المؤلفون: Husby, Anne Engtrø, Simpson, Melanie Rae, Dalbye, Rebecka, Larsen, Marit, Vanky, Eszter, Løvvik, Tone Shetelig

المساهمون: Sykehuset Østfold, Novo Nordisk Fonden, St. Olavs Hospital Universitetssykehuset i Trondheim

المصدر: Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica ; ISSN 0001-6349 1600-0412

الوصف: Introduction Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have more pregnancy complications like gestational diabetes, hypertension, and preterm labor than other women. Metformin has been used in an attempt to improve pregnancy outcomes. Our study aims to explore childbirth experiences in women with PCOS compared with a reference population. It also explores the potential influence of metformin, obesity, pregnancy complications, and the duration and mode of birth on childbirth experiences. Material and methods This study is a cohort study combining data from two randomized trials conducted in Norway, Sweden and Iceland. The PregMet2 study ( ClinicalTrials.gov , NCT01587378) investigated the use of metformin vs. placebo in pregnant women with PCOS. The Labour Progression Study ( ClinicalTrials.gov , NCT02221427) compared the WHO partograph to Zhang's guidelines for progression of labor and were used as the reference population. A total of 365 women with PCOS and 3604 reference women were included. Both studies used the Childbirth Experience Questionnaire (CEQ). Main outcome measures were total CEQ score and four domain scores. The CEQ scores were compared using Mann–Whitney U test for women in Robson group 1 with PCOS ( n = 131) and reference women ( n = 3604). CEQ scores were also compared between metformin‐treated ( n = 180) and placebo‐treated ( n = 185) women with PCOS, and for different subgroups of women with PCOS. Results There was no difference in total CEQ score between women with PCOS and reference women—Wilcoxon–Mann–Whitney (WMW)‐odds 0.96 (95% confidence interval [CI] 0.78–1.17). We detected no difference in CEQ scores between the metformin‐ and placebo‐treated women with PCOS (WMW‐odds 1.13, 95% CI 0.89–1.43). Complications in pregnancy did not affect CEQ (WMW‐odds 1, 95% CI 0.76–1.31). Higher body mass index (WMW‐odds 0.75, 95% CI 0.58–0.96), longer duration of labor (WMW‐odds 0.69, 95% CI 0.49–0.96), and cesarean section (WMW‐odds 0.29, 95% CI 0.2–0.42) were associated with lower CEQ ...

الإتاحة: https://doi.org/10.1111/aogs.14800Test

المؤلفون: Nilsen, Sondre Aasen, Stormark, Kjell Morten, Bang, Lasse, Brunborg, Geir Scott, Larsen, Marit Hjellset, Breivik, Kyrre

الوصف: Background: An increase in adolescent self-reported depressive symptoms has been reported in many countries. Whether these trends are influenced by changing reporting of symptoms has been much debated yet rarely examined from a measurement perspective. We examined whether measurement noninvariance, as indicative of changing perceptions and reporting of symptoms, may influence the assessment of time trends in adolescent depressive symptoms. Methods: Data stem from the nationwide annual cross-sectional Ungdata-surveys (2010-2019) of 560,712 responses from adolescents aged 13-19 years. Depressive symptoms were measured with the Kandel and Davies’s six-item Depressive Mood Inventory. Using structural equation modelling, measurement invariance across time by gender and age was examined, and the consequences of noninvariance on trends in latent symptom scores were estimated. Results: Across most conditions, the instrument was found invariant across time, and the few non-invariant parameters detected had negligible impact on trend estimates. From 2014, latent mean depressive symptom scores increased among girls. For boys, a u-shaped pattern was detected, whereby an initial decrease in symptoms was followed by an increase from 2016. Larger issues of noninvariance were found across age in girls and between genders. Conclusions: From a measurement perspective, the notion that changed reporting of symptoms has been an important driver of the increase in depressive symptoms was not supported. Thus, other causes of these trends should be considered. However, noninvariance across age (in girls) and between genders highlight that depressive symptoms are not necessarily perceived equivalently from early to late adolescence and across gender.

الإتاحة: https://doi.org/10.31234/osf.io/4g8huTest

المؤلفون: Moussavi, Yasmin, Breivik, Kyrre, Wergeland, Gro Janne Henningsen, Haugland, Bente Storm Mowatt, Larsen, Marit Hjellset, Lehmann, Stine

المصدر: 711626 ; Frontiers in Psychiatry ; 12

الوصف: Background: A high prevalence of anxiety and depression is found among youth in foster care. There is limited knowledge on the anxiety and depression symptom profiles of youth in foster care. We examined latent profiles of anxiety and depression symptoms across three unique youth samples and whether youth in foster care were more or less likely to belong to specific symptom profiles than their peers recruited from clinical or general youth populations. We also investigated if these profiles were predicted by sex and age. Methods: Self-reported anxiety and depression symptoms were assessed by Spence Children's Anxiety Scale and Short Mood and Feelings Questionnaire. Data were pooled from three youth samples (N = 2,005; mean age = 13.9 years, range = 11–18 years) comprising youth in foster care (n = 245), a clinical youth sample (n = 107), and a general population youth sample (n = 1,653). Symptom profiles were identified using latent profile analyses. Multinominal logistic regression was used to predict the latent profile membership. Results: Three profiles that differed both in symptom level and shape were identified and labeled as low, medium, and high symptom profile. Compared to the general population youth sample, youth in foster care had a higher likelihood of belonging to the high symptom profile, but not the medium symptom profile. Youth from the clinical sample had an increased risk of belonging to the medium and high symptom profiles compared to the youth in foster care and general population youth samples. Across samples, girls yielded a higher likelihood of having a medium or high symptom profile. Increasing age was associated with a higher likelihood of being in the high symptom profile. Conclusion: Compared to their counterparts in the general population, youth in foster care are at risk of belonging to a class of youth with high symptom levels across subtypes of internalizing symptoms, indicating the importance of systematic and broad assessment of internalizing symptoms among these youth. ...

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العلاقة: urn:issn:1664-0640; https://hdl.handle.net/11250/2768945Test; https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2021.711626Test; cristin:1926221; Frontiers in Psychiatry. 2021, 12, 711626

الإتاحة: https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2021.711626Test
https://hdl.handle.net/11250/2768945Test

المؤلفون: Moussavi, Yasmin, Wergeland, Gro Janne, Bøe, Tormod, Haugland, Bente Storm, Larsen, Marit Hjellset, Lehmann, Stine

المصدر: Child Psychiatry and Human Development

الوصف: Among youth in foster care (N = 303, aged 11–17 years), we investigated prevalence of internalizing symptoms; associations between symptom level and maltreatment types and numbers; and the interaction between gender and maltreatment, on internalizing symptoms. Youth completed Spence Children Anxiety Scale, Short Mood Feelings Questionnaire, and Child and Adolescent Trauma Screen. Compared to community samples, symptom levels above clinical cut-off was more frequent, with social- and generalized anxiety (ES = 0.78–0.88) being most prevalent among youth in foster care. Girls reported more internalizing symptoms (ES = 0.59–0.93). Sexual abuse and neglect were associated with a broader range of internalizing symptoms (ES = 0.35–0.64). Increased incidence of maltreatment was associated with increased levels of symptoms (ES = 0.21–0.22). Associations between maltreatment and symptom level were stronger for girls. This study stresses the importance of broad screening of maltreatment and internalizing symptoms to meet the needs of youth in foster care. ; publishedVersion

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العلاقة: urn:issn:0009-398X; https://hdl.handle.net/11250/2757981Test; https://doi.org/10.1007/s10578-020-01118-xTest; cristin:1890740; Child Psychiatry and Human Development.

الإتاحة: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10578-020-01118-xTest
https://hdl.handle.net/11250/2757981Test

المؤلفون: Fylkesnes, Marte Knag, Larsen, Marit Hjellset, Havnen, Karen J Skaale, Christiansen, Øivin, Lehmann, Stine

المصدر: bcab138 ; The British Journal of Social Work

الوصف: Ensuring that young people in foster care receive the support they need at the right time, is a pressing issue across health- and social services. In this study, we aim to broaden the knowledge base on what constitutes appropriate help and support from the perspective of young people in long-term foster care in Norway. As part of a larger survey, young people in foster care (N = 178) aged eleven to eighteen years provided written accounts on the open-ended question: ‘What advice would you give adults who help young people living in foster care?’. We conducted a systematic content analysis to identify themes and categories across the data. Four main themes were identified: enable participation; build trusting relationships; ensure appropriate follow-up; and cultivate belonging. Participation served as a pivoting point across the themes, as a prerequisite for young people in care to receive the services they need and develop a positive self-relationship. Our findings indicate that services must be tailored to recognise how the strengths and needs of young people in foster care change over time and differ across individuals. Developing practice tools that enhance young people’s participation is therefore paramount, as social workers, foster parents and other adults are crucial to processes of well-being and belonging. ; publishedVersion

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العلاقة: urn:issn:0045-3102; https://hdl.handle.net/11250/2768777Test; https://doi.org/10.1093/bjsw/bcab138Test; cristin:1923591; The British Journal of Social Work. 2021, bcab138.

الإتاحة: https://doi.org/10.1093/bjsw/bcab138Test
https://hdl.handle.net/11250/2768777Test

المؤلفون: Larsen, Marit Hjellset, Baste, Valborg, Bjørknes, Ragnhild, Breivik, Kyrre, Myrvold, Trine, Lehmann, Stine

المصدر: Child & Family Social Work ; 884-894 ; 25 ; 4

الوصف: The measurement of user experience has gained international attention as a tool for improving quality of care. Because foster families have a high need for service support, we examined quality of care from the foster parent's perspective and associated characteristics. We collected information about type and frequency of service use in the last 2 years and standardized measures of user‐reported experiences and outcomes from foster parents of youths aged 11–18 years in Norway (N = 290). We analysed the data using descriptive statistics, independent samples t‐tests and multiple regressions. Overall, foster parents had positive service experiences, and around half reported improvement in youth condition and function compared with before the service contact. The foster parents gave similar evaluations of child welfare services and specialized mental health services but indicated different strengths and weaknesses of the providers. Younger age, more frequent service contact and less waiting time were associated with positive service experiences, while less mental health problems and fewer years in current foster home were related to positive perceptions of outcomes. Our results indicate focus areas for increasing quality of care from the user perspective, for example, sharing information, cooperation between services, having frequent enough service contact and reducing waiting time. ; publishedVersion

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العلاقة: urn:issn:1356-7500; https://hdl.handle.net/11250/2727533Test; https://doi.org/10.1111/cfs.12773Test; cristin:1820919

الإتاحة: https://doi.org/10.1111/cfs.12773Test
https://hdl.handle.net/11250/2727533Test

المؤلفون: Larsen, Marit Hjellset, Goemans, Anouk, Baste, Valborg, Lehmann, Stine

المصدر: Quality of Life Research ; 543–554 ; 30

الوصف: Purpose Few studies have investigated possible predictors of positive outcomes for youths in foster care. The aim of this prospective follow-up study was to examine quality of life (QoL) among youths in foster care and to assess whether contextual and child factors predicted QoL. Methods Online questionnaires were completed by carers in Norway in 2012 (T1, n = 236, child age 6–12 years) and by youths and carers in 2017 (T2, n = 405, youth age 11–18 years). We received responses on 116 of the youths at both T1 and T2, and our final sample consisted of 525 youths with responses from T1 and/or T2. Child welfare caseworkers reported preplacement maltreatment and service use at T1. We assessed mental health and prosocial behavior at T1 by having carers complete the Strength and Difficulties Questionnaire and QoL at T2 with youth-reported KIDSCREEN-27. We analyzed the data using descriptive statistics, t-tests and multiple linear regressions, and we used multiple imputation to handle missing data. Results Youths in foster care had lower QoL across all dimensions compared to a Swedish general youth sample. QoL scores among our sample were similar to Norwegian youths with ill or substance abusing parents and to European norm data. Youths reported the highest QoL scores on the parent relations and autonomy dimension. Male gender, younger age, kinship care and prosocial behavior five years earlier predicted higher QoL. Conclusion Similar to other at-risk youths, youths in foster care seem to have lower QoL than the general Scandinavian population. Despite early adversities, they had good relations with their current carers. Adolescent girls seem especially vulnerable to low QoL and might need extra support to have good lives in foster care. ; publishedVersion

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العلاقة: urn:issn:0962-9343; https://hdl.handle.net/11250/2729239Test; https://doi.org/10.1007/s11136-020-02641-zTest; cristin:1834988; Quality of Life Research. 2021, 30, 543–554

الإتاحة: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11136-020-02641-zTest
https://hdl.handle.net/11250/2729239Test

المؤلفون: Vedaa, Øystein, Mørland, Erik, Larsen, Marit, Harris, Anette, Erevik, Eilin, Sivertsen, Børge, Bjorvatn, Bjørn, Waage, Siri, Pallesen, Ståle

المصدر: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 2017 Jun 01. 59(6), 522-527.

الوصول الحر: https://www.jstor.org/stable/48509588Test

المؤلفون: Heimli, Oda Marie, Askeland, Kristin Gärtner, Larsen, Marit Hjellset, Kvestad, Ingrid, Bøe, Tormod

مصطلحات موضوعية: FOS: Psychology, Child welfare, HRQoL, Social Work, Social Psychology, Sociology, Social Psychology and Interaction, Quality of Life, Psychology, KIDSCREEN-27, Social and Behavioral Sciences, Unaccompanied refugee minors, FOS: Sociology

الوصف: Adjusting to a new culture and context in a new environment can be challenging, especially for unaccompanied refugee minors (Makarova et al., 2021). Despite being exposed to adversities, many URMs show resilience and strength (Keles et al., 2018). This positive functioning can be related to subjective well-being (Birman et al., 2014). There is, however, a lack of knowledge about URMs’ well-being and quality of life. Quality of life is considered a complex concept, and it can often be understood as happiness or lack thereof (World Health Organization, 2012). Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) is a measure of a person’s perception of their physical and mental health, which gives an understanding of their quality of life (World Health Organization, 2012). It is considered a concept of well-being where health is a state, instead of well-being as an absence of disease. It is increasingly used in population health research because it can identify health disparities in different subgroups of the population (Brand et al., 2017). This article aims to gain more knowledge about the HRQoL reported by a group of URMs, and how this relates to their reported depressive symptoms, and post-traumatic symptoms, and examine the association between health-related quality of life, and known protective characteristics such as gender and contact with family in the home country.

الوصول الحر: https://explore.openaire.eu/search/publication?articleId=doi_________::cf0a5ea9bd31769dbec09a54a3519a80Test

المؤلفون: Larsen, Marit Elfström

الإتاحة: http://hdl.handle.net/11250/2627906Test