Mastergradsoppgaver i folkehelsevitenskap: Recent submissions
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Progression and management of Prediabetes by socioeconomic status and health care consumption. The Tromsø Study 2007-2016
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2023-06-12)Background: Socioeconomic status and healthcare consumption are considered predictors of diabetes development and quality of blood glucose management. However, studies on the association between socioeconomic status and healthcare consumption in people with prediabetes and these outcomes are scarce. Objective: To examine the relationship between the development of diabetes in people with prediabetes ... -
The association between alcohol consumption and self-rated health among adult Norwegian women. A cross-sectional study from the Norwegian Women and Cancer (NOWAC) cohort
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2023-05-31)Abstract Background: After 1985, the proportion of women who drink alcohol in Norway has increased, narrowing the gender gap in alcohol consumption. In Norway, more women now drink alcohol than before. There is little evidence of an association between alcohol consumption and self-rated health (SRH) in Norwegian women. Therefore, this study aimed at the association between alcohol consumption and ... -
Tying mobile health tools to the users’ needs – Motivational drivers
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2023-05-30)<p>Objective: The primary aim of this thesis is to contribute novel insights into the distinctive attributes of ICT systems, with a particular emphasis on features preferred by users in the realm of mobile health (mHealth) applications and devices. The study aimed at identifying motivational factors that enhance and sustain the usage and adaption of mHealth applications, wearables, and trackers among ... -
The effects of COVID-19 vaccination strategies on vaccine uptake in the Nordic Countries. A scoping review.
(Mastergradsoppgave; Master thesis, 2023-06-05)1.1 Introduction The declaration of COVID-19 as a pandemic in 2020 by WHO helped in organizing efforts against the disease, including the manufacture of numerous vaccines. WHO recommended that all countries should vaccinate over 70% of their citizens. However, vaccination coverage is a goal that faces a lot of challenges, including vaccination hesitancy among others. This scoping review addresses ... -
Forholdet mellom fysisk aktivitet og psykiske plager hos ungdomsskoleelever i Tromsø kommune. Resultater fra Ungdata
(Mastergradsoppgave; Master thesis, 2023-05-30)Økte psykiske plager hos ungdom over hele verden, samtidig med at mange ungdommer ikke oppfyller anbefalingene til helsemyndighetene. Forholdet mellom fysisk aktivitet og psykiske plager er ikke statistisk signifikant. Det er observert flere steder kjønnsforskjeller. -
The association between visceral fat and lifestyle factors in an adult population: The Tromsø Study 2015-2016.
(Mastergradsoppgave; Master thesis, 2023-05-31)Introduction: Visceral fat (VAT) is the most metabolically, harmful type of body fat. It is in the abdomen and it surrounds organs like kidneys, pancreas and liver and is associated with higher risk for morbidity. VAT is accurately measured by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA). Due to the imbalance between energy intake and expenditure, excessive VAT accumulation occurs; therefore, a healthy ... -
Effect of telemedicine for patients with chronic kidney disease who perform dialysis at home: a systematic review
(Mastergradsoppgave; Master thesis, 2022-06-29)Introduction and background: The world’s population is getting older, and the prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) rises parallel with age. CKD is a major public health concern, characterised by poor health outcomes and a high economic burden for society as well as for the individual. With an aging population, there is an increasing need to organize healthcare services in alternative ways. ... -
SSRI-use, depression, and socioeconomic status among Norwegian adult women – A cross-sectional study with data from the NOWAC-study
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2022-12-28)<p><i>Introduction -</i> Depressive disorders affect a significant part of the population, and its effects can be debilitating. Such disorders have a higher prevalence among women and previous studies have shown that there is a consistent association between SES and depression, and between SES and SSRI-use. The primary aim of this cross-sectional study was to investigate the association between SES ... -
The social gradient in Subjective Well-being (SWB)
(Mastergradsoppgave; Master thesis, 2022-11-30)Background: The Social gradient in Subjective wellbeing (SWB) exists in countries, and in individuals, either rich or poor, and the pattern can be seen when looking at the factors of Socio-economic Position (SEP) is a strong predictor of SWB and as well as a popular concept in health and happiness research. Aim: The main aim of this paper is firstly, to determine whether there are socio-economic ... -
Depression in an adult Norwegian population: prevalence and associated factors in the Tromsø Study 7
(Mastergradsoppgave; Master thesis, 2022-12-01)Introduction: The burden of depression is considerable worldwide as it is one of the leading causes of disability. People with depression can experience symptoms like loss of interest, feeling sad or depressed, feeling worthless, unnecessary guilt, suicidal thoughts, fatigue, and decreased pleasure. Depression can affect the personal, social, and work life of people as well as may lead to self-harm ... -
Association of pre-diagnostic vitamin D level with postmenopausal breast cancer risk: A systematic review
(Mastergradsoppgave; Master thesis, 2022-12-01)Introduction: Breast cancer is a disease in which there is a rapid multiplying of cells in the breast. It has been a serious concern as it is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women, especially in the old-age group. Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that is consumed via diet or produced when the ultraviolet (UV) rays of the sun make contact with the skin. Its putative anticarcinogenic ... -
Number of children and risk of hormone receptor-positive versus hormone receptor-negative breast cancer
(Mastergradsoppgave; Master thesis, 2022-11-30)Introduction: With around 2.3 million cases, breast cancer became the most frequently diagnosed cancer in 2020 surpassing lung cancer cases and mortality. Based on histology and molecular characteristics, hormone receptor-positive (HR+) cancer has tumors with both estrogen and progesterone receptors. On the contrary, hormone receptor-negative (HR-) cancer has tumors not expressing estrogen or ... -
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 ... -
Exploring the utilization of healthcare resources in elderly patients with COPD
(Mastergradsoppgave; Master thesis, 2022-11-28)Background: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) remains a major health problem worldwide (1) and the prevalence of COPD continues to increase (2, 3). It is a major cause of multimorbidity and mortality in Norway (4) and the healthcare utilization by COPD- patients is expected to increase in the future (5). To effectively allocate healthcare resources, it is necessary to have knowledge about ... -
The association between multimorbidity and primary healthcare utilization in South-Eastern Norway Regional Health Authority
(Mastergradsoppgave; Master thesis, 2022-06-30)Background: Multimorbidity is one of the greatest health-related challenges worldwide. Multimorbidity is associated with several outcomes, such as lower quality of life and higher disability. The main aim of this study was to explore the association between multimorbidity and the use of healthcare services in primary healthcare. Method: In a register-based, cross-sectional study we extracted data ... -
Folkehelseperspektivet i kommunalt arbeid med bærekraftmålene – En komparativ case-studie av styringsdokumenter i to norske kommuner
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2022-06-14)FNs bærekraftmål representerer en ny milepæl i det globale arbeidet med bærekraftig utvikling, og kommunene og fylkeskommunene er utpekt til nøkkelaktører for å realisere bærekraftmålene og en bærekraftig samfunnsutvikling i Norge. Flere studier viser imidlertid at begreper både relatert til folkehelse og bærekraft kan oppleves utfordrende å implementere og operasjonalisere i lokalt planverk når det ... -
Selvmordsatferd og relasjonssårbarhet hos ungdomsskoleelever i Tromsø kommune. En populasjonsbasert tverrsnittsstudie.
(Mastergradsoppgave; Master thesis, 2022-05-25)Bakgrunn: Selvmord er en betydelig folkehelseutfordring og prevalensen av selvmordsatferd er høy. Det er ofte flere årsaker som ligger bak. Identifisering og kartlegging av risikofaktorer for selvmordsatferd hos ungdommer er derfor viktig i det selvmordsforebyggende arbeidet. Mål: Målet med denne studien var å undersøke om det finnes en sammenheng mellom svake relasjoner til familie, venner, og/eller ... -
Student wellbeing: Living alone and psychological distress among university students during the COVID-19 pandemic; a descriptive cross-sectional study in Northern Norway
(Mastergradsoppgave; Master thesis, 2022-06-13)Mental health issues have recently received increased awareness worldwide. Psychological distress refers to non-specific symptoms of anxiety, stress and depression and is indicative of impaired mental health. Students have been identified as an especially vulnerable group, with estimated 1 in 5 students affected by mental disorders. The novel COVID-19 pandemic and the effects of restrictions has ... -
Experiences of stigma amongst HIV-positive people encountering the healthcare system in Scandinavia: a systematic review.
(Mastergradsoppgave; Master thesis, 2022-06-01)Abstract Objective: This systematic review aims to investigate the experiences of HIV-related stigma among people living with HIV in Scandinavia Introduction: Stigma has existed for centuries, with some groups of people being more prone to stigma than others, one example being people living with HIV. HIV-related stigma has existed from the beginning of the epidemic, 1980's, and may still be ... -
Effects of psychological and psychosocial interventions for refugees: a systematic review
(Mastergradsoppgave; Master thesis, 2022-05-30)In this systematic review, I investigated the effect of psychological and psychosocial interventions for refugees. The objective of this master thesis was to look at the effects of psychological and psychosocial intervention on PTSD and/or depression for adult refugees in Europe who suffers from PTSD and/or depression.