Projects 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 & Adolescent Public health Research and Innovation’ within Amsterdam UMC (location VUmc). I am vice-chair of the Academic Collaborative Center ´Child & Adolescent Public Health´, a fruitful collaboration between VU University Medical Center and eight Municipal Health Services in North-Holland and Flevoland 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.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, Aging in balance: Physical exercise and nutrient dense foods for the vulnerable elderly, Wageningen University
Award Date: 1 Oct 1999
Keywords
- RA0421 Public health. Hygiene. Preventive Medicine
- epidemiology
- child health
- physical activity
- sedentary behaviour
- participatory methods
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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LABDA: Learning network for Advanced Behavioural Data Analysis
Chin A Paw, M., Taj, F. & Altenburg, T.
1/02/2023 → 31/01/2027
Project: Research
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Health CASCADE: Evidence-based co-creation methodology for bridging the implementation gap between knowledge and action in health promotion.
Chin A Paw, M., Altenburg, T., Chastin, S., Cardon, G., Verloigne, M., Deforche, B., Dall, P. M., Sandlund, M., Wadell, K., Giné-Garriga, M., Lippke, S., Schreier, M., Papadopoulos, H., Pappa, D., Messiha, K., Goh, K. & Rachdan, S.
1/01/2021 → 31/08/2025
Project: Research
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Huilen, troosten, slapen met de Happiest Baby-methode voor álle ouders
Harskamp-van Ginkel, M., Hoogsteder, M., Chin A Paw, M. & Van Someren, J. L.
Project: Research
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My Little Moves: Ideal 24-hour movement patterns in the early years
Chin A Paw, M., Altenburg, T., Arts, J., Lettink, A., Veldman, S. & van Hees, V.
1/09/2019 → 31/12/2023
Project: Research
Research output
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Cost-effectiveness of reducing children's sedentary time and increasing physical activity at school: the Transform-Us! intervention
Brown, V., Sheppard, L., Salmon, J., Arundell, L., Cerin, E., Ridgers, N. D., Hesketh, K. D., Daly, R. M., Dunstan, D. W., Brown, H., Gatta, J. D., Chinapaw, J. M. M. & Moodie, M., Dec 2024, In: The international journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity. 21, 1, p. 15 15.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Development and content validity of an application to assess 24-hour movement behaviors in 0–4-year-old children involving end-users and key stakeholders: the My Little Moves app
Arts, J., Chin A Paw, M. J. M., Gubbels, J. S., Verhoeff, A. P., Brons, A., Veldman, S. L. C., Lettink, A. & Altenburg, T. M., 1 Dec 2024, In: international journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity. 21, 1, 2.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Development of an action programme tackling obesity-related behaviours in adolescents: a participatory system dynamics approach
Luna Pinzon, A., Waterlander, W., de Pooter, N., Altenburg, T., Dijkstra, C., Emke, H., van den Eynde, E., Overman, M. L., Busch, V., Renders, C. M., Halberstadt, J., Nusselder, W., den Hertog, K., Chinapaw, M., Verhoeff, A. & Stronks, K., Dec 2024, In: Health research policy and systems. 22, 1, p. 30 30.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Health literacy in the context of child health promotion: a scoping review of conceptualizations and descriptions
Van Boxtel, W., Jerković-Ćosić, K., Schoonmade, L. J. & Chin A Paw, J. M. M., Dec 2024, In: BMC public health. 24, 1, p. 808 808.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Untangling the complex implementation process of community-based health promotion: a multiple-case study in the Netherlands
Huiberts, I., Singh, A., Collard, D., Hendriks, M., van Lenthe, F. J. & Chinapaw, M., 1 Feb 2024, In: Health promotion international. 39, 1, daae005.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
Open Access
Datasets
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Additional file 1: of Patterns of objectively measured sedentary time in 10- to 12-year-old Belgian children: an observational study within the ENERGY-project
Verloigne, M. (Contributor), Ridgers, N. D. (Creator), Chin A Paw, M. (Creator), Altenburg, T. (Creator), Bere, E. (Creator), Van Lippevelde, W. (Contributor), Cardon, G. (Creator), Brug, J. (Creator), De Bourdeaudhuij, I. (Contributor), Ridgers, N. (Creator), Chinapaw, M. (Creator), Lippevelde, W. V. (Creator) & Cardon, G. (Creator), figshare, 2017
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.c.3803665_d1, https://springernature.figshare.com/articles/dataset/Additional_file_1_of_Patterns_of_objectively_measured_sedentary_time_in_10-_to_12-year-old_Belgian_children_an_observational_study_within_the_ENERGY-project/5110330
Dataset
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Additional file 1: of Patterns of objectively measured sedentary time in 10- to 12-year-old Belgian children: an observational study within the ENERGY-project
Verloigne, M. (Contributor), Ridgers, N. D. (Creator), Chin A Paw, M. (Creator), Altenburg, T. (Creator), Bere, E. (Creator), Van Lippevelde, W. (Contributor), Cardon, G. (Creator), Brug, J. (Creator), De Bourdeaudhuij, I. (Contributor), Ridgers, N. (Creator), Chinapaw, M. (Creator), Lippevelde, W. V. (Creator) & Cardon, G. (Creator), figshare, 2017
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.c.3803665_d1.v1, https://springernature.figshare.com/articles/dataset/Additional_file_1_of_Patterns_of_objectively_measured_sedentary_time_in_10-_to_12-year-old_Belgian_children_an_observational_study_within_the_ENERGY-project/5110330/1
Dataset
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Mechanical Shaker Experiments: Amsterdam Study into the Properties of Wearable Accelerometers (ASPWA)
Lettink, A. (Creator), van Wieringen, W. (Creator), Altenburg, T. (Creator), Chin A Paw, M. (Creator) & van Hees, V. T. (Creator), Zenodo, 16 Aug 2023
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.8160791, https://zenodo.org/record/8160791
Dataset
Prizes
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IJBNPA Award 2020
Chin A Paw, Mai (Recipient), Tremblay, Mark S. (Recipient), Aubert, Salome (Recipient), Barnes, Joel D. (Recipient), Saunders, Travis J. (Recipient), Carson, Valerie (Recipient), Latimer-Cheung, Amy E. (Recipient), Chastin, Sebastien F. M. (Recipient), Altenburg, Taetske (Recipient), Aminian, Saeideh (Recipient), Arundell, Lauren (Recipient), Hinkley, Trina (Recipient), Hnatiuk, Jill (Recipient), Atkin, Andrew J. (Recipient), Belanger, Kevin (Recipient), Chaput, Jean Philippe (Recipient), Gunnell, Katie (Recipient), Larouche, Richard (Recipient) & Manyanga, Taru (Recipient), 2020
Prize: Other distinction
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We Shall Overcome
Mai Chin A Paw (Participant)
27 Jan 2023 → 15 Feb 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participating in a conference, workshop, ... › Academic
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Let’s dance around the world! Diversity & inclusion in physical activity research
Mai Chin A Paw (Speaker)
24 Jun 2022Activity: Lecture / Presentation › Invited talk › Academic
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Diversity and inclusion in physical activity research: WEIRD or AWESOME?
Mai Chin A Paw (Speaker)
24 May 2022Activity: Lecture / Presentation › Invited talk › Academic
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Co-creation and Community Engagement in Obesity Prevention and Treatment
Mai Chinapaw (Speaker)
5 May 2022Activity: Lecture / Presentation › Invited talk › Academic
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Is it time to wave goodbye to accelerometer thresholds?
Mai Chinapaw (Speaker)
24 Jun 2021Activity: Lecture / Presentation › Invited talk › Academic
Press/Media
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Vraag het de Wetenschap(per): Hoe sport je gezond?
4/08/2021
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Interview
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New Scientist article on ‘How do we keep our young generation healthy in times of corona?
5/10/2020
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Interview