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1. To investigate the presence of risk factors for CVD (i.e. overweight/ obesity, hypertension, diabetes and dyslipidemia,) among the Ghanaian population in Amsterdam.a) To investigate levels of detection, treatment and control of hypertension among…
The goal of this study is to develop and test two tailored intervention programs to stimulate pregnant women to stop drinking alcohol. These intervention programs are a health counseling and a computer tailored intervention. The efficacy of the…
Primary objective:To determine whether moderate alcohol consumption with a meal in different ambiances affects postprandial mood, evaluated by subjective (POMS, B-BAES, PPW questionnaires) and physiological (ACTH, cortisol, TRP:LNAA ratio, ghrelin…
Primary Objective: To determine the effectiveness of a comprehensive lifestyle intervention program aimed at reducing the risk of recurrent cardiovascular events in patients who have suffered an acute coronary syndrome.Secondary Objective:…
Investigate how physical fitness and activity evolve over time in paediatric burn patients, also in relation to function.
To gather information about the development of 1. foot structure, 2. foot complaints, 3. plantar pressure distribution and 4. centre of pressure progression in feet over time in ageing women. 5. To determine the fit of shoes based on currently used…
The aim of the current proposal is to compare the (cost)effectiveness of a 12-month multidimensional lifestyle approach for SMI outpatients to usual care to reduce cardiometabolic risk factors in SMI patients. Secondary research questions include…
The current proposal aims at testing an innovative, implementable, effective intervention strategy towards stopping of passive smoke exposure in children at risk for asthma.
This study aims to investigate whether Survivors of suicide (SoS) experience higher wellbeing as a consequence of taking part in an online support group for SoS.
The ex-prematures have reached the age of 27. How do they cope with the demands and responsibilities of life compared to their peers. Did their health status change? Did new problems arise? Did they get their degree and how does their career develop…
To assess the prevalence of HIV, hepatitis C and B, and (related) risk behavior among hard drug users in care at Mondriaan carecentre for addiction in Heerlen.
Because the increasing fall problem, mainly due to an impaired gait and balance ability, this study will investigate fall risk by detecting fall related movement characteristics. Based on the promising results using accelerometry for accurate and…
To conduct a randomised trial to test the hypothesis that the experimental condition, i.e. the intervention*Gezin aan bod*, is superior to 'care-as-usual' in exerting a positive effect on a number of the risk factorsfor problematic…
To assess the prevalence of HIV, hepatitis C and B, and (related) risk behavior among hard drug users in care at Mondriaan carecentre for addiction in Heerlen.
To quantify the impact of outpatient nurse-led prevention clinics on the risk of future clinical events in patients with symptomatic coronary artery disease.
Aim of the research is the development and evaluation of an intervention to promote the sexual and reproductive health of adolescents who differ in cultural background. Fundamental idea is that sex education is more effective if the information is…
-To test the efficacy and determine the costs of a multifaceted intervention program to reduce falls incidence rate and fear of falling, and thereby improve mental wellbeing in community dwelling frail elders, with high level of comorbidity and…
It will be studied whether the support groups for children (8-12 year-olds) of parents with a diagnosed mental disorder and/or substance use disorder are effective in decreasing behavioural and emotional problems, strengthening competence and social…
The general objective of this study is to contribute to the knowledge on the approach of the Dutch CPA*s. More specific objectives of this research are: 1. To determine the course of the mental health and quality of life of abused children from 5 to…