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    • Barriers to access to the Norwegian healthcare system among sub-Saharan African immigrant women exposed to female genital cutting 

      Mbanya, Vivian N.; Terragni, Laura; Gele, Abdi; Diaz, Esperanza; Kumar, Bernadette. N (PLOS ONE;, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020-03-18)
      Introduction Millions of women and girls have been exposed to female genital cutting (FGC). The practice of FGC extends beyond countries in Africa and Asia in which it is traditionally practiced. Women living with FGC in ...

    • Development and usability testing of HEARTPA♀N: protocol for a mixed methods strategy to develop an integrated smartphone and web-based intervention for women with cardiac pain 

      Parry, Monica; Dhukai, Abida; Clarke, Hance; Bjørnnes, Ann Kristin; Cafazzo, Joseph A.; Cooper, Lynn; Harvey, Paula; Joel, Katz; Lalloo, Chitra; Leegaard, Marit; Légaré, France; Lovas, Mike; McFetridge-Durdle, Judith; McGillion, Michael; Norris, Colleen; Parente, Laura; Patterson, Rose; Pilote, Louise; Pink, Leah; Price, Jennifer; Stinson, Jennifer N.; Uddin, Akib; Victor, J Charles; Watt-Watson, Judy; Auld, Carol; Faubert, Christine; Park, Deborah; Park, Marianne; Rickard, Beatrice; DeBonis, Vincenza Spiteri (BMJ Open;Volume 10, Issue 3, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)
      Introduction: More women experience cardiac pain related to coronary artery disease and cardiac procedures compared with men. The overall goal of this programme of research is to develop an integrated smartphone and web-based ...

    • Dignity and loss of dignity: Experiences of older women living with incurable cancer at home 

      Staats, Katrine; Grov, Ellen Karine; Husebø, Bettina; Tranvåg, Oscar (Health Care for Women International; Volume 41, 2020 - Issue 9, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020-10-21)
      In this study, we explored and identified crucial experiences that constitute dignity and loss of dignity among older women living with incurable cancer at home. In-depth interviews with 13 women, and participant observations ...

    • High iodine content in local animal milk and risk of exceeding EFSA upper intake level for iodine among Saharawi women 

      Morseth, Marianne S.; Aakre, Inger; Barikmo, Ingrid; Dahl, Lisbeth; Henjum, Sigrun (PLoS ONE; 14 (2): e0212465., Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019-02-01)
      Excessive iodine intake is a major public health problem in the Saharawi refugee camps in Algeria, where animal milk is an important source of iodine. The purpose of this study was to assess the association between iodine ...

    • A lonely life- A qualitative study of immigrant women on long-term sick leave in Norway 

      Nortvedt, Line; Ploug Hansen, Helle; Nirmal Kumar, Bernadette; Lohne, Vibeke (International Journal of Nursing Studies;, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015-04-03)
      Background This study focuses on the everyday life of immigrant women with chronic pain on long-term sick leave in Norway. Research has shown that rehabilitation of immigrant women with chronic pain might be challenging ...

    • Quality of life in Norwegian pregnant women and men with pregnant partners, and association with perception of sleep and depressive symptoms: a cross-sectional study 

      Brekke, Malene; Amro, Amin Abdul-Galeel; Småstuen, Milada Cvancarova; Glavin, Kari; Solberg, Beate; Øygarden, Anne-Martha Utne; Sæther, Kristin Marie; Haugland, Trude (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)
      Background Pregnant women and men with pregnant partners experience variations in quality of life (QoL) dur‐ ing pregnancy, a period characterized by physical, psychological, and social changes. Pregnancy is associated ...

    • Self-management of cardiac pain in women: an evidence map 

      Parry, Monica; Bjørnnes, Ann Kristin; Clarke, Hance; Cooper, Lynn; Gordon, Allan; Harvey, Paula; Lalloo, Chitra; Leegaard, Marit; LeFort, Sandra; McFetridge-Durdle, Judith; McGillion, Michael; O`Keefe-McCarthy, Sheila; Price, Jennifer; Stinson, Jennifer N.; Victor, J Charles; Watt-Watson, Judy (BMJ Open;2017; 7, Journal article; Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017-11-02)
      Objective To describe the current evidence related to the self-management of cardiac pain in women using the process and methodology of evidence mapping. Design and setting Literature search for studies that describe the ...

    • Traumatised women - organised violence 

      Varvin, Sverre; Lægreid, Eivor (Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy in China;Volume 3, Number 1, Academic article, 2020-05-01)
      This article focuses on the conditions for the development of organised violence to women and children with the ensuing traumatic effects, and details the situation of the affected persons. The claim is that present ...

    • Vitamin B12 concentrations in milk from Norwegian women duringthe six first months of lactation 

      Henjum, Sigrun; Manger, Mari Skar; Hampel, Daniela; Brantsæter, Anne Lise; Shahab-Ferdows, Setareh; Bastani, Nasser Ezzatkhah; Strand, Tor A; Refsum, Helga; Allen, Lindsay H. (European Journal of Clinical Nutrition;Vol 74, issue 5, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020-01-30)
      Background: Human milk vitamin B12 (B12) concentrations depend on maternal status and intake; only few data are available in high-income countries. Objective: We assessed human milk B12 concentrations during the first ...

    • Women's satisfaction with midwife-led continuity of care: An observational study in Palestine 

      Mortensen, Berit; Diep, Lien My; Lukasse, Mirjam; Lieng, Marit; Dwekat, Ibtesam; Elias, Dalia; Fosse, Erik (BMJ Open;Volume 9, Issue 11, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019-10-09)
      Objectives: A midwife-led continuity model of care had been implemented in the Palestinian governmental health system to improve maternal services in several rural areas. This study investigated if the model influenced ...