A5080286100- Smoking Behavior and Cessation
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- School Health and Nursing Education
- COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
- Health Promotion and Cardiovascular Prevention
- Health, psychology, and well-being
- Behavioral Health and Interventions
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts
- Clinical practice guidelines implementation
- Digital Marketing and Social Media
- Media Influence and Health
- Health Literacy and Information Accessibility
- Mental Health and Patient Involvement
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- Consumer Market Behavior and Pricing
Trimbos Institute
2021-2024
Maastricht University
2022-2024
Amsterdam University Medical Centers
2019
University of Amsterdam
2017-2019
Public Health Service of Amsterdam
2019
To determine adolescent-reported visibility of smoking in different public and private spaces Europe associations between beliefs about the benefits smoking.We used SILNE-R cross-sectional survey data (2016/2017) 10,798 14-16-year-old students from 55 secondary schools seven European cities. Respondents reported for whether they had seen others smoke there last 6 months. Beliefs were measured on a 7-item scale; higher scores indicated more positive beliefs. Multilevel linear regression...
Abstract Background Smoking cessation assistance (SCA) can help smokers to successfully quit smoking. It is unclear what extent hearing about SCA from a healthcare professional associated with using during attempt. Methods We used pooled survey data the 2016, 2018 and 2020 ‘Module Substance Use’ in Netherlands (N = 5928). Multivariate logistic regression analyses were determine association between having heard one or more professionals last year use of most recent attempt year. two models:...
In the Netherlands, adoption of new tobacco control measures is needed to further reduce rates adolescent smoking. Adolescents' support for future could increase likelihood as this provides political leverage advocates. There is, however, scant evidence about what extent and why adolescents measures. We therefore assessed adolescents' a range explored criteria that use underpin their support.A mixed-method design involved surveys group interviews with fourth-year students (predominantly...
Aims: Previous studies have reported a ‘smoker’s paradox’, where people who smoke appear to be protected against Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome CoronaVirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection (COVID-19). This conflicts with well-established evidence that are generally more vulnerable respiratory infections. In this study, we aimed validate the association between smoking and SARS-CoV-2 in general Dutch population, evaluate underlying possible causal relationship by applying modern adaptation of...
Abstract Background Few European smokers receive professional counselling when attempting to quit smoking, resulting in suboptimal success rates and poor health outcomes. Healthcare providers general practice play an important role referring smoking cessation counselling. We chose the Netherlands as a case study qualitatively explore which factors among healthcare with regard referral for organised both inside outside practice. Methods conducted four focus groups 18 telephone interviews,...
This study aimed to assess where European adolescents smoke. Data of 2,140 13-19-year-olds from 55 secondary schools in seven cities was analysed using multilevel logistic regression analyses. Adolescents most often reported regularly smoking 'other public locations (e.g., streets and parks)' (69%) friends' homes (50%). were less likely smoke bars, at school or home when exposed strong bans these locations. Bans on bars associated with regular other locations, suggesting that may have...
Abstract Background Research on smoking as a risk factor for death due to COVID-19 remains inconclusive, with different studies demonstrating either an increased or decreased of among smokers. To investigate this controversy, study uses data from the Netherlands assess relationship between and COVID-19. Methods In population-based quasi-cohort study, we linked pseudonymized individual status 2016 2020 ‘Health Monitor Adults Elderly’ in (n = 914 494) cause-of-death registry 2962). Death 2021...
Abstract Background Smoking cessation interventions often target people that use nicotine products as one homogenous group. However, heterogeneity exists among who smoke and/or e-cigarettes. The aim of the current study was to characterize clusters product users based on their and motives. Methods included 2000 e-cigarettes aged ≥18 years in Netherlands. Respondents were recruited from a large survey-panel between August October 2023. questionnaire consisted questions demographics,...
Abstract Background The Ask-Advise-Connect (AAC) approach can help primary care providers to increase the number of people who attempt quit smoking and enrol into cessation counselling. We implemented AAC in Dutch general practice during COVID-19 pandemic. In this study we describe how was received assess which factors played a role implementation. Methods A mixed-methods used evaluate implementation AAC. Implementation took place between late 2020 early 2022 among 106 (general practitioners...
Abstract Background The Ask-Advise-Connect approach can help primary care providers to increase the number of smokers that attempt quit smoking and enrol into cessation counselling. has not yet been implemented in general practice Netherlands. aim this study was investigate influence a comprehensive implementation strategy on delivery for within Dutch during COVID-19 pandemic. Methods A pre-post conducted between late 2020 early 2022, included 106 (GPs, nurses doctor’s assistants)....