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Effect of interventions to prevent depression associated with childbirth in women at risk. A systematic review and meta-analysis. Effekt av tiltak for å forebygge depresjon i forbindelse med fødsler hos kvinner i risiko. En systematisk oversikt og meta-analyse.
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2014-07-27)Background: A proportion of 10-15% of Norwegian mothers experience symptoms of depression in such an extent that they may need help. In addition to complicate life for the mother, there is a danger that the child's development may be adversely affected by the mother's condition. Objectives of the study are to determine if it can be proven difference in efficacy of interventions between two ... -
A second chance in life. A comparison between Chile and Norway: to what extent is there a possibility for work or study for people who have been diagnosed with schizophrenia?
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2014-08-01)Objectives: This research aims to identify strategies that have been carried out and strategies needed, for the vocational integration of people specifically with diagnosis of schizophrenia. Comparison between the two countries Chile and Norway was performed to assess this subject. Methods: A literature search was carried out. Results: In both countries there are few studies on this issue and high ... -
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 ... -
Neonatal mortality predictors in Nepal: Nepal demographic health survey 2011
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2013-09-01)Background: The neonatal period (0-28 days after delivery) in human life is critical and carries a high risk of mortality. According to the Nepal Demographic Health Survey (NDHS) 2011, Nepal has a Neonatal Mortality Rate (NMR) of 33/1000 live births which is one of the highest in the world. The neonatal mortality accounts for 61% of the under-five mortality. There has been very limited progress in ... -
Water, sanitation, socioeconomic status and prevalence of waterborne diseases: a cross-sectional study at Makwanpur district, Nepal
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2014-05-20)Background: Nepal is a developing country. Lack of sustainability of water supply and sanitation services are always considered as major issue in developing countries that accounts for high prevalence of waterborne diseases such as diarrhea, dysentery, cholera, typhoid, and jaundice. In addition, socioeconomic status such as; education, income and occupation are also the bottle-necks in developing ... -
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 ... -
The incidence and prevalence of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Back Pain of unknown origin, Fibromyalgia, and Myalgia in Norwegian women, and their association to physical activity. A prospective cohort study of material from the Norwegian Women and Cancer (NOWAC) study.
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2014-05-01)Background: Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) appear relatively frequent and are costly for society each year, yet they are poorly understood. Four commonly occurring MSDs are Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), Back Pain (BP) of unknown origin, Fibromyalgia (FM), and muscle pain/Myalgia. There are few Norwegian epidemiologic data on these four outcomes. Physical activity (PA) has been internationally ... -
Impact of Helping Babies Breathe (HBB), a basic neonatal resuscitation educational program for birth attendants in low-resource setting: a systematic review
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2014-04-29)A B S T R A C T Background: Reducing neonatal deaths and mortality due to birth asphyxia from preventable causes have been a continuing challenge in low-resource settings where the burden is high. The development of effective low cost interventions and their delivery are needed to bring down the number of deaths from birth asphyxia. Helping Babies Breathe (HBB), which is a neonatal resuscitation ... -
A longitudinal study of the changes in BMI, waist circumference, waist-to-height-ratio and desired BMI of the participants in the 4th, 5th and 6th survey of the Tromsø Study.
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2014-04-29)Background: prevalence of obesity and overweight continues to increase in Norway, and more in young than old. This thesis has sought to describe the changes in BMI, with supplementary analyses of WC and WHtR, over a 13-year period. Furthermore, desired BMI (DBMI) has been analysed to assess whether the discrepancy between weight and desired weight is dependent on BMI categories of normal weight, ... -
Sexual risk behaviors and risk of HIV infection among adult male in Nepal
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2013-05-01)Background: The HIV infection among adult male is high in Nepal. The chances of HIV infection from heterosexual route and infecting close partners are high due to their risky sexual behaviors. This study aimed to assess the risk of HIV Infection and risk factors associated with high risk of HIV infection among adult male in Nepal. Methodology: An analytical cross-sectional study was conducted from ... -
Human exposures to parabens in cosmetics - a literature study
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2013-12-02)A literature study was performed in order to assess and compare evidence of human exposure to parabens in cosmetics. The focus of the thesis is on human concentrations, the rate of dermal absorption, metabolism and excretion; in order to increase our understanding of human exposures to endocrine disrupting chemicals in cosmetics. High detection rates of native and total parabens in blood and urine ... -
Sykdomsspesifikk livskvalitet hos pasienter med inflammatorisk tarmsykdom. En klinisk kvalitetsstudie om poliklinisk organisering av kontrolltilbud
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2012-12-01)Bakgrunn: Inflammatorisk tarmsykdom (IBD), henholdsvis morbus Crohn (CD) og Ulcerøs colitt (UC) er kroniske lidelser som kan ha en betydelig negativ innvirkning på en pasients sykdomsspesifikke livskvalitet (HRQoL). Den tradisjonelle måten å organisere behandling og oppfølging av denne pasientgruppen har vært konsultasjoner hos spesialist i medisinske poliklinikker, som jeg i oppgaven betegner som ... -
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 ... -
Etniske forskjeller i risiko for kroniske muskel- og skjelettsmerter blant en befolkning i Nord-Norge: SAMINOR-undersøkelsen
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2013-08-29)Bakgrunn: Muskel- og skjelettplager er en av de hyppigste årsakene til sykefravær og uføretrygd i Norge. Det finnes lite forskning om muskel- og skjelettsmerter blant urfolk, både internasjonalt og i Arktiske områder. Formål: Se på risiko for kroniske muskel- og skjelettsmerter blant ulike etniske grupper i en Nordnorsk befolkning. Analysere om sosioøkonomiske faktorer kan påvirke til eventuelle ... -
Live long and prosper : assessment of the effect of participation in self-help groups for landmine accident survivors in rural Cambodia through analysing pre- and post-intervention changes in health determinants
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2013-08-28)Objective: Landmines injuries are considered a major public health issue. Cambodia is the 4th most land mined country in the world. Landmine accident survivors face challenges with poverty and pain, with little chance of improving their lives on their own. Trauma Care Foundation Cambodia started with community based self-help groups in 2000. The aim is to study was to evaluate the impact of self- ... -
Factors associated with adherence to antiretroviral therapy in HIV-infected patients. A cross-sectional study in Kathmandu District, Nepal
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2012-09-28)Objective: To determine the prevalence and predictors of antiretroviral therapy adherence among HIV/ AIDS patients in Kathmandu district. Methods: A cross-sectional study of 316 HIV-positive individuals receiving antiretroviral therapy from three ART sites in Kathmandu districts was done from January 2012 to February 2012. The participants were interviewed and answered questions about socio-demographic ... -
Fysisk aktivitet og helserelatert livskvalitet. Hvilke sammenhenger er det mellom ulike former for fysisk aktivitet og ulike mål for helserelatert livskvalitet i Tromsø VI?
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2011-12-09)Bakgrunn: Det finnes i dag mye dokumentasjon på de positive effektene av fysisk aktivitet for helse og forventet levealder. Helserelatert livskvalitet (Health Related Quality Of Life, HRQOL) er et begrep som får stadig mer annerkjennelse som et viktig bidrag for god forståelse av en populasjons helse. Likevel finnes det kun et noe begrenset materiale for sammenhengen mellom fysisk aktivitet og HRQOL. ... -
Stillbirths and associations with education and sosiodemography : a registry study from a regional hospital in north-eastern Tanzania
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2012-05)Background: Every year 2, 6 million women experience a stillbirth. The vast majority occur in Sub-Saharan countries. Education is a commonly used proxy for socioeconomic status (SES) and is closely linked to health. We wanted to investigate the associations between education and stillbirths in a regional referral hospital in north eastern Tanzania (Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre, KCMC ... -
Factors influencing unmet needs for family planning among currently married women in Nepal
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2012-08-01)Background: Family planning is one of the most cost-effective interventions available, but still there exists unmet needs for family planning. Women are said to have unmet needs for family planning if they want to stop or delay child bearing, but are not using any methods of contraception. According to Nepal Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS) 2001 data the prevalence of unmet needs in Nepal was ... -
Robot-assisted versus conventional laparoscopic radical prostatectomy - a systematic review
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2013-04-30)The primary aim of the thesis is to compare effectiveness and safety of robot-assisted radical prostatectomies (RALRP) and conventional laparoscopic radical prostatectomies (LRP) using evidence based analyses. The secondary aim is to assess the current level of implementation of robotic surgical systems in prostate cancer treatment in Norwegian hospitals. Method A systematic review of studies that ...
