Search for dissertations about: "Dissertations on Adolescent Health Care"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 17 swedish dissertations containing the words Dissertations on Adolescent Health Care.

2. 11. 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

4. 12. Epidemiology of child psychiatric disorders in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

   Author : Menelik Desta; Bruno Hägglöf; Marianne Cederblad; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Children; Developing country; Psychopathology; Correlates; Child and adolescent psychiatry; Barn- och ungdomspsykiatri;

   Abstract : Although mental disorders are common among children all over the world, information on the extent and types of child psychiatric disorders in Ethiopia is extremely limited. A study was conducted in an urban setting of Ethiopia to look at the prevalence of child psychiatric disorders and their correlates. A two-phase survey was performed. READ MORE

5. 13. Adolescents with Depression Followed up : Prognostic Significance of Somatic Symptoms and Their Need of In-Patient Care

   Author : Hannes Bohman; Anne-Liis von Knorring; Lars von Knorring; Gunilla Olsson; Bruno Hägglöf; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Child and Youth Psychiatry; Barn- och ungdomspsykiatri;

   Abstract : A dualist approach that distinguishes between mind and body is still the norm in Western medicine. Although we now know that physical and mental health are related in adults, little is known about if, or with what mechanisms, mental illnesses or depression early in life, will affect future physical and psychological health. READ MORE

6. 14. Effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of indicated preventive interventions for depression in adolescents : An application of health economics methods

   Author : Richard Ssegonja; Anna Sarkadi; Inna Feldman; Sophie Langenskiöld; Ulf Jonsson; Jeffrey Hoch; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : Health economics; adolescent depression; indicated prevention; direct costs; Markov models; welfare burden;

   Abstract : Unipolar depressive disorders are commonly encountered conditions in clinical practice with about 25% reporting their first episode during adolescence. Longitudinal studies show adolescent depression to be associated with an increased risk of mental illness in adulthood, healthcare usage, poor educational outcomes, unemployment, and dependency on welfare recipiency. READ MORE

7. 15. Anaemia in women of reproductive age in Tanzania : A study in Dar es Salaam

   Author : Siriel Nanzia Massawe; Per Bergsjø; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Obstetrics and gynaecology; pregnancy; iron deficiency; intervention; Obstetrik och kvinnosjukdomar; Obstetrics and women s diseases; Obstetrik och kvinnosjukdomar; Obstetrics and Gynaecology; obstetrik och gynekologi;

   Abstract : The overall aims of the study were to determine the prevalence of anaemia in women of reproductive age and to investigate the underlying causes, as well as assess the effectiveness of antenatal care (ANC) interventions for anaemia prevention. Consecutive pregnant women booking for ANC (n=2235) were screened for anaemia, followed up and screened again late in pregnancy. READ MORE