Abuse: a risk factor for low birth weight? A systematic review and meta-analysis

CC Murphy, B Schei, TL Myhr, J Du Mont - Cmaj, 2001 - Can Med Assoc
Background: Abuse during pregnancy is considered to be a potentially modifiable risk factor
for low birth weight (LBW). We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to …

Update of the fracture risk prediction tool FRAX: a systematic review of potential cohorts and analysis plan

…, ES Orwoll, JA Pasco, F Rivadeneira, B Schei… - Osteoporosis …, 2022 - Springer
We describe the collection of cohorts together with the analysis plan for an update of the
fracture risk prediction tool FRAX with respect to current and novel risk factors. The resource …

Pelvic floor muscle training during pregnancy to prevent urinary incontinence: a single-blind randomized controlled trial

S Mørkved, K Bø, B Schei, KÅ Salvesen - Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2003 - Elsevier
OBJECTIVE: Urinary incontinence is a chronic health complaint that severely reduces quality
of life. Pregnancy and vaginal delivery are main risk factors in the development of urinary …

Emotional, physical, and sexual abuse in patients visiting gynaecology clinics: a Nordic cross-sectional study

B Wijma, B Schei, K Swahnberg, M Hilden, K Offerdal… - The Lancet, 2003 - thelancet.com
Background Abuse against women causes much suffering for individuals and is a major
concern for society. We aimed to estimate the prevalence of three types of abuse in patients …

Fear of childbirth and risk of cesarean delivery: a cohort study in six European countries

…, H Karro, H Kristjansdottir, AM Schroll, B Schei… - Birth, 2015 - Wiley Online Library
Background Few studies have examined the mode of birth among women with fear of childbirth,
and the results are conflicting. The objective of this study was to assess the association …

Prevalence and associated factors of fear of childbirth in six European countries

M Lukasse, B Schei, EL Ryding… - Sexual & Reproductive …, 2014 - Elsevier
… Author links open overlay panel Mirjam Lukasse a b , Berit Schei b c , … No longing for child
b 0.57 0.57 0.60 … On behalf of the Bidens study group: Principal investigator: Berit Schei. Co-…

Factors related to a negative birth experience–a mixed methods study

L Henriksen, E Grimsrud, B Schei, M Lukasse… - Midwifery, 2017 - Elsevier
Objective this study aimed to explore factors associated with a negative childbirth experience
including descriptions from women themselves. Design we performed a mixed methods …

Fear of childbirth and history of abuse: implications for pregnancy and delivery

…, R Dahloe, I Laache, E Skogvoll, B Schei - Acta obstetricia et …, 2006 - Taylor & Francis
… Grimstad and Schei Citation35 found that women exposed to … Grimstad and Schei found a
14% prevalence of sexual abuse … However, in the study of Grimstad and Schei, the proportion …

Women's experiences of the gynecologic examination: factors associated with discomfort

…, J Langhoff-Roos, B Wijma, B Schei - Acta obstetricia et …, 2003 - Taylor & Francis
Background. The aim of this study was to evaluate how women experience the gynecologic
examination and to assess possible factors associated with experiencing discomfort during …

The impact of child sexual abuse—a study of a random sample of Norwegian students

M Bendixen, KM Muus, B Schei - Child abuse & neglect, 1994 - Elsevier
The long-term impact of child sexual abuse (CSA) has most typically been concentrated on
the psychological outcomes. The aim of the present study was to examine the relationship …