Research Output per year
Personal profile
Research interests
I am University Research Chair professor at Amsterdam UMC (location VUmc) in Amsterdam. In my research I take a true translational approach from science to society by combining my scientific expertise in human movement science and epidemiology resulting in innovative studies in real-world situations. My research focuses on determinants and health consequences of physical activity (PA) and sedentary behaviour (SB) in youth, with a strong interest in underlying mechanisms and innovations in risk factor research. I am acknowledged for my innovations in methodology (e.g. mediation analyses, participatory action methods with children). Recently I developed novel analytical methods of accelerometer data providing detailed, unique information on SB and PA patterns.
I chair the section ‘Child Health & Care Research’ within Amsterdam UMC (location VUmc). I am vice-chair of the Academic Collaborative Center ´Child Public Health´, a fruitful collaboration between VU University Medical Center and five Municipal Health Services in North-Holland aiming to improve evidence-based Child Health Care practice. In addition, I have been chosen as one of the two programme directors of the research program Health Behaviours and Chronic Diseases of the Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, an alliance between AMC and VU/VUmc. Furthermore, I am currently serving my two-year term as President of the International Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity (ISBNPA).
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, Wageningen University
Network
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Research Output
Effects of the Active Smarter Kids (ASK) physical activity intervention on cardiometabolic risk factors in children: A cluster-randomized controlled trial
Stavnsbo, M., Aadland, E., Anderssen, S. A., Chinapaw, M., Steene-Johannessen, J., Andersen, L. B. & Resaland, G. K., Jan 2020, In : Preventive Medicine. 130, 105868.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
Open Access
From accelerometer output to physical activity intensities in breast cancer patients
Sweegers, M. G., Buffart, L. M., Huijsmans, R. J., Konings, I. R., van Zweeden, A. A., Brug, J., Chinapaw, M. J. M. & Altenburg, T. M., 1 Feb 2020, In : Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport. 23, 2, p. 176-181 6 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
Potential determinants during ‘the first 1000 days of life’ of sleep problems in school-aged children
Harskamp-van Ginkel, M. W., Kool, R. E., van Houtum, L., Belmon, L. S., Huss, A., Chinapaw, M. J. M. & Vrijkotte, T. G. M., May 2020, In : Sleep Medicine. 69, p. 135-144 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
Psychometric evaluation of two short versions of the Revised Child Anxiety and Depression Scale
Klaufus, L., Verlinden, E., Van Der Wal, M., Kösters, M., Cuijpers, P. & Chinapaw, M., 5 Feb 2020, In : BMC Psychiatry. 20, 1, 47.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
Open Access
The Unique Extended Selection Cohorts Design for the Evaluation of the School-Based Jump-In Intervention on Dietary Habits: A Study Protocol
Takens, FE., Busch, V., Ujcic-Voortman, JK., van Eijsden, M. & Chinapaw, MJM., 11 Feb 2020, In : International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 17, 4, 1145.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
Open Access
Activities
Sarphati Amsterdam symposium
Manou Anselma (Speaker), Teatske Altenburg (Speaker), Mai Chinapaw (Speaker)14 Feb 2020
Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
Sports participation, psychosocial health and health-related quality of life. A cross-sectional and longitudinal study in Dutch primary school children
Mai Chinapaw (Examiner)Jun 2019 → …
Activity: Examination
International Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity (External organisation)
Mai Chinapaw (Chair)2019 → 2021
Activity: Membership › Membership of board
Confusion, Contradiction and Consternation – Promoting physical activity or reducing sedentary behaviour for child health?
Mai Chinapaw (Speaker)Jan 2019 → …
Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
The Weight of Depression. Epidemiological studies into obesity, dietary intake and mental health
Mai Chinapaw (Examiner)Feb 2019 → …
Activity: Examination
Press / Media
Het tackelen van overgewicht begint al op het speelplein
25/02/2019
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
Waarom in Amsterdam wel minder kinderen met overgewicht zijn
01/06/2018
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Interview
Energiedrank verdwijnt uit Noord-Hollandse ziekenhuizen
10/02/2018
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment