Leeds Beckett University - City Campus,
Woodhouse Lane,
LS1 3HE
Professor James Woodall
Head of Subject
Professor James Woodall is a Head of Subject at Leeds Beckett University. James' research interest is the health promoting prison and how values central to health promotion are applied to the context of imprisonment. James has published more broadly on health promotion matters. including empowerment in health promotion and the contribution that lay people can make to the public health agenda.
Current Teaching
James currently teaches on the MSc Public Health and Health Promotion programme, but also contributes to other undergraduate and postgraduate areas in the Faculty of Health and Social Sciences.
Research Interests
James continues to focus his research attention on the health of the prison population. He is currently interested in how the broader Criminal Justice System (which includes law enforcement, adjudication and corrections) can be harnessed to meet the health and social needs of offenders.
Ask Me About
- Health
- Health promotion
- Prison
Selected Outputs
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Woodall J; Baybutt M (2022) Prisons as a setting for health. In: Handbook of Settings-Based Health Promotion.
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Warwick-Booth L; South J; Cross RM; Woodall J; Day R (2014) Using the theory of change to support a health promotion intervention. In: Cases in Methodology. London: Sage,
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Dixey R; Cross RM; Foster S; Woodall J (2013) Foundations of Health Promotion. In: Dixey R ed. Health Promotion: Global Principles and Practice. Wallingford: CABI,
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South J; Woodall J (2012) Planning and evaluating health promotion in settings. In: Scriven A; Hodgins M ed. Health Promotion Settings: principles and practice. London: Sage, pp. 69-86.
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South J; Woodall J (2011) Health Promoting Prisons: dilemmas and challenges. In: Scriven A; Hodgins M ed. Health Promotion Settings: principles and practice. SAGE,
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Dixey R; Woodall J; Lowcock D (2011) Practicing health promotion. In: Dixey R ed. Health promotion: global principles and practice. London: CABI,
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WOODALL J (2010) Working with prisoners and young offenders. In: Conrad D; White A ed. Promoting Men's Mental Health: How to do it. Oxford: Radcliffe,
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Bagnall A; South J; Woodall J; Kinsella K; Raine G (2014) Peer interventions in prisons: findings from a systematic review of effectiveness and cost-effectiveness. In: UK Society for Behavioural Medicine, 3 December 2014 - 4 December 2014, Nottingham.
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Bagnall A; South J; Hulme C; Woodall J; Kinsella K; Raine G; Vinall-Collier K (2014) Peer interventions in prisons: findings from a systematic review of effectiveness and cost-effectiveness. In: Public Health England, 16 September 2014 - 17 September 2014, Warwick University.
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South J; Woodall J; Kinsella K; Dixey R; Penson B; de Viggiani N (2012) Peers in Prison Settings (PiPS) Expert Symposium.
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Robertson S; Woodall J; Henry H; Hanna E; Rowlands S; Horrocks J; Livesley J; Long T (In press) Evaluating a community-led project for improving fathers’ and children’s wellbeing in England. Health Promotion International
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Dixey R; Nyambe S; Foster S; Woodall J; Baybutt M (In press) Health promoting prisons – An impossibility for women prisoners in Africa?. Agenda: empowering women for gender equity, 29 (4), pp. 95-102.
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Woodall J (In press) What works to promote staff health in prison settings: a systematic review. International Journal of Prisoner Health
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Woodall J; Morley L (In press) Reconfiguring the concept and practice of ‘health promotion’ in nursing is needed to shift health inequalities. Nursing Standard: promoting excellence in nursing care
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Woodall JR; Cross RM; Kinsella K; Bunyan A (In press) Using peer research processes to understand strategies to support those with severe, multiple and complex health needs. Health Education Journal
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Woodall J; Morley L (2024) Health promotion: reconfiguring nurses’ practice to reduce social inequalities. Nursing Standard, 39 (4), pp. 47-50.
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Woodall J; Potts A; Brown S (2024) Embedded researchers in public health: a critical assessment. Perspectives in Public Health, pp. 1-2.
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Allison E; Woodall J; Briggs M; Swift C (2023) Reconfiguring the health-promoting hospital: the role of chaplaincy in England. Health Promotion International, 38 (4), pp. 1-10.
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Bailey DRJ; Rankin C; Sehmbi V; Grewal P; Woodall J (2023) Leaving no one behind – improving uptake of the Covid 19 vaccination in underserved populations: the critical role of local collaboration and engagement with communities. Health Education, pp. 1-6.
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Woodall J; Coan S; Stanley M; Evans K (2022) Developing employability skills in local communities: supporting the economy, health sector and addressing the social determinants of health. International Journal of Health Promotion and Education
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Homer C; Woodall J; Freeman C; South J; Cooke J; Holliday J; Hartley A; Mullen S (2022) Changing the culture: a qualitative study exploring research capacity in local government. BMC Public Health, 22 (1341),
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Woodall J; Freeman C; Warwick-Booth L (2021) Health-promoting prisons in the female estate: an analysis of prison inspection data. BMC Public Health
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Woodall J; Freeman C (2021) Emerging lessons from the commissioning and delivery of a gambling treatment service. Public Health, 196 pp. 69-73.
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Woodall J; Freeman C (2021) Developing health and wellbeing in prisons: an analysis of prison inspection reports in Scotland. BMC Health Services Research, 21
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Woodall J (2020) COVID-19 and the role of health promoters and educators. Emerald Open Research, 2 (28),
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South J; Woodall JR; Southby K; Jones R; Yates G; Kinsella K; May E (2020) Volunteerism, social context and health impacts: a qualitative study of Glasgow Commonwealth Games event volunteers. Cities & Health
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Woodall J (2020) Health promotion co-existing in a high-security prison context : a documentary analysis. International Journal of Prisoner Health
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Woodall J; Freeman C (2020) Where have we been and where are we going? The state of contemporary health promotion. Health Education Journal
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Woodall JR; Freeman C (2019) Promoting health and well-being in prisons: an analysis of one year’s prison inspection reports. Critical Public Health
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Ismail N; Woodall J; de Viggiani N (2019) Using laws to further public health causes: the healthy prisons agenda. Global Health Promotion
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Woodall JR; Trigwell J; Bunyan A; Raine G; Eaton V; Davis J; Hancock L; Cunningham M; Wilkinson S (2018) Understanding outcomes and processes of a social prescribing service: a mixed method analysis. BMC Health Services Research, 18 (604),
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Warwick-Booth L; Woodall JR; Cross RM; Bagnall A; South J (2018) Health promotion education in changing and challenging times: reflections from the UK. Health Education Journal
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Woodall JR (2018) Why has the health promoting prison concept failed to translate to the US?. American Journal of Health Promotion, 32 (4), pp. 858-860.
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Woodall JR; Warwick-Booth L; South J; Cross RM (2018) What makes health promotion research distinct?. Scandinavian Journal of Public Health
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Woodall JR; Kinsella K (2018) Striving for a ‘good’ family visit: the facilitative role of a prison visitors’ centre. Journal of Criminal Psychology
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Woodall JR (2017) Conference Report: 'Promoting Health: Public Health’s Return to Local Authorities 4 Years On’. International Journal of Health Promotion and Education
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Cross RM; Woodall J; Warwick-Booth L (2017) Empowerment: Challenges in Measurement. Global Health Promotion
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Woodall JR; Kinsella K (2017) Playwork in prison as a mechanism to support family health and well-being. Health Education Journal
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Woodall JR; Tattersfield A (2017) Perspectives on implementing smoke-free prison policies in England and Wales. Health Promotion International
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South J; Bagnall A; Woodall J (2017) Developing a typology for peer education and peer support delivered by prisoners. Journal of Correctional Health Care, 23 (2), pp. 214-229.
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Woodall JR; Southby K; Trigwell J; Lendzionowski V; Rategh R (2017) Maintaining employment and improving health: a qualitative exploration of a job retention programme for employees with mental health conditions. International Journal of Workplace Health Management, 10 (1), pp. 42-54.
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Hanna ES; Robertson S; Woodall J; Rowlands S (2016) Women’s perspectives on the value of a father’s initiative in shifting gendered practices within families. Journal of Gender Studies
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South J; Woodall JR; Kinsella K; Bagnall A (2016) A qualitative synthesis of the positive and negative impacts related to delivery of peer-based health interventions in prison settings. BMC Health Services Research, 16:525
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Woodall J; Southby K; Burke D; Kirby H (2016) The ‘Year of Care’ in Leeds: implications for primary care practice. Primary Care Cardiovascular Journal, 1 (6),
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Waldegrave K; Woodall J (2016) A father in prison is still a father: paternal imprisonment and infant mental health. Journal of Health Visiting, 4 (6), pp. 308-311.
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Woodall J (2016) A critical examination of the health promoting prison two decades on. Critical Public Health, 26 (5), pp. 615-621.
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Kinsella K; Woodall J (2016) ‘Pure bonding time’: Prisoner and staff perceptions of the impact of taking part in a drama project for imprisoned men and their children. Prison Service Journal, (223), pp. 11-17.
http://www.crimeandjustice.org.uk/publications/psj/prison-service-journal-223
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Woodall J; Dixey R (2015) Advancing the health-promoting prison: a call for global action. Global health promotion
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Waldegrave K; Woodall J (2015) Exploring the impact of paternal imprisonment on infant mental health. Community practitioner : the journal of the Community Practitioners' & Health Visitors' Association, 88 (6), pp. 42-46.
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Woodall JR; South J; Dixey R; de Viggiani N; Penson W (2015) Factors that determine the effectiveness of peer interventions in prisons in England and Wales. Prison Service Journal, 219 pp. 30-37.
http://www.crimeandjustice.org.uk/publications/psj/prison-service-journal-219
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Bagnall A; South J; Hulme C; Woodall JR; Vinall-Collier K; Raine G; Kinsella K; Dixey R; Harris L; Wright NM (2015) A systematic review of the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of peer education and peer support in prisons. BMC Public Health, 15 (290),
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Woodall J; South J; Dixey R; de Viggiani N; Penson W (2015) Expert views of peer-based interventions for prisoner health. International journal of prisoner health, 11 (2), pp. 87-97.
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South J; Bagnall A; Hulme C; Woodall J; Longo R; Dixey R; Kinsella K; Raine G; Vinall-Collier K; Wright J (2014) A systematic review of the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of peer-based interventions to maintain and improve offender health in prison settings. Health Services and Delivery Research, 2 (35),
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Woodall J; Dixey R; South J (2014) Control and choice in English prisons: developing health-promoting prisons. Health promotion international, 29 (3), pp. 474-482.
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Okyere P; Woodall J; Appiah E (2014) Effectiveness of health education in increasing the duration of exclusive breastfeeding in low income countries: a systematic review. Journal of Biosafety & Health Education, 2 (1),
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Woodall JR; Kinsella K; Stephenson L (2014) ‘It was just like we were a family again’: play as a means to maintain family ties for children visiting an imprisoned parent. International Journal of Play, 3 (2), pp. 169-181.
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Warwick-Booth L; South J; Cross RM; Woodall JR; Day R (2014) ‘Using the theory of change to support an evaluation of a health promotion initiative’. Sage Methodology Case Study Online
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Woodall J; Woodward J; Witty K; Mcculloch S (2014) An evaluation of a toothbrushing programme in schools. Health Education, 114 (6), pp. 414-434.
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Woodall J; de Viggiani N; Dixey R; South J (2014) Moving prison health promotion along: Towards an integrative framework for action to develop health promotion and tackle the social determinants of health. Criminal Justice Studies, 27 (1), pp. 114-132.
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Woodall J; Dixey R; South J (2013) Prisoners' perspectives on the transition from the prison to the community: Implications for settings-based health promotion. Critical Public Health, 23 (2), pp. 188-200.
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Warwick-Booth L; Cross R; Woodall J; Day RE; South J (2013) Health Champions and Their Circles of Influence as a Communication Mechanism for Health Promotion. International Review of Social Research, 3 (2), pp. 113-129.
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Woodall J; White J; South J (2013) Improving health and well-being through community health champions: a thematic evaluation of a programme in Yorkshire and Humber. Perspectives in public health, 133 (2), pp. 96-103.
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Woodall J (2013) Identifying health promotion needs among prison staff in three English prisons: results from a qualitative study. Health promotion practice, 14 (2), pp. 256-262.
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Woodall JR; Warwick-Booth L; Cross RM (2012) Has empowerment lost its power?. Health education research, 27 (4), pp. 742-745.
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Dixey R; Woodall J (2012) The significance of 'the visit' in an English category-B prison: Views from prisoners, prisoners' families and prison staff. Community, Work and Family, 15 (1), pp. 29-47.
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DIXEY R; WOODALL J (2012) Paving the way for the health promoting prison: the role of the prison officer. International Journal of Prisoner Health
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Woodall J (2012) Health promoting prisons: an overview and critique of the concept. Prison Service Journal, 202 pp. 6-11.
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Woodall J (2011) Social and environmental factors influencing in-prison drug use. Health Education, 112 (1), pp. 31-46.
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Dixey R; Woodall J (2011) Prison staff and the health promoting prison. International journal of prisoner health, 7 (4), pp. 8-16.
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Woodall J (2010) Exploring concepts of health with male prisoners in three category-C English prisons. International Journal of Health Promotion and Education, 48 (4), pp. 115-122.
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Woodall J; Dixey R; Green J; Newell C (2009) Healthier prisons: The role of a prison visitors' centre. International Journal of Health Promotion and Education, 47 (1), pp. 12-18.
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SOUTH J; HIGGINGS T; WOODALL J; WHITE S (2008) Can social prescribing provide the missing link?. Primary Health Care Research and Development, 9 (4), pp. 310-318.
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Paterson S; Moore S; Woodall J (2007) Exercise referral and offender management in relation to mental health: an example from HMP Everthorpe. The Journal of Mental Health Training, Education and Practice, 2 (3), pp. 23-24.
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Woodall J (2007) Barriers to positive mental health in a young offenders institution: A qualitative study. Health Education Journal, 66 (2), pp. 132-140.
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Woodall J; Surr C; Kinsella K; Bunyan A (2016) An independent evaluation of ‘Dementia Diaries’ [Online]. Leeds, UK: The Centre for Health Promotion Research, Institute for Health and Wellbeing, Leeds Beckett University.
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Bagnall A; Jones R; Akter H; Woodall JR (2016) Interventions to prevent burnout in high risk individuals: evidence review [Online]. Public Health England.
Available from: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/interventions-to-prevent-burnout-in-high-risk-individuals-evidence-review
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WOODALL J; RAINE G; SOUTH J; WARWICK-BOOTH L (2010) Empowerment & health and well-being: evidence review [Online]. Centre for Health Promotion Research, Leeds Metropolitan University.
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GREEN J; AYRTON R; WOODALL J; WOODWARD J; NEWELL C; CATTAN M (2008) Child Parent Interaction in Relation to Road Safety Education: Final Report [Online]. London: Department for Transport.
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GREEN J; AYRTON R; WOODALL J; WOODWARD J; NEWELL C; CATTAN M (2008) Child parent interaction in relation to road safety education: part 2- main report. Road Safety Research Report 102 London: Department for Transport.
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Maycock M; Meek R; Woodall J (2020) Issues and Innovations in Prison Health Research. Palgrave.
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Green J; Tones K; Cross R; Woodall J (2015) Health Promotion: Planning and Strategies. Third
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Hubley J; Copeman J; Woodall J (2013) Practical Health Promotion. 2nd Polity.
