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Mitochondrial DNA Instability Is Common in HIV-Exposed Uninfected Newborns
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Worldwide, one million HIV-exposed uninfected (HEU) children are born yearly, and chronic health impairments have been reported in these children. Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) instability and altered mtDNA content have been ... -
The MOBID-2 pain scale: Reliability and responsiveness to pain in patients with dementia
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2014-05-05)Background: Mobilization-Observation-Behavior-Intensity-Dementia-2 (MOBID-2) pain scale is a staff-administered pain tool for patients with dementia. This study explores MOBID-2’s test–retest reliability, measurement error ... -
Mobility restrictions were associated with reductions in COVID-19 incidence early in the pandemic: evidence from a real-time evaluation in 34 countries
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Most countries have implemented restrictions on mobility to prevent the spread of Coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19), entailing considerable societal costs but, at least initially, based on limited evidence of effectiveness. ... -
Model variations in predicting incidence of Plasmodium falciparum malaria using 1998-2007 morbidity and meteorological data from south Ethiopia
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2010-06-16)Background: Malaria transmission is complex and is believed to be associated with local climate changes. However, simple attempts to extrapolate malaria incidence rates from averaged regional meteorological conditions have ... -
Modelling hospital operations: Insight from using data from paper registries in the obstetrics ward at a hospital in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)In the Ethiopian health system, operations management techniques have been underutilised. Although previous research has outlined limitations of paper-based patient records, few studies have examined their potential utility ... -
Modern contraceptive use among postpartum women living with HIV attending mother baby care points in Kabarole District, Uganda
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020-04-22)Background: Preventing unintended pregnancies among women living with HIV is important for improving maternal and child health outcomes. Despite multiple contacts between postpartum women and healthcare providers at health ... -
Modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors for obstetric anal sphincter injury in a Norwegian Region: a case–control study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022-04-01)Background: Obstetric anal sphincter injury (OASI) is a common and severe complication of vaginal delivery and may have short- and long-term consequences, including anal incontinence, sexual dysfunction and reduced quality ... -
Modifiable cardiovascular disease risk factors among adults in southern Ethiopia: a community-based cross-sectional study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Objective To assess the prevalence, magnitude and factors associated with the number of major modifiable cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors. Design Community-based cross-sectional study. Setting General ... -
The Molecular Epidemiology of Enterovirus in a Birth Cohort in Nepal
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Acute gastroenteritis (AGE) has a major impact on morbidity and mortality worldwide. The viral aetiology of diarrhoeal diseases may remain unknown due to limited diagnostic facilities. Non-polio enteroviruses (NPEVs) are ... -
Monitoring activities in out-of-hours emergency primary care in Norway. A special emphasis on nurses telephone triage and counselling
(Doctoral thesis, 2011-11-18)The main aim of this thesis has been to develop and establish an organisation, the Watchtowers, in order to continuously collect valid data from the OOH services in Norway, and to describe the activities. Further, we have ... -
Monocytes from neonates and adults have a similar capacity to adapt their cytokine production after previous exposure to BCG and β-glucan
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020-02-21)The Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine is administered at birth in tuberculosis (TB) endemic countries. BCG vaccination is also associated with protective non-specific effects against non-tuberculous infections. This ... -
Monthly variations in self-report of time-specified and typical alcohol use: The Nord-Trøndelag Health Study (HUNT3)
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2015-02-21)Background Aggregated measures are often employed when prevalence, risk factors and consequences of alcohol use in the population are monitored. In order to avoid time-dependent bias in aggregated measures, reference periods ... -
Moral distress - a threat to dementia care? A qualitative study of nursing staff members’ experiences in long-term care facilities
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Background Dementia is a public health priority worldwide due to its rapidly increasing prevalence and poses challenges with regard to providing proper care, including end-of-life care. This study is part of a research ... -
More support for mothers: a qualitative study on factors affecting immunisation behaviour in Kampala, Uganda
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2011-09-25)Background: The proportion of Ugandan children who are fully vaccinated has varied over the years. Understanding vaccination behaviour is important for the success of the immunisation programme. This study examined influences ... -
Mortality following first-time hospitalization with acute myocardial infarction in Norway, 2001-2014: Time trends, underlying causes and place of death
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019-11)Background Trends on cause-specific mortality following acute myocardial infarction (AMI) are poorly described and no studies have analyzed where do AMI patients die. We analyzed trends in 28-day and one-year mortality ... -
The mother, her confidants and the prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV (PMTCT) services in the Kilimanjaro region, Tanzania
(Doctoral thesis, 2011-09-05)Introduction: In Tanzania, the prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV (PMTCT) programme was introduced in 2000 and has thereafter been scaled up. The overall aim of this thesis from the Kilimanjaro region, was ... -
Mothers at risk of postpartum depression in Sri Lanka: A population-based study using a validated screening tool
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Background Postpartum depression is an important public health concern. The prevalence of postpartum depression is estimated to be 18% worldwide. The purpose of this study was to estimate the prevalence of mothers at risk ... -
Mothers' education but not fathers' education, household assets or land ownership is the best predictor of child health inequalities in rural Uganda
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2004-10-13)Background: Health and nutrition inequality is a result of a complex web of factors that include socio-economic inequalities. Various socio-economic indicators exist however some do not accurately predict inequalities in ... -
Mothers’ knowledge and utilization of prevention of mother to child transmission services in northern Tanzania
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2010)Background: More than 90% of children living with HIV have been infected through mother to child transmission. The aims of our present study were to: (1) assess the utilization of the prevention of mother to child transmission ... -
Motivating cardiac rehabilitation patients to maintain lifestyle changes
(Doctoral thesis, 2008-12-05)Background: In Western societies, the single greatest opportunity to improve health and reduce premature death lies in personal behaviour. Personal behaviour is, however, embedded in social contexts. Therefore, we may ...