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Helseatferd og levevaner knyttet til sosioøkonomisk status : en studie av to ulike yrkesgruppers helseatferd og levevaner knyttet til kosthold og fys…
2014
Masteroppgave folkehelsevitenskap- Universitetet i Agder; 2014 In Norway socioeconomic status and health are strongly related. This is in Norway known as “The challenge of the Gradient” and indicates that people ranked higher related to occupation, education and income, is less likely to be exposed to mortality, disease, self-reported health problems and consequences of disease. This paper reveals and creates an understanding of health related behavior and habits associated with physical activity and diet among two professions with different educational background. Results are compared and comparative interpreted. This research is based on a qualitatively descriptive and inductive research …
Foreldrenes tanker og erfaringer knyttet til barnets stillesittende atferd med fokus på skjermbruk.
2015
Masteroppgave folkehelsevitenskap- Universitetet i Agder, 2015 Background: Sedentary behaviour constitutes an independent risk factor for poor health among children. There is a growing concern about obesity as a result of sedentary and screen time. The aim of this study is to achieve a deeper insight into parent`s experiences related to how they perceive their children´s sedentary behaviour. It is desired to get a greater understanding of how it may be possible to provide solutions of reducing and breaking up sedentary behaviour. This study will also examine if increased screen time provides increased body mass index. Method: Semi – structured interviews were performed with 10 parents whose…
Erfaringer fra deltakere på gruppebasert lærings- og mestringskurs om diabetes 2. En kvalitativ metasyntese.
2015
Masteroppgave folkehelsevitenskap- Universitetet i Agder, 2015 Background: Patient education in the communities is often highlighted as a good way to secure early intervention against disease development, provide a better way to deal with disease and disability, and to ensure that patients are given the correct tools to ensure a good quality of life. One of the most common chronic diseases is type 2 diabetes, and it`s growing. Aim: The purpose of this study is to investigate, critically assess and synthetize qualitative research-articles related to type 2 diabetes patient experiences with group-based education. Resarch-question: What are the experiences of participants with type 2 diabetes …
Foreldrenes erfaringer og refleksjoner omkring tenåringers stillesittende atferd i forhold til skjermbruk og skjermtid
2015
Masteroppgave folkehelsevitenskap- Universitetet i Agder, 2015 Todays’ society is screenbased, and as a consequence adolescents are more sedentary than physically active. Possible consequences may be an increased risk for overweight or obesity, which may lead to non communicable diseases later in life. Purpose and study question To gain a deeper understanding of adolescents’ sedentary behavior through parents’ experiences and reflections, and if a high screen time is associated with higher bodyweight. Method and sample This project consists of a qualitative method where semi-structured in-depth interviews has been used on a sample of 13 parents to 12-16 years old adolescents. A thematic ana…
Idrettens bidrag til folkehelsen : hva er bakgrunn og formålet med Idrett Bergen sør sin samhandlingsmodell og hvordan gjennomføres den? Hva er effek…
2014
Masteroppgave folkehelsevitenskap- Universitetet i Agder, 2014 Background: The coordination reform stats that to meet the future challenges in health, there needs to be made coordinated health care. There has been made a pilot model on how a volunteering organisation and the municipality can interact. Purpose: The aim of this study was to examine the background and purpose of Idrett Bergen sør interaction model, and how it was implemented. To investigate the transfer value of the interaction model, the study measured the effect on health-related quality by participation in «Evig aktiv». Method: Data collection using qualitative- and quantitative research method. It was conducted informal re…
Correlates of regular soft drink consumption and its relation to weight status of children in eight European countries : the energy-project
2014
Masteroppgave folkehelsevitenskap- Universitetet i Agder, 2014 The purpose of this master thesis is to assess the potential direct association between the assessed correlates and weight status, to assess the consumption of soft drinks as a mediator of these relationships, of children across Europe and differences between European countries. The second research question is to assess potential socio-demographic differences and inequalities between countries, in the determinants and the relationship described above. Data from the ENERGY project was used. Descriptive analysis and one-way ANOVA were performed to calculate proportions classified as normal weight and overweigh, according to gender…
Exploring the relationship between Physical Activity, Life Goals and Health Related Quality of Life among High School Students:a School Based Survey.
2015
Masteroppgave folkehelsevitenskap- Universitetet i Agder, 2015 Background. Intending to increase participation in physical education (PE), two models are developed: “motion enjoyment” and “sport enjoyment”. The former focuses on health effects by being physically active and promoting good experiences in PE, while the latter emphasises athletic sport, activity skills, techniques and improvements of physical performance. The aim of the present study is to explore differences between the students selecting “motion enjoyment” and “sport enjoyment”. Additionally, it sets out to examine if life goals and selfreported physical activity are associated with Health Related Quality of Life (HRQOL). Me…
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…
Opplevelse av vektreduksjon gjennom livsstilsendring : en kvalitativ studie om opplevd effekt av vektreduksjon gjennom livsstilsendring i spesialisth…
2014
Masteroppgave folkehelsevitenskap- Universitetet i Agder, 2014 Background: Non-communicable chronicle diseases are a significant challenge as well as an important health policy priority for improving public health. Aims: The aim of this study was to illustrate the perceived impact of lifestyle change through a year of lifestyle course. The goal was to look at the factors that can lead to successful lifestyle change. Method: A qualitative study with eight participants, five women, at the age of 20- 53. The analysis was conducted with systematic text condensation. Results: The participants who had succeeded their lifestyle change described a security, a close circle of family and friends who …
Utvikling av motorisk kompetanse fra 1. til 10.klasse hos en gruppe barn og unge. : har foreldrenes utdanning noe å si for barnas motoriske kompetans…
2014
Masteroppgave idrettsvitenskap -Universitetet i Agder 2014 Background: Previous research indicates that there is a correlation between parents’ socioeconomic status and their children’s’ motor competence and physical activity. Furthermore, it is claimed that good motor competence correlate with children’s’ social, cognitive and physical development. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the development of motor competence in children from 1th to 10th grade, and if it correlated with parents’ educational level. Method: Participants were 55 students (5-16 years). Their motor competence was measured by the Körperkoordinationstest für Kinder, while physical activity levels and p…