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Entering a World with No Future. A phenomenological study describing the embodied experience of time when living with severe incurable disease
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2013-03)This paper presents findings from a phenomenological study exploring experience of time by patients living close to death. The empirical data consists of 26 open-ended interviews from 23 patients living with severe incurable ... -
Entomologic Inoculation Rates of Anopheles arabiensis in Southwestern Ethiopia
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2013)We collected anophelines every second week for one year from randomly selected houses in southwestern Ethiopia by using Centers for Disease Control (CDC) light traps, pyrethrum spray catches, and artificial pit shelter ... -
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 ... -
An epidemiologic study of diabetes-related foot ulcers. Issues related to prevention and mortality based on the Nord-Trøndelag Health Study (HUNT 2)
(Doctoral thesis, 2010-02-05)The prevalence of type 2 diabetes is increasing dramatically and type 1 diabetes moderately both in Norway and globally. As a result, long-term diabetes-related complications are also likely to increase. One long-term ... -
Epidemiological and clinical studies of viral pneumonia in young children in Bhaktapur, Nepal.
(Doctoral thesis, 2010-11-12)Pneumonia remains the leading cause of illness and death in children less than 5 years of age in low-and-middle-income countries. Both bacteria and viruses are major causes of pneumonia in children. The disease burden ... -
Epidemiological Context of Sexually Transmitted Infections in Zambia: Determinants, aetiological agents and trends over time
(Doctoral thesis, 2012-12-06)Background: Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) remain a challenge mainly in developing countries, and in particular in sub-Saharan Africa, which also faces a serious HIV epidemic. Sexually Transmitted Infections can ... -
Epidemiological studies of multiple sclerosis in a Sardinian population, insular Italy : cluster studies and health status
(Doctoral thesis, 2007-03-30)MS is a disorder of the central nervous system, manifesting as acute focal inflammatory demyelination and axonal loss, and culminating with chronic multifocal sclerotic plaques. MS involves several nervous functional systems ... -
Epidemiology of congenital cerebral anomalies in Europe: a multicentre, population-based EUROCAT study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)Objectives: To describe the epidemiology and geographical differences in prevalence of congenital cerebral anomalies in Europe. Design and setting: Congenital cerebral anomalies (International Classification of Diseases, ... -
Epidemiology of Dandy-Walker malformation in Europe: A EUROCAT population-based registry study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)Background: Dandy-Walker (DW) malformation is a rare and severe congenital anomaly of the posterior fossa affecting the development of the cerebellum and the fourth ventricle. Objective: The aim of this study was to ... -
Epidemiology of limb reduction defects as registered in the Medical Birth Registry of Norway, 1970-2016: Population based study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019-07-17)Background: Following the Thalidomide disaster, the Medical Birth Registry of Norway (MBRN) was established in 1967, with epidemiological surveillance of congenital anomalies as one main aim. Limb reduction defects (LRD) ... -
The epidemiology of medical emergency contacts outside hospitals in Norway - a prospective population based study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2010-02-18)Introduction: There is a lack of epidemiological knowledge on medical emergencies outside hospitals in Norway. The aim of the present study was to obtain representative data on the epidemiology of medical emergencies ... -
Epidemiology of perinatal mortality in rural Burkina Faso: A community-based prospective cohort study
(Master thesis, 2009-06-22)Background: Perinatal mortality is one of the major public health problems in Sub-Saharan Africa. It is estimated that over 6 millions infant deaths occur each year during the perinatal period either as stillbirths or early ... -
Epidemiology of Pierre-Robin sequence in Europe: A population-based EUROCAT study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Background Pierre Robin sequence (PRS) is a rare congenital anomaly. Respiratory disorders and feeding difficulties represent the main burden. Objective The aim of this study was to investigate the epidemiology of PRS ... -
Epidural analgesia for labour pain in nulliparous women in Norway in relation to maternal country of birth and migration related factors
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)Objective To investigate associations between maternal country of birth and other migration related factors (length of residence, reason for migration, paternal origin) and epidural analgesia for labour pain in nulliparous ... -
Epigenome-wide association study of leukocyte telomere length
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)Telomere length is associated with age-related diseases and is highly heritable. It is unclear, however, to what extent epigenetic modifications are associated with leukocyte telomere length (LTL). In this study, we conducted ... -
Equity impact analysis of medical approaches to cardiovascular diseases prevention in Tanzania
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2016-12)Primary medical prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD) has received low priority in Tanzania, despite evidence of the rising prevalence of CVD risk factors. Different guidelines have been proposed for medical CVD ... -
Equity implications of coverage and use of insecticide treated nets distributed for free or with co-payment in two districts in Tanzania: A cross-sectional comparative household survey
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2011-07-21)Background: In Tanzania, the distribution and coverage of insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) is inequitable. Arguments about the most effective and equitable approach to distributing ITNs centre around whether to provide ITNs ... -
Equity in long-lasting insecticidal nets and indoor residual spraying for malaria prevention in a rural South Central Ethiopia
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2016-07-16)Background: While recognizing the recent achievement in the global fight against malaria, the disease remains a challenge to health systems in low-income countries. Beyond widespread consensuses about prioritizing malaria ... -
Equity in public health spending in Ethiopia: a benefit incidence analysis
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Inequality in access and utilization of health services because of socioeconomic status is unfair, and it should be monitored and corrected with appropriate remedial action. Therefore, this study aimed to estimate the ... -
Er covid-19 alvorlig? Det norske alvorlighetskriteriet for helseprioriteringer i møte med en pandemi
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Koronapandemien har synliggjort nødvendigheten av prioriteringer i helsetjenesten vår. Helseprioriteringer i Norge skal gjøres etter de tre kriteriene nytte, ressurs og alvorlighetsgrad. Nytte- og ressurskriteriene utgjør ...