Vincent Busch
Biographic Data
| ID | 6786510 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Vincent Busch |
| GIVEN NAMES | Vincent |
| FAMILY NAME | Busch |
| SIGNATURE | BÜSCH V |
| AFFILIATIONS | GGD Amsterdam |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-1861-5954 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 21 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 2 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 21 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2012 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Tracking Secondary School Students
BACKGROUND: The transition to secondary school brings academic and social challenges, with student monitoring systems offering real-time insights to enhance communication between students, parents, and teachers. While these systems improve tracking and support, their effects on student autonomy, wellbeing, and parent-child dynamics are understudied. METHODS: This exploratory research examines the perspectives of five students, seven parents, and …
Feeding change
In 2023, the Dutch government launched a national School Meals Program for schools where at least 30% of children came from families with a low income. Reports on children arriving at school hungry led to initiation of the program, which allows schools considerable freedom in providing meal support. Despite little prior experience, many eligible schools adopted some form of support, marking a notable policy shift in the Netherlands. This study ai…
Sugar-sweetened beverages
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…
Process Evaluation of a School‐Based Intervention Promoting Sleep Health in Adolescents
BACKGROUND: Poor sleep health is increasingly recognized as a public health issue. Despite the potential of school-based interventions, few have successfully improved adolescent sleep health. To enhance intervention effectiveness, feasibility, and relevance, it is essential to understand barriers and facilitators affecting the adoption, implementation, and sustainment. This study evaluates these aspects for the sleep health promoting school-based…
Soft drinks are normal’
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
Charge Your Brainzzz
Inadequate sleep among Dutch adolescents is a complex public health issue with detrimental effects on physical and mental well-being. Previous interventions have shown limited or no lasting effects. While systems approaches help to understand and address such challenges, effective prevention efforts require theory- and evidence-based intervention design using behavior change techniques. This study outlines the systematic development of a ‘whole s…
Qualitative multi-stakeholder evaluation of the adoption, implementation and sustainment of the school-based dietary intervention “Jump-in”
This qualitative evaluation provides valuable insights into factors influencing the adoption, implementation, and sustainment processes of dietary interventions, such as the importance of transparent and consistent intervention guidelines, clear communication regarding the rationale behind intervention guidelines, and, stakeholders' involvement in decision-making
Understanding the system dynamics of obesity-related behaviours in 10- to 14-year-old adolescents in Amsterdam from a multi-actor perspective
Introduction and Methods: To develop an understanding of the dynamics driving obesity-related behaviours in adolescents, we conducted systems-based analysis on a causal loop diagram (CLD) created from a multi-actor perspective, including academic researchers, adolescents and local stakeholders. Results: The CLD contained 121 factors and 31 feedback loops. We identified six subsystems with their goals: (1) interaction between adolescents and the f…
The effects of the Covid-19 lockdowns on motor skill development of 6- and 7-year old children in the Netherlands
The COVID-19 lockdowns in the Netherlands did not negatively affect motor skill development of young children in our study. Due to the complexity of the factors related to the pandemic lockdowns and the dynamic systems involved in motor skill development of children, caution must be taken with drawing general conclusions. Therefore, children's motor skill development should be closely monitored in the upcoming years and attention should be paid t…
Promoting children's sleep health
Background: To design a comprehensive approach to promote children's sleep health in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, we combined Intervention Mapping (IM) with the Health in All Policies (HiAP) perspective. We aimed to create an approach that fits local infrastructures and policy domains across sectors. Methods: First, a needs assessment was conducted, including a systematic review, two concept mapping studies, and one cross-sectional sleep diary stu…
Effect Evaluation of a School‐Based Intervention Promoting Sleep in Adolescents
BACKGROUND: This study evaluated the effect of the school-based intervention Charge Your Brainzzz on adolescents' social-cognitive determinants, sleep hygiene and sleep duration and quality. METHODS: A cluster-randomized controlled trial was conducted with 972 students from 10 Dutch high schools. Schools were randomly allocated to the intervention (N = 5) or control condition (N = 5). Outcomes were measured with the digital Consensus Sleep Diary …
A System Dynamics and Participatory Action Research Approach to Promote Healthy Living and a Healthy Weight among 10–14-Year-Old Adolescents in Amsterdam
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…
Child and Parent Perceived Determinants of Children’s Inadequate Sleep Health. A Concept Mapping Study
Many children do not meet the recommendations for healthy sleep, which is concerning given the potential negative effects on children's health. To promote healthy sleep, it is crucial to understand its determinants. This concept mapping study therefore explores perspectives of children and parents on potential determinants of children's inadequate sleep. The focus lies on 9-12 year old children ( n = 45), and their parents ( n = 33), from low soc…
The Unique Extended Selection Cohorts Design for the Evaluation of the School-Based Jump-In Intervention on Dietary Habits
Background : To promote healthy dietary and physical activity behaviour among primary school children, the city of Amsterdam structurally implements the school-based Jump-in intervention in over half of its primary schools. Previously shown to be effective in stimulating physical activity and outside recess play, our study is the first to evaluate Jump-in's effect on children's dietary behaviour. Evaluating the effectiveness and implementation pr…
Perceived Determinants of Children’s Inadequate Sleep Health. A Concept Mapping Study among Professionals
An increasing number of children experience inadequate sleep, which negatively effects their health. To promote healthy sleep among children, it is essential to understand the underlying determinants. This online concept mapping study therefore explores potential determinants of children's inadequate sleep as perceived by professionals with expertise in the sleep health of children aged 4-12 years. Participants ( n = 27) were divided in three gro…
Associations between overweight and mental health problems among adolescents, and the mediating role of victimization
Overweight and obesity were significantly associated with mental health problems in adolescents, and victimization played a mediating role in this association. Victimization and mental health should be integrated into prevention programs that address healthy weight development. Moreover, overweight should be given more attention in programs to prevent victimization and promote adolescent mental health
Associations of health behaviors, school performance and psychosocial problems in adolescents in The Netherlands
School-based health-promoting interventions show promising results in improving various health outcomes of adolescents. Unfortunately, much is still unknown about the relations between health behaviors and school performances, while improving these would give schools a stronger incentive to invest in health promotion. This paper presents the associations of several health behaviors with school performances and studies the mediating effects of psy…
Clustering of health-related behaviors, health outcomes and demographics in Dutch adolescents
The results show that health-related behaviors tend to cluster, indicating that specific behavioral patterns underlie individual health behaviors. In addition, specific patterns of health-related behaviors were associated with specific health outcomes and demographic factors. In general, unhealthy behavior on account of multiple health-related behaviors was associated with both poor psychosocial and physical health. These findings have significan…
Screen Time Associated with Health Behaviors and Outcomes in Adolescents
Screen time was of significant importance to adolescent health. Behavioral interrelatedness caused significant confounding in the studied relations when behaviors were analyzed separately compared to a multi-behavioral approach, which speaks for more multi-behavioral analyses in future studies
Multidisciplinary integrated Parent and Child Centres in Amsterdam
Professionals perceive PCCs as a promising development in the integration of services. Remaining challenges involved improvements at the managerial and organizational level. Quantitative research into the improvements in quality of care and child health is recommended
Study Protocol - an exploratory trial on health promoting schools at Dutch secondary schools
This study will produce an evaluation of a comprehensive health promoting school intervention that combines an integrated approach of schools, neighbourhoods, families and youth health services to improve adolescent health
Multidisciplinary integrated Parent and Child Centres in Amsterdam
Professionals perceive PCCs as a promising development in the integration of services. Remaining challenges involved improvements at the managerial and organizational level. Quantitative research into the improvements in quality of care and child health is recommended
Study Protocol - an exploratory trial on health promoting schools at Dutch secondary schools
This study will produce an evaluation of a comprehensive health promoting school intervention that combines an integrated approach of schools, neighbourhoods, families and youth health services to improve adolescent health
Study Protocol - an exploratory trial on health promoting schools at Dutch secondary schools
This study will produce an evaluation of a comprehensive health promoting school intervention that combines an integrated approach of schools, neighbourhoods, families and youth health services to improve adolescent health
Clustering of health-related behaviors, health outcomes and demographics in Dutch adolescents
The results show that health-related behaviors tend to cluster, indicating that specific behavioral patterns underlie individual health behaviors. In addition, specific patterns of health-related behaviors were associated with specific health outcomes and demographic factors. In general, unhealthy behavior on account of multiple health-related behaviors was associated with both poor psychosocial and physical health. These findings have significan…
Screen Time Associated with Health Behaviors and Outcomes in Adolescents
Screen time was of significant importance to adolescent health. Behavioral interrelatedness caused significant confounding in the studied relations when behaviors were analyzed separately compared to a multi-behavioral approach, which speaks for more multi-behavioral analyses in future studies
Multidisciplinary integrated Parent and Child Centres in Amsterdam
Professionals perceive PCCs as a promising development in the integration of services. Remaining challenges involved improvements at the managerial and organizational level. Quantitative research into the improvements in quality of care and child health is recommended
Associations of health behaviors, school performance and psychosocial problems in adolescents in The Netherlands
School-based health-promoting interventions show promising results in improving various health outcomes of adolescents. Unfortunately, much is still unknown about the relations between health behaviors and school performances, while improving these would give schools a stronger incentive to invest in health promotion. This paper presents the associations of several health behaviors with school performances and studies the mediating effects of psy…
Associations between overweight and mental health problems among adolescents, and the mediating role of victimization
Overweight and obesity were significantly associated with mental health problems in adolescents, and victimization played a mediating role in this association. Victimization and mental health should be integrated into prevention programs that address healthy weight development. Moreover, overweight should be given more attention in programs to prevent victimization and promote adolescent mental health
A System Dynamics and Participatory Action Research Approach to Promote Healthy Living and a Healthy Weight among 10–14-Year-Old Adolescents in Amsterdam
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…
Child and Parent Perceived Determinants of Children’s Inadequate Sleep Health. A Concept Mapping Study
Many children do not meet the recommendations for healthy sleep, which is concerning given the potential negative effects on children's health. To promote healthy sleep, it is crucial to understand its determinants. This concept mapping study therefore explores perspectives of children and parents on potential determinants of children's inadequate sleep. The focus lies on 9-12 year old children ( n = 45), and their parents ( n = 33), from low soc…
The Unique Extended Selection Cohorts Design for the Evaluation of the School-Based Jump-In Intervention on Dietary Habits
Background : To promote healthy dietary and physical activity behaviour among primary school children, the city of Amsterdam structurally implements the school-based Jump-in intervention in over half of its primary schools. Previously shown to be effective in stimulating physical activity and outside recess play, our study is the first to evaluate Jump-in's effect on children's dietary behaviour. Evaluating the effectiveness and implementation pr…
Perceived Determinants of Children’s Inadequate Sleep Health. A Concept Mapping Study among Professionals
An increasing number of children experience inadequate sleep, which negatively effects their health. To promote healthy sleep among children, it is essential to understand the underlying determinants. This online concept mapping study therefore explores potential determinants of children's inadequate sleep as perceived by professionals with expertise in the sleep health of children aged 4-12 years. Participants ( n = 27) were divided in three gro…
Promoting children's sleep health
Background: To design a comprehensive approach to promote children's sleep health in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, we combined Intervention Mapping (IM) with the Health in All Policies (HiAP) perspective. We aimed to create an approach that fits local infrastructures and policy domains across sectors. Methods: First, a needs assessment was conducted, including a systematic review, two concept mapping studies, and one cross-sectional sleep diary stu…
Effect Evaluation of a School‐Based Intervention Promoting Sleep in Adolescents
BACKGROUND: This study evaluated the effect of the school-based intervention Charge Your Brainzzz on adolescents' social-cognitive determinants, sleep hygiene and sleep duration and quality. METHODS: A cluster-randomized controlled trial was conducted with 972 students from 10 Dutch high schools. Schools were randomly allocated to the intervention (N = 5) or control condition (N = 5). Outcomes were measured with the digital Consensus Sleep Diary …
Understanding the system dynamics of obesity-related behaviours in 10- to 14-year-old adolescents in Amsterdam from a multi-actor perspective
Introduction and Methods: To develop an understanding of the dynamics driving obesity-related behaviours in adolescents, we conducted systems-based analysis on a causal loop diagram (CLD) created from a multi-actor perspective, including academic researchers, adolescents and local stakeholders. Results: The CLD contained 121 factors and 31 feedback loops. We identified six subsystems with their goals: (1) interaction between adolescents and the f…
The effects of the Covid-19 lockdowns on motor skill development of 6- and 7-year old children in the Netherlands
The COVID-19 lockdowns in the Netherlands did not negatively affect motor skill development of young children in our study. Due to the complexity of the factors related to the pandemic lockdowns and the dynamic systems involved in motor skill development of children, caution must be taken with drawing general conclusions. Therefore, children's motor skill development should be closely monitored in the upcoming years and attention should be paid t…
Qualitative multi-stakeholder evaluation of the adoption, implementation and sustainment of the school-based dietary intervention “Jump-in”
This qualitative evaluation provides valuable insights into factors influencing the adoption, implementation, and sustainment processes of dietary interventions, such as the importance of transparent and consistent intervention guidelines, clear communication regarding the rationale behind intervention guidelines, and, stakeholders' involvement in decision-making
Process Evaluation of a School‐Based Intervention Promoting Sleep Health in Adolescents
BACKGROUND: Poor sleep health is increasingly recognized as a public health issue. Despite the potential of school-based interventions, few have successfully improved adolescent sleep health. To enhance intervention effectiveness, feasibility, and relevance, it is essential to understand barriers and facilitators affecting the adoption, implementation, and sustainment. This study evaluates these aspects for the sleep health promoting school-based…
Soft drinks are normal’
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
Charge Your Brainzzz
Inadequate sleep among Dutch adolescents is a complex public health issue with detrimental effects on physical and mental well-being. Previous interventions have shown limited or no lasting effects. While systems approaches help to understand and address such challenges, effective prevention efforts require theory- and evidence-based intervention design using behavior change techniques. This study outlines the systematic development of a ‘whole s…
Tracking Secondary School Students
BACKGROUND: The transition to secondary school brings academic and social challenges, with student monitoring systems offering real-time insights to enhance communication between students, parents, and teachers. While these systems improve tracking and support, their effects on student autonomy, wellbeing, and parent-child dynamics are understudied. METHODS: This exploratory research examines the perspectives of five students, seven parents, and …
Feeding change
In 2023, the Dutch government launched a national School Meals Program for schools where at least 30% of children came from families with a low income. Reports on children arriving at school hungry led to initiation of the program, which allows schools considerable freedom in providing meal support. Despite little prior experience, many eligible schools adopted some form of support, marking a notable policy shift in the Netherlands. This study ai…
Sugar-sweetened beverages
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…
Medicine (17 works) · Psychology (15 works) · Public health (11 works) · Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet (10 works) · Developmental psychology (9 works) · Psychiatry (9 works) · Nursing (8 works) · Biostatistics (7 works) · Clinical Psychology (7 works) · Environmental health (7 works)