Search for dissertations about: "Åsa Norman"

Found 2 swedish dissertations containing the words Åsa Norman.

  2. 1. Parental support to promote children's dietary and physical activity behaviours in disadvantaged settings

    Author : Åsa Norman; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Background: A clear socioeconomic gradient in prevalence of childhood overweight and obesity exists in Sweden whereby children with low socioeconomic status (SES) have higher rates. Parents are an important target group for interventions to promote healthy behaviours and prevent unhealthy weight development in children. READ MORE

  4. 2. Supporting healthy movement behaviours in people with metabolic risk, prediabetes, or type 2 diabetes in primary health care

    Author : Kristina Larsson; Maria Hagströmer; Jenny Rossen; Unn-Britt Johansson; Åsa Norman; Stephanie Bonn; Sophiahemmet Högskola; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES;

    Abstract : The overall aim of this thesis was to investigate if a pedometer-based intervention inthe primary health care setting can support people with prediabetes or type 2 diabetestowards healthier movement behaviours. Moreover, health care professionals’experiences of supporting people with metabolic risk factors to increase theirphysical activity were explored. READ MORE