Exploring the perceptions and acceptability of an integrated lifestyle database for public health research and service commissioning: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

Public health lifestyle databases at local authority level are currently poorly aligned across the UK. The integration of lifestyle databases at a regional level could provide a rich resource to support research and help inform public health leads and service commissioners in improving service delivery, facilitating decision-making and developing key public health policies. Prior to its implementation, the acceptability of an integrated lifestyle database should be explored. The aim of this study was to consult with public health stakeholders to explore the acceptability of developing and implementing a regional integrated lifestyle database across four key areas of public health: smoking cessation, diet, physical activity and alcohol consumption.

Method

Qualitative inte

SUBMITTER: Akanuwe J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11308271 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature