Browsing Bergen Open Research Archive by Author "Brekke, Mette"

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Antihypertensive and lipid lowering treatment in 70–74 year old individuals – predictors for treatment and blood-pressure control : a population based survey. The Hordaland Health Study (HUSK)

Brekke, Mette; Hunskår, Steinar; Straand, Jørund (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2006-10-19)

Background: In an elderly, community based population we aimed at investigating antihypertensive and lipid lowering medication use in relation to own and familiar cardiovascular morbidity and diabetes mellitus, as well as ...
Couple relationship problems—a task for the general practitioner? A cross-sectional survey from Norway

Berge, Siri Dalsmo; Meland, Eivind; Brekke, Mette; Bondevik, Gunnar Tschudi; Thuen, Frode; Mildestvedt, Thomas (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)

Background: A healthy couple relationship is a predictor of good health. There is a lack of knowledge about what role family and couples counselling should have in general practice. Objectives: To identify the prevalence ...
Self-reported drug utilization, health, and lifestyle factors among 70–74 year old community dwelling individuals in Western Norway : the Hordaland Health Study (HUSK)

Brekke, Mette; Hunskår, Steinar; Straand, Jørund (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2006-05-03)

Background: To examine the level and patterns of self-reported medication use (prescription and non-prescription drugs) among 70–74 year old individuals living in the community, and to explore self-reported indications for ...