Browsing Department of Health Promotion and Development by Title
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Early life factors in relation to cardiovacular disease in old age in Bergen: a Norwegian retrospective cohort study based on the Hordaland Study (HUSK)
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2014-07)Objectives: The fetal origins of adult disease hypothesis describes associations found for fetal or early-life expos- ures with cardiovascular risk and disease in adulthood. The extension or not of these associations into ... -
Early postpartum discharge: maternal depression, breastfeeding habits and different follow-up strategies
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019-03)Background: In most maternity wards in Norway, early discharge (<48h) is the norm. To monitor newborns’ and women’s health during the first week after delivery, most maternity wards offer early check-ups, ... -
Effect of socioeconomic status on caregivers' knowledge and beliefs regarding child health care in Savelugu Nanton, Ghana
(Master thesis, 2009-11-19)Overview: A primary caregivers’ knowledge about child health can have a significant impact on her practices, which in turn can affect child growth and development. The main objective of the study was to explore the level ... -
Effect of the PREPARE intervention on sexual initiation and condom use among adolescents aged 12-14: A cluster randomised controlled trial in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2017-04-17)Background: Unsafe sexual practices continue to put adolescents at risk for a number of negative health outcomes in Tanzania. While there are some effective theory-based intervention packages with positive impact on important ... -
Effect of time of initiation and exclusivity of breastfeeding on postpartum weight retention of women who breastfeed at least 12 months
(Master thesis, 2016-05-06)Breastfeeding is a fundamental health promotion practice. Decades of research have documented mental, physical, and social benefits of breastfeeding for the child and the mother. However, the literature is inconclusive ... -
Ein kvalitativ studie om tilhøve som har fremja skulemeistringa til fosterbarn
(Master thesis, 2015-05-19)Barnevernsbarn har lågare utdanning enn barn generelt. Dette er både ei fagleg og politisk bekymring. Dette masterprosjektet hadde som mål å få meir kunnskap om tilhøve som auka fosterbarn sine føresetnader for høgare ... -
”Ein sluttar ikkje å leite etter ein ny sti, sjølv når ein har gått seg vill i ein stor, skummel skog”. Einslege mindreårige flyktningar og deira strategiar i navigering mot ei ny tilvære i Noreg
(Master thesis, 2018-06-14)Den siste tida har rekordmange einslege mindreårige flyktningar vorte busett i Noreg. Det er sparsamt med forsking om desse menneska, særleg jentene. Der forsking er tilgjengeleg, er fokuset hovudsakleg retta mot psykososiale ... -
Electromagnetic hypersensitivity (EHS) in the media - a qualitative content analysis of Norwegian newspapers
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2013-11)Objectives: Electromagnetic hypersensitivity (EHS) is a condition characterized by experiencing symptoms after perceived exposure to weak electromagnetic fields (EMFs). There is substantial debate concerning the aetiology ... -
Emerging mental health problems during the COVID-19 pandemic among presumably resilient youth -a 9-month follow-up
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Background The COVID-19 pandemic may have multifarious adverse effects on the mental health of some youth. To our knowledge, no study has followed young people beyond the first 6 months of the pandemic outbreak. The aim ... -
The emotional journey of motherhood in migration. The case of Southern European mothers in Norway
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)Based on focus group discussions and in-depth interviews with Greek, Italian, and Spanish mothers living in Norway, this article contributes to an emerging body of literature on the role of emotions in migration by exploring ... -
Employment as a tool of integration and empowerment? Experiences of female African migrants living and working in Norway
(Master thesis, 2018-06-21)This research study designed to explore female migrants from Africa experiences of employment as a tool for integration and empowerment into Norwegian society. It explores different social and economic effects of employment ... -
Employment Opportunity and Women's Empowerment. A Study with Special Reference to Immigrant Women in Bergen
(Master thesis, 2013-05-30)Gender injustice towards women in societies is the basic reason for deprivation of women from expanding their abilities to make strategic life choices. Even today, we can find female oppression in many societies ranging ... -
Employment status and perceived health in the Hordaland Health Study (HUSK)
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2006-08-29)Background: Most western countries have disability benefit schemes ostensibly based upon requiring (1) a work inhibiting functional limitation that (2) can be attributed to a diagnosable condition, injury or disease. The ... -
”Empowerment i praksis”. Evaluering av Kirkens bymisjons nærmiljøarbeid - Ada
(HEMIL-report, Report, 2006)En evaluering av Nærmiljøprosjektet Ada (drevet av Stiftelsen Kirkens Bymisjon i Bergen). Ada består av tiltakene Åpen barnehage, Bamsehiet, Home-start, og EMPO. Tiltakene er rettet inn mot sårbare familier og utsatte barn. ... -
En fokusgruppestudie av nyutdannede læreres opplevelse av egen kunnskap om omsorgssvikt.
(Master thesis, 2018-06-15)Denne masteroppgaven tar for seg hvilken kunnskap nyutdannede lærere opplever å ha fått om håndtering av omsorgssvikt, og hvordan de ser på lærerrollens ansvar for å avdekke omsorgssvikt. Dette blir forsket på med formål ... -
En studie av atferdsproblemer hos gutter og jenter i alderen 3-9 år
(Master thesis, 2015-05-19)Tidlig debut av atferdsproblemer hos barn kan gi økt risiko for å utvikle andre former for psykiske vansker, antisosial atferd, og kan føre til problemer med å tilpasse seg familie- og arbeidsliv i voksen alder. I barndommen ... -
En studie av sammenhengene mellom fysisk aktivitet, subjektive helseplager og sykefravær
(Master thesis, 2009-05-18)The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between physical activity, subjective health complaints, and sickness leave in the Norwegian population. The data is collected from a questionnaire-survey of 1000 ... -
Endring i trenerskapt miljø, kompetanse og motivasjon hos unge fotballspillere i Norge etter implementering av intervensjonsprosjektet PAPA
(Master thesis, 2015-05-16)Background: To counteract a negative trend in public health related to inadequate levels of physical activity among young people is regarded as an important health promotion priority. Sports participation among children ... -
Engasjerte arbeidarar på ressursorienterte arbeidsplassar: Ei undersøking av jobbressursar som tilfredsstillar behovet for autonomi, kompetanse og tilhøyrsle og samanhengen med jobbengasjement hos norske arbeidstakarar
(Master thesis, 2015-05-20)Bakgrunn: Arbeidsplassen er ein viktig setting for fremjing av helse. Arbeidskvardagen er i stadig forandring, og ein av hovudutfordringane i Norden i dag er auka globalisering, konkurranse og innføring av ny teknologi, ... -
The Enigma of HIV/AIDS-related Stigma. A theoretical exploration of HIV/AIDS-related stigma in Sub Saharan Africa
(Master thesis, 2003)29.4 million people are living with HIV/AIDS in Sub Saharan Africa. Despite this high prevalence, HIV/AIDS is a highly stigmatised disease. The United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS recognize HIV/AIDS-related stigma as one ...