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David Tappin is an Honorary Senior Research Fellow at the University of Glasgow's School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing. His research focuses on maternal and child health, particularly smoking cessation during pregnancy, breastfeeding practices, and the epidemiology of conditions like sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). He has led major trials such as the Cessation in Pregnancy Incentives Trial (CPIT) to evaluate financial incentives for smoking cessation. His work spans public health interventions, cost-effectiveness analysis, and clinical trial methodologies.
Key research interests include:
- Smoking cessation programs for pregnant women
- Impact of maternal behaviors (e.g., alcohol, smoking) on child health
- Cost-effectiveness of health interventions
- Epidemiological studies on childhood health outcomes
Major grants and projects include:
- National Institute for Health Research-funded trials (e.g., Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy study)
- Public Health Agency-supported CPIT III trial
- Studies on alcohol consumption in pregnancy and its developmental impacts
His publications highlight contributions to understanding breastfeeding benefits, SIDS risk factors, and the role of financial incentives in health behavior change. Collaborative work with institutions like NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde and the Medical Research Council underscores his translational research impact.