Browsing Department of Global Public Health and Primary Care by Author "Fadnes, Lars T."
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Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms and their relation to diagnosed ADHD, sociodemographic characteristics, and substance use among patients receiving opioid agonist therapy: a Norwegian cohort study
Vold, Jørn Henrik; Halmøy, Anne; Chalabianloo, Fatemeh; Pierron, Marianne Cook; Løberg, Else-Marie; Johansson, Kjell Arne; Fadnes, Lars T. (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Background Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms may challenge sufficient treatment of substance use and mental disorders. The literature on the extent of such symptoms among patients receiving opioid ... -
Changes in Body Mass Index and Their Associations with Psychological Distress, Worries, and Emotional Eating during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Norwegian Cohort Study
Javadi Arjmand, Elaheh; Skogen, Jens Christoffer; Vold, Jørn Henrik; Alpers, Silvia Eiken; Arnesen, Erik Kristoffer; Mæland, Silje; Fadnes, Lars T. (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted obesity’s long-term rise. Some of the impacts of the pandemic were increased psychological distress, emotional eating, higher consumption of high-sugar foods and drinks, and a ... -
Changes in health among Syrian refugees along their migration trajectories from Lebanon to Norway: a prospective cohort study
Strømme, Elisabeth Marie; Haj Younes, Jasmin; Hasha, Wegdan; Fadnes, Lars T.; Kumar, Bernadette. N; Igland, Jannicke; Diaz, Esperanza (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)Objectives: Conflict-driven displacement is an indisputable social determinant of health. Yet, data on changes in health along the migration trajectories of refugees are scarce. This study aims to assess the longitudinal ... -
Changes in substance use during outpatient treatment for substance use disorders: a prospective Norwegian cohort study from 2016 to 2020
Vold, Jørn Henrik; Chalabianloo, Fatemeh; Aas, Christer Frode; Løberg, Else-Marie; Johansson, Kjell Arne; Fadnes, Lars T. (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Background Continuous use of amphetamines, alcohol, benzodiazepines, cannabis, cocaine, or opioids contributes to health impairments, increased morbidity, and overdose deaths among patients with substance use disorders ... -
Chronic pain and mental health problems among Syrian refugees: associations, predictors and use of medication over time: a prospective cohort study
Strømme, Elisabeth Marie; Igland, Jannicke; Younes, Jasmin Haj; Kumar, Bernadette. N; Fadnes, Lars T.; Hasha, Wegdan Hamed Nasser; Diaz, Esperanza (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Objectives This study aims to examine associations, predictors and pharmacological treatment of chronic pain and mental health problems among Syrian refugees in a longitudinal perspective. Design Prospective cohort ... -
Cost-effectiveness of integrated treatment for hepatitis C virus (HCV) among people who inject drugs in Norway: An economic evaluation of the INTRO-HCV trial
Lim, Aaron Guanliang; Aas, Christer Frode; Çağlar, Ege Su; Vold, Jørn Henrik; Fadnes, Lars T.; Vickerman, Peter; Johansson, Kjell Arne (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Background and aims The INTRO-HCV randomized controlled trial conducted in Norway over 2017–2019 found that integrated treatment, compared with standard-of-care hospital treatment, for hepatitis C virus (HCV) with ... -
Dispensation of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medications in patients receiving opioid agonist therapy; A national prospective cohort study in Norway from 2015 to 2017
Vold, Jørn Henrik; Aas, Christer Frode; Skurtveit, Svetlana; Odsbu, Ingvild; Chalabianloo, Fatemeh; Halmøy, Anne; Johansson, Kjell Arne; Fadnes, Lars T. (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)Background It is estimated that up to a third of patients on opioid agonist therapy (OAT) have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Treatment by ADHD medication, including a centrally acting stimulant (CAS) ... -
Dispensations of benzodiazepines, zhypnotics, and gabapentinoids to patients receiving opioid agonist therapy; a prospective cohort study in Norway from 2013 to 2017
Vold, Jørn Henrik; Skurtveit, Svetlana; Aas, Christer Frode; Chalabianloo, Fatemeh; Kloster, Pia Synnøve; Johansson, Kjell Arne; Fadnes, Lars T. (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)Background Dispensations of benzodiazepines, z-hypnotics, and gabapentinoids to patients on opioid agonist therapy (OAT) are common and have pros and cons. The objectives of the current study are to define the dispensation ... -
Effect of a self-help group intervention using Teaching Recovery Techniques to improve mental health among Syrian refugees in Norway: a randomized controlled trial
Hasha, Wegdan Hamed Nasser; Igland, Jannicke; Fadnes, Lars T.; Kumar, Bernadette. N; Heltne, Unni Marie; Diaz Perez, Esperanza (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Background Mental health symptoms among refugees are common, often related to chronic pain disorders, and their management is usually challenging. Studies evaluating the effect of group therapies among adult refugees to ... -
Effect of fruit smoothie supplementation on psychological distress among people with substance use disorders receiving opioid agonist therapy: protocol for a randomised controlled trial (FruktBAR)
Fadnes, Lars T.; Furulund, Einar; Druckrey-Fiskaaen, Karl Trygve; Madebo, Tesfaye; Vold, Jørn Henrik; Olsvold, Maria; Pierron, Marianne Cook; Carlsen, Siv-Elin Leirvåg; Blomhoff, Rune; Lid, Torgeir Gilje (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022-09-03)Background: People with substance use disorders generally have unhealthy diets, including limited intake of fruit and vegetables. Evidence shows substantial health benefits from increasing fruit and vegetable consumption ... -
The effect of physiotherapy group intervention in reducing pain disorders and mental health symptoms among syrian refugees: A randomized controlled trial
Hasha, Wegdan; Igland, Jannicke; Fadnes, Lars T.; Kumar, Bernadette N; Haj Younes, Jasmin; Strømme, Elisabeth Marie; Norstein, Eirin Zerwekh; Vårdal, Rolf; Diaz, Esperanza (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020-12-17)Chronic pain is common among refugees, and often related to mental health problems. Its management, however, is often challenging. A randomized waitlist-controlled trial was designed to study the effect of group physiotherapy ... -
Effectiveness and Safety of Low-Threshold Opioid-Agonist Treatment in Hard-To-Reach Populations with Opioid Dependence
Chalabianloo, Fatemeh; Ohldieck, Christian; Haaland, Øystein Ariansen; Fadnes, Lars T.; Johansson, Kjell Arne (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Objectives: Opioid-use disorder is related to premature death worldwide. Opioid-agonist treatment (OAT) is an effective treatment for opioid dependence. OAT delivery platforms may influence treatment access and outcomes, ... -
Effects of nutritional interventions in individuals with chronic obstructive lung disease: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials
Furulund, Einar; Bemanian, Mitra; Berggren, Nina Andrea; Madebo, Tesfaye; Rivedal, Sara Hydle; Lid, Torgeir Gilje; Fadnes, Lars T. (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Background: The role of nutrition and dietary patterns has been widely investigated in cancer, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes, but there are limited data on nutritional impact on COPD. This systematic review ... -
The efficacy of integrated hepatitis C virus treatment in relieving fatigue in people who inject drugs: a randomized controlled trial
Vold, Jørn Henrik; Chalabianloo, Fatemeh; Løberg, Else-Marie; Aas, Christer Frode; Lim, Aaron G.; Vickerman, Peter; Johansson, Kjell Arne; Fadnes, Lars T. (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Background Most people who inject drugs (PWIDs) suffer from severe fatigue, and chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection may play a role in this. However, there is scarce evidence about interventions that alleviate ... -
Emotional Eating and Changes in High-Sugar Food and Drink Consumption Linked to Psychological Distress and Worries: A Cohort Study from Norway
Javadi Arjmand, Elaheh; Bemanian, Mitra; Vold, Jørn Henrik; Skogen, Jens Christoffer; Sandal, Gro Mjeldheim; Arnesen, Erik Kristoffer; Mæland, Silje; Fadnes, Lars T. (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Psychological distress is linked to unhealthy eating behaviors such as emotional eating and consumption of high-sugar food and drinks. Cross-sectional studies from early in the COVID-19 pandemic showed a high occurrence ... -
Estimating impact of food choices on life expectancy: A modeling study
Fadnes, Lars T.; Økland, Jan-Magnus; Haaland, Øystein Ariansen; Johansson, Kjell Arne (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Background Interpreting and utilizing the findings of nutritional research can be challenging to clinicians, policy makers, and even researchers. To make better decisions about diet, innovative methods that integrate best ... -
Experiences of hope after treatment of hepatitis C infection - A qualitative study
Sælør, Knut Tore; Carlsen, Siv-Elin Leirvåg; Fadnes, Lars T.; Lorås, Lennart (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022-11-26)The aim of this study was to explore the experiences of hope people had after undergoing treatment for a hepatitis C virus infection (HCV). Between October 2019 and May 2020, 19 one-on-one interviews were conducted with ... -
Facilitators for use of oral healthcare services among people with substance use disorders: a qualitative study in Norway
Carlsen, Siv-Elin Leirvåg; Isaksen, Katja; Åstrøm, Anne-Kristine N; Fadnes, Lars T. (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Objective Opioid maintenance treatment (OMT) patients in Norway are eligible for free oral healthcare services; however, oral health morbidity remains high and the uptake of services among this patient group is low. As ... -
Folate Status as a Nutritional Indicator among People with Substance Use Disorder; A Prospective Cohort Study in Norway
Mitra, Bemanian; Vold, Jørn Henrik; Chowdhury, Ranadip; Aas, Christer Frode; Gjestad, Rolf; Johansson, Kjell Arne; Fadnes, Lars T. (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Substance use disorder (SUD) is associated with poor nutrition. Vitamin B9, or folate, is an important micronutrient for health. The aim of this prospective longitudinal cohort study was to assess serum folate levels among ... -
Health status and use of medication and their association with migration related exposures among Syrian refugees in Lebanon and Norway: a cross-sectional study
Strømme, Elisabeth Marie; Haj-Younes, Jasmin; Hasha, Wegdan; Fadnes, Lars T.; Kumar, Bernadette. N; Igland, Jannicke; Diaz, Esperanza (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)Background The health of forcibly displaced individuals changes along their migration path and estimates of disease burden are essential to develop health care policies and practices adequately corresponding to their ...