Blar i Institutt for samfunnsmedisin og sykepleie på tidsskrift "BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth"
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A much valued tool that also brings ethical dilemmas-a qualitative study of Norwegian midwives' experiences and views on the role of obstetric ultrasound
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)Background: Midwives are the main providers of routine antenatal care services including the routine ultrasound examination in Norway. The ultrasound examination can be perceived by expectant parents not only as a medical ... -
A much valued tool that also brings ethical dilemmas-a qualitative study of Norwegian midwives' experiences and views on the role of obstetric ultrasound
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)Background Midwives are the main providers of routine antenatal care services including the routine ultrasound examination in Norway. The ultrasound examination can be perceived by expectant parents not only as a medical ... -
Adult physical, sexual, and emotional abuse and postpartum depression, a population based, prospective study of 53,065 women in the norwegian mother and child cohort study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014)Background Postpartum depression (PPD) has detrimental consequences to the women, their infants and families. The aim of the present study was to assess the association between adult abuse and PPD. Methods This ... -
Anxiety and depression in pregnant women how have experienced a previous perinatal loss: A case-cohort study from Scandinavia (in press 12/20/2022)
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Background Perinatal loss can have long-lasting adverse effects on a woman’s psychosocial health, including during subsequent pregnancies. However, maternal mental health status after perinatal loss during subsequent ... -
Anxiety and depression in pregnant women who have experienced a previous perinatal loss: a case‑cohort study from Scandinavia
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Background: Perinatal loss can have long-lasting adverse effects on a woman’s psychosocial health, including during subsequent pregnancies. However, maternal mental health status after perinatal loss during subsequent ... -
Anxiety and depression in pregnant women who have experienced a previous perinatal loss: a case‑cohort study from Scandinavia
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Background: Perinatal loss can have long-lasting adverse effects on a woman’s psychosocial health, including during subsequent pregnancies. However, maternal mental health status after perinatal loss during subsequent ... -
Do parental heights influence pregnancy length?: a population-based prospective study, HUNT 2
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013-02-05)Background: The objective of this study was to examine the association of maternal and paternal height with pregnancy length, and with the risk of pre- and post-term birth. In addition we aimed to study whether cardiovascular ... -
Effectivness of Home Based Life Saving Skills training by community health workers on knowledge of danger signs, birth preparedness, complication readiness and facility delivery, among women in Rural Tanzania
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2016)Background In spite of government efforts, maternal mortality in Tanzania is currently at more than 400 per 100,000 live births. Community-based interventions that encourage safe motherhood and improved health-seeking ... -
Experiences of childbirth care among immigrant and non-immigrant women: a cross-sectional questionnaire study from a hospital in Norway
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Background Immigrant women have higher risks for poor pregnancy outcomes and unsatisfactory birth experiences than the general population. The mechanisms behind these associations remain largely unknown, but they may ... -
Factors influencing the use of reproductive health care services among married adolescent girls in Dang District, Nepal: a qualitative study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)Background Child marriage is associated with adverse reproductive health outcomes, and the practice is still alarmingly common. Together with efforts to end child marriage, it is essential to provide adequate health ... -
Identifying women with gestational diabetes based on maternal characteristics: an analysis of four Norwegian prospective studies
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Background There is still no worldwide agreement on the best diagnostic thresholds to define gestational diabetes (GDM) or the optimal approach for identifying women with GDM. Should all pregnant women perform an oral ... -
Implementing a healthy postpartum lifestyle after gestational diabetes or preeclampsia: a qualitative study of the partner’s role
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)Background Women with preeclampsia (PE) and gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) are at increased risk for later cardiovascular disease, and lifestyle measures are recommended to prevent subsequent disease. Partner support ... -
Postpartum follow-up of women with preeclampsia: facilitators and barriers — A qualitative study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Background Pregnancy causes physiological changes to the maternal organ systems that can be regarded as a cardiometabolic stress test for women. Preeclampsia, a pregnancy complication characterized by new onset of ... -
Preconception leisure-time physical activity and family history of stroke and myocardial infarction associate with preterm delivery: findings from a Norwegian cohort
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Background Preterm birth poses short and long-term health consequences for mothers and offspring including cardiovascular disease sequelae. However, studies evaluating preexisting family history of cardiovascular disease ... -
Preeclampsia, gestational diabetes and later risk of cardiovascular disease: Women's experiences and motivation for lifestyle changes explored in focus group interviews
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)Background:Preeclampsia (PE) and gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) are both associated with increasedrisk of future cardiovascular disease (CVD). Knowledge of the relationship between these pregnancycomplications and ... -
Pregnancy intendedness and the association with physical, sexual and emotional abuse - a European multi-country cross-sectional study
(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 ... -
Proactive versus standard support of labour in nulliparous women; study protocol for a randomized, controlled trial
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Background Prolonged latent phase of labour often results in a traumatic birth experience. Prolonged labour is associated with more operative deliveries, haemorrhage, fetal asphyxia and poor birth experience. Women with ... -
Safe Pregnancy intervention for intimate partner violence: a randomised controlled trial in Norway among culturally diverse pregnant women
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Background: Intimate partner violence (IPV) during pregnancy is a global health problem with adverse conse‑ quences for mothers, infants and families. We hypothesise that information about IPV and safety behaviours during ... -
Sexual violence and pregnancy-related physical symptoms
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The effect of an exercise program in pregnancy on vitamin D status among healthy, pregnant Norwegian women: a randomized controlled trial
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)Background Vitamin D insufficiency is common in pregnant women worldwide. Regular prenatal exercise is considered beneficial for maternal and fetal health. There is a knowledge gap regarding the impact of prenatal ...