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View article: Birth Characteristics and Bone Mineral Density and Content in Young Adults: The HUNT Study, Norway
Birth Characteristics and Bone Mineral Density and Content in Young Adults: The HUNT Study, Norway Open
Purpose To examine the association between birth characteristics and bone mineral density (BMD) and bone mineral content (BMC) in young adults. Methods Data from 3,174 participants aged 20–54 years from the 3rd (2006–2008) and 4th (2017–20…
View article: Family history of fracture and fracture risk: a meta-analysis to update the FRAX® risk assessment tool
Family history of fracture and fracture risk: a meta-analysis to update the FRAX® risk assessment tool Open
A family history of fracture is confirmed as a significant BMD-independent predictor of future fracture risk. While parental hip fracture appears the strongest factor for future hip fracture, a family history of other fractures might be ap…
View article: Body mass index and subsequent fracture risk: a meta-analysis to update FRAX
Body mass index and subsequent fracture risk: a meta-analysis to update FRAX Open
The aim of this international meta-analysis was to quantify the predictive value of BMI for incident fracture and relationship of this risk with age, sex, follow-up time, and BMD. A total of 1 667 922 men and women from 32 countries (63 co…
Association between intimate partner violence and birth outcomes among pregnant women in the <span>STOP‐VIO‐PREG</span> cohort: A cohort study utilizing Patient‐Reported Outcome and Danish registers data Open
Introduction Adverse birth outcomes, such as preterm birth, low birthweight, and small for gestational age, are critical indicators of neonatal health. While the impact of biomedical risk factors is well established, the role of psychosoci…
Painful, but necessary: a qualitative process evaluation on patient experiences with modified prolonged exposure as early intervention after rape (the EIR study) Open
Background: Early trauma-focused cognitive behavioural therapy may help reduce post-traumatic stress symptoms in individuals recently exposed to sexual assault. In Norway, specialized Sexual Assault Centres (SACs) provide psychosocial supp…
Domestic violence and food insecurity among pregnant women in Nepal: a cross-sectional study Open
Domestic violence was strongly associated with food insecurity during pregnancy. Screening for domestic violence among food-insecure pregnant women and addressing underlying causes could mitigate risks to maternal and child health.
High prevalence of overweight/obesity and central obesity among women in a rural district of Nepal in 2012–2013: a population-based study Open
Background The prevalence of overweight is rapidly escalating, especially in South-Asia. We aimed to estimate the prevalence of overweight/obesity and central obesity, and associated risk factors among women in a rural setting of Nepal. Me…
View article: Is there an association between birth characteristics and fractures in young adults? The HUNT Study, Norway
Is there an association between birth characteristics and fractures in young adults? The HUNT Study, Norway Open
Birth weight, gestational age, or birth weight for gestational age was not associated with an increased risk of fractures of the wrist, humerus, hip, and spine in young adults.
Therapists perspectives on the Early Intervention after Rape study: a qualitative process evaluation of a randomized controlled trial Open
ABSTRACTBackground: Early interventions using trauma-focused cognitive behavioural therapy have the potential to alleviate post-traumatic stress symptoms in individuals who have experienced recent sexual assault. Specialized Sexual Assault…
Prevalence and associated factors of intimate partner violence against pregnant women who attend antenatal care in Denmark and Spain: A digital screening approach Open
Introduction Intimate partner violence against women is a global health issue. Exposure to intimate partner violence during pregnancy leads to health‐related problems for both the mother and the newborn. However, current knowledge on its o…
View article: Early Intervention after Rape to prevent post-traumatic stress symptoms (the EIR-study): an internal pilot study of a randomized controlled trial
Early Intervention after Rape to prevent post-traumatic stress symptoms (the EIR-study): an internal pilot study of a randomized controlled trial Open
Background Rape is one of the trauma incidents with the highest risk of subsequent post-traumatic stress disorder. Early interventions, such as prolonged exposure therapy (PE), have shown promise in preventing PTSD following a sexual assau…
View article: Developing and validating the Nepalese Abuse Assessment Screen (N-AAS) for identifying domestic violence among pregnant women in Nepal
Developing and validating the Nepalese Abuse Assessment Screen (N-AAS) for identifying domestic violence among pregnant women in Nepal Open
This study culturally adapted and validated a Nepalese version of the Abuse Assessment Screen (AAS) tool for identifying domestic violence among pregnant women in Nepal, creating the Nepalese Abuse Assessment Screen (N-AAS). International …
View article: Educational gradient in hip fracture incidence in Norway. The Norwegian Epidemiologic Osteoporosis Studies (NOREPOS)
Educational gradient in hip fracture incidence in Norway. The Norwegian Epidemiologic Osteoporosis Studies (NOREPOS) Open
There was a clear educational gradient in hip fracture incidence in both men and women in Norway, with a higher risk in people with lower education. Despite this, the cumulative incidence of hip fracture in old age was highest among people…
View article: Developing and validating the Nepalese Abuse Assessment Screen (N-AAS) for identifying domestic violence among pregnant women in Nepal
Developing and validating the Nepalese Abuse Assessment Screen (N-AAS) for identifying domestic violence among pregnant women in Nepal Open
This study culturally adapted and validated a Nepalese version of the Abuse Assessment Screen (AAS) tool for identifying domestic violence among pregnant women in Nepal, creating the Nepalese Abuse Assessment Screen (N-AAS). International …
Opioid prescriptions among Sami and non-Sami with chronic pain: The SAMINOR 2 Questionnaire Survey and the Norwegian Prescription Database Open
This study is the first to investigate the prevalence of filled opioid prescriptions among indigenous Sami people with self-reported chronic musculoskeletal pain (CMSP) and compare it with that of non-Sami living in the same area. Baseline…
Addressing Domestic Violence in Antenatal Care Environments in Nepal (ADVANCE) – Study Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial Evaluating a Video Intervention on Domestic Violence among Pregnant Women Open
Background Domestic violence (DV) prior to, and during pregnancy is associated with increased risks for morbidity and mortality. As pregnant women routinely attend antenatal care this environment can be used to offer support to women exper…
Video Consultations and Safety App Targeting Pregnant Women Exposed to Intimate Partner Violence in Denmark and Spain: Nested Cohort Intervention Study (STOP Study) Open
Background Intimate partner violence (IPV) during pregnancy is a public health issue with wide-ranging consequences for both the mother and fetus, and interventions are needed. Therefore, the Stop Intimate Partner Violence in Pregnancy (ST…
Chronic vulvar pain in gynecological outpatients Open
Objectives Chronic vulvar pain (CVP) is pain in the vulvar area exceeding three months of duration. Previous studies have reported a prevalence of 7–8% in the general population and observed an association between CVP and other chronic pai…
Diabetes Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors among Women in a Rural District of Nepal Using HbA1c as a Diagnostic Tool: A Population-Based Study Open
Given the scarcity of data on diabetes prevalence and associated risk factors among women in rural Nepal, we aimed to examine this, using glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) as a diagnostic tool. A cross-sectional survey addressing reproductive he…
View article: Update of the fracture risk prediction tool FRAX: a systematic review of potential cohorts and analysis plan
Update of the fracture risk prediction tool FRAX: a systematic review of potential cohorts and analysis plan Open
These assembled cohorts and described models will provide the framework for an updated FRAX tool enabling enhanced assessment of fracture risk (PROSPERO (CRD42021227266)).
Vitamin D Status among Women in a Rural District of Nepal: Determinants and Association with Metabolic Profile—A Population-Based Study Open
Hypovitaminosis D is prevalent worldwide, and especially in South-Asia. According to the Institute of Medicine (IOM), 25(OH)D levels below 30 nmol/L are defined as vitamin D deficiency (VDD) and levels between 30–50 nmol/L as insufficiency…
Video Consultations and Safety App Targeting Pregnant Women Exposed to Intimate Partner Violence in Denmark and Spain: Nested Cohort Intervention Study (STOP Study) (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Intimate partner violence (IPV) during pregnancy is a public health issue with wide-ranging consequences for both the mother and fetus, and interventions are needed. Therefore, the Stop Intimate Partner Violence in Pregnancy (ST…
View article: Impact of Total Hip Replacements on the Incidence of Hip Fractures in Norway During 1999–2019. A NOREPOS Study
Impact of Total Hip Replacements on the Incidence of Hip Fractures in Norway During 1999–2019. A NOREPOS Study Open
The knowledge about why hip fracture rates in Norway have declined is sparse. Concurrent with decreasing hip fracture rates, the rates of total hip replacements (THRs) have increased. We wanted to investigate if hip fracture rates continue…
View article: Risk of hip and forearm fracture in subjects with type 2 diabetes mellitus and latent autoimmune diabetes of adults. The HUNT Study, Norway
Risk of hip and forearm fracture in subjects with type 2 diabetes mellitus and latent autoimmune diabetes of adults. The HUNT Study, Norway Open
Type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus incur an increased risk of fracture, with a generally higher risk among individuals with type 1 diabetes. The fracture risk among individuals with latent autoimmune diabetes of adulthood (LADA) is not kn…