Search for dissertations about: "Health promotion and breast cancer"
Found 4 swedish dissertations containing the words Health promotion and breast cancer.
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1. Molecular Cytogenetics in Sporadic Breast Cancer
Abstract : In recent time breast cancer has become the most common form of female cancer in the western world. It has been estimated that the lifetime risk of women falling ill from the disease is 10%. The number of patients diagnosed each year has been increasing steadily since the 1970s. READ MORE
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2. Promoting physical activity during and after curative cancer treatment : Assessment, experiences and effect of behaviour change support
Abstract : Aims:The overall aim of this thesis was to increase knowledge about the promotion of physical activity (PA) in patients during and after curative cancer treatment. Methods: Study I investigated agreement between a 7-day diary and the SenseWear Armband mini (SWA) when assessing PA and sedentary time in 65 participants with breast cancer. READ MORE
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3. Women’s participation in mammography screening
Abstract : This dissertation focuses on women’s participation in mammography screening, which is a vital component of early detection and effective management of breast cancer. All Swedish women in the age group of 40-74 receive an invitation by mail at regular intervals of 18-24 months. READ MORE
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4. Voices of fear and safety : women’s ambivalence towards breast cancer and breast health practices in Jordan
Abstract : Background: Although early detection is associated with better prognosis, still, breast malignancies are detected at late stages in Jordan. This thesis aimed to explore women’s and men’s perceptions about breast cancer and breast health in Jordan and to assess the effectiveness of breast health promotion interventions in improving women’s breast health knowledge and practices. READ MORE