Research output per year
Research output per year
Personal profile
Research areas
A very broad cross-disciplinary background including two main degrees in medicine and social anthropology plus a MPH. Solid track record including clinical work (13 years and Specialist in General Medicine), research (80+ publications), research management, research capacity strengthening and communication. Combination of thorough knowledge of Danish health care system (secondary, primary and preventive services) and international public health research. Extensive experience as senior consultant from Danish and international projects.
Main research areas
Cross-disciplinary health research combining state of the art methodology with a drive to address real life public health challenges. Wide range of topics including control of non-communicable- and neglected tropical diseases, school health promotion, anthropology of childhood, food security and practical and theoretical aspects of cross-disciplinarity.
Current research
Health promotion in a life-course perspective with a focus on early interventions during pre-conception period, pregnancy and infancy. Spatial analyses of hot spots of non-communicable diseases and their risk factors combining epidemiological data with social and environmental determinants. Diabetes control in a health system perspective.
Potential conflicts of interest
None declared
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Research output
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A Community-Based, Participatory, Multi-Component Intervention Increased Sales of Healthy Foods in Local Supermarkets-The Health and Local Community Project (SoL)
Toft, U., Buch-Andersen, T., Bloch, P., Reinbach, H. C., Jensen, B. B., Mikkelsen, B. E., Aagaard-Hansen, J. & Glümer, C., 30 Jan 2023, In: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 20, 3, 2478.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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A conceptual framework for selecting appropriate populations for public health interventions
Aagaard-Hansen, J., Hindhede, A. L. & Terkildsen Maindal, H., May 2023, In: Frontiers in Public Health. 11, p. 1161034 1161034.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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Barriers and facilitators for sustainable weight loss in the pre-conception period among Danish women with overweight or obesity - a qualitative study
Pico, M. L., Grunnet, L. G., Vinter, C. A., Aagaard-Hansen, J. & Kragelund Nielsen, K., 13 Sep 2023, In: BMC PUBLIC HEALTH. 23, 1, p. 1778Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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Social determinants of visceral leishmaniasis elimination in Eastern Africa
Alvar, J., Beca-Martínez, M. T., Argaw, D., Jain, S. & Aagaard-Hansen, J., 28 Jun 2023, In: Global Health. 8, 6, e012638.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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Design-Based Research on Active Family Involvement: Developing a Family Toolbox to Support Health Care Professionals Working with Diabetes Management
Grabowski, D., Aagaard-Hansen, J. & Jensen, B. B., 2022, Springer Nature. Switzerland: Springer Nature Switzerland AG, p. 21-33 13 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Book chapter › Research › peer-review
Activities
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Promoting Healthy Food for Prevention and Control of Non-communicable Diseases through Primary Schools, in Kenya
Catherine Karekezi (Lecturer), Jens Aagaard-Hansen (Other), Sarah Irungu (Other), F. Kiara (Lecturer), Isabella Musyoka-Kamere (Other) & James Elijah Otiende (Other)
20 May 2019 → 24 May 2019Activity: Talk or presentation › Lecture and oral contribution
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A Model for Promoting Healthy Living through Primary School Communities in Kenya
Catherine Karekezi (Lecturer), Jens Aagaard-Hansen (Lecturer), Sarah Irungu (Other), F. Kiara (Other), Isabella Musyoka-Kamere (Other) & James Elijah Otiende (Other)
5 Mar 2019 → 7 Mar 2019Activity: Talk or presentation › Lecture and oral contribution
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Resident involvement in health promotion activities is associated with health outcomes: A case-study evaluation in 11 socially vulnerable neighborhoods in Denmark
Charlotte Demant Klinker (Speaker), Jens Aagaard-Hansen (Other), Nethe Katrine Jørgensen (Other) & Helle Terkildsen Maindal (Other)
Nov 2018Activity: Talk or presentation › Lecture and oral contribution
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Promoting Healthy Living through Schools – Role of Head Teachers
Catherine Karekezi (Lecturer), Jens Aagaard-Hansen (Other), Sarah Irungu (Other), F. Kiara (Other), Isabella Musyoka-Kamere (Other) & James Elijah Otiende (Lecturer)
11 Aug 2018 → 17 Aug 2018Activity: Talk or presentation › Lecture and oral contribution
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A whole School Approach for Promoting Healthy Living in Kenya
Catherine Karekezi (Lecturer), Jens Aagaard-Hansen (Other), Sarah Irungu (Lecturer), F. Kiara (Other), Isabella Musyoka-Kamere (Other) & James Elijah Otiende (Other)
24 May 2018Activity: Talk or presentation › Lecture and oral contribution