Helse-relatert livskvalitet, smerter og fysisk aktivitet blant ungdom

2014

Masteroppgave folkehelsevitenskap- Universitetet i Agder, 2014 Background: Research into health-related quality of life (HRQOL) can provide information about factors that influence health. Pain can affect adolescents HRQOL and is a major challenge for public health. Physical activity has positive effects on HRQOL, however many studies show that adolescents are in too little physical activity. Aim: The aim was to gain more knowledge about pain, physical activity and HRQOL in adolescents. Furthermore, to study associations between pain and HRQOL and between physical activity and HRQOL. Method: The study was conducted as a cross-sectional study based on a purposive sample of students in the fi…