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2. 1. Socioeconomic differences in myocardial infarction risk : epidemiological analyses of causes and mechanisms

   Author : Johan Hallqvist; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : myocardial infarction; socioeconomic factors; job strain; smoking; physicalactivity; incidence; time trends; interaction; case-crossover.;

   Abstract : This thesis investigates the seize of the socioeconomic differences in risk of acute myocardial infarction (AMI), the time trends in incidence in different socioeconomic groups, and explores some mechanisms generating the socioeconomic gradient. Three different types of mechanisms were considered: causal chains, interaction or susceptibility, and triggering mechanisms. READ MORE

4. 2. Healthcare and patient factors affecting sick leave : From a primary health care perspective

   Author : Lars Carlsson; Thorne Wallman; Johan Hallqvist; Catharina Gutavsson; Urban Janlert; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Sick leave; rehabilitation; return to work; primary health care; randomised controlled trial; focus-group discussions; motivation; Allmänmedicin; Family Medicine;

   Abstract : Background: For indeterminate reasons, there have been major variations in sick leave in Sweden, and many physicians have perceived sick leave assignments as burdensome.Aim: To gain more knowledge and understanding, from a perspective of primary health care, about factors in health care and patients that affect sick leave. READ MORE

5. 3. Cultural activities and health : Singer, patient, and healthcare staff perspectives. From feelings to biology

   Author : Christina Grape Viding; Eva Bojner Horwitz; Töres Theorell; Walter Osika; Johan Hallqvist; Camilla Kylin; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : arts; burnout; cultural activities; focus groups; health; healthcare staff; joy; singers; stress; wellbeing; women; Family Medicine; Allmänmedicin; Medicinsk vetenskap; Medical Science;

   Abstract : Objectives. The aim of this thesis was to explore and illuminate possible associations between various cultural activities and assessments of well-being, health, stress and emotions in a didactic setting and healthcare settings for singers, patients, and healthcare staff. Material and methods. READ MORE

6. 4. Substance Use and Violence : Influence of Alcohol, Illicit Drugs and Anabolic Androgenic Steroids on Violent Crime and Self-directed Violence

   Author : Lena Lundholm; Ingemar Thiblin; Ulrika Haggård; Claudia Fahlke; Johan Hallqvist; Tom Palmstierna; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Substance abuse; violent crime; violent suicide; anabolic androgenic steroids;

   Abstract : Interpersonal violence and suicide are major health concerns, leading to premature death, extensive human suffering and staggering monetary costs. Although violent behaviour has multiple causes, it is well known that acute substance intake and abuse increase the risks of both interpersonal and self-directed violence. READ MORE

7. 5. Diabetes Mellitus at the Time for Diagnosis : Studies on Prognostic Factors

   Author : Mats Martinell; Jan Stålhammar; Johan Hallqvist; Mozhgan Dorkhan; Claes-Göran Östenson; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; New-onset Diabetes Mellitus; socioeconomic position; epidemiology; diabetes complications; diabetic retinopathy; cellular immunology; diabetes classification; type 2 diabetes; latent autoimmune diabetes in adults LADA ; type 1 diabetes; Allmänmedicin; Family Medicine; Endokrinologi och Diabetologi; Endocrinology and Diabetology;

   Abstract : The aim for this thesis was to identify prognostic factors for chronic diabetes complications that exist at the time of diabetes diagnosis.Low level of education (... READ MORE