Senior researcher, Postdoctoral researcher
M. (Mirte) Boelens, PhD
Area(s) of expertise:
Public Health, Nutrition, Youth
Public Health, Nutrition, Youth
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Introduction
I am a senior (postdoc) researcher at the department of Public Health & Primary Care/ Health Campus the Hague. My focus areas are health disparities and lifestyle.
I have experience in studying health disparities and how to promote the health and well-being of youth, particularly at the local level (e.g. neighborhoods) and using collaborative community programs.
I work on projects focused on public health e.g. the development of a questionnaire to assess health in a broad perspective and evaluation of lifestyle interventions. I am a tutor at the master PHM, a teacher at the LUC and supervise interns. I use quantitative and qualitative methods for my research.
My background is in dietetics and nutrition. I completed my master degree in 2018 with a specialization in Epidemiology & Public Health. I started my PhD research in 2018 at the Erasmus MC. I obtained my PhD titled: “Public health at the local level: Promoting child and adolescent health and well-being” on June 20th in 2022.
I have experience in studying health disparities and how to promote the health and well-being of youth, particularly at the local level (e.g. neighborhoods) and using collaborative community programs.
I work on projects focused on public health e.g. the development of a questionnaire to assess health in a broad perspective and evaluation of lifestyle interventions. I am a tutor at the master PHM, a teacher at the LUC and supervise interns. I use quantitative and qualitative methods for my research.
My background is in dietetics and nutrition. I completed my master degree in 2018 with a specialization in Epidemiology & Public Health. I started my PhD research in 2018 at the Erasmus MC. I obtained my PhD titled: “Public health at the local level: Promoting child and adolescent health and well-being” on June 20th in 2022.
Scientific research
My research focuses on prevention & lifestyle and on the life course. I have experience with research into children and adolescents, but also adults, health and well-being. The focus is on socioeconomic health inequalities and the promotion of health and well-being. You can find a list of my publications via researchgate.
