Search results for "Community Medicine"
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"Alle skal med!" : en fenomenologisk hermeneutisk tilnærming til Pedalpigane
2014
Masteroppgave folkehelsevitenskap- Universitetet i Agder, 2014 Project Background My own observations of Pedalpigane and the fact that they recruit an unprecedented number of women to cycling drew my attention to examine what characterizes this particular club. Not only do they recruit and encourage women to physical activity and making them stayers: most of the members participate in highly challenging races like the Color Line Setesdal Tour. How do they do that? Main Question The fact that Pedalpigane has succeeded establishing a women’s cycle club in a male dominated environment, along with the point that from a public health perspective they represent, in my opinion, an essential activi…
Validering av IPAQ kortversjon på gravide : hvordan er sammenhengen mellom selvrapportert fysisk aktivitetsnivå ved hjelp av IPAQ kortversjon og obje…
2014
Masteroppgave folkehelsevitenskap- Universitetet i Agder, 2014 Background: Physical activity promotes good health and involves a number of positive benefits through pregnancy. With this in mind it is therefore important to have good measuring methods of physical activity in order to facilitate a health promoting lifestyle in pregnant women. Objective: The main aim of this study was to validate IPAQ short version in order to examine whether this questionnaire is a valid method to use when the goal is register pregnant women’s physical activity level. This study is a validation study and is a part of the study “Fit For Delivery” (FFD), a randomized controlled intervention study, which investi…
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…