Blar i Bergen Open Research Archive på forfatter "Moen, Bente Elisabeth"
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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 We ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Shift Work and Lifestyle factors: A 6-year follow-Up Study Among Nurses
Buchvold, Hogne Vikanes; Pallesen, Ståle; Waage, Siri; Moen, Bente Elisabeth; Bjorvatn, Bjørn (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019-10-16)Objectives: To evaluate different work schedules, short rest time between shifts (quick returns), and night shift exposure for their possible adverse effects on different lifestyle factors in a 6-year follow-up study. ... -
Short rest between shifts (quick returns) and night work is associated with work-related accidents
Vedaa, Øystein; Harris, Anette; Erevik, Eilin K.; Waage, Siri; Bjorvatn, Bjørn; Sivertsen, Børge; Moen, Bente Elisabeth; Pallesen, Ståle (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)Purpose: The aim of this study was to examine whether less than 11 h between shifts (i.e., quick returns, QRs) and night shifts is associated with self-reported work-related accidents, near accidents or dozing off at work ... -
Sleep medication and melatonin use among Norwegian nurses – A cross-sectional study
Forthun, Ingeborg; Waage, Siri; Pallesen, Ståle; Moen, Bente Elisabeth; Bjorvatn, Bjørn (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Aim To estimate the prevalence of sleep medication and melatonin use among nurses and to assess if factors related to work, sleep or mental health, were associated with such use. Design A cross-sectional study. Methods A ... -
Surgical treatment outcome of children with neural-tube defect: A prospective cohort study in a high volume center in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Aklilu, Abenezer Tirsit; Bizuneh, Yemisirach; Yesehak, Bethelehem; Yigaramu, Mahlet; Demetse, Asrat; Mengesha, Filmon; Masresha, Samuel; Zenebe, Eyob; Getahun, Samuel; Teklemariam, Tsegazeab Laeke; Moen, Bente Elisabeth; Lund-Johansen, Morten; Mahesparan, Rupavathana (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Introduction Prevalence of neural tube defects (NTD) is high thus many children are born with a neural tube defect in Addis Ababa, and surgical closure is a commonly performed procedure at the pediatric neurosurgical ...