Health Promotion at University of Galway
@galwayhprc.bsky.social
News and updates from the Health Promotion Research Centre - a WHO Collaborative Research Centre at the University of Galway, Ollscoil na Gaillimhe
Web: https://www.universityofgalway.ie/hprc/
Web: https://www.universityofgalway.ie/hprc/
Delegates of the FESET (European Association of Social Educators) conference enjoying a post conference tour of the European Parliament.
November 14, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Delegates of the FESET (European Association of Social Educators) conference enjoying a post conference tour of the European Parliament.
Delegates enjoying the FESET conference (European Association of Social Educators) at the European Parliament, which looks stunning in the autumn sunshine #FESET
November 13, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Delegates enjoying the FESET conference (European Association of Social Educators) at the European Parliament, which looks stunning in the autumn sunshine #FESET
Members of the FESET board (left to right, Nicolas, Bart, Martin, Roger) at the European Parliament building preparing for the FESET conference. If attending, please ensure to bring your identification documents, as security is understandable tight. #FESET
November 12, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Members of the FESET board (left to right, Nicolas, Bart, Martin, Roger) at the European Parliament building preparing for the FESET conference. If attending, please ensure to bring your identification documents, as security is understandable tight. #FESET
🎉 Congratulations @allisoningalway.bsky.social 🎓
Dr. Allison Dunne has officially graduated with her PhD from Sheffield Hallam University! We’re absolutely thrilled for you -what a fantastic achievement. Enjoy every moment of the celebrations! 🥂✨
Dr. Allison Dunne has officially graduated with her PhD from Sheffield Hallam University! We’re absolutely thrilled for you -what a fantastic achievement. Enjoy every moment of the celebrations! 🥂✨
November 12, 2025 at 12:53 PM
🎉 Congratulations @allisoningalway.bsky.social 🎓
Dr. Allison Dunne has officially graduated with her PhD from Sheffield Hallam University! We’re absolutely thrilled for you -what a fantastic achievement. Enjoy every moment of the celebrations! 🥂✨
Dr. Allison Dunne has officially graduated with her PhD from Sheffield Hallam University! We’re absolutely thrilled for you -what a fantastic achievement. Enjoy every moment of the celebrations! 🥂✨
SAVE THE DATE!
Join us for our Postgraduate Open Evening on Tuesday, November 11th, from 2–6pm in the Bailey Allen Hall. See 👇
Come chat to us about our MA in Health Promotion and our micro-credentials at the Discipline of Health Promotion.
Course link: www.universityofgalway.ie/courses/taug...
Join us for our Postgraduate Open Evening on Tuesday, November 11th, from 2–6pm in the Bailey Allen Hall. See 👇
Come chat to us about our MA in Health Promotion and our micro-credentials at the Discipline of Health Promotion.
Course link: www.universityofgalway.ie/courses/taug...
October 10, 2025 at 2:26 PM
SAVE THE DATE!
Join us for our Postgraduate Open Evening on Tuesday, November 11th, from 2–6pm in the Bailey Allen Hall. See 👇
Come chat to us about our MA in Health Promotion and our micro-credentials at the Discipline of Health Promotion.
Course link: www.universityofgalway.ie/courses/taug...
Join us for our Postgraduate Open Evening on Tuesday, November 11th, from 2–6pm in the Bailey Allen Hall. See 👇
Come chat to us about our MA in Health Promotion and our micro-credentials at the Discipline of Health Promotion.
Course link: www.universityofgalway.ie/courses/taug...
A warm welcome to all our new Health Promotion students!! We’re thrilled to have you join us and here’s to a year full of learning, collaboration and exciting opportunities ahead 🎓📝🪐
September 25, 2025 at 10:13 AM
A warm welcome to all our new Health Promotion students!! We’re thrilled to have you join us and here’s to a year full of learning, collaboration and exciting opportunities ahead 🎓📝🪐
Please join Social Care Ireland’s Disability Special Interest Group
for their annual conference on 6th of November 2025!! See more information below:
for their annual conference on 6th of November 2025!! See more information below:
September 25, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Please join Social Care Ireland’s Disability Special Interest Group
for their annual conference on 6th of November 2025!! See more information below:
for their annual conference on 6th of November 2025!! See more information below:
Health information is everywhere, but not always reliable.
1 in 3 cancer-related claims can be misleading. If you’ve had cancer or supported someone who has, you know how hard it is to make informed choices.
We’re testing a new online programme to help people better understand health information 👇
1 in 3 cancer-related claims can be misleading. If you’ve had cancer or supported someone who has, you know how hard it is to make informed choices.
We’re testing a new online programme to help people better understand health information 👇
July 30, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Health information is everywhere, but not always reliable.
1 in 3 cancer-related claims can be misleading. If you’ve had cancer or supported someone who has, you know how hard it is to make informed choices.
We’re testing a new online programme to help people better understand health information 👇
1 in 3 cancer-related claims can be misleading. If you’ve had cancer or supported someone who has, you know how hard it is to make informed choices.
We’re testing a new online programme to help people better understand health information 👇
Mixed feelings about SCHOOL among children in Ireland
The #HBSCTrends Report shows 67.5% like school (2022) vs 68.1% in 1998.
Gender divide emerging:
Girls declining: 74.3% → 66.5% ⬇️
Boys increasing : 62.2% → 68.6% ⬆️
🔗Read the full report: buff.ly/8KOfeCT
#AdolescentHealth #HBSCIreland #School
The #HBSCTrends Report shows 67.5% like school (2022) vs 68.1% in 1998.
Gender divide emerging:
Girls declining: 74.3% → 66.5% ⬇️
Boys increasing : 62.2% → 68.6% ⬆️
🔗Read the full report: buff.ly/8KOfeCT
#AdolescentHealth #HBSCIreland #School
July 3, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Mixed feelings about SCHOOL among children in Ireland
The #HBSCTrends Report shows 67.5% like school (2022) vs 68.1% in 1998.
Gender divide emerging:
Girls declining: 74.3% → 66.5% ⬇️
Boys increasing : 62.2% → 68.6% ⬆️
🔗Read the full report: buff.ly/8KOfeCT
#AdolescentHealth #HBSCIreland #School
The #HBSCTrends Report shows 67.5% like school (2022) vs 68.1% in 1998.
Gender divide emerging:
Girls declining: 74.3% → 66.5% ⬇️
Boys increasing : 62.2% → 68.6% ⬆️
🔗Read the full report: buff.ly/8KOfeCT
#AdolescentHealth #HBSCIreland #School
🚫 BULLYING remains a serious concern for children in Ireland.
More than 1 in 4 children affected. The #HBSCTrends Report shows 28.6% report being bullied at school (2022) vs 24.6% in 1998. Concerning rise driven mainly by girls: 19.6% → 29.5%, while boys stayed steady at ~28%.
#AdolescentHealth
More than 1 in 4 children affected. The #HBSCTrends Report shows 28.6% report being bullied at school (2022) vs 24.6% in 1998. Concerning rise driven mainly by girls: 19.6% → 29.5%, while boys stayed steady at ~28%.
#AdolescentHealth
July 3, 2025 at 7:01 AM
🚫 BULLYING remains a serious concern for children in Ireland.
More than 1 in 4 children affected. The #HBSCTrends Report shows 28.6% report being bullied at school (2022) vs 24.6% in 1998. Concerning rise driven mainly by girls: 19.6% → 29.5%, while boys stayed steady at ~28%.
#AdolescentHealth
More than 1 in 4 children affected. The #HBSCTrends Report shows 28.6% report being bullied at school (2022) vs 24.6% in 1998. Concerning rise driven mainly by girls: 19.6% → 29.5%, while boys stayed steady at ~28%.
#AdolescentHealth
🍽️ Weight concerns among children in Ireland.
The #HBSCTrends Report shows 12.7% of 10-17 year olds diet or try to lose weight (2022) vs 11.9% in 2002.
Notable gender differences:
Girls decreasing: 17.4% → 14.1% ⬇️
Boys rising significantly: 6.6% → 11.2% ⬆️
#AdolescentHealth #HBSCIreland
The #HBSCTrends Report shows 12.7% of 10-17 year olds diet or try to lose weight (2022) vs 11.9% in 2002.
Notable gender differences:
Girls decreasing: 17.4% → 14.1% ⬇️
Boys rising significantly: 6.6% → 11.2% ⬆️
#AdolescentHealth #HBSCIreland
July 2, 2025 at 3:04 PM
🍽️ Weight concerns among children in Ireland.
The #HBSCTrends Report shows 12.7% of 10-17 year olds diet or try to lose weight (2022) vs 11.9% in 2002.
Notable gender differences:
Girls decreasing: 17.4% → 14.1% ⬇️
Boys rising significantly: 6.6% → 11.2% ⬆️
#AdolescentHealth #HBSCIreland
The #HBSCTrends Report shows 12.7% of 10-17 year olds diet or try to lose weight (2022) vs 11.9% in 2002.
Notable gender differences:
Girls decreasing: 17.4% → 14.1% ⬇️
Boys rising significantly: 6.6% → 11.2% ⬆️
#AdolescentHealth #HBSCIreland
😴 SLEEP STRUGGLES rising among children in Ireland.
The #HBSCTrends Report shows 46.3% of children experience difficulties getting to sleep about every week or more often for the last 6 months (2022) vs 30.9% in 1998.
🔗Read the full report: buff.ly/8KOfeCT
#HBSCIreland #HealthyIreland #Sleep
The #HBSCTrends Report shows 46.3% of children experience difficulties getting to sleep about every week or more often for the last 6 months (2022) vs 30.9% in 1998.
🔗Read the full report: buff.ly/8KOfeCT
#HBSCIreland #HealthyIreland #Sleep
July 2, 2025 at 7:01 AM
😴 SLEEP STRUGGLES rising among children in Ireland.
The #HBSCTrends Report shows 46.3% of children experience difficulties getting to sleep about every week or more often for the last 6 months (2022) vs 30.9% in 1998.
🔗Read the full report: buff.ly/8KOfeCT
#HBSCIreland #HealthyIreland #Sleep
The #HBSCTrends Report shows 46.3% of children experience difficulties getting to sleep about every week or more often for the last 6 months (2022) vs 30.9% in 1998.
🔗Read the full report: buff.ly/8KOfeCT
#HBSCIreland #HealthyIreland #Sleep
🦷 children's DENTAL HABITS in Ireland: progress with gaps to fill.
The #HBSCTrends Report shows 72.5% of 10-17 year olds brush teeth more than once a day (2022) vs 57.6% in 1998.
Solid improvement since 1998, yet nearly 3 in 10 still skip regular brushing.
🔗Read the full report: buff.ly/8KOfeCT
The #HBSCTrends Report shows 72.5% of 10-17 year olds brush teeth more than once a day (2022) vs 57.6% in 1998.
Solid improvement since 1998, yet nearly 3 in 10 still skip regular brushing.
🔗Read the full report: buff.ly/8KOfeCT
July 1, 2025 at 3:06 PM
🦷 children's DENTAL HABITS in Ireland: progress with gaps to fill.
The #HBSCTrends Report shows 72.5% of 10-17 year olds brush teeth more than once a day (2022) vs 57.6% in 1998.
Solid improvement since 1998, yet nearly 3 in 10 still skip regular brushing.
🔗Read the full report: buff.ly/8KOfeCT
The #HBSCTrends Report shows 72.5% of 10-17 year olds brush teeth more than once a day (2022) vs 57.6% in 1998.
Solid improvement since 1998, yet nearly 3 in 10 still skip regular brushing.
🔗Read the full report: buff.ly/8KOfeCT
HEADACHES on the rise among children in Ireland
The #HBSCTrends Report shows 38.2% report headaches every week or more for the last 6 months (2022) vs 26.0% in 1998.
Want to know more about trends in adolescent health?
🔗Read the full report: buff.ly/8KOfeCT
#HBSCIreland #HealthyIreland #Headache
The #HBSCTrends Report shows 38.2% report headaches every week or more for the last 6 months (2022) vs 26.0% in 1998.
Want to know more about trends in adolescent health?
🔗Read the full report: buff.ly/8KOfeCT
#HBSCIreland #HealthyIreland #Headache
July 1, 2025 at 7:01 AM
HEADACHES on the rise among children in Ireland
The #HBSCTrends Report shows 38.2% report headaches every week or more for the last 6 months (2022) vs 26.0% in 1998.
Want to know more about trends in adolescent health?
🔗Read the full report: buff.ly/8KOfeCT
#HBSCIreland #HealthyIreland #Headache
The #HBSCTrends Report shows 38.2% report headaches every week or more for the last 6 months (2022) vs 26.0% in 1998.
Want to know more about trends in adolescent health?
🔗Read the full report: buff.ly/8KOfeCT
#HBSCIreland #HealthyIreland #Headache
📍YOUTH SPACES IN IRELAND: progress but still work to do!
The #HBSCTrends Report shows 63.1% of children say there are good local places to spend free time (2022) vs 45.1% in 2002. But young people highlight challenges...💬
🔗Read the full report: buff.ly/8KOfeCT
#HBSCIreland #YouthSpaces
The #HBSCTrends Report shows 63.1% of children say there are good local places to spend free time (2022) vs 45.1% in 2002. But young people highlight challenges...💬
🔗Read the full report: buff.ly/8KOfeCT
#HBSCIreland #YouthSpaces
June 30, 2025 at 3:12 PM
📍YOUTH SPACES IN IRELAND: progress but still work to do!
The #HBSCTrends Report shows 63.1% of children say there are good local places to spend free time (2022) vs 45.1% in 2002. But young people highlight challenges...💬
🔗Read the full report: buff.ly/8KOfeCT
#HBSCIreland #YouthSpaces
The #HBSCTrends Report shows 63.1% of children say there are good local places to spend free time (2022) vs 45.1% in 2002. But young people highlight challenges...💬
🔗Read the full report: buff.ly/8KOfeCT
#HBSCIreland #YouthSpaces
📚 SCHOOL PRESSURE mounting for children in Ireland.
The #HBSCTrends Report shows 47.8% of children feel pressured by schoolwork (2022) vs 32.9% in 1998.
Academic stress has increased significantly over the last few decades.
🔗Read the full report: buff.ly/8KOfeCT
#AdolescentHealth #HBSCIreland
The #HBSCTrends Report shows 47.8% of children feel pressured by schoolwork (2022) vs 32.9% in 1998.
Academic stress has increased significantly over the last few decades.
🔗Read the full report: buff.ly/8KOfeCT
#AdolescentHealth #HBSCIreland
June 30, 2025 at 7:01 AM
📚 SCHOOL PRESSURE mounting for children in Ireland.
The #HBSCTrends Report shows 47.8% of children feel pressured by schoolwork (2022) vs 32.9% in 1998.
Academic stress has increased significantly over the last few decades.
🔗Read the full report: buff.ly/8KOfeCT
#AdolescentHealth #HBSCIreland
The #HBSCTrends Report shows 47.8% of children feel pressured by schoolwork (2022) vs 32.9% in 1998.
Academic stress has increased significantly over the last few decades.
🔗Read the full report: buff.ly/8KOfeCT
#AdolescentHealth #HBSCIreland
🚗 CHILDREN IN IRELAND BUCKLING UP: major safety win!
The #HBSCTrends Report shows 81.2% always wear seatbelts when travelling by car (2022) vs just 41% in 1998. Seatbelt use has nearly doubled!
Want to know more about trends in adolescent health?
🔗Read the full report: buff.ly/8KOfeCT
#RoadSafety
The #HBSCTrends Report shows 81.2% always wear seatbelts when travelling by car (2022) vs just 41% in 1998. Seatbelt use has nearly doubled!
Want to know more about trends in adolescent health?
🔗Read the full report: buff.ly/8KOfeCT
#RoadSafety
June 27, 2025 at 3:01 PM
🚗 CHILDREN IN IRELAND BUCKLING UP: major safety win!
The #HBSCTrends Report shows 81.2% always wear seatbelts when travelling by car (2022) vs just 41% in 1998. Seatbelt use has nearly doubled!
Want to know more about trends in adolescent health?
🔗Read the full report: buff.ly/8KOfeCT
#RoadSafety
The #HBSCTrends Report shows 81.2% always wear seatbelts when travelling by car (2022) vs just 41% in 1998. Seatbelt use has nearly doubled!
Want to know more about trends in adolescent health?
🔗Read the full report: buff.ly/8KOfeCT
#RoadSafety
Congratulations to Dr. Nahom Negasa, our MA Health Promotion student, for presenting his dissertation research titled "Socio-Cultural Barriers to HPV Vaccination of Women in Low-Income Countries: A Scoping Review" at our Sexual Health Promotion Conference yesterday. Well done, Dr. Negasa! #HBSC2025
June 27, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Congratulations to Dr. Nahom Negasa, our MA Health Promotion student, for presenting his dissertation research titled "Socio-Cultural Barriers to HPV Vaccination of Women in Low-Income Countries: A Scoping Review" at our Sexual Health Promotion Conference yesterday. Well done, Dr. Negasa! #HBSC2025
👥👥 Children in Ireland spending fewer EVENINGS OUT WITH FRIENDS.
The #HBSCTrends Report shows 28.3% spend 4+ evenings weekly with friends (2022) vs 38% in 1998. Want to know more about trends in adolescent health? buff.ly/8KOfeCT
#AdolescentHealth #HBSCIreland #HealthyIreland
The #HBSCTrends Report shows 28.3% spend 4+ evenings weekly with friends (2022) vs 38% in 1998. Want to know more about trends in adolescent health? buff.ly/8KOfeCT
#AdolescentHealth #HBSCIreland #HealthyIreland
June 27, 2025 at 7:01 AM
👥👥 Children in Ireland spending fewer EVENINGS OUT WITH FRIENDS.
The #HBSCTrends Report shows 28.3% spend 4+ evenings weekly with friends (2022) vs 38% in 1998. Want to know more about trends in adolescent health? buff.ly/8KOfeCT
#AdolescentHealth #HBSCIreland #HealthyIreland
The #HBSCTrends Report shows 28.3% spend 4+ evenings weekly with friends (2022) vs 38% in 1998. Want to know more about trends in adolescent health? buff.ly/8KOfeCT
#AdolescentHealth #HBSCIreland #HealthyIreland
Fascinating talk by Dr Andras Kolto about sexual health across the life course, evidence from past and future population health studies in Ireland and findings from the HBSC study. #HPRC2025 #sexualhealthpromotion #hbsc @historyatgalway.bsky.social @andraskolto.bsky.social
June 26, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Fascinating talk by Dr Andras Kolto about sexual health across the life course, evidence from past and future population health studies in Ireland and findings from the HBSC study. #HPRC2025 #sexualhealthpromotion #hbsc @historyatgalway.bsky.social @andraskolto.bsky.social
June 26, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Some of the posters presented at our conference today 🎓#HPRC2025
June 26, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Some of the posters presented at our conference today 🎓#HPRC2025
Mr Kevin O’Driscoll & Ms Louise Monaghan (National Youth Council of Ireland) presented on consent and pornography with young people #sexualhealth #HPRC2025
June 26, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Mr Kevin O’Driscoll & Ms Louise Monaghan (National Youth Council of Ireland) presented on consent and pornography with young people #sexualhealth #HPRC2025
Fascinating research on sexual violence, consent & pornography presented at todays conference on online pornography and condom use, impact on risk-taking behaviour & debunking the myths among young adults in Ireland #HPRC2025 #sexualhealthpromotion
June 26, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Fascinating research on sexual violence, consent & pornography presented at todays conference on online pornography and condom use, impact on risk-taking behaviour & debunking the myths among young adults in Ireland #HPRC2025 #sexualhealthpromotion