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Fysisk aktivitet i behandlingen av alvorlig psykisk syke i spesialisthelsetjenesten
2014
Masteroppgave folkehelsevitenskap- Universitetet i Agder, 2014 An increasing number of people are being treated for mental disorders in Norway. The sale of drugs, sick leave and the number of new disability pensions due to mental disorders increases. The aim of this study is to highlight the importance of adopting health measures, such as physical activity, to prevent a further negative development in terms of the individual patient. This study examines how physical activity is incorporated as a part of an overall treatment provided to mental health patients in Norwegian specialized health service. The study is analyzed by Kvale and Brinkmann`s guidelines for meaning analysis. The empirical…
Måltidsmønster og skjermbruk under måltidene- en studie blant 6-10 år gamle barn i Norge Frisklivsstudien barn
2015
Masteroppgave folkehelsevitenskap- Universitetet i Agder, 2015 Hensikten med denne studien var å undersøke måltidsmønster, skjermbruk under måltid og familiemåltider blant barn med ulik vektstatus, kjønn, bosituasjon og utdannelsesnivå hos foreldre. Sammenbindingen er en utdyping av teorien som er lagt til grunn for vedlagte artikkel. Sammenbindingen begynner med en innledning som etterfølges av en utdyping av forekomst, helsekonsekvenser og ulike risiko- og årsaksfaktorer til overvekt og fedme hos barn. Deretter følger en beskrivelse av metodevalg og design, utvalg og rekruttering, datainnsamling og databearbeidelse, statistisk analyse samt en diskusjon av valgt metodologi. Etter sammenbin…
Vektregulering og livsstilsvaner blant ungdom i Sør-Norge
2014
Masteroppgave folkehelsevitenskap- Universitetet i Agder, 2014 The aim of the present study was to examine the prevalence of weight regulation, associations between weight regulation and weight categories, and the association between weight regulation and self-reported lifestyle habits among 1st grade students in the South of Norway. This study is an elaboration of the theory underlying the attached article, and includes an introduction and an elaboration of theoretical and methodological aspects of this study. The article will be included at the end of the thesis and is intended to be submitted to the Journal of Nordic Health Research. After the introduction conceptual clarifications will …
"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…