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  2. 21. The Emergence of the Post-Socialist Welfare State - The Case of the Baltic States : Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania

    Author : Jolanta Aidukaite; Sven Hort E O; Joakim Palme; Stein Kuhnle; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Post-Socialist Welfare state; Social Policy; Baltic States; Eastern Europe; Sociology; Sociologi; SOCIAL SCIENCES;

    Abstract : This dissertation takes a step towards providing a better understanding of post-socialist welfare state development from a theoretical as well as an empirical perspective. The overall analytical goal of this thesis has been to critically assess the development of social policies in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania using them as illustrative examples of post-socialist welfare state development in the light of the theories, approaches and typologies that have been developed to study affluent capitalist democracies. READ MORE

  4. 22. Epidemiology of child psychiatric disorders in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

    Author : Menelik Desta; Bruno Hägglöf; Marianne Cederblad; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Children; Developing country; Psychopathology; Correlates; Child and adolescent psychiatry; Barn- och ungdomspsykiatri;

    Abstract : Although mental disorders are common among children all over the world, information on the extent and types of child psychiatric disorders in Ethiopia is extremely limited. A study was conducted in an urban setting of Ethiopia to look at the prevalence of child psychiatric disorders and their correlates. A two-phase survey was performed. READ MORE

  5. 23. Control or elimination : terms for public health interventions against tungiasis and schistosomiasis haematobium

    Author : Per Nordin; Ingela Krantz; Stig Wall; Andreas Ruppel; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; tungiasis; urogenital schistosomiasis; control; elimination; public health; intervention; diagnosis; treatment; neglected tropical diseases; praziquantel; mass treatment; Public health; folkhälsa;

    Abstract : The thesis revolves around diagnosis and treatment of tungiasis (sand flea disease) and schistosomiasis haematobium. The causing parasites, Tunga penetrans and Schistosoma haematobium, both have the ability to penetrate intact skin. READ MORE

  6. 24. Prevention of intimate partner violence : community and healthcare workers´ perceptions in urban Tanzania

    Author : Rose Mjawa Laisser; Maria Emmelin; Lennarth Nyström; Katarina Hjelm; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : Intimate partner violence; healthcare workers; perceptions; gender norms; social support; prevention; Tanzania; folkhälsa; Public health;

    Abstract : Background: Intimate partner violence (IPV) against women is public health and human rights concern. The studies forming this thesis seek to understand healthcare worker and community attitudes and perceptions about IPV; their role in support, care and prevention of IPV, and the feasibility of introducing routine screening for IPV among women attending healthcare. READ MORE

  7. 25. Child labour in Addis Ketema, Ethiopia : a study in mental health

    Author : Daniel Fekadu Wolde-Giorgis; Bruno Hägglöf; Atalay Alem; Marianne Cederblad; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; child labour; child abuse; psychiatry; Ethiopia; Child and adolescent psychiatry; Barn- och ungdomspsykiatri;

    Abstract : Background: Child labour is a very common global problem. There are an estimated over 250 million in the world, and about 7.5 million child labourers in Ethiopia. Most of the studies available to date focus on the social, political, and economical issues, but very little on mental health or psychosocial problems of child labourers. READ MORE