Department of Global Public Health and Primary Care

The Department of Global Public Health and Primary Care (IGS) undertakes research and research training in a wide spectrum of disciplines including: physiotherapy, occupational medicine, epidemiology, social pharmacy, genetic counselling, statistics, nursing, ethics and general practise.

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New study highlights challenges immigrants face in following COVID-19 guidelines in Norway

A recent qualitative study uncovers significant barriers that immigrants in Norway encounter in adhering to COVID-19 infection control measures, shedding light on the need for improved public health strategies and communication.

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Healthworks are talking to a TB patient enrolled in the project.

Granted 12 million NOK to develop better diagnostic methods for tuberculosis

"This will have a huge impact on the health and quality of life of millions of people living in low-resource settings", says Prof. Mustafa about the new grant she has received from RCN.

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Use of drugs and chronic conditions after thyroid cancer

In Norway, approximately 500 new cases of thyroid cancer are diagnosed annually. About half of those diagnosed are less than 50 years old, and females constitute two thirds of the patients. The incidence of thyroid cancer is on the rise both in Norway and worldwide. Fortunately, the prognosis is...

Dissemination

Prevalence and associated factors of alcohol use among primary school going children (6-13 years old) in Mbale District.

The TREAT C-AUD consortium disseminates findings at the 22nd Congress of the International Society for Biomedical Research on Alcoholism (ISBRA) co-hosted by the Asia-Pacific Society for Alcohol and Addiction Research (APSAAR) in their 3rd World Congress on Alcohol and Addictions