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HBSC Ireland Publications & Reports

The research findings from HBSC Ireland have been widely disseminiated. These reports, journal articles, book chapters, presentations and theses are listed below, which all contain data from HBSC Ireland.

National Reports International Reports Short Reports Internal Reports

Journal Articles Books  Factsheets

Other Publications: Other  Reports Other Publications: Theses Other Publications: Presentations

The complete list of international HBSC publications is available by clicking here.

A list of methodological papers associated with HBSC is available by clicking here.

A list of linked research projects carried out by HBSC Ireland team members is available by clicking here.

National Reports

Callaghan, M. & Nic Gabhainn, S. (2013). Appendix 1: Nutrition behaviours and outcomes: a special analysis of the HBSC survey as part of the implementation of the National Strategy for Research and Data on Children's Lives, 2011-2016. Dublin: Department of Children and Youth Affairs download (464KB) 

Sullivan, L. & Nic Gabhainn, S. (2013). Appendix 2: Physical activity and behaviours: a special analysis of the HBSC survey as part of the implementation of the National Strategy for Research and Data on Children's Lives, 2011-2016. Dublin: Department of Children and Youth Affairs download (148KB)  

Walker, L., Gavin, A., Kelly, C., Molcho, M., Awobiyi, D. & Nic Gabhainn, S. (2013). Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) Ireland 2010 Middle Childhood Study: Socio-demographic patterns in health behaviours, risk behaviours, health outcomes and social contexts of young people's health. Galway: Health Promotion Research Centre, NUI Galway. download (6.97MB) .

Department of Children and Youth Affairs (2012) State of the Nation’s Children: Ireland 2012. Dublin: Government Publications. Available at: http://www.dcya.ie/

Kelly, C., Gavin, A., Molcho, M. & Nic Gabhainn, S. (2012). The Irish Health Behaviours in School-aged Children (HBSC) study 2010. Dublin: Department of Health. download (1.12MB)

Walker, L., Gavin, A., Kelly, C., Molcho, M., Awobiyi, D. & Nic Gabhainn, S. (2012). Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) Ireland 2010: Socio-demographic patterns in health behaviours, risk behaviours, health outcomes and social contexts of young people's health. Galway: Health Promotion Research Centre, NUI Galway. download (7.16MB) .

Irish Focal Point. (2011). 2011 National Report (2010 data) to the EMCDDA by the Reitox National Focal Point. Ireland: new developments, trends and in-depth information on selected issues. Dublin: Health Research Board. download (2.41MB)

Brooks, A-M., Hanafin, S., Cahill, H., Nic Gabhainn, S. & Molcho, M. (2010). State of the Nations Children 2010. Dublin: Department of Health and Children. download (1.46MB)

DOHC. (2010). Health in Ireland: Key Trends. Dublin: Department of Health and Children, Government of Ireland. download (1740KB)

Doyle, P., Kelly, C., Cummins, G., Sixsmith, J., O’Higgins, S., Molcho, M. & Nic Gabhainn, S. (2010). Health Behaviour in School-aged Children: What do children want to know? Dublin: Department of Health and Children.  download (1.23MB)

Irish Focal Point (2010) 2010 National Report (2009 data) to the EMCDDA by the Reitox National Focal Point. Ireland: new developments, trends and in-depth information on selected issues. Dublin: Health Research Board. download (1.79MB)

Alcohol and Drug Research Unit. (2009). 2009 National Report (2008 data) to the EMCDDA by the Reitox National Focal Point. Ireland: new developments, trends and in-depth information on selected issues. Dublin: Health Research Board. download(2.09MB)

Kelly, C., Fitzpatrick, C., & Nic Gabhainn. S. (2009). Substance Use in New Communities: A Way Forward. Galway: Western Region Drugs Task Force. download (1.17MB)

Kelly, C., Molcho, M., & Nic Gabhainn, S. (2009). Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) Ireland 2006 Middle Childhood Study: Socio-demographic patterns in health behaviours, risk behaviours, health outcomes and social contexts of young people's health. Dublin: The Stationery Office. download (865KB)

Molcho, M., Barry, M., Van Lente, E., McGee, H., Morgan, K., Conroy, R., Watson, D., Perry, I. & Harrington, J. (2009). SLÁN 2007: Survey of Lifestyle, Attitudes and Nutrition in Ireland. Injuries in Ireland: Findings from national population surveys. Department of Health and Children. Dublin: The Stationery Office. download (982KB)

Alcohol and Drug Research Unit. (2008). 2008 National Report (2007 data) to the EMCDDA by the Reitox National Focal Point. Ireland: new developments, trends and in-depth information on selected issues.Dublin: Health Research Board. download (730KB)

Hanafin, S., Brooks, A.-M., Macken, A., Brady, G., McKeever, R., Judge, C., Ryan, B., Nic Gabhainn, S. & Gavin, A. (2008). State of the Nation's Children: Ireland 2008. Dublin: The Stationery Office. download (6.66MB)

Jackson, T., Kelly, I. & Dee, A. (2008). Kerry Life Education Project: An Evaluation. Cork: Department of Public Health, HSE South. download from hse website.

Kelly, C., Walker, L., Brennan, G., Molcho, M. & Nic Gabhainn, S. (2008). HBSC 2006 Full Variable Report: Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) Ireland study 2006: Socio-demographic patterns in the health behaviours, risk behaviours, health outcomes and social contexts of young people's lives. Dublin: Department of Health and Children. download  (4.27MB)

Molcho, M., Kelly, C., Gavin, A. & Nic  Gabhainn, S. (2008). Inequalities in health among school-aged children in Ireland. Dublin: Department of Health and Children.
download - English (657KB) download - As Gaeilge (612KB)

Nic Gabhainn, S., Kelly, C. & Molcho, M. (2007). The Irish health behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) study 2006. Dublin: Department of Health and Children.
download - English (125MB) download - As Gaeilge (125MB)

Hanafin, S., Brooks, A-M., McGee, H., Brady, G., Roche, G., McKeever, R., Nic Gabhainn, S. & Molcho, M. (2007). State of the Nation's Children: Ireland 2006. Dublin: The Stationary Office. download  (6.19MB)

Kelleher, C., Nic Gabhainn, S., Friel, S., Corrigan, H., Nolan, G., Sixsmith, J., Walsh, O. & Cooke, M. (2003). Regional Results of The National Health and Lifestyle Surveys (II) Survey of Lifestyle, Attitudes and Nutrition (SLÁN) and the Irish Health Behaviour in School-Aged children survey (HBSC). Dublin: Department of Health and Children. download (4.4MB)

Kelleher, C., Nic Gabhainn, S., Friel, S., Corrigan, H., Nolan, G., Sixsmith, J., Walsh, O. & Cooke, M. (2003). The National Health and Lifestyle Survey s (II) Survey of Lifestyle, Attitudes and Nutrition (SLÁN) and the Irish Health Behaviour in School-Aged children survey (HBSC). Dublin: Department of Health and Children. download (1.52MB)

Friel, S., Nic Gabhainn, S. & Kelleher, C. (1999). The National Lifestyle Surveys: Survey of Lifestyle, Attitudes and Nutrition (SLÁN) and the Irish Health Behaviour in School-Aged children survey (HBSC). Dublin: Department of Health and Children. download (890KB)

Friel, S., Nic Gabhainn, S. & Kelleher, C. (1999). Regional results from the National Lifestyle Surveys: Survey of Lifestyle, Attitudes and Nutrition (SLÁN) and the Irish Health Behaviour in School-Aged children survey (HBSC). Dublin: Department of Health and Children. download (4KB)

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International Reports

Currie, C., Zanotti, C., Morgan, A., Currie, D., de Looze, M., Roberts, C., Samdal, O., Smith, O. & Barnekow, V. (eds). (2012). Social determinants of health and well-being among young people. Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) study: international report from the 2009/2010 survey. Copenhagen, WHO Regional Offce for Europe, 2012 (Health Policy for Children and Adolescents, No. 6). download from the WHO/Europe website

TÁRKI (2011): Child well-being in the European Union – Better monitoring instruments for better policies. Report prepared for the State Secretariat for Social Inclusion of the Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, Budapest. download (2967KB)

UNICEF, (2010). ’The Children Left Behind: A league table of inequality in child well-being in the world’s rich countries’. Innocenti Report Card 9. Florence: UNICEF Innocenti Research Centre. download (753KB)

World Health Organisation (2010). WHO/HBSC Forum 2009. Socio-environmentally determined health inequities among children and adolescents. Summary of outcomes, background papers and country case studies. Copenhagen: WHO Regional Office for Europe. download (1489KB)

Brooks, F., van der Sluijs, W., Klemera, E., Morgan, A., Magnusson, J., Nic Gabhainn, S., Roberts, C., Smith, R. & Currie, C. (2009).  Young People's Health in Great Britain and Ireland: Findings from the Health Behaviour in School-Aged Children (HBSC) Survey, 2006. Cardiff, Edinburgh, Galway, Hertfordshire.  download (3.1 MB)

Mladovsky, P., Allin, S., Masseria, C., Hernandez-Quevedo, C., McDaid, D. & Mossialos, E. (2009). Health in the European Union: Trends and Analysis. Copenhagen: World Health Organisation / European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies. download (3,24MB)

Molcho, M., Bjarnason, T., Cristini, F., Gaspar de Matos, M., Koller, T., Moreno, C., Nic Gabhainn, S. & Santinello, M. (2009). Foreign-born children in Europe: an overview from the Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) study. Brussels: International Organisation for Migration. download (628KB)

WHO (2009). A snapshot of the health of young people in Europe. Copenhagen: World Health Organisation (European Office) download (5.49MB)

Currie, C., Nic Gabhainn, S., Godeau, E., Roberts, C., Smith, R., Currie, D., Pickett, W., Richter, M., Morgan, A. & Barnekow, V. (eds.) (2008). Inequalities in young people's health: HBSC international report from the 2005/2006 Survey. Copenhagen: WHO Regional Office for Europe. (Health Policy for Children and Adolescents, No. 5). download from the WHO website

European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (2008). Statistical Bulletin 2008. Lisbon: EMCDDA. download from http://www.emcdda.europa.eu/stats08

World Health Organisation (2008). Social cohesion for mental well-being among adolescents. Copenhagen: WHO Regional Office for Europe.  download from the WHO website

Bradshaw, J., Hoelscher, P. & Richardson, D. (2007). Comparing Child Well-Being in OECD Countries: Concepts and Methods. Innocenti Working Paper No. 2006-03. Florence: UNICEF Innocenti Research Centre. download (770KB)

Child poverty in perspective: An overview of child well-being in rich countries, Innocenti Report Card 7, 2007. Florence: UNICEF Innocenti Research Centre download (1.52MB)

Orkenyi, A., Zakarias, I., Varnai, D., Kokonyei, G. & Nemeth, A. (2007). Resilience: the art of adjustment. Budapest: European Commission and the National Institute of Child Health. download (1.53MB)

Anderson, P. & Baumberg, B. (2006). Alcohol in Europe. London: Institute of Alcohol Studies. http://ec.europa.eu/health-eu/news_alcoholineurope_en.htm.

Margo, J., Dixon, M., Pearce, N. & Reed, H. (2006). Freedoms orphans: raising youth in a changing world. London: Institute for Public Policy Research. download (55KB)

WHO/HBSC Forum (2006). Addresing the socioeconomic determinants of healthy eating habits and physical activity levels among adolescents. Copenhagen: WHO Regional Office for Europe. download (1.64MB)

World Health Organisation (2005). The European Health Report 2005: Public health action for healthier children and populations. Copenhagen: WHO. download (1.5MB)

Currie, C., Roberts, C., Morgan, A., Smith, R., Settertobulte, W., Samdal, O. & Barnekow-Rasmussen, V. (Eds.) (2004). Young People's Health in Context. International Report from the 2001/2002 Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) study. WHO Policy Series: Health Policy for Children and Adolescents, No.4. Copenhagen: WHO Regional Office for Europe. download (6.07MB)

Settertobulte, W., Bruun Jensen, B. & Hurrelman, K. (2001). Drinking among Young Europeans. WHO Policy Series: Health Policy for Children and Adolescents. Copenhagen: WHO Regional Office for Europe. download (323KB)

Currie, C., Hurrelmann, K., Settertobulte, W., Smith, R. & Todd, J. (Eds.) (2000). Health and health behaviour among young people. International Report from the 1997/1998 Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) study. WHO Policy Series: Health Policy for Children and Adolescents Issue 1. Copenhagen|: WHO Regional Office for Europe. download (1.47MB)

Kolip, P. & Schmidt, H. (1999). Gender and Health in Adolescence. WHO Policy Series: Health Policy for Children and Adolescents. Copenhagen: WHO Regional Office for Europe. download (390KB)

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Journal articles

2013

Elgar, F.J., Pickett, K.E., Pickett, W., Craig, W., Molcho, M., Hurrelmann, K. & Lenzi, M. (2013). School bullying, homicide and income inequality: a cross-national pooled time series analysis. International Journal of Public Health, 58(2), 237-245. download (320KB)

Pickett, W., Molcho, M., Elgar, F., Brooks, F., de Looze, M., Rathmann, K., te Bogt, T., Nic Gabhainn, S., Sigmundová, D., de Matos, M., Craig, W., Walsh, S., Harel-Fisch, Y. & Currie, C. (2013). Trends and socioeconomic correlates of adolescent physical fighting in 30 countries. Pediatrics 131(1), e18-e26. download (823KB)

Walsh, S.D., Molcho, M., Craig, W., Harel-Fisch, Y., Huynh, Q., Kukaswadia, A., Aasvee, K., Várnai, D., Ottova, V., Ravens-Sieberer, U. & Pickett, W. (2013) Physical and Emotional Health Problems Experienced by Youth Engaged in Physical Fighting and Weapon Carrying. PLoS ONE 8(2): e56403. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0056403 download (120KB)

2012

Bjarnason, T., Bendtsen, P., Arnarsson, A., Borup, I., Iannotti, R., Löfstedt, P., Haapasalp, I & Niclasen, B. (2102). Life satisfaction among children in different family sturctures: a comparative study of 36 western societies. Children and Society, 26, 51-61. download (88.1KB)

Currie, C., Ahluwalia, N., Godeau, E., Nic Gabhainn, S., Due. P. & Currie, D.B. (2012). Is obesity at individual and national level associated with lower age at menarche? Evidence from 34 countries in the Health Behaviour in School-aged Children Study. Journal of Adolescent Health, 50, 621-626 download (122KB)

de Róiste, A., Kelly, C., Molcho, M., Gavin, A. & Nic Gabhainn, S. (2012). Is school participation good for children? Associations with health and wellbeing. Health Education, 112(2), 88-104. download (93KB)

Ottova, V., Erhart, M., Vollebergh, W., Kökönyei, G., Morgan, A., Gobina, I., Jerick, H., Cavallo, F., Valimaa, R., Gaspar de Matos, M., Ravens-Sieberer, U. and the Positive Health Focus Group. (2012). The role of individual and macro-level social determinants on young adolescents' psychosomatic complaints. Journal of Early Adolescence, 32, 123-155. download (179KB)

Richter, M., Rathman, K., Nic Gabhainn, S., Zambon, A., Boyce, W. & Hurrelmann, K. (2012). Welfare state regimes, health and health inequalities in adolescence: a multilevel study in 32 countries. Sociology of Health & Illness 34(6), 858-879. download (571KB)

Sentenac, M., Arnaud, C., Gavin, A., Molcho, M., Nic Gabhainn, S. & Godeau, E. (2012). Peer victimization among school-aged children with chronic conditions. Epidemiologic Reviews 34, 120-128. download (139KB)

Ter Bogt, T.F.M., Nic Gabhainn, S., Somons-Morton, B., Ferreira, M., Hublet, A., Goudeau, E., Kuntsche, E. & Richter, M. (2012). Dance is the new Metal: adolescent music preferences and substance use across Europe. Substance use and Misuse 47, 130-142. download (316KB)



2011

Bjarnason, T. & Arnarsson, A. (2011). Joint physical custody and communication with parents: a cross-national study of children in 36 western countries. Journal of Comparative Family Studies, 42(6), 871-890. download (1.19MB)

Gobina, I., Välimaa, R., Tynjälä, J., Villberg, J., Vilerusa, A., Iannotti, R.J., Godeau, E., NicGabhainn, S., Andersen, A. & Holstein, B.E. (2011). Medicine use and corresponding subjective health complaints among adolescents, a cross-national survey. Pharmacoepidemology and Drug Safety, 20(4), 424-431. download (90KB)

Harel-Fisch, Y., Walsh, S.D., Fogel-Grinvald, H., Amitai, G., Pickett, W., Molcho, M., Due, P., de Matos, M.G. & Craig, W. (2011). Negative school perceptions and involvement in school bullying: a universal relationship across 40 countries. Journal of Adolescence, 34(4), 639-652. download (332KB)

Kuntsche, E., Kuntsche, S., Knibbe, R., Simons-Morton, B., Farhat, T., Hublet, A., Bendtsen, P., Godeau, E. & Demetrovics, Z. (2011). Cultural and gender convergence in adolescent drunkenness: evidence from 23 European and North American countries. Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, 165(2), 152-158. download (114KB)

Levin, K.A., Torsheim, T., Vollbergh, W., Richter, M., Davies, C.A., Schnohr, C.W., Due, P. & Currie, C. (2011). National income and income inequality, family affluence and life satisfaction among 13 year old boys and girls: a multilevel study in 35 countries. Social Indicators Research, 104, 179-194. download (253KB)

Sentenac, M., Gavin, A., Arnaud, C., Molcho, M., Godeau, E., & Nic Gabhainn., S.(2011). Victims of bullying among students with a disability or chronic illness and their peers: a cross-national study between Ireland and France.  Journal of Adolescent Health, 48(5), 461-466. download (222KB)

2010

Kelly, C., Molcho, M., Doyle, P. & Nic Gabhainn, S. (2010). Psychosomatic symptoms among schoolchildren. International Journal of Adolescent Medicine & Health, 22(2), 227-233. download (312KB)

Kelly, C., Molcho, M. & Nic Gabhainn, S. (2010). Patterns in weight reduction behaviour by weight status in schoolchildren.  Public Health Nutrition, 13(8), 1229-1236.  download (115KB)

Melkevik, O., Torsheim, T., Iannotti, R.J. & Wold, B. (2010). Is spending time in screen-based sedentary behaviors associated with less physical activity: a cross-national investigation. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity , 7(46). download (700KB)

Molcho, M., Cristini, F., Nic Gabhainn, S., Santinello, M., Moreno, C., Gaspar de Matos, M., Bjarnson, T., Baldassari, D. & Due, P. (2010). Health and well-being among child immigrants in Europe. Eurohealth, 16(1), 20-23. download (115KB)

Molcho, M., Kelly, C. & Nic Gabhainn, S. (2010). Deficits in health and wellbeing among immigrant children in Ireland: the explanatory role of social capital. Translocations: Migration and Social Change, 6(1). download (145KB)

2009

Al Sabbah, H., Vereecken, C., Elgar, F.J., Nansel, T., Aasvee, K., Abdeen, Z., Ojala, K., Ahluwalia, N. & Maes, L. (2009). Body weight dissatisfaction and communication with parents among adolescents in 24 countries: international cross-sectional survey. BMC Public Health, 9, 52. download (277KB)

Barnekow, V. & Muijen, M. (2009). Child and adolescent health and development in a European perspective. International Journal of Public Health, 54, S128-130. download (85KB)

Borraccino, A., Lemma, P., Iannotti, I., Zambon, A., Dalmasso, P., Lazzeri, G., Giacchi, M. & Cavallo, F. (2009). Socio-economic effects on meeting physical activity guidelines: comparisons among 32 countries. Medicine & Science in Sports and Exercise, 41(4), 749-756. download (137KB)

Craig, W., Harel-Fisch, Y., Fogel-Grinvald, H., Dostaler, S., Hetland, J., Simons-Morton, B., Molcho, M., Gaspar de Matos, M., Overpeck, M., Due, P., Pickett, W., the HBSC Violence & Injuries Prevention Focus Group & the HBSC Bullying Writing Group. (2009). A cross-national profile of bullying and victimization among adolescents in 40 countries. International Journal of Public Health, 54, S215-224. download (205KB)

Currie, C., Nic Gabhainn, S., Godeau, E. & the International HBSC Network Coordinating Committee. (2009). The Health Behaviour in School-aged Children: WHO Collaborative Cross-National (HBSC) Study: origins, concept, history and development 1982-2008. International Journal of Public Health, 54, S131-139. download (207KB)

Dallago, L., Santinello, M., Perkins, D.D, Boyce, W., Molcho, M. & Morgan, A. (2009). Adolescent place attachment, social capital, and perceived safety: a comparison of 13 countries. American Journal of Comunity Psychology, 44(1-2), 148-60. download (387KB)

Due, P., Damsgaard, M.T., Rasmussen, M., Holstein, B.E., Wardle, J., Merlo, J., Currie, C., Ahluwalia, N., Sørensen, T.I.A. and Lynch, J., plus the HBSC obesity writing group (2009). Socioeconomic position, macroeconomic environment and overweight among adolescents in 35 countries. International Journal of Obesity, 33(10), 1084-1093. download (169KB) 

Due, P., Merlo, J., Harel-Fisch, Y., Damsgaard, M., Holstein, B., Hetland, J., Currie, C., Nic Gabhainn, S., de Matos, M. & Lynch, J. (2009). Socioeconomic Inequality in exposure to bullying during adolescence: a comparative, cross-sectional, multilevel study in 35 countries. American Journal of Public Health, 99(5), 907-914. download (867KB)

Elgar, F., Boyce, W., Craig, W. & Vella-Zarb, R. (2009). Income inequality and school bullying: multilevel study of adolescents in 37 countries. Journal of Adolescent Health, 45(4), 351-359. download (333KB)

Freeman, J.G., Samdal, O., Klinger, D.A., Dür, W., Griebler, R., Currie, D. & Rasmussen, M. (2009). The relationship of schools to emotional health and bullying. International Journal of Public Health, 54, S251-259. download (135KB)

Haug, E., Rasmussen, M., Samdal, O., Iannotti, R., Kelly, C., Borraccino, A., Vereecken, C., Melkevik, O., Lazzeri, G., Giacchi, M., Ercan, O., Due, P., Ravens-Sieberer, U., Currie, C., Morgan, A., Ahluwalia, N. & the HBSC Obesity Writing Group. (2009). Overweight in school-aged children and its relationship with demographic and lifestyle factors: results from the WHO-Collaborative Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) Study. International Journal of Public Health, 54, s167-179. download (193KB)

Holstein, B.E., Currie, C., Boyce, W., Damsgaard, M.T., Gobina, I., Kökönyei, G., Hetland, J., de Looze, M., Richter, M., Due, P. & the HBSC Social Inequalities Focus Group. (2009). Socio-economic inequality in multiple health complaints among adolescents: international comparative study in 37 countries. International Journal of Public Health, 54, S260-270. download (159KB)

Hublet, H., Schmid, H., Clays, E., Godeau, E., Nic Gabhainn, S., Joossens, L., Maes, L. & the HBSC Research Network. (2009). Association between tobacco control policies and smoking behaviour among adolescents in 29 European countries. Addiction, 104, 1918-1926. download (173KB)

Koller, T., Morgan, A., Guerreiro, A., Currie, C., Ziglio, E. & the International HBSC study group. (2009). Addressing the socioeconomic determinants of adolescent health: experiences from the WHO/HBSC Forum 2007. International Journal of Public Health, 54, S278-284.  download (120KB)

Kuntsche, E., Simons-Morton, B., Fotiou, A., ter Bogt, T., & Kokkevi, A. (2009). Decrease in adolescent cannabis use from 2002 to 2006 and links to evenings spent out with friends in 31 European and North America countries and regions. Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, 163(2), 119-125. download (115KB)

Kuntsche, E., Simons-Morton, B., ter Bogt, T., Sánchez Queija, I., Muñoz Tinoco, V., Gaspar de Matos, M., Santinello, M., Lenzi, M. & the HBSC Peer Culture Focus Group. (2009). Electronic media communication with friends from 2002 to 2006 and links to face-to-face contacts in adolescence: an HBSC study in 31 European and North American countries and regions. International Journal of Public Health, 54, S243-250. download (129KB)

Molcho, M., Craig, W., Due, P., Pickett, W., Harel-Fisch, Y., Overpeck, M. & the HBSC Bullying Writing Group. (2009). Cross-national time trends in bullying behaviour 1994 - 2006: findings from Europe and North America. International Journal of Public Health, 54, S225-234. download (159KB)

Moreno, C., Sánchez-Queija, I., Muñoz-Tinoco, V., Gaspar de Matos, M., Dallago, L., ter Bogt, T., Camacho, I., Rivera, F. & the HBSC Peer Culture Focus Group. (2009). Cross-national associations between parent and peer communication and psychological complaints. International Journal of Public Health, 54, S235-242. download (163KB)

O'Connell, A., Gavin, A., Kelly, C., Molcho, M. & Nic Gabhainn, S. (2009). The mean age at menarche of Irish girls in 2006. Irish Medical Journal, 102 (3), 76-79. download (13KB)

Ravens-Sieberer, U., Erhart, M., Freeman, J., Kokonyei, G., Thomas, C. (2009). School as a determinant for health outcomes: a structural equation model analysis. Health Education, 109(4), 342-356. download (307KB)

Ravens-Sieberer, U., Torsheim, T., Hetland, J., Vollebergh, W., Cavallo, F., Jericek, H., Alikasifoglu, M., Välimaa, R., Ottova, V., Erhart, M. & the HBSC Positive Health Focus Group. (2009). Subjective health, symptom load and quality of life of children and adolescents in Europe. International Journal of Public Health, 54, S151-159. download (180KB)

Richter, M., Erhart, M., Vereecken, C., Zambon, A., Boyce, W. & Nic Gabhainn, S. (2009). The role of behavioural factors in explaining socio-economic differences in adolescent health: a multilevel study in 33 countries. Social Science & Medicine, 69, 396-403. download (165KB)

Richter, M., Vereecken, C.A., Boyce, W., Maes, L., Nic Gabhainn, S. & Currie, C. (2009). Parental occupation, family affluence and adolescent health behaviour in 28 countries. International Journal of Public Health, 54, 1-10. download (146KB)

Roberts, C., Freeman, J., Samdal, O., Schnohr, C.W., de Looze, M.E., Nic Gabhainn, S., Iannotti, R., Rasmussen, M. & the International HBSC Study Group. (2009). The Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) study: methodological developments and current tensions. International Journal of Public Health, 54, S140-150. download (205KB)

Simons-Morton, B., Farhat, T., ter Bogt, T., Hublet, A., Kuntsche, E., Nic Gabhainn, S., Godeau, E., Kokkevi, A. & the HBSC Risk Behaviour Focus Group. (2009). Gender specific trends in alcohol use: cross-cultural comparisons from 1998 to 2006 in 24 countries and regions. International Journal of Public Health 54, S199-208. download (217KB)

Vereecken, C., Dupuy, M., Rasmussen, M., Kelly, C., Nanse, T.R., Al Sabbah, H., Baldassari, D., Delgrande Jordan, M., Maes, L., Niclasen, B. V-L., Ahluwalia, N. & the HBSC Eating & Dieting Focus Group. (2009). Breakfast consumption and its socio-demographic and lifestyle correlates in schoolchildren in 41 countries participating in the HBSC study. International Journal of Public Health, 54, S180-190.  download (205KB)

2008 

Currie, C., Molcho, M., Boyce, W., Holstein, B., Torsheim, T. & Richter, M. (2008). Researching health inequalities in adolescents: the development of the Health Behaviour in School-Aged Children (HBSC) Family Affluence Scale. Social Science & Medicine, 66(6), 1429-1436. download (164KB)

Godeau, E., Vignes, C., Ross, J., Nic Gabhainn, S., Boyce, W. & Todd, J. (2008). Contraceptive use by 15 year old students at their last sexual intercourse: results from 25 countries. Archives of Paediatric and Adolescent Medicine, 162(1), 66-73.
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Kuntsche, E., Overpeck, M. & Dallago, L. (2008). Television viewing, computer use and hostile perception of classmates among adolescents from 34 countries. Swiss Journal of Psychology, 67(2), 97-106.  download (2692KB)

Ravens-Sieberer, U., Erhart, M., Torsheim, T., Hetland, J., Freeman, J., Danielson, M., Thomas, C. & the HBSC Positive Health Group. (2008). An international scoring system for self-reported health complaints in adolescents. The European Journal of Public Health, 18(3), 294-299. download  (88KB)

Schnohr, C., Kreiner, S., Due, P., Currie, C., Boyce, W. & Diderichsen, F. (2008). Differential item functioning of a family affluence scale: Validation study on data from HBSC 2001/02. Social Indicators Research, 89(1), 79-95. download (257KB)

Schnohr, C., Kreiner, S., Rasmussen, M., Due, P., Currie, C. & Diderichsen, F. (2008). The role of national policies intended to regulate adolescent smoking in explaining the prevalence of daily smoking: a study of adolescents from 27 European countries. Addiction, 103(5), 824-831. download (90KB)

2007

Godeau, E., Vignes, C., Ter Bogt, T., Nic Gabhainn, S. & Navarro, F. (2007). Cannabis use by 15-year old schoolchildren. Data from the HBSC/WHO international survey in 32 countries. Alcohol and Addiction, 29, 28S-34S. download (300KB)

Kelleher, C., Tay, J. & Nic Gabhainn, S. (2007). Influence on self-rated health of socio-demographic, lifestyle and affluence factors: an analysis of the Irish and international Health Behaviours among School-aged Children (HBSC) dataset. Irish Medical Journal, 100(8), 43-46. download (1980KB)

McGrath, B. & Nic Gabhainn, S. (2007). Friendships and perceptions of place among rural, farm and urban children and adolescents in Ireland. Administration, 55(3), 205-226. download (75KB)

McGrath, B. & Nic Gabhainn, S. (2007). Worldviews apart? Perceptions of place among rural, farm and urban young people in Ireland. Youth Studies Ireland, 2(1), 17-31. download (88KB)

Molcho, M., Nic Gabhainn, S. & Kelleher, C. (2007). Assessing the use of the Family Affluence Scale among Irish schoolchildren. Irish Medical Journal, 100(8), 37-39. download (1980KB)

Molcho, M. Nic Gabhainn, S. & Kelleher, C. (2007). Interpersonal relationships as predictors of positive health among Irish youth: The more the merrier? Irish Medical Journal, 100(8), 33-36. download (1980KB)

Molcho, M., Nic Gabhainn, S., Kelly, C., Friel, S. & Kelleher, C. (2007). Food poverty and health among schoolchildren: Findings from the Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) study. Public Health Nutrition, 10(4), 364-370. download (141KB)

Murrin, C., McNicholas, F., Keogh, L., Shiely, F., Corrigan, H., Nic Gabhainn, S. & Kelleher, C. (2007). Correlates of increased risk of eating disorders in Irish school children. Irish Medical Journal, 100(8), 40-42. download (1980KB)

Ojala, K., Vereecken, C., Välimaa, R., Currie, C., Villberg, J., Tynjälä, J. & Kannas, L. (2007). Attempts to lose weight among overweight and non-overweight adolescents: a cross national survey. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 4,50.  download (304KB)

Samdal, O., Tynjälä, J., Roberts, C., Sallis, J., Villberg, J. & Wold, B. (2007). Trends in vigorous physical activity and TV watching of adolescents from 1986 to 2002 in 7 European Countries. European Journal of Public Health, 17(3), 242-248. download (533KB)

Schnohr, C., Kreiner, S., Due, P., Currie, C., Boyce, W. & Diderichsen, F. (2007). Differential item functioning of a family affluence scale: validation study on data from HBSC 2001/02. Social Indicators Research, 89(1), 79-95.  download (257KB)

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2006

Boyce, W., Torsheim, T., Currie, C. & Zambon, A. (2006). The Family Affluence Scale as a measure of national wealth: validation of an adolescent self-reported measure. Social Indicators Research, 78(3), 473-487. download (140KB)

Cavallo, F., Zambon, A., Borraccino, A., Ravens-Sieberer, U., Torsheim, T. & Lemma, P. (2006). Girls growing through adolescence have a higher risk of poor health. Quality of Life Research, 15(10), 1577-1585. download (183KB)

Godeau, E., Vignes, C., ter Bogt T., Nic Gabhainn, S. & Navarro, F. (2006). Consommation de cannabis par les eleves de 15 ans - Donnees issues de l'enquete internationale HBSC/OMS dans 32 pays occidentaux. Alcoologie et Addictologie, 28(2), 135-142. download (292KB)

Kokkevi, A., Nic Gabhainn, S., Spyropoulou, M. & the Risk Behaviour Focus Group of the HBSC. (2006). Early initiation of cannabis use: a cross-national European perspective. Journal of Adolescent Health, 39(5), 712-719 download (119KB)

Maes, L., Vereecken, C., Vanobbergen, J. & Honkala, S. (2006). Tooth brushing and social characteristics of families in 32 countries. International Dental Journal, 56, 159-167. download (1MB)

Molcho, M., Harel, Y., Pickett, W., Scheidt, P.C., Mazur, J., Overpeck, M.D. & on behalf of the HBSC Violence and Injury Writing Group (2006). The epidemiology of non-fatal injuries among 11, 13 and 15 years old youth in 11 countries: findings from the 1998 WHO-HBSC cross national survey. International Journal of Injury Control & Safety Promotion, 13(4), 205-211. download (117KB)

Richter, M., Leppin, A. & Nic Gabhainn, S. (2006). The relationship between parental socio-economic status and episodes of drunkenness among adolescents: findings from a cross-national survey. BMC Public Health, 6, 289. download (282KB)

ter Bogt, T., Schmid, H., Nic Gabhainn, S., Fotiou, A. & Volleberg, W. (2006). Economic and cultural correlates of cannabis use among mid-adolescents in 31 countries. Addiction, 101, 241-251. download (113KB)

Torsheim, T., Currie, C., Boyce, W. & Samdal, O. (2006). Country material distribution and adolescents' perceived health: Multilevel study of adolescents in twenty-seven countries. Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, 60, 156-161. download (167KB)

Torsheim, T., Ravens-Sieberer, U., Hetland, J., Välimaa, R., Danielson, M. & Overpeck, M. (2006). Cross-national variation of gender differences in adolescent subjective health in Europe and North America. Social Science & Medicine, 62(4), 815-827. download (334KB)

Vereecken, C., Todd, J., Roberts, C., Mulvihill, C. & Maes, L. (2006). TV viewing behaviour and associations with food habits in different countries. Public Health Nutrition, 9(2), 244-250. download (128KB)

Zambon, A., Boyce, W., Cois, E., Currie, C., Lemma, P., Dalmasso, P., Borraccio, A. & Cavallo, F. (2006). Do welfare regimes mediate the effect of socio-economic position on health in adolescence? A cross-national comparison in Europe, North America and Israel. International Journal of Health Services, 36, 309-329. download (4KB)

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2005

Due, P., Holstein, B.E., Lynch, J., Nic Gabhainn, S., Scheidt, P., Currie, C., Overpeck, M., Azmann, A., Danielson, M., Gaspar de Matos, M., Harel, Y., Pedersen, M., Szabo, M. & Zoborski, A. (2005). Bullying and symptoms among school-aged children: International comparative cross sectional study in 28 Countries. European Journal of Public Health, 15, 128-132.
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Elgar, F.J., Roberts, C., Parry-Langdon, N. & Boyce, W. (2005). Income inequality and alcohol use: a multilevel analysis of drinking and drunkenness in adolescents in 34 countries. European Journal of Public Health, 15, 245-250. download (91KB)

Janssen, I., Katzmarzyk, P.T., Boyce, W.F., Vereecken, C., Mulvihill, C., Roberts, C., Currie, C., Pickett, W. & the Health Behaviour in School-Aged Children Obesity Working Group. (2005). Comparison of over weight and obesity prevalences in school aged youth from 34 countries and their relationships with physical activity and dietary patterns. Obesity Reviews, 6(2), 123-132. download (191KB)

Klein, K.S., Thompson, D., Scheidt, P.C., Overpeck, M.D. Gross L.A. & the HBSC International Investigators. (2005). Factors associated with bicycle helmet use among young adolescents in a multinational sample. Injury Prevention, 11, 288-293. download  (96KB)

Pickett, W., Craig, W., Harel, Y., Cunningham, J., Simpson, K., Molcho, M., Mazur, J., Dostaler, S., Overpeck, M.D., Currie, C.E. & on behalf of the HBSC Violence and Injuries Writing Group. (2005). Cross-national study of fighting and weapon carrying as determinants of adolescent injury. Pediatrics, 116, e855-e863. download (463KB)

Pickett, W., Molcho, M., Simpson, K., Janssen, I., Kuntsche, E., Mazur, J., Harel, Y. & Boyce, W. (2005). Cross-national study of injury and social determinants in adolescents. Injury Prevention, 11, 213-218.   download (118KB)

Vereecken, C.A., De Henauw, S. & Maes, L. (2005). Adolescents' food habits: results of the Health Behaviour in School-aged Children survey. British Journal of Nutrition. 94(3), 423-431. download (997KB)

Vereecken, C.A., Inchley, J., Subramanian, S.V., Hublet, A. & Maes, L. (2005). The relative influence of individual and contextual socio-economic status on consumption of fruit and soft drinks among adolescents in Europe. European Journal of Public Health, 15(3), 224-232. download (168KB)

2004

Cabak, A. & Woynarowska, B. (2004). Physical activity of youth aged 11-15 years in year 2002 in Poland and other countries, Physical Education and Sport, 4, 361-365. (in Polish and in English). download (186KB)

Lissau, I., Overpeck, M., Ruan, W.J., Due, P., Holstein, B.J., Hediger, M.L. and the Health Behaviour in School-Aged Children Obesity Working Group (2004). Body mass index and overweight in adolescents in 13 European countries, Israel, and the United States. Archives of Paediatric and Adolescent Medicine, 158, 27-33. download (104KB)

Nansel, T.R., Craig, W., Overpeck, M.D., Saluja, G., Ruan, J., & the Health Behaviour in School-aged Children Bullying Working Group. (2004). Cross-national consistency in relationship between  bullying behaviours and psychosocial adjustment. Archives of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, 158, 730-736. download (123KB)

Smith-Khuri, E., Iachan, R., Scheidt, P.C., Overpeck, M.D., Nic Gabhainn, S., Pickett, W., Harel, Y.A. & the HBSC International Violence Study Group. (2004). Cross-national study of violence-related behaviours in adolescents. Archives of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, 158(6), 539-44. download (96KB)

Torsheim, T., Currie, C., Boyce, W., Kalnins, I., Overpeck, M. & Haugland, S. (2004). Material deprivation and self-rated health: A multilevel study of adolescents from 22 European and North American countries. Social Science & Medicine, 59(1), 1-12.
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2003

Hansen, E.H., Holstein, B.E., Due, P. & Currie, C.E. (2003). International survey of self-reported medicine use among adolescents. Annals of Pharmacotherapy, 37, 361-366. download (4KB)

Mullan, E. & Nic Gabhainn, S. (2003). Self-esteem and health risk behaviour: is there a link? Irish Journal of Psychology, 23(1-2), 27-36. download (75KB)

Nic Gabhainn, S. & Mullan, E. (2003). Self-esteem in Irish children and adolescents: norms and patterns. Psychological Reports, 92, 829-830. download (14KB)

Schmid, H., ter Bogt, T., Godeau, E., Hublet, A., Dias, S.F. & Fotiou, A. (2003). Drunkenness among young people: A cross-national comparison. Journal of Studies on Alcohol, 64(5), 650-661. download (1241KB)

2002

Nic Gabhainn, S., Nolan, G., Kelleher, C. & Friel, S. (2002). Dieting patterns and related lifestyles of school aged children in the Republic of Ireland. Public Health Nutrition, 5(1), 1-7. download (119KB)

Pickett, W., Schmid, H., Boyce, W.F., Simpson, K., Scheidt, P., Mazur, J., Molcho, M., King, M.A., Godeau, E., Overpeck, M., Aszmann, A., Szabo, M. & Harel, Y. (2002). Multiple risk behaviour and injury: an international analysis of young people. Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, 156, 786-793. download (117KB)

2001

Kelleher, C. (2001). Evolution of cardio-vascular risk factors - light at the end of the tunnel? (Editorial) Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift, 113, 552-557. download (97KB)

Mazur, J., Scheidt, P.C., Overpeck, M.D., Harel, Y. & Molcho, M. (2001). Adolescent injuries in relation to economic status: an international perspective. Injury Control and Safety Promotion, 8(3), 179-18. download (44KB)

2000

Nic Gabhainn, S. & Kelleher, C. (2000). School health education and gender: an interactive effect? Health Education Research: Theory and Practice, 15(5), 591-602. download (99KB)

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Books

Molcho, M., Kelly, C. & Nic Gabhainn, S. (2011). Immigrant children in Ireland: health and social wellbeing of first and second generation immigrants. In N. Bushin et al. (Eds.) Ethnic Minority Children and Youth in Ireland. Rotterdam: Sense Publishers.  

Richter, M., Leppin, A., Nic Gabhainn, S. & Hurrelman, K. (2007). The impact of socio-economic status on adolescent drinking behaviour. In M. Jarvinen & R. Roon (Eds.) Youth Drinking Cultures. Aldershot: Ashgate. (ISBN: 978-0754649960)

Currie, C. (2001). Socioeconomic circumstances among school-aged children in Europe and North America. In K. Vleminckx & T.M. Smeeding (Eds.), Child well-being, child poverty and child policy in Modern Nations: what do we know? Bristol: The Policy Press. (ISBN: 1861342535)

François,  Y. & Nic Gabhainn, S. (2000). L'alcool en Europe a 11, 13 et 15 ans. Enquete HBSC (Health Behaviour in School-aged Children), OMS. In F. Navarro, E Godeau & C. Vialas (Eds.) Actes du colloque interdisciplinaire les jeunes et l'alcool en Europe. Toulouse: Editions Univers du Sud. download (2MB)

Nic Gabhainn, S. (2000). Meaning and measurement in health promotion strategies to combat substance abuse. In C. Kelleher & R. Edmundson (Eds.), Health Promotion: Multidiscipline or New Discipline. Dublin: Irish Academic Press. (ISBN: 0716527111)

Nic Gabhainn, S. & Walsh, F. (2000). Drug prevention: Perspectives on family and community interventions. In P. Dolan, J. Canavan & J. Pinkerton (Eds.), Family Support: Direction from Diversity. London: Jessica Kingsley. (ISBN: 1853028509)

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Short Reports

2013

Burke, L., Gavin, A., Courtney, L., Nic Gabhainn, S. & Kelly, C. (2013). Sexual bahaviour of 15-17 year olds in the Mid-west region and in care. Short report for the Red Ribbon project. Health Promotion Research Centre, NUI Galway. download (181KB)

Sullivan, L. & Molcho, M. (2013). HBSC Ireland 2010: emotional and physical symptoms and bullying. Short report for Hugh Magee, Department of Health. Health Promotion Research Centre, NUI Galway. download (139KB)

Sullivan, L. & Nic Gabhiann, S. (2013). HBSC Ireland 2010: Comparison figures for schoolchildren in County Carlow with the rest of the HBSC survey. Short report for the Children's Services Committee in Carlow. Health Promotion Research Centre, NUI Galway. download (203KB)

2012

Callaghan, M., Gavin, A. & Nic Gabhiann, S. (2012). HBSC Ireland: tobacco use among school children in Ireland 2010, 2006, 2002 and 1998. Short report to the Health Research Board. Health Promotion Research Centre, NUI Galway. download (302KB)

Callaghan, M. & Nic Gabhainn, S. (2012). HBSC Ireland: Nutritional behaviours among school children in Ireland 2010. Short report to Department of Children and Youth Affairs for the National Strategy for Research and Data on Children's Lives 2011-2016. Health Promotion Research Centre, NUI Galway. download (1.95MB)

Clarke, N., Kelly, C., Molcho, M., & Nic Gabhainn, S. (2012). HBSC Ireland: Workshop to access young people’s opinions of the findings of the 2010 Health Behaviour of School-aged Children (HBSC) Survey. Short report. download (113KB)

Clarke, N., Molcho, M. & Nic Gabhainn, S. (2012). HBSC Ireland: Alcohol consumption and cannabis use among schoolchildren in Ireland. Short report to the Health Research Board. Galway: Health Promotion Research Centre. download (163KB)

Clarke, N. & Nic Gabhainn, S. (2012).  HBSC Ireland 2010: body image among Irish children. Short report to the Department of Children and Youth Affairs. Health Promotion Research Centre, NUI Galway. download (400KB)

Clarke, N. & Nic Gabhainn, S. (2012).  HBSC Ireland 2010: health and risk behaviour among children in Donegal. Short report to the Donegal Children's Services Committee. Health Promotion Research Centre, NUI Galway. download (149KB)

Gavin, A. & Nic Gabhainn, S. (2012). HBSC Ireland 2010: tobacco use among schoolchildren in Ireland. Short report to the National Cancer Control Programme. Health Promotion Research Centre, NUI Galway. download (108KB)

Sullivan, L. & Nic Gabhainn, S. (2012). HBSC Ireland: Physical activity, active travel and exercise among school children in Ireland 2010. Short report to Department of Children and Youth Affairs for the National Strategy for Research and Data on Children's Lives 2011-2016. Health Promotion Research Centre, NUI Galway. download (746KB)

2009

Doyle, P., Molcho, M. & Nic Gabhainn, S. (2009). HBSC Ireland: age related patterns in alcohol consumption and cannabis use among Irish children between 1998-2006. Short report to the Health Research Board. Health Promotion Research Centre, NUI Galway. download (59KB)

Doyle, P. & Nic Gabhainn, S. (2009). HBSC Ireland: Self-reported health among children for the Travelling Community. Short report for UCD. Health Promotion Research Centre, NUI Galway. download (72KB)

2008

Brennan, G. & Nic Gabhainn, S. (2008). HBSC Ireland: child well-being in South County Dublin. Short report to Mary O'Brein of Gamma Ltd. and Maria Donohue of the South Dublin County Council. Health Promotion Research Centre, NUI Galway.  download (47KB)

Brennan, G. & Nic Gabhainn, S. (2008). HBSC Ireland: physical activity patterns by age and gender. Short report to Dr Niamh Murphy, Waterford Institute of Technology. Health Promotion Research Centre, NUI Galway. download ( 33KB)

Gavin, A., De Roiste, A. & Nic Gabhainn, S. (2008). HBSC Ireland: age related patterns in alcohol consumption among Irish children. Short report to the National Youth Council of Ireland, Dublin. Health Promotion Research Centre, NUI Galway.  download (49KB) 

Gavin, A., De Roiste, A. & Nic Gabhainn, S. (2008). HBSC Ireland: urban and rural patterns in alcohol consumption among Irish children. Short report to the National Youth Council of Ireland, Dublin. Health Promotion Research Centre, NUI Galway. download (33KB)

Gavin, A., Kelly, C., Molcho, M. & Nic Gabhainn,S. (2008). HBSC Ireland. child well-being in Dublin City. Short report for the Dublin City Children’s Services Committee. Health Promotion Research Centre, NUI Galway.  download (337KB)

Molcho, M., Gavin, A. & Nic Gabhainn, S. (2008) HBSC Ireland: cannabis and volatile substance use between 1998-2006. Short report to the Health Research Board. Health Promotion Research Centre, NUI Galway. download(32KB)

Nic Gabhainn, S. (2008). HBSC Ireland: smoking behaviour between 1998-2006. Short report to the Population Health Directorate, Health Services Executive. Health Promotion Research Centre, NUI Galway. download (28KB)

Nic Gabhainn,S., Molcho, M. and Kelly, C. (2008). HBSC Ireland: frequency of smoking behaviour in middle childhood and adolescence. Short report to the Office of Tobacco Control, Ireland. Health Promotion Research Centre, NUI Galway.  download (18KB )


2007

Molcho, M., Kelly, C. & Nic Gabhainn, S. (2007). HBSC Ireland: smoking behaviour among Irish Schoolchildren. Short report to the Office of Tobacco Control, Ireland. Health Promotion Research Centre, NUI Galway. download (56KB)

Nic Gabhainn, S., Molcho, M., Gallois, A. & Kelly, C. (2007). HBSC Ireland: bullying and disability among Irish Schoolchildren. Short report to the National Disability Authority, Ireland. Health Promotion Research Centre, NUI Galway. download (39KB)

2005

Bourke, H. & Nic Gabhainn, S. (2005). Tobacco, alcohol and drugs for 15-17 year olds: data from the Irish HBSC Study. Short report to the Public Health Department of the HSE Western Region. download (141KB)

Nic Gabhainn, S. (2005). The health behaviour of school-aged children in the South Western Area Health Board. Short report to the Health Promotion Department of the South Western Area Health Board. download (325KB)

Nic Gabhainn, S., Bourke, H. & Kelleher, C. (2005). The contribution of HBSC to the national set of well-being indicators for children 2005. Short report to the National Children's Office, Department of Health and Children, Dublin. download (124KB)

Nic Gabhainn, S., Bourke, H. & Molcho, M. (2005). Data on community involvement and perceptions from HBSC Ireland 2002. Short report to the National Children's Office, Department of Health and Children, Dublin. download (255KB)

2004

Nic Gabhainn, S. (2004). Bullying others and being bullied among school children in the North West of Ireland. Short report to the Health Promotion Department of the NWHB. download (21KB)

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HBSC Factsheets

Nic Gabhainn, N., Murphy, C. & The HBSC Ireland Team. (2012). Smoking among schoolchildren in Ireland. HBSC Ireland Research Factsheet No. 1. download  (375KB)

Clarke, N.  & The HBSC Ireland Team. (2012). Family structure among schoolchildren in Ireland. HBSC Ireland Research Factsheet No. 2. download (382KB)

Callaghan, M. & The HBSC Ireland Team. (2012). Injuries among schoolchildren in Ireland. HBSC Ireland Research Factsheet No. 3. download (386KB)

John-Akinola, Y. & The HBSC Ireland Team. (2012). Classmate relationships among schoolchildren in Ireland. HBSC Ireland Research Factsheet No. 4. download (383KB)

Nic Gabhainn, N., Murphy, C. & The HBSC Ireland Team. (2012). Drunkenness among schoolchildren in Ireland. HBSC Ireland Research Factsheet No. 5. download (383KB)

Callaghan, M. & The HBSC Ireland Team. (2012). Dieting among schoolchildren in Ireland. HBSC Ireland Research Factsheet No. 6. download (360KB)

Clarke, N.  & The HBSC Ireland Team. (2012). Oral hygiene among schoolchildren in Ireland. HBSC Ireland Research Factsheet No. 7. download (378KB)

Callaghan, M. & The HBSC Ireland Team. (2012). Bullying among schoolchildren in Ireland. HBSC Ireland Research Factsheet No. 8. download (393KB)

Callaghan, M. & The HBSC Ireland Team. (2012). Bullying others among schoolchildren in Ireland. HBSC Ireland Research Factsheet No. 9. download (394KB)

Nic Gabhainn, N., Murphy, C. & The HBSC Ireland Team. (2012). Cannabis use among schoolchildren in Ireland. HBSC Ireland Research Factsheet No. 10. download (385KB)

Clarke, N.  & The HBSC Ireland Team. (2012). Relationship with fathers among schoolchildren in Ireland. HBSC Ireland Research Factsheet No. 11. download (399KB)

Clarke, N.  & The HBSC Ireland Team. (2012). Relationship with mothers among schoolchildren in Ireland. HBSC Ireland Research Factsheet No. 12. download (388KB)

Callaghan, M. & The HBSC Ireland Team. (2012). Food poverty among schoolchildren in Ireland. HBSC Ireland Research Factsheet No. 13. download (384KB)

Clarke, N.  & The HBSC Ireland Team. (2012). Health perceptions among schoolchildren in Ireland. HBSC Ireland Research Factsheet No. 14. download (382KB)

John-Akinola, Y. & The HBSC Ireland Team. (2012). School perceptions among schoolchildren in Ireland. HBSC Ireland Research Factsheet No. 15. download (365KB)

Clarke, N.  & The HBSC Ireland Team. (2012). Emotional well-being among schoolchildren in Ireland. HBSC Ireland Research Factsheet No. 16. download (384KB)

Callaghan, M. & The HBSC Ireland Team. (2012). Exercise among schoolchildren in Ireland. HBSC Ireland Research Factsheet No. 17. download (385KB) 

Callaghan, M. & The HBSC Ireland Team. (2012). Fruit consumption among schoolchildren in Ireland. HBSC Ireland Research Factsheet No. 18. download (373KB)

Callaghan, M. & The HBSC Ireland Team. (2012). Vegetable consumption among schoolchildren in Ireland. HBSC Ireland Research Factsheet No. 19.   download (383KB)

Clarke, N.  & The HBSC Ireland Team. (2012). Electronic communication among schoolchildren in Ireland. HBSC Ireland Research Factsheet No. 20.   download (383KB)

Nic Gabhainn, N., Murphy, C. & The HBSC Ireland Team. (2012). Sexual behaviour among schoolchildren in Ireland. HBSC Ireland Research Factsheet No. 21.  download (377KB) 

Gavin, A., O'Higgins, S. & The HBSC Ireland Team. (2008). Smoking among schoolchildren in Ireland. HBSC Ireland Research Factsheet No. 1.  download  (302KB) download - As Gaeilge (305KB)

Gavin, A., O'Higgins, S. & The HBSC Ireland Team. (2008). Family structure among schoolchildren in Ireland.HBSC Ireland Research Factsheet No. 2. download   (307KB)  download - As Gaeilge (318KB)

Gavin, A., O'Higgins, S. & The HBSC Ireland Team. (2008). Injuries among schoolchildren in Ireland.HBSC Ireland Research Factsheet No. 3.  download  (310KB) download - As Gaeilge (319KB)

Gavin, A., O'Higgins, S. & The HBSC Ireland Team. (2008). Classmate relationships among schoolchildren in Ireland. HBSC Ireland Research Factsheet No. 4. download   (307KB) download - As Gaeilge (338KB)

Gavin, A., O'Higgins, S. & The HBSC Ireland Team. (2008). Drunkenness among schoolchildren in Ireland. HBSC Ireland Research Factsheet No. 5. download  (307KB) download - As Gaeilge (319KB)

Gavin, A., Fitzpatrick, C., O'Higgins, S. & The HBSC Ireland Team. (2008). Dieting among schoolchildren in Ireland. HBSC Ireland Research Factsheet No. 6. download (315KB) download - As Gaeilge (319KB)

Gavin, A., O'Higgins, S. & The HBSC Ireland Team. (2008). Oral hygiene among schoolchildren in Ireland. HBSC Ireland Research Factsheet No. 7.  download  (306KB) download - As Gaeilge (350KB)

Gavin, A., O'Higgins, S. & The HBSC Ireland Team. (2008). Bullying among schoolchildren in Ireland. HBSC Ireland Research Factsheet No. 8.  download  (325KB) download - As Gaeilge (317KB)

Doyle, P., Gavin, A. & The HBSC Ireland Team. (2009). Bullying others among schoolchildren in Ireland. HBSC Ireland Research Factsheet No. 9. download  (311KB) download - As Gaeilge (323KB)

Doyle, P., Gavin, A. & The HBSC Ireland Team. (2009). Cannabis use among schoolchildren in Ireland. HBSC Ireland Research Factsheet No. 10.  download (308KB) download - As Gaeilge (346KB)

Doyle, P., Gavin, A. & The HBSC Ireland Team. (2009). Relationship with fathers among schoolchildren in Ireland. HBSC Ireland Research Factsheet No. 11. download (330KB) download - As Gaeilge (338KB)

Doyle, P., Gavin, A. & The HBSC Ireland Team. (2009). Relationship with mothers among schoolchildren in Ireland. HBSC Ireland Research Factsheet No. 12. download (341KB)  download - As Gaeilge (321KB)

Doyle, P., Gavin, A. & The HBSC Ireland Team. (2009). Food poverty among schoolchildren in Ireland. HBSC Ireland Research Factsheet No. 13.  download (306KB) download - As Gaeilge (319KB)

Doyle, P., Gavin, A. & The HBSC Ireland Team. (2009). Health perceptions among schoolchildren in Ireland. HBSC Ireland Research Factsheet No. 14.  download (307KB) download - As Gaeilge (320KB)

Doyle, P., Gavin, A. & The HBSC Ireland Team. (2009). School perceptions among schoolchildren in Ireland. HBSC Ireland Research Factsheet No. 15. download  (307KB) download - As Gaeilge (318KB)

Doyle, P., Gavin, A. & The HBSC Ireland Team. (2009). Emotional well-being among schoolchildren in Ireland. HBSC Ireland Research Factsheet No. 16. download (310KB) download - As Gaeilge (318KB)

Doyle, P., Gavin, A. & The HBSC Ireland Team. (2009). Exercise among schoolchildren in Ireland. HBSC Ireland Research Factsheet No. 17. download (306KB) download - As Gaeilge (318KB)

Doyle, P., Cunningham, K. & The HBSC Ireland Team. (2009). Fruit consumption among schoolchildren in Ireland. HBSC Ireland Research Factsheet No. 18. download (309KB) download - As Gaeilge (323KB)

Doyle, P., Cunningham, K. & The HBSC Ireland Team. (2009). Vegetable consumption among schoolchildren in Ireland. HBSC Ireland Research Factsheet No. 19. download  (312KB) download - As Gaeilge (323KB)

Doyle, P. & The HBSC Ireland Team. (2009). Electronic communication among schoolchildren in Ireland. HBSC Ireland Research Factsheet No. 20. download (313KB) download - As Gaeilge (321KB)

Molcho, M. & Nic Gabhainn, S. (2005) Smoking among Irish schoolchildren. HBSC Ireland Research Factsheet No.1.
download - English(231KB)   download - As Gaeilge(154KB)

Molcho, M. & Nic Gabhainn, S. (2005) Family structure among Irish schoolchildren. HBSC Ireland Research Factsheet No.2.
download - English(823KB)  download - As Gaeilge(154KB)

Molcho, M. & Nic Gabhainn, S. (2005) Injuries among Irish schoolchildren. HBSC Ireland Research Factsheet No.3.
download - English(200KB)  download - As Gaeilge(155KB)

Molcho, M. & Nic Gabhainn, S. (2005) Classmate relationships among Irish schoolchildren. HBSC Ireland Research Factsheet No.4. download - English(218KB)  download - As Gaeilge(154KB)

Walsh, K. & Nic Gabhainn, S. (2006) Drunkeness among Irish schoolchildren. HBSC Ireland Research Factsheet No. 5.
download - English(244KB)  download - As Gaeilge(157KB)

Clerkin, P., Walsh, K. & Nic Gabhainn, S. (2006) Dieting among Irish schoolchildren. HBSC Ireland Research Factsheet No. 6.
download - English(202KB)  download - As Gaeilge(153KB)

Clerkin, P., Walsh, K. & Nic Gabhainn, S. (2006) Oral hygiene among Irish schoolchildren. HBSC Ireland Research Factsheet No. 7. download - English(209KB)  download - As Gaeilge(152KB)

Walsh, K., Clerkin, P. & Nic Gabhainn, S. (2006) Bullying among Irish schoolchildren. HBSC Ireland Research Factsheet No. 8.
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Walsh, K., Clerkin, P. & Nic Gabhainn, S. (2006) Bullying others among Irish schoolchildren. HBSC Ireland Research Factsheet No. 9. download - English(204KB)  download - As Gaeilge(153KB)

Walsh, K., Clerkin, P. & Nic Gabhainn, S. (2006) Cannabis use among Irish schoolchildren. HBSC Ireland Research Factsheet No. 10. download - English(210KB)  download -As Gaeilge(155KB)

Walsh, K., Clerkin, P. & Nic Gabhainn, S. (2006) Relationship with fathers among Irish schoolchildren. HBSC Ireland Research Factsheet No. 11. download - English(210KB)  download - As Gaeilge(154KB)

Walsh, K., Clerkin, P. & Nic Gabhainn, S. (2006) Relationship with mothers among Irish schoolchildren. HBSC Ireland Research Factsheet No. 12. download - English(208KB)  download - As Gaeilge(154KB)

Molcho, M., Walsh, K. & Nic Gabhainn, S. (2006) Food poverty among Irish schoolchildren. HBSC Ireland Research Factsheet No. 13. download -English(207KB)  download - As Gaeilge(154KB)

Clerkin, P., Walsh, K. & Nic Gabhainn, S. (2006) Health perceptions among Irish schoolchildren. HBSC Ireland Research Factsheet No. 14. download - English(206KB)  download - As Gaeilge(155KB)

Clerkin, P., Walsh, K. & Nic Gabhainn, S. (2006) School perceptions among Irish schoolchildren. HBSC Ireland Research Factsheet No. 15. download - English(206KB)  download - As Gaeilge(155KB)

Walsh, K., Clerkin, P. & Nic Gabhainn, S. (2006) Emotional well-being among Irish schoolchildren. HBSC Ireland Research Factsheet No. 16. download - English(169KB)  download - As Gaeilge(154KB)

Clerkin, P., Walsh, K. & Nic Gabhainn, S. (2006) Exercise among Irish schoolchildren. HBSC Ireland Research Factsheet No. 17. download - English(172KB)  download - As Gaeilge(162KB)

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Other Publications: Other Reports

Clarke, N., Doyle, P., Kelly, C., Cummins, G., Sixsmith, J., O'Higgins, S., Molcho, M. & Nic Gabhainn, S. (2012). Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) Study - What do children want to know?. National Institute of Health Sciences Bulletin, 6(3), 39.   download (63.3KB)

Gavin, A., Kelly, C., Molcho, M. & Nic Gabhainn, S. (2012). Exploring the lives of children in care in Ireland. National Institute of Health Sciences Bulletin, 6(3), 38.   download (66.6KB)

Long, J. (2012). Alcohol and cannabis use among school-aged children in Ireland. Drugnet: alcohol and drugs research newsletter, 42, Summer 2012. download.

Clarke, N., Sixsmith, J., Byrne, M. and Nic Gabhainn, S. (2010). Investigating promoters and barriers to active travel for primary school children - a mixed methodological approach. National Institute of Health Sciences Bulletin, 5(4), 108-109. download (255KB) 

Long, J. & Mongan, D. (2010). Alcohol and drug use among young people in Ireland. Drugnet: alcohol and drugs research newsletter. 33, Spring 2010, 3-7. download (13.3KB)

Kelly, C., Molcho, M., Gavin, A & Nic Gabhainn, S. (2009). Inequalities in health among school-aged children in Ireland. National Institute of Health Sciences Bulletin, 5(1), 67. download (4KB)

Kelly, C. Molcho, M. & Nic Gabhainn, S. (2009). Health and related behaviour of children in DEIS schools. School Completion Programme Newsletter, Spring, 3. download (4KB)

De Roiste, A., Gavin, A. & Nic Gabhainn, S. (2008). Urban and rural patterns in adolescent alcohol consumption in Ireland. National Institute of Health Sciences Research Bulletin, 4(4), s7-s8. download (882KB)

Gavin, A., Molcho, M., Kelly, C. & Nic Gabhainn, S. (2008). Family, peer and school relationships as predictors of tobacco, alcohol and cannabis use in Irish adolescents: differences between sustained and experimental substance use behaviour. National Institute of Health Sciences Research Bulletin, 4(4), s50-s51. download (885KB)

HRB (2008). A Picture of Health 2008: a selection of outcomes from HRB funded research. Dublin: Health Research Board. download (1780KB)

Harvey, B. (2008). Tomorrow's Child. Dublin: Barnardos. (Available from Barnardos Website) 

Kelly, C., Davin, V., Molcho, M. & Nic Gabhainn, S. (2008). Family structure and children's eating patterns: secondary analysis of the health behaviour in school-aged children (HBSC) study 2002. National Institute of Health Sciences Research Bulletin, 4(4), s48-s49. download (916KB)

Molcho, M., Kelly, C. & Nic Gabhainn, S. (2008). Towards understanding food poverty in adolescence. National Institute of Health Sciences Research Bulletin, 4(4), s42-s43. download (903KB)

Walsh, K., Molcho, M., Dineen, B., Kelleher, C. & Nic Gabhainn, S. (2008) Cluster randomisation and design effects in school surveys: an exploration of the Irish Health Behaviour in School-aged Children study. National Institute of Health Sciences Research Bulletin, 4(4), s37-s39. download (897KB)

Kelly, C., Nic Gabhainn, S., Molcho, M. & Walsh, K. (2006). Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC): A World Health Organisation collaborative cross-national study. National Institutes for Health Sciences Research Bulletin, 3(3), 75-76. download (1.85MB)

Walsh, K. & Nic Gabhainn, S. (2006). Absence of seasonal effects in HBSC data. National Institutes for Health Sciences Research Bulletin, 3(3), 77-79. download (1.85MB)

Nic Gabhainn, S. & Corrigan, H. (2003). Best practice in youth health promotion in Ireland. Country Report to the German Youth Institute, Munich. download (4KB)

Nic Gabhainn, S., Dring, C., Walsh, O. & Kelleher, C. (2002). Stimulant drink consumption across the Island of Ireland; context and risk factors. Report to the Food Safety Promotion Board, Ireland. download (90MB)

Nic Gabhainn, S., Ni Riain, A. & Barry Murphy, B. (2001). Health Behaviours: Reports from the working groups . Developing an adolescent friendly Health Service. Best Health for Children: Dublin. download (415KB)

Nic Gabhainn, S. (2000). Health Behaviour in School-aged Children: Results from the Irish HBSC survey. Journal of Health Gain, 4, 20-21. download (73KB)

Nic Gabhainn, S. & François, Y. (2000). Health and health behaviour among young people: reported smoking among school children in Europe and North America. Interaction: the European Network on Young People and Tobacco, 13, 11. download (14KBKB)

Nic Gabhainn, S., McCarthy, E. & Kelleher, C. (2000). Bí Follain: Review and Evaluation. Mid-Western Health Board: Limerick. download (4KB)

Nic Gabhainn, S., McCarthy, E. & Kelleher, C. (2000).. Bí Follain: Review and Evaluation. Report(s) to the Midland Health Board.  download (4KB)

Nic Gabhainn, S. (1999). Schoolchildren and lifestyle: a survey. In Learnings from the Irish Network of Health Promoting Schools Conference Report. Departments of Health and Children, and Education and Science with the Marino Institute of Education: Dublin. download (13KB)

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Internal Reports

Gajewski, J. & Nic Gabhainn, s. (2013). Pilot study of Substance Use, Bullying, Disability and Chronic Illness and Family Questions. Galway: HBSC Ireland, Health Promotion Research Centre, National University of Ireland, Galway. download (922 KB)

Molcho, M., F, Fleming., Friesling, S. & Nic Gabhainn, S. (2006). Report of a pilot study for the HBSC 2006 survey. Galway: HBSC Ireland, Health Promotion Research Centre, National University of Ireland, Galway. download (172KB)

Nic Gabhainn, S. & Kelleher, C. (2003). HBSC 2002 Full Variable Report. Galway: HBSC Ireland, Health Promotion Research Centre, National University of Ireland, Galway. download (3.28MB)

Nic Gabhainn, S. & Kelleher. (2000). HBSC 1998 Full Variable Report. Galway: Ireland, Centre for Health Promotion Research, National University of Ireland, Galway. download (3.39KB)

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Other Publications: Theses

O'Brien, S. (2010). Patterns of leisure activity among young people: a health promotion perspective. Unpublished MA Thesis. Discipline of Health Promotion, National University of Ireland, Galway.

Fitzpatrick, C. (2008). Food insecurity and family characteristics in adolescents in County Galway. Unpublished MA Thesis. Department of Health Promotion, National University of Ireland, Galway.

Taylor, B. (2008). The impact of dietary intake on well-being and quality of life in Irish adolescents aged 15-17. Unpublished MA Thesis. Department of Health Promotion, National University of Ireland, Galway.

Gavin, A. (2007). The determinants of substance use among Irish adolescents aged 15-17. Unpublished MA Thesis. Department of Health Promotion, National University of Ireland, Galway.

Boyle, C. (2007). Social capital among travellers, immigrants and settled Irish children. Unpublished MA Thesis. Department of Health Promotion, National University of Ireland, Galway.

O'Brien, A. (2007). The relationship between body image, dieting and physical activity with self reported health, happiness and life satisfaction among Irish school children. Unpublished MA Thesis. Department of Health Promotion, National University of Ireland, Galway.

Davin, V. (2006). Family factors in food behaviour. Unpublished MA Thesis. Department of Health Promotion, National University of Ireland, Galway.

Corrigan, H. (2004). Physical activity in the Republic of Ireland. Unpublished MA Thesis. Department of Health Promotion, National University of Ireland, Galway.

Murrin, L. (2003). Implications of obesity for Irish adolescents. Unpublished MA Thesis. Department of Health Promotion, National University of Ireland, Galway. Galway.

Glynn, M. (2002). Predictors of positive health in school-aged children. Unpublished MA Thesis. Department of Health Promotion, National University of Ireland, Galway.

Nugent, O. (2001). Sexuality and attitudes: teachers attitudes towards the HBSC survey. Unpublished MA Thesis. Department of Health Promotion, National University of Ireland, Galway.

Corey, G. (2001). Social capital among rural youth. Unpublished MA Thesis. Department of Health Promotion, National University of Ireland, Galway.

Hession, M. (2000). Teenage sexuality: A feasibility study of measuring sexual behaviour among Irish 13 and 15 year olds. Unpublished MA Thesis, Department of Health Promotion, National University of Ireland, Galway.

Carney, O. (1996). An evaluation of the primary schools involved in the Irish Network of Health Promoting Schools. Unpublished MA Thesis. Department of Health Promotion, National University of Ireland, Galway.

Diamond, U. (1996). An evaluation of the Irish Networking of Health Promoting Schools: post-primary schools. Unpublished MA Thesis. Department of Health Promotion, National University of Ireland, Galway.

Nic Gabhainn, S. (1996). Evaluation of the school health education programmes of the North Western Health Board. Unpublished M.A. thesis, Department of Health Promotion, National University of Ireland, Galway.

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Other Publications: Presentations

2013

Kelly, C., Gavin, A., Gajewski, J., Molcho, M. & Nic Gabhainn, S. (2013). Exploring health outcomes for children in care & young carers using HBSC Ireland data: challenges and opportunities. Presented at the Social Care Ireland conference,  Change, Challenge, opportunity? Limerick, March 2013.   download (966KB) 

Young, H., Burke, L., Callaghan, M., Courtney, L. & Nic Gabhainn, S. (2013). An international pilot study of sexual health questions for use in the health behaviour in school aged children study 2013/2014. Presented at the 10th Annual Psychology Health and Medicine Conference. Dublin: May 2013. download (194KB)

2012

Callaghan, M., Kelly, C., Molcho, M. & Nic Gabhainn, S. (2012). Geographical dimensions of well-being. Presented at Changing the System: Overcoming Barriers to Well-Being in Ireland. Galway, June 2012. download (212KB)

Callaghan, M., Kelly, C., Molcho, M. & Nic Gabhainn, S. (2012).  School food environments: exploring fast food chain restaurants around post-primary schools in Ireland. Paper presented at the Population and Migration research network inaugural seminar: Contemporary perspectives on children and families.  Galway, August 2012.  download (1.08MB)

Callaghan, M., Kelly, C., Molcho, M. & Nic Gabhainn, S. (2012).  The spatial location of fast food restaurant chains near schools: A Geographic Analysis.  Presented at  2012 Sino-European Symposium on Environment and Health.  Galway, August 2012. download (212KB)

Clarke, N., Doyle, P., Kelly, C., Cummins, G., Sixsmith, J., O’Higgins, S., Molcho, M. & Nic Gabhainn, S. (2012). What children want to know about health, happiness and emotional wellbeing. Presented at Changing the System: Overcoming Barriers to Well-Being in Ireland. Galway, June 2012. download (598KB)

Clarke, N., Kelly, C., Molcho, M. & Nic Gabhainn, S. (2012). Young people’s perspectives on the findings of the Health Behaviour in School-aged Children Survey 2010. Poster presentation at 16^th Annual Health Promotion Conference: Embracing New Agendas for Health Promotion Action: Developing workforce competencies for effective practice. Galway, June 2012. download(398KB)

Clarke, N.  & Nic Gabhainn, S. (2012). Participative research process with schoolchildren: what do they want to know about health? Presented at the 2012 European Conference on Educational Research – the need for educational research to champion freedom, education and development for all. Cadiz, September 2012. download (1.25MB) 

Gavin, A. (2012) A round table discussion on the extent of alcohol related harm in Galway City. Presented at The Galway Healthy Cities Alcohol Forum. Galway, June 2012. download (1.6MB)

Gavin, A., Clarke, N., Kelly, C., Molcho, M. & Nic Gabhiann, S. (2012). The contribution of club participation to the health and well-being of children in Ireland. Poster presentation at 16^th Annual Health Promotion Conference: Embracing New Agendas for Health Promotion Action: Developing workforce competencies for effective practice. Galway, June 2012. download (307KB)

Gavin, A., Kelly, C., Molcho, M. & Nic Gabhainn, S. (2012). Exploring the lives of children in care in Ireland. Oral presentation at 16^th Annual Health Promotion Conference: Embracing New Agendas for Health Promotion Action: Developing workforce competencies for effective practice. Galway, June 2012. download (513KB)

Gavin, A., Kelly, C., Molcho, M. & Nic Gabhainn, S. (2012).  Exploring the lives of children in care in Ireland.  Paper presented to Psychology, Health and Medicine, Annual Meeting of the Division of Health Psychology of the Psychological Society of Ireland, Belfast, April 2012. download (677KB)

Kelly, C. & Barry, M. (2012). Preventing obesity among young people in Ireland: approaches and future challenges. Oral presentation at 16^th Annual Health Promotion Conference: Embracing New Agendas for Health Promotion Action: Developing workforce competencies for effective practice. Galway, June 2012. download (609KB)

Kelly, C., Callaghan, M., Molcho, M. & Nic Gabhainn, S (2012). Exploring food environments around post-primary schools in Ireland. Presented at the 9th European IUHPE Health Promotion Conference, Tallinn, September 2012. download (1.51MB)   

Kelly, C., Callaghan, M., Molcho, M. & Nic Gabhainn, S (2012). School food environments: exploring fast food chain restaurants around post-primary schools in Ireland. Paper presented to the Nutrition Society annual Summer meeting, Translational nutrition: integrating research, practice and policy, Belfast July 2012. download (1.54MB)

Kelly, C., Molcho, M., Gavin, A., Clarke, N., Callaghan, M. & Nic Gabhainn, S. (2012). Food poverty among schoolchildren in Ireland. Poster presentation at 16^th Annual Health Promotion Conference: Embracing New Agendas for Health Promotion Action: Developing workforce competencies for effective practice. Galway, June 2012. download(206KB)

Molcho, M. (2012). Bullying in school children: Cross-national comparisons. Presented at the XIXth ISPCAN International Congress on Child Abuse and Neglect. Istanbul, September 2012. download (738KB)

Molcho, M. (2012). Children’s Behaviour Outcomes: Data from the Health Behaviour of School-Aged Children (HBSC). Presented at the Children’s Research Network for Ireland and Northern Ireland conference Researching Children’s Outcomes: An All-Island Approach. Dublin, September 2012. download (610KB)

Molcho, M., Gavin, A., Kelly, C. & Nic Gabhainn, S. (2012). Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) Ireland 2010. Presented to the Launch of the Irish National HBSC report, Dublin, April 2012. download (3.26MB)


2011

Clarke, N., Doyle, P., Kelly, C., Cummins, G., Sixsmith, J., O’Higgins, S., Molcho, M. & Nic Gabhainn, S. (2011). Health Behaviour in School-aged Children: What do children want to know? Report presented at the Annual Scientific Meeting of the Health Behaviour in School-aged Children Network, Cluj-Napoaca, June 2011. download (640KB)

Clarke, N., Kelly, C., Gavin, A., Molcho, M. & Nic Gabhainn, S. (2011). Dissemination to key stakeholders: Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) Ireland. Poster presented to the 15th Annual HPRC conference: Mainstreaming Health Promotion: Promoting health across sectors, Galway, June 2011. download (221KB)

Clarke, N., Kelly, C., Molcho, M., Sixsmith, J., Byrne, M., & Nic Gabhainn, S. (2011). Investigating the promoters and barriers of active travel in primary school children: a mixed methodological approach. Presented to the 8^thAnnual Psychology, Health and Medicine Conference, National University of Ireland Galway, April 2011 .  download (319KB)

Gavin, A.(2011). The health behaviour in school-aged children study (HBSC): Applied research. Presented at the Children's Research Network Summer School, Dublin, September 2011. download (3.06MB)

Gavin, A., de Roiste, A., Molcho, M., Kelly, C. & Nic Gabhainn, S. (2011). Can school participation be good for children? Presented at the European Conference on Educational Research, Berlin, September 2011. download (118KB)

Gavin, A., Kelly, C., Molcho, M. & Nic Gabhainn, S. (2011). Exploring the lives of Irish children in care. Poster presented to the 15th Annual HPRC conference: Mainstreaming Health Promotion: Promoting health across sectors, Galway, June 2011.  download (127KB)

Kelly, C., Fitzgerald, A., Molcho, M. & Nic Gabhainn, S. (2011). Weight concerns among boys in the Republic of Ireland. Poster presented to the Scottish Section Nutrition Society meeting, Nutrition: from conception to adolescence, Glasgow, Scotland, 5-6^th April 2011. download (112KB)

Kelly, C., Molcho, M., Gavin, A., Clarke, N. & Nic Gabhainn, S. (2011). Food poverty among school children in Ireland. Poster presented to the 15th Annual HPRC conference: Mainstreaming Health Promotion: Promoting health across sectors, Galway, June 2011.  download (215KB)

Molcho, M. (2011). The health behaviour in school-aged children study: Exploring it's potential. Presented at the UCC Summer School, Cork, September 2011. download (1.05MB)

Murphy, K., Spillane, A., Gavin, A., Kelly, C., Molcho, M. & Nic Gabhainn, S. (2011). Relationships between the school environment and self-perceived health among young people. Poster presented to the 15th Annual HPRC conference: Mainstreaming Health Promotion: Promoting health across sectors, Galway, June 2011.  download (98KB)

Sentenac, M., Gavin, A., Nic Gabhainn, S., Molcho, M., Due, P., Ravens-Sieberer, U., Gaspar de matos, M., Malkowska-Szkutnik, A., Gobina, I., Volleberg, W., Arnaud, C. & Godeau, E. (2011). School bullying-victimization and subjective health among students with disability or chronic conditions in western countries. Poster presented to the 15th Annual HPRC conference: Mainstreaming Health Promotion: Promoting health across sectors, Galway, June 2011.  download (151KB)

2010

Cummins, G., Doyle, P., Kelly, C., Sixsmith, J., Molcho, M. & O’Higgins, S. (2010). Developing a youth friendly HBSC health resource in consultation with children and young people. Presented to the 32nd International School Psychology Association Annual Conference entitled: School psychology - making life better for all children, Trinity College, Dublin, July 2010. download (3.56MB)

de Roiste, A., Gavin, A., Molcho, M., Kelly, C.  & Nic Gabhainn, S. (2010). Is school participation good for children? Presented to the IUHPE World Conference, Geneva, July 2010. download (1.96MB)

Doyle, P., Kelly, C., Cummins, G., Sixsmith, J., Molcho, M., O’Higgins, S. & Nic Gabhainn, S. (2010). In consultation with young people: the process of producing a youth friendly resource using data from HBSC Ireland. Paper presented to Researching Young Lives: Power, Representation and the Research Process, Conference of the Institute for the Study of Knowledge in Society, Limerick, April 2010.  download (1.27MB)

Fitzgerald, A., Kelly, C., Molcho, M. & Nic Gabhainn, S. (2010). The role of men in fostering positive health among Irish boys. Paper presented to the 14th Annual HPRC conference: Multidisciplinary approaches to improving men's health, Galway, June 2010. download (2.28MB)

Kelly, C. (2010). Health Behaviour in School-aged Children. Presentation to MA students as part of the Research Seminar Series. download (1.02MB)

Kelly, C., Fitzgerald, A., Molcho, M. & Nic Gabhainn, S. (2010). Dietary habits and physical activity among children Findings from the Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) survey. Presentation at the launch of the Healthy Eating Active Living resource produced by the National Youth Council of and the Irish Heart Foundation. A resource for those working with young people in youth work settings. May 2010. download (3.31MB)

Kelly, C., Fitzgerald, A., Molcho, M. & Nic Gabhainn, S. (2010). Weight concerns and dieting among boys in Ireland: findings from the Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) survey. Paper presented to the 14th Annual HPRC conference: Multidisciplinary approaches to improving men's health, Galway, June 2010. download (1.74MB)

Kelly, C., Molcho, M. & Nic Gabhainn, s. (2010). Family environment and children's dietary behaviours. Paper presented at Irish section Nutrition Society meeting, ’Nutrition-getting the balance in 2010’, University of Ulster, Coleraine, June 2010. download (2.64MB)

Kelly, C., Molcho, M. & Nic Gabhainn, S. (2010). Relationships between family environment and children's dietary behaviours: data from the 2006 HBSC survey. Proceedings of the Nutrition Society (2010), 69 (OCE5) , E346. download (30.9KB)

Kelly, C., Molcho, M. & Nic Gabhainn, S. (2010). Family factors and eating behaviour of schoolchildren. Presented to the IUHPE World Conference, Geneva, July 2010. download (1.89MB)

Molcho, M., Kelly, C. & Nic Gabhainn, S. (2010). Health and well-being of migrant children in Ireland: the role of social capital . Poster presented to the IUHPE World Conference, Geneva, July 2010. download (102KB)

Molcho, M., Kelly, C. & Nic Gabhainn, S. (2010). Perceptions of local area as predictors of injury and physical activity among schoolchildren in Ireland: Findings from the Irish HBSC study. Presented to the 10 ^th World Conference on Injury Prevention, September 2010. download (134KB). Injury prevention, 2010, 16(supp 1): A235.

Molcho, M., Kelly, C. & Nic Gabhainn, S. (2010). Perceptions of local area as predictors of injury and physical activity among schoolchildren in Ireland. Presented to the IUHPE World Conference, Geneva, July 2010. download (105KB)

Nic Gabhainn, S. (2010). The context of substance use in Ireland from a European perspective (and some other interesting things). Paper presented to the Substance Use and the School Community: Roles, Rights & Responsibilities Conference, Galway, November 2010. download (2.83MB)

Sentenac, M., Gavin, A., Arnaud, C., Molcho, M., Nic Gabhainn, S. & Godeau, E. (2010). Bullying at school among disabled students and impact on self perceived health: A multilevel study across 11 Western Countries. Presented to the IUHPE World Conference, Geneva, July 2010. download (145KB)

Sentenac, M., Gavin, A., Arnaud, C., Molcho, M., Nic Gabhainn, S. & Godeau, E. (2010). Bullying behaviours among children with a disability or chronic illness and their peers: A cross-national study between Ireland and France. Presented to the IUHPE World Conference, Geneva, July 2010.  download (154KB)

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2009

Cummins, G., Kelly, C., Doyle, P., Molcho, M., Sixsmith, J. & Nic Gabhainn, S. (2009). The process of producing a youth friendly resource using data from HBSC Ireland 2006. Paper presented to the 13 ^th Annual HPRC conference: Closing the Gap in Child and Adolescent Health: the Settings Approach, Galway, June 2009.

Currie, C., Currie, D., Nic Gabhainn, S., Godeau, E. & Ahluwalia, N. (2009). Is variation between countries in age at menarche of girls explained by Body Mass Index? Paper presented to the International Association for Adolescent Health Conference, Kuala Lumpar, October, 2009.

Doyle, P., Nic Gabhainn, S., Molcho, M., Walsh, K. & Kelleher, C. (2009). Face to face and electronic communication in adolescence: associations with risk behaviours and well-being. Poster presented to the 13 ^th Annual HPRC conference: Closing the Gap in Child and Adolescent Health: the Settings Approach, Galway, June 2009.

Gavin, A. & Nic Gabhainn, S. (2009) Towards understanding the lives of children with a disability or chronic illness. Paper presented at The Child: Postgraduate Research Conference, Belfast, June 2009.

Gavin, A., Sentenac, Molcho, M., Godeau, E. & Nic Gabhainn, S. (2009). Bullying behaviours among children with and without disabilities and chronic illnesses: a comparison between Ireland and France. Paper presented to Psychology, Health and Medicine, Annual Meeting of the Division of Health Psychology of the Psychological Society of Ireland, Dublin, June 2009.

Kelly, C., Molcho, M. & Nic Gabhainn, S. (2009). Family factors and schoolchildren's eating behaviour. Poster presented to the 13^th Annual HPRC conference: Closing the Gap in Child and Adolescent Health: the Settings Approach, Galway, June 2009.

McGrath, B. & Nic Gabhainn, S. (2009). Young people in the countryside: Lifestyle patterns from the 2006 HBSC study. Invited presentation to the inaugural Irish Rural Studies Symposium, Galway, September 2009.

Molcho M. (2009). Injuries in the community. Paper presented to the Institute of Public Health, Ireland, Dublin, January 2009.

Molcho M. Bjarnson T., Cristini F., Gaspar de Matos M., Koller T., Moreno C., Nic Gabhainn S., Santinello M. (2009). Foreign born children in Europe: findings from HBSC study. 3rd thematic workshop, AMAC Project, International Organization for Migration, St. Juliani, Malta, March 2009.

Nic Gabhainn, S. (2009). Healthy schools: some of what we know. Paper presented to Healthy Schools, Healthy People, Galway Education Centre, Galway, May 2009.

O'Keefe, L., Doyle, P., Molcho, M. & Nic Gabhainn, S. (2009). Obesogenic environments: local area perceptions and physical  activity levels in school aged children in Ireland. Poster presented to the 13^th Annual HPRC conference: Closing the Gap in Child and Adolescent Health: the Settings Approach, Galway, June 2009. 

Pursell, L., Kearns, N., Molcho, M., Brooks, A-M., Hanafin, S. & Nic Gabhainn, S. (2009). The socio-environmental context of child well-being in Ireland. Paper presented to the WHO/HBSC Forum, Siena, October 2009.

Pursell, L., Kearns, N. & Nic Gabhainn, S. (2009). Young peoples participation in a policy development process to develop the national set of well-being indicators for children in Ireland. Paper presented to the WHO/HBSC Forum Case Study Authors Meeting, Galway, June 2009.

Sentenac, M., Gavin, A., Molcho, M., Arnaud, C., Nic Gabhainn, S., Navarro, F. & Godeau, E. (2009). Impact of bullying at school on self-perceived health among disabled students: a multilevel study in 13 western countries. Paper presented to the 13 ^th Annual HPRC conference: Closing the Gap in Child and Adolescent Health: the Settings Approach, Galway, June 2009.

Spriggs, A.L., Farhat, T., Tucker-Halpern, C. & Nic Gabhainn, S. (2009). Adolescent sexual experience, substance use and attachment to conventional institutions in nine western nations. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Population Association of America, Detroit, April 2009.

2008

Due, P., Damsgaard, M.T., Rasmussen, M., Holstein, B., Sorensen, T.I.A.,Wardle, J., Merlo, J., Currie, C., Ahluwalia, N., Lynch, J., Borraccino, A., Borup, I., Boyce, W., Elgar, F., Nic Gabhainn, S., Krolner, R., Matos, M.G., Nansel, T., Al Sabbah, H., Svastisalee, C., Valimaa, R. & Vereecken, C. (2008) Macro-economic environment, social inequality and overweight among adolescents in 35 countries. Paper presented at the symposium 25 years of the HBSC study: contibution and future challenges, Seville, May 2008.

Gavin, A., Molcho, M. , Kelly, C. & Nic Gabhainn, S. (2008). A comparison of outcomes among children who report disability/chronic illness and their peers: data from 2006 Irish HBSC Study. Paper presented at the Annual Scientific Meeting of the Health Behaviour in School-aged Children Network, Seville, May 2008.

Gavin, A., Molcho, M., Kelly, C. & Nic Gabhainn, S. (2008). Using relationships to determine levels of substance use among 15-17 year olds: 2006 Irish HBSC data. Paper presented at the Annual Scientific Meeting of the Health Behaviour in School-aged Children Network, Seville, May 2008.

Gavin, A., Molcho, M., Kelly, C. & Nic Gabhainn, S. (2008). Using relationships to predict levels of substance use among adolescents: differences between sustained and experimental use. Paper presented to Psychology, Health and Medicine, Annual Conference of the Division of Health Psychology, PSI & BPS, Derry, March 2008.

Hublet, A., Schmid, H., Clays, E., Godeau, E., Nic Gabhainn, S., Joossens, L. & Maes, L. (2008) Associations between tobacco control policies and smoking behaviour among adolescents in 29 countries. Paper presented to the Annual Scientific Meeting of the Health Behaviour in School-aged Children Network, Seville, May 2008.

Kelly, C., Gavin, A., Molcho, M. & Nic Gabhainn, S. (2008). Diet and related behaviour of children from disadvantaged schools in Ireland: data from the 2006 Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) survey. Paper submitted to the UK Nutrition Society Summer Meeting: Multidisciplinary approaches to nutritional problems, Nottingham, July 2008. Proceedings of the Nutrition Society, 67, (OCE8),E304.

Kelly, C., Gavin, A., Molcho, M. & Nic Gabhainn, S. (2008). Food and related behaviour of children from the Traveller community in Ireland. Paper presented at the Annual Scientific Meeting of the Health Behaviour in School-aged Children Network, Seville, May 2008.

Kelly, C., Gavin, A., Molcho, M. & Nic Gabhainn, S. (2008). Food behaviour of immigrant children in Ireland: data from the 2006 Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) survey. Paper presented to the 8^th European Conference of the International Union of Health Promotion and Education, Torino, September 2008.

Kelly, C., Gavin, A., Molcho, M. & Nic Gabhainn, S. (2008). Food consumption and dietary behaviour of children from the Traveller community: data from the 2006 Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) survey. Paper presented to the Nutrition Society Irish Section Meeting: The challenge of translating nutrtion research into public health., Dublin, June 2008. Proceedings of the Nutrition Society, 67, (OEC7), E283.

Kelly, C., Nic Gabhainn, S. , Walsh, K. & Kelleher, C. (2008). Time effects in food frequency consumption and eating behaviour among Irish schoolchildren Poster presented at the Health Promotion Summer Conference, Galway, June 2008.

Molcho M. (2008). Examining evidence over time to support planning for health. Paper presented to the Population Health Education Seminar, SPSS, Ireland, Dublin, January 2008.

Molcho, M. (2008). Food poverty: a different form of social inequality. Paper presented to the Department of Health Promotion, School of Public Health, Tel Aviv University, Israel, December 2008.

Molcho, M., Craig, W., Pickett, W., Harel, Y., Due, P. & Hetland, J.(2008).  Time trend in bullying prevalence in 27 countries in Europe and North America. Poster presented at the 9th World Conference on Injury Prevention and Safety Promotion, Merida, March 2008.

Molcho, M., Kelly, C., Gavin, A. & Nic Gabhainn, S. (2008). Predictors of food poverty in adolescence: findings from the 2006 Irish HBSC study. Paper submitted to the 8 ^th European Conference of the International Union of Health Promotion and Education, Torino, September 2008.

Molcho, M. & Nic Gabhainn, S. (2008). Hunger as a predictor of violence in adolescence. Paper presented to Researching Children’s World’s conference, Galway, February, 2008.

Nic Gabhainn, S. (2008). Child wellbeing: policy process, indicator development and data use. Paper presented to the Faculte de Psychologie, Universite de Toulouse le Mirail, Toulouse, France, December 2008.

Nic Gabhainn, S. (2008). HBSC Ireland and Child and Family Support. Invited presentation to the Child and Family Resarch Centre, National University of Ireland, Galway, Galway, April 2008.

Nic Gabhainn, S. (2008). Inequality among children in Ireland: the case of children with disabilities or chronic illness. Paper presented to the National Institute of Medical Research (Epidemiology and Public Health), Universite Paul Sabateir de Toulouse, Toulouse, France, December 2008.

Nic Gabhainn, S. (2008). Patterns in adolescent substance use: latest findings from HBSC. Paper presented to the Annual Expert Meeting on Population Surveys of the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction, Lisbon, June 2008.

Nic Gabhainn, S., Pickett, W., Boyce, W., Gallupe, O., King, M. & Molcho, M. (2008). Family factors associated with childhood hunger: sources of social and economic inequality. Presented to The British Psychological Society Annual Conference, Dublin, April, 2008.

Nic Gabhainn, S., Pickett, W., Boyce, W., Gallupe, O., King, M. & Molcho, M. (2008). Family factors associated with childhood hunger: sources of social and economic inequality. Presented to the  Health Promotion Summer Conference, Galway, June 2008.

Vignes, C., Sentenac, M., Navarro, F., Kelly, C., Molcho, M., Nic Gabhainn, S. & Godeau, E. (2008). Bullying behaviour among school children with disabillities: Preliminary results in France from the Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) international survey. Paper presented to the World Violence Congress, Lisbon, April 2008.

Von Ehrenstein, O., Sundaram, R., Nansel, T. , Nic Gabhainn, S. & Ianotti, R. (2008). Self-reported child hunger in relation to socio-economic status in the US and across 36 countries in the Health Behaviour in School-children Study. Paper presented0 to the Annual Joint Conference of the International Society for Environmental Epidemiology and the International Society of Exposure Analysis, Pasadena, CA, October 2008.

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2007

Boyle, C., Molcho, M., Kelly, C., Gavin, A. & Nic Gabhainn, S. (2007). Social capital perceptions as a predictor of high life satisfaction among Irish adolescents: from the 2005/06 Health Behaviour in School-aged Children Study. Paper presented to Psychology, Health and Medicine: the 4 ^th Annual Conference of the Division of Health Psychology, Psychological Society of Ireland, Maynooth, April 2007.

Due, P., Nic Gabhainn, S., Rasmussen, M. & Currie, C. (2007). An overview of HBSC knowledge relevant to the WHO/HBSC forum on social contexts for mental health. Paper presented to the Annual Scientific Meeting of the WHO/HBSC Study, Jyvaskala, June 2007.

Gavin, A., Kelly, C., Molcho, M., Boyle, C. & Nic Gabhainn, S. (2007). School perceptions as a predictor of high life satisfaction among Irish adolescents: Findings from the 2005/06 Health Behaviour in School-aged Children Study. Paper presented to the Psychology, Health and Medicine: the 4^th Annual Conference of the Division of Health Psychology, Psychological Society of Ireland, Maynooth, April 2007.

Molcho, M., Kelly, C. & Nic Gabhainn, S. (2007). Bullying and Disability: Findings from the 2006 Irish HBSC study. Paper Presented to the National Disability Authority Research Conference, Dublin, November 2007.

Molcho, M., Kelly, C. & Nic Gabhainn, S. (2007). Alcohol in adolescence: Findings from the 2006 Irish HBSC study. Paper Presented to the National Assembly of the National Youth Council of Ireland, Dublin, November 2007.

Molcho, M., Nic Gabhainn, S., Godeau, E. & Ross, J. (2007). Youth smoking in Ireland: before and after the smoking ban. Paper presented to the 2007 National Conference on Tobacco or Health, Minneapolis, MN. October 2007.

Molcho, M., Nic Gabhainn, S. & Kelly, C. (2007). Food poverty and risk for injuries in adolescence. Paper presented to the 19th IUHPE World Conference on Health Promotion and Health Education: Health Promotion Comes of Age: Research, Policy & Practice for the 21st Century, Vancouver, June 2007.

Molcho, M., Nic Gabhainn, S. & Kelly, C. (2007). Food poverty and risk for violent behaviours in adolescence. Paper presented to the 19th IUHPE World Conference on Health Promotion and Health Education: Health Promotion Comes of Age: Research, Policy & Practice for the 21st Century, Vancouver, June 2007.

Molcho, M., Nic Gabhainn, S. & Kelly, C. (2007). Socio-economic status, family affluence and parental occupation - can they predict adolescents' health. Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the Sociological Association of Ireland, Limerick, May 2007.

Molcho, M., Nic Gabhainn, S. & Kelly, C. (2007). Trends in smoking behaviours in Irish adolescents. Paper presented to the 19th IUHPE World Conference on Health Promotion and Health Education Health Promotion Comes of Age: Research, Policy & Practice for the 21st Century, Vancouver, June 2007.

Nic Gabhainn, S. (2007). Child hunger: an economic or a social determinant of health? Paper presented to the Division of Statistics, Epidemiology and Prevention Research, National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), NIH, Bethesda, Maryland, October 2007.

Nic Gabhainn, S. (2007). HBSC Ireland 2007. Paper presented to the National Launch of the HBSC Ireland findings, Dublin, August 2007.

Nic Gabhainn, S., Molcho, M., Godeau, E. & Ross, J. (2007). Age of smoking initiation, risk behaviour and ill-health among youth. Paper presented to the 2007 National Conference on Tobacco or Health, Minneapolis, MN. October 2007.

Nic Gabhainn, S., Molcho, M. &  Kelly, C. (2007). Face to Face and Electronic Communication with peers in adolescence: associations with risk behaviours and well-being. Paper presented to the 19th IUHPE World Conference on Health Promotion and Health Education Health Promotion Comes of Age: Research, Policy & Practice for the 21st Century, Vancouver, June 2007.

Nic Gabhainn, S., Molcho, M., Walsh, K. & Kelly, C. (2007). Can electronic communication between peers help to overcome the risks of time spent with peers? Paper presented to the National Institute of Medical Research (Epidemiology and Public Health), Toulouse, France, May 2007.

Nic Gabhainn, S., Morgan, A. & Smith, B. (2007). Using HBSC data to explore factors relating to social cohesion and mental wellbeing among adolescents. Paper presented to the case-study workshop for the WHO/HBSC Forum on Social Cohesion for Mental Health, Grand Canaries, March 2007.

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2006

Kelly, C., Molcho, M., Nic Gabhainn, S. & Kelleher, C. (2006). Exploring missing height and weight data for the Irish HBSC survey: a pilot study. Paper presented at the Annual Scientific Meeting of the WHO-HBSC study, Budapest, June 2006.

Kelly, C., Molcho, M., Nic Gabhainn, S.  & Kellher, C. (2006). Self-reported weight and height: response rates from Irish schoolchildren. Proceedings of the Nutrition Society, 65, 39A. Paper presented at the  Nutrition Society Annual Meeting: Nutrition and Health in Children and Adolescents, Cork, June 2006.

Kelly, C., Nic Gabhainn, S., Walsh, K. & Kelleher, C. (2006). Time effects in food frequency consumption and eating behaviour among Irish schoolchildren.  Proceedings of the Nutrition Society, 65, 121A. Paper presented at the UK Nutrition Society Summer Meeting: Interactions between Genetics, Diet, Health and Disease, Aberdeen, July 2006.

Molcho, M., Harel, Y., Pickett, W., Schiedt, P.C., Mazur, J. & Overpeck, M.D. (2006). The epidemiology of non-fatal injuries among 11, 13 and 15 year old youth in 11 Countries: findings from the 1998 WHO-HBSC cross national survey. Paper presented to the 1^st European Conference on Injury Control and Safety Promotion, Vienna, June 2006

Molcho, M., Nic Gabhainn, S. & Kelleher, C. (2006). Sources of social support as predictors of positive health among Irish adolescents: findings from the 2002 HBSC study. Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the Sociological Association of Ireland, Sligo, May 2006.

Nic Gabhainn, S. (2006). Social support and social capital as predictors of youth health: does where you live matter? Paper presented to the Early Influences, Social Capital and Health Meeting, Dublin, July 2006.

Nic Gabhainn, S., Walsh, K. & Kelleher, C. (2006). The importance of timing of data collection: Examples of seasonal effects in Irish HBSC data. Paper presented at the Annual Scientific Meeting of the WHO-HBSC study, Budapest, June 2006.

Nic Gabhainn, S., Walsh, K., Molcho, M. & Kelleher, C. (2006). Face-to-face and electronic communication in adolescence; associations with risk behaviours and well-being. Poster presented to the Annual Conference of the Psychological Society of Ireland, Galway, November 2006.

Richter, M., Andersen, A., Boyce, W., Nic Gabhainn, S. & Zambon, A. (2006). The role of behavioural factors in explaining socioeconomic differences in adolescent health. Paper presented to L'Association Belge de Sante Publique: Health Inequalities, Ecole de Sante Publique, UCL, Brussels, December 2006.

2005

Molcho, M., Nic Gabhainn, S., Friel, S. & Kelleher, C. (2005). Food Poverty among Irish Adolescents. Paper presented at the Annual Scientific Meeting of the International HBSC Network, Gozo, May 2005.

Molcho, M., Nic Gabhainn, S., Friel, S. & Kelleher, C. (2005). Food poverty among Irish Children . Paper presented at the 13^th Congress of European Union for School and University Health and Medicine, Dubrovnik, October 2005.

Molcho, M. & Nic Gabhainn, S. (2005). Predictors of positive health among Irish adolescents: Findings from the 2002 HBSC Study. Poster presented at the European Health Psychology Conference, Galway, September 2005 (See also Psychology and Health, 20 (Supplement 1), 176).

Richter, M., Leppin, A., Hurrelmann, K. & Nic Gabhainn, S. (2005). Socio-economic status and adolescent drinking behaviour. Results from the WHO study Health Behaviour in School aged Children. Paper presented at the Wet Youth Cultures Conference. Copenhagen, August 2005.

Ross, J., Godeau, E., Rahav, G., Hublet, A., Gross, L. & Nic Gabhainn, S. (2005) Cross-national difference in adolescent smoking: findings from 35 countries. Paper presented at the National Conference on Tobacco or Health, Chicago, IL, May 2005.

2004

Corrigan, H. & Nic Gabhainn, S. (2004). HBSC: Boys health and their relationships, a role for schools and teachers. Paper presented to the Belevdere College Staff Training Day, Dublin, January, 2004.

Murrin, C.M., McNicholas, F., Shiely, F., Keogh, L., Nic Gabhainn, S., Corrigan, H. & Kelleher, C.C. (2004). Determinants of increased risk of eating disorders in Irish school children. Paper presented at the 21st Annual Social Medicine Meeting, Westport, October 2004.

Nic Gabhainn, S. (2004). Gender, Schools and Health among European Adolescents. Paper presented to The SPHE Management Team, Dublin, October 2004.

Nic Gabhainn, S. (2004). Health behaviour in school aged children in the South Western Area Health Board: Implications for policy and practice. Paper presented to the Senior Health Promotion Management Team, Dublin, March 2004.

Nic Gabhainn, S. (2004). Schools and health: Evidence for their relationship. Paper presented to the SPHE Partnership Support Service, Galway, September 2004.

Nic Gabhainn, S., Kelleher, C. & Corrigan, H. (2004). Youth health in Europe: a challenge for European health promotion. Paper presented to the Annual Health Promotion Conference: European Perspectives on Health and Wellbeing, Galway, July 2004.

Nic Gabhainn, S. & Sixsmith, J. (2004). Children’s perceptions of well-being: context and opportunity. Poster presented at the Annual Scientific Meeting of the WHO-HBSC research group. St. Petersburg, Russian Federation, May 2004.

Nolan, G., Murrin, C.M., Shiely, F., Corrigan, H., Nic Gabhainn, S., Friel, S. & Kelleher, C.C. (2004). Consumption patterns of junk foods in young Irish people in relation to body mass index. Proceedings of the Nutrition Society, 63, 137A. Paper presented to the Nutrition Society Conference, Dublin, July 2004.

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2003

Finnegan, D., Quinn, G. & Nic Gabhainn, S. (2003). Stimulant drinks: consumption, context and risk factors across the island of Ireland. Proceedings of the Nutrition Society, 62, 14A. Nutrition Society Conference, Cork, June 2003.

Kelleher, C., Nic Gabhainn, S., Corrigan, H. & on behalf of the drafting team. (2003). The National Health and Lifestyle Surveys: Regional Results. Paper presented to the Joint Directors of Public Health and Health Promotion, Department of Health and Children, Dublin, November 2003.

Nic Gabhainn, S. (2003). Boys in Irish schools: the influences on their health. Paper presented to the Galway Education Centre, Galway, March, 2003.

Nic Gabhainn, S. (2003). HBSC: Results and impacts. Paper presented to the Measuring Up: Children's Well-being from Infancy to Adolesence, Maynooth, November 2003.

Nic Gabhainn, S. (2003). Taking risks: parents role in preventing drug use. Paper presented to the La Leche League of Ireland Annual Conference, Killarney, March, 2003.

Schmidt, H. & Nic Gabhainn, S. (2003). Smoking among young people. A cross-national comparison. Paper presented to Adolescent Health and Health Behaviour in Context, Bergen, June 2003.

2001

Nic Gabhainn, S. (2001). Health promotion an oral perspective. Paper presented to the Oral Health Training day of the Western Health Board. Galway, November 2001.

Nic Gabhainn, S. (2001). Influences on the health of school children in Ireland. Paper presented to the Annual Conference of the National Parents Council Primary, Ennis, Ireland, June 2001.

Nic Gabhainn, S. (2001). Social inequalities and health among Irish schoolchildren. Paper presented to the Annual Health Promotion Conference: Social Capital and Health, Galway, June 2001.

2000

Nic Gabhainn, S. (2000). National and regional perspectives. Paper presented at the Young People and Drugs Conference, Dublin, Ireland, February 2000.

Nic Gabhainn, S., Friel, S. & Kelleher, CC. (2000). Risk profiles and nutritional patterns in the young. Paper presented at Towards Prevention: Primary and Secondary Prevention of Coronary Heart Disease, Kilkenny, Ireland, June 2000.

Nic Gabhainn, S. & Kelleher, C.C. (2000). Social inequality in adolescence: Associations with accident and injury data. Poster presented at Youth and the Promise of the New Millennium: International Conference on Adolescent Health, London, October 2000.

Nic Gabhainn, S. & Kelleher, C. (2000). The Family Affluence Scale as a proxy for adolescent inequality: National and International comparisons. Paper presented at the 18th All Ireland Social Medicine Meeting, Cavan, April 2000.

Nic Gabhainn, S. & Kelleher, CC. (2000). The relationships between social class, social relationships and indicators of mental health among Irish school children (Abstract). Paper presented at Mental Health Promotion: Perspectives and Practices, Galway, July 2000.

Nolan, G., Friel, S., Nic Gabhainn, S. & Kelleher, C. (2000). Food habits of dieting teenagers. Proceedings of the Nutrition Society, 59, 71A. Paper presented at the Nutrition Society, Cork, June 2000.

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1999

François, Y. & Nic Gabhainn, S. (1999). HBSC: Étude International de l'Organisation Mondiale de la Santé. Paper presented at Les Jeunes et l'Alcool en Europe, Toulouse, France, December 1999.

Kelleher, C., Friel, S. & Nic Gabhainn, S. (1999). The national lifestyle surveys: SLÁN and HBSC. Paper presented to the Louth Steering Committee, March 1999.

Kelleher, C., Friel, S. & Nic Gabhainn, S. (1999). The national lifestyle surveys: SLÁN and HBSC. Paper presented at the Official Launch, Government Buildings, Dublin, March 1999.

Nic Gabhainn, S. (1999). Health and health behaviours among Irish Adolescents: comparative data. Paper presented at the Adolescent Health: Setting the agenda for the 21st century conference, Dublin, Ireland, December 1999.

Nic Gabhainn, S. (1999). Relationships between self-esteem and the HBSC core questionnaire. Paper presented to the Annual Scientific Meeting of the WHO-Health Behaviour in School Children Study, Stockholm, May 1999.

Nic Gabhainn, S. (1999). Schoolchildren and lifestyle: Irish children's relationships within the school setting. Paper presented to the Learnings from the Irish Network of Health Promoting Schools Conference, Dublin, Ireland, February 1999.

Nic Gabhainn, S. (1999). Self-esteem amongst Irish adolescents. Paper presented to the Annual Health Promotion Conference: Re-orienting the Health Services - Issues of Equity and Access, Galway, July 1999.

Nic Gabhainn, S. (1999). Self-reported health in children: National and International comparisons. Paper presented to the Best Health for Children: Investing in children's health conference. Tullamore, Ireland, December 1999.

Nic Gabhainn, S. (1999). Socio-economic disadvantage and health behaviours among Irish school aged children. Paper presented to the National Heart Alliance, Dublin, Ireland, April 1999.

Nic Gabhainn, S. (1999). Substance use: Perspectives and prevention. Paper presented to the Drug Questions Local Answers Trainers Seminars, Tullamore (February 1999), Donegal (February, 1999) & Dublin (June 1999).

Nic Gabhainn, S. & Kelleher, C.C. (1999). Adolescent health behaviours; associations with personal, familial and school relationships. Paper presented to the Society for Social Medicine Annual Conference, Sheffield, September 1999.

Nolan, G., Friel, S., Nic Gabhainn, S. & Kelleher, C.C. (1999). Dieting behaviours amongst Irish youth: Associations with food habits and negative health behaviours. Paper presented to the Nutrition Society Annual Meeting, Dublin, September 1999.

1998

Kelleher, C., Friel, S. & Nic Gabhainn, S. (1998). The national lifestyle surveys: SLÁN and HBSC. Paper presented to the Directors of Public Health Meeting, October 1998.

Kelleher, C., Friel, S. & Nic Gabhainn, S. (1998). The national lifestyle surveys: SLÁN and HBSC. Paper presented to the 17th All Ireland Social Medicine Meeting, Wexford, October 1998.

Nic Gabhainn, S. & McCarthy, E. (1998). Substance use in Ireland: The state of play. Papers presented to the Europe against Drugs Seminars, Galway, Mayo and Roscommon, October, 1998.

Nic Gabhainn, S. & Walsh, F. (1998). Drug use and the family. Paper presented to the International conference on Family support and Disadvantage, Galway, Ireland, June 1998.

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