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Exploring Experiences of Pregnant Adolescents and Their Utilization of Reproductive Health Services in Ho West District, Ghana: A Salutogenic Approach
(Master thesis, 2016-05-20)Adolescent pregnancy (AP) is a significant public health problem across Africa. In the Volta Region of Ghana, 32% of adolescents were exposed to unintended pregnancies in 2011 due to lack of knowledge and use of available ... -
Exploring Possibilites: A Salutogenic Perspective on Health among Immigrant Women in Oslo
(Master thesis, 2009-08-07)This thesis is a qualitative case study of empowerment and sense of coherence among immigrant women in Oslo. The five women participating in this study are all connected to PMV - a centre for health, dialog and development. ... -
Exploring the experiences of National Health Insurance Scheme subscribers and non-subscribers in accessing healthcare within the Accra Metropolitan Area
(Master thesis, 2021-10-15)Maintaining the health and wellbeing of a nation largely depends on the state of health care policies and programs that guarantees citizens access to health care. Policies and social intervention programs such as the ... -
Exploring the role of social media in the lives and well-being of young refugees in Bergen, Norway
(Master thesis, 2018-06-15)In the wake of the “refugee crisis”, social media is increasingly being used by governments, humanitarian organisations, voluntary groups, and refugees themselves, to respond to issues raised by forced migration. Social ... -
Exploring the roots of antagony in the safe male circumcision partnership in Botswana
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2018-09-20)Background: Partnerships in global health and development governance have been firmly established as a tool to achieve effective outcomes. Botswana implements Safe Male Circumcision (SMC) for HIV prevention through a ... -
Factors accounting for the association between anxiety and depression, and eczema: the Hordaland health study (HUSK)
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2010-04-22)Background The association between anxiety and depression, and eczema is well known in the literature, but factors underlying this association remain unclear. Low levels of omega-3 fatty acids and female gender have been ... -
Factors and Processes that Facilitate Collaboration In a Complex Organisation: A Hospital Case Study
(Master thesis, 2009-03-01)Purpose: The purpose of this study was to increase the knowledge on the processes and factors that facilitate and/or hinder collaborative functioning, by testing the utility of a newly developed model: The Bergen Model of ... -
Factors Contributing to Job Engagement in Ugandan Nurses and Midwives
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2012)Despite the difficult working conditions many nurses in Sub-Saharan Africa experience resulting in their migration or leaving the profession, there are nurses who thrive and stay engaged. Understanding what factors play a ... -
Faktorer som fremmer deltakelse i organisert fysisk aktivitet blant barn og unge med innvandrerbakgrunn. En kvalitativ intervjuundersøkelse om aktivitetslederes erfaringer.
(Master thesis, 2013-05-21)Background: Children and adolescents with immigrant background are underrepresented in organized physical activity, which also serves as social meeting places. Norwegian authorities would like to increase participation and ... -
Faktorer som influerer på ansattes trivsel og velvære - En intervju undersøkelse i et forsikringsselskap -
(Master thesis, 2007)The purpose of this study was to explore employees’ experiences of job-satisfaction and well-being to gain knowledge concerning the factors that influence job satisfaction and well-being. This is a study that used qualitative ... -
Family affluence and cultural capital as indicators of social inequalities in adolescent’s eating behaviours: a population-based survey
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2012-11-28)Background: Dietary inequality, via socio-economic inequality, may involve several mechanisms. Different aspects of adolescents’ socio-economic circumstances should therefore be considered in order to make effective ... -
Family assessment conversations as a tool to support families affected by parental mental illness: a retrospective review of electronic patient journals
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2018-04-24)Background: Previous research has shown a link between parental mental illness and adverse development in their offspring. In Norway, it is mandatory for health professionals to identify if patients in adult mental health ... -
Family factors and the consumption of fruits and vegetables among School-age children
(Master thesis, 2009-09-30)The consumption of fruits and vegetables are essential for the growth and development of children and this carries on into adulthood. However, fruit and vegetables consumption among children usually do not meet the national ... -
Fatherhood in an Intergenerational Perspective - The case of Georgia
(Master thesis, 2015-06-01)The study explores Georgian fathers' perceptions on fatherhood and identifies their everyday fathering practices. Considering that fatherhood is a fluid concept, the research explores what a good father" is according to ... -
Fatty fish intake and cognitive function: FINS-KIDS, a randomized controlled trial in preschool children
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2018-03-12)Background: Marine resources including fatty fish are important sources of n-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 LC-PUFAs), which are important for brain development. To our knowledge, this is the first randomized ... -
FGM/C and Empowerment as Predictors of Intimate Partner Violence among Women in Kenya
(Master thesis, 2018-06-21)The objective of this study is to determine if female genital mutilation and cutting (FGM/C) is associated with intimate partner violence (IPV) (of all subtypes: emotional, physical and sexual). This study used secondary ... -
"Fight or Flight?" Norwegian Young Adult Cancer Survivors' Experiences of Coping with Cancer
(Master thesis, 2013-05-21)Background: Young adult cancer patients (YACPs) face unique challenges in coping with the disease, as they are in a life stage that encompasses several developmental challenges. While most research covers the lived experience ... -
“Finally, I Belong Somewhere I can be proud of” – Experiences of Being a Clubhouse Member in Norway
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Purpose: The number of psychosocial Clubhouses is growing rapidly in Norway. However, more knowledge is needed about the subjective experience of Clubhouse members in terms of their recuperation processes and experiences ... -
Fingrene av fatet? En studie av barneverntjenestens tematisering av og arbeid med konflikter mellom foreldre
(Master thesis, 2009-11-24)Denne studiens tema er barneverntjenestens rolle i saker som omhandler konflikter mellom foreldre. Studien er del av en masteroppgave i masterprogrammet i barnevern ved Senter for barnevernstudier, Universitetet i Bergen. ...