A5102954963- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Employment and Welfare Studies
- Migration, Policy, and Dickens Studies
- Education in Diverse Contexts
- Dutch Social and Cultural Studies
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Migration and Labor Dynamics
- Healthcare Systems and Reforms
- Climate Change and Health Impacts
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- European Law and Migration
- Social and Cultural Dynamics
- Primary Care and Health Outcomes
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Global Health Care Issues
- Disaster Response and Management
- Family Caregiving in Mental Illness
- Migration, Identity, and Health
- Healthcare innovation and challenges
- Sports, Gender, and Society
- Child Development and Digital Technology
- Public Health Policies and Education
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Evaluation and Performance Assessment
Instituut voor Tropische Geneeskunde
2021-2024
Research Institute for Tropical Medicine
2022-2024
University of Antwerp
2010-2023
University of Lubumbashi
2023
AZ Klina
2020
KU Leuven
2014
Most studies of interaction patterns international students focus on 'degree mobility' and flows from 'non-Western' towards 'Western' countries. Nevertheless, in Europe, the shorter alternative 'credit is more prevalent. However, empirical evidence social network formation within this specific group remains limited. Therefore, article, we study who for a delineated period another European country, based research project conducted Austria, Belgium, Italy, Norway, Poland UK. The results show...
Introduction: This paper explores the development of Realist Implementation Action Research Lab (RIAL), a participatory learning site aimed at addressing health disparities among Adivasi communities in India. Despite national improvements, Adivasis face significant inequities. RIAL employs realist-inspired, theory-driven design to co-create solutions with communities, fostering collaboration diverse stakeholders. The discusses insights from establishment RIAL, focusing on strategies...
Abstract Background Mental health problems often remain undetected and untreated. Prior research suggests that this is mainly due to a lack of need-perception attitudinal barriers. The aim study examine unmet mental needs using both clinically assessed self-perceived approach in Belgian province. Methods A cross-sectional survey with weighted representative sample 1208 individuals aged 15 – 80 years old was carried out 2021 the province Antwerp (Belgium). were defined as positive symptom...
Abstract Background An unmet mental health need exists when someone has a problem but doesn’t receive formal care, or the care received is insufficient inadequate. Epidemiological research identified both structural and attitudinal barriers to which lead needs, reviewed literature shown gaps in qualitative on needs. This study aimed explore needs general population from perspective of professionals working with vulnerable groups. Methods Four focus group discussions two interviews 34...
Abstract Background The integration of mental health into primary care—i.e., the process by which a range essential care and services are made available in existing multipurpose settings that did not previously provide them—can be facilitated or hindered several system factors still poorly understood. This study aimed to identify facilitators barriers Democratic Republic Congo (DRC) improve success rate programs. Methods We conducted multimethod, cross-sectional exploratory study....
Background Integrating mental health care into the primary system is an important policy option in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). From perspective integration district services, this study analyzed existing demand and supply Tshamilemba, which located Lubumbashi, second largest city DRC. We critically examined district’s operational response capacity to address health. Methods A multimethod cross-sectional exploratory was carried out. conducted a documentary review (including analysis...
In a global context, the pernicious effects of colonialism and coloniality are increasingly being recognised in many sectors. As result, calls to reverse colonial aphasia amnesia, decolonise, getting stronger. This raises number questions, particularly for entities that acted as agents (previous) colonising countries worked further progress project: What does decolonisation mean such historically entities? How can they confront their (forgotten) arsonist past while addressing current role...
In order to sustainably scale-up antiretroviral treatment (ART), South Africa needs develop an efficient and effective implementation strategy, based on the best available scientific evidence. This article aims bridge this knowledge gap first by describing progress has made in fight against HIV/AIDS terms of virological efficacy, survival rates retention care, second identifying potential remaining impediments a durable sustainable policy response epidemic. The study findings demonstrate...
In the twentieth century, Emirdağ (Turkey) witnessed extensive emigration and is now home to ‘zero generation’: a group of elderly people who stayed behind when their children moved abroad. We investigate how these people, with at least one child left country, evaluate situation as they have grown older. Using fieldwork observations in-depth interviews, we found that this mainly associated migration offspring loneliness exclusion from society, due separation changes in traditional family...
Recently, societal and academic attention toward the topic of Roma integration has been increasing. With this article we aim to make a contribution domain educational research. We explore strategies that schools can adopt improve involvement parents. Using theory-based stakeholder evaluation, more specifically analyse how organizational model primary school contributes establishment trust between both parties. The results show theoretical principles guiding daily practices interventions are...
Abstract Background The integration of mental health into primary care—i.e., the process by which a range essential care and services are made available in existing multipurpose settings that did not previously provide them—can be facilitated or hindered several system factors still poorly understood. This study aimed to identify facilitators barriers Democratic Republic Congo (DRC) improve success rate programs. Methods We conducted multimethod, cross-sectional exploratory study....
Abstract Background : Many people with mental health problems do not receive appropriate care, resulting in a considerable level of unmet needs. Epidemiological research has shown that some are at increased risk for needs and identified both structural attitudinal barriers to care. However, epidemiological studies may provide the complete picture qualitative about is scarce. This study aimed explore general population from perspectives professionals working vulnerable groups. Methods Four...
Abstract Background: An unmet mental health need exists when someone has a problem but doesn’t receive formal care, or the care received is insufficient inadequate. Epidemiological research identified both structural and attitudinal barriers to which lead needs, reviewed literature shown gaps in qualitative on needs. This study aimed explore needs general population from perspective of professionals working with vulnerable groups. Methods: Four focus group discussions two interviews 34...
Abstract Background : An unmet mental health need exists when someone has a problem but does not receive formal care, or the care received is insufficient inadequate. Epidemiological research identified both structural and attitudinal barriers to which lead needs, reviewed literature shown gaps in qualitative on needs. This study aimed explore needs general population from perspective of professionals working with vulnerable groups. Methods Four focus group discussions two interviews 34...
Abstract Objective The study of care trajectories psychiatric patients across hospitals was previously not possible in Belgium as each hospital stores its data autonomously, and government-related registrations do contain a unique identifier or are incomplete. A new longitudinal database called iPSYcare (Improved Psychiatric Care Research) therefore constructed 2021, links the electronic medical records units eight Antwerp Province, Belgium. provides wide range information on patients,...