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The association between health information seeking on the internet and physician visits (The Seventh Tromsø Study - Part 4): Population-based questionnaire study
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2020-03-05)Background: The internet is being widely used for seeking health information. However, there is no consensus on the association between health information seeking on the internet and the use of health care services. Objective: We examined the association between health information seeking via the internet and physician visits. In addition, we investigated the association between online health ... -
Association between physical activity and risk of hepatobiliary cancers: A multinational cohort study
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2018-12-22)<i>Background & Aims</i> - To date, evidence on the association between physical activity and risk of hepatobiliary cancers has been inconclusive. We examined this association in the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition cohort (EPIC).<p><p> <i>Methods</i> - We identified 275 hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) cases, 93 intrahepatic bile duct cancers (IHBCs), and 164 non-gallbladder ... -
Belief in COVID-19 Conspiracy Theories, Level of Trust in Government Information, and Willingness to Take COVID-19 Vaccines Among Health Care Workers in Nigeria: Survey Study
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2023-05-02)Background: The World Health Organization recently declared vaccine hesitancy or refusal as a threat to global health. COVID-19 vaccines have been proven efficacious and are central to combatting the pandemic. However, many—including skilled health care workers (HCWs)—have been hesitant in taking the vaccines. Conspiracy theories spread on social media may play a central role in fueling vaccine ... -
Competing mortality risks analysis of prediagnostic lifestyle and dietary factors in colorectal cancer survival: the Norwegian Women and Cancer Study
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2019-10-30)<i>Background</i> - It remains unclear whether or which prediagnostic lifestyle and dietary factors influence colorectal cancer (CRC) survival following diagnosis. This study used competing mortality risks analysis to evaluate the association between these factors and CRC survival.<p> <p><i>Methods</i> - A total of 96 889 cancer-free participants of the Norwegian Women and Cancer Study completed ... -
Covid-19-related misinformation on social media: a systematic review
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2021-03-19)Objective - To review misinformation related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) on social media during the first phase of the pandemic and to discuss ways of countering misinformation.<p> <p>Methods - We searched PubMed®, Scopus, Embase®, PsycInfo and Google Scholar databases on 5 May 2020 and 1 June 2020 for publications related to COVID-19 and social media which dealt with misinformation ... -
Electronic Health Use in a Representative Sample of 18,497 Respondents in Norway (The Seventh Tromsø Study - Part 1): Population-Based Questionnaire Study
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2020-03-05)<p><i>Background:</i> Electronic health (eHealth) services may help people obtain information and manage their health, and they are gaining attention as technology improves, and as traditional health services are placed under increasing strain. We present findings from the first representative, large-scale, population-based study of eHealth use in Norway. <p><i>Objective:</i> The objectives of ... -
Exploring geographical differences in the incidence of colorectal cancer in the Norwegian women and cancer study: A population-based prospective study
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2019-08-08)<i>Purpose</i>: Norway has experienced an unexplained, steep increase in colorectal cancer (CRC) incidence in the last half-century, with large differences across its counties. We aimed to determine whether geographical distribution of lifestyle-related CRC risk factors can explain these geographical differences in CRC incidence in Norwegian women.<p><p> <i>Methods</i>: We followed a nationally ... -
Giving cell phones to pregnant women and improving services may increase primary health facility utilization: a case-control study of a Nigerian project
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2014)Background: Worldwide, about 287 000 women die each year from mostly preventable complications related to pregnancy and childbirth. A disproportionately high number of these deaths occur in sub-Saharan Africa. The Abiye (‘Safe Motherhood’) project in the Ifedore Local Government Area (LGA) of Ondo-State of Nigeria aimed at improving facility utilization and maternal health through the use of cell ... -
High lactose whey cheese consumption and risk of colorectal cancer - The Norwegian Women and Cancer Study
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2019-01-22)The incidence of colorectal cancer (CRC) has increased among Norwegian women, and is among the highest in the world. In order to understand this increase, country specific dietary exposures have been investigated. The aim of this study was to quantify the association between consumption of brown cheese, a common bread topping in Norway, and colorectal, colon, and rectal cancer in the prospective ... -
Impact of Illness on Electronic Health Use (The Seventh Tromsø Study - Part 2): Population-Based Questionnaire Study
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2020-03-05)<p><i>Background:</i> Patients who suffer from different diseases may use different electronic health (eHealth) resources. Thus, those who plan eHealth interventions should take into account which eHealth resources are used most frequently by patients that suffer from different diseases. <p><i>Objective:</i> The aim of this study was to understand the associations between different groups of chronic ... -
Impact of the use of electronic health tools on the psychological and emotional well-being of electronic health service users (The Seventh Tromsø Study - Part 3): Population-based questionnaire study
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2020-03-05)<p><i>Background:</i> Electronic health (eHealth) has been described as a silver bullet for addressing how challenges of the current health care system may be solved by technological solutions in future strategies and visions for modern health care. However, the evidence of its effects on service quality and cost effectiveness remains unclear. In addition, patients’ psychological and emotional ... -
Lifestyle factors and colorectal cancer: The Norwegian Women and Cancer Study
(Doctoral thesis; Doktorgradsavhandling, 2020-03-27)Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a major global disease. The incidence rate among Norwegian women is currently the highest in the world. Lifestyle factors have a substantial influence on CRC susceptibility. However, it is not clear whether these factors are responsible for the high incidence in Norwegian women, or whether they play a role in CRC survival. This doctoral project investigated lifestyle factors ... -
mHealth and obstetrics
(Lecture; Forelesning, 2014-10-07)In this lecture, dr. Oyeyemi presents his work evaluating the impact of the Abiye Project. A main outcome of the project was the increased use of primary level health facilities in the project area. -
Physical activity patterns and the risk of colorectal cancer in the Norwegian Women and Cancer study: A population-based prospective study
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2018-12-04)<p><I>Introduction</I>: Colorectal cancer (CRC) remains the second most common cancer in women worldwide. Physical activity (PA) has been associated with reduced risk of CRC; however, this has been demonstrated more consistently in men, while results of studies in women have been largely equivocal. We aimed to further examine the relationship between PA patterns and the risk of CRC in women, using ... -
Relationship of Body Mass Index to Cancer Incidence in Young and Middle Aged Men and Women followed over 24 years: The Tromsø Study
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2014-07-29)Background: Obesity remains a serious but preventable challenge of our time, and it has been linked to many comorbidities. This study uses body mass index (BMI) as a measure of obesity to investigate the relationship between low and high BMI and total cancer incidence, as well as some common specific cancers. These relationships were explored in relatively young subjects who may lose more life years ... -
A Smartphone-Based Information Communication Technology Solution for Primary Modifiable Risk Factors for Noncommunicable Diseases: Pilot and Feasibility Study in Norway
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2022-02-25)Background: Cardiovascular diseases, cancers, chronic respiratory diseases, and diabetes are the 4 main noncommunicable diseases. These noncommunicable diseases share 4 modifiable risk factors (tobacco use, harmful use of alcohol, physical inactivity, and unhealthy diet). Short smartphone surveys have the potential to identify modifiable risk factors for individuals to monitor trends. Objective: ... -
The use of cell phone for maternal health: the Abiye project
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2012-12-15)Background: Maternal health is a public health concern worldwide, especially in the sub-Saharan African countries, where the burden of maternal death is the highest in the world. A woman dies of pregnancy or childbirth related complications about every 90 seconds every day, and more than 95 per cent of these deaths occur in the sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. The rapidly growing presence of cell ... -
The use of cell phones and radio communication systems to reduce delays in getting help for pregnant women in low and middle income countries: A scoping review
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2015-09-10)Background: Delays in getting medical help are important factors in the deaths of many pregnant women and unborn children in the low- and middle-income countries (LMIC). Studies have suggested that the use of cell phones and radio communication systems might reduce such delays. Objectives: We review the literature regarding the impact of cell phones and radio communication systems on delays in ...
