A5003074307- Climate Change and Health Impacts
- Organic Food and Agriculture
- Air Quality and Health Impacts
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Agriculture, Land Use, Rural Development
- Thermoregulation and physiological responses
- Misinformation and Its Impacts
- Behavioral Health and Interventions
- Consumer Retail Behavior Studies
- Disaster Management and Resilience
- Rural development and sustainability
- Health Literacy and Information Accessibility
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- Optimism, Hope, and Well-being
- Cooperative Studies and Economics
- Agriculture and Rural Development Research
- COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts
- Psychology of Moral and Emotional Judgment
- Health, psychology, and well-being
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Diverse academic and cultural studies
- Resilience and Mental Health
- Financial Crisis of the 21st Century
- Agricultural Innovations and Practices
UCLouvain
2019-2022
University of Antwerp
2019
Abstract Background Since the start of COVID-19 outbreak, Belgian government has implemented various infection prevention and control measures. This study assessed extent to which general population in Belgium adhered these measures, determinants were associated with adherence. Methods We undertook an internet survey among a sample population, representative for sex, age, socio-economic status province. The questionnaire included demographic, health-related questions, also drew upon...
Abstract Background The expectation that climate change will further exacerbate extreme weather events such as heatwaves is of primary concern to policymakers and scientists. Effective governance fundamental preparedness for response threats. This paper explores the structures European heat health action plans provides insights into key stakeholders, roles, responsibilities collaboration. Methods was a two-phase qualitative study, in which we complemented desk review 15 national (NHHAPs)...
The frequency and intensity of heatwaves are expected to increase in the coming years. To promote resilient cities, it is key have insights populations with low preparedness levels. This study investigated personal characteristics associated heatwave-protective knowledge, preferred information channels sources on this topic cities Georgia. We undertook a street survey among three large Georgia, including capital Tbilisi. collected demographic, socio-economic, medical behavioural as potential...
Abstract Background Since the onset of COVID-19 pandemic, Belgium has been hit by a series surges in number cases. Each these resulted more stringent measures being taken to curb pandemic. This study compared perception and adherence Belgian population at two time periods: September 2020 (survey 1) April/May 2021 2). Methods Two samples approximately 2000 participants, representative for terms gender, age, province socio-economic status, participated an online survey. The survey...
Abstract Background There is an expected increase in heatwaves globally. As such, it imperative to have sufficient levels of heatwave-protective knowledge and behaviour areas regularly affected by heatwaves. Our study assessed this among urban populations Tunisia, Georgia Israel. Methods We undertook a cross-sectional population survey the three countries. The questionnaire focused on obtaining information respondents’ level regarding 1) symptoms due overheating, 2) risk groups for...
Against the background of increasingly complex and diverse agri-food systems, calls are made in rural sociology to no longer describe distinguish food systems based on dualistic oppositions. The aim this paper is understand what extent system actors use different dualisms build their ontological narratives. Based a qualitative analysis, we analyse narratives key Flemish challenges, relation with specific concepts associated meanings, experiences practices. Two distinct emerge that embedded...
To reduce the spread of COVID-19 among population, Belgium has implemented various infection prevention and control measures over time. This study investigated extent to which understanding contributed adherence, personal characteristics were considered risk factors for lower adherence. It consisted a large online survey sample population (n = 2008), representative citizens in terms gender, age, province socio-economic status. The was conducted September 2020, included questions on perceived...
Abstract In Europe, heat waves and extreme are known to cause an increase in morbidity mortality. Moreover, climate change is expected the number intensity of waves, particularly urban areas. order limit negative health impact many European countries have developed plans. The SCORCH project has reviewed national plans 20 countries. addition, face-to-face interviews were conducted 9 countries, involving key stakeholders who partake development, implementation and/or diffusion Combined,...
Detrimental health impacts of heatwaves, including excess mortality, are increasing worldwide. To assess risk perceptions, protective knowledge and behaviors concerning heatwaves in Israel, a study was initiated, comparing attitudes majority (Jewish) minority (Arab) populations. A quantitative survey disseminated through an internet panel, to representative sample 556 individuals (79% Jews; 21% Arabs). Overall, 74% consider problem, 93% believe that heatwaves' frequencies will increase, 27%...