Blar i Department of Global Public Health and Primary Care på emneord "Prevalence"
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Er det lavere kreftprevalens blant demente enn blant kognitivt klare pasienter på sykehjem? En diskusjon av forskjeller i prevalens og assosierte faktorer
(Master thesis, 2014-05-16)BACKGROUND: Life expectancy is continuously increasing worldwide, thus increasing the likelihood of individuals developing dementia and cancer. Dementia causes symptoms that render difficult communication and interaction ... -
Musculoskeletal disorders in Norway: Prevalence of chronicity and use of primary and specialist health care services
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2015-04-02)Background: Uncertainty exists with regards to the extent of prevalence and health care use for musculoskeletal disorders in Norway. The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence of chronic musculoskeletal disorders ... -
Patients with persistent medically unexplained physical symptoms: a descriptive study from Norwegian general practice
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2014-05-29)Background: Further research on effective interventions for patients with peristent Medically Unexplained Physical Symptoms (MUPS) in general practice is needed. Prevalence estimates of such patients are conflicting, and ... -
Prevalence and Incidence of Smear-Positive Pulmonary Tuberculosis in the Hetosa District of Arsi Zone, Oromia Regional State of Central Ethiopia
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2017-03-16)Background: The real burden of smear-positive (PTB+) and bacteriologically confirmed tuberculosis (BCTB) in Ethiopia is not known. Thus, the aim of this community-based study was to measure the prevalence and incidence of ... -
Prevalence of maternal preconception risk factors: an Italian multicenter survey
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2014-11-23)Objectives: Adequate preconception maternal health care is essential to reduce the risk of unwanted pregnancy outcomes and complications. Still, many women are exposed to a number of unhealthy risk factors both before and ... -
Prevalence, incidence and remission of urinary incontinence in women: longitudinal data from the Norwegian HUNT study (EPINCONT)
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2013-05-30)Background: To determine incidence and remission of UI as well as changes in UI prevalence in the Norwegian EPINCONT surveys. Methods: The EPINCONT surveys were conducted in the county of Nord-Trøndelag, Norway, as part ... -
Repeated dispensing of codeine is associated with high consumption of benzodiazepines
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2008)Aims: Our objective was to explore the use of codeine analgesics in individual patients in Norway, giving special attention to the 10% who consume the highest amounts. Methods: We retrieved data from the Norwegian Prescription ... -
Urinary incontinence during pregnancy
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2007-04)Objectives: To investigate incidence and prevalence of urinary incontinence during pregnancy, and associated risk factors. Method: The data collection was conducted as part of the Norwegian Mother and Child Cohort Study ...