Search for dissertations about: "Reproductive health"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 603 swedish dissertations containing the words Reproductive health.

  2. 16. Health and Nutrition in the Tarahumara of Northern Mexico : Studies among Women and Children

    Author : Joel Monárrez-Espino; Ted Greiner; Gunilla Lindmark; Homero Martínez; Reynaldo Martorell; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; International health; acculturation; anemia; anthropometry; body shape; cognitive anthropology; qualitative methods; ferritin; food; indian; infant feeding; malnutrition; Mexico; micronutrients; obesity; overweight; Raramuri; school children; Tarahumara; westernization; women; Internationell hälsa; Public health science; Folkhälsovetenskap;

    Abstract : Belonging to an indigenous group in Mexico is usually associated with poor health, mainly as the result of social isolation from the mainstream society. The Tarahumara are no exception. They constitute the largest indigenous group in northern Mexico and one of the most marginalized ethnic minorities in North America. READ MORE

  4. 17. Vulnerabilities and Resources : Exploring intersecting conditions for health equity in sexual and reproductive health and rights(SRHR) among young people in Sweden

    Author : Anna ChuChu Schindele; Malin Lindroth; Kristina Areskoug Josefsson; Emma Sorbring; Malmö universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Health and society; Hälsa och samhälle;

    Abstract : SVENSK SAMMANFATTNINGBAKGRUND: Sexuell och reproduktiv hälsa och rättigheter (SRHR) är en central bestämningsfaktor för hälsa och utgör en viktig del av livet i övergången från barndom till vuxen ålder. Den nationella SRHR-policyn i Sverige strävar mot jämlika förutsättningar för hälsa. READ MORE

  5. 18. Gender power dynamics in sexual and reproductive health. A qualitative study in Chiredzi District, Zimbabwe

    Author : Jeremiah Chikovore; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Public health; Folkhälsomedicin; Public health medicine research areas; Folkhälsomedicinska forskningsområden;

    Abstract : This thesis presents perspectives of men regarding abortion, contraceptive use and sexuality. Contrary to what we had expected, men expressed anxiety over abortion and contraceptive use, not because the issues concerned women’s health, but rather because men associated them with extramarital sexual activity they thought women were concealing. READ MORE

  6. 19. Pregnant Adolescents in Vietnam : Social context and health care needs

    Author : Marie Klingberg-Allvin; Karolinska institutet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Adolescent sexual and reproductive health; adolescent childbearing; adolescent abortion; gender; midwifery education; midwifery ethics; Vietnam.;

    Abstract : Background: The number of childbearing adolescents in Vietnam is relatively low but they are more prone to experience adverse outcome than adult women. Reports of increasing rates of abortion and prevalence of STIs including HIV among youth indicate a need to improve services and counselling for these groups. READ MORE

  7. 20. Altering the birthing room - The influence on birth outcomes and provision of care

    Author : Lisa Goldkuhl; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Childbirth; Birthing room; Birth environment design; Childbirth experience; Salutogenesis; Atmosphere; Complex interventions; Implementation; Randomised controlled trial; Ethnography;

    Abstract : Giving birth is a complex physiological process deeply influenced by psychological and social elements. A prerequisite for optimising this physiological process is to be in an environment that feels safe and protective. READ MORE