School of Health Sciences: Recent submissions
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Likeverdighet, fordommer og inkludering: Interkulturell kompetanse i en pedagogisk sammenheng
(Chapter, 2020)Norge har blitt et flerkulturelt samfunn. Det økende kulturelle mangfoldet preger både yrkeslivet og utdanningssystemet. I dag har læreren ansvar både for å se elevene i et helhetlig perspektiv og å bidra til deres ... -
A school-based physical activity intervention on psychosocial health outcomes among 11- and 12-year-olds – HOPP-project
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)The purpose was to investigate the effect of a school-based physical activity (PA)-intervention among 11- and 12-year-olds (6th- and 7th graders) across 4 years. Seven primary schools in Horten municipality in Norway ... -
The relative age effect shifts students’ choice of educational track even within a school system promoting equal opportunities
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)In most education systems, the age of a given cohort of students spans up to 12 months, which creates a within-class age difference, or relative age effect, that tends to disadvantage younger students. Because birth month ... -
Pelvic Floor Disorders and Pelvic Floor Muscle Exercise: A Survey on Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice among Pregnant Women in Northwest Ethiopia
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)The purpose of the study was to investigate 1: overall knowledge of pelvic organ prolapse (POP) and urinary incontinence (UI) as well as knowledge, attitudes, and practice of pelvic floor muscle exercise (PFME); and 2: the ... -
Hematology reference intervals in 6-12-year-old children: the health-oriented pedagogical project (HOPP)
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Reference intervals are essential for correct interpretation of laboratory test results, supporting clinicians in distinguishing between healthy and sick individuals. The present study aims to establish pediatric reference ... -
Exploring the role of social media literacy in adolescents' experiences with personalization: A Norwegian qualitative study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Social media platforms rely on algorithms to filter and select content, thereby personalizing every individual's social media experience. Many use social media without awareness of this personalization and its impact, ... -
Epistemic Justification in Multiple Document Literacy: A Refutation Text Intervention
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)This study investigated the effects of a refutation text intervention on Norwegian teacher education students’ (n = 150) beliefs about justification for knowing and their subsequent performance on a multiple document ... -
Unpacking pre-service teachers’ beliefs and reasoning about student ability, sources of teaching knowledge, and teacher-efficacy: A scenario-based approach
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)The beliefs teachers hold may provide information about their more or less evidence-informed reasoning about educational issues. However, gaining a clear picture of teachers’ beliefs has proven difficult. A promising line ... -
Food Habits and Forms of Food Insecurity among International University Students in Oslo: A Qualitative Study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)A growing number of studies indicate that university students and especially international students are prone to experiencing food insecurity (FI). Still, few studies have investigated forms of FI among international ... -
Global investments in pandemic preparedness and COVID-19: development assistance and domestic spending on health between 1990 and 2026
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Background The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted gaps in health surveillance systems, disease prevention, and treatment globally. Among the many factors that might have led to these gaps is the issue of the financing of ... -
Mapping age- and sex-specific HIV prevalence in adults in sub-Saharan Africa, 2000-2018
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Background Human immunodeficiency virus and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) is still among the leading causes of disease burden and mortality in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), and the world is not on track to ... -
The burden of mental disorders, substance use disorders and self-harm among young people in Europe, 1990–2019: Findings from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Summary Background Mental health is a public health issue for European young people, with great heterogeneity in resource allocation. Representative population-based studies are needed. The Global Burden of Disease (GBD) ... -
Pilot-RCT Finds No Evidence for Modulation of Neuronal Networks of Auditory Hallucinations by Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) is used as treatment for auditory verbal hallucinations (AVH). The theory behind the treatment is that tDCS increases activity in prefrontal cognitive control areas, which are ... -
Increase in peak oxygen uptake and Andersen test performance in children from age six to ten: The Health Oriented Pedagogical Project (HOPP)
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)The increased prevalence of non-communicable disease risk factors among children because of lack of physical activity is concerning. The Health Oriented Pedagogical Project was set up to combine learning activities and ... -
Acupuncture for managing cancer-related fatigue in breast cancer patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Breast cancer (BC) is the most common cancer in women and is a serious threat to women’s health. Cancer-related fatigue (CRF) is a distressing symptom in BC patients during and after chemotherapy or radiation therapy ... -
Training and Coaching of Female vs. Male Endurance Athletes on their Road to Gold. Perceptions among Successful Elite Athlete Coaches
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)This scientific short report investigated how successful male coaches perceive gender differences in training characteristics and coaching practice among medal-winning endurance athletes. Ten male Norwegian coaches with ... -
Proteomic Profiling of Saliva and Tears in Radiated Head and Neck Cancer Patients as Compared to Primary Sjögren’s Syndrome Patients
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Patients with head and neck cancer (HNC) and patients with primary Sjögren’s syndrome (pSS) may exhibit similar symptoms of dry mouth and dry eyes, as a result of radiotherapy (RT) or a consequence of disease progression. ... -
The Burden of Next-of-Kin Carers of Dementia Sufferers in the Home Environment
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)The role and responsibilities of next-of-kin carers are significant, filling several years of their lives and causing them to experience a burden of care. This study was conducted to investigate the burden of next-of-kin ... -
Younger Women with Lipedema, Their Experiences with Healthcare Providers, and the Importance of Social Support and Belonging: A Qualitative Study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Lipedema is a chronic adipose tissue disorder affecting approximately 11% of women worldwide. The illness is often misdiagnosed as obesity, and because of this, women often struggle in meetings with healthcare providers. ... -
A Longitudinal Mixed Methods Study of Norwegian Preservice Teachers’ Beliefs About Sources of Teaching Knowledge and Motivation to Learn From Theory and Practice
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)We set out to investigate preservice teachers’ beliefs about sources of teaching knowledge and their motivation to learn from practice and theory in teacher education in a longitudinal study (n = 96, at the beginning of ...