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Crossfit i et folkehelseperspektiv : effekt av crossfit på fysisk form, kroppssammensetning, selvvurdert helse og motivasjon blant inaktive voksne.
2014
Masteroppgave folkehelsevitenskap- Universitetet i Agder, 2014 Introduction: Inactivity is a major public health challenge in today's society and it is important to find strategies on prevention. In Norway only 20% of the adult population meets the daily recommendations of 30 minutes of physical activity. Objective: The purpose of this study is to investigate whether CrossFit can contribute to changes in physical fitness and body composition in physically inactive men and women between 20 and 40 years. Furthermore, this study aims to see to what extent CrossFit can contribute to a better self-perception of own health in physically inactive, and whether this form of exercise is feasible and …
Moderators of self-reported screen time and breaks in screen time among 10-12 years old European children
2014
Masteroppgave folkehelsevitenskap- Universitetet i Agder, 2014 Introduction: To date it is unknown whether there are moderating variables for the associations between children’s self-reported screen time and breaks in screen time and objectively measured sedentary time and breaks in sedentary time. The aim of the present study was to examine whether the associations between self-reported screen time and breaks in screen time and accelerometer assessed sedentary time and breaks in sedentary time were moderated by gender, ethnicity, children’s moderate-to vigorous physical activity (MVPA), parents’ educational level, parents’ screen time and breaks in screen time and parents physical activity…
"En ny hverdag" : mødres opplevelse av hverdagen med et prematurt barn, og støtten ved en forsterket helsestasjon
2014
Masteroppgave folkehelsevitenskap- Universitetet i Agder, 2014 Purpose: The purpose of this study was to explore how a child health centre, with expertise in premature infants, can improve how mothers manage their daily life with a preterm child. Background: Premature infants has a higher risk for several health issues, which can be challenging for the parents. The transition between hospital and home is crucial, as the parents have to handle the full responsibility for their child, for the first time. In this period, the child health centre can be an important resource. Method: Semi structured interviews of nine mothers of preterm infants were conducted. The children took part in a follow-…
Indoor air pollution in rural China; associated with lung function?
2013
Masteroppgave i folkehelsevitenskap – Universitetet i Agder 2013 Introduction: Approximately, half of the world population depends on biomass fuels as primary energy source. Indoor air pollutants are recently studied and considered as to be responsible for health burden in rural China. Chronic exposure to biomass combustion has been claimed to be associated with increased prevalence of respiratory symptoms, reduced lung function and the development of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) The present study focuses on two main indoor air pollutants produced by biomass combustion: CO (Carbon monoxide) and PM (Particulate matter). The aim of the current study is to consider the associat…
Jakten på det gode øyeblikk : fokusgruppeintervju med ansatte om erfaringer med bruk av alternative og komplementære behandlingsmetoder i sykehjem
2013
Masteroppgave i folkehelsevitenskap – Universitetet i Agder 2013 Background: The number of patients diagnosed with dementia may double in the next 35 years. The health authorities meet the challenge with innovation and competence. Some nursing homes have started using alternative and complementary methods in caring for patients with dementia. Purpose: What methods are applied? How do the employees experience the use of complementary and alternative methods? This study will explore the possibilities associated with such methods. Methods: The study has a descriptive, explorative and interpretive design. Data were collected in focus group interviews, with a total of 12 employees from three nur…
Upplevelser och erfarenheter vid registrering av matdagbok hos kvinnor med anorexia nervosa - en kvalitativ studie
2015
Masteroppgave folkehelsevitenskap- Universitetet i Agder, 2015 Bakgrund Tidigare studier visar att öka kunskapen kring psykiska problem är förebyggande åtgärder mot psykisk ohälsa. En måltidsplan anses som ett hjälpmedel i behandlingen av anorexia nervosa då kontroll av mat och är viktigt. Grundlaget till en individanpassad måltidsplan fås oftast utifrån kostregistreringar som patienten själv antecknar. Syftet med masteruppgiften, som är en delstudie i STERK- pilotprojektet, är att beskriva och lyfta fram hur personer med anorexia nervosa upplever registrering av matdagbok då det saknas forskning kring ämnet. Metod Semistrukturerade intervjuer genomfördes med fem kvinnliga personer som har …
High screen time is associated with unhealthy eating behavior,low levels of physical activity, delayed bedtime and poorer school performance among ad…
2013
This present study aimed to (1) examine screen time among Norwegian adolescents in high schools in the south of Norway, and (2) investigate the relationship between screen time activity and physical activity level, meal pattern, dietary habits, bedtime habits, school performance, smoking, snuffing, overweight/obesity, and paternal- and maternal education. The master thesis includes an introduction part, an elaboration of the theoretical and methodical aspects of the study and discussion of methodology, and finally the article that summarizes the results. In the introduction a brief elaboration is described of the development and accessibility of screen time activity and the way screen time …
Using the intervention mapping approach to develop a family-based childhood weight-management program : the FRISKUS project
2013
Masteroppgave i folkehelsevitenskap – Universitetet i Agder 2013 WHO classify obesity as one of the greatest public health challenges of the 21st century. In Norway 17% of the children aged 6-11 years are overweight or obese. This is of major concern, because childhood obesity is strongly associated with risk factors as cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. The aim of this master thesis is to describe the systematic development of an intervention program, FRISKUS, to be used in the municipalities to improve lifestyle habits among overweight children, aged 6-10 years old. The Intervention mapping protocol (IM) was used as a framework for effective decision making. IM is based on the im…
"Det fellesskapet du møtte hver gang på trening bidro til at du ville bli med på alt" : en kvalitativ studie om eldre menns erfaringer av å delta i e…
2014
Masteroppgave folkehelsevitenskap- Universitetet i Agder, 2014 Background: Today the elder live longer than earlier and as a result of the increase in life expectancy more people suffer from chronic disease. To accommodate the strong growth in population there has become an increased focus on improving the public health. Autumn 2012 an intervention study (called SARA elderly) based on strength training, was conducted with elderly men between the ages of 60-81. Several of the men reported changes in terms of an increase in general satisfaction, improved mood, improved sleep quality and overall quality of life during the training period. Aim: The aim of this study is to get a deeper understan…
Sosial ulikhet i helse- folkehelseutfordring : en kvalitativ studie med fokus på psykisk helse
2014
Masteroppgave folkehelsevitenskap- Universitetet i Agder, 2014 Background: Social inequalities in health are a significant challenge in Norway. To meet these challenges, we need research that can give us better insight and understanding so that we have greater opportunity to prevent and take action. Researches are showing a relationship between socioeconomic factors and mental health, it is therefore desirable to obtain empirical data from people living with such experiences. Purpose and key questions: The purpose of this study is to get insight and understanding of how socioeconomic factors affect people with impaired mental health, capturing their experience is central in this study. The …