Faculty of Health and Sport Sciences
All items in AURA are protected by copyright, with all rights reserved
Sub-communities within this community
Collections in this community
Recent Submissions
-
Sexual harassment exposure among junior high school students in Norway: prevalence and associated factors
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024) -
Fathers' experiences of living with a child with a progressive life-limiting condition without curative treatment options: A qualitative systematic review
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Aim: To systematically review and synthesize findings across qualitative primary stud-ies about fathers' experiences of living with a child with a progressive life- limiting condition without curative treatment options (C3 ... -
Physical fitness and external load in icehockey and football An exploration of the relationships between physical test performance and external training and match load in highly trained players
(Doctoral dissertations at the University of Agder; No. 461, Doctoral thesis, 2024)Player monitoring has become an indispensable part of team sports. Modern day player monitoring typically includes regular physical performance testing and utilization of wearable tacking systems. Contrasting to physical ... -
Reduced sleep quality is highly prevalent and associated with physical function and cardiorespiratory fitness in patients with axial spondyloarthritis: a cross-sectional study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Objectives To assess sleep quality, and its associations with physical function, cardiorespiratory fitness, and spinal mobility, in axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) patients. Method Baseline data from the Exercise for ... -
The Evolution of World-Class Endurance Training: The Scientist's View on Current and Future Trends
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Background: Elite sport is continuously evolving. World records keep falling and athletes from a longer list of countries are involved. Purpose: This commentary was designed to provide insights into present and future ... -
Ultraprosessert mat burde være et kostråd: NEI
(Others, 2023)Nøkkelpunkter • Det er utfordrende å klassifisere mat som er ultraprosessert korrekt med NOVA-klassifiseringen. • NOVA-klassifiseringen er unyansert – ikke all ultraprosessert mat (UPF) er usunn. • Det er metodologiske ... -
Muligheter og utfordringer ved fjernarbeid og hybride arbeidsordninger post‑pandemi
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Med oppblomstringen av fjernarbeid og hybride arbeidsordninger for store deler av den norske arbeidsstyrken er det viktig med kunnskap om hvordan dette nye arbeidslivet ser ut og oppleves. Basert på et landsrepresentativt ... -
The Effects of 12-Week Hydrogen-Rich Water Intake on Body Composition, Short-Chain Fatty Acids Turnover, and Brain Metabolism in Overweight Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)The aim of this randomized controlled trial was to analyze the effects of medium-term supplementation with hydrogen-rich water on brain metabolism, appetite-regulating hormones, body composition, and safety biomarkers in ... -
Associations between Power Training-Induced Changes in Body Composition and Physical Function in Older Men: A Pre-Test–Post-Test Experimental Study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)It is well-established that cross-sectional measurements of poor body composition are associated with impaired physical function and that power training effectively enhances total lean mass and physical function in older ... -
Associations of academic environment, lifestyle, sense of coherence and social support with self-reported mental health status among dental students at a university in Brazil: a cross-sectional study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Objectives The study evaluated the association of academic environment, lifestyle, sense of coherence (SOC) and social support with self- reported mental health status among dental students. Design Secondary analysis ... -
“Fake it or hide it till you make it”: A thematic analysis of hiding techniques in physical education among students in secondary school
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Some students find engaging in physical education (PE) problematic or undesirable to the extent that it makes them adopt strategies to avoid taking part, also known as hiding techniques. There is a need to get a deeper ... -
Changes in dietary habits and BMI z-score after a 6-month non-randomized cluster-controlled trial among 6–12 years old overweight and obese Norwegian children
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Background: Effective prevention programs to address the high prevalence of childhood overweight and obesity and the concomitant health consequences have been warranted. Objective: To improve dietary habits and weight ... -
The effect of free school fruit on academic performance: a nationwide quasi-experiment
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)In past research, higher intake of fruit has been associated with better academic achievement. In Norway, the government required lower secondary schools to provide fruit to their pupils from 2007 to 2014. The present study ... -
Why Phenomenology Came Into Nursing: The Legitimacy and Usefulness of Phenomenology in Theory Building in the Discipline of Nursing
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Phenomenology was introduced to the field of nursing in late ‘70s in the US and Scandinavia. Since then, phenomenology has developed as a commonly used approach within nursing research. However, during the past two to three ... -
Intellectual Disability, Digital Technologies, And Independent Transportation – A Scoping Review
(Chapter, 2023)Transportation is an essential aspect of everyday life. For people with intellectual disabilities transportation is one the largest barriers to community participation and a cause of inequality. However, digital technologies ... -
The World Asks Something from Us: An Interview With Gert Biesta About Encountering Subjects in Education and Mental Health Work
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)This interview with Gert Biesta is part of an ongoing research initiative to explore the relationship between reality, social construction, and professional practices within the mental health field. Biesta’s work has been ... -
Assay conditions for estimating differences in base excision repair activity with Fpg-modified comet assay
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)DNA repair is an essential agent in cancer development, progression, prognosis, and response to therapy. We have adapted a cellular repair assay based on the formamidopyrimidine DNA glycosylase (Fpg)-modified comet assay ... -
Pain in Adolescence: Maternal and Paternal Factors Affecting Adolescents’ Pain in Norway—A Cross-Sectional Study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Background: Pain in adolescence is considered a worldwide concern. Adolescents’ pain affects family functioning. However, bidirectional associations should be considered as parental determinates such as pain, stress, and ... -
Cohabitation, Marriage, and Union Dissolution in Norway: A Comparative Prospective Study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Background Few studies have examined dissolution rates among cohabitating and married couples, using prospective data. Objective The main aim was to examine trends in living arrangements and dissolution rates among ... -
Employing fasting plasma glucose to safely limit the use of oral glucose tolerance tests in pregnancy: a pooled analysis of four Norwegian studies
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)