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The complexity of managing COPD exacerbations: a grounded theory study of European general practice
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2013)To understand the concerns and challenges faced by general practitioners (GPs) and respiratory physicians about primary care management of acute exacerbations in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). 21 focus group discussions (FGDs) were performed in seven countries with a Grounded Theory approach. Each country performed three rounds of FGDs. Primary and secondary care in ... -
Does proximity of women to facilities with better choice of contraceptives affect their contraceptive utilization in rural Ethiopia?
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2017-11-13)Background:<br>There is limited evidence of the linkage between contraceptive use, the range of methods available and level of contraceptive stocks at health facilities and distance to facility in developing countries. The present analysis aims at examining the influence of contraceptive method availability and distance to the nearby facilities on modern contraceptive utilization among married women ... -
The effect of atmospheric pressure on oxygen saturation and dyspnea: the Tromsø study
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2020-03-03)A drop in atmospheric pressure, as observed at high altitudes, leads to decreased oxygen saturation. The effect of regular changes in barometric pressure at sea level has never been studied in a general population. A cohort of adults aged 40 years were examined with pulse oximetry at two separate visits, and the local barometric pressure was available from the local weather station. The study aimed ... -
Evaluation of the performance of clinical predictors in estimating the probability of pulmonary tuberculosis among smear-negative cases in Northern Ethiopia: A cross-sectional study
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel, 2020-11-03)<i>Objectives</i> - To evaluate the performance of the predictors in estimating the probability of pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) when all versus only significant variables are combined into a decision model (1) among all clinical suspects and (2) among smear-negative cases based on the results of culture tests.<p> <p><i>Design</i> - A cross-sectional study.<p> <p><i>Setting</i> - Two public ... -
Geospatial inequality of anaemia among children in Ethiopia
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2021-10-28)Anaemia remains a severe public health problem among children in Ethiopia and targeted approaches, based on the distribution and specific risk factors for that setting are needed to efficiently target health interventions. An analysis was performed using Ethiopia Demographic and Health Survey 2016 data. Blood specimens for anaemia testing were collected from 9268 children aged 6-59 months. A child ... -
How do general practitioners implement decision-making regarding COPD patients with exacerbations? An international focus group study
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2016-12-08)<b>Purpose:</b> To explore the decision-making of general practitioners (GPs) concerning treatment with antibiotics and/or oral corticosteroids and hospitalization for COPD patients with exacerbations.<br> <b>Methods:</b> Thematic analysis of seven focus groups with 53 GPs from urban and rural areas in Norway, Germany, Wales, Poland, Russia, the Netherlands, and Hong Kong.<br> <b>Results:</b> ...
