Browsing Department of Global Public Health and Primary Care by Author "Elgen, Irene Bircow"
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Co-existing symptoms and risk factors among African school children with hyperactivity-inattention symptoms in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo
Kashala, Espérance; Lundervold, Astri Johansen; Sommerfelt, Kristian; Tylleskär, Thorkild; Elgen, Irene Bircow (Journal article, 2006-03-08)The aims of the study were to explore hyperactivity-inattention symptoms and co-existing symptoms of emotional and behavioural problems among African school children and their relationship with health status, socio-demographic ... -
Teacher ratings of mental health among school children in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo
Kashala, Espérance; Elgen, Irene Bircow; Sommerfelt, Kristian; Tylleskär, Thorkild (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2005)Introduction: In Africa, little is known about child mental health. This study piloted the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) in Kinshasa, investigated mental health problems and the association between these ... -
Views of young people with psychosis on using virtual reality assisted therapy. A qualitative study
Holgersen, Guri; Nordgreen, Tine; Hegelstad, Wenche; Elgen, Irene Bircow (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Aim Service disengagement is a challenge in young individuals struggling with psychosis. Combining cognitive behavioural therapy for psychosis (CBTp) with virtual reality (VR) has proven acceptable and potentially effective ...