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High-fidelity prototyping for mobile electronic data collection forms through design and user evaluation
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)Background: Mobile data collection systems are often difficult to use for nontechnical or novice users. This can be attributed to the fact that developers of such tools do not adequately involve end users in the design and ... -
Higher levels of bodily pain in people with long-term type 1 diabetes: associations with quality of life, depressive symptoms, fatigue and glycaemic control – the Dialong study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)Aims To compare reported level of bodily pain, overall and health‐related quality of life (QoL), depression and fatigue in people with long‐term type 1 diabetes vs. a comparison group without diabetes. Further, to examine ... -
Higher n3-fatty acid status is associated with lower risk of iron depletion among food insecure Canadian Inuit women
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2013-04-02)Background: High rates of iron deficiency and anemia are common among Inuit and Arctic women despite a traditional diet based on animal source foods. However, representative data on iron status and relevant determinants ... -
Histological type and grade of breast cancer tumors by parity, age at birth, and time since birth: a register-based study in Norway
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2010-05-21)Background Some studies have indicated that reproductive factors affect the risk of histological types of breast cancer differently. The long-term protective effect of a childbirth is preceded by a short-term adverse effect. ... -
Historical and Phylogeographic Influences on Mitochondrial DNA Diversity in Norwegians
(Doctoral thesis, 2023-01-13)Mitokondrielt DNA (mtDNA) har vært en viktig kilde til genetisk informasjon for å forstå migrasjonshistorie, genetisk mangfold og demografisk struktur på lang sikt. Til tross for at Norge er kjent for sin Viking-fortid ... -
HIV and infant feeding counselling: challenges faced by nurse-counsellors in northern Tanzania
(Journal article, 2007-07-24)Background: Infant feeding is a subject of worry in prevention of mother to child transmission (pMTCT) programmes in settings where breastfeeding is normative. Nurse-counsellors, expected to counsel HIV-positive women on ... -
HIV antiretroviral therapy in Ethiopia. Overcoming implementation challenges
(Doctoral thesis, 2007-03-16)Millions of people have died of HIV during the last 25 years. The highest number of deaths occurred in poor African countries where antiretroviral therapy was introduced only recently. Treating patients in settings with ... -
HIV Disclosure to Infected Children Involving Peers: A New Take on HIV Disclosure in the Democratic Republic of Congo
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023-06-21)Appropriately informing HIV-infected children of their diagnosis is a real challenge in sub-Saharan Africa. Until now, there is no consensus on who ought to disclose and how to disclose. This paper describes the model for ... -
HIV testing services in Kenya, Tanzania and Zambia: Determinants, experiences and responsiveness
(Doctoral thesis, 2011-06-17)Introduction: HIV/AIDS has been one of the most challenging pandemics in health and development. Sub- Saharan Africa remains the most affected region and it handles over two-thirds of the individuals infected world wide. ... -
HIV viral load non-suppression and associated factors among pregnant and postpartum women in rural northeastern South Africa: a cross-sectional survey
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Objectives We aimed to measure the prevalence of maternal HIV viral load (VL) non-suppression and assess associated factors, to evaluate progress towards United Nations-AIDS (UNAIDS) targets. Design Cross-sectional ... -
HIV-1 disease progression in immune-competent HIV-1-infected and breastfeeding mothers participating in the ANRS 12174 clinical trial in Burkina Faso, South Africa, Uganda and Zambia: a cohort study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2018)Objective: We have assessed HIV-1 disease progression among HIV-1-positive mothers in relation to duration of any or exclusive breast feeding in the context of ANRS 12174 trial. Methods: The analysis was completed on 203, ... -
HIV-1, HSV-2 and syphilis among pregnant women in a rural area of Tanzania: Prevalence and risk factors
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2008-06-02)Background: Evidence suggests that a substantial proportion of new HIV infections in African countries are associated with herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2). Thus, the magnitude of HSV-2 infection in an area may suggest ... -
HIV-positive pregnant and postpartum women's perspectives about Option B+ in Malawi: A qualitative study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2016-06-15)Introduction: The implementation of lifelong antiretroviral treatment (ART) for all pregnant women (Option B+) in Malawi has resulted in a significant increase in the number of HIV-positive pregnant women initiating ... -
HIV-treatment adherence: Exploring experiences of peer counsellors and young-adult clients in HIV Care centres in Eswatini
(Master thesis, 2024-03-22)Achieving viral load suppression is a persistent challenge amongst young people in HIV care in Southern Africa, Eswatini in particular. Research has shown that treatment-adherence counselling has been central in the global ... -
HIV/AIDS and Tuberculosis Coinfection in Rural Northern Tanzania. Epidemiology, clinical presentation and impact on CD4 T cell counts
(Doctoral thesis, 2009-10-02)Tuberculosis (TB) and HIV/AIDS are the main causes of morbidity and mortality in adults aged 15-49 years in Sub Saharan Africa (SSA). The interaction between tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS makes the diagnosis and management of ... -
Hjemmesykepleien - I spenningsfeltet mellom økonomi og moral. En praxeologisk studie av hjemmesykepleiens utvikling
(Master thesis, 2016-05-16)This paper seeks to discover how it may be that we have home care services in Norway today. Using registrant analysis I have studied political documents concerning the field from 1948-2015 and the processing of these in ... -
”HLR minus, med rett til å la dø”. Et møte med sykepleiers erfaring og opplevelse av forhåndsvurdering av HLR minus (Hjerte-lungeredning minus)
(Master thesis, 2009)Background: DNR order means that cardiopulmonary resuscitation should not be implemented in cases of acute cardiac or respiratory arrest. In a case like this a physician has to make a journal note with a DNR order, with ... -
Hodets stødighet ved isometrisk nakkefleksjontest til utmattelse
(Master thesis, 2014-11-03)Neck pain is a common musculoskeletal complaint in Norway and globally causing a huge economic burden in many countries. Research on possible underlying mechanisms of the chronicity of neck pain are important to develop ... -
Holdbarhetsforsøk av blodgassparametere i venøse hepariniserte fullblodsprøver: Effekten av oppbevaringstid, temperatur og prøvebeholder
(Master thesis, 2018-06-26)Background: The stability of venous blood gas samples is poorly documented, due to previous studies focusing on arterial samples. Objective: The studies aim was to examine the stability of the venous blood gas analytes pH, ... -
Holt Oram syndrome: a registry-based study in Europe
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2014-10-25)Background: Holt-Oram syndrome (HOS) is an autosomal dominant disorder characterised by upper limb anomalies and congenital heart defects. We present epidemiological and clinical aspects of HOS patients using data from ...