Untangling the complex implementation process of community-based health promotion: a multiple-case study in the Netherlands
Community-based programmes are a widely implemented approach for population health promotion. Due to the context-dependent and dynamic nature of these programmes, evaluating their implementation is challenging. Identifying key events in…
Uncovering the key working mechanisms of a complex community-based obesity prevention programme in the Netherlands using ripple effects mapping
Much remains unknown about how complex community-based programmes can successfully achieve long-term impact. More insight is needed to understand the key mechanisms through which these programmes work. Therefore, the authors…
Facilitating co‑research: lessons learned from reflection forms within three participatory action research projects
Mutual learning and shared decision-making are key elements of Participatory Action Research (PAR), highlighting the important role of the facilitator to support this. This study aims to illustrate how a…
Development and content validity of an application to assess 24-hour movement behaviors in 0–4-year-old children involving end-users and key stakeholders: the My Little Moves app
Recently, research focus has shifted to the combination of all 24-h movement behaviors (physical activity, sedentary behavior and sleep) instead of each behavior separately. Yet, no reliable and valid proxy-report…
Stap voor stap naar een gezonde leefomgeving voor kinderen en jongeren
Lessen uit de JOGG-aanpak
De JOGG-aanpak draagt bij aan een gezondere leefomgeving van kinderen en jongeren. Maar dat lukt nog niet op alle plekken. Voor meer impact is het vooral belangrijk partijen voor wie…
Correlates of physical activity in 0- to 5-year-olds: a systematic umbrella review and consultation of international researchers
Many children aged 0–5 years do not meet the WHO physical activity guidelines. To develop effective, evidence-based interventions, it is necessary to understand which factors are associated with physical activity…
Correlates of fundamental motor skills in the early years (0-4 years): a systematic review
This review aims to summarize evidence on correlates of fundamental motor skills in typically developing children aged 0-4 years. Methods A literature search (PubMed, Embase, PsycINFO, and SPORTDiscus) was performed…
Correlates of screen time in the early years (0-5 years): a systematic review
The majority of young children engage in high levels of screen time. To inform future interventions, knowledge on correlates of screen time is important. This review expands on previous work…
Evaluation proposal of a national community-based obesity prevention programme: a novel approach considering the complexity perspective
Community-based obesity prevention programmes are considered an important strategy to curb the obesity epidemic. The JOGG (Youth At a Healthy Weight) approach is a large-scale community-based programme for childhood obesity…
Strategies and effects of school-based interventions to promote active school transportation by bicycle among children and adolescents
A systematic review
Background: Promoting cycling to school may benefit establishing a lifelong physical activity routine. This systematic review aimed to summarize the evidence on strategies and effects of school-based interventions focusing on…