Browsing Bergen Open Research Archive by Author "Myrtveit, Solbjørg Makalani"
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Initial healthcare and coping preferences are associated with outcome 1 year after whiplash trauma: A multicentre 1-year follow-up study
Myrtveit, Solbjørg Makalani; Carstensen, Tina; Kasch, Helge; Ørnbøl, Eva; Frostholm, Lisbeth (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2015-03-20)Objective: Individuals exposed to whiplash collisions have to cope with the stressful event as well as early physical symptoms. As in other chronic pain conditions, coping has been associated with outcome after whiplash. ... -
Pain and pain tolerance in whiplash-associated disorders:A population-based study
Myrtveit, Solbjørg Makalani; Skogen, Jens Christoffer; Sivertsen, Børge; Steingrímsdóttir, Ólöf Anna; Stubhaug, Audun; Nielsen, Christopher Sivert (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2015)Background: Pain is a cardinal symptom in individuals with whiplash-associated disorders (WAD). We aimed to compare pain characteristics between individuals with WAD and individuals reporting chronic pain from other causes, ... -
Physical activity is independently associated with reduced mortality: 15-years follow-up of the Hordaland Health Study (HUSK)
Kopperstad, Øyvind; Skogen, Jens Christoffer; Sivertsen, Børge; Tell, Grethe S.; Myrtveit, Solbjørg Makalani (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2017-03-22)Background: Physical activity (PA) is associated with lower risk for non-communicable diseases and mortality. We aimed to investigate the prospective association between PA and all-cause and cause-specific mortality, and ... -
A population based validation study of self-reported pensions and benefits: the Nord-Trøndelag health study (HUNT)
Myrtveit, Solbjørg Makalani; Steinsland Ariansen, Anja Maria; Wilhelmsen, Ingvard; Krokstad, Steinar; Mykletun, Arnstein (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2013-01-23)Background: Measures of disability pensions, sickness certification and long-term health related benefits are often self-reported in epidemiological studies. Few studies have examined these measures, and the validity is ... -
Risk factors for development and maintenance of chronic whiplash
Myrtveit, Solbjørg Makalani (Doctoral thesis, 2015-05-13)Background: After experiencing whiplash accidents, most individuals recover rapidly. Others, however, develop chronic whiplash, a condition characterized by long lasting neck pain, somatic complaints and symptoms of anxiety ... -
Risky Drinking among Norwegian Students: Associations with Participation in the Introductory Week, Academic Performance and Alcohol-related Attitudes
Myrtveit, Solbjørg Makalani; Askeland, Kristin Gärtner; Knudsen, Ann Kristin; Knapstad, Marit; Olsen, Rune; Nedregård, Truls; Skogen, Jens Christoffer (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2016-09)AIMS – Substantial increase in heavy drinking upon transition from high school to college is common. Norwegian universities and university colleges arrange yearly introductory weeks to welcome new students. It has been ... -
Somatic symptoms beyond those generally associated with a whiplash injury are increased in self-reported chronic whiplash. A population-based cross sectional study: the Hordaland Health Study (HUSK)
Myrtveit, Solbjørg Makalani; Skogen, Jens Christoffer; Wenzel, Hanne Gro; Mykletun, Arnstein (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2012-08-31)Background Chronic whiplash leads to considerable patient suffering and substantial societal costs. There are two competing hypothesis on the etiology of chronic whiplash. The traditional organic hypothesis considers chronic ... -
Somatic symptoms beyond those generally associated with a whiplash injury are increased in self-reported chronic whiplash. A population-based cross sectional study: the Hordaland Health Study (HUSK)
Myrtveit, Solbjørg Makalani; Skogen, Jens Christoffer; Wenzel, Hanne Gro; Mykletun, Arnstein (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2012-08-31)Background: Chronic whiplash leads to considerable patient suffering and substantial societal costs. There are two competing hypothesis on the etiology of chronic whiplash. The traditional organic hypothesis considers ...