Search for dissertations about: "health psychology"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 414 swedish dissertations containing the words health psychology.

2. 1. E-mental health interventions for informal caregivers : Development with a focus on implementation

   Author : Chelsea Coumoundouros; Joanne Woodford; Louise von Essen; Robbert Sanderman; Carolina Wannheden; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; informal caregiver; e-mental health; mental health; implementation; chronic kidney disease; Hälso- och sjukvårdsforskning; Health Care Research; Psychology; Psykologi; Medicinsk vetenskap; Medical Science;

   Abstract : The four studies within this thesis contributed to the identification of key factors to be considered when designing and implementing e-mental health (e-MH) interventions for informal caregivers. Study I was a mixed-methods systematic review to examine factors related to the effectiveness and implementation of e-MH interventions for informal caregivers of adults with chronic diseases. READ MORE

4. 2. Promoting Air Quality Policy Adoption and Change

   Author : Sakarias Einar Sefik Bank; Ian Kellar; Rosemary McEachan; Greg Marsden; Darryl O'Connor; Pete Coventry; UK University of Leeds School of Psychology; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES;

   Abstract : Air pollution is a localised issue but negatively influences health and finance globally. Conurbations and regional governments struggle to find the best policy solutions to meet air quality limit levels while competing over resources and attempting to secure growth. READ MORE

5. 3. Enhancing Health Among Drug Users in Prison

   Author : Anne H. Berman; Ulf Lundberg; Hans Bergman; James McGuire; Stockholms universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; drug use; prison; screening; auricular acupuncture; cognitive-behavioral treatment; psychiatric co-morbidity; existential issues; health; risk management; Psychology; Psykologi;

   Abstract : Four interrelated studies on drug users in prison are presented within the framework of a proposed model for approaching the enhancement of health for persons that builds on an existential view of prisoners’ needs, as well as the risk management and “good lives” perspectives. Risk management is the major focus in current offender rehabilitation based on research on “what works,” which has shown that focusing treatment on risk factors termed “criminogenic needs,” such as impulsivity, poor family relations and drug abuse, reduces recidivism by 10-15 percentage points. READ MORE

6. 4. Music and risk in an existential and gendered world

   Author : Margareta Bohlin; Soly Erlandsson; Emma Sorbring; Annika Dahlgren Sandberg; Berth Danermark; Högskolan Väst; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Adolescents; Noise; Music; Risk taking behaviour; Gender; Existential theory; Hearing; Youth; Psychology; Psykologi; Adolescents; Youth; Hearing; Existential theory; Gender; Noise; Music; Risk taking behaviour;

   Abstract : Adolescents in Western society often expose themselves to high levels of sound at gyms, rock concerts, discotheques etc. These behaviours are as threatening to young people’s health as more traditional risk behaviours. READ MORE

7. 5. Work stress and overtime work - effects on cortisol, sleep, sleepiness and health

   Author : Anna Dahlgren; Torbjörn Åkerstedt; Göran Kecklund; Mikael Sallinen; Stockholms universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; work stress; overtime work; cortisol; sleep; sleepiness; fatigue; individual differences; within-subjects design; field study; Psychology; Psykologi;

   Abstract : In Sweden the National Bureau of Statistics has reported an increase in stress-related disorders and sleep problems since the mid-1990’s. They also report that the number of hours of overtime worked has increased. READ MORE