Search for dissertations about: "Depression"

Showing result 36 - 40 of 1256 swedish dissertations containing the word Depression.

  2. 36. Is peripartum depression just another depression?

    Author : Åsa Edvinsson; Inger Sundström Poromaa; Jocelien Olivier; Helena Åkerud; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : Obstetrik och gynekologi; Obstetrics and Gynaecology;

    Abstract : Depressive symptoms in pregnancy are common, reported by approximately 20% of pregnant women worldwide. Of these, around 4-7% fulfill the criteria for major depressive episode (MDE).The prevalence rates of MDE seem no different from those in non-pregnant women of childbearing ages, or may even be lower. READ MORE

  4. 37. Subsyndromal Depression in Very Old Persons

    Author : Mikael Ludvigsson; Anna Milberg; Jan Marcusson; Lisa Ekselius; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES;

    Abstract : Background: Subsyndromal depression (SSD) or subthreshold depression is a common affective condition that can be described as depressiveness below the threshold of what is called a syndromal or a major depressive episode. The point prevalence for SSD has been reported to be about 10% in the community, or about two or three times higher than the prevalence for syndromal depression. READ MORE

  5. 38. Screening and Assessment of Distress, Anxiety, and Depression in Cancer Patients

    Author : Annika Thalén-Lindström; Birgitta Johansson; Bengt Glimelius; Pernilla Lagergren; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : Screening and assessment; anxiety; depression; psychosocial intervention; health-related quality of life; hospital anxiety and depression scale; distress thermometer; cancer; Medicinsk vetenskap; Medical Science;

    Abstract : Aims and Methods The overall aim was to evaluate methods of screening and assessment of distress, anxiety, and depression in cancer patients. Further, to evaluate effects of a psychosocial intervention and to explore changes of distress, anxiety, depression, and HRQoL during six months. READ MORE

  6. 39. Depression in late life-prevalence and preventive intervention

    Author : Ingrid Djukanovic; Jörg Carlsson; Ulla Peterson; Ingela Skärsäter; Linnéuniversitetet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Depression; HAD; older people; prevention; retirement; Vårdvetenskap; Caring Science;

    Abstract : BackgroundDepression in older people often goes undetected but has severe consequences on physical health, functioning and quality of life. As the aging population is growing, mental ill-health already is and will continue to be an important public health problem. There is a need for adequate strategies to meet this challenge. READ MORE

  7. 40. Designing online support for families living with depression

    Author : Sigrid Stjernswärd; Malmö högskola; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; e-health; depression; online support; families;

    Abstract : Families living with mental illness experience an added burden and may experience such psychological distress that they require therapeutic intervention. The Internet is used as a daily tool by a growing share of the population worldwide, including for health related matters. READ MORE