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Associations between self-efficacy, bullying and health-related quality of life in a school sample of adolescents: A cross-sectional study
(BMC Public Health; 19, Article number: 757 (2019), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)To better understand health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in adolescents, it is important to gain knowledge about factors associated with HRQOL. Being involved in bullying is a significant threat to health, and social ... -
Attitudes towards increasing the intake of plant-based foods and reducing the intake of meat in segments of Norwegian consumers
(MAEH;2020, Master thesis, 2020)ntroduction From a health- and environmental perspective, it is beneficial that the population increases the intake of plant-based foods and reduces the intake of meat. In order to achieve such a change, it is necessary ... -
Challenges with collectivistic culture in home care reablement
(MAREH;2018, Master thesis, 2018)Purpose : The aim of this study is to investigate the challenges that health professionals face in rehabilitation with Adults' minorities in home care reablement and how these experiences can be understood. Background: ... -
Children as Next of Kin in Higher Education: An Exploratory Cross-Sectional Study Among Health, Social Care, and Teacher Education Programs
(Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare;Volume 2021:14, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-11-27)Introduction: Children who are “next of kin” (ie, sick/dying/addicted/imprisoned close relatives) are at increased risk for health consequences. Health professionals in Norway are required by law to help such children, and ... -
Food literacy among a group of immigrants in Oslo, Norway and their experience with a food and health course
(MAEH;2020, Master thesis, 2020)tudies have shown that immigrants are a vulnerable group when it comes to health and nutrition. Immigrants to European countries have a higher prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) than the general population. ... -
A health economic evaluation of screening and treatment in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
(Scoliosis;9(21), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014)Summary of background data Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis can progress and affect the health related quality of life of the patients. Research shows that screening is effective in early detection, which allows for bracing ... -
Health interventions and validity on social media: A literature review
(Procedia Computer Science;, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018-10-23)Social media changes the way people and organizations communicate with each other. Health interventions on social media are, however, a relatively new phenomenon. This article includes a review of health intervention studies ... -
Height and body-mass index trajectories of school-aged children and adolescents from 1985 to 2019 in 200 countries and territories: a pooled analysis of 2181 population-based studies with 65 million participants
(Lancet;Volume 396, Issue 10261, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020-11-07)Background: Comparable global data on health and nutrition of school-aged children and adolescents are scarce. We aimed to estimate age trajectories and time trends in mean height and mean body-mass index (BMI), which ... -
On duty all the time: Health and quality of life among immigrant parents caring for a child with complex health needs
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016)Aims and objectives: To provide knowledge about how immigrant parents of children with complex health needs manage their family lives and how this affects their own health and quality of life. Background: Caregivers ... -
Overweight adolescents' views on physical activity - experiences of participants in an internet-based intervention: a qualitative study
(BMC Public Health;18:448, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018-04-04)Background: Overweight and obese adolescents are reported to be less physically active than their peers. Research-based knowledge about their views may contribute to a better understanding of key factors that may foster ... -
Patient-specific functioning related to dizziness and balance problems after traumatic brain injury – A cross sectional study using an ICF perspective
(Cogent Medicine;Volume 8, 2021 - Issue 1, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-06-09)To describe patient-specific problems in functioning related to dizziness and balance problems in patients with mild to moderate traumatic brain injury (TBI) in a biopsychosocial context. A cross-sectional study where data ... -
People with type 2 diabetes struggling for self‐management:A part study from the randomized controlled trial in RENEWING HEALTH
(Nursing Open;Volume6, Issue3, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019-04-08)Aim: To develop a theoretical explanation for the daily life problems and challenges perceived by those living with type 2 diabetes.Design and Methods:We used a grounded theory approach with a constant comparative method ... -
The potential of a human rights approach for accelerating the implementation of comprehensive restrictions on the marketing of unhealthy foods and non-alcoholic beverages to children
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)Overweight and obesity in children is rising at the global level, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Among the causes for this increase is the marketing of unhealthy food and beverage products, which affects ... -
Rehabilitation goals and effects of goal achievement on outcome following an adapted physical activity-based rehabilitation intervention
(Patient Preference and Adherence;Volume 15, 2021, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-07-09)Purpose: To explore the goal-setting process carried out at a rehabilitation facility providing adapted physical activity, by 1) identifying goals set by individuals with chronic disabilities, 2) comparing these goals to ... -
The relationship between coping, self-esteem and health on outdoor walking ability among older adults in Norway
(Ageing & Society;30, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2010-05-07)Walking is an essential component of outdoor mobility, and recognised as one of the best forms of physical activity for older adults. The purpose of this study is to examine the relationships between socio-demographic ... -
Sexual assault and the association with health, quality of life and self-efficacy in the general Norwegian population
(Journal of Interpersonal Violence;, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020-06-09)The lifetime prevalence of sexual assault was examined in a representative sample of the general Norwegian adult population (n¼1,792), in addition to the association between sexual assault and health, quality of life, ... -
Sleep and its relationship to health in parents of preterm infants: a scoping review
(BMC Pediatrics;(2018) 18:352, Journal article; Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018-11-12)Background: Sleep is essential for human health and functioning. Parents of preterm infants are susceptible to sleep disturbances because of stress related to the preterm birth. Poor sleep has the potential to affect ... -
Through the depths and heights of darkness; mothers as patients in psychiatric care
(Scandinavian journal of caring sciences;28(4), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014)This study attempts to deepen the understanding of health and suffering as experienced by patients who are mothers struggling with mental illness, and is a part of a larger research project. A mother’s relationship with ... -
Tid brukt på daglige aktiviteter og alkoholbruk - WIRUS screening studien
(Ergoterapeuten;Årgang 63, Nr. 6, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)Background: Activities may affect individuals’ health, for instance by playing a role in determining which protective factors, but also risk, people are exposed to. The aims of this study were to explore associations ... -
Women’s experiences of using a smartphone- application, the Pregnant+app, to manage Gestational Diabetes Mellitus - a qualitative study
(MAEH;2017, Master thesis, 2017)Background: Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM), defined as glucose intolerance with first onset or recognition during pregnancy, is an increasing health challenge worldwide. A smartphone application (app) may offer new ...