Search for dissertations about: "Mental health promotion"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 43 swedish dissertations containing the words Mental health promotion.

  2. 21. A Child-Centred Health Dialogue for the prevention of obesity : Feasibility and evaluation of a structured model for the promotion of a healthy lifestyle in preschool children and their families in the Swedish Child Health Services

    Author : Mariette Derwig; Barns och familjers hälsa; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; child-centred care; child obesity prevention; cost-effectiveness analysis; family-based; health literacy; primary care;

    Abstract : Prevention of childhood obesity with its effects on children’s mental and physical health and well-being is an international public health priority and is suggested to be effective when started early. As Child Health Services lack an evidence-based model, there is the need for development of a low-intensive health promotion model that is feasible and cost-effective in preventing obesity in preschool children. READ MORE

  4. 22. Health and Social Determinants Among Boys and Girls in Sweden : Focusing on Parental Background

    Author : Heidi Carlerby; Katja Gillander Gådin; Anders Knutsson; Eija Viitasara; Ina Borup; Mittuniversitetet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; bullying involvement; discrimination; foreign extraction; gender; WHO-HBSC; intersectional perspective; health risk behaviour; parental background; PSP; SHC; SCOS; socio-demography; mobbning; diskrimination; utländsk härkomst; genus; WHO-HBSC; intersektionalitetsperspektiv; hälsoriskbeteende; föräldrabakgrund; PSP; SHC; SCOS; sociodemografi;

    Abstract : The majority of Swedish boys and girls have good psychosomatic health. Despite that the risk of mental health problems such as nervousness, feeling low and sleeping difficulties has increased steadily in recent decades. READ MORE

  5. 23. Determinants of Depressive Symptoms in Adolescents : The Role of Sexual Harassment and Implications for Preventive Interventions

    Author : Heléne Zetterström Dahlqvist; Katja Gillander Gådin; Evelina Landstedt; Viveka Östberg; Mittuniversitetet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Depressive symptoms; Adolescence; School; Public Health; Sexual harassment; Personal relative affluence; Gender theory; Ecosocial theory; Cognitive-behavioral; Preventive interventions;

    Abstract : Background: Depression is considered the worldwide leading cause of illness and disability in young people and an urgent public health issue. Within the field of public health it is of interest to deepen the understanding of determinants of depressive symptoms (DS) that are possible to address on a political or an organizational level. READ MORE

  6. 24. Physical activity and well-being among adolescents: A public health perspective

    Author : Birna Baldursdottir; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; adolescents; physical activity; depressive symptoms; sleep quality; intervention; pedometer; school setting; public health; health promotion;

    Abstract : Background: Physical activity among adolescents is diminishing and worldwide about 80% of 13–15-year-old adolescents do not meet the public health guidelines of minimum 60 minutes of daily physical activity of at least moderate intensity. This decline in physical activity has serious consequences as lack of physical activity adversely affects physical and mental health. READ MORE

  7. 25. Psychological and physiological effects on Swedish worker’s health when using a health promotion intervention including mechanical massage and mental training - a pilot study

    Author : Jasmin Muller; Anette Ekström; Britt Hedman Ahlström; Jönköping University; []
    Keywords : Alternative; Anxiety; Blood pressure; Complementary; Heart rate; Intervention; Massage; Physical Health; Psychosocial health; Randomized controlled study; Salutogenic theory; Stress; Temperature; Working place;

    Abstract : Introduction:Work-related stress is one of the most challenging issues on workplaces. Reduced ability to relax and recover has been proposed as a key factor behind the increase of stress-related illness among workers. Massage and mental training are two commonly used techniques which may have positive effects on the ability to recover. READ MORE