Blar i Department of Health Promotion and Development på emneord "VDP::Samfunnsvitenskap: 200::Psykologi: 260"
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Association between maternal and child dietary diversity: An analysis of the Ghana Demographic and Health Survey
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2015-08-25)Objective (s). This study examined the association between maternal and child dietary diversity in a population-based national sample in Ghana. Methods. The data for this analysis are from the 2008 Ghana Demographic and ... -
The Association of Chronic Social Stress with Psychological Distress in Thailand
(HEMIL-report; 3-2005, Research report, 2005)This study investigated chronic social stress emanating from troublesome interpersonal relationships, and its association with psychological distress (e.g., depressive symptoms). Five-hundred and twenty-six women and men ... -
Barriers to social participation for the deaf and hard of hearing in Ghana
(Master thesis, 2009)The deaf and hard of hearing are part of marginalised individuals in Ghana who are often relegated to the background and therefore face barriers to participation in society. This lack of participation often leads to the ... -
Bestiller-utførerorganisering og brukermedvirkning. En evalueringsstudie av Bodø kommunes organisering av kommunale hjemmetjenester
(Master thesis, 2005)This thesis is an evaluation of the citizen participation in municipal home based care services for older adults. The implementation of the Principal-Agent model1 wins popularity among the decision makers in the municipally. ... -
Chronic Social Stress and Depressive Symptoms in Adolescents
(HEMIL-report; 5-2005, Research report, 2005)The participants in this cross-sectional study were Romanian students in secondary and high schools in Bucharest. The data were collected with the assistance of the Youth to Youth Foundation of Romania. The study was ... -
Chronic social stress and psychological distress in Russia
(HEMIL-report; 4-2005, Research report, 2005)The data for this study were collected in a cross-sectional population-based survey in 2003. A second wave of data was collected from the same participants several months later, but only the cross-sectional data are included ... -
Dialogmøtet - en samtale med eller uten dialog? En kvalitativ studie av sykemeldtes opplevelse av dialogmøtet etter 6 måneders sykemelding
(Master thesis, 2010-06-30)Background: Over the years, science and politics have focused on finding efforts to reduce absence due to illness. One of these efforts is the dialogue meeting after 6 months sickness absence, which is supposed to lead to ... -
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 ... -
Hidden Wounds: Orphanhood, Expediency and Cultural Silence in Botswana
(Doctoral thesis, 2005)This thesis focuses on the social impact of orphanhood in Botswana, i.e. the effect that loss of parents has on children and the implications for caregivers of taking on responsibility for orphans. Historic and ongoing ... -
Kunnskapsstatus om forskning på modeller for samlivskurs
(HEMIL-report; 1-2007, Research report, 2007)Samlivskurs er et forebyggende samlivsstyrkende tiltak, der en ved å formidle informasjon og ferdighetstrening gir par kunnskap og verktøy til å opprettholde og forbedre parforholdet. Den foreliggende rapporten har som ... -
Mental health and impairment in disability benefits. Studies applying linkages between health surveys and administrative registries
(Doctoral thesis, 2007-09-19)Objective: An increasing number of people in Norway and most other western countries leave the workforce earlier than retirement age and depend on disability benefits for income security. There is no consensus concerning ... -
Mortality and work-related disability as long-term consequences of anxiety and depression: historical cohort designs based on the HUNT-2 study
(Doctoral thesis, 2006-10-12)Objective: Over the last decades, quality epidemiological studies have repeatedly shown that the prevalence of mental illness is substantial, but still largely under-recognised and undertreated. Under-recognition in general ... -
The nature of subjective health complaints in adolescence: Dimensionality, stability, and psychosocial predictors
(Doctoral thesis, 2006-09-12)Despite the fact that adolescence is regarded as a period in life with good health and where severe illness is uncommon, many adolescents struggle with different kinds of health complaints in their daily lives. From a ... -
Nærvær i arbeidslivet - en survey undersøkelse av forpleiningsansatte i Nordsjøen. Er der sammenhenger mellom langtidsnærvær på jobben og mestring, jobbengasjement, organisatorisk rettferdighet, krav, kontroll og sosial støtte?
(Master thesis, 2008)Both at the workplace and within the legislation in Norway there have been a focus change in recent years where emphasis on the functioning and presenteeism of the employees have gained more attention rather than the ... -
The past, present and future of the International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity
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Returning disability pensioners with back pain to work
(Doctoral thesis, 2007-03-15)The main purpose of this thesis was to investigate whether a group of disability pensioners with back pain would have a potential for a successful return to work. Perceived barriers against work, physical and mental ... -
Sick Leave and Subjective Health Complaints
(Doctoral thesis, 2007-01-06)The aims of this thesis were to identify risk factors for high levels of sick leave and investigate what – if anything – can be done to reduce sick leave. What is the role of “subjective health complaints”, coping, and ... -
Skadeskutt - men ikke vingeklippet? Risikoutsatte ungdommers tanker om fremtiden
(Master thesis, 2008)Problemstillingen for masteroppgaven er: "Risikoutsatte ungdommers tanker om fremtiden". Målsettingen har vært å bringe frem kunnskap om hvilke tanker ungdommer som er eller har vært plassert under offentlig omsorg, gjør ... -
Småbarnsforeldre og samlivskurs. Holdninger til og barrierer mot å delta på samlivskurs i et utvalg av den norske befolkningen.
(HEMIL-report; 6-2005, Research report, 2005)Med utgangspunkt i et landsdekkende utvalg av par med barn mellom 3 og 12 måneder er denne undersøkelsens hovedfokus på de generelle forventninger, holdninger og barrierer i forhold til å delta på samlivskurs, og hva som ... -
Social Determinants of Health in Very Poor Ruralities. Striving and Thriving in Dire Conditions: Is It Possible? A Qualitative Study with Women in a Poor Rural District of Ghana
(Master thesis, 2010-05-16)Women living in very poor rural regions of developing countries are among those in the world facing the largest, avoidable risk for early illness, disability and death. Yet, some women in very poor areas are healthier than ...