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Research Interests
As a psychologist, my research focuses on theory-based behavior change interventions to improve diet and nutrition status and to prevent and treat obesity, in a variety of population groups.
I have a particular interest in the role of novel behaviour-change methods such as habit formation and peer support, and I am keen to explore dietary behaviour change across the life-course, including in preconception, pregnancy and aging populations.
Achievements
I am the Regional Lead for the Association for the Study of Obesity Northern Ireland Network. https://www.aso.org.uk/network/northern-ireland/
I’m an invited member of the Obesity Prevention Steering Group at the Dept of Health NI.
I’m an invited member of the All-Island Obesity Coalition – Safefood http://www.safefood.eu/Professional/Nutrition/All-island-Obesity-Action-Forum/Forum-membership.aspx
I'm a member of the Research Impact Sub-committee for the Division of Health Psychology, and I’m a committee member for the Division of Health Psychology in NI (British Psychological Society).
I regularly contribute to the popular press via articles and interviews (TV and radio).
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Devlopment 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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Projects
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R6947CPH: Tailored dietary interventions combined with oral rehabilitation in older patients
McKenna, G., Cardwell, C., Clarke, M., McGowan, L., McGuinness, B. & Woodside, J.
28/04/2016 → …
Project: Research
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‘Shape-Up’, a Modified Cognitive-Behavioural Community Programme for Weight Management: Real-World Evaluation as an Approach for Delivering Public Health Goals
Soni, A., Beeken, R. J., McGowan, L., Lawson, V., Chadwick, P. & Croker, H., 16 Aug 2021, (Early online date) In: Nutrients. 13, 8, e2807.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Development and Feasibility of A Tailored Habit-based Dietary Intervention Coupled With Natural Tooth Replacement On The Nutritional Status Of Older Patients
McCrum, L-A., Watson, S., McGowan, L., McGuinness, B., Cardwell, C., Clarke, M., Woodside, J. & McKenna, G., 24 Aug 2020, (Early online date) In: Pilot and Feasibility Studies.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Exploring preconception health beliefs amongst adults of childbearing age in the UK: a qualitative analysis
McGowan, L., Lennon-Caughey, E., Chun, C., McKinley, M. C. & Woodside, J. V., 16 Jan 2020, In: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth. 20, p. 41Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A Tailored Habits-based Dietary Intervention Coupled with Oral Rehabilitation on the Nutritional Status of Partially Dentate Older Adults
McCrum, L-A., Watson, S., Moore, C., McGowan, L., McGuinness, B., Cardwell, C., Woodside, J. & McKenna, G., 13 Jun 2019, In: Current Devlopments in Nutrition. 3, Suppl 1, p. 183Research output: Contribution to journal › Meeting abstract › peer-review
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Can Self-reported Oral Health Status Impact Change in Mediterranean Diet Score and Nutrient Intake Amongst Adults at a High Risk of Cardiovascular Disease in Northern Ireland?
Wallace, S., O'Neill, R., McGowan, L., McEvoy, C., McKenna, G., Cupples, M., Patterson, C., Young, I., Kee, F. & Woodside, J., 13 Jun 2019, In: Current Devlopments in Nutrition. 3, Suppl 1, p. 1172Research output: Contribution to journal › Meeting abstract › peer-review
Open Access
Prizes
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Chair of the British Psychological Society's Division of Health Psychology Northern Ireland
McGowan, Laura (Recipient), 01 Apr 2019
Prize: Election to learned society
Activities
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Understanding Routes and Training Options for Health Psychology Careers
Laura McGowan (Organiser)
25 Jun 2021Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
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Digital Technologies and Weight Management
Laura McGowan (Organiser), Roisin O'Neill (Member of programme committee) & Julia McClelland (Member of programme committee)
19 Jan 2021Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
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Inspiring Health Psychology Careers via Personal Stories
Laura McGowan (Organiser)
25 Jun 2021Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
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Active Bystander Training
Laura McGowan (Participant)
25 Mar 2021Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
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Preconception Possibilities NI
Laura McGowan (Invited speaker) & Kelly-Ann Eastwood (Invited speaker)
25 Jan 2021Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk