Search for dissertations about: "Jerker Liljestrand"

Found 4 swedish dissertations containing the words Jerker Liljestrand.

  2. 1. Maternal morbidity in Mozambique

    Author : Jerker Liljestrand; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

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  4. 2. Intervention for improved newborn feeding and survival where HIV is common : Perceptions and effects of a community-based package for maternal and newborn care in a South African township

    Author : Petrida Ijumba; Lars-Ake Persson; Debra Jackson; Mark Tomlinson; Jerker Liljestrand; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission of HIV; Community Health Workers; Exclusive breastfeeding; Formula feeding; South Africa;

    Abstract : South Africa recently changed infant feeding policy within Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission (PMTCT) of HIV from free formula to recommendation of breastfeeding for all. The country is evaluating the role of Community Health Workers (CHWs) in supporting mothers and newborns. READ MORE

  5. 3. Pre-hospital Barriers to Emergency Obstetric Care : Studies of Maternal Mortality and Near-miss in Bolivia and Guatemala

    Author : Mattias Rööst; Birgitta Essén; Jerker Liljestrand; Veronique Filippi; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : pre-hospital barriers; maternal mortality; near-miss; traditional birth attendants; social marginalization; Bolivia; Guatemala; barreras pre-hospitalarias; mortalidad materna; morbilidad obstétrica severa; parteras tradicionales; marginalización social; Bolivia; Guatemala; MEDICINE; MEDICIN; International Health; Internationell hälsa;

    Abstract : Maternal mortality is a global health concern but inequalities in utilization of maternal health care are not clearly understood. Severe morbidity (near-miss) is receiving increased attention due to methodological difficulties in maternal mortality studies. READ MORE

  6. 4. Prevalence of gender violence : studies of four kinds of abuse in five Nordic countries

    Author : Katarina Swahnberg; Jerker Liljestrand; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Health and Caring Sciences; Hälsovetenskap; MEDICINE;

    Abstract : BackgroundAbuse against women causes much suffering for the individual and is a major public health problem. The general aims of the present studies were I. to validate the NorVold Abuse Questionnaire (NorAQ) in a randomised population sample, and 2. READ MORE