Search for dissertations about: "Health determinants"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 435 swedish dissertations containing the words Health determinants.

  2. 21. Maternal health and health care in Madhya Pradesh state of India : an exploration using a human rights lens

    Author : Tej Ram Jat; Miguel San Sebastian; Anna-Karin Hurtig; Isabel Goicolea; Karen Marie Moland; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Maternal health; right to health; reproductive and sexual health; Madhya Pradesh; India;

    Abstract : Pregnancy and motherhood are natural processes in the lives of women of reproductive age. These processes are generally considered to be positive and fulfilling experiences. However, for various reasons, many women end up dying as a result of these processes. READ MORE

  4. 22. Between love and fear - determinants of sexual behavior among Ugandan university students

    Author : Anette Agardh; Socialmedicin och global hälsa; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; HIV AIDS; youth; university students; sexual coercion; religion; Uganda; sexual behavior; sexual health; mental health; social capital;

    Abstract : Background: More than half of all new HIV infections in sub-Saharan African countries, including Uganda, occur among young people between the ages of 15 and 24, the most sexually active period of their lives. Understanding the contextual determinants of sexual behavior in this group is crucial in combating the pandemic. READ MORE

  5. 23. E-mental health interventions for informal caregivers : Development with a focus on implementation

    Author : Chelsea Coumoundouros; Joanne Woodford; Louise von Essen; Robbert Sanderman; Carolina Wannheden; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; informal caregiver; e-mental health; mental health; implementation; chronic kidney disease; Hälso- och sjukvårdsforskning; Health Care Research; Psychology; Psykologi; Medicinsk vetenskap; Medical Science;

    Abstract : The four studies within this thesis contributed to the identification of key factors to be considered when designing and implementing e-mental health (e-MH) interventions for informal caregivers. Study I was a mixed-methods systematic review to examine factors related to the effectiveness and implementation of e-MH interventions for informal caregivers of adults with chronic diseases. READ MORE

  6. 24. Price sensitivity and regional variation in health care

    Author : Naimi Johansson; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; health care utilization; health insurance; regional variation; price sensitivity;

    Abstract : Understanding the consequences of current health policy is important in order to design and develop a health care system suitable for future challenges. The purpose of this thesis is to bring evidence on the determinants of regional variation in health care and on individuals’ responsiveness to patient out-of-pocket prices in Sweden. READ MORE

  7. 25. Life Strategies, Work and Health in People with Usher Syndrome

    Author : Mattias Ehn; Claes Möller; Agneta Anderzén Carlsson; Kerstin Möller; Berth Danermark; Moa Wahlqvist; Lene Martin; Örebro universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Deafblindnesss; health; life strategies; lived experience; Usher syndrome; work;

    Abstract : Introduction: People with Usher syndrome (USH) have an inherited disorder causing congenital deafness or hearing loss combined with progressive vision loss and, in some cases, balance problems. Previous research has shown that people with USH have poor physical and psychological health. READ MORE