http://bura.brunel.ac.uk/handle/2438/25445 The Institute of Health, Medicine and Environments (IHME) – led by Prof Christina Victor, Director – addresses the Brunel University Research Strategy 2030 Health Grand Challenge. Drawing together expertise from across our three colleges and our partnerships with our key community stakeholders, we focus on two priority challenge areas:- disease prevention and enhancing wellbeing and new models of care. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:46:03 GMT 2026-04-09T12:46:03Z http://bura.brunel.ac.uk/handle/2438/31741 Title: The dementia-nature-inclusivity nexus and the needs of people living with dementia Authors: Stapley, S; Page, S; Wheat, H; Owen, S; Ledingham, K; Price, S; Connell, J; Quinn, C; Opdebeeck, C; Victor, C; Clare, L Abstract: Understanding how to improve the physical and cognitive accessibility of visitor economy businesses and organisations wanting to offer nature-based outdoor pursuits for people with dementia is key to supporting their inclusion and agency. The aim of this qualitative study was to understand the experiences, needs and preferences of people with dementia participating in nature-based outdoor pursuits in their leisure time. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 15 people with dementia and 15 family members and subjected to thematic analysis. Four themes related to inclusion for people with dementia and their family members reflected diversity in individual needs and preferences for engaging with nature-based outdoor pursuits, their own adaptations to maintain access including accommodating risk, how cognitive and physical accessibility can be supported by businesses, and which practical and psychosocial barriers prevent inclusion. Learning from people with dementia and their family members has helped bridge the gap to their inclusion in nature-based outdoor pursuits. Their insights will inform the development of such pursuits by businesses and organisations as well as future work into risk decision-making.; Understanding how to improve the physical and cognitive accessibility of visitor economy businesses and organisations wanting to offer nature-based outdoor pursuits for people with dementia is key to supporting their inclusion and agency. The aim of this qualitative study was to understand the experiences, needs and preferences of people with dementia participating in nature-based outdoor pursuits in their leisure time. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 15 people with dementia and 15 family members and subjected to thematic analysis. Four themes related to inclusion for people with dementia and their family members reflected diversity in individual needs and preferences for engaging with nature-based outdoor pursuits, their own adaptations to maintain access including accommodating risk, how cognitive and physical accessibility can be supported by businesses, and which practical and psychosocial barriers prevent inclusion. Learning from people with dementia and their family members has helped bridge the gap to their inclusion in nature-based outdoor pursuits. Their insights will inform the development of such pursuits by businesses and organisations as well as future work into risk decision-making. Description: Data: Qualitative data will be deposited with ESDS Qualidata within 3 months of study completion. On project completion, selected data will be deposited with the University's Institutional Repository, Open Research Exeter (ORE). Mon, 11 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT http://bura.brunel.ac.uk/handle/2438/31741 2024-11-11T00:00:00Z http://bura.brunel.ac.uk/handle/2438/31234 Title: Predictors of waste management behaviours in coastal communities in Indonesia: The role of community attachment and environmental concern Authors: Voronkova, A; Wyles, K; Syamsiyah, N; Sudarso; Soedjono, E; Henderson, L; Schultz, W; Jobling, S; Pahl, S Abstract: The global challenge of marine plastic pollution requires systemic change in our relationship with plastic. The current linear plastic economy must transition to a sustainable circular model, but is hindered by behavioural change difficulties, particularly in coastal regions facing resource limitations and a lack of research attention. This study investigates waste management (WM) behaviours in Java and Bali, Indonesia, through a household survey (N = 506). By examining the roles of community attachment and environmental concern in WM behaviours, we contribute to the theoretical understanding of these concepts within a novel context. Our findings reveal that community attachment and environmental concern predict WM behaviours, yet lead to divergent outcomes. Furthermore, the provision of infrastructure is associated with changes in some, but not all, WM behaviours. These results underscore the importance of considering a variety of waste management behaviours and adopting a balanced approach that integrates both infrastructural and psychological interventions. Description: Acknowledgements: This study benefitted greatly from the support of several research assistants: Achmad Rikza, Titing Reza Fahrisa, Abraham Partogi Pardamean Tambunan, Anisa Ratnasari. We also thank the Environmental Agency divisions of Jembrana and Banyuwangi for giving us permission and support in conducting the data collection.; Data availability: Data will be made available on request.; Supplementary data are available online at: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0025326X25002164?via%3Dihub#s0155 . Thu, 27 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT http://bura.brunel.ac.uk/handle/2438/31234 2025-02-27T00:00:00Z http://bura.brunel.ac.uk/handle/2438/29399 Title: Biomonitoring Environmental Exposure in Syrian Refugees in Lebanon Authors: Alaouie, M; Troisi, GM Abstract: Over one million Syrian refugees have been residing in substandard living conditions in Lebanon for the past decade. Non-invasive biomonitoring of fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) as a pulmonary inflammation biomarker was conducted following and preceding indoor environmental assessments (which revealed elevated mould counts in informal tented settlements and non-residential shelters) to further evaluate effects of environmental exposure to indoor contaminants. Results of biomonitoring (n = 57) provided some insight regarding existing respiratory conditions and the possible implementation of minimally invasive methods to establish susceptibility profiles in Syrian refugees amid limited access to healthcare. The clinical interpretation of FeNO results suggested possible persistent exposure to allergens in addition to significant type 2 inflammation in some subjects. These findings warrant the need to expand this study, investigate other biomarkers, and attempt to correlate findings with environmental conditions to evaluate if a dose–response relationship exists. Description: Data Availability Statement: Data underpinning this publication can be accessed from Brunel University London’s data repository, Figshare, here under a CCBY license: https://doi.org/10.6084/m9.figshare.25360525. Wed, 19 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT http://bura.brunel.ac.uk/handle/2438/29399 2024-06-19T00:00:00Z http://bura.brunel.ac.uk/handle/2438/28801 Title: Sport in Low Income Areas - Health and Wellbeing Chiles-Webster-Batson Commission, 2020-21 Authors: Mansfield, L Abstract: This evidence review for the Chiles-Webster-Baston Commission synthesises the best and most relevant evidence on community sport for health and wellbeing. It is intended to inform roundtable discussions about how, why and with what impact neighbourhood organisations use sport to mitigate the inequalities that negatively affect young lives in disadvantaged areas. Description: The online URL to the Evidence Review is no longer accessible at The Sport Commission. It is cited on The Commission's Summative Report prepared by Kris Southby and Jenny Woodward, Centre for Health Promotion Research, School of Health, Leeds Beckett University, available at: https://www.streetgames.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/CWB-Commission-Summative-Report.pdf . Mon, 01 Feb 2021 00:00:00 GMT http://bura.brunel.ac.uk/handle/2438/28801 2021-02-01T00:00:00Z