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    • The reliability and predictive ability of the Test of Infant Motor Performance (TIMP) in a community-based study in Bhaktapur, Nepal 

      Kvestad, Ingrid; Silpakar, Jaya S.; Hysing, Mari; Ranjitkar, Suman; Strand, Tor Arne; Schwinger, Catherine; Shrestha, Merina; Chandyo, Ram Krishna; Ulak Chandyo, Manjeswori (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)
      Aim: In a Nepalese setting, to measure the reliability of the Test of Infant Motor Performance (TIMP) and its ability to predict development scores at 6 months. Methods: Nepalese infants (n = 705) were assessed by the TIMP ...

    • Reliability of the Norwegian version of PainDETECT: a test-retest study 

      Myhre, Anette Govenius Melsom; Strand, Liv Inger (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)
      Objectives The PainDETECT Questionnaire (PD-Q) is a self-reported questionnaire aiming to assist in detecting neuropathic pain in individual patients. However, measurement properties of the Norwegian translated version ...

    • Remaining challenges in Tanzania’s efforts to eliminate iodine deficiency 

      Assey, Vincent Didas; Mgoba, Celestin; Mlingi, Nicholaus; Sanga, Alfred; Ndossi, Godwin D.; Greiner, Ted; Peterson, Stefan (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2007)
      Objective: To determine iodine levels in salt and iodine deficiency prevalence in school-aged children in 16 districts in Tanzania with previous severe iodine deficiency. Design: A cross-sectional study in schoolchildren. ...

    • Repeated dispensing of codeine is associated with high consumption of benzodiazepines 

      Bachs, Liliana Casulleras; Bramness, Jørgen G.; Engeland, Anders; Skurtveit, Svetlana (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2008)
      Aims: Our objective was to explore the use of codeine analgesics in individual patients in Norway, giving special attention to the 10% who consume the highest amounts. Methods: We retrieved data from the Norwegian Prescription ...

    • Reporting of health equity considerations in cluster and individually randomized trials 

      Jull, Janet; Yoganathan, Manosila; Dewidar, Omar; Baird, Sarah; Grimshaw, Jeremy M.; Johansson, Kjell Arne; Kristjansson, Elizabeth; McGowan, Jesse; Moher, David; Petticrew, Mark; Robberstad, Bjarne; Shea, Beverly; Tugwell, Peter; Volmink, Jimmy; Wells, George A.; Whitehead, Margaret; Cuervo, Luis Gabriel; White, Howard; Taljaard, Monica; Welch, Vivian; Petkovic, Jennifer (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)
      Background The randomized controlled trial (RCT) is considered the gold standard study design to inform decisions about the effectiveness of interventions. However, a common limitation is inadequate reporting of the ...

    • Repositioning of the global epicentre of non-optimal cholesterol 

      Taddei, Cristina; Zhou, Bin; Bixby, Honor; Carrillo-Larco, Rodrigo M.; Danaei, Goodarz; Jackson, Rod T.; Ahmed, Soheir H; Andersen, Lars Bo; Anderssen, Sigmund Alfred; Ariansen, Inger Kristine Holtermann; Bjertness, Espen; Bjertness, Marius Bergsmark; Graff-Iversen, Sidsel; Haugsgjerd, Teresa Risan; Janszky, Imre; Krokstad, Steinar; Laugsand, Lars Erik; Madar, Ahmed Ali; Mathiesen, Ellisiv B.; Meyer, Haakon E; Sen, Abhijit; Tell, Grete S.; Vatten, Lars Johan; Wilsgaard, Tom; Farzadfar, Farshad; Sophiea, Marisa K.; Di Cesare, Mariachiara; Iurilli, Maria L. C.; Martinez, Andrea Rodriguez; Asghari, Golaleh; Dhana, Klodian; Gulayin, Pablo; Kakarmath, Sujay; Santero, Marilina; Voortman, Trudy; Riley, Leanne M.; Cowan, Melanie J.; Savin, Stefan; Bennett, James E.; Stevens, Gretchen A.; Paciorek, Christopher J.; Aekplakorn, Wichai; Cifkova, Renata; Giampaoli, Simona; Kengne, Andre Pascal; Khang, Young-Ho; Kuulasmaa, Kari; Laxmaiah, Avula; Margozzini, Paula; Mathur, Prashant (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020-06)
      High blood cholesterol is typically considered a feature of wealthy western countries1,2. However, dietary and behavioural determinants of blood cholesterol are changing rapidly throughout the world3 and countries are using ...

    • Reproduction and marriage among male survivors of cancer in childhood, adolescence and young adulthood: a national cohort study 

      Gunnes, Maria Winther; Lie, Rolv Terje; Bjørge, Tone; Ghaderi, Sara; Ruud, Ellen; Syse, Astri; Moster, Dag (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2016)
      Background: Increased survival after cancer in young age has made long-term follow-up studies of high external validity important. In this national cohort study, we explored the impact of cancer in young age on reproduction ...

    • Reproductive and family planning history, knowledge, and needs: A community survey of low-income women in Beijing, China 

      He, Hong; Østbye, Truls; Daltveit, Anne Kjersti (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2009-08-10)
      Background: The reproductive health status of China's low-income urban women is believed to be poor. Therefore, understanding their reproductive history and needs and improving services provision is very important. However, ...

    • Reproductive history and risk of colorectal adenocarcinoma in parous women: a Nordic population-based case–control study 

      Bjørge, Tone; Gissler, Mika; Ording, Anne Gulbech; Engeland, Anders; Glimelius, Ingrid; Leinonen, Maarit; Sørensen, Henrik Toft; Tretli, Steinar; Ekbom, Anders; Troisi, Rebecca; Grotmol, Tom (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2016-10-04)
      Background: Data are conflicting regarding the role of endogenous sex hormones in colorectal carcinogenesis. In this large population-based study, we pooled data from birth and cancer registries in four Nordic countries, ...

    • Reproductive trends in females with inflammatory joint disease 

      Wallenius, Marianne; Salvesen, Kjell Å; Daltveit, Anne Kjersti; Skomsvoll, Johan F (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2016-05-31)
      Background: The study assessed birth trends per decade in offspring of females with inflammatory joint diseases (IJD) compared with women without IJD. Methods: This retrospective cohort study is based on data from the ...

    • Research protocol local ingredients-based supplementary food as an alternative to corn-soya blends plus for reatingmoderate acute malnutrition among children aged 6 to 59 months: a randomized controlled non-inferiority trial in Wolaita 

      Nane, Debritu; Hatløy, Anne; Tadesse, Elazar; Lindtjorn, Bernt (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)
      Background In Ethiopia, 12.5% of children below 5 years are wasted, and 9.7% are moderately wasted. The present strategy for the management of moderate acute malnutrition (MAM) is a supplementary feeding program; however, ...

    • Researcher-researched relationship in qualitative research: Shifts in positions and researcher vulnerability 

      Råheim, Målfrid; Magnussen, Liv Heide; Sekse, Ragnhild Johanne Tveit; Lunde, Åshild; Jacobsen, Torild; Blystad, Astrid (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2016-06-14)
      Background: The researcher role is highly debated in qualitative research. This article concerns the researcher-researched relationship. Methods: A group of health science researchers anchored in various qualitative research ...

    • Residents’ perceptions of their own sadness - a qualitative study in Norwegian nursing homes 

      Iden, Kristina Riis; Ruths, Sabine; Hjørleifsson, Stefan (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2015-03-08)
      Background: Mood symptoms are highly prevalent among frail old people residing in nursing homes. Systematic diagnostics of depression is scarce, and treatment is not always in accordance with best evidence. The distinction ...

    • Respiratory Health among Cement Workers in Ethiopia 

      Zeleke, Zeyede K. (Doctoral thesis, 2011-11-04)
      Background: Little is known on dust exposure and respiratory health among cement cleaners. There are only a few follow-up studies on respiratory health among cement factory workers and also studies on acute effects of ...

    • Respiratory health among hand pickers in primary coffee processing factories of Ethiopia 

      Wakuma, Samson; Bråtveit, Magne; Deressa, Wakgari; Kumie, Abera; Moen, Bente Elisabeth (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)
      Objective: The aim of this study was to assess chronic respiratory symptoms and lung function among female hand pickers. Methods: A total of 374 hand pickers exposed to coffee dust and 175 female controls from water bottling ...

    • Respiratory Health among Pesticide Sprayers at Flower Farms in Ethiopia 

      Shentema, Meaza Gezu; Bråtveit, Magne; Kumie, Abera; Deressa, Wakgari; Moen, Bente Elisabeth (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)
      Background: Pesticide use in Ethiopia has become a common practice in which large-scale flower farms are the main consumers. Workers on flower farms might be exposed to pesticides while spraying or while performing other ...

    • Respiratory health among Tanzanian cement workers. Effects of Improved Dust Control Measures? 

      Tungu, Alexander Mtemi (Doctoral thesis, 2013-10-23)
      Background: Previous studies have reported associations between dust exposure and adverse chronic respiratory health effects, but there are only a few follow-up studies among cement workers. None of the previous studies ...

    • Respiratory health and acute pesticide intoxications among workers in the flower farm industry in Ethiopia 

      Nigatu, Amare Workiye (Doctoral thesis, 2017-05-30)
      Background: The flower industry in Ethiopia is a rapidly growing economic activity involving tens of thousands of workers. On these farms, roses are cultivated inside greenhouses, which are characterized by elevated ...

    • Respiratory monitoring during neonatal resuscitation using a supraglottic airway device vs. a face mask 

      Pejovic, Nicolas; Cavallin, Francesco; Mpamize, Allan; Lubulwa, Clare; Höök, Susanna Myrnerts; Byamugisha, Josaphat; Nankunda, Jolly; Tylleskär, Thorkild; Trevisanuto, Daniele (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)
      Objective To evaluate the respiratory function of asphyxiated infants resuscitated with i-gel supraglottic airway (SGA) vs. face mask (FM) in a low-resource setting. Methods In this sub-study from the NeoSupra trial, ...

    • Respiratory symptoms and respiratory deaths: A multi-cohort study with 45 years observation time 

      Stavem, Knut; Johannessen, Ane; Nielsen, Rune; Gulsvik, Amund (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)
      This study determined the association between respiratory symptoms and death from respiratory causes over a period of 45 years. In four cohorts of random samples of Norwegian populations with 103,881 participants, 43,731 ...