Search for dissertations about: "Per E Gustafsson"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 22 swedish dissertations containing the words Per E Gustafsson.
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1. Psychosocial Stress, Mental Health and Salivary Cortisol in Children and Adolescents
Abstract : Stressful experiences and conditions in childhood influence the health and well-being of the growing individual, and can also confer a long-lasting impact into adult life. Delineating the social, mental and biological aspects of stress in children and adolescents is therefore of great concern for human beings. READ MORE
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2. Identifying Patterns of Emotional and Behavioural Problems in Preschool children : Facilitating Early Detection
Abstract : Mental health problems often debut in early childhood and may last throughout adulthood, thereby making early detection and intervention especially important. The overarching aim of the present thesis was to identify patterns of emotional and behavioural problems indicating mental health problems in preschool children. READ MORE
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3. Withstanding austerity : economic crisis and health inequalities in Spain
Abstract : Background: Along with the austerity measures introduced in many countries, the economic crisis affecting Europe since 2008 seems to have impacted many aspects of the health of the Spanish population and has had a negative effect on the provision health services. An increasing body of knowledge has shown a clear impact of the current crisis on suicidal behaviour and mental health, and a less consistent effect on physical health and access to healthcare. READ MORE
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4. The presence of the past : a life course approach to the social determinants of health and health inequalities in northern Sweden
Abstract : Background: Positioned at the intersection between the social and life course epidemiological sub-fields, this thesis builds on the idea that the health implications of life and living conditions can extend over years and decades before becoming expressed in the population patterns of ill-health. The overall purpose was to assess how multiple types of social determinants of health across the life course may contribute to ill-health and health inequalities in midlife. READ MORE
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5. Harnessing togetherness : perceptions of loneliness and promotion of social participation in the home care context
Abstract : Introduction: It is well known that older adults have a higher risk for loneliness, which is detrimental to health. Home care in Sweden has a responsibility to address social needs, but systematic approaches are lacking and there is a know–do gap. READ MORE