Vegard Skogen

Biographic Data

ID6353209
NAMEVegard Skogen
GIVEN NAMESVegard
FAMILY NAMESkogen
SIGNATURESKOGEN V
AFFILIATIONSUiT The Arctic University of Norway
ORCID0000-0003-3933-9055
VERIFIEDYes
TOTAL WORKS6
TOTAL CITATIONS2
WORKS AS AUTHOR6
WORKS AS EDITOR0
FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR2016
LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR2024
H-INDEX1

  • Prevalence of mental distress and factors associated with symptoms of major depression among people living with HIV in Norway

    Open AccessVegard Skogen, Ranveig Langseth et al.ARTICLEAIDS Care2024

    For people living with HIV (PLHIV) who can access lifesaving treatment, HIV has become a chronic lifelong condition; however, PLHIV have more mental and somatic comorbidities than their HIV-negative peers. In this cross-sectional study, we assessed the prevalence of mental distress and identified factors associated with major depression among 244 well-treated PLHIV residing in Norway. Participants completed validated questionnaires covering menta…

  • HIV Testing and Treatment among HIV-Positive Men who have Sex with Men (MSM) Living in Russia

    Open AccessRigmor C Berg, Vegard Skogen et al.ARTICLEAIDS and Behavior2024

    We examined changes in HIV testing and medical care among men who have sex with men (MSM) in Russia. Data come from the 2010 and 2017 waves of the European MSM Internet Survey. From 2010 to 2017 there was an increase in the proportion who had ever received an HIV test (+ 11.2%), had tested for HIV in the last year (+ 2.1%), had ever taken antiretroviral therapy (ART) (+ 31.9), were currently taking ART (+ 31.5%), and had an undetectable viral loa…

  • Chemsex Among Men Who Have Sex With Men

    Open AccessEirik Amundsen, Ashley Elizabeth Muller et al.ARTICLEJournal of Homosexuality2023Cited by: 2References: 2

    Chemsex refers to the use of psychoactive substances with sex. We carried out a systematic scoping review of methodological characteristics of chemsex research among men who have sex with men (MSM), published between 2010 and 2020. For inclusion, chemsex had to be the main focus, and studies had to specify GHB/GBL, stimulant (amphetamine, crystal meth, ecstasy/MDMA, cathinones, cocaine) and/or ketamine use with sex as a variable. From 7055 titles…

  • Prevalence and predictors of fatigue among people living with HIV in Norway

    Open AccessRanveig Langseth, Rigmor C Berg et al.ARTICLEAIDS Care2022

    Fatigue is the most commonly noted symptom among people living with human immunodeficiency virus (PLHIV). The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence and predictors of fatigue among PLHIV in Norway. Two hundred and forty-four people were recruited from two hospitals to participate in a survey, which contained seven instruments used to investigate mental health, addiction, quality of life, and fatigue. More than a third of the particip…

  • A national intercalated medical student research program – student perceptions, satisfaction, and factors associated with pursuing a PhD

    Open AccessMarie Søfteland Sandvei, Geir Jacobsen et al.ARTICLEMedical Education Online2022

    The high degree of satisfaction with the national MSRP among undergraduate students has prevailed since the inception in 2002. By far, the program has also met its goal to increase the number of aspiring physician-scientists. However, to maintain that goal over time, adequate and personal supervision is a prerequisite

  • Predictors of HIV Risk Behaviors Among a National Sample of Russian Men Who Have Sex with Men

    Open AccessRigmor C Berg, Vegard Skogen et al.ARTICLEAIDS and Behavior2016