My research centers on prevention of chronic conditions in disadvantaged populations. I studied determinants of a healthy diet, diabetes, depression and anxiety in global contexts.
I analyzed the implementation of self-management through modeling of motivational constructs and identifying mechanisms related to the health system and people’s social and physical environment. I am interested in self-determination theory and, in particular, perceived autonomy.
Methodologically, I am a data scientist acquainted with advanced statistical approaches to design, conduct and analyze complex surveys, as well as experimental, quasi-experimental and longitudinal studies. I have published methodological papers on psychometry and the use of latent constructs.
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Motivational determinants of physical activity in disadvantaged populations with (pre)diabetes: a cross-cultural comparison
Staff inolved: Jeroen De Man, Francis Xavier Kasujja, Peter Delobelle, Kristi Sidney Annerstedt, Helle Mölsted Alvesson, Pilvikki Absetz, Edwin Wouters, Meena Daivadanam, David Guwatudde, Thandi Puoane, Roy Remmen, Hanani Tabana & Josefien Van Olmen
Prevalence of disease complications and risk factor monitoring amongst diabetes and hypertension patients attending chronic disease management programmes in a South African Township
Staff inolved: Tiny Masupe, Jeroen De Man, Sunday Onagbiye, Thandi Puoane, Peter Delobelle
Development and testing of a composite index to monitor the continuum of maternal health service delivery at provincial and district level in South Africa
Staff inolved: Mamothena Mothupi, Jeroen De Man, Hanani Tabana, Lucia Knight