Search for dissertations about: "medical students"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 236 swedish dissertations containing the words medical students.

  2. 1. Perceptions of disease. Values and attitudes of patients and medical students

    Author : Annika Brorsson; Malmö Institutionen för kliniska vetenskaper; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; values; risk factor; autonomy; Attitudes; consultation; disability; disease; family history; family medicine; fear; identity; illness; medical education; medical students; patient-centred; qualitative method; primary care; Social medicine; Socialmedicin; samhällsmedicin;

    Abstract : During the 20th century, the development of biomedical knowledge and the demographical changes have increased the needs and demands for health care in industrialised countries. Illness without evidence of disease and fear of disease are often the reasons for seeking medical care. READ MORE

  4. 2. It's just a job : a new generation of physicians dealing with career and work ideals

    Author : Saima Diderichsen; Katarina Hamberg; Eva E Johansson; Petra Verdonk; Gunnel Hensing; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Medical students; junior doctors; gender perspective; medical education; graduate medical education; professional identity; career choice; gender discrimination; mixed methods; Family Medicine; allmänmedicin;

    Abstract : Background: Today, women constitute about half of medical students. However, women are still underrepresented in prestigious specialties such as surgery. Some suggest that this could be explained by women being more oriented towards work-life balance. READ MORE

  5. 3. The Phenomenon of Ragging : Violence among University students in Sri Lanka

    Author : Ayanthi Wickramasinghe; Birgitta Essén; Pia Axemo; Päivi Honkatukia; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; hazing; harassment; abuse; violence; university students; public health; South Asia; Students; Depression; Mental health; Medicinsk vetenskap; Medical Science;

    Abstract : Ragging is an initiation ritual carried out in Sri Lankan universities, where new students are harassed by senior students. This practice has severe adverse consequences including depression, increased university dropouts and suicide. Although this is a significant public health problem and a burden on the country, research on ragging is scarce. READ MORE

  6. 4. Introduction of School-Based HPV Vaccination in Sweden : Knowledge and Attitudes among Youth, Parents, and Staff

    Author : Maria Gottvall; Tanja Tydén; Margareta Larsson; Anna T Höglund; Elisabeth Faxelid; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Human papillomavirus; HPV; cervical cancer; vaccination; condom use; adolescents; school-nurses; parents; knowledge; attitudes; intervention; Medicinsk vetenskap; Medical Science;

    Abstract : The overall aim of this thesis is to provide a better understanding of knowledge, attitudes, consent, and decision-making regarding Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination, seen from the perspectives of concerned parties – high school students, school nurses, and parents.Two quantitative studies were performed: one descriptive cross-sectional study and one quasi-experimental intervention study. READ MORE

  7. 5. Radiography in Practice : Work and Learning in Medical Imaging

    Author : Lise-Lott Lundvall; Madeleine Abrandt Dahlgren; Staffan Wirell; Nils Dahlström; Lars Svensson; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES;

    Abstract : Those following the profession of radiographer mainly work in the healthcare sector, with image production in medical imaging or with radiotherapy treatments. Radiographers are responsible for patient care and handling technology in this profession al field. READ MORE