Projects
HIV prevention among young women in sub-Saharan Africa: statistical and epidemiological modelling to unite biological, sociological, behavioural and epidemiological science Ghent University
The incidence of HIV is exceptionally high among young women in sub-Saharan Africa. This phenomenon is the result of biological, behavioural and epidemiological factors. Using data from Malawi, statistica land epidemiological techniques will be applied to create a constent, holistic modelling framework for these complex dynamics, and this model will be used to formulate implications for HIV prevention.
Improving adolescent sexual health: studying the process of gender socialization in early adolescence and its association with sexual behavior and health outcomes in later life. A Flemish cohort study in an international perspective. Ghent University
Adolescent sexual health is a major public health concern. Nearly 2/3 of premature deaths and 1/3 of the total adult disease burden is associated with conditions or behaviours that began in youth, including unsafe sexual behaviour.2 The latter is also a major contributor to disability adjusted life years lost for adolescents in nearly every region of the world.3 Contributing to adolescent health is crucial to improve community health ...
Identifying phenotypes concerning emotion regulation and emotional eating behaviour in people living with obesity, type 1 diabetes, and both. KU Leuven
A COMBINED LIFESTYLE INTERVENTION TO OPTIMIZE METABOLIC HEALTH AMONG WOMEN OF REPRODUCTIVE AGE IN URBAN UGANDA KU Leuven
Sub-optimal metabolic health is increasing across urban SSA with no signs of receding, and this is largely attributed to the rising prevalence of overweight and obesity. Women of reproductive age (WRA) are disproportionately the most affected. Maternal sub optimal metabolic health is linked to lifelong intergenerational negative health outcomes. It is suggested that the ongoing nutrition transition in urban SSA characterised by a mismatch ...
Re-thinking the health-beauty paradox to optimise the cardio-metabolic health of women in Urban Uganda KU Leuven
Recent studies in Uganda have shown an increasing trend in cardio-metabolic imbalances among urban women of reproductive age (15-49 years). This has not only been exacerbated by both individual and environmental factors, but also the cultural and gender norms. Which have been found to shape the idea of what a body size and image should be with an increase in overweight and obesity; hence the health-beauty paradox. To alleviate the ...
The beta-cell and the immune system in type 1 diabetes: partners in crime - developing new therapies in type 1 diabetes through better understanding of beta-cell behaviour and use of novel immunomodulators. KU Leuven
The beta-cell and the immune system in type 1 diabetes: partners in crime - developing new therapies in type 1 diabetes through better understanding of beta-cell behaviour and use of novel immunomodulators. KU Leuven
Harnessing the vitamin D system for the prevention and treatment of type 1 diabetes. KU Leuven
The digital PREconceptional Lifestyle assistant in FErtility treatment - a trustworthy toolbox KU Leuven
Fertility related problems occur in 9% of the Flemish population and cause considerate emotional and economic burden. Improving success and reducing the concomitant distress and discontinuation of fertility treatment is one of the most important research priorities in fertility care. Increasing evidence suggests that lifestyle factors (including mental well-being, physical activity and diet) are modifiable factors that contribute to improving ...