Browsing Bergen Open Research Archive by Author "Engebretsen, Ingunn Marie Stadskleiv"
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Anaemia, anthropometric undernutrition and associated factors among mothers with children younger than 2 years of age in the rural Dale district, southern Ethiopia: A community-based study
Kebede, Tsigereda Behailu; Mengesha, Selamawit; Lindtjorn, Bernt; Engebretsen, Ingunn Marie Stadskleiv (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Mothers in resource-poor settings are affected by different forms of undernutrition. However, the nutritional status of mothers in rural areas, particularly after delivery, is not well documented. This study assessed ... -
Are we overlooking alcohol use by younger children?
Skylstad, Vilde; Babirye, Juliet Ndimwibo; Kiguli, Juliet; Skar, Ane-Marthe Solheim; Kühl, Melf-Jakob; Nalugya, Joyce Sserunjogi; Engebretsen, Ingunn Marie Stadskleiv (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Alcohol use is a leading contributor to the burden of disease among youth. Early-onset use is associated with later life dependency, ill health and poor social functioning. Yet, research on and treatment opportunities for ... -
‘As soon as they can hold a glass, they begin taking alcohol’: a qualitative study on early childhood substance use in Mbale District, Uganda
Skylstad, Vilde; Nalugya, J S; Skar, Ane-Marthe Solheim; Opesen, C; Ndeezi, G; Okello, E S; Moland, Karen Marie Ingeborg; Engebretsen, Ingunn Marie Stadskleiv; Tumwine, JK (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Background: Globally, substance use is a leading contributor to the burden of disease among young people, with far reaching social, economic and health effects. Following a finding of harmful alcohol use among 5-8-year-old ... -
Caries experience by socio-behavioural characteristics in HIV-1-infected and uninfected Ugandan mothers – a multilevel analysis
Birungi, Nancy; Fadnes, Lars T.; Engebretsen, Ingunn Marie Stadskleiv; Tumwine, James K; Lie, Stein Atle; Åstrøm, Anne-Kristine N (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Objectives To assess caries experience in Ugandan mothers according to HIV status, socio-behavioural-characteristics, gingival bleeding status and to examine whether HIV status impacts the association of socio-behavioural ... -
Child alcohol use disorder in Eastern Uganda: screening, diagnostics, risk factors and management of children drinking alcohol in Uganda (TREAT CAUD): a mixed-methods research protocol
Skylstad, Vilde; Aber, Harriet; Bakken, Victoria; Dierkes, Jutta; Iversen, Silje Akselberg; Kisaakye, Esther; Kühl, Melf-Jakob; Nalugya, Joyce; Rayamajhi, Divya; Sebuwufu, Deogratious; Skar, Ane-Marthe Solheim; Skokauskas, Norbert; Valeckaite, Neda; Wamani, Henry; Engebretsen, Ingunn Marie Stadskleiv; Babirye, Juliet Ndimwibo (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Background Following a finding of alcohol use among children aged 5–8 years old in Mbale, Uganda, this project investigates the magnitude of alcohol and substance use among children ged 6–13 years old and related household, ... -
Child and adolescent mental health services in Uganda
Iversen, Silje Akselberg; Nalugya, Joyce; Babirye, Juliet Ndimwibo; Engebretsen, Ingunn Marie Stadskleiv; Skokauskas, Norbert (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Introduction Worldwide, one in five children and adolescents suffer from mental health disorders, while facing limited opportunities for treatment and recovery. Growing up, they face multiple challenges that might contribute ... -
Child and Caregiver Reporting on Child Maltreatment and Mental Health in the Philippines Before and After an International Child Development Program (ICDP) Parenting Intervention
Ramsli, Emil Graff; Skar, Ane-Marthe Solheim; Skylstad, Vilde; Sjöblom, Disa; Gread, Zenona; Chiong, Wayomi; Engebretsen, Ingunn Marie Stadskleiv (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Child maltreatment is a serious problem affecting millions of children. Research on self-reporting of child maltreatment has shown a difference in reporting between caregivers and children. Increased understanding of this ... -
A cluster randomised trial to evaluate the effectiveness of household alcohol-based hand rub for the prevention of sepsis, diarrhoea, and pneumonia in Ugandan infants (the BabyGel trial): a study protocol
Chebet, Martin; Mukunya, David; Burgoine, Kathy; Kühl, Melf-Jakob; Wang, Duolao; Medina-Lara, Antonieta; Faragher, Eric Brian; Odiit, Amos; Olupot-Olupot, Peter; Engebretsen, Ingunn Marie Stadskleiv; Waniaye, John Baptist; Wandabwa, Julius; Tylleskär, Thorkild; Weeks, Andrew (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Background Infections are one of the leading causes of death in the neonatal period. This trial aims to evaluate if the provision of alcohol-based hand rub (ABHR) to pregnant women for postnatal household use prevents ... -
Co-morbid anaemia and stunting among children 2–5 years old in southern Ethiopia: a community-based cross-sectional study
Orsango, Alemselam Zebdewos; Loha, Eskindir; Lindtjorn, Bernt; Engebretsen, Ingunn Marie Stadskleiv (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Abstract: Background In Ethiopia, 38% of children less than 5 years of age are stunted and 57% are anaemic. Both have a negative impact later in life on physical growth and cognitive development and often coexist. There ... -
Collaboration Between Social Workers and Music Therapists in a Child Welfare Context for Unaccompanied Refugee Children
Einarsen, Ole Kristian; Krüger, Viggo; Engebretsen, Ingunn Marie Stadskleiv; Stige, Brynjulf (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Migration poses a complex global challenge, particularly for unaccompanied refugee children. In Norway, almost all of these children suffer from mental health issues and face settlement challenges. These young people are ... -
Diet and nutritional status among hospitalised children in Hawassa, Southern Ethiopia
Hjellbakk, Vilde Kloster; Hailemariam, Hailu; Reta, Fikadu; Engebretsen, Ingunn Marie Stadskleiv (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Background Undernutrition constitutes a major problem among children in Hawassa, Ethiopia, and the literature on nutritional status in hospitalised children is scarce. The aim of this study was to investigate dietary ... -
Dietary practices and nutritional status of young children in the former ensete monoculture dominated Sidama region, southern Ethiopia: A community based cross-sectional study
Kebede, Tsigereda Behailu; Mengesha, Selamawit; Lindtjorn, Bernt; Engebretsen, Ingunn Marie Stadskleiv (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022-09-14)Background: Child undernutrition is a challenge in Ethiopia, where morbidity and mortality among children are attributed to it. This study aimed to describe the dietary practices, household food insecurity, and nutritional ... -
Distribution and Determinants of Serum Zinc, Copper, and Selenium Levels among Children under Five Years from Popokabaka, Democratic Republic of Congo: A Cross-Sectional Study
Mbunga, Branly Kilola; Engebretsen, Ingunn Marie Stadskleiv; Strand, Tor Arne; Gjengedal, Elin Lovise Folven; Akilimali, Pierre Z.; Langfjord, Mina Marthinsen; Tugirimana, Pierrot L.; Mapatano, Mala Ali (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Information about essential trace elements among children in many African countries, including the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), is limited. We aimed to measure the distribution and determinants of serum zinc (Zn), ... -
Early postnatal growth failure in infants <1500 g in a Ugandan referral hospital: a retrospective cohort study
Okalany, Akwi Noela Regina; Engebretsen, Ingunn Marie Stadskleiv; Okello, Francis; Olupot-Olupot, Peter; Burgoine, Kathy (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Background Postnatal growth failure (PGF), a multifactorial condition is common in preterm infants and infants born weighing <1500 g and is associated with impaired neurodevelopmental and growth outcomes. In low-resource ... -
An example of a convergent mixed-methods analysis to examine food security: the case of Popokabaka in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Mbunga, Branly Kilola; Mapatano, Mala Ali; Egbende, Landry; Strand, Tor Arne; Hatløy, Anne; Engebretsen, Ingunn Marie Stadskleiv (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Background Food insecurity is alarming in all four dimensions—availability, access, utilization, and stability—in Popokabaka, DR Congo. In such cases, a unique indicator may not help to develop adapted and local long-term ... -
Growth, clinical and neurodevelopmental outcomes at school age are similar for children who received 1‑year lamivudine or lopinavir/ritonavir HIV prophylaxis in early life
Nagot, Nicolas; Singata-Madliki, Mandisa; Cournil, Amandine; Nalugya, Joyce; Tassembedo, Soleymane; Quillet, Catherine; Tonga, Melany W.; Tumwine, James K; Meda, Nicolas; Kankasa, Chipepo; Mwiya, Mwiya; Bangirana, Paul; Peries, Marianne; Batting, Joanne; Engebretsen, Ingunn Marie Stadskleiv; Tylleskär, Thorkild; Van de Perre, Philippe; Ndeezi, Grace; Molès, Jean-Pierre (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)In the ANRS 12174 trial, HIV-exposed uninfected African neonates who received lopinavir-ritonavir (LPV/r) prophylaxis for 1 year exhibited slower growth from birth to week 50 compared with those receiving lamivudine (3TC). ... -
Health care workers’ perspectives on the challenges and possibilities of music therapy within medication-free treatment services
Ødegaard, Christine Henriksen; Engebretsen, Ingunn Marie Stadskleiv; Veseth, Marius; Blindheim, Anne Alnes; Stige, Brynjulf (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Introduction In 2015, the Norwegian Regional Health Authorities introduced the possibility for people with psychotic disorders to choose medication-free services, with music therapy as a treatment option. This study aimed ... -
Health facility readiness to screen, diagnose and manage substance use disorders in Mbale district, Uganda
Aber-Odonga, Harriet; Nuwaha, Fred; Kisaakye, Esther; Engebretsen, Ingunn Marie Stadskleiv; Babirye, Juliet Ndimwibo (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Background Substance use disorders (SUD) pose a significant public health problem in Uganda. Studies indicate that integrating mental health services into Primary Health Care can play a crucial role in alleviating the ... -
Heavy metals in children's blood from the rural region of Popokabaka, Democratic Republic of Congo: a cross-sectional study and spatial analysis
Mbunga, Branly Kilola; Gjengedal, Elin Lovise Folven; Bangelesa, Freddy; Langfjord, Mina Marthinsen; Bosonkie, Marc M.; Strand, Tor Arne; Mapatano, Mala Ali; Engebretsen, Ingunn Marie Stadskleiv (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Exposure to heavy metals can affect cell differentiation, neurocognitive development, and growth during early life, even in low doses. Little is known about heavy metal exposure and its relationship with nutrition outcomes ... -
How can we best help this patient? Exploring mental health therapists’ reflections on medication-free care for patients with psychosis in Norway
Ødegaard, Christine Henriksen; Ruano, Ana Lorena; Blindheim, Anne Alnes; Veseth, Marius; Stige, Brynjulf; Davidson, Larry; Engebretsen, Ingunn Marie Stadskleiv (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Background Since 2015, Norwegian Regional Health Authorities have followed new government policy and gradually implemented medication-free services for patients with psychosis. The aim of this qualitative study was to ...