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Psychiatric Diagnoses Differ Considerably in Their Associations With Alcohol/Drug-Related Problems Among Adolescents. A Norwegian Population-Based Survey Linked With National Patient Registry Data
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019-05-08)The aim of this study was to examine alcohol/drug use and problems across psychiatric diagnoses and to what extent associations between each psychiatric diagnosis and alcohol/drug use and problems were independent from the ... -
Psychiatric disease, adverse social aspects, and quality of life in women and men with epilepsy related to pregnancy
(Doctoral thesis, 2016-11-11)Background: Epilepsy occurs in 0.7-1.3 % of the population and affects both genders and all age groups, including women and men of fertile age. Epilepsy is an important cause of disability with consequences for work ... -
Psychiatric disorders in children with cerebral palsy. Is there a need for mental health screening?
(Doctoral thesis, 2015-06-12)Cerebral palsy (CP) is one of the most prevalent neuro-motor disorders in childhood. Previous studies using mental health questionnaires, had found mental health problems in up to every second child with CP. Peer problems ... -
Psychiatric disorders, quality of life and effect of preoperative counselling in patients who undergo bariatric surgery
(Doctoral thesis, 2012-02-24)Background: Bariatric surgery is increasingly recommended as the treatment of choice for patients with severe obesity (BMI >40 kg/m2 or BMI >35 kg/m2 and a serious comorbid somatic condition). Surgical success, which ... -
Psychiatric patients’ attitudes towards being hospitalized: a national multicentre study in Norway
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022-11-21)Background: The aim of the study was to explore patients’ attitudes towards voluntary and involuntary hospitalization in Norway, and predictors for involuntary patients who wanted admission. Methods: A multi-centre study ... -
Psychiatric symptoms in COVID-19-positive individuals in the general population: Trajectories of depression, anxiety, and insomnia
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)The present study investigates differences in the trajectories of anxiety, depression, and sleep problems among infected versus non-infected case-controlled individuals. Patients who tested positive for COVID-19 were ... -
Psychiatry out-of-hours: a focus group study of GPs’ experiences in Norwegian casualty clinics
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2011-05-27)Background: For Norwegian general practitioners (GPs), acute treatment of mental illness and substance abuse are among the most commonly experienced emergency situations in out-of-hours primary healthcare. The largest share ... -
Psychic Renewal: Group 66 and the Politics of Participation
(Master thesis, 2021-11-23)Denne oppgaven tar for seg aspekter ved 1966 utstillingen, Gruppe 66, av den Bergenske kunstnergruppen Gruppe 66. Denne oppgaven ser på to av gruppens kunstverk, Happening og Co-ritus. Jeg argumenterer for at begge verkene ... -
Psychoactive drugs in seven nursing homes
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2012-07)Aims: We wanted to pinpoint any differences in treatment between participating nursing homes, investigate which drugs are currently prescribed most frequently for long-term patients in nursing homes, estimate prevalence ... -
The Psychological and HRQoL related Aftermaths of Extra Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation Treatment: A Cross‐Sectional Study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Objectives: To assess symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, depression and health related quality of life in a sample of adult patients treated with veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. Design ... -
Psychological distress among Afghan refugees in Norway as a function of their integration
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Background: Often, refugees are susceptible to mental health problems due to adversities experienced before, during, and after the flight. Through a cross-sectional study, the present study examines the relationship between ... -
Psychological distress, coping and social support in the diagnostic and preoperative phase of breast cancer
(Doctoral thesis, 2012-10-11)Aims: The main aim of this thesis was to describe the psychological distress, coping and social support among women in the diagnostic and preoperative phase of breast cancer using quantitative and qualitative approaches ... -
Psychological Distress, Dental Health, and Dental Fear among Finnish University Students: A National Survey
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)The aim of this study was to study the association between dental fear, psychological distress, and perceived symptoms of teeth controlled for age, gender, educational sector, and tobacco use. The data from the Finnish ... -
Psychological distress, oral health behaviour and related factors among adolescents: Finnish School Health Promotion Study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Background Psychological distress may affect health behaviour. We examined how psychological distress, social phobia (SP) and anxiety associated with tooth brushing among Finnish adolescents with respect to gender, school ... -
Psychological factors in long-termsickness absence: the role of shame and social support: Epidemiological studies based on the Health Assets Project
(Doctoral thesis, 2015-11-06)Long-term sickness absence (LTSA) is an important societal and public health challenge in many Western countries. To tackle the challenges, we need knowledge on risk factors for LTSA and what might prolong sickness absence. ... -
Psychological health in preschool children with underweight, overweight or obesity: a regional cohort study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Objective To examine if underweight (UW), overweight (OW) or obesity (OB), or body mass index (BMI) expressed as its SD score (BMI SDS), were associated with psychological difficulties in preschool children. Design ... -
Psychological hibernation in Antarctica
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2018-11-20)Human activity in Antarctica has increased sharply in recent years. In particular during the winter months, people are exposed to long periods of isolation and confinement and an extreme physical environment that poses ... -
Psychological interventions for the Fear of Public Speaking: A Meta-analysis.
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019-03-15)Background: Fear of Public Speaking (FoPS) or public speaking anxiety is a type of social anxiety and the single most commonly feared situation in the population. FoPS is disabling with negative occupational, academic, and ... -
A psychological symptom based machine learning model for clinical evaluation of irritable bowel syndrome
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Background: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic functional gastrointestinal disorder characterized by recurrent abdominal pain associated with alterations in stool form and/or stool frequency. Co-morbidities such ... -
Psychological well-being in times of COVID-19: Associated factors and levels in the general population
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)The COVID-19 pandemic and living under social distancing restrictions have been hypothesized to impact well-being and mental health in the general population. This study investigated the general Norwegian adult population's ...