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The predictive value of post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms for quality of life: a longitudinal study of physically injured victims of non-domestic violence
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2007-05-21)Background: Little is known about longitudinal associations between post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and quality of life (QoL) after exposure to violence. The aims of the current study were to examine quality of life ... -
Predictors for psychological distress 2 months after mild traumatic brain injury
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Predictors for Return to Work in Subjects with Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2016)Objective. To predict return to work (RTW) at 12 months for patients who either were sick-listed or were at risk to be sick-listed with persistent postconcussion symptoms (PCS) at six to eight weeks after injury. Method. ... -
Predictors of Duration and Treatment Failure of Severe Pneumonia in Hospitalized Young Nepalese Children
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2015-03-23)Background. Pneumonia in young children is still the most frequent cause of death in developing countries. We aimed to identify predictors for recovery and treatment failure in children hospitalized with severe pneumonia. ... -
Predictors of early death in a cohort of Ethiopian patients treated with HAART
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2006-09-01)Background: HAART has improved the survival of HIV infected patients. However, compared to patients in high-income countries, patients in resource-poor countries have higher mortality rates. Our objective was to identify ... -
Predictors of Maternal Serum Concentrations for Selected Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) in Pregnant Women and Associations with Birth Outcomes: A Cross-Sectional Study from Southern Malawi
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023-03-28)Population exposure to persistent organic pollutants (POPs) may result in detrimental health effects, especially to pregnant women, developing foetuses and young children. We are reporting the findings of a cross-sectional ... -
Predictors of microbial agents in dust and respiratory health in the Ecrhs
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2015-05-02)Background Dampness and mould exposure have been repeatedly associated with respiratory health. However, less is known about the specific agents provoking or arresting health effects in adult populations. We aimed to assess ... -
Predictors of mortality in HIV-infected patients starting antiretroviral therapy in a rural hospital in Tanzania
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2008-04-22)Background Studies of antiretroviral therapy (ART) programs in Africa have shown high initial mortality. Factors contributing to this high mortality are poorly described. The aim of the present study was to assess mortality ... -
Predictors of outcomes following reablement in community-dwelling older adults
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2017)Background: Reablement is a rehabilitation intervention for community-dwelling older adults, which has recently been implemented in several countries. Its purpose is to improve functional ability in daily occupations ... -
Predictors of persistent Anaemia in the first year of antiretroviral therapy: A retrospective cohort study from Goma, the Democratic Republic of Congo
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2015-10-16)Background. Anaemia is associated with adverse outcomes including early death in the first year of antiretroviral therapy (ART). This study reports on the factors associated with persistent anaemia among HIV-infected ... -
Predictors of Plasmodium falciparum Malaria Incidence in Chano Mille, South Ethiopia: A Longitudinal Study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2012)We assessed potential effects of local meteorological and environmental conditions, indoor residual spraying with insecticides, insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) use at individual and community levels, and individual factors ... -
Predictors of slow clinical response and extended treatment in patients with extra-pulmonary tuberculosis in Pakistan, A hospital-based prospective study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)The optimal duration of treatment in different forms of extrapulmonary tuberculosis (EPTB) is not clearly defined. This study aimed to identify predictors of slow clinical response and extended anti-TB treatment in EPTB ... -
Predictors of sputum conversion among pulimonary tuberculosis patients in Mwanza,Tanzania
(Master thesis, 2009-05-15)Tuberculosis (TB) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. TB remains a burden especially in Africa, Eastern Mediterranean and South-East Asia regions. Tanzania ranks as number 14 globally and is the 6th in ... -
Predictors of time to recovery in infants with probable serious bacterial infection
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2015-04-24)Introduction: Serious bacterial infections continue to be an important cause of death and illness among infants in developing countries. Time to recovery could be considered a surrogate marker of severity of the infection. ... -
Preeclampsia in pregnancy and later use of antihypertensive drugs
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2015-03-18)We explored the association between preeclampsia and later use of antihypertensive drugs in a population-based study with data from the Medical Birth Registry of Norway and the Norwegian Prescription Database. The study ... -
Pregnancy and risk of COVID-19: a Norwegian registry-linkage study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Objective: To compare the risk of acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection and contact with specialist healthcare services for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) between pregnant and non-pregnant ... -
Pregnancy complications in last pregnancy and mothers’ long-term cardiovascular mortality: does the relation differ from that of complications in first pregnancy? A population-based study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Background Women who experience complications in first pregnancy are at increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) later in life. Little corresponding knowledge is available for complications in later pregnancies. ... -
Pregnancy outcome after use of cranberry in pregnancy - the Norwegian mother and child cohort study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2013-12-07)Background: Cranberry is one of the most commonly used herbs during pregnancy. The herb has been used traditionally against urinary tract infections. No studies are found that specifically address the risk of malformations ... -
Pregnancy-Related Risk Factors Are Associated With a Significant Burden of Treated Hypertension Within 10 Years of Delivery: Findings From a Population-Based Norwegian Cohort
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2018-05)Background: The association between pregnancy complications and women's later cardiovascular disease has, primarily, been evaluated in studies lacking information on important covariates. This report evaluates the prospective ...