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Huijg, J.M. (author), Crone, M.R. (author), Verheijden, M.W. (author), van der Zouwe, N. (author), Middelkoop, B.J. (author), Gebhardt, W.A. (author)Background: The introduction of efficacious physical activity interventions in primary health care is a complex process. Understanding factors influencing the process can enhance the development of effective introduction strategies. This Delphi study aimed to identify factors most relevant for the adoption, implementation, and continuation of...article 2013
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Dessing, D. (author), Pierik, F.H. (author), Sterkenburg, R.P. (author), van Dommelen, P. (author), Maas, J. (author), de Vries, S.I. (author)Background Children’s current physical activity levels are disturbingly low when compared to recommended levels. This may be changed by intervening in the school environment. However, at present, it is unclear to what extent schoolyard physical activity contributes towards reaching the daily physical activity guideline. The aim of this study was...article 2013
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Raat, H. (author), Struijk, M.K. (author), Remmers, T. (author), Vlasblom, E. (author), van Grieken, A. (author), Broeren, S.M. (author), te Velde, S.J. (author), Beltman, M. (author), Broere-Boonekamp, M.M. (author), L'Hoir, M.P. (author)Background Two overweight prevention interventions were developed to be offered by preventive Youth Health Care (YHC) in addition to the currently applied overweight prevention protocol to parents of 0-3 year old children. The two interventions aim to support parents of preschool children to realize healthy child nutrition and activity behaviors...article 2013
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van Berkel, J. (author), Proper, K.I. (author), van Dam, A. (author), Boot, C.R.L. (author), Bongers, P.M. (author), van der Beek, A.J. (author)Background: Previous studies have found moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) to be associated with a decreased risk of mental disorders. Although the focus in the field of psychology has shifted towards human strengths and optimal functioning, studies examining associations between MVPA and mental health in general (MH) and between MVPA...article 2013
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Koeneman, M.A. (author), Chinapaw, M.J.M. (author), Verheijden, M.W. (author), Tilburg, T.G. (author), Visser, M. (author), Deeg, D.J. (author), Hopman-Rock, M. (author)Background Major life events are associated with a change in daily routine and could thus also affect habitual levels of physical activity. Major life events remain largely unexplored as determinants of older adults' participation in physical activity and sports. This study focused on two major life events, widowhood and retirement, and asked...article 2012
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Fransson, E.I. (author), Heikkilä, K. (author), Nyberg, S.T. (author), Zins, M. (author), Westerlund, H. (author), Westerholm, P. (author), Väänänen, A. (author), Virtanen, M. (author), Vahtera, J. (author), Theorell, T. (author), Suominen, S. (author), Singh-Manoux, A. (author), Siegrist, J. (author), Sabia, S. (author), Rugulies, R. (author), Pentti, J. (author), Oksanen, T. (author), Nordin, M. (author), Nielsen, M.L. (author), Marmot, M.G. (author), Magnusson Hanson, L.L. (author), Madsen, I.E.H. (author), Lunau, T. (author), Leineweber, C. (author), Kumari, M. (author), Kouvonen, A. (author), Koskinen, A. (author), Koskenvuo, M. (author), Knutsson, A. (author), Kittel, F. (author), Jöckel, K.-H. (author), Joensuu, M. (author), Houtman, I.L. (author), Hooftman, W.E. (author), Goldberg, M. (author), Geuskens, G.A. (author), Ferrie, J.E. (author), Erbel, R. (author), Dragano, N. (author), de Bacquer, D. (author), Clays, E. (author), Casini, A. (author), Burr, H. (author), Borritz, M. (author), Bonenfant, S. (author), Bjorner, J.B. (author), Alfredsson, L. (author), Hamer, M. (author), Batty, G.D. (author), Kivimäki, M. (author)Unfavorable work characteristics, such as low job control and too high or too low job demands, have been suggested to increase the likelihood of physical inactivity during leisure time, but this has not been verified in large-scale studies. The authors combined individual-level data from 14 European cohort studies (baseline years from 1985-1988...article 2012
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Groenesteijn, L. (author), Ellegast, R.P. (author), Keller, K. (author), Krause, F. (author), Berger, H. (author), de Looze, M.P. (author)In the present study, we investigated the effect of office tasks on posture and movements in field settings, and the comfort rating for chair characteristics and correlation with type of task. The tasks studied were: computer work, telephoning, desk work and conversation. Postures, movements, chair part inclinations and comfort rating data were...article 2012
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Biddle, S.J.H. (author), Brehm, W. (author), Verheijden, M. (author), Hopman-Rock, M. (author)The academic study of sport and exercise science has expanded greatly into the arena of public health over the past 20 years or more and Europe has played a significant role in this. It is opportune to review evidence concerning ways to change population levels of physical activity for health. This paper summarises such evidence by using a...article 2012
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Ellegast, R.P. (author), Kraft, K. (author), Groenesteijn, L. (author), Krause, F. (author), Berger, H. (author), Vink, P. (author)Prolonged and static sitting postures provoke physical inactivity at VDU workplaces and are therefore discussed as risk factors for the musculoskeletal system. Manufacturers have designed specific dynamic office chairs featuring structural elements which promote dynamic sitting and therefore physical activity. The aim of the present study was to...article 2012
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Tak, E.C.P.M. (author), van Uffelen, J.G.Z. (author), Paw, M.J.M.C.A. (author), van Mechelen, W. (author), Hopman-Rock, M. (author)After a randomized controlled trial showing that improvement on some aspects of cognitive function was related to adherence to an exercise program, determinants of adherence and maintenance were further studied. Older adults with mild cognitive impairment were contacted 6 mo after the end of exercise programs for a telephone interview addressing...article 2012
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van Genugten, L. (author), van Empelen, P. (author), Oenema, A. (author)BACKGROUND: Weight gain prevention (WGP) among adults who are overweight is an important target in the prevention of obesity. However, little is known about the process from WGP as a goal to successful weight-management. The present study aimed to: (i) gain more insight into this process; (ii) identify cognitive predictors of intention for WGP;...article 2012
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Gubbels, J.S. (author), Kremers, S.P.J. (author), Goldbohm, R.A. (author), Stafleu, A. (author), Thijs, C. (author)Objective The current study examined clustering of dietary intake and activity behaviours (i.e. physical activity (PA) and sedentary behaviour) in 5-year-old children, as well as the longitudinal association with BMI and overweight development. Design Principal component analysis (PCA) was used to identify behavioural patterns. Backward...article 2012
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Etman, A. (author), Wijlhuizen, G.J. (author), van Heuvelen, M.J.G. (author), Chorus, A. (author), Hopman-Rock, M. (author)Background: up till now, the risk of falls has been expressed as falls incidence (i.e. the number of falls or fallers per 100 person-years). However, the risk of an accident or injury is the probability of having an accident or injury per unit of exposure. The FARE (Falls risk by Exposure) is a measure for falls risk which incorporates physical...article 2012
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Oostdam, N. (author), van Poppel, M.N.M. (author), Wouters, M.G.A.J. (author), Eekhoff, E.M.W. (author), Bekedam, D.J. (author), Kuchenbecker, W.K.H. (author), Quartero, H.W.P. (author), Heres, M.H.B. (author), van Mechelen, W. (author)Objective To evaluate the effectiveness of an exercise programme for pregnant women who were overweight or obese and at risk for gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). Design Randomised controlled trial. Setting Hospitals and midwifery practices in the Netherlands. Population Pregnant women who were overweight or obese and at risk for GDM between...article 2012
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de Hollander, E.L. (author), Zwart, L. (author), de Vries, S.I. (author), Wendel-Vos, W. (author)Objective: To examine whether the "Short QUestionnaire to ASsess Health-enhancing physical activity" (SQUASH) and the "Injuries and Physical Activity in the Netherlands" questionnaire ("Ongevallen en Bewegen in Nederland," OBiN) were valid in assessing adherence to physical activity (PA) guidelines. Study Design and Setting: Participants (N =...article 2012
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Prins, R.G. (author), Brug, J. (author), van Empelen, P. (author), Oenema, A. (author)Background: In this study the one and six months effects of the computer-tailored YouRAction (targeting individual level determinants) and YouRAction+e (targeting in addition perceived environmental determinants) on compliance with the moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) guideline and weight status are examined. In addition the use and...article 2012
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Gubbels, J.S. (author), Kremers, S.P. (author), Stafleu, A. (author), Goldbohm, R.A. (author), de Vries, N.K. (author), Thijs, C. (author)Background: This study identified lifestyle patterns by examining the clustering of eating routines (e.g. eating together as a family, having the television on during meals, duration of meals) and various activity-related behaviors (i.e. physical activity (PA) and sedentary screen-based behavior) in 5-year-old children, as well as the...article 2012
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Gubbels, J.S. (author), Kremers, S.P.J. (author), van Kann, D.H.H. (author), Stafleu, A. (author), Candel, M.J.J.M. (author), Dagnelie, P.C. (author), Thijs, C. (author), de Vries, N.K. (author)Objective: To investigate the association between the child-care environment and physical activity of 2- and 3-year-olds. Based on an ecological view of environmental influences on health behavior, we hypothesized that the social and physical environment, as well as child characteristics (age and gender), would show independent and interactive...article 2011
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van Keulen, H.M. (author), Mesters, I. (author), Ausems, M. (author), van Breukelen, G. (author), Campbell, M. (author), Resnicow, K. (author), Brug, J. (author), de Vries, H. (author)Background: Computer tailoring and motivational interviewing show promise in promoting lifestyle change, despite few head-to-head comparative studies. Purpose: Vitalum is a randomized controlled trial in which the efficacy of these methods was compared in changing physical activity and fruit and vegetable consumption in middle-aged Dutch adults....article 2011