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Low exercise among children with asthma: A culture of over protection? A qualitative study of experiences and beliefs

Journal Article
Williams, B., Hoskins, G., Pow, J., Neville, R., Mukhopadhyay, S., & Coyle, J. (2010)
Low exercise among children with asthma: A culture of over protection? A qualitative study of experiences and beliefs. British Journal of General Practice, 60(577), 319-326. https://doi.org/10.3399/bjgp10x515070
Background Research shows that children are insufficiently active in most affluent societies. Although children with asthma may particularly benefit from physical activity, th...

“I’ve Never Not Had it So I Don’t Really Know What it’s Like Not to”: Nondifference and Biographical Disruption Among Children and Young People With Cystic Fibrosis

Journal Article
Williams, B., Corlett, J., Dowell, J. S., Coyle, J., & Mukhopadhyay, S. (2009)
“I’ve Never Not Had it So I Don’t Really Know What it’s Like Not to”: Nondifference and Biographical Disruption Among Children and Young People With Cystic Fibrosis. Qualitative Health Research, 19(10), 1443-1455. https://doi.org/10.1177/1049732309348363
The relevance of biographical disruption and loss of self for children and young people is unclear, particularly in cases of congenital illness such as cystic fibrosis, where ...

Engaging pupils with asthma in physical activity

Journal Article
Hoskins, G., Williams, B., Coyle, J., Corlett, J. & Neville, R. (2009)
Engaging pupils with asthma in physical activity. British Journal of School Nursing. 4(1), 23-27. ISSN 1752-2803
It is essential for all children and young people to participate in physical activity. Pupils suffering from asthma, however, are more likely to avoid it. This study explores ...