Department of Global Public Health and Primary Care
Recent Submissions
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Wavelet Screening identifies regions highly enriched for differentially methylated loci for orofacial clefts
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)DNA methylation is the most widely studied epigenetic mark in humans and plays an essential role in normal biological processes as well as in disease development. More focus has recently been placed on understanding ... -
Challenges in diagnosis and treatment of extrapulmonary tuberculosis
(Doctoral thesis, 2021-09-23)The infectious disease tuberculosis (TB) is a global health problem. Diagnosis of extrapulmonary TB is often challenging due to non-specific symptoms and findings, and the lack of sensitive diagnostic tests. This leads to ... -
Changes in health among Syrian refugees : A prospective study along the migration trajectories from the Middle East to Northern Europe
(Doctoral thesis, 2021-09-24)Background: In the wake of unprecedented numbers of individuals forced to flee due to persecution, conflict, and other human rights violations over the past decade, health implications of forced displacement have become ... -
Factors determining cognitive, motor and language scores in low birth weight infants from North India
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Background Children born with low birth weight (LBW) tend to have lower neurodevelopmental scores compared to term normal birth weight children. It is important to determine factors that influence neurodevelopment in these ... -
A fast wavelet-based functional association analysis replicates several susceptibility loci for birth weight in a Norwegian population
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Background Birth weight (BW) is one of the most widely studied anthropometric traits in humans because of its role in various adult-onset diseases. The number of loci associated with BW has increased dramatically since ... -
‘I am not only beneficial to the community but to the entire country, I am trained as a researcher now’: Developing health research skills in low-income countries
(Journal article, 2021)Partnerships between Higher Education Institutions in the global South and North have potential for building capacity in public health research in low-resource countries. We present experiences of partners involved in a ... -
Validity and responsiveness of EQ-5D-5L and SF-6D in patients with health complaints attributed to their amalgam filings: a prospective cohort study of patients undergoing amalgam removal
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Background Evidence of health utility changes in patients who suffer from longstanding health complaints attributed to dental amalgam fillings are limited. The change in health utility outcomes enables calculating ... -
Vitamin D3 supplementation does not enhance the effects of resistance training in older adults
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Background: Lifestyle therapy with resistance training is a potent measure to counteract age-related loss in muscle strength and mass. Unfortunately, many individuals fail to respond in the expected manner. This phenomenon ... -
An EPIC predictor of gestational age and its application to newborns conceived by assisted reproductive technologies
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Background: Gestational age is a useful proxy for assessing developmental maturity, but correct estimation of gestational age is difficult using clinical measures. DNA methylation at birth has proven to be an accurate ... -
Subjective symptoms and serum methadone concentrations: what should guide dose adjustments in methadone maintenance treatment? A naturalistic cohort study from Norway
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Background There is little evidence-based guidance on how to optimize methadone dosages among patients with opioid addiction undergoing methadone maintenance treatment (MMT). This study aims to investigate whether ... -
Cobalamin and folate status in women during early pregnancy in Bhaktapur, Nepal
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)The demand for cobalamin (vitamin B12) and folate is increased during pregnancy, and deficiency during pregnancy may lead to complications and adverse outcomes. Yet, the status of these micronutrients is unknown in many ... -
Cervical cancer in women under 30 years of age in Norway: a population-based cohort study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Background We compared women with incident cervical cancer under the age of 30 with older women with regard to stage, morphology, screening history and cervical cancer mortality in a population-based cohort study. Methods We ... -
Using Patient-Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) in clinical diabetes consultations : Feasibility testing and piloting the DiaPROM trial among adults with type 1 diabetes
(Doctoral thesis, 2021-09-09)Background: The demands of type 1 diabetes (T1D) may constitute a great burden for people living with the disease. Diabetes distress reflects a range of emotional experiences, such as worry, guilt, and fear, potentially ... -
External Quality Assurance of Point-of-Care testing : Participant performance and commutability of the control material
(Doctoral thesis, 2021-09-03)The term point-of-care (POC) testing refers to laboratory tests performed near the patient, as opposed to a clinical laboratory setting. The aim of POC testing is to generate fast test results that facilitate accurate ... -
Adequate Urinary Iodine Concentration among Infants in the Inland Area of Norway
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Considering the importance of iodine to support optimal growth and neurological development of the brain and central nervous system, this study aimed to assess and evaluate iodine status in Norwegian infants. We collected ... -
How is motivational interviewing (un)related to self-determination theory: An empirical study from different healthcare settings
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)To explore how quality aspects and clients’ verbal behaviors in Motivational Interviewing sessions correspond with counsellors’ support of basic psychological needs described in Self-determination Theory, we conducted a ... -
Use of health care services among Syrian refugees migrating to Norway: a prospective longitudinal study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Background Understanding the differential utilization of healthcare services is essential to address the public health challenges. Through the migration process, refugees move from one set of health risk factors to another ... -
How the Norwegian population was affected by non-pharmaceutical interventions during the first six weeks of the COVID-19 lockdown
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Aims The aim of this study was to examine how the Norwegian general adult population was affected by non-pharmaceutical interventions during the first six weeks of the COVID-19 lockdown. We assessed quarantine, symptoms, ... -
Prescribed drugs in 27 000 individuals after diagnosis of colorectal cancer: A population-based cohort study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Background The prevalence of prescribed drugs in survivors of colorectal cancer (CRC) was evaluated. Methods Data from the Cancer Registry of Norway were linked to the Norwegian Prescription Database for a study ... -
The Female Menstrual Cycles Effect on Strength and Power Parameters in High-Level Female Team Athletes
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Purpose: The female menstrual cycle (MC) is characterized by hormonal fluctuations throughout its different phases. However, research regarding its effect on athletic performance in high level athletes is sparse. The aim ...
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