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Oral contraceptive use and risk of mortality among Norwegian women – a prospective study from the NOWAC study
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2021-12-01)Millions of women are dependent on the use of oral contraceptives in order to have a more meaningful life and a general sense of well-being. These benefits make oral contraceptives one of the most prescribed medications among women. However, while there is established evidence on the short-term effects of oral contraceptive use, there are conflicting reports on the long-term risk of oral contraceptive ... -
Oral health of adults in Northern Norway – a pilot study
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2012-05-01)There is a deficiency of data on oral health of adults in northern Norway, and available reports indicate poorer oral health in the north as compared with the rest of the country. The objective of this pilot study was to develop and test out tools for a larger epidemiological study of oral health among adults in northern Norway. The study was conducted in the municipalities of Nordkapp and Båtsfjord ... -
Organisering og avlønning av allmennleger : hvordan virker ulike avlønningsformer, og hvordan er det norske systemet sammenliknet med Sverige, Danmark og England?
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2010-05-01)Norges primærhelsetjeneste beskrives med bakgrunn i historie, organisering og avlønning av fastlegene. Organisering og avlønning blir så sammenlignet med hvordan dette gjøres i England, Sverige og Danmark. Med bakgrunn i dette blir det foreslått mulige endringer i primærhelsetjenesten i Norge. Dette være seg blant annet innføring av bedre overvåking av fastlegenes ressursbruk spesielt med tanke på ... -
Overweight and obesity among children – Is there an association between school provided meals and BMI changes?
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2022-11-28)Overweight and obesity has become a worldwide problem in the last decades. Among children aged 5-19, overweight and obesity prevalence has risen from 4% in 1975 to 18% in 2016. Children with overweight and obesity are also more likely to stay obese into adulthood. The consequences of being overweight and obese in childhood increases the risk of several non-communicable diseases and early morbidity. For ... -
Ovulation frequency in women of childbearing age attending a population based health survey : the relationship between self-reported cycles and measured serum progesterone levels in The North-Trøndelag health study, The HUNT3-Survey 2006-2008
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2011-12-01)The primary objective was to study the frequency of ovulatory menstrual cycles among women aged 20-50 years participating in the HUNT3-survey. Further, we wanted to investigate how the women’s report of menstrual cycle day coincided with the increase in measured serum progesterone level. Finally, we also investigated the association between self-reported premenstrual symptoms and verified ovulatory ... -
Parental exposure and risk factors for leukemia in offspring. A systematic review
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2018-12-11)Objective: The purpose of this thesis is to identify and investigate risk factors associated with childhood leukemia, formulated by the research question: Which risk factors are associated with parental exposure and childhood leukemia in the offspring? Methods: A systematic literature search was performed in three databases Embase, Medline and Cochrane. The articles found were selected and included ... -
Patient- initiated self-care and positive health outcomes in patients living with Multiple Sclerosis: A qualitative study.
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2015-07-25)This study looks at the daily routines and self-care practices among patients living with multiple sclerosis who have experienced positive health outcomes related to their self-initiated efforts and the various strategies used by them to live better with their disease. -
Personal and professional use of acupuncture among medical practitioners in Norway 1994-2004
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2006-12)BACKGROUND Previous research have documented that acupuncture distinguish itself by being the complementary or alternative therapy that medical practitioners most often use both personally and professionally. Possible changes over the years have not previously been investigated. MATERIAL AND METHODS In February 1994 and November 2004 equivalent postal surveys were sent to proportional, ... -
Personer med funksjonsnedsettelser og livskvalitet, tilfredshet med livet og fremtidstro
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2016-05-13)Bakgrunn: Forskning på personer med funksjonsnedsettelser er et lite berørt område. En rekke indikatorer på levekår er lite belyst hos personer med funksjonsnedsettelser, og tidligere forskning tyder på at personer med funksjonsnedsettelser scorer lavere på noen levekårsfaktorer enn funksjonsfriske. Formål: Formålet med studien er å beskrive og sammenlikne livskvalitet, tilfredshet med ... -
Physical activity and perceived health among adolescents in Troms. Data based on Fit Futures - a health survey among adolescents
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2013-07-02)Background: Perceived health is a predictor of morbidity and mortality in adults and has been an important measure of the general health status in population health studies for decades. Thus, perceived health during adolescence should be of high interest from a Public Health perspective. The aim of this thesis was to investigate the association between leisure time physical activity and perceived ... -
Physical activity and prisoner's health : a qualitative systematic review
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2014-04-30)A qualitative systematic review was performed in order to examine the importance and benefit of physical activity to prisoners’ life course, while in incarceration. Physical activity can promote health and prevent diseases and is an important public health means used in the treatment and prevention of various diseases, as well as in the treatment of some mental illnesses such as depressive and anxiety ... -
Practice location preferences among General Practitioners. A literature review and a statistical analysis highlighting associated factors and characteristics
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2016-05-12)Abstract The objective of this study is to investigate the GPs preferences in practice location, whether actions have been taken to improve the recruitment and retention of GPs in small municipalities, and if there are any specific characteristics of the GPs that are associated with their preference in practice location. A literature review of relevant material and a statistical analysis of ... -
Predictors for successful quitting among more than 4000 smokers using SMS or internet-based programs
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2016-06-27)Background: The prevalence of daily smoking in Norway has decreased over the years among both men and women like in other developed countries. However, smoking remains one of the world’s leading causes of preventable deaths. A web-based smoking cessation service is one of the aids for quitting smoking. The Directorate of Health opened the website, www.slutta.no to the Norwegian public as part of the ... -
Predictors of early sexual debut among adolescents in North Norway
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2014-05-15)Objectives: The study thought to examine if early sexual debut among adolescents in North Norway differs by ethnicity that is between Sami and non-Sami. Further, it was examined if factors like: gender; family connectedness; peer relations; parental involvement; alcohol; smoking; socio-economic status of parents, educational aspirations and family structure, already found to affect adolescents age ... -
Predictors of exclusive breastfeeding at discharge, the Georgian Birth Registry
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2018-05-21)Breastfeeding is associated with many short and long-term advantages for both mother and child, such as protection against gastrointestinal and respiratory infections in children and breast cancer in women. Rates of exclusive breastfeeding are low in low and middle-income countries. Several determinants of breastfeeding have previously been identified in the literature, for example mother’s age and ... -
Prevalence and cause of Dyspnea in a general population: The Tromsø study
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2015-09-29)Background: Dyspnea is a prevalent condition causing reduced quality of life increasingly by age. The main causes are heart failure (HF), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) with less common conditions being ischemic dyspnea, heart disease, atrial fibrillation, asthma, and pulmonary fibrosis. The aim of study was to determine causes of dyspnea in a general population through examination ... -
The prevalence and determinants of Polypharmacy in middle-aged population of two Russian cities.
(Mastergradsoppgave; Master thesis, 2021-11-30)Introduction: Polypharmacy has been a global threat these days and raised a question about its determinants. Differences in socioeconomic conditions, comorbid conditions, healthcare services use of individuals were expected to be related to Polypharmacy. Populations with cardiovascular diseases are more likely to be on multiple medications. However, no studies investigated the effects of socioeconomic ... -
The prevalence and factors associated with decreased oxygen saturation in a GP population of adults. A comparative study in Northwest Russia and Northern Norway
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2016-05-30)Objective: To explore the prevalence and contributing factors of lower oxygen saturation in Northern Norway and Northwest Russia. Methods: The descriptive cross-sectional study included 3833 respondents from Northwest Russia (3215) and Northern Norway (618). All men and women aged 40 years or more, visiting general practitioners´ (GPs) offices were the subjects. A structured questionnaire, a digital ... -
Prevalence and predictors of fatigue among people living with HIV in Northern and Southern Norway. From the cross-sectional study of mental health and quality of life among people living with HIV in Northern and Southern Norway, 2014-2015
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2018-05-30)Fatigue is described as a sensation of tiredness and exhaustion that potentially interferes with daily life functioning, and is a common symptom in people living with HIV (PLWH). This study aim is to investigate the prevalence and the predictors of fatigue among PLWH in Northern and Southern Norway. A cross-sectional survey was conducted at two hospitals in 2014-2015. Fatigue was measured with the ... -
Prevalence and predictors of macrosomia newborn : Northern-Norwegian mother-and-child study
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2012-08-01)BACKGROUND The prevalence of macrosomia newborn has increased in Norway over the last few decades. In Norway, there is ample evidence that macrosomia is associated with elevated risk of complications both for the mother and the newborn. It is also evident that being born macrosomic is associated with future health risks. OBJECTIVE The Study was aimed to understand the prevalence and predictors of ...
