Search for dissertations about: "biopsychosocial perspective"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 28 swedish dissertations containing the words biopsychosocial perspective.
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1. Musculoskeletal pain in primary health care : a biopsychosocial perspective for assessment and treatment
Abstract : Long-term musculoskeletal pain is a large public health problem with serious consequences for both the individual and society. Psychosocial factors have been shown to be good predictors of long-term disability and play an important role in the transition from acute to chronic pain. READ MORE
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2. Predicting health behaviors and health outcomes during pregnancy : A biopsychosocial approach
Abstract : Pregnancy is a major health event. The biomedical perspective alone is unable to predict complications,particularly for nulliparous women. READ MORE
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3. Chemical intolerance : disability and health aspects from a biopsychosocial perspective
Abstract : Background: Chemical intolerance (CI) is a term used for individuals experiencing symptoms triggered by odorous and pungent substances such as perfume, cleaning agents, mold smell and tobacco smoke. The prevalence of CI range from 0.5-52% depending on definition, and it is overrepresented among women. READ MORE
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4. Pain among women : Prospective population studies from a biopsychosocial perspective on pain
Abstract : This thesis focuses on the role of different psychosocial factors in the course of pain over time in a general population sample of women in Sweden. The main aim was to identify and quantify such factors as predictors of pain, pain-related disability and quality of life within a biopsychosocial framework for the understanding of the pain experience over time. READ MORE
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5. A Biopsychosocial and Long Term Perspective on Child Behavioral Problems : Impact of Risk and Resilience
Abstract : Mental health has become a prominent issue in society. Yet, much remains unknown about the etiology of psychiatric disorders. The aim of the present thesis was to investigate the association between biological, psychological and social factors of risk and resilience and behavioral problems in a birth cohort of Swedish children. READ MORE