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Prevalens av og risikofaktorer for selvrapportert hjerteinfarkt og atrieflimmer hos samer og ikke-samer i Tromsøundersøkelsen
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2019-05-03)Det er tidligere vist at urfolk ofte har dårligere helse målt mot referansepopulasjonen. En populasjonsbasert studie fra rurale samfunn med samisk befolkning har vist forskjeller i kardiovaskulære risikofaktorer for samer og ikke-samer. En andel av innbyggerne i Tromsø kommune anser seg som samiske og det ville derfor være interessant å undersøke om det finnes forskjeller i prevalens og risikofaktorer ... -
Studies of synthetic chalcone derivatives as potential inhibitors of secretory phospholipase A<sub>2</sub>, cyclooxygenases, lipoxygenase and pro-inflammatory cytokines
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2014-09-16)Arachidonic acid metabolism leads to the generation of key lipid mediators which play a fundamental role during inflammation. The inhibition of enzymes involved in arachidonic acid metabolism has been considered as a synergistic anti-inflammatory effect with enhanced spectrum of activity. A series of 1,3-diphenyl-2-propen-1-one derivatives were investigated for anti-inflammatory related activities ... -
“Ungen kom med denne lille intervensjonen – en amniotomi i rette tida, på riktig måte, på rett sted”. En kvalitativ intervjustudie om jordmødres holdning til og erfaringer med amniotomi under fødsel
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2022-03-16)Hensikt: Innsikt i jordmødres erfaringer og praktisering av amniotomi under fødsel, samt deres holdning til tiltaket. Problemstilling: Jordmødres holdning til og erfaring med bruk av amniotomi under fødsel. Metode: Kvalitativt design. Semistrukturerte individuelle intervju av syv jordmødre. Datamateriale ble analysert med systematisk tekstkondensering (STC) inspirert av Malterud. Resultater: Den ... -
Utvikling av skriftlig legemiddelinformasjon til pasienter med epilepsi
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2015-05-15)Medikamentell behandling av epilepsi er oftest både livsviktig og livslang, derfor er god etterlevelse av behandlingen viktig for god sykdomskontroll. På bakgrunn av dette kan man dermed anta at dårlig etterlevelse er en vanlig årsak til anfallsgjennombrudd ved epilepsi, som igjen kan ha sammenheng med informasjonen pasienter får om sine legemidler Den overordnede hensikten med studien var å utvikle ... -
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors during pregnancy and risk of persistent pulmonary hypertension in the newborn: population based cohort study from the five Nordic countries
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2012-01-12)Objective To assess whether maternal use of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) increases the risk of persistent pulmonary hypertension in the newborn, and whether such an effect might differ between specific SSRIs.<p> <p>Design Population based cohort study using data from the national health registers.<p> <p>Setting Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden, 1996-2007.<p> ... -
Diagnostic Value of JC Polyomavirus Viruria, Viremia, Serostatus and microRNA Expression in Multiple Sclerosis Patients Undergoing Immunosuppressive Treatment
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2022-01-11)Markers of JC polyomavirus (JCPyV) activity can be used to evaluate the risk of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) in treated multiple sclerosis (MS) patients. The presence of JCPyV DNA and microRNA (miR-J1-5p), the anti-JCV index and the sequence of the non-coding control region (NCCR) in urine and plasma were determined in 42 MS subjects before treatment (T0), 6 months (T6) and ... -
vCOMBAT: a novel tool to create and visualize a computational model of bacterial antibiotic target-binding
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2022-01-06)Background: As antibiotic resistance creates a signifcant global health threat, we need not only to accelerate the development of novel antibiotics but also to develop better treatment strategies using existing drugs to improve their efcacy and prevent the selection of further resistance. We require new tools to rationally design dosing regimens from data collected in early phases of antibiotic ... -
Impact of introducing capacity-based mental health legislation on the use of community treatment orders in Norway: case registry study
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2022-01-07)Background<p> <p>In 2017, a capacity-based criterion was added to the Norwegian Mental Health Act, stating that those with capacity to consent to treatment cannot be subjected to involuntary care unless there is risk to themselves or others. This was expected to reduce incidence and prevalence rates, and the duration of episodes of involuntary care, in particular regarding community treatment orders ... -
Lipidomics of marine microalgae with industrial potential
(Mastergradsoppgave; Master thesis, 2021-05-11)Two species diatoms, Porosira glacialis and Coscinodicus radiatus were cultivated under red-, white- or blue light. The biomass from cultivation was extracted for lipids which were subsequently analyzed using UHPLC-MS and the software lipidsearch. The aim was to investigate omega-3 long chain fatty acid content differences in the different cultivations. Findings suggest that blue light cultivation ... -
Effects of self-instructed stimulus-affect plans on indirectly measured and self-reported evaluative responses
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2022-01-06)Repeatedly experiencing a specific stimulus-affect contingency influences subsequent evaluative responses towards the respective stimulus (e.g., evaluative conditioning). In the present research, we provide further evidence that verbally processed stimulus-affect contingencies in the form of if-then plans have comparable evaluative consequences. We present three studies (N = 323) in which participants ... -
Plasma alkylresorcinols, biomarkers of whole-grain wheat and rye intake, and incidence of colorectal cancer
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2013-12-07)Background<p> <p>Few studies have investigated the association between whole-grain intake and colorectal cancer. Because whole-grain intake estimation might be prone to measurement errors, more objective measures (eg, biomarkers) could assist in investigating such associations.<p> <p>Methods <p>The association between alkylresorcinols, biomarkers of whole-grain rye and wheat intake, and colorectal ... -
Confronting challenges of contingency: using a web-based patient record for ulcer care
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2013-08-20)In the Norwegian authorities' "Coordination Reform" , insufficient coordination is considered the main reason that people with chronic diseases lose out in health care. Thus, the purpose of the web-based ulcer record at the University Hospital of North Norway is to optimise treatment and care for ulcer patients by facilitating interaction. This paper reports from a formative study of experiences, ... -
Adiposity, hormone replacement therapy use and breast cancer risk by age and hormone receptor status: a large prospective cohort study
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2012-05-14)Introduction: Associations of hormone-receptor positive breast cancer with excess adiposity are reasonably well characterized; however, uncertainty remains regarding the association of body mass index (BMI) with hormonereceptor negative malignancies, and possible interactions by hormone replacement therapy (HRT) use. Methods: Within the European EPIC cohort, Cox proportional hazards models were used ... -
The effects of experiencing stereotype threat and internal attribution of failure among women’s intentions to drop out from university
(Mastergradsoppgave; Master thesis, 2021-05-10)The aim of the present study was to investigate why women drop out from university, with specific focus on female students from science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). We developed three hypotheses based on stereotype threat theory (Steele & Aronson, 1995) and attribution theory (Heider, 1958). The hypotheses were as following: H1) The experience of stereotype threat is related to ... -
Psykisk helsetilstand og deltakelse i dagliglivet hos mennesker med psykisk utviklingshemming
(Mastergradsoppgave; Master thesis, 2017-05-09)Bakgrunn og hensikt: I dagens Norge er det en rådende tanke om at mennesker med psykisk utviklingshemming skal integreres i samfunnet og at de skal ha samme muligheter som andre til å ha meningsfulle aktiviteter i hverdagen. Dette gjelder både aktiviteter på dagtid, sosiale aktiviteter og at de har mulighet til å delta i aktiviteter i sitt eget hjem. Psykisk helsetilstand hos mennesker med psykisk ... -
Comorbidity, Use of Common Medications, and Risk of Early Death in Patients with Localized or Locally Advanced Prostate Cancer
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2011-06-09)In this paper, we analyze predictive factors for early death from comorbidity (defined as death within 3 years from diagnosis and unrelated to prostate cancer) in patients with localized or locally advanced prostate cancer. Such information may guide individually tailored treatment or observation strategies, and help to avoid overtreatment. We retrospectively analyzed baseline parameters including ... -
Socioeconomic characteristics and health outcomes in Sami speaking municipalities and a control group in northern Norway
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2012-08-20)Objectives. The Sami people constitute an ethnic minority in northern Norway. The objectives of this study were to compare municipalities with a majority of Sami in the population and a control group with regard to socioeconomic factors and health outcome.<p> <p>Methods. Original data from Statistics Norway and Directorate of health on socioeconomic factors (education, unemployment, disability, ... -
Sami-speaking municipalities and a control group's access to somatic specialist health care (SHC): a retrospective study on general practitioners' referrals
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2012-03-18)Objectives: The Sami people constitute the indigenous people in northern Norway. The objective of this study was to clarify whether they have a similar supply of somatic specialist health care (SHC) as others.<p> <p>Methods: The referrals from general practitioners (GPs) in the primary health care (PHC) in the administration area of the Sami language law (8 municipalities) were matched with a ... -
Mammographic screening in Sami speaking municipalities and a control group. Are early outcome measures influenced by ethnicity?
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2012-04-16)Objectives. Female citizens of Sami (the indigenous people of Norway) municipalities in northern Norway have a low risk of breast cancer. The objective of this study was to describe the attendance rate and outcome of the Norwegian Breast Cancer Screening Program (NBCSP) in the Sami-speaking municipalities and a control group.<p> <p>Study design. A retrospective registry-based study.<p> <p>Methods. ... -
Meanings of knowledge and Identity in public health nursing in a time of transition : interpretations of public health nurses' narratives.
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2015-02-24)Background: A changing healthcare system affects the professional identity of nursing groups. Public health nursing has experienced challenges in balancing the paternalistic expert ideology and the empowerment participation ideology. A strong professional identity can legitimate nursing, and possibly influence the quality of nursing work. Narrations from practice can illuminate the nurses’ ...
