Search for dissertations about: "Sexual intercourse"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 46 swedish dissertations containing the words Sexual intercourse.

2. 16. Between opportunities and risks : adolescent sexual and reproductive health in Zambia

   Author : Elisabeth Dahlbäck; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Adolescents; premarital pregnancies; contraception; abortion; gender; Zambia;

   Abstract : Background: Adolescence is a dynamic period in life with both opportunities and risks related to the culturally constructed gender norms. Many adolescents in sub-Saharan countries, Zambia included, lack control over their own sexual and reproductive lives, due to factors such as gender inequality, poverty, and sociocultural and religious norms. READ MORE

4. 17. Relating to risk : sexual behaviour and risk perception among men who have sex with men

   Author : Kristina Ingemarsdotter Persson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Background: Men who have sex with men (MSM) are a key population for HIV worldwide. Overall HIV incidence is declining but over the past years the proportion of HIV diagnoses attributed to sex between men has remained high in Europe. READ MORE

5. 18. HIV preventive interventions, sampling methods and sexual risk behaviour among men who have sex with men

   Author : Susanne Strömdahl; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : HIV prevention;

   Abstract : Background: Gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men (MSM) are at high risk of HIV globally. HIV rates among MSM in Europe show increasing trends, in contrast to declining trends in the general population. During the last five years, an increase in reported HIV cases among foreign-born MSM have been observed in Sweden. READ MORE

6. 19. Who's at risk of catching Chlamydia trachomatis? Identifying factors associated with increased risk of infection to enable individualized care and intervention

   Author : Helena Carré; Elisabet Nylander; Urban Janlert; Hans Fredlund; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Chlamydia trachomatis; contact tracing; partner notification; sexual behaviour; screening; condom use; individualized care; risk; anxiety; binge drinking; Dermatology and venerology; Dermatologi och venerologi; Dermatology and Venerology; dermatologi och venereologi;

   Abstract : Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) can cause infertility and is the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI) of bacterial origin in Europe. Surveys in seven countries estimated a population prevalence of 1.4-3.0 % in people 18 to 44 years. READ MORE

7. 20. Adolescent pregnancy and parenthood in Swaziland : quality of care, community support and health care service needs

   Author : Patricia Thuli Mngadi; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Adolescents; adolescent pregnancy; content analysis; FGDs; gender identity; maternity care; risky sexual behaviour; social support; Swaziland.;

   Abstract : The aim of this thesis was to study - from different perspectives - adolescent pregnancy and parenthood in Swaziland. The specific objectives were to: i) explore maternity care practices and support for adolescent mothers during their stay in the maternity unit; ii) study the postpartum support to adolescent mothers and their newborns at home by families, communities and health professionals; iii) explore adolescents' views regarding risky sexual behaviour; iv) explore adolescent boys' views on adolescent pregnancy and parenthood; v) explore health care staff provision of adolescent sexual and reproductive health care services in Swaziland. READ MORE