- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Obesity and Health Practices
- Child and Adolescent Health
- Research in Social Sciences
- School Health and Nursing Education
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Nutritional Studies and Diet
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Education, Healthcare and Sociology Research
- Infant Development and Preterm Care
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Public Health and Nutrition
- Health, psychology, and well-being
- Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Diet and metabolism studies
- Reproductive System and Pregnancy
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
- Endometriosis Research and Treatment
- Gender Roles and Identity Studies
The University of Sydney
2025
National Health and Medical Research Council
2025
University of Southern Denmark
2020-2024
Danish National Institute of Public Health
2022
University of Copenhagen
2017
Food Research Institute
2016
Consuming a healthy diet in childhood helps to protect against malnutrition and noncommunicable diseases (NCDs). This cross-sectional study described the diets of 132,489 children aged six nine years from 23 countries participating round four (2015–2017) WHO European Childhood Obesity Surveillance Initiative (COSI). Children’s parents or caregivers were asked complete questionnaire that contained indicators energy-balance-related behaviors (including diet). For each country, we calculated...
Summary Background Socioeconomic differences in children's food habits are a key public health concern. In order to inform policy makers, cross‐country surveillance studies of dietary patterns across socioeconomic groups required. The purpose this study was examine associations between status (SES) and habits. Methods based on nationally representative data from children aged 6–9 years ( n = 129,164) 23 countries the World Health Organization (WHO) European Region. Multivariate multilevel...
Aims: The aim of the present study was to analyse trends in full breastfeeding for at least 4 months across socioeconomic position Denmark over a 17-year-long period from 2002 2019 using parental education as indicator position. Methods: used data on collected between and by community health nurses collaboration Child Health Database, n=143,075. Data were linked with five categories population registers. Social inequality calculated both relative (odds ratio) absolute social (slope index...
Male factor infertility is associated with an increased risk of disease and mortality, which has been related to markers chronic systemic inflammation. The objective this study was investigate the association between male low-grade inflammation furthermore examine lifetime prevalence overall (also including female couple infertility). population consisted 2140 members Metropolit 1953 Danish Birth Cohort who had participated in Copenhagen Aging Midlife Biobank data collection 2009-2011....
Abstract Background Childhood obesity is a global health problem and infancy an important window of opportunity for promoting healthy weight development. In Denmark, community nurses cover most families with new-born child leaving huge potential This study examines parents’ perceptions barriers facilitators adhering to advice from the nurse regarding development their child. Methods Sixteen interviews parents (children aged 0- 2 years) living in Denmark were conducted. Parents strategically...
Abstract Background The overall aim of the Bloom Trial is to develop and test a program promoting healthy weight development during infancy within community health nurse setting in Denmark. Many interventions are poorly implemented, ensure adequate implementation support, previous studies have suggested assess barriers organizational readiness before intervention start. present study for implementing sustaining among adopters implementers. Methods Telephone interviews with managing nurses...
Abstract Background Childhood obesity is a major public health challenge, and it recommended to promote healthy weight development already during infancy. It important co-create interventions maximize the feasibility thus improve chances of successful implementation. This paper describes co-creation process Danish Bloom Trial - an early intervention among children first-time parents. Methods Development trial inspired by frameworks Intervention Mapping protocol. The comprises three stages:...