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‘I am not only beneficial to the community but to the entire country, I am trained as a researcher now’: Developing health research skills in low-income countries
(Journal article, 2021)Partnerships between Higher Education Institutions in the global South and North have potential for building capacity in public health research in low-resource countries. We present experiences of partners involved in a ... -
‘I can't go to her when I have a problem’: sexuality communication between South African adolescent girls and young women and their mothers
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Parent–adolescent sexuality communication, the process in which parents and their adolescent children discuss sexuality and sexual and reproductive health, is a key component for adolescents’ protective behaviours. Open ... -
“I feel good when I drink”—detecting childhood-onset alcohol abuse and dependence in a Ugandan community trial cohort
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)Background Alcohol, substance use, and mental health disorders constitute major public health issues worldwide, including in low income and lower middle-income countries, and early initiation of use is an important predictor ... -
‘I try not to bother the residents too much’ – the use of capillary blood glucose measurements in nursing homes
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2016-02-04)Background Capillary blood glucose measurements are regularly used for nursing home residents with diabetes. The usefulness of these measurements relies on clear indications for use, correct measurement techniques, proper ... -
‘I wanted to go, but they said wait’: Mothers’ bargaining power and strategies in careseeking for ill newborns in Ethiopia
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)Introduction To prevent the 2.6 million newborn deaths occurring worldwide every year, health system improvements and changes in care-taker behaviour are necessary. Mothers are commonly assumed to be of particular importance ... -
Ibuprofen versus mecillinam for uncomplicated cystitis - a randomized controlled trial study protocol
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2014-12-17)Background: Although uncomplicated cystitis is often self-limiting, most such patients will be prescribed antibiotic treatment. We are investigating whether treatment of cystitis with an NSAID is as effective as an antibiotic ... -
The ideal of equal health revisited: definitions and measures of inequity in health should be better integrated with theories of distributive justice
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2009-11-18)The past decade witnessed great progress in research on health inequities. The most widely cited definition of health inequity is, arguably, the one proposed by Whitehead and Dahlgren: "Health inequalities that are avoidable, ... -
Identification of DNA methylation changes in newborns related to maternal smoking during pregnancy
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2014-10-01)Background: Maternal smoking during pregnancy is associated with significant infant morbidity and mortality, and may influence later disease risk. One mechanism by which smoking (and other environmental factors) might have ... -
Identification of gait domains and key gait variables following hip fracture
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2015-11-18)Background Restoration of gait is an important goal of rehabilitation after hip fracture. Numerous spatial and temporal gait variables have been reported in the literature, but beyond gait speed, there is little agreement ... -
Identification of host biomarkers from dried blood spots for monitoring treatment response in extrapulmonary tuberculosis
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)There is a lack of objective tools for monitoring treatment response in extrapulmonary tuberculosis (EPTB). This study aimed to explore the utility of inflammatory biomarkers from the dry blood spots (DBS) as a tool for ... -
Identifying and managing pain in people with Alzheimer’s Disease and other types of dementia: a aystematic review
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2016-06)Background and Objective: Pain in patients with Alzheimer’s disease is a complex issue; these patients suffer from the common causes of acute and chronic pain, and some also have neuropathic or nociceptive pain. Whatever ... -
Identifying determinants of care for tailoring implementation in chronic diseases: an evaluation of different methods
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2014-08-12)Background: The tailoring of implementation interventions includes the identification of the determinants of, or barriers to, healthcare practice. Different methods for identifying determinants have been used in implementation ... -
Identifying the research, advocacy, policy and implementation needs for the prevention and management of respiratory syncytial virus lower respiratory tract infection in low- and middle-income countries
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Introduction: The high burden of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection in young children disproportionately occurs in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). The PROUD (Preventing RespiratOry syncytial virUs in ... -
"If I have money, I cannot allow my baby to breastfeed only …" barriers and facilitators to scale-up of peer counselling for exclusive breastfeeding in Uganda
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020-05-15)Background Early initiation and exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months reduces infant morbidity and mortality and can positively impact on cognitive function. In Uganda, exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months is recommended ... -
‘‘If you cannot tolerate that risk, you should never become a physician’’: a qualitative study about existential experiences among physicians
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2008)Background and objectives: Physicians are exposed to matters of existential character at work, but little is known about the personal impact of such issues. Methods: To explore how physicians experience and cope with ... -
"Ikke for liten. Ikke for stor." En studie om unge postgravide kvinners erfaringer gjennom kroppslige endringer.
(Master thesis, 2018)The background for this study is that we live in a society where focus on achievement and presentation in all areas is huge, and the body stands out as a continuous symbol of success and failure in life, even in phases ... -
Ill and substance-abusing parents: how can the general practitioner help their children? A qualitative study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2016-11-08)Background: Severe illness among parents may interfere with their parenting. Children having ill or substanceabusing parents are at risk of own health problems and psychosocial difficulties. The health care system should ... -
Illness Perception and Psychological Distress in Persons with Porphyria Cutanea Tarda
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2016)Porphyria cutanea tarda (PCT) requires long-term treatment and follow-up, although many patients experience life-long remission. The aim of this cross-sectional postal survey was to describe and investigate the association ... -
Immediate effects of photobiomodulation therapy combined with a static magnetic field on the subsequent performance: a preliminary randomized crossover triple-blinded placebo-controlled trial
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)There is evidence about the effects of photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) alone and combined with a static magnetic field (PBMT-sMF) on skeletal muscle fatigue, physical performance and post-exercise recovery in different ... -
Immigrants' use of primary health care services for mental health problems
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2014-08-13)Background: Equity in health care across all social groups is a major goal in health care policy. Immigrants may experience more mental health problems than natives, but we do not know the extent to which they seek help ...