Search for dissertations about: "Karin Sundström"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 14 swedish dissertations containing the words Karin Sundström.

2. 1. Existentiell ensamhet hos sköra äldre personer : vårdpersonals och volontärers erfarenheter och behov av stöd

   Author : Malin Sundström; Anna-Karin Edberg; Kerstin Blomqvist; Rämgård Margareta; Karin Josefsson; Högskolan Kristianstad; []
   Keywords : MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; Existentiell ensamhet; Sköra äldre personer; Vårdpersonal; Volontärer; Frivilligorganisationer; Enhetschefer; Vårdkontext; Stöd; Intervjuer; Case study; Innehållsanalys; Enkätstudie;

   Abstract : The overall aim of the thesis was to explore healthcare professionals’ and volunteers’ experiences of encountering older persons’ existential loneliness, the significance of the care context, and first-line managers’ view of support. Three of the studies were qualitative with a descriptive design (studies I–III) and the fourth was quantitative with a cross-sectional design (Study IV). READ MORE

4. 2. Polycystic ovary syndrome and pregnancy complications : Focus on hyperandrogenism and comorbidity

   Author : Ragnheiður Valdimarsdóttir; Inger Sundström Poromaa; Anna-Karin Wikström; Karin Pettersson; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Polycystic ovary syndrome; PCOS; epidemiology; pregnancy complications; anti-Müllerian hormone; AMH; testosterone; preeclampsia; gestational diabetes mellitus; GDM; Obstetrik och gynekologi; Obstetrics and Gynaecology;

   Abstract : Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder among women, affecting their lives in many ways. PCOS is characterised by ovulatory dysfunction, polycystic ovary morphology and hyperandrogenism, either clinical or biochemical. Women with PCOS face a higher risk of obstetric complications than women without PCOS. READ MORE

5. 3. Human papillomavirus test and vaccination : impact on cervical cancer screening and prevention

   Author : Karin Sundström; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the world’s most common sexually transmitted infection and its consequence cervical cancer is one of the world’s most common cancer forms. Revolutionary advances in HPV testing and HPV vaccination have the potential to radically change women’s health. READ MORE

6. 4. Of voles and men : novel Hantavirus in vitro models

   Author : Karin Sundström; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : Hantavirus-infection can cause severe disease in humans, with up to 40% case fatalities. Presently, no therapeutics or prophylaxis against hantaviral illness exists. The mechanisms underlying the onset of symptoms and the following pathogenesis are not fully known. READ MORE

7. 5. Watchdogs or Lapdogs? : National Human Rights Institutions in Africa

   Author : Karin Sundström; Jonas Tallberg; Thomas Sommerer; Sonia Cardenas; Stockholms universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; national human rights institution; NHRI; Ombudsman; human rights; Africa; Namibia; South Africa; diffusion; democracy; international organizations; Paris Principles; nationell institution för mänskliga rättigheter; mänskliga rättigheter; Afrika; Namibia; Sydafrika; diffusion; demokrati; ombudsman; internationella organisationer; Parisprinciperna; statsvetenskap; Political Science;

   Abstract : National human rights institutions (NHRIs) have important roles to play for the protection, promotion, and monitoring of human rights. These institutions are set up by governments that have a special role in upholding human rights but at the same time violate these rights. READ MORE