Department of Public Health and Nutrition: Recent submissions
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Post-marketing surveillance study of creatine-guanidinoacetic acid safety in healthy adults
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)A post-marketing surveillance study assessed the adverse events and possible risk of elevated homocysteine levels after the supplementation with creatine-guanidinoacetic acid mixture in apparently healthy adults. The ... -
Enhancing core components for a digital “healthy eating” resource in early childhood and care settings: staff’s perceptions and needs
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Background In response to the growing need for effective programmes to promote healthy eating habits among children in real-world settings, we conducted a qualitative study. Our aim was to explore the content-related needs ... -
The relationship between sleep duration and physical activity level among Norwegian adolescents: a cross-sectional study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Background: Failure to adhere to sleep and physical activity recommendations among adolescents constitutes a public health problem. However, the associations between sleep duration and adolescents’ physical activity levels ... -
Job satisfaction declines before retirement in Germany
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Job satisfaction has been found to increase with age. However, we still have a very limited understanding of how job satisfaction changes as people approach retirement. This is important as the years before retirement ... -
Use of Over-The-Counter Analgesics Is Associated with Pain, Stress, and Quality of Life in Norwegian Adolescents: A Cross-Sectional Study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Introduction: Approximately 20% of Norwegian adolescents are frequently using Over-the-Counter Analgesics (OTCAs). The WHO emphasizes the need for research to identify the key determinants of health problems in adolescence. ... -
Activities, prerequisites, and outcomes of service coordination: A logic model for the ‘New Patterns’ intervention
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)In Norway, more than one in ten children grow up in low-income families. Persistent low income and its consequences are often transferred across generations, and coordinated cross-sectoral services are potentially part of ... -
Micronutrient intake and status in young vegans, lacto-ovo-vegetarians, pescatarians, flexitarians, and omnivores
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Purpose: Whether youth who follow plant-based diets in Nordic countries meet their dietary needs for micronutrients remains unclear. This study aims to evaluate micronutrient intake and status in Norwegian youth following ... -
Evaluation of a Web-Based Dietary Assessment Tool (myfood24) in Norwegian Women and Men Aged 60-74 Years: Usability Study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Background: A healthy diet throughout the life course improves health and reduces the risk of disease. There is a need for new knowledge of the relation between diet and health, but existing methods to collect information ... -
Kvinnehelse og arbeid i et folkehelseperspektiv : Hva betyr kvinners helse for deltakelse i arbeidslivet?
(Doctoral dissertations at University of Agder;no. 513, Doctoral thesis, 2024)Bakgrunn Arbeidslivet er en viktig arena for å bedre folkehelse og levekår. Til tross for at Norge er et av verdens mest likestilte land, er arbeidslivet enda kjønnsdelt: Kvinner har lavere deltakelse i yrkeslivet enn ... -
Associations between levels of physical activity and satisfaction with life among Norwegian adolescents: a cross-sectional study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Background: A robust association between physical activity (PA) and satisfaction with life (SWL) has been established, wherein self-efficacy has been identified as a mediator across different populations. However, there ... -
Beregning og vurdering av i hvilken grad høringsutkast til nye kostråd vil dekke behov og anbefalinger for næringsstoffer
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Vitenskapskomiteen for mat og miljø (VKM) har vurdert om Helsedirektoratets høringsutkast til nye kostråd fra 22. mars dekker næringsstoffanbefalingene for voksne, inkludert gravide og ammende.' Oppdraget er gitt av ... -
Gestational Diabetes: Evaluating Diagnostic Criteria and Screening Strategies in Light of Evolving Guidelines
(Doctoral dissertations at University of Agder;no. 498, Doctoral thesis, 2024)Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is the most common metabolic condition of pregnancy with potential lifelong implications for the health of the mother and child, extending its adverse effects into the next generation. ... -
Early Food for Future Health. A randomized controlled trial evaluating the effects of an eHealth intervention aiming to promote healthy food habits from early childhood
(Doctoral dissertations at University of Agder;no., Doctoral thesis, 2019)The World Health Organization (WHO) has defined obesity as one of today's greatest threats to public health. In Norway, 15-20 % of children aged 8-9 years are either overweight or obese. A substantial literature now relates ... -
Adherence to sleep recommendations is associated with higher satisfaction with life among Norwegian adolescents
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Background Sleep plays a crucial role in the health and well-being of adolescents; however, inadequate sleep is frequently reported in numerous countries. This current paper aimed to describe sleep duration, factors ... -
Effects of 6-Month Supplementation with Multi-Component Herbal Supplement PhytodynamicTM on Mitochondrial Function, Telomere Length, and Chronic Inflammation in Adults Aged 65 Years and Older: A Pilot Trial
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Herbal supplements are often used by elderly populations in aim to manage age-related traits; yet, most have shown limited benefits, keeping a quest for safe and effective longevity-promoting mixtures open. The main aim ... -
DNA damage and repair in colorectal cancer patients : Long-term host response and dietary intervention after curative treatment
(Doctoral dissertations at University of Agder;no. 493, Doctoral thesis, 2024)Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common cancer worldwide, with Norway ranking among the highest in incidence rate. Treatment strategies include surgical removal of the tumour, and frequently chemotherapy and ... -
Har spill en plass i behandling av schizofreni og andre psykoselidelser? En scoping review om terapeutiske effekter av spill-bruk hos personer med langvarige psykoselidelser.
(Master thesis, 2024)Få lidelser er mer myteomspunnet enn psykoselidelser. Psykoselidelser har en innvirkning på de fleste områder i et menneskes liv. Det finnes ingen kur få gode behandlingsmuligheten. For de som opplever langvarige psykoselidelser ... -
A nationwide school fruit and vegetable policy and childhood and adolescent overweight: A quasi-natural experimental study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)School free fruit and vegetable (FFV) policies are used to promote healthy dietary habits and tackle obesity; however, our understanding of their effects on weight outcomes is limited. We assess the effect of a nationwide ... -
Business Oriented Work Inclusion The Salutogenic approach to work inclusion through the LEIDA model: Illustrated by a case study
(Master thesis, 2024)Background: Unemployment is a public health challenge and contributes to widening the social health gap. As unemployment rates drop and the need for a more qualified workforce increases businesses face a challenge to find ... -
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(Master thesis, 2024)Bakgrunn: Stadig flere studenter rapporterer om psykiske helseutfordringer. Det er mye fokus på psykisk uhelse i dagens samfunn, og det er behov for tiltak som fremmer psykisk helse hos studenter. Isbading har vist seg å ...