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Objectively measured environmental factors in relation to school travel mode among adolescents: a decision tree analysis
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2025)Background: Understanding the factors that influence school travel mode choice is essential for promoting active travel among adolescents. Currently, there is a lack of research that effectively investigates the interactions ... -
Assistive Humanoid Robots for enhancing independence, autonomy, and the ability to engage in meaningful occupations. Perceptions and experiences in users with physical disabilities
(Doctoral dissertations at University of Agder; no. 548, Doctoral thesis, 2025) -
Humanoid robots for assisting people with physical disabilities in activities of daily living : a scoping review
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)The aim of this scoping review was to gather, summarize, and map the knowledge of peoples’ experiences on humanoid robots, capable of assisting people with activities of daily living. The review was guided by the framework ... -
DE-PASS Best Evidence Statement (BESt): A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis on the Effectiveness of Trials on Device-Measured Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour and Their Determinants in Children Aged 5–12 Years
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Background To combat the high prevalence of physical inactivity among children, there is an urgent need to develop and implement real-world interventions and policies that promote physical activity (PA) and reduce sedentary ... -
Dietary intake, nutritional status, and food literacy competencies among Norwegian youth following plantbased and omnivore diets
(Doctoral dissertations at University of Agder; no. 544, Doctoral thesis, 2025)Background: Predominantly plant-based diets offer numerous health benefits, such as reducing the risk of non-communicable diseases. However, poorly planned plant-based diets may pose potential dietary risks, particularly ... -
User Acceptance of a Home Robotic Assistant for Individuals With Physical Disabilities : Explorative Qualitative Study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2025)Background: Health care is shifting toward 5 proactive approaches: personalized, participatory, preventive, predictive, and precision-focused services (P5 medicine). This patient-centered care leverages technologies such ... -
Care-receivers with physical disabilities’ perceptions on having humanoid assistive robots as assistants : a qualitative study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)People with physical disabilities due to disease or injury face barriers to their daily activities and participation in society. Many depend on formal or informal caregivers for assistance to live independently. However, ... -
The use of youth healthcare services and its association with health-related quality of life, physical and mental health and over-the-counter analgesics use in 13–19-year-old adolescents: a cross-sectional study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Background Youth healthcare services in Norway include a public health nurse (PHN) at school and local youth health centres (YHCs). They provide health services for all adolescents free of charge, focusing on health promotion ... -
Food groups, macronutrient intake and objective measures of total carotenoids and fatty acids in 16-to-24-year-olds following different plant-based diets compared to an omnivorous diet
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2025)Background Knowledge about the diet quality among youth who follow different types of plant-based diets is essential to understand whether support is required to ensure a well-planned diet that meets their nutritional ... -
Dietary intake among youth adhering to vegan, lacto-ovo-vegetarian, pescatarian or omnivorous diets in Sweden
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2025)Objective: To assess the intakes of food groups, energy, and macronutrients among youth in Sweden who adhere to vegan, lacto-ovo-vegetarian, pescatarian or omnivorous diets. Further, to evaluate youth’s adherence to the ... -
Gynecological cancer survivors' experiences with sexual health communication in nurse-led follow-up consultations
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Introduction Gynecological cancer and its treatment may cause sexual difficulties in terms of physical and psychosocial health. Considering the essential role that nurses play in cancer care, they are well positioned to ... -
Sexual health communication in gynecological cancer follow-up care. Gynecological cancer survivors’ and nurses’ experiences with sexual health communication and its impact on sexual health related outcomes
(Doctoral dissertations at University of Agder; no. 541, Doctoral thesis, 2025)Background: Gynecological cancer and its treatment modalities can significantly impact sexual health and diminish quality of life. Cancer treatments, such as surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation, may lead to both physical, ... -
Nurse–patient sexual health communication in gynaecological cancer follow-up: A qualitative study from nurses' perspectives
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Aim To explore nurse–patient sexual health communication from the perspectives of nurses trained to address sexual health in gynaecological cancer follow-up. Design A qualitative hermeneutic approach. Methods Individual ... -
Self-reported Sexual Health-Related Outcomes in Gynecological Cancer Survivors: Results from a Quasi-experimental Multicenter Intervention Study on Follow-up after Gynecological Cancer Treatment
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2025)Background Gynecological cancer survivors often face sexual health challenges posttreatment, making interventions to address these issues essential. Objective The aim of this study was to investigate changes in ... -
"Removed With the Stroke of a Pen": The Hidden Impact of Placement Disruptions on Foster Parents in Norway
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2025)This study explores the emotional impact of unplanned removals of foster children on foster parents in Norway. It aims to understand their experiences and identify the support they need during these challenging transitions. ... -
Talentutvikling via studieprogrammet idrettsfag: En retrospektiv studie av unge fotballspilleres opplevelse av å kombinere videregående skole og satsning på en fotballkarriere
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)The purpose of this study was to gain insight into how young football players experience combining sports-related upper secondary education with being a player at a high national level. More specifically, this study will ... -
National, regional, and global trends in insufficient physical activity among adults from 2000 to 2022: a pooled analysis of 507 population-based surveys with 5·7 million participants
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Background: Insufficient physical activity increases the risk of non-communicable diseases, poor physical and cognitive function, weight gain, and mental ill-health. Global prevalence of adult insufficient physical activity ... -
Risk factors for sexual harassment and abuse victimization among adolescent athletes and non-athletes: A one-year follow-up study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Background: The association between SHA and negative mental health increases the need to understand risk factors for SHA victimization, which is important for future development of prevention programs. Objective: To examine ... -
Is the Force-Velocity Profile for Free Jumping a Sound Basis for Individualized Jump Training Prescriptions?
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Introduction: Formulating individualized optimized jump training prescriptions based on the force-velocity profile has become popular, but its effectiveness has been contested. Such training programs have opposite effects ... -
‘She was a rare diamond’: teachers’ experiences of teaching a visually impaired student in a friluftsliv programme
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2025)Previous research into inclusive practices and adapted education in higher education have shown that educators appear to have limited knowledge and understanding of disabilities and inclusion. While there exists a plethora ...