Specialization
PhD Candidate in the PIECES project. The main purpose of this project is to adapt and implement existing evidence-based PCP's (primary cancer prevention programmes) to improve implementation outcomes and by that, improve reach and effectiveness of primary prevention programmes in real-world settings. We will address a wide range of risk factors and focus on specific behavior change mechanisms that promote healthy behaviors associated with a reduction of cancer incidence among the European Union (EU) population and beyond. The tool will include a comprehensive repository of PCP programs, including Theories of Change, along with materials aimed to adapt these programs to local needs and cultural limitations.
Previous projects as Junior Researcher:
1. To what extent does the care provided by the youth health care system Amsterdam meet the standards for diversity-responsive care (LIKE- study)?
2. Higher burden of COVID-19 in people with a Turkish, Moroccan, Surinam and Ghanaian background in the Netherlands: exploring healthcare seeking behaviors for COVID-19 related complaints (HELIUS-study).
Focus of research
My ambition is to contribute to solving health problems worldwide by conducting and coordinating academic health science and practicing implementation science. I have a special interest in researching behavior and psychosocial behavioral determinants, prevention, and health inequalities between groups, as this is where the most health gains can be achieved. Hereby, a diversity-responsive approach is crucial to me, as I believe that every individual deserves equal opportunities for both mental and physical health.