Sports participation, physical activity, and health-related fitness in youth with chronic diseases or physical disabilities
Youth with chronic diseases or physical disabilities (CDPD) often show reduced fitness and physical activity (PA) levels and participate less in organized sports compared with healthy peers. The purpose of…
Monitoring en evaluatie bij leefstijlinterventies
Monitoren en evalueren van projecten en interventies die zich richten op kinderen met (risico op) overgewicht gericht op het bevorderen van gezond gedrag, hoe doe je dat eigenlijk? In dit…
What features do Dutch university students prefer in a smartphone application for promotion of physical activity?
The transition from adolescence to early adulthood is a critical period in which there is a decline in physical activity (PA). College and university students make up a large segment of…
Kinderen en hun ouders in beweging krijgen en houden
In dit artikel zijn factoren beschreven die een rol spelen bij het motiveren via de Jeugd Gezondheidszorg (JGZ) van (jonge) kinderen, adolescenten (12-18 jaar) en hun ouders om deel te…
Apps to promote physical activity among adults
Background: In May 2013, the iTunes and Google Play stores contained 23,490 and 17,756 smartphone applications (apps) categorized as Health and Fitness, respectively. The quality of these apps, in terms…
Parents and friends both matter
Background: The family, and parents in particular, are considered the most important influencers regarding children's energy-balance related behaviours (EBRBs). When children become older and gain more behavioural autonomy regarding different…
Mediators of the effect of the JUMP-in intervention on physical activity and sedentary behavior in Dutch primary schoolchildren from disadvantaged neighborhoods
Background: Important health benefits can be achieved when physical activity in children from low socio-economic status is promoted and sedentariness is limited. By specifying the mediating mechanisms of existing interventions…
Differences in weight status and energy-balance related behaviors among schoolchildren across Europe
Background: Current data on the prevalence of overweight and energy-balance behaviors among European children is necessary to inform overweight prevention interventions. Methodology/Principal Findings: A school-based survey among 10-12 year old…
Evaluation of nationwide health promotion campaigns in the Netherlands
The authors conducted an exploratory study among the Dutch HPIs (GBI's) to gain better insight into goals, practices, conditions and perceived barriers regarding evaluation of these campaigns. Evaluation of nationwide…