Search for dissertations about: "Generalised Estimating Equations"

Found 4 swedish dissertations containing the words Generalised Estimating Equations.

  1. 1. General practitioners’ antibiotic prescribing practices in Malta : understanding drivers to inform the implementation of a social marketing behaviour change intervention

    Author : Erika A Saliba Gustafsson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Background: Antibiotic resistance is a leading global public health problem and complex challenge. Although a multitude of factors affect its development, antibiotic use is a key driver. In fact, in Europe, a positive correlation between antibiotic use and resistance has been shown. READ MORE

  2. 2. Suicidal behaviour and healthcare use among refugees

    Author : Ridwanul Amin; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Background: Despite higher rates of mental disorders among refugees, there is limited evidence on their risk of suicidal behaviour (suicide attempt and suicide) and how such risk is influenced by differences in country-level structural factors (e.g., the national healthcare and social services, national unemployment rates etc. READ MORE

  3. 3. Why do older adults seek emergency care? The impact of contextual factors, care, health, and social relations

    Author : Mahwish Naseer; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Background: Emergency department (ED) visits are becoming more prevalent globally. EDs provide care for acute health conditions, but some of these visits are driven by needs unmet by primary health care and social care for older adults, indicating ineffective social care and healthcare systems. READ MORE

  4. 4. Sex, drugs and intersecting risks : HIV among people who belong to more than one key population in the United States

    Author : Lina Nerlander; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Background: The HIV epidemic in the United States (US) is mainly concentrated in so-called ‘key populations’ including men who have sex with men (MSM) and people who inject drugs (PWID). In addition, other groups such as people of low socioeconomic status and people belonging to some ethnic minorities have a higher prevalence of HIV. READ MORE