Search for dissertations about: "Pregnant women"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 420 swedish dissertations containing the words Pregnant women.

  2. 16. Being Born Large for Gestational Age : Metabolic and Epidemiological Studies

    Author : Fredrik Ahlsson; Jan Gustafsson; Uwe Ewald; Torsten Tuvemo; Olle Hernell; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; large for gestational; glucose production; lipolysis; insulin resistance; intergenerational; gestational diabetes mellitus; stable isotopes; pregnant women; newborn infant; Palliative medicine; Palliativ medicin;

    Abstract : Obesity is a major health problem in the Western world. Mean birth weight has increased during the last 25 years. One explanation is that the proportion of large for gestational age (LGA) infants has increased. Such infants risk developing obesity, cardiovascular disease and diabetes later in life. READ MORE

  4. 17. Sleep Related Movement Disorders : Association with Menopause and Pregnancy

    Author : Jan Wesström; Inger Sundström-Poromaa; Jan Ulfberg; Staffan Nilsson; Päivi Polo; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Sleep; Restless Legs Syndrome; Women; Menopause; Pregnancy; Depression; Medicin; Medicine;

    Abstract : It is known that sleep problems affect people’s wellbeing and has great consequences for public health.Restless legs syndrome (RLS) gives uncomfortable sensations in the legs at rest, leading to an irresistible need for activity. It aggravates in evening and at night. READ MORE

  5. 18. Biomarkers of exposure to pesticides in humans

    Author : Eva Ekman; Avdelningen för arbets- och miljömedicin; []
    Keywords : Biomarker; Mass Spectrometry; Pharmacokinetics; Exposure assessment; Peticides; Pregnant Women; Biomonitoring; Urine; LC-MS MS; Biomarker; Mass Spectrometry; Pharmacokinetics; Exposure assessment; Peticides; Pregnant Women; Biomonitoring; Urine; LC-MS MS;

    Abstract : Almost every human is exposed to pesticides, in work environments, by domestic use and via diet, drinking water and personal products. Current research expresses concern that low dose exposure over time can lead to adverse health effects. READ MORE

  6. 19. The power of place : Existential crises and place security in the context of pregnancy

    Author : Margareta Rämgård; Eric Clark; Anthony Gatrell; Institutionen för kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografi; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Gravida kvinnor psykologiska aspekter ; självuppfattning; rumsuppfattning; pregnant women; space perception; self perception; SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; Psychology; Psykologi; Social geography; health geography; existential crises; Place; ontological security; Socialgeografi;

    Abstract : The study explores the importance of place attachment on individuals sense of security during existential crises. Coping strategies of pregnant women are analysed, focusing on how the prospect of giving birth affects their relationship to place. READ MORE

  7. 20. Content and In Vitro Accessibility of Provitamin. A Carotenoids in Some Tanzanian Vegetables and Fruits Effects of Traditional Processing and Preparation, and Influence on Vitamin A Status

    Author : Generose Ishengoma Mulokozi; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; in vitro accessibility; sunflower oil; solar cabinet drying; women; all-trans-beta-carotene; alpha-carotene; open sun-drying; vitamin A; provitamin A carotenoids; plasma; breast milk; fruits; vegetables; red palm oil; Tanzania; beta-cryptoxanthin; pregnancy; children;

    Abstract : Vitamin A deficiency is among the major nutritional problems in Tanzania as in many developing countries. It mainly affects children and pregnant and lactating women. The basic cause of this problem is related to the diet, which contains little preformed vitamin A and plant foods with a low content and bioavailability of provitamin A carotenoids. READ MORE