Blar i Department of Clinical Dentistry på forfatter "Åstrøm, Anne Nordrehaug"
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HIV/AIDS-related attitudes and oral impacts on daily performances: a cross-sectional study of Sudanese adult dental patients
Nasir, Elwalid Fadul; Marthinussen, Mihaela C.; Åstrøm, Anne Nordrehaug (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2013-08-26)Background Few studies have investigated the relationships between HIV-related knowledge, fear of contagion in dental environments and Oral Impacts on Daily Performance (OIDP) among dental patients. Our objectives were to ... -
Impact of chronic periodontitis on levels of glucoregulatory biomarkers in gingival crevicular fluid of adults with and without type 2 diabetes
Mohamed, Hasaan Gassim; Idris, Shaza Bushra; Mustafa, Manal; Ahmed, Mutaz F.; Åstrøm, Anne Nordrehaug; Mustafa, Kamal Babikeir Eln; Ibrahim, Salah Osman (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2015-05-20)The relationship between diabetes and periodontal disease is bidirectional, but information about the effect of chronic periodontitis on the levels of the glucoregulatory biomarkers locally in gingival crevicular fluid ... -
Inequality in oral health related to early and later life social conditions: A study of elderly in Norway and Sweden
Gülcan, Ferda; Ekbäck, Gunnar; Ordell, Sven; Lie, Stein Atle; Åstrøm, Anne Nordrehaug (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2015-02-10)Background A life course perspective recognizes influences of socially patterned exposures on oral health across the life span. This study assessed the influence of early and later life social conditions on tooth loss and ... -
Influence of oral mucosal lesions and oral symptoms on oral health related quality of life in dermatological patients: a cross sectional study in Sudan
Suliman, Nada M.; Johannessen, Anne Christine; Ali, Raouf Wahab; Salman, Hussein; Åstrøm, Anne Nordrehaug (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2012-07-08)Background: There are only few studies considering the impact of oral mucosal lesions (OML) on the oral quality of life of patients with different dermatological conditions. This study aimed to assess the relationship ... -
Influence of type 2 diabetes on local production of inflammatory molecules in adults with and without chronic periodontitis: A cross-sectional study
Mohamed, Hasaan Gassim; Idris, Shaza Bushra; Ahmed, Mutaz F.; Åstrøm, Anne Nordrehaug; Mustafa, Kamal Babikeir Eln; Ibrahim, Salah Osman; Mustafa, Manal (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2015-07-27)Background Pathological changes in periodontal tissues are mediated by the interaction between microorganisms and the host immune-inflammatory response. Hyperglycemia may interfere with this process. The aim of this study ... -
Influence of type 2 diabetes on prevalence of key periodontal pathogens, salivary matrix metalloproteinases and bone remodeling markers in adults with and without chronic periodontitis
Mohamed, Hasaan Gassim; Idris, Shaza Bushra Mohamed; Mustafa Sharafeldin, Manal Ibrahim; Ahmed, Mutaz Faisal; Åstrøm, Anne Nordrehaug; Mustafa, Kamal Babikeir Eln; Ibrahim, Salah Osman (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2016)This study compared the influence of type 2 diabetes on the occurrence of six periodontal pathogens in plaque samples of patients with and without chronic periodontitis. Levels of salivary MMP-8, MMP-9, RANKL, and OPG were ... -
Influences of behaviour and attitude on education related inequality in tooth loss: findings from Norway and Sweden over 5 years of follow-up
Åstrøm, Anne Nordrehaug; Lie, Stein Atle; Özkaya, Ferda (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Objectives Following community dwelling cohorts in Norway and Sweden from 65 to 70 years, this study aimed to answer the following questions; Is there cross country variation in educational inequality in tooth loss between ... -
Knowledge about nanotechnology and intention to use nanomaterials: a comparative study among dental students in Norway and Romania
Xenaki, Victoria; Marthinussen, Mihaela Cudia; Costea, Daniela Elena; Didilescu, Andrea; Susin, Cristiano; Cimpan, Mihaela Roxana; Åstrøm, Anne Nordrehaug (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Background: The introduction of innovative nanotechnologies in medicine and dentistry may initiate a need for curriculum revision at the universities. The aim of this study was to assess dental students’ knowledge and ... -
Male partner antenatal attendance and HIV testing in eastern Uganda: a randomized facility-based intervention trial
Byamugisha, Robert; Åstrøm, Anne Nordrehaug; Ndeezi, Grace; Karamagi, Charles A. S.; Tylleskär, Thorkild; Tumwine, James K. (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2011-09-13)Background: The objective of the study was to evaluate the effect of a written invitation letter to the spouses of new antenatal clinic attendees on attendance by couples and on male partner acceptance of HIV testing at ... -
Non-financial barriers in oral health care: a qualitative study of patients receiving opioid maintenance treatment and professionals’ experiences
Carlsen, Siv-Elin Leirvåg; Isaksen, Katja; Fadnes, Lars Thore; Lygren, Ole Jørgen Scheie; Åstrøm, Anne Nordrehaug (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Background People with substance use disorders often have poor oral health, which can negatively impact their quality of life. Since 2005, patients receiving opioid maintenance treatment (OMT) in Norway have been eligible ... -
Oral diseases and oral Health related behaviors in adolescents living in Maasai population areas in Tanzania: a cross sectional study
Simangwa, Lutango; Åstrøm, Anne Nordrehaug; Johansson, Anders; Minja, Irene K.; Johansson, Ann Katrin (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)Background: Oral diseases, such as dental caries, tooth wear, dental erosion and periodontal diseases are major health problems in many societies. The study aim was to explore the association between oral health related ... -
Oral diseases and socio-demographic factors in adolescents living in Maasai population areas of Tanzania: a cross-sectional study
Simangwa, Lutango; Åstrøm, Anne Nordrehaug; Johansson, Anders; Minja, Irene K.; Johansson, Ann-Katrin Gerd (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2018-12-04)Background: Oral diseases may cause serious health problems, especially in socially disadvantaged populations and in low-income countries. In populations living in the rural areas of Tanzania there is paucity of reports ... -
Oral health in children and adolescents with juvenile idiopathic arthritis - a systematic review and meta-analysis
Skeie, Marit Slåttelid; Gil, Elisabeth Grut; Cetrelli, Lena Elisabet; Rosén, Annika; Fischer, Johannes Maria; Åstrøm, Anne Nordrehaug; Luukko, Keijo; Shi, Xie-Qi; Feuerherm, Astrid Jullumstrø; Sen, Abhijit; Frid, Paula; Rygg, Marite; Bletsa, Athanasia (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)Background: Observational studies examining the association between oral health and juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) among children and adolescents have reported inconsistent findings. The aims of this systematic review ... -
Oral health related quality of life and reasons for non-dental attendance among patients with substance use disorders in withdrawal rehabilitation
Åstrøm, Anne Nordrehaug; Virtanen, Jorma; Özkaya, Ferda; Fadnes, Lars Thore (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)No study has assessed the socio-behavioral distribution of oral health related quality of life (OHRQoL) among patients with substance use disorders receiving medically assisted rehabilitation therapy (MAR) in Norway. ... -
Oral impacts on daily performances and its socio-demographic and clinical distribution: a cross-sectional study of adolescents living in Maasai population areas, Tanzania
Simangwa, Lutango; Johansson, Ann-Katrin Gerd; Johansson, Anders Arne; Minja, Irene K.; Åstrøm, Anne Nordrehaug (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)Background In a global perspective, oral health among adolescents has improved during recent decades. However, oral problems still persist especially in many underprivileged societies. This study aimed to estimate the ... -
Oral mucosal lesions in skin diseased patients attending a dermatologic clinic: a cross-sectional study in Sudan
Suliman, Nada M.; Åstrøm, Anne Nordrehaug; Ali, Raouf Wahab; Salman, Hussein; Johannessen, Anne Christine (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2011-09-19)Background: So far there have been no studies focusing on the prevalence of a wide spectrum of oral mucosal lesions (OML) in patients with dermatologic diseases. This is noteworthy as skin lesions are strongly associated ... -
Predicting intention to treat HIV-infected patients among Tanzanian and Sudanese medical and dental students using the theory of planned behaviour - a cross sectional study
Åstrøm, Anne Nordrehaug; Nasir, Elwalid Fadul (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2009-11-20)Background: The HIV epidemic poses significant challenges to the low income countries in sub Saharan Africa (SSA), affecting the attrition rate among health care workers, their level of motivation, and absenteeism from ... -
Prevalence and correlates of self-reported state of teeth among schoolchildren in Kerala, India
David, Jamil; Åstrøm, Anne Nordrehaug; Wang, Nina J. (Journal article, 2006-07-03)Background: Oral health status in India is traditionally evaluated using clinical indices. There is growing interest to know how subjective measures relate to outcomes of oral health. The aims of the study were to assess ... -
Prevalence and socio-behavioral influence of early childhood caries, ECC, and feeding habits among 6 – 36 months old children in Uganda and Tanzania
Masumo, Ray; Bårdsen, Asgeir; Mashoto, Kijakazi Obed; Åstrøm, Anne Nordrehaug (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2012-07-26)Background Early childhood caries (ECC) is a serious problem that has remained unexplored in sub-Saharan Africa. This study aimed to identify possible socio-behavioral correlates of ECC focusing 6–36 months old children ... -
Prevalence of temporomandibular disorder pain in Chinese adolescents compared to an age-matched Swedish population
Hongxing, Li; Åstrøm, Anne Nordrehaug; List, Thomas; Nilsson, Ing Marie; Johansson, Anders (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2015)This study aimed to (i) assess the prevalence and perceived need for treatment of TMD pain, and its association with socio-economic factors and gender, in adolescents in Xi᾽an, Shaanxi Province, China, and (ii) compare the ...