Blar i SVA - Norwegian Social Research (NOVA) på forfatter "Lien, Lars"
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Binge drinking, cannabis and tobacco use among ethnic Norwegian and ethnic minority adolescents in Oslo, Norway
Abebe, Dawit Shawel; Hafstad, Gertrud Sofie; Brunborg, Geir Scott; Kumar, Bernadette. N; Lien, Lars (Journal article; Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2014)The aim of the study was to assess prevalence and factors associated with binge drinking, cannabis use and tobacco use among ethnic Norwegians and ethnic minority adolescents in Oslo. We used data from a school-based ... -
Immigrants’ utilization of specialist mental healthcare according to age, country of origin, and migration history: a nation-wide register study in Norway
Abebe, Dawit Shawel; Lien, Lars; Elstad, Jon Ivar (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)Purpose As the immigrant population rises in Norway, it becomes ever more important to consider the responsiveness of health services to the specific needs of these immigrants. It has been questioned whether access to ... -
Predictors of Disordered Eating in Adolescence and Young Adulthood: A Population-Based, Longitudinal Study of Females and Males in Norway
Abebe, Dawit Shawel; Torgersen, Leila; Lien, Lars; Hafstad, Gertrud Sofie; von Soest, Tilmann (International Journal of Behavioral Development;38(2), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014-03)We investigated longitudinal predictors for disordered eating from early adolescence to young adulthood (12–34 years) across gender and different developmental phases among Norwegian young people. Survey data from a ... -
What We Know and Don't Know About Mental Health Problems Among Immigrants in Norway
Abebe, Dawit Shawel; Lien, Lars; Hjelde, Karin Harsløf (Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health;16(1), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2012-11-03)Mental health problems have been regarded as one of the main public health challenges of immigrants in several countries. Understanding and generating research-based knowledge on immigrant health problems is highly relevant ...