudes towards pharmacogenomics
Participant Panel at Genomics England, 1 Jun 2025, In: QJM. 118, 6, p. 423-433 11 p., hcaf035.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Bridging the digital health divide: a narrative review of the causes, implications, and solutions for digital health inequalities
Western, M. J., Smit, E. S., Gültzow, T., Neter, E., Sniehotta, F. F., Malkowski, O. S., Wright, C., Busse, H., Peuters, C., Rehackova, L., Gabriel Oteșanu, A., Ainsworth, B., Jones, C. M., Kilb, M., Rodrigues, A. M., Perski, O., Wright, A. & König, L., 31 Dec 2025, In: Health Psychology and Behavioral Medicine. 13, 1, 20 p., 2493139.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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From smoking cessation to physical activity: Can ontology-based methods for automated evidence synthesis generalise across behaviour change domains?
Castro, O., Norris, E., Wright, A. J., Hayes, E., Howes, E., Moore, C., West, R. & Michie, S., 2025, In: Wellcome Open Research. 9, 402.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Selecting behaviour change techniques for asthma medication adherence apps: an evidence-based approach for developers
Wright, A., Holland, J., Simpson, I., Walker, S., Bennett-Steele, N. & Weinman, J., 14 Feb 2025, (Accepted/In press) In: JMIR mHealth and uHealth.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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An ontology of mechanisms of action in behaviour change interventions
Schenk, P. M., Wright, A. J., West, R., Hastings, J., Lorencatto, F., Moore, C., Hayes, E., Schneider, V. & Michie, S., 12 Mar 2024, In: Wellcome Open Research. 8, 337.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access31 Citations (Scopus)
Projects
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Feasibility of the safe withdrawal of inhaled corticosteroids in patients with mild to moderate COPD prescribed outside guidelines
White, P. (Primary Investigator), Corrigan, C. (Co-Investigator), Harries, T. (Co-Investigator), Moxham, J. (Co-Investigator), Schofield, P. (Co-Investigator), Sethi, T. (Co-Investigator) & Wright, A. (Co-Investigator)
NIHR National Institute For Health & Care Research
29/08/2017 → 30/06/2019
Project: Research
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Improving obesity management in primary care by providing health kiosks for self-measurement of body weight and blood pressure, Cluster randomised trial
Gulliford, M. (Primary Investigator), Ashworth, M. (Co-Investigator), Juszczyk, D. (Co-Investigator), Wang, Y. (Co-Investigator), Wright, A. (Co-Investigator) & academic, A. (Co-Investigator)
1/01/2017 → 31/12/2019
Project: Research
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King’s Health Partners Institute of Population Health and Care: Tackling inequalities across the lifecourse.
Wolfe, C. (Primary Investigator), Ashworth, M. (Co-Investigator), Green, J. (Co-Investigator), Gulliford, M. (Co-Investigator), Littlejohns, P. (Co-Investigator), Peacock, J. (Co-Investigator), Wolfe, I. (Co-Investigator) & Wright, A. (Co-Investigator)
1/10/2016 → 30/09/2019
Project: Research
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Back on Track: feasibility study of a group based resilience intervention to meet long-term needs after stroke
McKevitt, C. (Primary Investigator), Parkin, D. (Co-Investigator), Reid, F. (Co-Investigator), Sackley, C. (Co-Investigator), Sadler, E. (Co-Investigator) & Wright, A. (Co-Investigator)
1/10/2016 → 30/09/2018
Project: Research
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Personalised prescribing intervention in primary care for patients taking anticoagulant medication to prevent bleeding: a randomised feasibility study
Molokhia, M. (Primary Investigator), Ashworth, M. (Co-Investigator), Curcin, V. (Co-Investigator), Gulliford, M. (Co-Investigator), Parkin, D. (Co-Investigator), Vadillo, M. (Co-Investigator), Wang, Y. (Co-Investigator), Wolfe, C. (Co-Investigator) & Wright, A. (Co-Investigator)
1/10/2016 → 30/09/2018
Project: Research