Search for dissertations about: "Contraception"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 70 swedish dissertations containing the word Contraception.

2. 1. Teenagers´unintended pregnancies and contraception

   Author : Gabriella Falk; Jan Brynhildsen; Ann-Britt Ivarsson; Lena Marions; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Teenagers; unintended pregnancies; legal abortion; contraceptive counselling; postpartum visit; Chlamydia trachomatis; Tonåringar; oplanerade graviditeter; preventivmedel; preventivmedelsrådgivning; abort; kvalitativ innehållsanalys; Teenagers; adolescents; unintended pregnancies; contraception; contraceptive counselling; induced abortion; qualitative content analysis; Obstetrics and gynaecology; Obstetrik och gynekologi;

   Abstract : Teenage pregnancies are often not intended, and there is a high risk that unintended pregnancies will lead to abortion. The wide-spread availability of Youth Clinics, the subsidizing of contraceptives and the introduction of new and effective contraceptives have failed to lower the abortion rates. READ MORE

4. 2. The Adoption of a New Contraceptive Method – Surveys and Interventions Regarding Emergency Contraception

   Author : Margareta Larsson; Tanja Tydén; Ragnar Westerling; Karin Eurenius; Ian Milsom; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Obstetrics and gynaecology; Abortion applicants; adolescents; induced abortion; contraception; emergency contraception; over-the-counter; knowledge; attitudes; practices; sexual health; community-based; intervention; Obstetrik och kvinnosjukdomar; Obstetrics and women s diseases; Obstetrik och kvinnosjukdomar;

   Abstract : The overall aim of this thesis was to examine the adoption of emergency contraceptive pills (ECP) in Sweden. Two cross-sectional surveys and two quasi-experimental studies were used. READ MORE

5. 3. Factors influencing women´s choice of contraception

   Author : Ingela Lindh; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : Contraception; Epidemiology; Reproductive health; Body Mass Index; Dysmenorrhea; Smoking; Longitudinal; Cross-sectional;

   Abstract : Abstract Factors influencing women’s choice of contraception Ingela Lindh, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg Sweden Aims: To describe contraceptive use and to identify factors influencing women’s use of contraception in order to improve future contraceptive compliance. Methods: Contraceptive use, reproductive health, weight/height and smoking were assessed by postal questionnaires distributed to random samples of 19-year old women resident in Gothenburg, Sweden, born in 1962, 1972 and 1982. READ MORE

6. 4. Hormonal contraception, mood and sexual function

   Author : Cecilia Lundin; Sundström Poromaa Inger; Wikman Anna; Bixo Marie; Gemzell Danielsson Kristina; Hadine Joffe; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : Hormonal contraception; combined oral contraception; mood; sexual function; depression; adverse mood effects;

   Abstract : Hormonal contraceptives (HCs) are used by millions of women worldwide. Apart from their contraceptive effect, they also offer additional health benefits such as decreased menstrual bleedings and amelioration of menstrual-related pain. READ MORE

7. 5. Intimate partner violence in Nicaragua : studies on ending abuse, child growth, and contraception

   Author : Virgilio Mariano Salazar Torres; Ulf Högberg; Ann Öhman; Eliette Valladares; Rachel Jewkes; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Intimate partner violence; IPV; child growth; contraception; pregnancy; Nicaragua; ending abuse; Public health science; Folkhälsovetenskap; folkhälsa; Public health;

   Abstract : Background: Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a pervasive, worldwide public health problem and one of the most common violations of human rights. The aim of this thesis were twofold: (i) to study the process and factors related to ending of IPV of Nicaraguan women and (ii) to examine to what extent IPV exposure is associated with the child linear growth and women’s contraceptive use after pregnancy. READ MORE