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View article: Strategies for engaging “hard-to-reach” populations in a panel for digital health research: A qualitative study among experts
Strategies for engaging “hard-to-reach” populations in a panel for digital health research: A qualitative study among experts Open
Digital health technologies are developed to aid individuals in managing their health. Nonetheless, a significant number of these technologies remain neither implemented nor utilized by potential end users. One contributing factor to this …
View article: The Potential Role of AI- and Machine Learning Models in the Early Detection of Oral Cancer and Oral Potentially Malignant Disorders
The Potential Role of AI- and Machine Learning Models in the Early Detection of Oral Cancer and Oral Potentially Malignant Disorders Open
Introduction: Artificial Intelligence (AI) is playing an increasing role in advancing diagnostic processes and decision-making in healthcare. In the early detection of oral cancer and oral potentially malignant disorders (OPMDs), its role …
View article: Tough Men, Healthy Guts: A Cross-Sectional Survey on the Role of Masculinity in the Curaçao Colorectal Cancer (Crc) Screening Program
Tough Men, Healthy Guts: A Cross-Sectional Survey on the Role of Masculinity in the Curaçao Colorectal Cancer (Crc) Screening Program Open
View article: Perspectives of international experts and the Danish citizens on the ‘relevant knowledge’ that citizens need for making informed choices about participation in cancer screening: Qualitative study
Perspectives of international experts and the Danish citizens on the ‘relevant knowledge’ that citizens need for making informed choices about participation in cancer screening: Qualitative study Open
View article: Mobile vaccination units to increase COVID-19 vaccination uptake in areas with lower coverage: a within-neighbourhood analysis using national registration data, the Netherlands, September–December 2021
Mobile vaccination units to increase COVID-19 vaccination uptake in areas with lower coverage: a within-neighbourhood analysis using national registration data, the Netherlands, September–December 2021 Open
Background Vaccine uptake differs between social groups. Mobile vaccination units (MV-units) were deployed in the Netherlands by municipal health services in neighbourhoods with low uptake of COVID-19 vaccines. Aim We aimed to evaluate the…
View article: Risicocommunicatie in het kader van samen beslissen
Risicocommunicatie in het kader van samen beslissen Open
View article: Co-creation of a health literate-sensitive training and conversation aid to support shared decision-making in maternity care
Co-creation of a health literate-sensitive training and conversation aid to support shared decision-making in maternity care Open
View article: Communicating the results of risk-based breast cancer screening through visualizations of risk: a participatory design approach
Communicating the results of risk-based breast cancer screening through visualizations of risk: a participatory design approach Open
View article: Decision-making in breast cancer screening: A qualitative exploration of the match between women’s beliefs and screening information in the Netherlands
Decision-making in breast cancer screening: A qualitative exploration of the match between women’s beliefs and screening information in the Netherlands Open
Information regarding breast cancer screening could be further aligned to prior beliefs by taking into account values, filling knowledge gaps and correct misconceptions.
View article: Letting people flourish: defining and suggesting skills for maintaining and improving positive health
Letting people flourish: defining and suggesting skills for maintaining and improving positive health Open
Background The concept of “positive health” emerged from the need for a holistic and more dynamic perspective on health, emphasising the ability of individuals to adapt and self-manage. The positive health conversation tool helps understan…
View article: Health literate-sensitive shared decision-making in maternity care: needs for support among maternity care professionals in the Netherlands
Health literate-sensitive shared decision-making in maternity care: needs for support among maternity care professionals in the Netherlands Open
View article: Decision-making on colorectal cancer screening in Curaçao - interviews with the target population
Decision-making on colorectal cancer screening in Curaçao - interviews with the target population Open
Background During the first year of the population based colorectal cancer (CRC) screening program on Curaçao, about 20% of invitees participated. This study explored the target population’s perceptions and awareness on CRC (screening), be…
View article: Exploring experiences with stressors and coping resources among Dutch socioeconomic groups during the COVID-19 pandemic
Exploring experiences with stressors and coping resources among Dutch socioeconomic groups during the COVID-19 pandemic Open
Summary The COVID-19 crisis impacts populations globally. This impact seems to differ for groups with low- and high-socioeconomic status (SES). We conducted a qualitative study in the Netherlands using a salutogenic perspective to examine …
View article: How do current digital patient decision aids in maternity care align with the health literacy skills and needs of clients?: a think aloud study
How do current digital patient decision aids in maternity care align with the health literacy skills and needs of clients?: a think aloud study Open
Background: Patient decision aids (PDAs) have shown to be effective in facilitating shared decision-making (SDM) in maternity care. However, many PDAs are difficult to use for clients because of high cognitive demand. Objective: This study…
View article: The Effect of Mobile Vaccination Units on Vaccine Uptake with COVID-19 Vaccines: A Within-Neighbourhood Analysis Using National Registration Data
The Effect of Mobile Vaccination Units on Vaccine Uptake with COVID-19 Vaccines: A Within-Neighbourhood Analysis Using National Registration Data Open
View article: Usage of digital, social and goal-setting functionalities to support health behavior change: A mixed methods study among disadvantaged women during or after pregnancy and their healthcare professionals
Usage of digital, social and goal-setting functionalities to support health behavior change: A mixed methods study among disadvantaged women during or after pregnancy and their healthcare professionals Open
View article: What can We Learn From High-Performing Screening Programs to Increase Bowel Cancer Screening Participation in Australia?
What can We Learn From High-Performing Screening Programs to Increase Bowel Cancer Screening Participation in Australia? Open
Background Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second most diagnosed cancer in men and women and second most common cause of cancer death in Australia; Australia’s CRC incidence and mortality are among the world’s highest. The Australian Nation…
View article: Challenges and solutions in communication with patients with low health literacy: Perspectives of healthcare providers
Challenges and solutions in communication with patients with low health literacy: Perspectives of healthcare providers Open
Insights in the challenges that healthcare providers encounter in serving low health literate patients is lagging behind. This study explored challenges perceived by healthcare providers and provides strategies in communication with low he…
View article: Mobile Health for Smoking Cessation Among Disadvantaged Young Women During and After Pregnancy: User-Centered Design and Usability Study
Mobile Health for Smoking Cessation Among Disadvantaged Young Women During and After Pregnancy: User-Centered Design and Usability Study Open
Background Smoking prevalence during and after pregnancy remains high among socioeconomically disadvantaged women. Mobile health (mHealth) apps with game and social support elements seem promising to support smoking cessation. Objective Th…
View article: Effect of a health literacy training program for surgical oncologists and specialized nurses on disparities in referral to breast cancer genetic testing
Effect of a health literacy training program for surgical oncologists and specialized nurses on disparities in referral to breast cancer genetic testing Open
View article: Smoking cessation among disadvantaged young women during and after pregnancy: Exploring the role of social networks
Smoking cessation among disadvantaged young women during and after pregnancy: Exploring the role of social networks Open
View article: Women’s Participation in Decision-Making in Maternity Care: A Qualitative Exploration of Clients’ Health Literacy Skills and Needs for Support
Women’s Participation in Decision-Making in Maternity Care: A Qualitative Exploration of Clients’ Health Literacy Skills and Needs for Support Open
Shared decision-making requires adequate functional health literacy (HL) skills from clients to understand information, as well as interactive and critical HL skills to obtain, appraise and apply information about available options. This s…
View article: Recruiting ethnic minorities of African descent as blood donors through a systematic intervention development
Recruiting ethnic minorities of African descent as blood donors through a systematic intervention development Open
Background and objectives Blood donors of African descent are essential for the availability of specific antigen‐negative blood, yet past recruitment strategies yielded limited successes. The aim was to systematically develop an interventi…
View article: Communication about breast cancer genetic counseling with patients with limited health literacy or a migrant background: evaluation of a training program for healthcare professionals
Communication about breast cancer genetic counseling with patients with limited health literacy or a migrant background: evaluation of a training program for healthcare professionals Open
Access to breast cancer genetic counseling is suboptimal for patients with limited health literacy or a migrant background due to ineffective communication and lack of healthcare professionals’ recommendation. This study examines the effec…
View article: Unknown, so also unvalued? Blood donation awareness and attitudes of potential donors of Dutch and African descent
Unknown, so also unvalued? Blood donation awareness and attitudes of potential donors of Dutch and African descent Open
Background and objectives Many Western countries face a shortage of African blood donors, while their specific blood groups are needed to transfuse chronic transfusion patients of similar ethnic background. Blood donation awareness and att…
View article: Development of a plain-language guide for discussing breast cancer genetic counseling and testing with patients with limited health literacy
Development of a plain-language guide for discussing breast cancer genetic counseling and testing with patients with limited health literacy Open
View article: Mobile Health for Smoking Cessation Among Disadvantaged Young Women During and After Pregnancy: User-Centered Design and Usability Study (Preprint)
Mobile Health for Smoking Cessation Among Disadvantaged Young Women During and After Pregnancy: User-Centered Design and Usability Study (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Smoking prevalence during and after pregnancy remains high among socioeconomically disadvantaged women. Mobile health (mHealth) apps with game and social support elements seem promising to support smoking cessation. OBJECTIVE…
View article: Systematic development of a training program for healthcare professionals to improve communication about breast cancer genetic counseling with low health literate patients
Systematic development of a training program for healthcare professionals to improve communication about breast cancer genetic counseling with low health literate patients Open
View article: Serious games for smoking prevention and cessation: A systematic review of game elements and game effects
Serious games for smoking prevention and cessation: A systematic review of game elements and game effects Open
Objective Serious health games might have the potential to prevent tobacco smoking and its health consequences, depending on the inclusion of specific game elements. This review aimed to assess the composition of serious games and their ef…
View article: The Role of Health Literacy in Explaining the Relation between Educational Level and Decision Making about Colorectal Cancer Screening
The Role of Health Literacy in Explaining the Relation between Educational Level and Decision Making about Colorectal Cancer Screening Open
Little is known about why educational inequalities exist in informed decision making in colorectal cancer (CRC) screening. Insight into the role and impact of health literacy is essential for intervention development. This study investigat…