Search for dissertations about: "Sex Characteristics"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 273 swedish dissertations containing the words Sex Characteristics.

  2. 1. Online Sexual Behaviours Among Swedish Youth : Characteristics, Associations and Consequences

    Author : Linda S. Jonsson; Carl Göran Svedin; Margareta Hydén; Cathrine Hamilton-­Giachritsis; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Online; Internet; sexual behaviour; selling sex; sexting; youth; adolescents;

    Abstract : Online sexual behaviours refer to sexual activities where the Internet and/or mobile phone are used. The aims of this thesis were to investigate young people and their experiences of different online sexual behaviours with regard to characteristics, associations and consequences, by using data from a representative sample of 3,503 Swedish youth (m= 18. READ MORE

  4. 2. Severe sepsis : epidemiology and sex-related differences in inflammatory markers

    Author : Sofie Jacobson; Ola Winsö; Stefan Söderberg; Peter Larsson; Else Tönnesen; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Severe sepsis; Leptin; Adiponectin; Mannose-binding lectin; Sex; anestesiologi; Anaesthesiology;

    Abstract : Background.  Sepsis is a syndrome associated with high mortality rates, substantial morbidity and high costs of care. The incidents of sepsis is reported to be high and controversy exists whether gender affect severity or outcome. READ MORE

  5. 3. Living with type 2 diabetes in a Thai population : excperiences and socioeconomic characteristics

    Author : Wimonrut Boonsatean; Malmö högskola; []
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    Abstract : Type 2 diabetes is a matter of global concern, and has been shown to have an impact on an individual’s way of living, family, and social life. In addition, there is limited knowledge concerning the life experiences of Thai people with diabetes. READ MORE

  6. 4. Dysfunctional breathing : Clinical characteristics and treatment

    Author : Carina Hagman; Margareta Emtner; Christer Janson; Alf Tunsäter; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : dysfunctional breathing; breathing pattern; breathing retraining; respiratory movement measuring instrument; respiratory symptoms; respiratory-related activity limitations; Physiotherapy; Sjukgymnastik fysioterapi;

    Abstract : Background: Dysfunctional breathing (DB) is a respiratory disorder involving an upper chest breathing pattern and respiratory symptoms that cannot be attributed to a medical diagnosis.Aim: The overall aim of this thesis was to describe patients with DB and investigate clinical outcomes after physiotherapy treatment. READ MORE

  7. 5. Associations of sex, anthropometric and reproductive factors with clinicopathological and molecular characteristics of colorectal cancer

    Author : Jenny Brändstedt; Tumörmikromiljö; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; colorectal cancer; carcinogenesis; MDCS; anthropometrics; risk factors; sex differences; hormonal therapy; beta-catenin; cyclin D1; p53; MSI; KRAS mutation; BRAF mutation;

    Abstract : Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common cancer globally, with approximately 1.2 million new cases every year. The highest incidence rates are seen in developed countries, thereby imposing dietary and lifestyle factors in the etiology of CRC. READ MORE