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A randomised controlled study of the long-term effects of exercise training on mortality in elderly people: Study protocol for the generation 100 study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015)Introduction: Epidemiological studies suggest that exercise has a tremendous preventative effect on morbidity and premature death, but these findings need to be confirmed by randomised trials. Generation 100 is a randomised, ... -
Adiposity, physical activity and risk of diabetes mellitus: Prospective data from the population-based HUNT study, Norway
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)Background Physical activity may counteract the adverse effects of adiposity on cardiovascular mortality; however, the evidence of a similar effect on diabetes is sparse. This study examines whether physical activity may ... -
Assessing a nurse-assisted eHealth intervention posthospital discharge in adult patients with non-communicable diseases: a protocol for a feasibility study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Introduction A growing number of patients with non-communicable diseases (NCDs), such as heart failure (HF) and colorectal cancer (CRC), are prone to comorbidity, a high rate of readmissions and complex healthcare needs. ... -
Association between engagement in cultural activities and use of general practitioner consultations: 7-year follow-up of adults from the HUNT study, Norway
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Objective Assess whether engagement in a range of cultural activities, both ‘passive’ and ‘active’ (ie, receptive and creative) participation, is associated with later demand for general practitioner (GP) consultations. Design ... -
Association between Johns Hopkins Adjusted Clinical Groups risk scores and self-reported outcome measures: an observational study among individuals with complex or long-term conditions in Norway
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Objective - Investigate the association between Johns Hopkins Adjusted Clinical Groups (ACG) risk scores and low scores in self-reported outcome measures (SROMs) among individuals with complex or long-term conditions. Design ... -
Associations between primary healthcare and unplanned medical admissions in Norway: A multilevel analysis of the entire elderly population
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014)Objective: To examine if individual risk of unplanned medical admissions (UMAs) was associated with municipality general practitioner (GP) or long-term care (LTC) volume among the entire Norwegian elderly population. Design: ... -
Barriers to equitable access to quality trauma care in Rwanda: A qualitative study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Objectives: Using the ‘Four Delay’ framework, our study aimed to identify and explore barriers to accessing quality injury care from the injured patients’, caregivers’ and community leaders’ perspectives. Design: A ... -
Can socioeconomic health differences be explained by physical activity at work and during leisure time? Rationale and protocol of the active worker individual participant meta-analysis
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)People with a lower socioeconomic status have an increased risk of premature cardiovascular and all-cause mortality, compared with those with a higher socioeconomic status.1 2 To maintain a sustainable workforce, a better ... -
Causal effect of children's secondary education on parental health outcomes: findings from a natural experiment in Botswana
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Objectives A growing literature highlights the intergenerational transmission of human capital from parents to children. However, far less is known about ‘upward transmission’ from children to parents. In this study, we ... -
Change in prevalence and severity of metabolic syndrome in the Sami and non-Sami population in rural Northern Norway using a repeated cross-sectional population-based study design: the SAMINOR Study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)Objective To examine the change in both the prevalence and severity of metabolic syndrome (MetS) in the Sami and non-Sami in Northern Norway due to a lack of knowledge regarding the development of MetS in this population. Design ... -
Changing patterns of cytomegalovirus seroprevalence among pregnant women in Norway between 1995 and 2009 examined in the Norwegian Mother and Child Cohort Study and two cohorts from Sør-Trøndelag County: a cross-sectional study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013)Objectives: To examine cytomegalovirus (CMV) seroprevalence and associated risk factors for CMV seropositivity in pregnant Norwegian women. Design: Cross-sectional study. Setting: The Norwegian Mother and Child ... -
Cluster randomised trial to evaluate comprehensive approach to hypertension management in Nepal: a study protocol
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Introduction Despite having effective approaches for hypertension management including use of antihypertensive medication, monitoring of blood pressure and lifestyle modification many people with hypertension in Nepal ... -
Coeliac disease in the Trøndelag Health Study (HUNT), Norway, a population-based cohort of coeliac disease patients
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Purpose - Coeliac disease (CD) is a common disorder and affects about 1% of the population worldwide. CD in the Trøndelag Health Study (HUNT) is a population-based cohort study which was established to provide new knowledge ... -
Cohort profile: The Nordic Antireflux Surgery Cohort (NordASCo)
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)Purpose To describe a newly created all-Nordic cohort of patients with gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD), entitled the Nordic Antireflux Surgery Cohort (NordASCo), which will be used to compare participants having ... -
Community paramedicine-cost-benefit analysis and safety with paramedical emergency services in rural areas: scoping review protocol
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Introduction Community paramedicine models have been developed around the world in response to demographic changes, healthcare system needs and reforms. The traditional role of the paramedic has primarily been to provide ... -
Community paramedicine: cost-benefit analysis and safety evaluation in paramedical emergency services in rural areas - a scoping review
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Could screening participation bias symptom interpretation? An interview study on women's interpretations of and responses to cancer symptoms between mammography screening rounds
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2012)Objectives: To explore how women with negative mammography screening results, but who were later diagnosed with interval breast cancer, reacted when they observed breast symptoms that could indicate malignancy in-between ... -
Cross-sectional study of BMI, weight concern, body size perception, dieting and mental distress in adolescents: The HUNT Study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Objective We examined the associations between body mass index (BMI), weight concern, body size perception, dieting and mental distress in a population-based study of 7350 adolescents. Design Cross-sectional. Settings ... -
DE-PASS Best Evidence Statement (BESt): modifiable determinants of physical activity and sedentary behaviour in children and adolescents aged 5-19 years-a protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Introduction Physical activity among children and adolescents remains insufficient, despite the substantial efforts made by researchers and policymakers. Identifying and furthering our understanding of potential modifiable ... -
Death of a parent during childhood and blood pressure in youth: a population-based cohort study of Swedish men
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)