Blar i Bergen Open Research Archive på forfatter "Haraldstad, Kristin"
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Associations between general self-efficacy and health-related quality of life among 12-13-year-old school children: a cross-sectional survey
Kvarme, Lisbeth Gravdal; Haraldstad, Kristin; Helseth, Sølvi; Sørum, Ragnhild; Natvig, Gerd Karin (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2009-09-23)Background: While research on school children's health has mainly focused on risk factors and illness, few studies have examined aspects of health promotion. Thus, this study focuses on health promotional factors including ... -
Economic composition and income volatility of Norwegian low-income families – a mixed method study of its implications
Mølland, Eirin; Lundberg, Kjetil; Haraldstad, Kristin; Vigsnes, Kristine Løkås; Bøe, Tormod; Danielsen, Hilde; Ask, Torunn Alise; Wilson, Philip; Abildsnes, Eirik (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Background: There is a growing amount of research literature documenting increasing social inequality and an increase in the number of children growing up in families with persistently low income in all Scandinavian ... -
Health-related quality of life of children from low-income families: the new patterns study
Haraldstad, Kristin; Abildsnes, Eirik; Bøe, Tormod; Vigsnes, Kristine Løkås; Wilson, Philip; Mølland, Eirin (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Background Child poverty has been gradually rising, and about 12% of all Norwegian children are living in a state of relative poverty. This study was part of the New Patterns project, which recruits low-income families ... -
The New Patterns study: coordinated measures to combat child poverty
Mølland, Eirin; Vigsnes, Kristine L.; Bøe, Tormod; Danielsen, Hilde; Lundberg, Kjetil; Haraldstad, Kristin; Ask, Torunn Alise; Wilson, Philip; Abildsnes, Eirik (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)Background Child poverty rates are rising in Norway with potential negative consequences for children. Services for families with low income are often fragmented and poorly integrated, and few coordinated initiatives have ... -
Psychometric properties of the Norwegian version of the Kidscreen-27 questionnaire
Andersen, John Roger; Natvig, Gerd Karin; Haraldstad, Kristin; Skrede, Turid; Aadland, Eivind; Resaland, Geir Kåre (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2016-04-09)Background: The Norwegian version of the Kidscreen-27, a measure of generic health-related quality of life, has not yet been validated. Thus, the aim of this study was to investigate the reliability and validity of the ... -
Self-reported and parent-reported mental health in children from low-income families in Agder, Norway: results from baseline measurements of New Patterns project participants
Bøe, Tormod; Ostojic, Helene Angelica; Haraldstad, Kristin; Abildsnes, Eirik; Wilson, Philip; Vigsnes, Kristine Løkås; Mølland, Eirin (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Background Poverty may pose risks to child and adolescent mental health, but few studies have reported on this association among children and adolescents in low-income families in Norway. Methods Based on a sample participating ... -
Using the Intervention Mapping protocol to develop a family-based intervention for improving lifestyle habits among overweight and obese children: study protocol for a quasi-experimental trial
Stea, Tonje Holte; Haugen, Tommy; Berntsen, Sveinung; Guttormsen, Vigdis; Øverby, Nina Cecilie; Haraldstad, Kristin; Meland, Eivind; Abildsnes, Eirik (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2016-10-18)Background: In light of the high prevalence of childhood overweight and obesity, there is a need of developing effective prevention programs to address the rising prevalence and the concomitant health consequences. The ...