Stephan Dombrowski

Dr. Stephan Dombrowski is a researcher at Newcastle University specializing in health psychology and behavioral intervention design. His work focuses on understanding and improving medication adherence, weight loss maintenance, stroke awareness, and chronic disease management through theory-driven approaches.

• Affiliations: Newcastle University, Institute of Health and Society

Research Interests

Dombrowski’s research spans behavioral medicine, public health, and health psychology. Key areas include:

• Behavioral strategies for chronic disease prevention (e.g., diabetes, obesity)
• Stroke awareness campaigns and population health
• Development of taxonomies for behavior change techniques
• Impact of theoretical frameworks on intervention efficacy

Publication Trends

His publications (2006–2023) emphasize randomized controlled trials, systematic reviews, and qualitative studies applying psychological theories like the Theory of Planned Behavior and Self-Determination Theory. Subfields include medication adherence, financial incentives in health, and cross-cultural health interventions.