Browsing NTNU Open by Author "Jørgensen, Stig Halvard"
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Addressing the Health Problems of Street Children: The Case of Street Children in Kumasi Metropolitan Area, Ghana
Amoah, Padmore Adusei (Master thesis, 2013)This study sought to explore the self reported health problems of street children in Kumasi, Ghana. Focus is given to how these health problems were addressed through the children’s own efforts and contribution of relevant ... -
An assessment of the impact of climate variability on malaria in Uganda: A study from Mount Elgon region of Bududa district
Aboda, Caroline (Master thesis, 2012)The thesis involved an assessment of the impact of climate variability on malaria epidemic around Mount Elgon of Bududa district, Uganda. The specific objectives were to investigate certain impacts of climate variability ... -
Fritt skolevalg - er det egentlig fritt for alle? En casestudie av elevers valg av videregående skole ved fritt skolevalg i Stavanger
Erstad, Kamilla (Master thesis, 2019)Utdanningssystemet er blitt dratt mer i retning av et markedsstyrt samfunn. Fritt skolevalg er en inntaksordning som kom med markedsrettingen hvor intensjonen er basert på større valgfrihet og rettferdighet. Når man ser ... -
Kommunale treffsteder for mennesker med psykiske utfordringer : et aktivitetsfremmende landskap som kan gi rom for bedre helserelatert livskvalitet?
Steiro, Kathrine Jakobsen (Master thesis, 2016)Hensikten med denne studien er å få kunnskap, innsikt og en dypere forståelse for hvordan kommunale treffsted (lavterskel dagtilbud) for voksne mennesker med psykiske utfordringer eventuelt fremmer helserelatert livskvalitet. ... -
Nature-based experiences' influence on tourists' self-awareness of environmental impact: A case study of Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania
Føyn, Halvor Carstensen (Master thesis, 2019)The remaining protected ecosystems in the world are under great pressure from human exploitation. At the same time, nature-based tourism is the fastest growing segment of the tourism industry. In this way, nature-based ... -
Oil City? The Role of Sekondi –Takoradi in Ghana’s Emerging Oil Industry
Quayson, Francisca Amonua (Master thesis, 2012)Ghana’s recent oil discovery in 2007 has brought with it anticipation for economic growth. Subsequently, there have been policies that seek to guide various aspects of the industry. This study explores the socio-economic ... -
Risk judgement, Risk taking behaviour and Road Traffic Accidents in Tanzania: Geographical Analysis
Komba, Deus Damian (Doctoral thesis at NTNU;2016:236, Doctoral thesis, 2016)Urban road traffic and driving culture in Tanzania is partly characterised by low level of safety behaviour. The present study has investigated road users’; 1) underlying pattern and tendencies of their risk perception, ... -
The problems in public bus transportation system : assessment by passengers and transport authority in Dhaka
Sen, Moumita (Master thesis, 2016)The study aimed to investigate existing problems in bus system in Dhaka City from passengers‘ perspective and also from transport authorities‘ point of view. The objectives were chosen because bus service is the principal ... -
The role of social cognition in perceived thresholds for transport mode change
Nordfjærn, Trond; Lind, Hans Brende; Simsekoglu, Ozlem; Jørgensen, Stig Halvard; Lund, Ingunn Olea; Rundmo, Torbjørn (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)This article is based on a study that investigated social cognitive psychological factors associated with economic thresholds related to using public or other sustainable transport modes. A survey was conducted using a ... -
Use of skilled birth attendants in Nepal : a study of influencing factors, structural barriers and government strategies and interventions
Holst, Christine (Master thesis, 2014)Most maternal deaths in South-Asia are due to haemorrhage and hypertension. These causes are considered avoidable. Having a skilled birth attendant (SBA) assisting the delivery is most likely a key to reducing morbidity ...