Blar i Fakultet for helsevitenskap (HV) på emneord "Adolescents"
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A cross-sectional study of Health Related Quality of Life and body mass index in a Norwegian school sample (8-18 years): A comparison of child and parent perspectives
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015-04-09)Background Because consequences of pediatric overweight and obesity are largely psychosocial, the aim of this study was to describe health related quality of life (HRQoL), the prevalence of overweight and obesity, and ... -
Adolescent transport and unintentional injuries: a systematic analysis using the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019
(The Lancet Public Health;Volume 7, Issue 8, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022-07-27)Background: Globally, transport and unintentional injuries persist as leading preventable causes of mortality and morbidity for adolescents. We sought to report comprehensive trends in injury-related mortality and morbidity ... -
Adolescents’ health literacy, health protective measures, and health-related quality of life during the Covid-19 pandemic
(Public Library of Science;15 (8): e0238161, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020-08-28)Purpose: First, to describe adolescents’ health information sources and knowledge, health literacy (HL), health protective measures, and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) during the initial phase of the Covid-19 ... -
Advancing the measurement of Critical Nutrition Literacy in adolescents
(OsloMet Avhandling 2021;Nr 43, Doctoral thesis; Peer reviewed, 2022)Aim: To evaluate the psychometric properties of scales measuring adolescents’ proficiency to critically appraise nutrition information, their engagement in dietary behaviour and self-efficacy in the science topic ‘Body and ... -
Assessing adolescents’ perceived proficiency in critically evaluating nutrition information
(International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity;(2018) 15:61, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018-06-28)Background: Over the recent past, there has been an increase in nutrition information available to adolescents from various sources, which resulted into confusion and misinterpretation of the dietary advice. Results from ... -
The association between musculoskeletal pain and anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction in adolescents - A population-based prospective cohort study
(Master thesis, 2021)Objective: Musculoskeletal pain (MSP) and anterior cruciate ligament injuries are increasing in number among adolescents. The purpose of this study was to investigate whether MSP is associated with a future anterior cruciate ... -
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 ... -
Changes in health-related quality of life in adolescents and the impact of gender and selected variables: a two-year longitudinal study
(Health and Quality of Life Outcomes;20, Article number: 123 (2022), Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022-08-18)Background: Increased knowledge about factors that can impact changes in adolescents’ health-related quality of life (HRQOL) is needed. The present study aimed to investigate possible HRQOL changes in adolescents at 14 and ... -
Clonidine in the treatment of adolescent chronic fatigue syndrome: a pilot study for the NorCAPITAL trial
(BMC Research Notes;5 (1), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2012-08-07)Background This pilot study (ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT01507701) assessed the feasibility and safety of clonidine in adolescent chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). Specifically, we assessed clonidine dosage in relation to ... -
Cognitive dysfunction in adolescents with chronic fatigue: a cross-sectional study
(Archives of Disease in Childhood;100(9), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015)Objective To compare cognitive function in adolescents with chronic fatigue with cognitive function in healthy controls (HC). Study design Cross-sectional study. Setting Paediatric department at Oslo University Hospital, ... -
Comparing three screen-based sedentary behaviours' effect upon adolescents' participation in physical activity: The ESSENS study
(PLOS ONE;15 (11): e0241887, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020-11-25)Background Literature focusing on the association between sedentary behaviours and physical activity has provided equivocal results and has been dominated by TV viewing as the indicator of sedentary behaviour. There is a ... -
Consumption habits of school canteen and non-canteen users among Norwegian young adolescents: a mixed method analysis
(BMC Pediatrics;(2018) 18:328, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018-10-16)Background: Food/drinks available to adolescents in schools can influence their dietary behaviours, which once established in adolescence, tend to remain over time. Food outlets’ influence near schools, known to provide ... -
Correlates of screen time and mediators of differences by parental education among adolescents.
(BMC Pediatrics;20, Article number: 279 (2020), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020-06-05)Background: Existing literature shows that there is an inverse association between socioeconomic position and screen time among adolescents. What is less known is the mechanism behind these differences. The study aimed to ... -
A cross-sectional study of Health Related Quality of Life and body mass index in a Norwegian school sample (8–18 years): a comparison of child and parent perspectives
(Health and quality of life outcomes;13(1), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015-04-09)Background Because consequences of pediatric overweight and obesity are largely psychosocial, the aim of this study was to describe health related quality of life (HRQoL), the prevalence of overweight and obesity, and to ... -
Developing Indicators to Measure Critical Health Literacy in the Context of Norwegian Lower Secondary Schools
(International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (IJERPH);Volume 19 / Issue 5, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022-03-07)A critical health literacy (CHL) approach is recommended for promoting health in the school context. This construct is complex and includes three interconnected domains: (A) appraisal of critical information, (B) awareness ... -
Development and Usability Testing of an Internet Intervention to Increase Physical Activity in Overweight Adolescents
(JMIR Research Protocols;2(1), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013)Background: Internet interventions may provide opportunities for low threshold counseling using feedback to guide and support health behavior, including increased physical activity. Research shows that overweight and obese ... -
Development of family and dietary habits questionnaires: the assessment of family processes, dietary habits and adolescents impulsiveness in Norwegian adolescents and their parents
(International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity;11(1), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014-10-15)Background There is a need for valid and comprehensive measures of parental influence on children's energy balance-related behaviours (EBRB). Such measures should be based on a theoretical framework, acknowledging the ... -
Dietary behaviors, corresponding correlates and socioeconomic differences among adolescents: A cross-sectional study among 8th graders in Øvre Romerike
(MAEH;2016, Master thesis, 2016)Background: Overweight and obesity among children and adolescents are a global health challenge. Prevention in adolescence is of particular concern, since behaviors as young can track into adulthood. Consumption of fruit, ... -
Effects of low-dose clonidine on cardiovascular and autonomic variables in adolescents with chronic fatigue: a randomized controlled trial
(BMC Pediatrics;15:117, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015-10-09)Background: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is a common and disabling condition in adolescence with few treatment options. A central feature of CFS is orthostatic intolerance and abnormal autonomic cardiovascular control ...