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Active play in ASP –a matched-pair cluster-randomized trial investigating the effectiveness of an intervention in after-school programs for supporting children’s physical activity
(BMC Public Health;20, Article number: 500 (2020), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020-04-15)Background: Interventions directed at after school programs (ASPs) have the potential to support physical activity (PA) in young children. Research has indicated that interventions that emphasize competence building among ... -
Addressing Domestic Violence in Antenatal Care Environments in Nepal (ADVANCE) – study protocol for a randomized controlled trial evaluating a video intervention on domestic violence among pregnant women
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Background Domestic violence (DV) prior to, and during pregnancy is associated with increased risks for morbid- ity and mortality. As pregnant women routinely attend antenatal care this environment can be used to offer ... -
Analysing intersecting social resources in young people’s ability to suggest safer sex - results from a national population-based survey in Sweden
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Background: Safer sex is one of the most crucial areas in sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR). Drawing on the theory of health promotion where social life generates resources for health our hypothesis is that ... -
Associations between change in labour market policies and work stressors: a comparative longitudinal survey data analysis from 27 European countries
(BMC Public Health;20, Article number: 1377 (2020), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020-09-10)Background: Many studies have shown that work stressors have a negative impact on health. It is therefore important to gain an understanding of how work stressors can be reduced. Recent studies have shown that employees ... -
The associations between employees' risky drinking and sociodemographics, and implications for intervention needs
(BMC Public Health;18:735, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018-06-14)Background: Harmful alcohol consumption is a major risk factor for ill-health on an individual level, a global public health challenge, and associated with workplace productivity loss. This study aimed to explore the ... -
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, 2019-06-05)Background: 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, ... -
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 ... -
Associations between the number of children, age at childbirths and prevalence of chronic low back pain: the Nord-Trøndelag Health Study
(BMC Public Health;20, Article number: 1556 (2020), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020-10-15)Background: Associations between childbirths and subsequent risk of low back pain (LBP) have not been clarified. Changes in sex hormone levels or lumbar posture during pregnancy may have an impact on LBP later in life. The ... -
Beliefs, attitudes and perceptions to sun-tanning behaviour in the Norwegian population: a cross-sectional study using the health belief model
(BMC Public Health;2019 19:206, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019-02-18)Background: Norway has one of the highest incidences of melanoma in the world. It has been suggested that the majority of all skin cancers could be prevented by changes related to sun-tanning behaviour. This study explores ... -
Complex return to work process – caseworkers’ experiences of facilitating return to work for individuals on sick leave due to musculoskeletal disorders
(BMC Public Health;20, Article number: 1822 (2020), Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020-11-30)Musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) are the largest contributor to disability worldwide. In addition to burdening individuals, there are large socioeconomic costs involved. MSD accounts for a considerable use of health services, ... -
Compliance with water advisories after water outages in Norway
(BMC Public Health;19, Article number: 1188 (2019), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019-08-15)Background Water advisories, especially those concerning boiling drinking water, are widely used to reduce risks of infection from contaminants in the water supply. Since the effectiveness of boil water advisories (BWAs) ... -
Constructing and validating an Occupational Job Strain Index based on five Norwegian nationwide Surveys of Living Conditions on work environment
(BMC Public Health;, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Background: It has been claimed that Nordic register data are a “goldmine” for research. However, one limitation is the lack of information on working conditions. Job exposure matrices (JEMs) are one solution to this ... -
Developing a risk score for undiagnosed prediabetes or type 2 diabetes among Saharawi refugees in Algeria
(BMC Public Health;22, Article number: 720 (2022), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022-04-11)Aims: To prevent type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D) and reduce the risk of complications, early identification of people at risk of developing T2D, preferably through simple diabetes risk scores, is essential. The aim of this ... -
Dietary diversity is related to socioeconomic status among adult Saharawi refugees living in Algeria
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)Background There is limited knowledge about dietary quality among the adult population in low- and middle income countries (LMICs). This study aims to describe dietary quality among the adult Saharawi refugee population ... -
Dietary diversity is related to socioeconomic status among adult Saharawi refugees living in Algeria
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)Background There is limited knowledge about dietary quality among the adult population in low- and middle income countries (LMICs). This study aims to describe dietary quality among the adult Saharawi refugee population ... -
Disparities in the offer of COVID-19 vaccination to migrants and non-migrants in Norway: a cross sectional survey study
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Domestic violence and perinatal outcomes – a prospective cohort study from Nepal
(BMC Public Health;19, Article number: 671 (2019), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019-05-13)Background Domestic violence is one of the most common forms of violence against women. Domestic violence during pregnancy is associated with adverse perinatal and maternal outcomes. We aimed to assess whether domestic ... -
Domestic violence and perinatal outcomes – a prospective cohort study from Nepal
(BMC Public Health;19, Article number: 671 (2019), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019-05-31)Background: Domestic violence is one of the most common forms of violence against women. Domestic violence during pregnancy is associated with adverse perinatal and maternal outcomes. We aimed to assess whether domestic ... -
Explaining variance in health literacy among people with type 2 diabetes: the association between health literacy and health behaviour and empowerment
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Gendered health consequences of unemployment in Norway 2000–2017: a register‑based study of hospital admissions, health‑related benefit utilisation, and mortality
(BMC Public Health;22, Article number: 2447 (2022), Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022-12-28)Background: The existing literature indicates that unemployment leads to deteriorated mental and somatic health, poorer self-assessed health, and higher mortality. However, it is not clear whether and to what extent the ...