Search results for "ME516"
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Drikkemønster hos førstegangsmødre to år etter fødsel : effekten av intervensjonen i Fit for fødsel
2017
Masteroppgave folkehelsevitenskap ME516 - Universitetet i Agder 2017 Background: Womans consumption of different types of beverages during pregnancy may affect the future health of the mother and child. Maternal consumption of different types of beverages was invetsigated during pregnancy and again two years after giving birth. Aim: The study intended to detect wether a lifestyle intervention in pregnancy had a long-term effect on women’s intake of selected beverages. Further it examines whether their weight and education influence the change in consumption of drinks. Method: The data for this study was collected from the study «Fit for birth» where they used randomized controlled trial met…
Self-reported nutritional competence and -practice among health care workers at nursing homes in two Norwegian municipalities : a cross-sectional stu…
2017
Master's Thesis Public Health Science ME516 - University of Agder 2017 Background: Malnutrition is common in elderly. Possible causes are multimorbidity and natural changes from ageing. Aim: The aim of this study was to describe nutritional competence and nutritional practice among health care workers in nursing homes in two municipalities. Method: Health care workers from ten nursing homes received an electronic questionnaire. The questionnaire included 49 items regarding practice of documentation, self-reported nutritional competence, and knowledge about anthropometric measures and body mass index. In addition, familiarity of key documents and guidelines about nutrition were assessed. The…
Status for norske kommuners arbeid med oversikt i 2019
2020
Master's thesis in Public health science (ME516) Background and purpose: The Public Health Act requires all municipalities in the country to have an overview of health status and factors of influence. Previous surveys show that the review work does not satisfy section 5 of the Public Health Act. The surveys also show that there are differences in municipality size when it comes to overview. The study examines how far Norwegian municipalities have come with the overview work, and whether the differences in municipality size still apply. Research question: What is the status of the overview work in 2019, and to what extent does the size and centrality of the municipality influence the work on…
Kartlegging av samhandlingsfaktorer knyttet til oppfølging av pasienter med gynekologisk kreft
2019
Masteroppgave folkehelsevitenskap ME516 - Universitetet i Agder 2019 Summary:This qualitative study higlights that lack of intangible resources such as time and availability are the most importent factors affecting vertical and horizontal interaction between health professionals in primary health care and specialist health care. It is emphasized that time is the single most important factorthat can both promote and inhibit interdisciplinary and cross-sectorial interactionbetween health proffesionals.The study highlights that these are the same factors that can promote or inhibit this interaction.Keywords: Interaction, primary healt care, intangible resources
Socio-demographic determinants and health related behaviors associated with sustainable food related choices : a quantitative, cross-sectional study …
2016
Masteroppgave folkehelsevitenskap - Universitetet i Agder 2016 Background and objectives: Creating a sustainable food system is considered a global challenge. Evidence suggests reductions of food waste and animal product consumption are among the most important consumer level changes in a food sustainability perspective. The present study aims to gain more knowledge on who is likely to make sustainable food related choices, focusing on household food waste and consumption of animal products. Methods: A selection of socio-demographic determinants and health related behaviors were included in the study. Data were obtained from a questionnaire survey from the study “Fruits and Vegetables Make …
Brødbaking for bedre helse
2016
Masteroppgave folkehelsevitenskap - Universitetet i Agder 2016 Introduction: Bread is a part of the Norwegian food culture and a important part of the Norwegian diet. However, the intake of fiber is too low and the health authorities recommend a higher intake of wholemeal bread and cereals. In addition, we throw away as much as 190 000 bread in Norwegian garbage cans every day throughout the year, which is negative in light of the environment. Purpose: This study looks at whether an intervention with the goal of getting participants to bake homemade bread could affect an increased intake of bread, especially intake of whole meal bread, and reduce wastage of bread. The question to answer was…
"Jeg er ikke alene" : fatigue etter kreft: deltagernes erfaring med opphold på en rehabiliteringsgård
2016
Masteroppgave folkehelsevitenskap ME516 - Universitetet i Agder 2016 Konfidensiell til / confidential until 01.01.2022
Can cycling with an E-bike improve fitness? : effect of access to an Electric Assisted Bicycle on cycling distance and cardiopulmonary fitness in ina…
2016
Masteroppgave folkehelsevitenskap - Universitetet i Agder 2016 Background: The aims of the present study were to assess the effect of an eight-month intervention with access to an Electric assisted bicycle (E-bike) on (1) the amount of E-biking, (2) changes in cardiopulmonary fitness and (3) to assess whether cycled distance was associated with changes in cardiopulmonary fitness, among inactive adults. Methods: Twenty-five inactive Norwegian adults (33 – 57 years of age, 72 % women), were recruited through convenience sampling. Participants were given an E-bike for eight (N = 23) or three (N = 2) months. Socio-demographic characteristics were reported with a questionnaire. Bicycle use was m…
Hvilke faktorer påvirker unge jenters frafall fra videregående opplæring? : En kvalitativ studie basert på livshistorien til åtte jenter, som har avb…
2017
Masteroppgave folkehelsevitenskap ME516 - Universitetet i Agder 2017 It is a challenge for both the individual and the society when young adults quit high school. A connection to school and work life is important for their physical and mental health, and the health of future generations. Prevention of school drop outs is important in relation to promoting public health. The purpose of this study is to increase the understanding as well as the theoretical foundation for contributing causes, for why girls quit high school. We look at the underlying causes, with special focus on the determinants of upbringing and school. The aim of the study is: What is it with upbringing and school, that the …
Et folkehelseperspektiv på elevenes psykososiale miljø i videregående skole : En tverrsnittsundersøkelse om elevenes opplevelse av klassefellesskap o…
2019
Masteroppgave folkehelsevitenskap ME516 - Universitetet i Agder 2019 Adolescents are an important target groupfor health promotion work. It’s duringthislife phasea lotdevelop mental illnesses andthe years through high school is formative to the years that follow. High schooldropout is a problem both tothe individual, as well as to the society.Young people who finish high schoolare more likely to be employed, have better health and less likely to be dependenton social benefits/ welfare. To increase the number of students finishing high school, more focus is being put on strengthening the relationships in high school. The relationshipsthe students have amongsteach other in school and the rela…