By Dr Sophie Lewis

Journal articles

Thomas SL; Olds T; Pettigrew S; Randle M; Lewis S, 2014, '"Don't eat that, you'll get fat!" exploring how parents and children conceptualise and frame messages about the causes and consequences of obesity', Social Science and Medicine, 119, pp. 114 - 122, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.socscimed.2014.08.024

Olds T; Thomas S; Lewis S; Petkov J, 2013, 'Clustering of attitudes towards obesity: A mixed methods study of Australian parents and children', International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 10, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1479-5868-10-117

Lindsay S; Thomas S; Lewis S; Westberg K; Moodie R; Jones S, 2013, 'Eat, drink and gamble: Marketing messages about 'risky' products in an Australian major sporting series', BMC Public Health, 13, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1471-2458-13-719

Thomas SL; Lewis S; Westberg K; Derevensky JL, 2013, 'What Influences the Beliefs, Behaviours and Consumption Patterns of 'Moderate Risk' Gamblers?', International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction, 11, pp. 474 - 489, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11469-013-9432-7

Vitetta L; Coulson S; Beck SL; Gramotnev H; Du S; Lewis S, 2013, 'The clinical efficacy of a bovine lactoferrin/whey protein Ig-rich fraction (Lf/IgF) for the common cold: A double blind randomized study', Complementary Therapies in Medicine, 21, pp. 164 - 171, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ctim.2012.12.006

Thomas SL; Lewis S; McLeod C; Haycock J, 2012, ''They are working every angle'. A qualitative study of Australian adults' attitudes towards, and interactions with, gambling industry marketing strategies', International Gambling Studies, 12, pp. 111 - 127, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14459795.2011.639381

Thomas S; Lewis S; Duong J; Mcleod C, 2012, 'Sports betting marketing during sporting events: A stadium and broadcast census of Australian Football League matches', Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 36, pp. 145 - 152, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1753-6405.2012.00856.x

Knoesen NP; Mancuso SG; Thomas S; Komesaroff P; Lewis S; Castle DJ, 2012, 'Relationship between severity of obesity and mental health: An Australian community survey', Asia-Pacific Psychiatry, 4, pp. 67 - 75, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1758-5872.2011.00164.x

Lewis S; Thomas SL; Blood RW; Castle D; Hyde J; Komesaroff PA, 2011, ''I'm searching for solutions': Why are obese individuals turning to the Internet for help and support with 'being fat'?', Health Expectations, 14, pp. 339 - 350, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1369-7625.2010.00644.x

Dickins M; Thomas SL; King B; Lewis S; Holland K, 2011, 'The role of the Fatosphere in fat adults' responses to obesity stigma: A model of empowerment without a focus on weight loss', Qualitative Health Research, 21, pp. 1679 - 1691, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1049732311417728

Lewis S; Thomas SL; Blood RW; Castle DJ; Hyde J; Komesaroff PA, 2011, 'How do obese individuals perceive and respond to the different types of obesity stigma that they encounter in their daily lives? A qualitative study', Social Science and Medicine, 73, pp. 1349 - 1356, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.socscimed.2011.08.021

Holland KE; Blood RW; Thomas SI; Lewis S; Komesaroff PA; Castle DJ, 2011, ''our girth is plain to see': An analysis of newspaper coverage of Australia's Future 'Fat Bomb'', Health, Risk and Society, 13, pp. 31 - 46, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13698575.2010.540648

Lewis S; Thomas SL; Hyde J; Castle DJ; Komesaroff PA, 2011, 'A qualitative investigation of obese men's experiences with their weight', American Journal of Health Behavior, 35, pp. 458 - 469, http://dx.doi.org/10.5993/AJHB.35.4.8

Thomas SL; Lewis S; Hyde J; Castle D; Komesaroff P, 2010, ''The solution needs to be complex.' Obese adults' attitudes about the effectiveness of individual and population based interventions for obesity', BMC Public Health, 10, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1471-2458-10-420

Lewis CP; Newell JN; Herron CM; Nawabu H, 2010, 'Tanzanian farmers' knowledge and attitudes to GM biotechnology and the potential use of GM crops to provide improved levels of food security. A Qualitative Study.', BMC Public Health, 10, pp. 407, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1471-2458-10-407

Lewis S; Thomas SL; Hyde J; Castle D; Blood RW; Komesaroff PA, 2010, '"I don't eat a hamburger and large chips every day!" A qualitative study of the impact of public health messages about obesity on obese adults', BMC Public Health, 10, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1471-2458-10-309

Lewis S; Thomas SL; Warwick Blood RW; Hyde J; Castle DJ; Komesaroff PA, 2010, 'Do health beliefs and behaviors differ according to severity of obesity? A qualitative study of Australian adults', International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 7, pp. 443 - 459, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph7020443

Thomas S; Karunaratne A; Lewis S; Castle D; Knoesen N; Honigman R; Hyde J; Kausman R; Komesaroff P, 2010, '‘Just Bloody Fat!’: A Qualitative Study of Body Image, Self-Esteem and Coping in Obese Adults', International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, 12, pp. 39 - 49, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14623730.2010.9721805

Conference Papers

Lewis S; Thomas SL, 2011, '"I FEEL LIKE A SECOND CLASS CITIZEN." OBESE ADULTS DISCUSS THEIR EXPERIENCES OF, AND SOLUTIONS TO, OBESITY STIGMA', in ANNALS OF BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE, SPRINGER, pp. S66 - S66, https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000289297700256&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1

Lewis S; Thomas SL; Blood RW; Holland K; Castle DJ; Hyde J, 2010, '"IT JUST CREPT UP ON ME" UNDERSTANDING THE HEALTH AND WEIGHT EXPERIENCES OF OBESE MEN IN AUSTRALIA: A QUALITATIVE STUDY', in INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE, SPRINGER, pp. 264 - 264, https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000280088500603&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1

Thomas SL; Lewis S; Blood RW; Holland K; Castle DJ; Hyde J, 2010, 'ARE OBESITY MESSAGES INFLUENCING THE HEALTH BELIEFS AND BEHAVIOURS OF OBESE ADULTS? AN IN-DEPTH QUALITATIVE STUDY OF 142 AUSTRALIANS', in INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE, SPRINGER, pp. 304 - 305, https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000280088500687&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1

Thomas SL; Lewis S; Hyde J; Castle DJ; Chapman A, 2010, 'OBESE ADULTS ATTITUDES' TOWARDS INDIVIDUAL AND POPULATION BASED INTERVENTIONS FOR OBESITY: A QUALITATIVE COMMUNITY STUDY', in INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE, SPRINGER, pp. 265 - 265, https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000280088500604&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1

Reports

Thomas S; Lewis S, 2012, Conceptualisations of gambling risks and benefits: A socio-cultural study of 100 Victorian gamblers, Victorian Department of Justice, Office of Gaming and Racing

Thomas SL; Lewis S; Browning CB, 2010, Social connectedness and musculoskeletal conditions: An evidenced based review and recommendations for . Consumer Health Research Group (CHaRGe),, Arthritis Victoria

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