Search for dissertations about: "treatment-seeking"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 22 swedish dissertations containing the word treatment-seeking.

2. 1. Characteristics and Processes of Treatment Seeking for Alcohol Problems -findings from epidemiological and qualitative studies

   Author : Annika Jakobsson; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : Alcohol problems; Treatment seeking; Personality; Gender perspective;

   Abstract : Background: Alcohol use and misuse are related to several physical, mental, and social harms in Sweden. Early identification of risky alcohol consumption followed by appropriate intervention can lead to decreased alcohol consumption and prevention of aggravation. READ MORE

4. 2. Penile carcinoma : from first symptom to sexual function and life satisfaction following organ-sparing laser treatment

   Author : Elisabet [Elisabeth] Skeppner; Jan-Erik Johansson; Torgny Windahl; Kerstin Sjögren Fugl-Meyer; Hans Hedelin; Örebro universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Penile carcinoma; sexuality; life satisfaction; treatment-seeking; sexual function; Sexual dysfunction; delay; organ-sparing; Surgery; Kirurgi;

   Abstract : The overall aim of this thesis was to describe how patients with penile carcinoma experienced their symptoms, treatment seeking and the impact of the diagnosis and treatment on sexual function, sexual activity and life satisfaction. The thesis contains two studies of patients treated with organ-sparing laser therapy, a retrospective study (Papers II and III) of 46 patients treated between 1986-2000 and a prospective study (Papers I and IV) of 50 patients between 2005 and 2009 and additional 34 partners. READ MORE

5. 3. Urinary incontinence : prevalence, treatment seeking behaviour, experiences, and perceptions among persons with and without urinary leakage

   Author : Gunnel Andersson; Jan-Erik Johansson; Kerstin Nilsson; Eva Sahlberg-Blom; Eva Samuelsson; Örebro universitet; []
   Keywords : LANTBRUKSVETENSKAPER; AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; UI; prevalence; impact on daily life; healthcare-seeking; cultural study; Medicine; Medicin; Surgery; Kirurgi; Surgery; Kirurgi;

   Abstract : The overall aim of this thesis is to describe urinary incontinence (UI) from a population perspective and to describe experiences and perceptions of UI from an individual perspective. This includes assessing the prevalence of urinary incontinence as well as describing treatment seeking and experiences of living with UI. READ MORE

6. 4. 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

7. 5. Effects of exercise on alcohol use disorders

   Author : Victoria Gunillasdotter; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Background: Alcohol use disorders are common, yet highly undertreated. Major barriers for not seeking treatment are stigma, lack of problem awareness, and the desire to self-manage the problem. READ MORE