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Mental and somatic health complaints associated with school bullying between 10th and 12thgrade students; results from cross sectional studies in Oslo, Norway 
Lien, Lars; Green, Kristian; Welander-Vatn, Audun; Bjertness, Espen (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2009)
Background Bullying is a widespread and serious problem that might influence both mental and psychical well being as well as school performance and social life. The aim of this study was to describe the ...
Norwegian Physicians' Knowledge of and Opinions about Evidence-Based Medicine: Cross-Sectional Study 
Ulvenes, Lidziya Vanahel; Aasland, Olaf G; Nylenna, Magne; Kristiansen, Ivar Sønbø (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2009)
Objective To answer five research questions: Do Norwegian physicians know about the three important aspects of EBM? Do they use EBM methods in their clinical practice? What are their attitudes towards EBM? Has EBM in their ...
Sociodemographic correlates of food habits among school adolescents (12–15 year) in north Gaza Strip 
Abudayya, Abdallah H; Stigum, Hein; Shi, Zumin; Abed, Yehia; Holmboe-Ottesen, Gerd (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2009)
Background There is little information about meal patterns and food consumption of adolescents in Palestine. The objective of this study was to describe the association between sociodemographic factors and ...
Health care seeking among pulmonary tuberculosis suspects and patients in rural Ethiopia: a community-based study 
Yimer, Solomon; Holm-Hansen, Carol; Yimaldu, Tilahun; Bjune, Gunnar (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2009)
Background Health care seeking is a dynamic process that is influenced by socio-demographic, cultural and other factors. In Ethiopia, there are limited studies regarding the health seeking behaviour of ...
Implementing structured functional assessments in general practice for persons with long-term sick leave: a cluster randomised controlled trial 
Østerås, Nina; Gulbrandsen, Pål; Benth, Jūratė Š; Hofoss, Dag; Brage, Søren (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2009)
Background The increasing attention on functional assessments in medical and vocational rehabilitation requires a focus change for the general practitioners (GP) into paying attention to patient resources, ...
Pastoralism and delay in diagnosis of TB in Ethiopia 
Gele, Abdi A; Bjune, Gunnar; Abebe, Fekadu (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2009)
Background Tuberculosis (TB) is a major public health problem in the Horn of Africa with Ethiopia being the most affected where TB cases increase at the rate of 2.6% each year. One of the main contributing ...
What causes increasing and unnecessary use of radiological investigations? a survey of radiologists' perceptions 
Lysdahl, Kristin B; Hofmann, Bjørn M (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2009)
Background Growth in use and overuse of diagnostic imaging significantly impacts the quality and costs of health care services. What are the modifiable factors for increasing and unnecessary use of radiological ...
Use of interferon gamma-based assay to diagnose tuberculosis infection in health care workers after short term exposure 
Storla, Gundersen D; Kristiansen, Ingun; Oftung, Fredrik; Ellen Korsvold, Gro; Gaupset, Monica; Gran, Gerd; Kristin Øverby, Anne; Margarita Dyrhol-Riise, Anne; Aksel Bjune, Gunnar (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2009)
Background We intended to assess the risk for health care workers (HCWs) of acquiring M. tuberculosis infection after exposure to patients with sputum-smear positive pulmonary tuberculosis at three University ...
Physiotherapy alone or in combination with corticosteroid injection for acute lateral epicondylitis in general practice: A protocol for a randomised, placebo-controlled study 
Olaussen, Morten; Holmedal, Øystein; Lindbæk, Morten; Brage, Søren (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2009)
Background Lateral epicondylitis is a painful condition responsible for loss of function and sick leave for long periods of time. In many countries, the treatment guidelines recommend a wait-and-see policy, ...
Leadership is the essential human factor in the trauma team – results of a qualitative study 
Hjortdahl, Magnus; Ringen, Amund H; Næss, Anne-Cathrine; Wisborg, Torben (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2009)
Is the association between acne and mental distress influenced by diet? Results from a cross-sectional population study among 3775 late adolescents in Oslo, Norway 
Halvorsen, Jon A; Dalgard, Florence; Thoresen, Magne; Bjertness, Espen; Lien, Lars (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2009)
Background Several studies with conflicting findings have investigated the association between acne and mental health problems. Acne usually starts in adolescents, as does an increase in the prevalence of ...
Differential mechanisms of cell death induced by nitro-polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons 
Asare, Nana Y. O. (Doctoral thesis / Doktoravhandling, 2009)
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and nitro-PAHs are environmental pollutants formed during incomplete combustion of organic material, found attached to particulate matter (PM) in ambient air. PM has been associated ...
Functional assessments : a study on functional ability in a population, and structured assessments in general practice 
Østerås, Nina (Doctoral thesis / Doktoravhandling, 2009)
There is an increasing interest in instruments that assess health status, functional status and health related quality of life. The ICF-based Norwegian Function Assessment Scale (NFAS) represents an instrument for ...
Availability and quality of emergency obstetric care in Gambia's main referral hospital: women-users' testimonies 
Cham, Mamady; Sundby, Johanne; Vangen, Siri (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2009)
Background Reduction of maternal mortality ratio by two-thirds by 2015 is an international development goal with unrestricted access to high quality emergency obstetric care services promoted towards the ...
Allergic sensitisation in tuberculosis patients at the time of diagnosis and following chemotherapy 
Ellertsen, Linda K; Storla, Dag G; Diep, Lien M; Brokstad, Karl A; Wiker, Harald G; Hetland, Geir (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2009)
Background It is still a matter of debate whether there is an association between infection with Mycobacterium tuberculosis (M. tuberculosis) and allergy. Previously, we have shown higher levels of specific ...
Prevalence of sexually transmitted infections among pregnant women with known HIV status in northern Tanzania 
Msuya, Sia E; Uriyo, Jacqueline; Hussain, Akhtar; Mbizvo, Elizabeth M; Jeansson, Stig; Sam, Noel E; Stray-Pedersen, Babill (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2009)
Objectives To determine the prevalence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and other reproductive tract infections (RTIs) among pregnant women in Moshi, Tanzania and to compare the occurrence of ...
Prevalence and sociodemographic correlates of stunting, underweight, and overweight among Palestinian school adolescents (13-15 years) in two major governorates in the West Bank 
Mikki, Nahed; Abdul-Rahim, Hanan F; Awartani, Faisal; Holmboe-Ottesen, Gerd (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2009)
Background There is little information about height and weight status of Palestinian adolescents. The objective of this paper was to assess the prevalence of stunting, underweight, and overweight/obesity ...
Why simulation can be efficient: on the preconditions of efficient learning in complex technology based practices 
Hofmann, Bjørn (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2009)
Background It is important to demonstrate learning outcomes of simulation in technology based practices, such as in advanced health care. Although many studies show skills improvement and self-reported ...
Self-reported use of medicines among university students in Oslo, Norway 
Rosvold, Elin Olaug (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2008)
Norwegian validation of the Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory (PEDI) : assessing children's ADL skills 
Berg, Marie (Doctoral thesis / Doktoravhandling, 2008)
Activities of Daily Living (ADL) are among the first achievements in childhood, and provide a sense of mastery, independence and social approval for the child. Self-dependence in everyday living skills is important to ...
Three-year follow-up of physical activity in Norwegian youth from two ethnic groups: associations with socio-demographic factors 
Sagatun, Åse; Kolle, Elin; Anderssen, Sigmund A; Thoresen, Magne; Johanne Søgaard, Anne (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2008)
Background More research on factors associated with physical activity and the decline in participation during adolescence is needed. In this paper, we investigate the levels, change, and stability of physical ...
Care of vision and ocular health in diabetic members of a national diabetes organization: A cross-sectional study 
Sundling, Vibeke; Gulbrandsen, Pål; Jervell, Jak; Straand, Jørund (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2008)
Background Regular examination and early treatment of diabetic retinopathy can prevent visual loss. The aim of the study was to describe the care of vision and ocular health in people with diabetes in ...
Suspected retinopathies in Norwegian optometric practice with emphasis on patients with diabetes: a cross-sectional study 
Sundling, Vibeke; Gulbrandsen, Pål; Bragadottir, Ragnheiður; Bakketeig, Leiv S; Jervell, Jak; Straand, Jørund (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2008)
Background The scope of optometry differs worldwide. In Norway the vast majority of optometrists perform ophthalmoscopy as part of their routine examinations. The aim of this study was to describe the ...
Barriers and enablers in the management of tuberculosis treatment in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: a qualitative study 
Sagbakken, Mette; Frich, Jan C; Bjune, Gunnar (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2008)
Background Non-adherence to tuberculosis (TB) treatment is an important barrier for TB control programs because incomplete treatment may result in prolonged infectiousness, drug resistance, relapse, and ...
Risk factors for incomplete vaccination and missed opportunity for immunization in rural Mozambique 
Jani, Jagrati V; De Schacht, Caroline; Jani, Ilesh V; Bjune, Gunnar (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2008)
Background Inadequate levels of immunization against childhood diseases remain a significant public health problem in resource-poor areas of the globe. Nonetheless, the reasons for incomplete vaccination ...
Prevalence of reverse transcriptase and protease mutations associated with antiretroviral drug resistance among drug-naïve HIV-1 infected pregnant women in Kagera and Kilimanjaro regions, Tanzania 
Nyombi, Balthazar M; Holm-Hansen, Carol; Kristiansen, Knut I; Bjune, Gunnar; Müller, Fredrik (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2008)
Background Access to antiretroviral drugs for HIV-1 infection has increased in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) during the past few years. Mutations in the HIV-1 genome are often associated with treatment failure ...
Concordance between Hopkins Symptom Checklist (HSCL-10) and Pakistan Anxiety and Depression Questionnaire (PADQ), in a rural self-motivated population in Pakistan 
Syed, Hammad R; Zachrisson, Henrik D; Dalgard, Odd S; Dalen, Ingvild; Ahlberg, Nora (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2008)
Background There have been no previous studies conducted in Pakistan comparing the concordance of any well established Western anxiety/depression screening instrument with an indigenous scale, in a community ...
Questions on causality and responsibility arising from an outbreak of Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections in Norway 
Iversen, Bjørn G; Hofmann, Bjørn; Aavitsland, Preben (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2008)
In 2002, Norway experienced a large outbreak of Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections in hospitals with 231 confirmed cases. This fuelled intense public and professional debates on what were the causes and who were responsible. ...
Assessment of measles immunity among infants in Maputo City, Mozambique 
Jani, Jagrati V; Holm-Hansen, Carol; Mussá, Tufária; Zango, Arlinda; Manhiça, Ivan; Bjune, Gunnar; Jani, Ilesh V (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2008)
Background The optimum age for measles vaccination varies from country to country and thus a standardized vaccination schedule is controversial. While the increase in measles vaccination coverage has produced ...
Hypnosis as a treatment of chronic widespread pain in general practice: A randomized controlled pilot trial 
Robert Grøndahl, Jan; Olaug Rosvold, Elin (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2008)
Background Hypnosis treatment in general practice is a rather new concept. This pilot study was performed to evaluate the effect of a standardized hypnosis treatment used in general practice for patients ...
Effect of Acupuncture on Smoking Cessation and Chronic Neck and Shoulder Pain 
He, Dong (Doctoral thesis / Doktoravhandling, 2008)
Tobacco smoking, and chronic neck and shoulder pain are major public health problems in the modern society, and both lack effective treatments. This thesis presents two trials focusing on acupuncture as a treatment for ...
Quality of care rendered to women with major obstetric complications in Mwanza district, Southern Malawi 
Chodzaza, Elizabeth (Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2008)
Background: Malawi has one of the highest maternal mortality levels in the world. Maternal deaths are to a large extent preventable. Provision of quality emergency obstetric care has been advocated as one of the most ...
Associations between ambient air pollutants and serum Clara cell protein concentrations among elderly men in Oslo, Norway 
Durand, Kevin (Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2008)
OBJECTIVE: This study aims to investigate associations between serum Clara cell protein concentrations, among a population of elderly men in Oslo, Norway, and exposures to ambient air pollutants. METHODS: A variety of ...
Radesykens tilblivelse : Historien om en sykdom 
Lie, Anne Kveim (Doctoral thesis / Doktoravhandling, 2008)
Mot slutten av 1700-tallet hadde Norge ikke sitt eget universitet, landet var ennå ingen selvstendig nasjon, men vi hadde vår egen sykdom, nemlig ”den norske radesyken”. Den foreliggende avhandling tar for seg radesykens ...
Particle size and source; effects on allergy adjuvant activity and innate immunity 
Samuelsen, Mari (Doctoral thesis / Doktoravhandling, 2008)
While traffic-related particulate air pollution has been associated with both exacerbation and development of asthma and allergic diseases, little is known about the health effects of wood smoke particles.<br> The purpose ...
Erfaringer fra et rystet selv : om å leve med kognitive vanskeligheter etter ervervet hjerneskade 
Romsland, Grace Inga (Doctoral thesis / Doktoravhandling, 2008)
Avhandlingen er en monografi som viser hvordan livet etter en hjerneskade kan innebære stor angst og utrygghet. For noen kan det føre til selvmordstanker. Men når man finner en måte å leve med skaden på, viser dette seg ...
Sleep disturbances in an arctic population: The Tromsø Study 
Fetveit, Arne; Straand, Jørund; Bjorvatn, Bjørn (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2008)
Background Prevalence estimates for insomnia range from 10 to 50% in the adult general population. Sleep disturbances cause great impairment in quality of life, which might even rival or exceed the impairment ...
A comparison of self reported air pollution problems and GIS-modeled levels of air pollution in people with and without chronic diseases 
Niclas Piro, Fredrik; Madsen, Christian; Næss, Øyvind; Nafstad, Per; Claussen, Bjørgulf (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2008)
Objective To explore various contributors to people's reporting of self reported air pollution problems in area of living, including GIS-modeled air pollution, and to investigate whether those with respiratory ...
Obesity and osteoarthritis in knee, hip and/or hand: An epidemiological study in the general population with 10 years follow-up 
Grotle, Margreth; Hagen, Kare B; Natvig, Bard; Dahl, Fredrik A; Kvien, Tore K; Kvien, Tore K (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2008)
Background Obesity is one of the most important risk factors for osteoarthritis (OA) in knee(s). However, the relationship between obesity and OA in hand(s) and hip(s) remains controversial and needs further ...
Non-western immigrants' satisfaction with the general practitioners' services in Oslo, Norway 
Lien, Else; Nafstad, Per; Rosvold, Elin O (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2008)
Background Over the last few years the number of immigrants from the non-western parts of the world living in Oslo, has increased considerably. We need to know if these immigrants are satisfied with the ...
Self-reported work ability of Norwegian women in relation to physical and mental health, and to the work environment 
Gamperiene, Migle; Nygård, Jan F; Sandanger, Inger; Lau, Bjørn; Bruusgaard, Dag (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2008)
Objectives To examine the self-reported level of work ability among female employees and the relationship between work ability and demographic characteristics, physical health, mental health, and various ...
A systematic review of delay in the diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis 
Storla, DagGundersen G; Yimer, Solomon; Bjune, Gunnar A (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2008)
Background Early diagnosis and immediate initiation of treatment are essential for an effective tuberculosis (TB) control program. Delay in diagnosis is significant to both disease prognosis at the individual ...
Medico-legal reasoning in disability assessment: A focus group and validation study 
de Boer, WEL; Donceel, P; Brage, S; Rus, M; Willems, JHBM (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2008)
Background Decisions on disability pensions are based, among others, on medical reports. The way these medical assessments are performed is largely unclear. The aim of the study was to determine which ...
A randomised comparison of a four- and a five-point scale version of the Norwegian Function Assessment Scale 
Østerås, Nina; Gulbrandsen, Pål; Garratt, Andrew; Benth, Jūratë Š; Dahl, Fredrik A; Natvig, Bård; Brage, Søren (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2008)
Background There is variation in the number of response alternatives used within health-related questionnaires. This study compared a four-and a five-point scale version of the Norwegian Function Assessment ...
Somatic health among heroin addicts before and during opioid maintenance treatment: a retrospective cohort study 
Skeie, Ivar; Brekke, Mette; Lindbæk, Morten; Waal, Helge (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2008)
Background The long-term impact of opioid maintenance treatment (OMT) on morbidity and health care utilization among heroin addicts has been insufficiently studied. The objective of this study was to ...
Living with genetic risk of coronary heart disease : a qualitative interview study of patients with familial hypercholesterolemia 
Frich, Jan C (Doctoral thesis / Doktoravhandling, 2007)
Arvelig høyt kolesterol, familiær hyperkolesterolemi (FH), er en genetisk tilstand som er forbundet med øket risiko for hjertesykdom. Målsettingen i denne avhandlingen er å utforske hvordan personer med FH opplever og ...
Curriculum factors influencing knowledge of communication skills among medical students 
Baerheim, Anders; Hjortdahl, Per; Holen, Are; Anvik, Tor; Fasmer, Ole B; Grimstad, Hilde; Gude, Tore; Risberg, Terje; Vaglum, Per (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2007)
Background Communication training builds on the assumption that understanding of the concepts related to professional communication facilitates the training. We know little about whether students' knowledge ...
Trends in HIV-1 prevalence and risk behaviours over 15 years in a rural population in Kilimanjaro region of Tanzania 
Mmbaga, Elia J; Hussain, Akhtar; Leyna, Germana H; Holm-Hansen, Carol; Mnyika, Kagoma S; Sam, Noel E; Klouman, Elise; Klepp, Knut-Inge (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2007)
Background Monitoring dynamics in HIV-1 infection and risk behaviours is important in evaluating, adjusting and scaling up prevention programmes. The objective of this study was to estimate trends in the ...
Self reported skin morbidity and ethnicity: a population-based study in a Western community 
Dalgard, Florence; Holm, Jan Ø; Svensson, Åke; Kumar, Bernadette; Sundby, Johanne (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2007)
Background Recent studies have shown ethnic differences concerning cardio-vascular disease, diabetes and mental health. Little is known about ethnic differences in skin morbidity. The purpose of this study ...
Deficient supplies of drugs for life threatening diseases in an African community 
Lufesi, Norman N; Andrew, Marit; Aursnes, Ivar (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2007)
Background In Malawi essential drugs are provided free of charge to patients at all public health facilities in order to ensure equitable access to health care. The country thereby spends about 30% of the ...
Substance abuse in pregnant women. Experiences from a special child welfare clinic in Norway 
Hjerkinn, Bjørg; Lindbæk, Morten; Rosvold, Elin O (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2007)
Background Substance abuse during pregnancy may harm the foetus and can cause neonatal abstinence syndrome. Exposure to alcohol and other substances can influence the child for the rest of its life. A special ...
Early menopause, association with tobacco smoking, coffee consumption and other lifestyle factors: a cross-sectional study 
Mikkelsen, Thea F; Graff-Iversen, Sidsel; Sundby, Johanne; Bjertness, Espen (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2007)
Background Early onset of menopause is a risk factor for several health problems. The objective was primarily to investigate the association between early menopause and current, past active and passive ...
Prevalence and risk factors for HIV-1 infection in rural Kilimanjaro region of Tanzania: Implications for prevention and treatment 
Mmbaga, Elia J; Hussain, Akhtar; Leyna, Germana H; Mnyika, Kagoma S; Sam, Noel E; Klepp, Knut-Inge (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2007)
Background Variability in stages of the HIV-1 epidemic and hence HIV-1 prevalence exists in different areas in sub-Saharan Africa. The purpose of this study was to investigate the magnitude of HIV-1 infection ...
Diminished mental- and physical function and lack of social support are associated with shorter survival in community dwelling older persons of Botswana 
Clausen, Thomas; Wilson, Adrian O; Molebatsi, Robert M; Holmboe-Ottesen, Gerd (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2007)
Background Mortality rates for older persons in Botswana have been unavailable and little is known of predictors of mortality in old age. This study may serve as a precursor for more detailed assessments. ...
Functional ability in a population: normative survey data and reliability for the ICF based Norwegian Function Assessment Scale 
Østerås, Nina; Brage, Søren; Garratt, Andrew; Benth, Jurate S; Natvig, Bård; Gulbrandsen, Pål (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2007)
Background The increasing focus on functional ability assessments in relation to sickness absence necessitates the measurement of population functional levels. This study assessed the reliability of the ...
The association between weekly hours of physical activity and mental health: A three-year follow-up study of 15–16-year-old students in the city of Oslo, Norway 
Sagatun, Aase; Søgaard, Anne J; Bjertness, Espen; Selmer, Randi; Heyerdahl, Sonja (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2007)
Background Mental health problems are a worldwide public health burden. The literature concerning the mental health benefits from physical activity among adults has grown. Adolescents are less studied, and ...
Grønne paviljonger på sykehus 
Bruset, Stig (Research report / Forskningsrapport, 2007)
NAFKAM skriftserie nr. 4 Ideen om grønne paviljonger på sykehus ble lansert i forbindelse med TV-aksjonen som samlet inn penger til Kreftforeningen i 1998 i form av et forsknings- og utviklingsprosjekt. Aarbakkeutvalget ...
Kvinner og hjertesykdom - en utfordring for helsetjenesten? 
Frich, Jan C. (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion, 2007)
Validation of dietary data in pregnancy : Validation of the food frequency questionnaire developed for the Norwegian Mother and Child Cohort Study (MoBa) 
Brantsæter, Anne Lise (Doctoral thesis / Doktoravhandling, 2007)
Due to recent insight into the relation between fetal nutrition and health of the child both early and later in life, assessment of maternal diet has become an integral part of pregnancy and birth cohort studies. A new ...
BCG coverage and the association between selected factors and the immunization coverage among children under the age of two years in rural and semi-rural Lhasa District, Tibet 
Ciren, Yangzong (Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2007)
Aim: Tuberculosis (TB) is a worldwide pandemic. The BCG vaccine still remains the standard for TB prevention in most countries because of its efficacy in preventing life-threatening forms of TB in infants and young children, ...
The "Romsås in Motion" community intervention: program exposure and psychosocial mediated relationships to change in stages of change in physical activity 
Lorentzen, Catherine; Ommundsen, Yngvar; Jenum, Anne K; Holme, Ingar (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2007)
Background Conducting process evaluations of health promoting interventions, and measuring the effectiveness of specific intervention components, may help in the understanding of program failure or success. ...
Quality of life in female myocardial infarction survivors: a comparative study with a randomly selected general female population cohort 
Norekvål, Tone M; Wahl, Astrid K; Fridlund, Bengt; Nordrehaug, Jan E; Wentzel-Larsen, Tore; Hanestad, Berit R (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2007)
Background A substantial burden associated with MI has been reported. Thus, how survivors experience their quality of life (QOL) is now being given increasing attention. However, few studies have involved ...
Diagnosis of depression among adolescents – a clinical validation study of key questions and questionnaire 
Haavet, Ole R; Christensen, Kaj S; Sirpal, Manjit K; Haugen, Wenche (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2007)
Background The objective of the study is to improve general practitioners' diagnoses of adolescent depression. Major depression is ranked fourth in the worldwide disability impact. ...
The predictive value of post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms for quality of life: a longitudinal study of physically injured victims of non-domestic violence 
Johansen, Venke A; Wahl, Astrid K; Eilertsen, Dag E; Weisaeth, Lars; Hanestad, Berit R (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2007)
Background Little is known about longitudinal associations between post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and quality of life (QoL) after exposure to violence. The aims of the current study were to examine ...
An adapted version of the long International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ-L): construct validity in a low-income, multiethnic population study from Oslo, Norway 
Graff-Iversen, Sidsel; Anderssen, Sigmund A; Holme, Ingar M; Karen Jenum, Anne; Raastad, Truls (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2007)
Background The aim was to assess the construct validity characteristics of an adapted version of the long International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ-L) and report seasonal variations in physical ...
The Oslo Health Study: Is bone mineral density higher in affluent areas? 
Alver, Kari; Søgaard, Anne J; Falch, Jan A; Meyer, Haakon E (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2007)
Background Based on previously reported differences in fracture incidence in the socioeconomic less affluent Oslo East compared to the more privileged West, our aim was to study bone mineral density (BMD) ...
Observed communication skills: how do they relate to the consultation content? A nation-wide study of graduate medical students seeing a standardized patient for a first-time consultation in a general practice setting 
Gude, Tore; Vaglum, Per; Anvik, Tor; Baerheim, Anders; Eide, Hilde; Fasmer, Ole B; Graugaard, Peter; Grimstad, Hilde; Hjortdahl, Per; Holen, Are; Nordoy, Tone; Skirbekk, Helge; Finset, Arnstein (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2007)
Background In this study, we wanted to investigate the relationship between background variables, communication skills, and the bio-psychosocial content of a medical consultation in a general practice ...
Chlamydia and gonorrhoea in pregnant Batswana women: time to discard the syndromic approach? 
Romoren, Maria; Sundby, Johanne; Velauthapillai, Manonmany; Rahman, Mafizur; Klouman, Elise; Hjortdahl, Per (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2007)
Background Chlamydia and gonorrhoea are major causes of morbidity among women in developing countries. Both infections have been associated with pregnancy-related complications, and case detection and ...
Pakistanis living in Oslo have lower serum 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D levels but higher serum ionized calcium levels compared with ethnic Norwegians. The Oslo Health Study 
Holvik, Kristin; Meyer, Haakon E; Johanne Søgaard, Anne; Haug, Egil; Falch, Jan A (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2007)
Background Persons of Pakistani origin living in Oslo have a much higher prevalence of vitamin D deficiency and secondary hyperparathyroidism but similar bone mineral density compared with ethnic Norwegians. ...
Assessing medical students' attitudes towards learning communication skills – which components of attitudes do we measure? 
Anvik, Tor; Gude, Tore; Grimstad, Hilde; Baerheim, Anders; Fasmer, Ole B; Hjortdahl, Per; Holen, Are; Risberg, Terje; Vaglum, Per (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2007)
Background The Communication Skills Attitudes Scale (CSAS) created by Rees, Sheard and Davies and published in 2002 has been a widely used instrument for measuring medical students' attitudes towards ...
Area deprivation and its association with health in a cross-sectional study: are the results biased by recent migration? 
Piro, Fredrik N; Næss, Øyvind; Claussen, Bjørgulf (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2007)
Background The association between area deprivation and health has mostly been examined in cross-sectional studies or prospective studies with short follow-up. These studies have rarely taken migration ...
Own and parental war experience as a risk factor for mental health problems among adolescents with an immigrant background: results from a cross sectional study in Oslo, Norway 
Lien, Lars; Oppedal, Brit; Haavet, Ole R; Hauff, Edvard; Thoresen, Magne; Bjertness, Espen (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2006)
Background An increasing proportion of immigrants to Western countries in the past decade are from war affected countries. The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence of war experience among ...
Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Urban Tamils in Central Province of Sri Lanka: A community-based study 
Tennakoon U. B., Sampath T. M. (Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2006)
Abstract Back ground: Associations between major CVD risk factors and CVD have been reported to be similar among different populations in different regions of the world. But cardiovascular risk profiles differ in different ...
Increase in sickness absence with psychiatric diagnosis in Norway: a general population-based epidemiologic study of age, gender and regional distribution 
Hensing, Gunnel; Andersson, Lena; Brage, Sören (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2006)
Background The aim of this study was to assess the incidence of sickness absence with psychiatric diagnoses from 1994–2000, and the distribution across gender, age groups, diagnostic groups and regions in ...
Assessment of routine surveillance data as a tool to investigate measles outbreaks in Mozambique 
Jani, Jagrati V; Jani, Ilesh V; Araújo, Carolina; Sahay, Sundeep; Barreto, Jorge; Bjune, Gunnar (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2006)
Background Measles remains a major public health problem in Mozambique despite significant efforts to control the disease. Currently, health authorities base their outbreak control on data from the routine ...
Antihypertensive and lipid lowering treatment in 70–74 year old individuals – predictors for treatment and blood-pressure control: a population based survey. The Hordaland Health Study (HUSK) 
Brekke, Mette; Hunskaar, Steinar; Straand, Jørund (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2006)
Background In an elderly, community based population we aimed at investigating antihypertensive and lipid lowering medication use in relation to own and familiar cardiovascular morbidity and diabetes mellitus, ...
Predictors of job satisfaction among doctors, nurses and auxiliaries in Norwegian hospitals: relevance for micro unit culture 
Krogstad, Unni; Hofoss, Dag; Veenstra, Marijke; Hjortdahl, Per (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2006)
Objective To explore what domains of work are important for job satisfaction among doctors, nurses and auxiliaries and to discuss differences between professional groups in the perspective of micro team ...
Syphilis screening in the antenatal care: a cross-sectional study from Botswana 
Romoren, Maria; Rahman, Mafizur (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2006)
Background Congenital syphilis is recognized as a substantial public health problem in Sub-Saharan Africa. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of syphilis among antenatal care attendees ...
Practice area and work demands in nurses' aides: a cross-sectional study 
Eriksen, Willy (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2006)
Background Knowledge of how work demands vary between different practice areas could give us a better understanding of the factors that influence the working conditions in the health services, and could ...
Inequalities in health: a comparative study between ethnic Norwegians and Pakistanis in Oslo, Norway 
Syed, Hammad R; Dalgard, Odd S; Hussain, Akhtar; Dalen, Ingvild; Claussen, Bjorgulf; Ahlberg, Nora L (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2006)
Background The objective of the study was to observe the inequality in health from the perspective of socio-economic factors in relation to ethnic Pakistanis and ethnic Norwegians in Oslo, Norway. ...
A cluster-randomized educational intervention to reduce inappropriate prescription patterns for elderly patients in general practice - The Prescription Peer Academic Detailing (Rx-PAD) study [NCT00281450] 
Straand, Jørund; Fetveit, Arne; Rognstad, Sture; Gjelstad, Svein; Brekke, Mette; Dalen, Ingvild (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2006)
Background Age-related alterations in metabolism and excretion of medications increase the risk of adverse drug events in the elderly. Inappropriate polypharmacy and prescription practice entails increased ...
Risk factors associated with diarrhoeal disease and diarrheagenic E.coli disease in Duc Giang Hospital, north-eastern corner of Ha Noi, Viet Nam 
Nguyen, Dong Tu (Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2006)
Summary Risk factors associated with diarrhoeal disease and diarrheagenic E. coli disease in Duc Giang Hospital, north-eastern corner of Ha Noi, Viet Nam Background: Diarrheagenic E. coli (DEC) disease is more prevalent ...
Psychosocial factors and distress: a comparison between ethnic Norwegians and ethnic Pakistanis in Oslo, Norway 
Raza Syed, Hammad; Steffen Dalgard, Odd; Dalen, Ingvild; Claussen, Bjørgulf; Hussain, Akthar; Selmer, Randi; Ahlberg, Nora (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2006)
Background In the Norwegian context, higher mental distress has been reported for the non-Western immigrants compared to the ethnic Norwegians and Western immigrants. This high level of distress is often ...
Patient and health care system delays in the start of tuberculosis treatment in Norway 
Farah, Mohamed G; Rygh, Jens H; Steen, Tore W; Selmer, Randi; Heldal, Einar; Bjune, Gunnar (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2006)
Background Delay in start of tuberculosis (TB) treatment has an impact at both the individual level, by increasing the risk of morbidity and mortality, and at the community level, by increasing the risk of ...
Self-reported drug utilization, health, and lifestyle factors among 70–74 year old community dwelling individuals in Western Norway. The Hordaland Health Study (HUSK) 
Brekke, Mette; Hunskaar, Steinar; Straand, Jørund (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2006)
Background To examine the level and patterns of self-reported medication use (prescription and non-prescription drugs) among 70–74 year old individuals living in the community, and to explore self-reported ...
The impact of psychosocial and organizational working conditions on the mental health of female cleaning personnel in Norway 
Gamperiene, Migle; Nygård, Jan F; Sandanger, Inger; Wærsted, Morten; Bruusgaard, Dag (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2006)
Background This study examined the association between psychosocial and organizational work conditions and mental health among women employed in the cleaning profession in Norway. ...
HIV among pregnant women in Moshi Tanzania: the role of sexual behavior, male partner characteristics and sexually transmitted infections 
Msuya, Sia E; Mbizvo, Elizabeth; Hussain, Akhtar; Uriyo, Jacqueline; Sam, Noel E; Stray-Pedersen, Babill (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2006)
Background Women continue to be disproportionately affected by HIV in Tanzania, and factors contributing to this situation need to be identified. The objective of this study was to determine social, ...
Can antibiotic prescriptions in respiratory tract infections be improved? A cluster-randomized educational intervention in general practice - The Prescription Peer Academic Detailing (Rx-PAD) Study [NCT00272155] 
Gjelstad, Svein; Fetveit, Arne; Straand, Jørund; Dalen, Ingvild; Rognstad, Sture; Lindbaek, Morten (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2006)
Background More than half of all antibiotic prescriptions in general practice are issued for respiratory tract infections (RTIs), despite convincing evidence that many of these infections are caused by ...
Diagnostic and treatment delay among pulmonary tuberculosis patients in Ethiopia: a cross sectional study 
Yimer, Solomon; Bjune, Gunnar; Alene, Getu (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2005)
Background Delayed diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis (TB) results in severe disease and a higher mortality. It also leads to an increased period of infectivity in the community. The objective of this ...
Is relatively young age within a school year a risk factor for mental health problems and poor school performance? A population-based cross-sectional study of adolescents in Oslo, Norway 
Lien, Lars; Tambs, Kristian; Oppedal, Brit; Heyerdahl, Sonja; Bjertness, Espen (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2005)
Background Several studies have shown that children who are relatively young within a school year are at greater risk for poorer school performance compared with their older peers. One study also reported ...
Evaluation of dendritic cells loaded with apoptotic cancer cells or expressing tumour mRNA as potential cancer vaccines against leukemia 
Jarnjak-Jankovic, Silvija; Pettersen, Rolf D; Sæbøe-Larssen, Stein; Wesenberg, Finn; Gaudernack, Gustav (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2005)
Background Leukemia is a clonal disorder characterized by uncontrolled proliferation of haematopoietic cells, and represents the most common form of cancer in children. Advances in therapy for childhood ...
Action ethical dilemmas in surgery: an interview study of practicing surgeons 
Torjuul, Kirsti; Nordam, Ann; Sørlie, Venke (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2005)
Background The aim of this study was to describe the kinds of ethical dilemmas surgeons face during practice. Methods Five male and five female ...
Assessing immunization data quality from routine reports in Mozambique 
Mavimbe, João C; Braa, Jørn; Bjune, Gunnar (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2005)
Background Worldwide immunization coverage shows an increase in the past years but the validity of the official reports for measuring change over time has been questioned. Facing this problem, donor supported ...
Work factors and smoking cessation in nurses' aides: a prospective cohort study 
Eriksen, Willy (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2005)
Background The prevalence of smoking in nursing personnel remains high. The aim of this study was to identify work factors that predict smoking cessation among nurses' aides. ...
Treatment outcome of new culture positive pulmonary tuberculosis in Norway 
Guled Farah, Mohamed; Tverdal, Aage; Steen, Tore W; Heldal, Einar; Brantsaeter, Arne B; Bjune, Gunnar (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2005)
Background The key elements in tuberculosis (TB) control are to cure the individual patient, interrupt transmission of TB to others and prevent the tubercle bacilli from becoming drug resistant. Incomplete ...
Maternal mortality in the rural Gambia, a qualitative study on access to emergency obstetric care 
Cham, Mamady; Sundby, Johanne; Vangen, Siri (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2005)
Background Maternal mortality is the vital indicator with the greatest disparity between developed and developing countries. The challenging nature of measuring maternal mortality has made it necessary to ...
Ethical challenges in surgery as narrated by practicing surgeons 
Torjuul, Kirsti; Nordam, Ann; Sørlie, Venke (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2005)
Background The aim of this study was to explore the ethical challenges in surgery from the surgeons' point of view and their experience of being in ethically difficult situations. ...
Kampen for (tro)verdighet : Kvinner med ‘ubestemte’ helseplager i møtet med legen og dagliglivet 
Werner, Anne (Doctoral thesis / Doktoravhandling, 2005)
Gjennom kvalitative intervjuer med kvinner med kroniske muskelsmerter studeres utfordringer i møtet med legen og dagliglivet. Det ‘(tro)verdighetsarbeidet’ pasientene utfører synliggjøres og analyseres; et arbeid som peker ...
Time perspective related to mental health among idp adolescent in Indonesia 
Turnip, Sherly Saragih (Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2004)
Background: Conflicts and wars in several areas in Indonesia had caused a large number of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and 70% of IDPs are children and women. IDPs adolescent is a vulnerable group of having mental ...
Musculo-skeletal pain among 40- and 45-year olds in Oslo: differences between two socioeconomically contrasting areas, and their possible explanations 
Brekke, Mette; Hjortdahl, Per (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2004)
Background The objective of the study was to compare the prevalence and severity of musculo-skeletal pain between two socioeconomically contrasting areas in Oslo, Norway, and to explore possible explanatory ...
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