Search for dissertations about: "worry"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 124 swedish dissertations containing the word worry.

2. 16. Women's postpartum concerns and midwives' reflection on postpartum care : Studies in Dar es Saalam, Tanzania

   Author : Helen Igobeko Lugina; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Obstetrics and gynaecology; Postpartum; mothers concerns; card sort; interviews; midwives views; midwives role; focus group discussions; grounded theory; Obstetrik och kvinnosjukdomar; Obstetrics and women s diseases; Obstetrik och kvinnosjukdomar; Obstetrics and Gynaecology; obstetrik och gynekologi;

   Abstract : Studies were conducted in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to explore the postpartum concerns of mothers and midwives' views on their role in postpartum care. In the first study, 50 primiparas and 50 multiparas sorted cards in their homes two weeks after childbirth. READ MORE

4. 17. Understanding Comorbid Pain and Emotions : A transdiagnostic approach

   Author : Matilda Wurm; Katja Boersma; Maria Tillfors; Mark A. Lumley; Örebro universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Transdiagnostic approach; musculoskeletal pain; emotions; comorbidity; shared vulnerability model; social factors; gender;

   Abstract : Experiencing pain, including an emotional reaction, is part of being hu­man. Emotional comorbidity is common in pain patients, and corre­lated to higher symptomatology and worse treatment outcome. The shared vulnerability model suggests that many vulnerability and main­taining factors may be involved in both pain and emotional problems. READ MORE

5. 18. Genetic predisposition for cancer : genes and genetic counseling

   Author : Johanna Rantala; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Breast cancer accounts for one third of all female cancer cases worldwide. A hereditary component accounts for 10-15% of all breast and ovarian cancer cases. The overall aim of this thesis is to evaluate and improve genetic diagnostic and genetic counseling in hereditary cancer patients. READ MORE

6. 19. Individualized prostate cancer testing : men's views on participation

   Author : Marie Koitsalu; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Prostate cancer (PCa) is the second most common cancer in men in the world and the fourth most common occurring cancer overall. However, because the harms from testing with prostate-specific antigen (PSA) are considered to outweigh the benefits, no governmental body has yet adopted a PSA-based screening program. READ MORE

7. 20. Distress among Adolescents with Cancer

   Author : Mariann Hedström; Louise von Essen; Anders Kreuger; Gustaf Ljungman; Ulla Qvarnström; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Caring sciences; adolescents; anxiety; cancer; children; depression; distress; staff ratings; positive experiences; well-being; Vårdvetenskap; Caring sciences; Vårdvetenskap;

   Abstract : The primary aim was to investigate the distress perceived by adolescents with cancer treated in paediatric oncology. In Study I, especially distressing events for children/adolescents with cancer were identified by interviews with children/adolescents/parents and nurses. Data were analysed with content analysis. READ MORE