Search for dissertations about: "Trichomonas"

Found 5 swedish dissertations containing the word Trichomonas.

  2. 1. Sexual Behaviour and Sexually Transmitted Infections Among Urban Ugandan Youth – Perceptions, Attitudes and Management

    Author : Eva-Britta Råssjö; Elisabeth Darj; Gunilla Lindmark; Gunta Lazdane; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; International health; Adolescents; Uganda; Syndromic approach; STI; VCT for HIV; Safe sex behaviour; Internationell hälsa; Public health science; Folkhälsovetenskap;

    Abstract : The aims of this thesis were to expand the knowledge about sexual and reproductive health among urban Ugandan youths, living in a slum, and to evaluate the national flow-chart for management of the abnormal vaginal discharge (AVD) syndrome in adolescent girls. Data collection included individual interviews, focus-group discussions and clinical investigations with tests for chlamydia trachomatis (CT), neisseria gonorrhoea (NG), trichomonas vaginalis (TV), syphilis, and HIV infection. READ MORE

  4. 2. Sexually transmitted infections and other reproductive tract infections in rural Vietnam : current situation, management and implications for control

    Author : Pham Thi Lan; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Sexually transmitted infections; reproductive tract infections; prevalence; knowledge; perception; attitude; health-seeking pattern; community; healthcare provider; rural; Vietnam;

    Abstract : Background: Sexually transmitted infections (STI) and other reproductive tract infections (RTI) constitute a huge health and economic burden in low-income countries. The infections may result in severe sequelae, particularly in women, and facilitate HIV acquisition and transmission. READ MORE

  5. 3. HIV-1, HIV-2 and other Sexually Transmitted Infections in Guinea-Bissau, West Africa

    Author : Fredrik Månsson; Enheten för infektionssjukdomar; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; HIV-1 HIV-2 Sexually Transmitted Infections Conflict Guinea-Bissau West Africa;

    Abstract : HIV-1 is dominating the global HIV pandemic, while HIV-2 is mainly confined to West Africa. The highest HIV-2 prevalence figures have been reported from Guinea-Bissau. READ MORE

  6. 4. Infections and infectious related morbidity during pregnancy : short and long-term effects

    Author : Susanne Buchmayer; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : The aim of this thesis was to elucidate the association between infections during pregnancy and risks of miscarriage, preterm delivery and later development of autism. We identified 60 755 women with singleton births between 1973 and 2000 in the counties of Uppsala and Gävleborg who had a Pap smear taken during pregnancy. READ MORE

  7. 5. Management of reproductive tract infections among health providers and in the community in Lao People's Democratic Republic

    Author : Amphoy Sihavong; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Reproductive tract infection; prevalence; syndromic case management; antimicrobial self-medication; community; perception; treatment-seeking behaviour; competence; health provider; Lao PDR;

    Abstract : Background: Reproductive tract infections (RTI), including sexually transmitted infections (STI) constitute an important health threat, both directly and through their potential effect in facilitating HIV transmission. Creating community awareness of RTI/STI and how to prevent them is essential in minimising their spread. READ MORE