Browsing Bergen Open Research Archive by Author "Moen, Bente Elisabeth"
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Occupational noise exposure and hearing loss: A study on knowledge, attitude and practice among Tanzanian iron and steel workers
Nyarubeli, Israel Paul; Tungu, Alexander Mtemi; Bråtveit, Magne; Moen, Bente Elisabeth (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)We assessed Knowledge Attitude and Practice (KAP) regarding occupational noise exposure, Noise-induced hearing loss, audiometry and use of hearing protection devices among iron and steel factory workers exposed to high ... -
Odor-related chronic somatic symptoms are associated with self-reported asthma and hay fever; the Hordaland Health Study
Gundersen, Hilde; Harris, Anette; Bråtveit, Magne; Moen, Bente Elisabeth (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2015)The aetiology behind odor-related chronic somatic symptoms (O-RCSS) is unknown, although both immunological and psychiatric causes have been suggested. The aim of this study was to investigate the occurrence of self-reported ... -
Odour as a determinant of persistent symptoms after a chemical explosion, a longitudinal study
Tjalvin, Gro; Magerøy, Nils; Bråtveit, Magne; Lygre, Stein Håkon Låstad; Hollund, Bjørg Eli; Moen, Bente Elisabeth (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2017)Foul-smelling environmental pollution was a major concern following a chemical workplace explosion. Malodorous pollution has previously been associated with aggravated physical and psychological health, and in persons ... -
Paediatric surgical conditions in malawi-a cross-sectional nationwide household survey
Varela, Carlos Gomes; Viste, Asgaut; Young, Sven; Groen, Reinou S.; Ngoie, Leonard Banza; Nandi, Bip; Mkandawire, Nyengo; Moen, Bente Elisabeth (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Background Untreated surgical conditions may lead to lifelong disability in children. Treating children with surgical conditions may reduce long-term effects of morbidity and disability. Unfortunately, low- and middle-income ... -
Personal inhalable dust and endotoxin exposure among workers in an integrated textile factory
Zele, Yifokire Tefera; Schlünssen, Vivi; Kumie, Abera; Deressa, Wakgari; Moen, Bente Elisabeth; Bråtveit, Magne (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)The aim of this study was to determine personal exposure to inhalable dust and endotoxin levels among workers in an integrated cotton-processing textile factory and exposure variability across the different work sections. ... -
Personality factors predict sleep-related shift work tolerance in different shifts at 2-year follow-up: a prospective study
Storemark, Sunniva Straume; Fossum, Ingrid Nesdal; Bjorvatn, Bjørn; Moen, Bente Elisabeth; Flo, Elisabeth; Pallesen, Ståle (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2013-11-04)Objectives: The aim of the present study was to investigate whether the personality variables morningness, flexibility, languidity and hardiness could predict sleep-related shift work tolerance for the day, evening and ... -
Pesticide use and serum acetylcholinesterase levels among flower farm workers in Ethiopia—a cross-sectional study
Shentema, Meaza Gezu; Kumie, Abera; Bråtveit, Magne; Deressa, Wakgari; Ngowi, Aiwerasia Vera; Moen, Bente Elisabeth (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020-02-04)The flower industry in East Africa has grown in recent years, especially in the production and export of roses. The aim of this study was to assess pesticide use on selected flower farms in Ethiopia. Serum cholinesterase ... -
Poor provision of sanitary facilities in markets of lusaka district Zambia
Meki, Chisala D.; Bråtveit, Magne; Michelo, Charles; Moen, Bente Elisabeth (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Background: Although provision of sanitary facilities in workplaces is an important issue, very few studies have been undertaken in this regard. Objective: This study assessed the provision of sanitary facilities for ... -
Prevalence of neural tube defects among pregnant women in Addis Ababa: a community-based study using prenatal ultrasound examination
Aklilu, Abenezer Tirsit; Zewdneh, Daniel; Yigeremu, Mahlet; Legese, Aga; Moen, Bente Elisabeth; Lie, Rolv T.; Lund-Johansen, Morten; Mahesparan, Rupavathana (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Purpose: The primary aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence of NTDs at ultrasound examination in communities of Addis Ababa and secondarily to provide a description of the dysmorphology of the NTD cases. Methods: ... -
Prevalence of noise-induced hearing loss among tanzanian iron and steel workers: A cross-sectional study
Nyarubeli, Israel Paul; Tungu, Alexander Mtemi; Moen, Bente Elisabeth; Bråtveit, Magne (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019-04-16)Iron and steel factory workers in Tanzania are likely to develop noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) due to exposure to high sound levels. Studies on hearing status in this population are lacking. The aims of this study were ... -
Prevalence of Occupational Injuries in selected Coir Industries in Sri Lanka: a cross-sectional study
Onni, Anindita Tasnim; Perera, D.A.K.; Bråtveit, Magne; Moen, Bente Elisabeth (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Introduction: The coir industry processes fibers from coconuts and is important for a high number of people in Sri Lanka. Coir workers handle several dangerous machines. This project has studied occupational injuries among ... -
Prospective Study of Surgery for Traumatic Brain Injury in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: Surgical Procedures, Complications, and Postoperative Outcomes
Teklemariam, Tsegazeab Laeke; Aklilu, Abenezer Tirsit; Kassahun, Azarias; Sahlu, Abat; Yesehak, Betelehem; Getahun, Samuel; Zenebe, Eyob; Deyassa, Negussie; Moen, Bente Elisabeth; Lund-Johansen, Morten; Sundstrøm, Terje (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Background Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an important cause of trauma-related mortality and morbidity in Ethiopia. There are significant resource limitations along the entire continuum of care, and little is known about ... -
Prospective Study of Surgery for Traumatic Brain Injury in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: Trauma Causes, Injury Types, and Clinical Presentation
Teklemariam, Tsegazeab Laeke; Aklilu, Abenezer Tirsit; Kassahun, Azarias; Sahlu, Abat; Debebe, Tequam; Yesehak, Betelehem; Masresha, Samuel; Deyassa, Negussie; Moen, Bente Elisabeth; Lund-Johansen, Morten; Sundstrøm, Terje (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Background Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a public health problem in Ethiopia. More knowledge about the epidemiology and neurosurgical management of TBI patients is needed to identify possible focus areas for quality ... -
Reduced Cross-Shift Lung Function and Respiratory Symptoms among Integrated Textile Factory Workers in Ethiopia
Zele, Yifokire Tefera; Kumie, Abera; Deressa, Wakgari; Moen, Bente Elisabeth; Bråtveit, Magne (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)Chronic respiratory symptoms and reduction in lung function has been described as a common health problem among textile workers in low- and middle-income countries. The objective of this study was to measure lung function ... -
Registered health problems and demographic profile of integrated textile factory workers in Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study
Tefera Zele, Yifokire; Kumie, Abera; Deressa, Wakgari; Bråtveit, Magne; Moen, Bente Elisabeth (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Background Textile and garment factories are growing in low and middle-income countries as worldwide demand for inexpensive clothing increases each year. These integrated textile and garment production factories are often ... -
Respiratory health among hand pickers in primary coffee processing factories of Ethiopia
Wakuma, Samson; Bråtveit, Magne; Deressa, Wakgari; Kumie, Abera; Moen, Bente Elisabeth (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)Objective: The aim of this study was to assess chronic respiratory symptoms and lung function among female hand pickers. Methods: A total of 374 hand pickers exposed to coffee dust and 175 female controls from water bottling ... -
Respiratory Health among Pesticide Sprayers at Flower Farms in Ethiopia
Shentema, Meaza Gezu; Bråtveit, Magne; Kumie, Abera; Deressa, Wakgari; Moen, Bente Elisabeth (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Background: Pesticide use in Ethiopia has become a common practice in which large-scale flower farms are the main consumers. Workers on flower farms might be exposed to pesticides while spraying or while performing other ... -
Risk Factors for Neural-Tube Defects Detected in Utero: A Prospective Community-Based Study from Addis Ababa
Aklilu, Abenezer Tirsit; Yigaramu, Mahlet; Zewdneh, Daniel; Kucha, Winner; Hagos, Seifu; Shikur, Bilal; Teklemariam, Tsegazeab Laeke; Moen, Bente Elisabeth; Lie, Rolv T.; Lund-Johansen, Morten; Mahesparan, Rupavathana (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Background: A recent community-based study from Addis Ababa identifying Neural Tube Defect (NTD) cases by ultrasound examination of pregnant women showed a higher prevalence of 17 per 1000 fetuses. The risk factors behind ... -
A shift to something better? A longitudinal study of work schedule and prescribed sleep medication use in nurses
Forthun, Ingeborg; Waage, Siri; Pallesen, Ståle; Moen, Bente Elisabeth; Bjorvatn, Bjørn (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Objectives To explore whether a change in work schedule was associated with a change in the probability of prescribed sleep medication use. Methods A longitudinal study with annual questionnaire data (2008/2009–2021, ... -
Shift work and age in the offshore petroleum industry
Waage, Siri; Pallesen, Ståle; Moen, Bente Elisabeth; Bjorvatn, Bjørn (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2010)Background. Shift work is associated with sleep and health problems. Tolerance to shift work is reported to decrease with age. Shift work tolerance should be considered in different shift work populations. The aim of the ...