Publications by authors named "B Schei"

Unlabelled: This population study investigated the association between birth characteristics and fracture risk in 11,099 young adults (aged 19-54 years). Our findings indicate that birth weight, gestational age, and birth weight for gestational age were not associated with fractures in the wrist, humerus, hip, and spine in this population.

Purpose: Skeletal development starts during fetal life, and it is estimated that most bone formation occurs in the 3rd trimester.

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: 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 Centers (SACs) in Norway offers psychosocial support, however, this support varies across SACs and its efficacy has not been researched. The Early Intervention after Rape (EIR) study is a multisite randomized controlled trial designed to assess the efficacy and effectiveness of training SAC nurses and social workers to deliver a modified version of prolonged exposure therapy shortly after rape.

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Objective: To understand barriers and facilitators for participation in digital IPV screening and a digital supportive intervention among pregnant women.

Methods: Pregnant women attending standard antenatal care in the Region of Southern Denmark were systematically screened for IPV through a digital questionnaire. Those who screened positive were offered 3-6 video consultations with midwives and access to safety planning app.

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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 occurrence varies widely and assessing the problem using standardized tools in different contexts is needed.

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Article Synopsis
  • Rape can cause a lot of trauma and can lead to something called PTSD. A study looked at a type of therapy called modified prolonged exposure (mPE) to help women after a sexual assault and prevent PTSD.
  • The study involved three centers in Norway, where women received help within 72 hours after the assault, and some participated in the new therapy while others received standard treatment.
  • Out of 235 women who visited the centers, 22 took part in the study, and results showed that most participants finished their therapy and the new mPE treatment was delivered successfully.
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