Browsing Department of Public Health and Nutrition by Author "Ommundsen, Yngvar"
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Objectively recorded physical activity in pregnancy and postpartum in a multi-ethnic cohort: association with access to recreational areas in the neighbourhood
Richardsen, Kåre Rønn; Mdala, Ibrahimu; Berntsen, Sveinung; Ommundsen, Yngvar; Martinsen, Egil Wilhelm; Sletner, Line; Jenum, Anne Karen (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2016)Background: Physical activity may reduce the risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes; however, compared to non-pregnant women, a lower proportion of pregnant women meet the physical activity guidelines. Our objectives were to ... -
Predicting who fails to meet the physical activity guideline in pregnancy: a prospective study of objectively recorded physical activity in a population-based multi-ethnic cohort
Richardsen, Kåre Rønn; Falk, Ragnhild Sørum; Jenum, Anne Karen; Mørkrid, Kjersti; Martinsen, Egil Wilhelm; Ommundsen, Yngvar; Berntsen, Sveinung (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016)Background: A low physical activity (PA) level in pregnancy is associated with several adverse health outcomes. Early identification of pregnant women at risk of physical inactivity could inform strategies to promote PA, ... -
Referee efficacy in the context of Norwegian soccer referees – A meaningful construct?
Johansen, Bjørn Tore; Ommundsen, Yngvar; Haugen, Tommy (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)Objectives: The purpose of this study was two-fold. Firstly, to examine the measurement/factorial validity and invariance of the Referee Self-Efficacy Scale (REFS) among Norwegian soccer referees. Secondly, extending scale ... -
Sport participation and loneliness in adolescents: the mediating role of perceived social competence
Haugen, Tommy; Säfvenbom, Reidar; Ommundsen, Yngvar (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2013)Young people perceive loneliness as a distressing emotional experience associated with sadness and boredom. Also, feelings of loneliness may be associated with psychosocial and emotional problems during adolescence. The ... -
The relationship between physical activity and physical self-esteem in adolescents: The role of physical fitness indices
Haugen, Tommy; Ommundsen, Yngvar; Seiler, Stephen (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013)The aim of this study was to investigate if physical fitness (strength/power, endurance, flexibility and coordination) mediates the cross-sectional relationship between physical activity and physical self-perception (athletic ...