Browsing Høgskulen på Vestlandet by Subject "youth"
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Associations of objectively-assessed physical activity and sedentary time with hippocampal grey matter volume in children with overweight/obesity
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)This study investigated physical activity (PA) and sedentary time (SED) in relation to hippocampal gray matter volume (GMV) in pediatric overweight/obesity. Ninety-three children (10 ± 1 year) were classified as overweight, ... -
Physical activity and overweight: Experiences of children and youth in a Norwegian project
(Advances in Physiotherapy, Journal article, 2011-10)Physiotherapists have paid great attention to the problems associated with overweight among children and youth. Clinicians have started programs to support the target group in their efforts to become more physically active, ... -
Trends in the utilization of youth primary healthcare services and psychological distress
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Background Psychological distress among young people is increasing in Northern Europe. According to established healthcare utilization theory, this will create a greater need for youth primary healthcare and subsequently ... -
Youth Experiences of and Views on Un-locked Coercive Placement in Residential Child Care
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)This article explores Norwegian youth experiences of and views on coercive placement in un-locked residential child care institutions. Inspired by Antonovsky’s salutogenic theory, the article discusses factors that make ...