A5059600799- Workplace Health and Well-being
- Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions
- HIV-related health complications and treatments
- Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction
- Resilience and Mental Health
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Community Health and Development
- Occupational Health and Safety Research
- HIV Research and Treatment
- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Health, psychology, and well-being
- School Health and Nursing Education
- Fatty Acid Research and Health
- Family Support in Illness
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Physical Activity and Health
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving
- Occupational Health and Safety in Workplaces
- Health and Wellbeing Research
- Workaholism, burnout, and well-being
- Primary Care and Health Outcomes
- Child Therapy and Development
- Participatory Visual Research Methods
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
Wageningen University & Research
2019-2024
Utrecht University
1986-2024
Sint Maartenskliniek
2024
Financial Research (Hungary)
2024
Association for Language Learning
2024
's Heeren Loo
2024
Imperial College London
2017-2019
Amsterdam UMC Location University of Amsterdam
2014-2017
Public Health Service of Amsterdam
2017
Wellcome Centre for Human Neuroimaging
2017
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected individuals may be at increased risk of age-associated noncommunicable comorbidities (AANCCs).Cross-sectional analyses AANCC prevalence (including cardiovascular, metabolic, pulmonary, renal, bone, and malignant disease) factors in a prospective cohort study HIV type 1-infected HIV-uninfected controls, who were aged ≥45 years comparable regarding most lifestyle demographic factors.HIV-infected participants (n = 540) had significantly higher mean...
<h3>Objective:</h3> To establish whether HIV disease is associated with abnormal levels of age-related brain atrophy, by estimating apparent age using neuroimaging and exploring these estimates related to status, age, cognitive performance, HIV-related clinical parameters. <h3>Methods:</h3> A large sample virologically suppressed HIV-positive adults (n = 162, 45–82 years) highly comparable HIV-negative controls 105) were recruited as part the Comorbidity in Relation AIDS (COBRA)...
Objective: To evaluate the process of implementation an intervention aimed at improving work engagement and energy balance, to explore associations between measures compliance. Methods: Process were assessed using a combination quantitative qualitative methods. Results: The mindfulness training was attended least once by 81.3% subjects, 54.5% highly compliant. With regard e-coaching homework exercises, 6.3% 8.0%, respectively, appreciated with 7.5 score 6.8 score. Appreciation e-coaching,...
Objectives The aim of the present study was to evaluate effectiveness a worksite mindfulness-related multi-component health promotion intervention on work engagement, mental health, need for recovery and mindfulness. Methods In randomized controlled trial design, 257 workers two research institutes participated. group (n = 129) received targeted training, followed by e-coaching. total duration 6 months. Data mindfulness were collected using questionnaires at baseline after 12 months...
The mortality pattern of Seventh-Day Adventists (SDAs) in the Netherlands was assessed during a ten-year study period, 1968–1977. Of 522 deceased SDAs causes death 482 could be ascertained. Standardized Mortality Ratios (SMR) for total (SMR = 0,45), cancer 0,50) and cardiovascular diseases 0,41) as well various subgroups differed significantly from Dutch population. Mean age at life-expectation baptism were higher SDAs, both males females, compared with females. A health survey among sample...
Overweight and obesity are associated with an increased risk of morbidity. Mindfulness training could be effective strategy to optimize lifestyle behaviors related body weight gain. The aim this study was evaluate the effectiveness a worksite mindfulness-based multi-component intervention on vigorous physical activity in leisure time, sedentary behavior at work, fruit intake determinants these behaviors. control group received information existing behavior- facilities that were already...
Developing, implementing and evaluating worksite health promotion requires dealing with all stakeholders involved, such as employers, employees, occupational physicians, insurance companies, providers, labour unions research knowledge institutes. Although is becoming more common, empirical on ethical considerations of scarce. We explored the views involved in focus group discussions we described that result from differences between these views. The were organised per stakeholder group. Data...
Objectives: The aim of this study was to conduct a cost-effectiveness and return-on-investment analysis comparing mindfulness-based worksite intervention usual practice. Methods: Two hundred fifty-seven governmental research institute employees were randomized the or control group. Intervention group participants received an eight-week mindfulness training, e-coaching, supporting elements. Outcomes included work engagement, general vitality, job satisfaction, ability, costs....
Abstract Background Modern working life has become more mental and less physical in nature, contributing to impaired health a disturbed energy balance. This may result problems overweight. Both are significant threats the of workers thus also financial burden for society, including employers. Targeting work engagement balance could prevent overweight, respectively. Methods/Design The study population consists highly educated two Dutch research institutes. intervention was systematically...
Abstract Background Previous studies have found moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) be associated with a decreased risk of mental disorders. Although the focus in field psychology has shifted towards human strengths and optimal functioning, examining associations between MVPA health general (MH) well-being are scarce. An indicator work-related is work engagement (WE). The aim this study was explore MH, WE. Methods In study, total 257 employees from two research institutes,...
Abstract Background Increased monocyte activation and intestinal damage have been shown to be predictive for the increased morbidity mortality observed in treated people living with human immunodeficiency virus (PLHIV). Methods A cross-sectional analysis of cellular soluble markers activation, coagulation, damage, inflammation plasma cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) PLHIV suppressed viremia on combination antiretroviral therapy age demographically comparable HIV-negative individuals participating...
The optimum method of defining cognitive impairment in virally suppressed people living with HIV is unknown. We evaluated the relationships between impairment, including using a novel multivariate (NMM), patient- reported outcome measures (PROMs), and neuroimaging markers brain structure across 3 cohorts.
The aim of this study was to evaluate the perceived changes an innovative workplace health promotion intervention and evaluation. In study, a bottom-up approach taken define central themes relevant outcomes intervention. These were defined together with stakeholders, including employees low socioeconomic position.The consisted series structured stakeholder dialogues in which dilemmas around - by -health discussed. implemented harbor service provider approximately 400 employees. Over two-year...
Abstract Background Large health inequalities exist in the Netherlands among individuals with a high compared to low socioeconomic position. Worksite promotion interventions are considered promising reduce these inequalities, however, current seem not have desired effects. This study proposes ‘moral case deliberation’, form of stakeholder dialogue on moral dilemmas, as an integrated and inclusive intervention for worksite promotion. takes into account three factors that possible underlying...
Genetic knowledge and technologies are rapidly advancing. In order to translate this into public health interventions, it is essential assess stakeholders' understanding, attitudes, views. study we explored the views of 26 Dutch (former) alcoholics, at-risk drinkers, substance abuse disorder service providers on heredity alcoholism predictive testing. Participants, recruited in two cities, were administered semi-structured interviews, which analyzed using Interpretative Phenomenological...
Summary Despite the potential health benefits of workplace promotion for employees in sheltered workplaces, participation is often limited. The aim this study was (i) to understand limited participation, and (ii) find opportunities adapting promotion, such that it better meets needs target population. A responsive process evaluation an extensive multi-component program targeting lifestyle behaviors, financial literacy citizenship, performed a large, Netherlands (&gt;3500 employees). To...
Introduction Health inequalities are rooted in inequality vital resources for health, including financial resources, a supportive informal network, stable living situation, work or daytime activities education and literacy. About 25% of Dutch citizens experience deprivation such resources. Social policy consists crucial instruments improving those groups but can also have adverse effects lead to additional burdens. This project aims contribute the reduction health through (1) better...
Objective Problematic debt poses a considerable challenge in the Netherlands, impacting health and work-related outcomes. Occupational physicians play vital role guiding absent employees identifying risk factors for illness. This study investigates how occupational address financial issues among proposes improvements. Methods Semistructured interviews were conducted with diverse group of 12 residents. Results Thematic content analysis revealed that while do not routinely inquire about...