Waarom vist(e) de jeugd? : Een onderzoek naar redenen van jeugdige sportvissers om te starten en te stoppen met vissen

De populariteit van het vissen onder kinderen en jongeren is de laatste jaren mogelijk dalende. Het aantal jeugdVISpas-houders is gedaald en in de groep jonge vissers tussen 15 en 20 jaar is een dip in deelname en lidmaatschap van hengelsportverenigingen te zien. Deze dalende ledentallen roepen vragen op rondom de motieven van jonge sportvissers. Dit onderzoek laat zien wat de redenen zijn voor jeugdige vissers om te (starten met) vissen en wat voor recent gestopte vissers redenen zijn om te hebben gevist en daarmee te stoppen. Hiermee kan Sportvisserij Nederland haar strategie beter op deze doelgroep toespitsen

The training and support needs of 22 programme directors of community-based childhood obesity interventions based on the EPODE approach: an online survey across programmes in 18 countries

Background: Tackling childhood obesity is complex and requires a community-based approach implemented in multiple environments. It is known from literature that knowledgeable and skilled professionals are essential to implement such an approach successfully. The aim of the present study was to assess the need for training and support among a global network of programme directors implementing a Community-Based Childhood Obesity Intervention (CBCOI) based on the EPODE approach, in order to assist them in optimising the implementation process. Methods: An online survey was sent to 40 programme directors representing programmes implementing a CBCOI based on the EPODE approach. The survey consisted of statements on a 5-point Likert scale and multiple-choice questions about attitude towards and usefulness of training and support, and preferences for some predefined training types and training topics. In total, 22 programme directors responded to the survey (55% response rate). Data were analysed using descriptive statistics to describe the need for support in order to improve successful implementation. Results: Respondents strongly agreed that continually updating skills and learning how to make their programmes more effective and sustainable at the start and during the implementation was important. On-site training was preferred most at the commencement of a programme, while a 2-day training course was most valued during implementation. Monitoring, measuring and programme evaluation was identified as the most valuable training topic. Conclusions: The results indicate a continuing and significant need for support and training among programme directors implementing a CBCOI. The findings give directions regarding topics and types of training and support in order to improve the implementation process