Department of Global Public Health and Primary Care
Recent Submissions
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Factors associated with the ability of adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) in sexual unions to negotiate for safer sex. An analysis of data from the 2018 Zambia Demographic and Health Survey (ZDHS)
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)The ability of AGYW to negotiate for safer sex is key in the fight against the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). We determined the prevalence of safer sex negotiation among AGYW in sexual unions aged 15–24 and its ... -
Self-injurious thoughts and behaviours as the reason for contact to Norwegian emergency primary care centres: an observational study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Objective: To describe and compare contacts regarding self-injurious thoughts and behaviours to other contacts to emergency primary care. Design: Observational study. Setting: A sentinel network of seven emergency ... -
Cost-effectiveness of TB diagnostic technologies in Ethiopia: a modelling study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Background: Tuberculosis (TB) is a major threat to public health, particularly in countries where the disease is highly prevalent, such as Ethiopia. Early diagnosis and treatment are the main components of TB prevention ... -
Breastfeeding and biomarkers of folate and cobalamin status in Norwegian infants: a cross-sectional study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Folate and vitamin B12 (cobalamin) are essential for growth and development. This cross-sectional study aims to describe folate and vitamin B12 status according to infant age and breastfeeding practices in Norwegian infants. ... -
Testing Maternal Effects of Vitamin-D and Omega-3 levels on Offspring Neurodevelopmental Traits in the Norwegian Mother, Father and Child Cohort Study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Background Maternal vitamin-D and omega-3 fatty acid (DHA) deficiencies during pregnancy have previously been associated with offspring neurodevelopmental traits. However, observational study designs cannot distinguish ... -
Global incidence, prevalence, years lived with disability (YLDs), disability-adjusted life-years (DALYs), and healthy life expectancy (HALE) for 371 diseases and injuries in 204 countries and territories and 811 subnational locations, 1990-2021: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Background: Detailed, comprehensive, and timely reporting on population health by underlying causes of disability and premature death is crucial to understanding and responding to complex patterns of disease and injury ... -
Diet, Food, and Nutritional Exposures and Inflammatory Bowel Disease or Progression of Disease: an Umbrella Review
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including Crohn’s disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC), contributes to substantial morbidity. Understanding the intricate interplay between dietary factors and the incidence and ... -
Use of primary healthcare services before and after specialized rehabilitation and its relation to changes in health and functioning: a longitudinal cohort study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Objective: To examine patients’ use of primary healthcare (PHC) before and after specialized rehabilitation and its relation with self-reported health and functioning. Design: Longitudinal cohort study. Participants: ... -
Priority setting and migration health policies for European countries
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)The 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) agenda has committed to ‘ensuring that no one is left behind’. Applying the right to health of non-citizens and international migrants is challenging in today's highly polarized ... -
Global burden of 288 causes of death and life expectancy decomposition in 204 countries and territories and 811 subnational locations, 1990–2021: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Background: Regular, detailed reporting on population health by underlying cause of death is fundamental for public health decision making. Cause-specific estimates of mortality and the subsequent effects on life expectancy ... -
Modeling geographic vaccination strategies for COVID-19 in Norway
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Vaccination was a key intervention in controlling the COVID-19 pandemic globally. In early 2021, Norway faced significant regional variations in COVID-19 incidence and prevalence, with large differences in population ... -
Electronic Immunization Registry in Rwanda: Qualitative Study of Health Worker Experiences
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Background: Monitoring childhood immunization programs is essential for health systems. Despite the introduction of an electronic immunization registry called e-Tracker in Rwanda, challenges such as lacking population ... -
Implications of replacing animal-sourced foods in the diet of the older population, focusing on protein intake and muscle mass : A multi-methods study of the available evidence and empirical data from Kigali, Rwanda
(Doctoral thesis, 2024-11-14)Bakgrunn: Inntak av animalske matvarer som inneholder proteiner av høy kvalitet, kan bidra til å forbedre proteininntaket og bevare muskelmassen hos eldre. På den annen side oppfordres forbrukere til å erstatte animalske ... -
Social contact patterns during the early COVID-19 pandemic in Norway: insights from a panel study, April to September 2020
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Background During the COVID-19 pandemic, many countries adopted social distance measures and lockdowns of varying strictness. Social contact patterns are essential in driving the spread of respiratory infections, and ... -
Older adults' perceptions about meat consumption: a qualitative study in Gasabo district, Kigali, Rwanda
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024-06-05)Background: The global population is increasingly aging, imposing a substantial burden on social and healthcare systems as aging is associated with gradual muscle wasting and functional decline. Consumption of protein-rich ... -
Primary care doctors in acute call-outs to severe trauma incidents in Norway – variations by rural-urban settings and time factors
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Background A severely injured patient needs fast transportation to a hospital that can provide definitive care. In Norway, approximately 20% of the population live in rural areas. Primary care doctors (PCDs) play an important ... -
To neutrally offer or strongly recommend? General practitioners’ perspectives on screening for gestational diabetes according to the national guideline in Norway
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Objective To explore general practitioners’ experiences and reflections on how the current Norwegian guideline for screening for gestational diabetes affects their clinical practice. Design A qualitive study in which data ... -
Global age-sex-specific mortality, life expectancy, and population estimates in 204 countries and territories and 811 subnational locations, 1950–2021, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic: a comprehensive demographic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Background Estimates of demographic metrics are crucial to assess levels and trends of population health outcomes. The profound impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on populations worldwide has underscored the need for timely ... -
Global fertility in 204 countries and territories, 1950-2021, with forecasts to 2100: a comprehensive demographic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Background: Accurate assessments of current and future fertility—including overall trends and changing population age structures across countries and regions—are essential to help plan for the profound social, economic, ... -
Prevalence, infant outcomes and gestational risk factors for transverse reduction deficiencies at or above the wrist: a population-based study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)We identified individuals born in Norway between 1970 and 2019 with transverse reduction deficiency at or above the wrist (TRDAW) from the Medical Birth Registry of Norway and from the CULA (congenital upper limb anomaly) ...