Background: In the Netherlands, 81% of mothers initiate breastfeeding. After one month the percentage of mothers still breastfeeding drops, despite positive intentions. Little is known about women’s perceptions of breastfeeding during the period of intention. Aim: This qualitative study aimed to gain …

The purpose of this study was to identify predictors of oral hygiene behaviour (OHB) based on the Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB) among dental care seekers in two cultural different regions: the Caribbean (Aruba/Bonaire) and Nepal. In addition, measures of oral health knowledge (OHK) and the expected …

Samenvatting 'Gelegenheid alléén maakt nog geen dief' Inleiding Winkeldiefstal -diefstal van koopwaar uit een winkel, door bezoekers, gedurende openingstijd- heeft de Nederlandse detailhandel in 2009 325 miljoen euro gekost, exclusief de kosten voor preventie en nasleep van diefstallen. Behalve vanuit …

Background: Cardiovascular risk factors are associated with physical fitness and, to a lesser extent, physical activity. Lifestyle interventions directed at enhancing physical fitness in order to decrease the risk of cardiovascular diseases should be extended. To enable the development of effective lifestyle …