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View article: Parental modelling has a sustainable effect on offspring’s physical activity: the SOPHYA cohort
Parental modelling has a sustainable effect on offspring’s physical activity: the SOPHYA cohort Open
Parental role modelling influences children's PA behavior in a sustainable and sex-specific manner from childhood to young adulthood. PA interventions for parents have the potential for transgenerational benefits.
View article: “Same principles, different decisions”: A qualitative study exploring the attitudes of COVID-19 vaccination among school staff in Switzerland
“Same principles, different decisions”: A qualitative study exploring the attitudes of COVID-19 vaccination among school staff in Switzerland Open
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Switzerland prioritized vaccination for school staff to mitigate the economic and societal impacts of school closures. However, there is limited research on vaccine acceptance and hesitancy among school staff …
View article: Analysing celebrity and influencer marketing of food and beverages to adolescents on Instagram
Analysing celebrity and influencer marketing of food and beverages to adolescents on Instagram Open
Objective: To assess the nutritional quality of foods and beverages (F&B) advertised to adolescents and analyse marketing techniques and persuasive appeals used by celebrities and influencers on Instagram. Design: A content analysis study …
View article: Food Advertisement and Marketing Policies Aimed at Reducing Childhood Obesity: A Review of Existing Regulations in High-Income Countries
Food Advertisement and Marketing Policies Aimed at Reducing Childhood Obesity: A Review of Existing Regulations in High-Income Countries Open
Objectives To identify and evaluate the difference between voluntary and mandatory food marketing policies and regulations targeting childhood obesity and to study the role of media, the food industry, and private associations in implement…
View article: Impact of COVID-19 and related measures on the professional life of school staff based in Switzerland: challenges, strategies, and benefits
Impact of COVID-19 and related measures on the professional life of school staff based in Switzerland: challenges, strategies, and benefits Open
To reduce the spread of COVID-19, schools closed and moved to remote learning in many countries and municipalities. At the time of this study, Switzerland maintained the position that schools should be prioritized to remain open. The state…
View article: Reducing the climate impact of food choices with comparable nutritional quality: a randomised trial
Reducing the climate impact of food choices with comparable nutritional quality: a randomised trial Open
Background Diets largely contribute to the global disease burden, and a third of global warming emissions. We assessed the climate footprint reduction effect of framing the climate impact of diets as a collective action problem (social dil…
View article: Participation in organised sports and longitudinal development of physical activity in Swiss youth: the population-based SOPHYA cohort
Participation in organised sports and longitudinal development of physical activity in Swiss youth: the population-based SOPHYA cohort Open
BACKGROUND: Maintaining physical activity throughout life is crucial for overall health and wellbeing. Yet the age-related decline in average physical activity, a natural phenomenon also observed in animals, poses a challenge. This study a…
View article: Weekend physical activity profiles and their relationship with quality of life: The SOPHYA cohort of Swiss children and adolescents
Weekend physical activity profiles and their relationship with quality of life: The SOPHYA cohort of Swiss children and adolescents Open
Introduction Quality of life (QoL) is an important health indicator among children and adolescents. Evidence on the effect of physical activity (PA)-related behaviors on QoL among youth remains inconsistent. Conventional accelerometer-deri…
View article: A New Model for Ranking Schools of Public Health: The Public Health Academic Ranking
A New Model for Ranking Schools of Public Health: The Public Health Academic Ranking Open
Objectives: As there is no ranking designed for schools of Public Health, the aim of this project was to create one. Methods: To design the Public Health Academic Ranking (PHAR), we used the InCites Benchmarking and Analytics™ software and…
View article: Cross-Sectional but Not Prospective Association of Accelerometry-Derived Physical Activity With Quality of Life in Children and Adolescents
Cross-Sectional but Not Prospective Association of Accelerometry-Derived Physical Activity With Quality of Life in Children and Adolescents Open
Objectives: This study aims to quantify the cross-sectional and prospective associations between quality of life (QoL) and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA). Methods: This study was based on the Swiss children’s Objectively mea…
View article: Chocolate Eaters Do Not Necessarily Win a Nobel Prize—Authors in Special Issues Do Not Necessarily Publish Lower Quality Papers
Chocolate Eaters Do Not Necessarily Win a Nobel Prize—Authors in Special Issues Do Not Necessarily Publish Lower Quality Papers Open
COMMENTARY Int J Public Health, 22 December 2023 https://doi.org/10.3389/ijph.2023.1606967
View article: Building a score of climate change mitigation potential in national food-based dietary guidelines
Building a score of climate change mitigation potential in national food-based dietary guidelines Open
Background The food sector contributes to a third of global Greenhouse gas emissions. Food-based dietary guidelines (FBDG) are policy tools that provide food advice compatible with health. There is a growing effort to include environmental…
View article: Climate Change Mitigation Potential in Dietary Guidelines: A Global Review
Climate Change Mitigation Potential in Dietary Guidelines: A Global Review Open
To achieve global and country-level climate goals, changes in food production and population diets are essential. There is a growing attention to environmental sustainability aspects in national Food-based dietary guidelines (FBDG), but le…
View article: Let's talk about COVID-19 vaccination: Relevance of conversations about COVID-19 vaccination and information sources on vaccination intention in Switzerland
Let's talk about COVID-19 vaccination: Relevance of conversations about COVID-19 vaccination and information sources on vaccination intention in Switzerland Open
Conversations and campaigns should start even before vaccines become available. Our data support interventions for young women and less educated people using social norms and supporting information seeking with news. Trust and risk percept…
View article: Factors Associated With COVID-19 Non-Vaccination in Switzerland: A Nationwide Study
Factors Associated With COVID-19 Non-Vaccination in Switzerland: A Nationwide Study Open
Objectives: We compared socio-demographic characteristics, health-related variables, vaccination-related beliefs and attitudes, vaccination acceptance, and personality traits of individuals who vaccinated against COVID-19 and who did not v…
View article: Factors Associated With COVID-19 Non-Vaccination in Switzerland: A Nationwide Study
Factors Associated With COVID-19 Non-Vaccination in Switzerland: A Nationwide Study Open
Objectives: We compared socio-demographic characteristics, health-related variables, vaccination-related beliefs and attitudes, vaccination acceptance, and personality traits of individuals who vaccinated against COVID-19 and who did not v…
View article: Swiss Cohort & Biobank – The White Paper
Swiss Cohort & Biobank – The White Paper Open
SOCIETY STATEMENT Public Health Rev, 23 December 2022 https://doi.org/10.3389/phrs.2022.1605660
View article: Young people's media use and adherence to preventive measures in the “infodemic”: Is it masked by political ideology?
Young people's media use and adherence to preventive measures in the “infodemic”: Is it masked by political ideology? Open
Young peoples' use of information sources is associated with their political ideology and political extremism needs to be taken in account in conjunction with low trust.
View article: Health Care Professionals’ Interest in Vaccination Training in Switzerland: A Quantitative Survey
Health Care Professionals’ Interest in Vaccination Training in Switzerland: A Quantitative Survey Open
Objectives: Health care professionals (HCPs) play an important role for patients’ vaccination decisions. To counsel patients/clients appropriately, HCPs need current factual knowledge about vaccines and strong communication skills. Methods…
View article: Young people's media use and adherence to preventive measures in the "infodemic": Is it masked by political ideology?
Young people's media use and adherence to preventive measures in the "infodemic": Is it masked by political ideology? Open
Data to replicate the publication "Young people's media use and adherence to preventive measures in the “infodemic”: Is it masked by political ideology?". This publication examines the role of political ideology and political extremism for…
View article: Young people's media use and adherence to preventive measures in the "infodemic": Is it masked by political ideology?
Young people's media use and adherence to preventive measures in the "infodemic": Is it masked by political ideology? Open
Data to replicate the publication "Young people's media use and adherence to preventive measures in the “infodemic”: Is it masked by political ideology?". This publication examines the role of political ideology and political extremism for…
View article: Why Vaccinate Against COVID-19? A Population-Based Survey in Switzerland
Why Vaccinate Against COVID-19? A Population-Based Survey in Switzerland Open
Objectives: This study examined factors associated with COVID-19 vaccination intention at the very beginning of the vaccination campaign in a representative sample of the population in southern Switzerland. Methods: In March 2021, we measu…
View article: COVID-19 pandemic and health related quality of life in primary school children in Switzerland: a repeated cross-sectional study
COVID-19 pandemic and health related quality of life in primary school children in Switzerland: a repeated cross-sectional study Open
BACKGROUND: The COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting containment measures had and still have a profound impact on everyday life. Both the fear of infection and the imposed restrictions can have biopsychosocial consequences. The aim of the p…
View article: To Improve Nutrition and Healthy Eating, We Need to Generate Demand
To Improve Nutrition and Healthy Eating, We Need to Generate Demand Open
EDITORIAL Int J Public Health, 21 September 2021 https://doi.org/10.3389/ijph.2021.1604390
View article: What Influences the Sustainable Food Consumption Behaviours of University Students? A Systematic Review
What Influences the Sustainable Food Consumption Behaviours of University Students? A Systematic Review Open
Objectives: Global environmental challenges demand sustainable behaviours and policies to protect human and planetary health. We aimed to summarize the evidence about the factors related to Sustainable Food Consumption (SFC) behaviours of …