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The Experience of Social Strain
(HEMIL-report; 6-2001, Research report, 2001)Purpose: The purpose of the study was to explore in-depth the experience of social strain, within the context of an epidemiological study in which a brief self measure of social strain was used. Thirteen individuals who ... -
Experience with suspecting child maltreatment in the Norwegian public dental health services, a national survey
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2016)Objective: Detecting and responding to child-maltreatment is a serious challenge and public health concern. In Norway, public dental health personnel (PDHP) have a mandatory obligation to report to child welfare services ... -
Experiences and constructions of womanhood and motherhood among Spanish Roma women
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Roma women face multiple inequalities at the intersections of ethnicity, gender, and class. Framed by Romani feminism, studies have explored Roma women’s own perspectives and experiences, drawing attention to the diversity ... -
Experiences and Perspectives of Immigrant Mothers in Norway
(Master thesis, 2018-06-22)In just one generation, Norway has witnessed a five-fold increase in its immigrant population. Along with the increase in the immigrant population, the number of immigrant children who receive child welfare measures has ... -
Experiences matter: Positive emotions facilitate intrinsic motivation
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2017-06-19)This paper has two major aims. First, to investigate how positive emotions and intrinsic motivation affect each other over time. Second, to test the effect of positive emotions and intrinsic motivation on subsequent ... -
Experiences of care in the context of payment for performance (P4P) in Tanzania
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019-10-16)Background Tanzania is one of many low income countries committed to universal health coverage and Sustainable Development Goals. Despite these bold goals, there is growing concern that the country could be off-track in ... -
The Experiences of Muslim Child Beggars in Dagbon of Northern Ghana: an Exploratory Study from the perspective of Salutogenesis
(Master thesis, 2016-05-20)Begging is a phenomenon that is prevalent in different parts of the world. The involvement of children in begging is a worrying factor to organizations, agencies and governments at national and international levels because ... -
Explaining the intention of dental health personnel to report suspected child maltreatment using a reasoned action approach
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019-07-22)Background: This study provides an empirical test of the reasoned action approach (RAA) socio-cognitive theory with the aim of 1) predicting the intention of public dental health personnel (PDHP) to report suspected ... -
Exploring Experiences of Pregnant Adolescents and Their Utilization of Reproductive Health Services in Ho West District, Ghana: A Salutogenic Approach
(Master thesis, 2016-05-20)Adolescent pregnancy (AP) is a significant public health problem across Africa. In the Volta Region of Ghana, 32% of adolescents were exposed to unintended pregnancies in 2011 due to lack of knowledge and use of available ... -
Exploring Possibilites: A Salutogenic Perspective on Health among Immigrant Women in Oslo
(Master thesis, 2009-08-07)This thesis is a qualitative case study of empowerment and sense of coherence among immigrant women in Oslo. The five women participating in this study are all connected to PMV - a centre for health, dialog and development. ... -
Exploring the experiences of National Health Insurance Scheme subscribers and non-subscribers in accessing healthcare within the Accra Metropolitan Area
(Master thesis, 2021-10-15)Maintaining the health and wellbeing of a nation largely depends on the state of health care policies and programs that guarantees citizens access to health care. Policies and social intervention programs such as the ... -
Exploring the role of social media in the lives and well-being of young refugees in Bergen, Norway
(Master thesis, 2018-06-15)In the wake of the “refugee crisis”, social media is increasingly being used by governments, humanitarian organisations, voluntary groups, and refugees themselves, to respond to issues raised by forced migration. Social ... -
Exploring the roots of antagony in the safe male circumcision partnership in Botswana
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2018-09-20)Background: Partnerships in global health and development governance have been firmly established as a tool to achieve effective outcomes. Botswana implements Safe Male Circumcision (SMC) for HIV prevention through a ... -
Factors accounting for the association between anxiety and depression, and eczema: the Hordaland health study (HUSK)
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2010-04-22)Background The association between anxiety and depression, and eczema is well known in the literature, but factors underlying this association remain unclear. Low levels of omega-3 fatty acids and female gender have been ... -
Factors and Processes that Facilitate Collaboration In a Complex Organisation: A Hospital Case Study
(Master thesis, 2009-03-01)Purpose: The purpose of this study was to increase the knowledge on the processes and factors that facilitate and/or hinder collaborative functioning, by testing the utility of a newly developed model: The Bergen Model of ... -
Factors Contributing to Job Engagement in Ugandan Nurses and Midwives
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2012)Despite the difficult working conditions many nurses in Sub-Saharan Africa experience resulting in their migration or leaving the profession, there are nurses who thrive and stay engaged. Understanding what factors play a ... -
Faktorer som fremmer deltakelse i organisert fysisk aktivitet blant barn og unge med innvandrerbakgrunn. En kvalitativ intervjuundersøkelse om aktivitetslederes erfaringer.
(Master thesis, 2013-05-21)Background: Children and adolescents with immigrant background are underrepresented in organized physical activity, which also serves as social meeting places. Norwegian authorities would like to increase participation and ... -
Faktorer som influerer på ansattes trivsel og velvære - En intervju undersøkelse i et forsikringsselskap -
(Master thesis, 2007)The purpose of this study was to explore employees’ experiences of job-satisfaction and well-being to gain knowledge concerning the factors that influence job satisfaction and well-being. This is a study that used qualitative ... -
Family affluence and cultural capital as indicators of social inequalities in adolescent’s eating behaviours: a population-based survey
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2012-11-28)Background: Dietary inequality, via socio-economic inequality, may involve several mechanisms. Different aspects of adolescents’ socio-economic circumstances should therefore be considered in order to make effective ...