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Prof. dr. ir. J. (Hans) Brug

Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
CW : Persuasive Communication
Photographer: Daniël Rommens
Visiting address
  • Nieuwe Achtergracht 166
Postal address
  • Postbus 15791
    1001 NG Amsterdam
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  • Profile

    I am professor of Health Behavior and Health Education at the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences at the University of Amsterdam.

    Before my present position I worked as dean and member of the executive board, and before that in different research and management positions  at the VU university medical center in Amsterdam. I am an honorary professor at the School of Nutrition and Exercise Sciences of Deakin University, Melbourne Australia.

    I have also worked for the Dutch TNO Nutrition Institute, the Dutch Cancer Society, the School of Social Sciences of the Netherlands Open University (as dean of education), for the Faculty of Health Sciences at Maastricht University (as professor of Nutrition Education and director of education), and for the Erasmus University Medical Center (as professor of Determinants of Population Health). 

    I am trained as a health scientist and (social) epidemiologist, and my own research was and is mainly in health behaviour, prevention and public health. 

     

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  • Ancillary activities

     

    • Chair of the permanent committee on nutrition of the Health Council of the Netherlands, until 1 September 2018
    • Member of the supervisory board of the Netherlands Nutrition Center, until 1 September 2018
    • Member of the Scientific Advisory Board of  Leibniz-Institut für Präventionsforschung und Epidemiologie - BIPS GmbH, Bremen
    • Editor of the Dutch handbook on health behavior and health education
  • Publications

    2020

    • Van Vulpen, J. K., Sweegers, M. G., Peeters, P. H. M., Courneya, K. S., Newton, R. U., Aaronson, N. K., Jacobsen, P. B., Galvão, D. A., Chinapaw, M. J., Steindorf, K., Irwin, M. L., Stuiver, M. M., Hayes, S., Griffith, K. A., Mesters, I., Knoop, H., Goedendorp, M. M., Mutrie, N., Daley, A. J., ... Buffart, L. M. (2020). Moderators of Exercise Effects on Cancer-related Fatigue: A Meta-analysis of Individual Patient Data. Medicine and science in sports and exercise, 52(2), 303-314. https://doi.org/10.1249/MSS.0000000000002154 [details]

    2019

    • Bernard, P., Savard, J., Steindorf, K., Sweegers, M. G., Courneya, K. S., Newton, R. U., Aaronson, N. K., Jacobsen, P. B., May, A. M., Galvao, D. A., Chinapaw, M. J., Stuiver, M. M., Griffith, K. A., Mesters, I., Knoop, H., Goedendorp, M. M., Bohus, M., Thorsen, L., Schmidt, M. E., ... Buffart, L. M. (2019). Effects and moderators of exercise on sleep in adults with cancer: Individual patient data and aggregated meta-analyses. Journal of Psychosomatic Research, 124, Article 109746. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpsychores.2019.109746 [details]
    • Sweegers, M. G., Altenburg, T. M., Brug, J., May, A. M., van Vulpen, J. K., Aaronson, N. K., Arbane, G., Bohus, M., Courneya, K. S., Daley, A. J., Galvao, D. A., Garrod, R., Griffith, K. A., Van Harten, W. H., Hayes, S. C., Herrero-Román, F., Kersten, M. J., Lucia, A., McConnachie, A., ... Buffart, L. M. (2019). Effects and moderators of exercise on muscle strength, muscle function and aerobic fitness in patients with cancer: a meta-analysis of individual patient data. British journal of sports medicine, 53(13), Article 812. https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2018-099191 [details]
    • Sweegers, M. G., Boyle, T., Vallance, J. K., Chinapaw, M. J., Brug, J., Aaronson, N. K., D'Silva, A., Kampshoff, C. S., Lynch, B. M., Nollet, F., Phillips, S. M., Stuiver, M. M., van Waart, H., Wang, X., Buffart, L. M., & Altenburg, T. M. (2019). Which cancer survivors are at risk for a physically inactive and sedentary lifestyle? Results from pooled accelerometer data of 1447 cancer survivors. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 16, Article 66. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12966-019-0820-7 [details]

    2018

    • Lakerveld, J., Mackenbach, J. D., de Boer, F., Brandhorst, B., Broerse, J. E. W., de Bruijn, G.-J., Feunekes, G., Gillebaart, M., Harbers, M., Hoenink, J., Klein, M., Mensink, F., Middel, C., de Ridder, D. T. D., Rutters, F., Sluijs, I., van der Schouw, Y. T., Schuitmaker, T. J., Te Velde, S. J., ... Beulens, J. W. J. (2018). Improving cardiometabolic health through nudging dietary behaviours and physical activity in low SES adults: design of the Supreme Nudge project. BMC Public Health, 18, Article 899. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-018-5839-1 [details]
    • Persoon, S., Chinapaw, M. J. M., Buffart, L. M., Brug, J., Kersten, M. J., & Nollet, F. (2018). Lessons learnt from a process evaluation of an exercise intervention in patients treated with autologous stem cell transplantation. European Journal of Cancer Care, 27(1), Article e12779. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1111/ecc.12779 [details]
    • Pinho, M. G. M., Mackenbach, J. D., Charreire, H., Oppert, J.-M., Bárdos, H., Glonti, K., Rutter, H., Compernolle, S., De Bourdeaudhuij, I., Beulens, J. W. J., Brug, J., & Lakerveld, J. (2018). Exploring the relationship between perceived barriers to healthy eating and dietary behaviours in European adults. European Journal of Nutrition, 57(5), 1761-1770. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00394-017-1458-3 [details]
    • Sweegers, M. G., Altenburg, T. M., Chinapaw, M. J., Kalter, J., Verdonck- de Leeuw, I. M., Courneya, K. S., Newton, R. U., Aaronson, N. K., Jacobsen, P. B., Brug, J., & Buffart, L. M. (2018). Which exercise prescriptions improve quality of life and physical function in patients with cancer during and following treatment? A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials. British journal of sports medicine, 52(8), 505-513. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2017-097891 [details]

    2017

    2016

    • Altenburg, T., te Velde, S., Chiu, K-J., Moschonis, G., Manios, Y., De Bourdeaudhuij, I., Vik, F. N., Lien, N., Brug, J., & Chinapaw, M. (2016). Interrater Reliability of the ENERGY Photo-Rating Instrument for School Environments Related to Physical Activity and Eating. Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 13(4), 433-439. https://doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2015-0025 [details]
    • Burdorf, A., Smit, H. A., & Brug, J. (2016). Primaire preventie. In J. P. Mackenbach, & K. Stronks (Eds.), Volksgezondheid en gezondheidszorg (8e ed., pp. 151-183). Bohn Stafleu van Loghum. https://mijn.bsl.nl/primaire-preventie/6485862 [details]
    • Chastin, S. F. M., De Craemer, M., Lien, N., Bernaards, C., Buck, C., Oppert, J-M., Nazare, J-A., Lakerveld, J., O'Donoghue, G., Holdsworth, M., Owen, N., Brug, J., Cardon, G., & DEDIPAC consortium, expert working group and consensus panel (2016). The SOS-framework (Systems of Sedentary behaviours): an international transdisciplinary consensus framework for the study of determinants, research priorities and policy on sedentary behaviour across the life course: a DEDIPAC-study. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 13, Article 83. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12966-016-0409-3
    • Chin A Paw, M., Singh, A., te Velde, S., Verloigne, M., van Mechelen, W., & Brug, J. (2016). Physical activity and sedentary behaviour in youth. In K. Green, & A. Smith (Eds.), Routledge book of youth sports (pp. 348-355). (Routledge international handbooks). Routledge. https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/e/9781134469932/chapters/10.4324%2F9780203795002-46 [details]
    • Kalter, J., Kampshoff, C. S., Chinapaw, M. J. M., van Mechelen, W., Galindo-Garre, F., Schep, G., Verdonck-de Leeuw, I. M., Brug, J., & Buffart, L. M. (2016). Mediators of Exercise Effects on HRQoL in Cancer Survivors after Chemotherapy. Medicine and science in sports and exercise, 48(10), 1859-1865. https://doi.org/10.1249/MSS.0000000000000976 [details]
    • Kampshoff, C. S., Stacey, F., Short, C. E., van Mechelen, W., Chinapaw, M. J. M., Brug, J., Plotnikoff, R., James, E. L., & Buffart, L. M. (2016). Demographic, clinical, psychosocial, and environmental correlates of objectively assessed physical activity among breast cancer survivors. Supportive Care in Cancer, 24(8), 3333-3342. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00520-016-3148-8 [details]
    • Kampshoff, C. S., van Mechelen, W., Schep, G., Nijziel, M. R., Witlox, L., Bosman, L., Chinapaw, M. J. M., Brug, J., & Buffart, L. M. (2016). Participation in and adherence to physical exercise after completion of primary cancer treatment. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 13, Article 100. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12966-016-0425-3 [details]
    • Loyen, A., Van Hecke, L., Verloigne, M., Hendriksen, I., Lakerveld, J., Steene-Johannessen, J., Vuillemin, A., Koster, A., Donnelly, A., Ekelund, U., Deforche, B., De Bourdeaudhuij, I., Brug, J., van der Ploeg, H. P., & DEDIPAC consortium (2016). Variation in population levels of physical activity in European adults according to cross-European studies: a systematic literature review within DEDIPAC. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 13, Article 72. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12966-016-0398-2
    • Loyen, A., Verloigne, M., Van Hecke, L., Hendriksen, I., Lakerveld, J., Steene-Johannessen, J., Koster, A., Donnelly, A., Ekelund, U., Deforche, B., De Bourdeaudhuij, I., Brug, J., van der Ploeg, H. P., & DEDIPAC consortium (2016). Variation in population levels of sedentary time in European adults according to cross-European studies: a systematic literature review within DEDIPAC. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 13, Article 71. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12966-016-0397-3
    • Loyen, A., van der Ploeg, H. P., Bauman, A., Brug, J., & Lakerveld, J. (2016). European Sitting Championship: Prevalence and Correlates of Self-Reported Sitting Time in the 28 European Union Member States. PLoS ONE, 11(3), Article e0149320. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0149320 [details]
    • Oosterom-Calo, R., te Velde, S. J., Stut, W., Drory, Y., Brug, J., & Gerber, Y. (2016). Do heart failure status and psychosocial variables moderate the relationship between leisure time physical activity and mortality risk among patients with a history of myocardial infarction? BMC Cardiovascular Disorders, 16, Article 196. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12872-016-0363-7 [details]
    • Roda, C., Charreire, H., Feuillet, T., Mackenbach, J. D., Compernolle, S., Glonti, K., Bárdos, H., Rutter, H., McKee, M., Brug, J., De Bourdeaudhuij, I., Lakerveld, J., & Oppert, J-M. (2016). Lifestyle correlates of overweight in adults: a hierarchical approach (the SPOTLIGHT project). International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 13, Article 114. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12966-016-0439-x [details]
    • Swart, K. M. A., Ham, A. C., van Wijngaarden, J. P., Enneman, A. W., van Dijk, S. C., Sohl, E., Brouwer-Brolsma, E. M., van der Zwaluw, N. L., Zillikens, M. C., Dhonukshe-Rutten, R. A. M., van der Velde, N., Brug, J., Uitterlinden, A. G., de Groot, L. C. P. G. M., Lips, P., & van Schoor, N. M. (2016). A Randomized Controlled Trial to Examine the Effect of 2-Year Vitamin B12 and Folic Acid Supplementation on Physical Performance, Strength, and Falling: Additional Findings from the B-PROOF Study. Calcified Tissue International, 98(1), 18-27. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00223-015-0059-5 [details]
    • Van Hecke, L., Loyen, A., Verloigne, M., van der Ploeg, H. P., Lakerveld, J., Brug, J., De Bourdeaudhuij, I., Ekelund, U., Donnelly, A., Hendriksen, I., Deforche, B., & DEDIPAC consortium (2016). Variation in population levels of physical activity in European children and adolescents according to cross-European studies: a systematic literature review within DEDIPAC. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 13, Article 70. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12966-016-0396-4
    • Verloigne, M., Loyen, A., Van Hecke, L., Lakerveld, J., Hendriksen, I., De Bourdheaudhuij, I., Deforche, B., Donnelly, A., Ekelund, U., Brug, J., & van der Ploeg, H. P. (2016). Variation in population levels of sedentary time in European children and adolescents according to cross-European studies: a systematic literature review within DEDIPAC. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 13, Article 69. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12966-016-0395-5
    • Vik, F. N., Te Velde, S. J., Van Lippevelde, W., Manios, Y., Kovacs, E., Jan, N., Moreno, L. A., Bringolf-Isler, B., Brug, J., & Bere, E. (2016). Regular family breakfast was associated with children's overweight and parental education: Results from the ENERGY cross-sectional study. Preventive Medicine, 91, 197-203. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ypmed.2016.08.013 [details]
    • van Nassau, F., Singh, A. S., Broekhuizen, D., van Mechelen, W., Brug, J., & Chinapaw, M. J. M. (2016). Barriers and facilitators to the nationwide dissemination of the Dutch school-based obesity prevention programme DOiT. European Journal of Public Health, 26(4), 611-616. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1093/eurpub/ckv251 [details]
    • van Nassau, F., Singh, A. S., Hoekstra, T., van Mechelen, W., Brug, J., & Chinapaw, M. J. M. (2016). Implemented or not implemented? Process evaluation of the school-based obesity prevention program DOiT and associations with program effectiveness. Health Education Research, 31(2), 220-233. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1093/her/cyw007 [details]

    2013

    • Buffart, L. M., Kalter, J., Chinapaw, M. J. M., Heymans, M. W., Aaronson, N. K., Courneya, K. S., Jacobsen, P. B., Newton, R. U., Verdonck-de Leeuw, I. M., & Brug, J. (2013). Predicting OptimaL cAncer RehabIlitation and Supportive care (POLARIS): rationale and design for meta-analyses of individual patient data of randomized controlled trials that evaluate the effect of physical activity and psychosocial interventions on health-related quality of life in cancer survivors. Systematic Reviews, 2, Article 75. https://doi.org/10.1186/2046-4053-2-75 [details]

    2012

    • Chinapaw, M. J. M., Buffart, L. M., van Mechelen, W., Schep, G., Aaronson, N. K., van Harten, W. H., Stuiver, M. M., Kersten, M. J., Nollet, F., Kaspers, G. J. L., van Dulmen-den Broeder, E., Huisman, J., Takken, T., van Tulder, M., & Brug, J. (2012). Alpe d'HuZes Cancer Rehabilitation (A-CaRe) research: Four randomized controlled exercise trials and economic evaluations in cancer patients and survivors. International Journal of Behavioral Medicine, 19(2), 143-156. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12529-011-9158-5 [details]
    • Kremers, S. P. J., de Bruijn, G. J., Visscher, T. L. S., Deeg, D. J. H., Thomése, G. C. F., Visser, M., van Mechelen, W., & Brug, J. (2012). Associations between safety from crime, cycling, and obesity in a Dutch elderly population: results from the longitudinal aging study Amsterdam. Journal of Environmental and Public Health, 2012, Article 127857. https://doi.org/10.1155/2012/127857 [details]

    2011

    • Liu, R. D. K., Buffart, L. M., Kersten, M. J., Spiering, M., Brug, J., van Mechelen, W., & Chinapaw, M. J. M. (2011). Psychometric properties of two physical activity questionnaires, the AQuAA and the PASE, in cancer patients. BMC Medical Research Methodology, 11, Article 30. https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2288-11-30 [details]

    2010

    • Martens, M., van Assema, P., Knibbe, R., Engels, R. C. M. E., & Brug, J. (2010). Family environmental factors do not explain differences in the behavioral effect of a healthy diet promotion program in lower vocational schools among 12- to 14-year-old adolescents. American Journal of Health Promotion, 24(3), 182-185. https://doi.org/10.4278/ajhp.08041435 [details]
    • Persoon, S., Kersten, M. J., Chinapaw, M. J. M., Buffart, L. M., Burghout, H., Schep, G., Brug, J., & Nollet, F. (2010). Design of the EXercise Intervention after Stem cell Transplantation (EXIST) study: a randomized controlled trial to evaluate the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of a individualized high intensity physical exercise program on fitness and fatigue in patients with multiple myeloma or (non-) Hodgkin's lymphoma treated with high dose chemotherapy and autologous stem cell transplantation. BMC Cancer, 10(1), 671. https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2407-10-671 [details]

    2009

    • de Bruijn, G. J., Brug, J., & van Lenthe, F. J. (2009). Neuroticism, Conscientiousness and fruit consumption: exploring mediator and moderator effects in the Theory of Planned Behaviour. Psychology & Health, 24(9), 1051-1069. https://doi.org/10.1080/08870440802428241 [details]

    2008

    • de Bruijn, G. J., Kroeze, W., Oenema, O., & Brug, J. (2008). Saturated fat consumption and the Theory of Planned Behaviour: exploring additive and interactive effects of habit strength. Appetite, 51(2), 318-323. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.appet.2008.03.012 [details]

    2007

    • Kremers, S. P. J., de Bruijn, G. J., Droomers, M., van Lenthe, F., & Brug, J. (2007). Moderators of environmental intervention effects on diet and activity in youth. American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 32(2), 163-172. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.amepre.2006.10.006 [details]
    • de Bruijn, G. J., Kremers, S. P. J., de Vet, E., de Nooijer, J., van Mechelen, W., & Brug, J. (2007). Does habit strength moderate the intention-behaviour relationship in the Theory of planned behaviour? The case of fruit consumption. Psychology & Health, 22(8), 899-916. https://doi.org/10.1080/14768320601176113 [details]
    • de Bruijn, G. J., Kremers, S. P. J., de Vries, H., van Mechelen, W., & Brug, J. (2007). Associations of social-environmental and individual-level factors with adolescent soft drink consumption: results from the SMILE study. Health Education Research, 22(2), 227-237. https://doi.org/10.1093/her/cyl066 [details]

    2006

    • de Bruijn, G-J., Kremers, S. P. J., Lensvelt-Mulders, G., de Vries, H., van Mechelen, W., & Brug, J. (2006). Modeling individual and physical environmental factors with adolescent physical activity. American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 30(6), 507-512. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.amepre.2006.03.001

    2016

    • Brug, J. (2016). Childhood Obesity Prevention: What Do We Need and How Are We Doing? A European Perspective. Hormone research in paediatrics, 86(Suppl. 1), 8. Article S6.3. https://doi.org/10.1159/000449142 [details]
    • Pischke, C. R., Muellmann, S., Steenbock, B., Zeeb, H., De Cocker, K., De Craemer, M., Hayes, C., O'Shea, M. P., Horodyska, K., Bell, J., Luszczynska, A., Roos, G., Langøien, L. J., Rugseth, G., Terragni, L., De Bourdeaudhuij, I., & Brug, J. (2016). Views of policy makers and intervention implementes on factors facilitating the implementation and transferability of interventions and policies for the promotion of physical activity and a healthy diet in Europe. International Journal of Behavioral Medicine, 23(S1), S226. Article O697. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12529-016-9586-3
    • Sleddens, E. F. C., Kroeze, W., Kohl, L. F. M., Bolten, L. M., Velema, E., Kaspers, P. J., Brug, J., & Kremers, S. P. J. (2016). Determinants of Dietary Behavior Among Youth: An Umbrella Review. In A. Hassan (Ed.), Pediatric Behavioral Nutrition Factors: environment, education, and self-regulation (pp. 3-36). Apple Academic Press. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781315365732-2

    2006

    • Kamphuis, C. B. M., Giskes, K., de Bruijn, G. J., Brug, J., & van Lenthe, F. J. (2006). Environmental determinants of fruit and vegetable consumption among adults: A systematic review. British Journal of Nutrition, 96(4), 620-635. https://doi.org/10.1079/BJN20061896
    • Kremers, S. P. J., de Bruijn, G. J., Visscher, T. L. S., van Mechelen, W., de Vries, N. K., & Brug, J. (2006). Environmental influences on energy-balance related behaviors: A dual-process view. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 3, Article 9. https://doi.org/10.1186/1479-5868-3-9

    2017

    • Lakerveld, J., Hart, E., McKee, M., Oppert, J. M., Charreire, H., Rutter, H., Veenhoven, R., Bardos, H., Compernolle, S., De Bourdeaudhuij, I., Brug, J., & Mackenbach, J. D. (2017). Contextual correlates of happiness in European adults - the SPOTLIGHT study. European Journal of Public Health, 27(Suppl. 3), 176. https://doi.org/10.1093/eurpub/ckx187.451
    • Lakerveld, J., den Braver, N. R., den Braver, N. R., Rutters, F., Schoonmade, L. J., Brug, J., & Beulens, J. W. J. (2017). Built environmental characteristics and diabetes: a systematic review and meta-analysis. European Journal of Public Health, 27(Suppl. 3), 264. https://doi.org/10.1093/eurpub/ckx187.701

    2007

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