Search for dissertations about: "Fertility decision-making"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 12 swedish dissertations containing the words Fertility decision-making.

  2. 1. A matter of difference?: Family planning and gendered discourses on sexuality and reproductive decision-making among black and white Zimbabweans

    Author : Ane Marie Ørbø Kirkegaard; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Rhodesia; Zimbabwe; fertility; reproductive behaviour; reproductive decision-making; gender; population policy; racialised sexuality; HIV Aids; family planning; feminism; Africa; discourse; masculinity; patriarchy; contraception;

    Abstract : Based on field and archival research, the thesis explores reproductive decision-making in contemporary Zimbabwe, as well as the historical background of current discourses on sexuality and reproduction. Zimbabwe (Southern Rhodesia) was created and structured by a European Imperial diaspora, based on racialised patriarchal structures of control. READ MORE

  4. 2. Fertility and HIV infection : fertility decision-making challenges of mutually- disclosed discordant couples and young people

    Author : Jolly Beyeza-Kashesya; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Young people; HIV-infected; HIV discordant couples; Fertility decision-making; Uganda;

    Abstract : Background: Sexuality and reproduction in mature generalised HIV epidemics pose significant dilemma to both HIV infected and negative people. Sexually active young people and HIV serodiscordant couples are faced with difficult decision-making about procreation and HIV transmission. READ MORE

  5. 3. Welfare, Security and the Level of Fertility: A Global Analysis, 1985 and 1995

    Author : Edgar Iglesias; Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Social and economic history; female-male inequalities.; breastfeeding; marriage; fertility; contraceptive use; Ekonomisk och social historia;

    Abstract : Aims: This study aims to find an explanation for differentials in the level of fertility through the analysis of the recent data of seventy-eight developed and developing countries. The main approach adopted is the specification of a macroeconomic interdependent model testing hypotheses within an institutional point of view. READ MORE

  6. 4. Integrating legumes in mixed crop-livestock systems in east Africa: Farmers' perceptions, ecosystem services and support for decision making

    Author : Tarirai Muoni; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; []
    Keywords : LANTBRUKSVETENSKAPER; AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES;

    Abstract : Challenges faced by smallholder farmers in east Africa include limited access to inputs, small farm sizes, and erratic rainfall patterns. Legume intensification and species diversification have been recommended for improving food and nutritional security, controlling soil erosion, improving soil fertility, supplying income and providing fuel. READ MORE

  7. 5. Timing parenthood : Independence, family and ideals of life

    Author : Disa Bergnéhr; Gunilla Halldén; Ann Phoenix; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; fertility; postponed parenthood; timing parenthood; family formation; ideals of life; independence; belonging; risk; discourse analysis; focus group method.; fertilitet; uppskjutet barnafödande; tid för föräldraskap; familjebildning; livsideal; oberoende; tillhörighet; risk; diskursanalys; fokusgruppsmetod.; Children; Barn;

    Abstract : Föreliggande arbete är en kvalitativ studie som behandlar valet att bli förälder. Det som undersöks är svenska unga vuxnas samtal kring när tiden är rätt för att bli förälder, livet som förälder kontra livet utan barn, det ideala livet, det goda föräldraskapet och en bra barndom. READ MORE