• Factors associated with non-completion of and scores on physical capability tests in health surveys: The North Health in Intellectual Disability Study 

      Olsen, Monica Isabel; Halvorsen, Marianne Berg; Søndenaa, Erik; Strand, Bjørn Heine; Langballe, Ellen Melbye; Årnes, Anders; Michalsen, Henriette; Larsen, Frode Kibsgaard; Gamst, Wenche; Bautz-Holter, Erik; Anke, Audny (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2021-10-12)
      Background - This study investigated the completion rates, scores and factors associated with non-completion and low scores on physical capability tests in a health survey administered to adults with intellectual disabilities. <p> <p>Method - Assessment comprised body mass index (BMI), the Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB), the timed up-and-go (TUG) test, the one-legged stance (OLS) test; ...
    • How do multimorbidity and lifestyle factors impact the perceived health of adults with intellectual disabilities? 

      Olsen, Monica Isabel; Halvorsen, Marianne; Søndenaa, Erik; Langballe, Ellen Melbye; Bautz-Holter, Erik; Stensland, Eva; Tessem, Silje Marie; Anke, Audny (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2021-05-11)
      Background: Adults with intellectual disability (ID) have poorer physical and perceived health than the general population. Knowledge of perceived health predictors is both limited and important for guiding the development of preventive actions. The aims of this study were to investigate (1) the associations between perceived health and demographics, degree of ID, physical health conditions, and ...
    • Mental health, challenging behaviour, diagnosis, and access to employment for people with intellectual disabilities in Norway 

      Pedersen, Erlend Refseth; Anke, Audny Gabriele Wagner; Langøy, Emmy Elizabeth; Olsen, Monica Isabel Benedikte; Søndenaa, Erik (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2024-03-09)
      Background: Studies have found that presence of challenging behaviours and mental health problems limits employment for people with intellectual disabilities. This study investigates the associations between age, gender, living condition, level of intellec tual disability, diagnoses, behaviour, mental health, and employment in adults with intellectual disabilities in Norway.<p> <p>Method: A ...
    • The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty and regime theories 

      Søndenaa, Erik (Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2008-11-21)
      Since the beginning of the atomic age, nuclear weapons proliferation has been on of the major security issues facing the international society, and a growing concern for the consequences of a potential spread of nuclear weapons in the aftermath of World War II led to the negotiation of the Nuclear Non-proliferation Treaty (NPT) in 1968. The two main purposes of the treaty was to prevent the spread ...
    • Use of health and dental care services in adults with intellectual disability in relation to age and intellectual disability levels 

      Olsen, Monica Isabel Benedikte; Søndenaa, Erik; Langballe, Ellen Melbye; Halvorsen, Marianne Berg; Wilhelmsen, Per; Bautz-Holter, Erik; Anke, Audny Gabriele Wagner (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2022-10-18)
      Background - This study investigates the use of health and dental care services in adults with intellectual disability in the last 12 months according to Norwegian recommendations and in relation to age and intellectual disability levels.<p> <p>Method - A cross-sectional community-based survey including 214 participants (56% men). POMONA health indicators were used for data collection.<p> <p>Results ...