Arnoud P Verhoeff
Biographic Data
| ID | 1726019 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Arnoud P Verhoeff |
| GIVEN NAMES | Arnoud P |
| FAMILY NAME | Verhoeff |
| SIGNATURE | VERHOEFF A P |
| AFFILIATIONS | GGD Amsterdam |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-2439-5233 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 35 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 28 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 35 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2002 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Sugar-sweetened beverages: Consumption, purchasing behaviour, and opinions about policy measures in a nationally representative panel of Dutch secondary school adolescents
Despite substantial public health efforts, reducing adolescents’ sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) consumption remains challenging. While much is known about determinants, the underlying motivations for sustained popularity remain unclear. This study aims to (1) gain insights into the prevalence of perceptions and contextual influences surrounding SSB purchase and consumption in a representative sample of Dutch adolescents; and (2) to investigate ad…
Soft drinks are normal’: Understanding the lived experiences of Dutch teenagers with respect to sugar-sweetened beverages: a qualitative context-mapping study
The study provides comprehensive insights into teenagers' lived experiences in relation to SSBs. It highlights the prominent roles of strong social norms, conflicting beliefs, and the pervasive marketing, easy availability and low prices of SSBs. This underlines the need for a systems approach, applying combinations of effective, integrated strategies that can be specifically tailored to the perspectives of today's teenagers
Fostering societal participation of marginalised people in street-outreach services in the Netherlands
Marginalisation is a multilevel phenomenon in society depriving people from essential rights, resources, and opportunities. Street-outreach services in the Netherlands, like social street work (SSW), support these marginalised people in fostering their participation in society as an answer to their marginalised position in society. We followed 927 clients in SSW over an eight-month period. Clients filled in a questionnaire at three timepoints. We…
The Effects of the Jump ‐In Whole‐School Intervention on the Weight Development of Children in Amsterdam, the Netherlands
BACKGROUND: This study assessed the effects of the "Jump-in" whole-school intervention in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, on children's weight development by comparing children exposed to the intervention and controls from 3 other large Dutch cities. Jump-in is a comprehensive intervention that aims to stimulate healthy nutrition and physical activity in children at primary schools in Amsterdam. In addition, the relationship between the intervention'…
The working relationship between people in marginalised situations and street outreach workers
A good working relationship between clients and professionals increases the chances of better intervention outcomes for clients. A longitudinal cohort study was carried out amongst clients who were in touch with professionals from a Dutch social street work (SSW) organisation. We used a questionnaire to examine client perspectives ( n = 332) on the relational and goal‐oriented part of the working relationship after a minimum of 8 months of contac…
It Is about How Kind They Are”: The Significance of Professionals’ Attitudes towards Caregivers in the Dutch Care System
In recent years, Dutch authorities have attempted to shift from formal to informal care responsibilities to meet an increasing demand for care. There is a growing expectation that social and healthcare professionals will actively involve, support, and collaborate with partners, family members, and others who provide informal care. However, the practical implementation of such collaborations is not yet evident. In this qualitative study, 37 indivi…
Variety in carers’ views regarding care responsibilities from an intersectional perspective
Challenges in keeping healthcare affordable make informal care increasingly important. It is essential to understand the context in which people provide informal care and gain insight into their wishes with regard to the division of care responsibilities. A total of 37 interviews and eight focus groups were conducted to investigate how Dutch carers’ care attitudes are shaped. Results show that carers’ intersecting social positions, such as gender…
Influence of street outreach work on the lives of marginalised people
How Are Children and Young People Engaged in Research on Paediatric Obesity and Which Issues Do They Report? A Scoping Review
The importance of engaging children and adolescents in research is increasingly acknowledged. The aim of this scoping review is to explore how children and young people have been engaged in research on paediatric obesity and which issues they have reported, in order to highlight areas that require further inquiry or action by researchers and health care professionals. There were 13 papers eligible for this review. Methods used included in-depth i…
Lessons from the Field. Caregivers supporting marginalized people receiving social service support from street outreach workers
A Longitudinal Study in Worrisome Sexual Behavior Following Sexual Abuse in Infancy or Early Childhood: The Amsterdam Sexual Abuse Case
Worrisome sexual behavior (WSB) is often described as an outcome specific to child sexual abuse (CSA). Therefore, it is highly relevant to study WSB in relation to sexual abuse, especially in very young children, as it is hard to recognize sexual abuse in children who have limited verbal capacities of disclosing. Over time, literature describing WSB following CSA has gradually broadened. However, a gap remains regarding the long-term development …
How to understand diversity in citizens’ care attitudes: An exploratory study in the Netherlands
The aim of this study is to investigate Dutch citizens’ care attitudes by looking at care-giving norms and citizens’ welfare state orientation and to explore to what extent these attitudes can be explained by combinations of diversity characteristics. We combined two datasets (2016 and 2018, N = 5,293) containing citizens’ opinions regarding society and conducted multivariate linear and ordered probit regression analyses. An intersectional perspe…
Diversiteit in zorgopvattingen
Amsterdam University Press is a leading publisher of academic books, journals and textbooks in the Humanities and Social Sciences. Our aim is to make current research available to scholars, students, innovators, and the general public. AUP stands for scholarly excellence, global presence, and engagement with the international academic community
Deinstitutionalization from the perspective of community-dwelling adults with a severe mental illness in Amsterdam: A cohort study protocol
The study protocol aims at delivering a comprehensive insight into the needs of community-dwelling adults with an SMI based on which ambulatory care and support can best be provided to optimally promote their social recovery and well-being
A System Dynamics and Participatory Action Research Approach to Promote Healthy Living and a Healthy Weight among 10–14-Year-Old Adolescents in Amsterdam: The Like Programme
This paper describes the design of the LIKE programme, which aims to tackle the complex problem of childhood overweight and obesity in 10-14-year-old adolescents using a systems dynamics and participatory approach. The LIKE programme focuses on the transition period from 10-years-old to teenager and was implemented in collaboration with the Amsterdam Healthy Weight Programme (AHWP) in Amsterdam-East, the Netherlands. The aim is to develop, implem…
Weight development between age 5 and 10 years and its associations with dietary patterns at age 5 in the ABCD cohort
We observed differential weight development per ethnic and SES group. Our results indicate that each ethnic and SES group follows its own path of weight development. Associations between dietary patterns and weight development showed some unexpected findings; follow-up research is needed to understand the association between dietary patterns and weight development
The Amsterdam Sexual Abuse Case: What Scars did it Leave? Long-Term Course of Psychological Problems for Children Who have been Sexually Abused at a Very Young Age, and their Parents
Longitudinal research of CSA in infancy and early childhood is scarce. The current study examined the long-term course of psychological outcomes (PTSD, dissociation and internalizing and externalizing behavioral problems) in children who were sexually abused in the early childhood. Additionally, we looked into the outcomes for their parents by assessing PTSD symptoms and negative emotional reactions towards the sexual abuse of their child. We exa…
Informal caregivers’ judgements on sharing care with home care professionals from an intersectional perspective: The influence of personal and situational characteristics
The International Journal of Integrated Care (IJIC) is an online, open-access, peer-reviewed scientific journal that publishes original articles in the field of integrated care on a continuous basis.IJIC has an Impact Factor of 5.120 (2020 JCR, received in June 2021)
Ethnicity and socioeconomic status are related to dietary patterns at age 5 in the Amsterdam born children and their development (ABCD) cohort
This study indicates that both ethnicity and SES are relevant for dietary patterns at age 5 and may enable more specific nutrition education to specific ethnic and low socioeconomic status target groups
Informal caregivers’ views on the division of responsibilities between themselves and professionals: A scoping review
This scoping review focuses on the views of informal caregivers regarding the division of care responsibilities between citizens, governments and professionals and the question of to what extent professionals take these views into account during collaboration with them. In Europe, the normative discourse on informal care has changed. Retreating governments and decreasing residential care increase the need to enhance the collaboration between info…
Overweight and obesity in young Turkish, Moroccan and Surinamese migrants of the second generation in the Netherlands
Objective To examine differences in overweight and obesity of second-generation Turkish, Moroccan and Surinamese migrants v . first-generation migrants and the ethnic Dutch. We also studied the influence of sociodemographic factors on this association. Design Data were collected in 2008 in a cross-sectional postal and online health survey. Setting Four major Dutch cities. Subjects In the survey 42 686 residents aged 16 years and over participated…
Neighborhood socioeconomic deprivation characteristics in child (0–18 years) health studies: A review
Is channel segmentation necessary to reach a multiethnic population with weight-related health promotion? An analysis of use and perception of communication channels
The predominant differences in channel use and perception among the ethnic groups indicate a need for channel segmentation to reach a multiethnic target group with weight-related health promotion. The study results reveal possible segmentation criteria besides ethnicity, such as local language proficiency and time since migration, worthy of further investigation
A process evaluation: Does recruitment for an exercise program through ethnically specific channels and key figures contribute to its reach and receptivity in ethnic minority mothers
Recruitment for an exercise program through ethnically specific organizations seems to contribute to its reach, particularly in close-knit, highly organized ethnic communities with limited fluency in the local language. Using ethnically matched recruiters as motivator, translator, and trusted person seems to enhance receptivity of a health promotion program. An expert is likely to be needed for effective information delivery
Temporary Restraining Orders in the Netherlands: A Qualitative Examination of Perpetrator and Victim Views
Life expectancy and mortality differences between migrant groups living in Amsterdam, the Netherlands
Young Dutch People's Experiences of Trading Sex: A Qualitative Study
In recent years, the subject of transactional sex among young Dutch people has generated a heated social debate in the Netherlands. However, accurate data on this phenomenon are scarce. This article describes the findings of a qualitative study on young Dutch people's experiences of having sex in return for money or a material reward. Thirty in-depth interviews were conducted with young Dutch men and women aged 14 to 24. Participants came from di…
Influence of street outreach work on the lives of marginalised people
Fostering societal participation of marginalised people in street-outreach services in the Netherlands
Marginalisation is a multilevel phenomenon in society depriving people from essential rights, resources, and opportunities. Street-outreach services in the Netherlands, like social street work (SSW), support these marginalised people in fostering their participation in society as an answer to their marginalised position in society. We followed 927 clients in SSW over an eight-month period. Clients filled in a questionnaire at three timepoints. We…
It Is about How Kind They Are”: The Significance of Professionals’ Attitudes towards Caregivers in the Dutch Care System
In recent years, Dutch authorities have attempted to shift from formal to informal care responsibilities to meet an increasing demand for care. There is a growing expectation that social and healthcare professionals will actively involve, support, and collaborate with partners, family members, and others who provide informal care. However, the practical implementation of such collaborations is not yet evident. In this qualitative study, 37 indivi…
Variety in carers’ views regarding care responsibilities from an intersectional perspective
Challenges in keeping healthcare affordable make informal care increasingly important. It is essential to understand the context in which people provide informal care and gain insight into their wishes with regard to the division of care responsibilities. A total of 37 interviews and eight focus groups were conducted to investigate how Dutch carers’ care attitudes are shaped. Results show that carers’ intersecting social positions, such as gender…
Is channel segmentation necessary to reach a multiethnic population with weight-related health promotion? An analysis of use and perception of communication channels
The predominant differences in channel use and perception among the ethnic groups indicate a need for channel segmentation to reach a multiethnic target group with weight-related health promotion. The study results reveal possible segmentation criteria besides ethnicity, such as local language proficiency and time since migration, worthy of further investigation
Life expectancy and mortality differences between migrant groups living in Amsterdam, the Netherlands
Acculturation and use of health care services by Turkish and Moroccan migrants: A cross-sectional population-based study
Some results were in accordance with the popular view that an increased participation in the host society is concomitant to an increased use of health services. However, there was heterogeneity across ethnic and gender groups, and across the domains of acculturation. Language ability appeared to play a central role. Further research needs to explore this heterogeneity into more detail. Also, other cultural and/or contextual aspects that influence…
Uptake of health services for common mental disorders by first-generation Turkish and Moroccan migrants in the Netherlands
About half of the ethnic Dutch, Turkish and Moroccan population in Amsterdam with CMD contact mental health services. Since the primary purpose of specialised mental health services is to treat "cases", this study provides strong indications for equal access to specialised care for these ethnic groups. The purpose of primary care services is however to treat psychological distress, so that access appears to be lower among Moroccan migrants
Ethnic differences in total and HDL cholesterol among Turkish, Moroccan and Dutch ethnic groups living in Amsterdam, the Netherlands
Total cholesterol levels are relatively low in Turkish and Moroccan migrants. However part of this advantage is off-set by their relatively low levels of HDL cholesterol, resulting in an unfavourable total/HDL cholesterol ratio, particularly in the Turkish population. Important factors in explaining ethnic differences are the relatively high Body Mass Index and level of alcohol abstinence in these migrant groups
Acculturation and Psychological Distress Among Non-Western Muslim Migrants - a Population-Based Survey
Background: Political and social developments point at increasing marginalization of Muslim migrants, but little is known about its consequences for the mental health of this particular group. Aim: To explore the relationship between acculturation and psychological distress among first-generation Muslim migrants from Turkey and Morocco in the Netherlands. Methods: A cross-sectional study. Respondents were interviewed in their preferred language. …
DiAlert: A lifestyle education programme aimed at people with a positive family history of type 2 diabetes and overweight, study protocol of a randomised controlled trial
Netherlands National Trial Register (NTR): NTR2036
Ethnic variation in validity of the estimated obesity prevalence using self-reported weight and height measurements
BMI based on self-reports is underestimated more by Turkish and Moroccan women than Dutch women, which is explained by the higher BMI of Turkish and Moroccan women. Further, in women, ethnic differences in the estimation of obesity prevalence based on self-reports do exist and are due to incomplete self-reports in obese Turkish and Moroccan women. In men, ethnicity is not associated with discrepancies between levels of BMI and obesity prevalence …
Young Dutch People's Experiences of Trading Sex: A Qualitative Study
In recent years, the subject of transactional sex among young Dutch people has generated a heated social debate in the Netherlands. However, accurate data on this phenomenon are scarce. This article describes the findings of a qualitative study on young Dutch people's experiences of having sex in return for money or a material reward. Thirty in-depth interviews were conducted with young Dutch men and women aged 14 to 24. Participants came from di…
Comorbidity of anxiety and depressive disorders: A comparative population study in Western and non-Western inhabitants in the Netherlands
Background: Overlap of depressive and anxiety symptoms is supposedly more common in non-Western populations. This can lead to diagnostic uncertainity and undertreatment. Aims: The aim of this study was to assess cross-cultural differences regarding the comorbidity of anxiety and depressive disorders in a comparative population study. Methods: In a random urban population sample, stratified for descent, in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, diagnostic in…
Ethnic differences in the association between cardiovascular risk factors and psychological distress in a population study in the Netherlands
In this cross-sectional multi-ethnic adult population sample the majority of the investigated cardiovascular risk factors were not associated with psychological distress. The association of obesity with psychological distress varies by gender and ethnicity. Our findings indicate that the prevention of obesity and psychological distress calls for an integrated approach in native Dutch women, but not necessarily in Turkish-Dutch and Moroccan-Dutch …
A process evaluation: Does recruitment for an exercise program through ethnically specific channels and key figures contribute to its reach and receptivity in ethnic minority mothers
Recruitment for an exercise program through ethnically specific organizations seems to contribute to its reach, particularly in close-knit, highly organized ethnic communities with limited fluency in the local language. Using ethnically matched recruiters as motivator, translator, and trusted person seems to enhance receptivity of a health promotion program. An expert is likely to be needed for effective information delivery
Temporary Restraining Orders in the Netherlands: A Qualitative Examination of Perpetrator and Victim Views
Overweight and obesity in young Turkish, Moroccan and Surinamese migrants of the second generation in the Netherlands
Objective To examine differences in overweight and obesity of second-generation Turkish, Moroccan and Surinamese migrants v . first-generation migrants and the ethnic Dutch. We also studied the influence of sociodemographic factors on this association. Design Data were collected in 2008 in a cross-sectional postal and online health survey. Setting Four major Dutch cities. Subjects In the survey 42 686 residents aged 16 years and over participated…
Neighborhood socioeconomic deprivation characteristics in child (0–18 years) health studies: A review
Is channel segmentation necessary to reach a multiethnic population with weight-related health promotion? An analysis of use and perception of communication channels
The predominant differences in channel use and perception among the ethnic groups indicate a need for channel segmentation to reach a multiethnic target group with weight-related health promotion. The study results reveal possible segmentation criteria besides ethnicity, such as local language proficiency and time since migration, worthy of further investigation
Ethnicity and socioeconomic status are related to dietary patterns at age 5 in the Amsterdam born children and their development (ABCD) cohort
This study indicates that both ethnicity and SES are relevant for dietary patterns at age 5 and may enable more specific nutrition education to specific ethnic and low socioeconomic status target groups
Informal caregivers’ views on the division of responsibilities between themselves and professionals: A scoping review
This scoping review focuses on the views of informal caregivers regarding the division of care responsibilities between citizens, governments and professionals and the question of to what extent professionals take these views into account during collaboration with them. In Europe, the normative discourse on informal care has changed. Retreating governments and decreasing residential care increase the need to enhance the collaboration between info…
Informal caregivers’ judgements on sharing care with home care professionals from an intersectional perspective: The influence of personal and situational characteristics
The International Journal of Integrated Care (IJIC) is an online, open-access, peer-reviewed scientific journal that publishes original articles in the field of integrated care on a continuous basis.IJIC has an Impact Factor of 5.120 (2020 JCR, received in June 2021)
A System Dynamics and Participatory Action Research Approach to Promote Healthy Living and a Healthy Weight among 10–14-Year-Old Adolescents in Amsterdam: The Like Programme
This paper describes the design of the LIKE programme, which aims to tackle the complex problem of childhood overweight and obesity in 10-14-year-old adolescents using a systems dynamics and participatory approach. The LIKE programme focuses on the transition period from 10-years-old to teenager and was implemented in collaboration with the Amsterdam Healthy Weight Programme (AHWP) in Amsterdam-East, the Netherlands. The aim is to develop, implem…
Weight development between age 5 and 10 years and its associations with dietary patterns at age 5 in the ABCD cohort
We observed differential weight development per ethnic and SES group. Our results indicate that each ethnic and SES group follows its own path of weight development. Associations between dietary patterns and weight development showed some unexpected findings; follow-up research is needed to understand the association between dietary patterns and weight development
The Amsterdam Sexual Abuse Case: What Scars did it Leave? Long-Term Course of Psychological Problems for Children Who have been Sexually Abused at a Very Young Age, and their Parents
Longitudinal research of CSA in infancy and early childhood is scarce. The current study examined the long-term course of psychological outcomes (PTSD, dissociation and internalizing and externalizing behavioral problems) in children who were sexually abused in the early childhood. Additionally, we looked into the outcomes for their parents by assessing PTSD symptoms and negative emotional reactions towards the sexual abuse of their child. We exa…
Diversiteit in zorgopvattingen
Amsterdam University Press is a leading publisher of academic books, journals and textbooks in the Humanities and Social Sciences. Our aim is to make current research available to scholars, students, innovators, and the general public. AUP stands for scholarly excellence, global presence, and engagement with the international academic community
Deinstitutionalization from the perspective of community-dwelling adults with a severe mental illness in Amsterdam: A cohort study protocol
The study protocol aims at delivering a comprehensive insight into the needs of community-dwelling adults with an SMI based on which ambulatory care and support can best be provided to optimally promote their social recovery and well-being
How Are Children and Young People Engaged in Research on Paediatric Obesity and Which Issues Do They Report? A Scoping Review
The importance of engaging children and adolescents in research is increasingly acknowledged. The aim of this scoping review is to explore how children and young people have been engaged in research on paediatric obesity and which issues they have reported, in order to highlight areas that require further inquiry or action by researchers and health care professionals. There were 13 papers eligible for this review. Methods used included in-depth i…
Lessons from the Field. Caregivers supporting marginalized people receiving social service support from street outreach workers
Medicine (26 works) · Psychology (16 works) · Sociology (16 works) · Gerontology (15 works) · Nursing (15 works) · Political science (13 works) · Population (13 works) · Environmental health (12 works) · Ethnic group (12 works) · Public health (12 works)