This dissertation is based on a naturalistic multicentre study in the context of an interdisciplinary assessment in neuropediatric clinics. The main objective was to expand knowledge about this assessment, focusing primarily on the role of screening instruments completed by caregivers and their satisfaction with the assessment. The validity and usefulness of screening tools for parental mental health ...

<p><i>Background:</i> Global aging increases the number of frail and multi-morbid patients, thereby raising the total volume of healthcare consultations. Furthermore, people aged 65 and over are more prone to medication errors and adverse drug events. This situation strains resources in healthcare settings and poses a challenge to healthcare systems and healthcare workers. To meet these challenges, ...

Hypertension, which affects about one-third of adults worldwide, is a leading cause of heart disease, stroke, and kidney failure. Despite the known benefits of lowering blood pressure, control remains inadequate worldwide. Only half of those with hypertension are aware of their condition, and even fewer receive adequate treatment. Among those treated, many do not achieve target blood pressure levels. ...

Health and socioeconomic inequalities are heavily correlated, and poor mental health increases the risk of exclusion from the labour market. Education is important to equalize the socioeconomic gradient, and completing upper secondary school is essential. The high dropout rates in upper secondary school are therefore of high concern. The main project “Ung vilje” was a prospective cohort study started ...

Maternal death (MD) and morbidity are indicators for maternal health and healthcare system development. This PhD project aimed to investigate MD, maternal morbidity, and related risk factors in Georgia using data from the Georgian Birth Registry (GBR) and digital health surveillance systems. Paper I, with a case series design, identified direct and indirect causes of MD from 2014 to 2017. Paper ...

<p><i>Background:</i> Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) such as cancer and cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are predominant causes of mortality in Norwegian women. With a national goal to reduce premature mortality from NCDs by 33% by 2030, Norway is also committed to achieving Sustainable Development Goals, including those related to climate change. The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) emphasizes ...

Worldwide, the incidence of neonatal sepsis is estimated at around 3000 cases per 100,000 live births, accompanied by a mortality rate of 17.6%. Group B streptococcus (GBS) is globally the leading cause of newborn infections. The global burden of neonatal sepsis and invasive GBS disease is skewed towards the low-income countries, but the outcome of invasive GBS disease with massive inflammation can ...

<i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> and <i>Klebsiella pneumoniae</i> often reside in the human body as harmless commensal bacteria but can cause various infections once they breach the host's immune defenses. These pathogens are increasingly difficult to treat due to the emergence of antibiotic-resistant strains such as methicillin-resistant <i>S. aureus</i> (MRSA) and carbapenem-resistant <i>K. pneumoniae</i>. ...

The primary aim of this thesis is to address the knowledge gap concerning user satisfaction with Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) from the perspectives of young people and their parents. The objectives are threefold: (1) establish the construct validity of the Experience of Service Questionnaire (ESQ) (Paper I), assess the predictors of user satisfaction (Paper II), and explore ...

<p><i>Background:</i> The current understanding of the menstrual cycle (MC) and hormonal contraceptive (HC) use in female athletes is scarce and the impact on training, performance, and recovery is inconclusive. Still, many athletes perceive MC/HC use and related symptoms to interfere with training, performance, and recovery. However, as most previous studies often include athletes from multiple ...