Abawi, O.; Welling, M.S.; Eynde, E.; Rossum, E.F.C.; Halberstadt, J.; Akker, E.L.T.; Voorn, B. COVID ‐19 Related Anxiety in Children and Adolescents with Severe Obesity: A Mixed‐methods Study. Clin. Obes. 2020, 10, 1–6, doi:10.1111/cob.12412.

Grootens-Wiegers, P.; van den Eynde, E.; Halberstadt, J.; Seidell, J.C.; Dedding, C. The “Stages Towards Completion Model”: What Helps and Hinders Children with Overweight or Obesity and Their Parents to Be Guided towards, Adhere to and Complete a Group Lifestyle Intervention. Int. J. Qual. Stud. Health Well-being 2020, 15, doi:10.1080/17482631.2020.1735093.

Koetsier, L.W.; van Mil, M.M.A.; Eilander, M.M.A.; van den Eynde, E.; Baan, C.A.; Seidell, J.C.; Halberstadt, J. Conducting a Psychosocial and Lifestyle Assessment as Part of an Integrated Care Approach for Childhood Obesity: Experiences, Needs and Wishes of Dutch Healthcare Professionals. BMC Health Serv. Res. 2021, 21, 1–11, doi:10.1186/s12913-021-06635-6.

Waterlander, W.E.; Pinzon, A.L.; Verhoeff, A.; Den Hertog, K.; Altenburg, T.; Dijkstra, C.; Halberstadt, J.; Hermans, R.; Renders, C.; Seidell, J.; et al. A System Dynamics and Participatory Action Research Approach to Promote Healthy Living and a Healthy Weight among 10–14-Year-Old Adolescents in Amsterdam: The LIKE Programme. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2020, 17, 1–18, doi:10.3390/ijerph17144928.

Waterlander, W.E.; Singh, A.; Altenburg, T.; Dijkstra, C.; Luna Pinzon, A.; Anselma, M.; Busch, V.; van Houtum, L.; Emke, H.; Overman, M.L.; et al. Understanding Obesity-Related Behaviors in Youth from a Systems Dynamics Perspective: The Use of Causal Loop Diagrams. Obes. Rev. 2021, 22, 1–16, doi:10.1111/obr.13185.

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Additional publications are being prepared…

Process and impact evaluation of the LIKE-approach

In this working group the LIKE-approach is evaluated from a system dynamic framework. The central question here is whether or not the approach has made a difference for the young people in Amsterdam East. In the effect evaluation we use data that are collected in the Sarphati Cohort among all children in Amsterdam. Using these data, we can examine how the lifestyle and weight status of children in East develops compared to those in other parts of the city. In this way we will gain insight into the effect of the LIKE-approach.

Luna Pinzon, A.; Stronks, K.; Dijkstra, C.; Renders, C.; Altenburg, T.; den Hertog, K.; Kremers, S.P.J.; Chinapaw, M.J.M.; Verhoeff, A.P.; Waterlander, W. The ENCOMPASS Framework: A Practical Guide for the Evaluation of Public Health Programmes in Complex Adaptive Systems. Int. J. Behav. Nutr. Phys. Act. 2022, 19, 1–17, doi:10.1186/s12966-022-01267-3

Additional publications are being prepared…

Modeling future effects of the LIKE-approach on cardiovascular disease

The goal of this working group is to gain insight into the potential impact of the LIKE approach on the development of cardiovascular disease later in life. The DYNAMO-HIA model will be used.

Publications are being prepared..

Dissemination of (results from) the LIKE approach

The goal of this work package is to share the methods, results and intervention materials with scholars, policy makers, practitioners and community providers. They can then apply the lessons we have learned, for example, in other municipalities.