Gunnar A Bjune
Biographic Data
| ID | 248099 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Gunnar A Bjune |
| GIVEN NAMES | Gunnar A |
| FAMILY NAME | Bjune |
| SIGNATURE | BJUNE G A |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 3 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 1 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 3 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2008 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2013 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Hopelessness as a basis for tuberculosis diagnostic delay in the Arkhangelsk region
The main contributing factor to unsuccessful health-seeking behaviour for patients with tuberculosis was identified as "being overpowered by hopelessness." This should be taken into consideration when creating any preventive programs and diagnostic algorithms aimed at increasing knowledge about TB, improving the health system, decreasing alcohol consumption and reducing the poverty of the people in Arkhangelsk
Barriers and facilitators of adherence to TB treatment in patients on concomitant TB and HIV treatment
Health professionals and policy makers should be aware of factors influencing TB treatment in TB/HIV co-infected patients on concomitant treatment for TB and HIV. Our results suggest that provision of food and minimal financial support might facilitate adherence. Counseling might also facilitate adherence, in particular for those who start ART in the early phases of TB treatment, and beliefs related to side-effects and pill burden should be addre…
Perception and Management of Tuberculosis Symptoms in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Management of early tuberculosis (TB) symptoms and adherence to medical treatment are main challenges in controlling TB. The aim of this study is to explore how symptoms of TB are perceived and managed, from the onset of symptoms and during the course of treatment, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. We conducted a qualitative interview study, including 50 in-depth interviews and 2 focus groups, with TB patients, their relatives, and health personnel. We f…
Perception and Management of Tuberculosis Symptoms in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Management of early tuberculosis (TB) symptoms and adherence to medical treatment are main challenges in controlling TB. The aim of this study is to explore how symptoms of TB are perceived and managed, from the onset of symptoms and during the course of treatment, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. We conducted a qualitative interview study, including 50 in-depth interviews and 2 focus groups, with TB patients, their relatives, and health personnel. We f…
Perception and Management of Tuberculosis Symptoms in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Management of early tuberculosis (TB) symptoms and adherence to medical treatment are main challenges in controlling TB. The aim of this study is to explore how symptoms of TB are perceived and managed, from the onset of symptoms and during the course of treatment, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. We conducted a qualitative interview study, including 50 in-depth interviews and 2 focus groups, with TB patients, their relatives, and health personnel. We f…
Barriers and facilitators of adherence to TB treatment in patients on concomitant TB and HIV treatment
Health professionals and policy makers should be aware of factors influencing TB treatment in TB/HIV co-infected patients on concomitant treatment for TB and HIV. Our results suggest that provision of food and minimal financial support might facilitate adherence. Counseling might also facilitate adherence, in particular for those who start ART in the early phases of TB treatment, and beliefs related to side-effects and pill burden should be addre…
Hopelessness as a basis for tuberculosis diagnostic delay in the Arkhangelsk region
The main contributing factor to unsuccessful health-seeking behaviour for patients with tuberculosis was identified as "being overpowered by hopelessness." This should be taken into consideration when creating any preventive programs and diagnostic algorithms aimed at increasing knowledge about TB, improving the health system, decreasing alcohol consumption and reducing the poverty of the people in Arkhangelsk
Medicine (3 works) · Public health (3 works) · Qualitative research (3 works) · Tuberculosis (3 works) · Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology (3 works) · Biostatistics (2 works) · Family medicine (2 works) · Focus group (2 works) · Nursing (2 works) · Pathology (2 works)