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Migrant masculinities: An exploratory study on African men negotiating manhood and fatherhood in Bergen, Norway.
(Master thesis, 2020-06-23)Background Traditional migration research has predominantly focused on men and tends to examine men as non-gendered humans thus undermining the gendered dimensions of their experiences. While the impact of migration on ... -
Non-Communicable diseases health information among refugees in Norway: The Case of Ethiopian and Eritrean refugees in Bergen
(Master thesis, 2019-06-20)Background: Ethiopian and Eritrean refugees are entitled to the same health care access as Norwegian citizens in Norway. NCDs are recognised as public health issues in Norway, but NCD health information is non-existent in ... -
Prevalence and Factor Associated with IPV among the Married Women in Nepal: Further Analysis of NDHS 2016
(Master thesis, 2018-12-18)Introduction: Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) is a predominant form of violence against women around the world. One in third women experience IPV globally and almost 38% of women in South Asia experience it. In Nepal, one ... -
Promoting Food Security During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Community Resilience and Adaptation in Limpopo Province, South Africa
(Master thesis, 2021-06-03)The COVID-19 pandemic represents one of the most significant challenges to global public health in the 21st Century. The apparent socio-economic impact of COVID-19, and associated restrictions aimed at preventing transmission, ... -
"Rarely we see them for all that they do": Examining the Civic Participation of Immigrant Women in Norway
(Master thesis, 2021-06-03)Often immigrant women are assumed to be politically apathetic due to statistically lower rates of involvement in traditional political participation strategies. These measurements neglect the different strategies immigrant ... -
Reducing Inequality through Social Policies - The Case of the "Bolsa Família" Program: A Social Determinants View
(Master thesis, 2018-12-19)Background: In the past thirty years, poverty has been reduced significantly; however, its eradication is still a global challenge. Efforts have been made in the international context to tackle poverty and inequality. ... -
Responding to the Ukrainian refugee crisis: The development of an innovative Norwegian intersectoral partnership
(Master thesis, 2023-05-15)In 2022, Russia opened war against Ukraine. Consequently, millions of Ukrainians sought refuge across Europe. Amongst others, Norway is one of the countries to receive the Ukrainian refugees. The country experienced a ... -
Role of social cultural factors in health partnerships: The case of a health collaborative exchange between Malawi and Norway in trauma care and emergency medicine.
(Master thesis, 2021-12-02)Health partnerships are increasingly becoming a global phenomenon in many areas of care. One such an area is in the trauma care and emergency medicine. There are high risks of trauma and emergency care related permanent ... -
"See me baby": Colombian Youth Doing and Undoing Gender in Digital Spaces
(Master thesis, 2022-05-19)Young Colombian people are increasingly exploring identities that deviate from the normative conceptions of gender, masculinity, and femininity. Instagram offers an arena where they can express themselves and their thoughts ... -
Small-scale Mining and its impact on Rural Livelihoods and Health in Prestea, Ghana.
(Master thesis, 2019-06-18)Background: This study explores small-scale gold mining and its impact on the livelihoods and health of miners and community members in Prestea, Ghana. Small-scale mining has served as a source of livelihood for many people ... -
Socioeconomic status and its association with childhood development among children 3 and 4 years of age in Sierra Leone
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Stressors and Coping Strategies in Acculturation Experiences of Non-EU/EEA International Students in a Public University in Bergen, Norway
(Master thesis, 2024-05-15)Education programs to study abroad are being offered as the world becomes more globalized. In Bergen, Norway many programs are taught in English, and every semester universities welcome international students from outside ... -
The Association Between Active Citizenship and Well-Being in Norway
(Master thesis, 2022-06-03)Although active citizenship has been increasingly emphasised in political discourses due to its multidimensional scope, potential for democracy and empowerment there has been scarce research in Norway regarding the association ... -
The complexity of belonging and empowerment: Narratives of Ghanaian women in Bergen, Norway
(Master thesis, 2020-06-23)Studies on migrant womens’ experiences of belonging and empowerment have for the most part remained separate, as two distinct fields. This study attempts to fill that gap by examining the experiences and perceptions of ... -
The Effects of Socioeconomic Status and Risk Beliefs on COVID-19 Preventive Behaviour
(Master thesis, 2023-05-15)Although the COVID-19 pandemic is no longer a global emergency of great concern according to the WHO, the effects remain. It is evident that the pandemic has not affected everyone equally, and only comparing national health ... -
The Emergence of Water Grabbing: How the enclosure of the Commons has given rise to a thirst economy in Jaisalmer and its impact on Dalit women’s and pastoral communities’ access to water for domestic and pastoral purposes.
(Master thesis, 2024-05-15)In India, particularly in states with a long feudal history like Rajasthan, Dalit women face persistent discrimination based on the intersections of gender, caste, community, and class. Of the different disadvantaged groups ... -
“The new land of opportunity?” Immigrants' political participation and representation in Norway: Exploring the intersecting experiences of immigrants within the realm of Norwegian politics
(Master thesis, 2021-06-03)Background: The low conventional political participation of immigrants in Norway, which has continually reflected in relevant statistics, contains grave consequences for the representative democracy and it significantly ...