Browsing NTNU Open by Author "Kristjansdottir, Hildur"
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Drug use during early pregnancy: Cross-sectional analysis from the childbirth and health study in primary care in Iceland
Axelsdottir, Thury Osk; Sigurdsson, Emil Larus; Gudmundsdottir, Anna Margret; Kristjansdottir, Hildur; Sigurdsson, Johann Agust (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014)Objective. To analyse drug use in early pregnancy with special focus on socio-demographic factors associated with psychotropic and analgesic drug use. Design. Cross-sectional study. Setting and subjects. A total of 1765 ... -
Early prenatal screening in Iceland and Norway - Background and current situation
Fjose, Maria; Halle, Kristine Flo (Master thesis, 2017)Abstract In our project, the aim has been to explore early prenatal screening in Iceland and Norway. Seen from the outside, these two countries have a lot in common. They are both Nordic democratic welfare states, with ... -
Fear of Childbirth and Risk of Cesarean Delivery: A Cohort Study in Six European Countries
Ryding, Elsa Lena; Lukasse, Mirjam; Wangel, Anne-Marie; Karro, Helle; Kristjansdottir, Hildur; Schroll, Anne-Mette; Schei, Berit; Temmerman, Marleen; Steingrimsdottir, Thora; Tabor, Ann; Laanpere, Made; Van Parys, An-Sophie (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015-03)Few studies have examined mode of birth among women with fear of childbirth, and the results are conflicting. The objective of this study was to assess the association between fear of childbirth and cesarean section in ... -
History of violence and subjective health of mother and child. From The Childbirth and Health Cohort Study in Primary Care, Iceland
Tomasdottir, Margret Olafia; Kristjansdottir, Hildur; Bjørnsdottir, Amalia; Getz, Linn Okkenhaug; Steingrimsdottir, Thora; Olafsdottir, OA; Sigurdsson, Johann Agust (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016)Objective: To study the self-reported prevalence of experienced violence among a cohort of women about two years after giving birth, their health during pregnancy, pregnancy outcomes and their experience of their child’s ... -
Pregnancy intendedness and the association with physical, sexual and emotional abuse - a European multi-country cross-sectional study
Lukasse, Mirjam; Laanpere, Made; Karro, Helle; Kristjansdottir, Hildur; Schroll, Anne-Mette; Van Parys, An-Sofie; Wangel, Anne-Marie; Schei, Berit (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015)Background: Unintended pregnancies are common and when not resulting in a termination of pregnancy may lead to unintended childbirth. Unintended pregnancies are associated with increased health risks, also for women for ... -
Pregnant women's preference for cesarean section and subsequent mode of birth - a six-country cohort study
Ryding, Elsa Lena; Lukasse, Mirjam; Kristjansdottir, Hildur; Steingrimsdottir, Thora; Schei, Berit (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016)Introduction: The rate of cesarean section (CS) for non-medical reasons has risen and it is a concern for health care. Women’s preferences may vary across countries for psychosocial or obstetric reasons. Methods: A ... -
Prevalence of emotional, physical and sexual abuse among pregnant women in six European countries
Lukasse, Mirjam; Schroll, Anne-Mette; Ryding, Else Lena; Campbell, Jacquelyn; Karro, Helle; Kristjansdottir, Hildur; Laanpere, Made; Steinsgrimsdottir, Thora; Tabor, Ann; Temmerman, Marleen; Van Parys, An-Sofie; Wangel, Anne-Marie; Schei, Berit (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014)Objectives. The primary objective was to investigate the prevalence of a history of abuse among women attending routine antenatal care in six northern Euro- pean countries. Second, we explored current suffering from ... -
Smoking during pregnancy. Childbirth and Health Study in Primary Care in Iceland
Erlingsdottir, Asthildur; Sigurdsson, Emil Larus; Jonsson, Jon Steinar; Kristjansdottir, Hildur; Sigurdsson, Johann Agust (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014)Objective. To study the prevalence and possible predictors for smoking during pregnancy in Iceland. Design. A cross-sectional study. Setting. Twenty-six primary health care centres in Iceland 2009–2010. Subjects. Women ... -
Use of pregnancy ultrasound before the 19th week scan: an analytical study based on the Icelandic Childbirth and Health Cohort
Halle, Kristine Flo; Fjose, Maria; Kristjansdottir, Hildur; Björnsdottir, Amalia; Getz, Linn Okkenhaug; Tomasdottir, Margret Olafia; Sigurdsson, Johann Agust (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)Background and aim Use of ultrasound scans early in pregnancy is increasing, but we have limited knowledge about the actual prevalence, associated decision-making and impact on expectant women/couples in a general population. ...