Projects
The challenges and needs of adolescent and young adult survivors of childhood cancer and their parents: developing recommendations for curative treatment and long-term follow-up in order to mitigate these problems and needs and / or support Ghent University
The purpose of this study is twofold: to identify the specific psychosocial needs of the adolescent and young adult survivors of childhood cancer and their parents and see which approach, psychosocial services and / or interventions a positive long-term treatment during curative treatment and long term follow-up may promote.
Happiness and Agency in Queer Young Adult Literature: An Exploration of Empowering Scenarios in Literary Emotionality University of Antwerp
Evaluation of dietary practices and assessment of nutritional status and associated risk factors for metabolic syndrome in the young adult population of Rwanda Ghent University
Policy makers in Rwanda have recently highlighted the importance of promoting healthy diets and lifestyle in response to rapidly increasing rates of obesity. This project will provide evidence on shifts in diet and nutritional status in urban dwellers as compared to the traditional diet and lifestyle in rural areas as a basis for a targeted public health policy for Rwanda.
integration for young adults - conducting a study on the impact of research on the wellbeing of the young people involved Ghent University
- The organization of courses of social orientation (MO) in the contact language - Guidance - Through the organization of language courses, the language is acquired partly back refreshed. - The organization of recreational activities, excursions and camps make the coaches get to know the young people. - As the project enters its third year, it is also planned to link a scientific study on the project. The youth of the EFF project one year ...
Transfer and transition of adolescents and young adults with juvenile idiopathic arthritis KU Leuven
Transitional care in adolescents and young adults with congenital heart disease: multi-level analysis of healthcare system factors, hospital and patient characteristics impacting lanck of cardiac follow-up. KU Leuven
Congenital heart disease (CHD) is the most common birth defect in newborns, affecting about 9 per 1,000 babies worldwide. It comprises a wide spectrum of anatomical defects of the heart and/or great intrathoracic vessels that have a variable long-term impact on patients’ health status, functionalities, and overall well-being. While CHD was one of the most common causes of infant mortality around the 1960s, about 90% of children with CHD ...
Between Arts, Politics and Spirituality: Young adults and their everyday politics in post-apartheid Windhoek KU Leuven
This dissertation is an ethnographic account of the everyday politics of young adults in post-apartheid Windhoek, Namibia. Starting from three particular ethnographic encounters I show how young Namibians, through everyday politics, sets the future in motion by challenging the current state of the country. In doing so they create alternative channels for political and social engagement and expression. Throughout I challenge portrayals of ...
Responsible gambling advertising: How to empower young adults to cope with digital advertising for online gambling? Ghent University
Online gambling is a popular leisure activity among young adults; however, excessive gambling grows into an addition for an increasing number of people, leading to negative consequences such as financial debts and psychological problems. Advertising for gambling activities contributes to the social acceptance of gambling and is considered an important factor contributing to gambling participation. While there is currently no total ban on ...
Homelessness among young adults KU Leuven
International studies point to the increase in homelesness among young adults. For Belgium there are no official statistics available to map the size and profile characteristics of the population of homeless people. The recent counts in a number of Belgian cities and regions indicate the presence of young adults. This unique database contains a lot of information that makes it possible to map their profile characteristics. But behind ...