Search for dissertations about: "Socio-economic determinants"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 59 swedish dissertations containing the words Socio-economic determinants.

  2. 1. The first injustice : Socio-economic inequalities in birth outcome

    Author : Marit Gisselmann; Denny Vågerö; Magnus Nermo; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Sweden; socio-economic inequalities; birth outcome; infant mortality; low birthweight paradox; working conditions; Sociology; Sociologi; Sociology; sociologi;

    Abstract : Adverse birth outcomes like preterm birth and infant mortality are unevenly distributed across socio-economic groups. Risks are usually lowest in groups with high socio-economic status and increase with decreasing status. READ MORE

  4. 2. Social Determinants of Suicidal Ideation among Adolescents in Rural Bangladesh

    Author : Afroza Begum; Gloria Macassa; Joaquim Soares; AKM Fazlur Rahman; Eija Viitasara; Hamid Reza Khankeh; Kastytis Šmigelskas; Mittuniversitetet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Prevalence; Factors; Socio-economic; Parents; Suicidal ideation; Rural; Adolescents;

    Abstract : Background and Objective: Suicide is a leading cause of death and a critical public health problem among adolescents worldwide. However, adolescent suicidal behaviour is a neglected public health issue, especially in low- and middle-income countries, such as Bangladesh. READ MORE

  5. 3. Asthma, chronic bronchitis and respiratory symptoms : prevalence and important determinants

    Author : Bo Lundbäck; Jacob Boe; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; asthma; chronic bronchitis; epidemiology; prevalence; determinants;

    Abstract : The Obstructive Lung Disease in Northern Sweden study's (OLIN) overall aim is prevention of obstructive airways diseases; asthma, chronic bronchitis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The first part of the OLIN study was a cross- sectional study in three phases, which aimed to estimate the prevalence obstructive lung diseases and to collect data on possible determinants of diseases. READ MORE

  6. 4. Peasants by preference? : socio-economic and environmental aspects of rural development in Tanzania

    Author : Jan Rudengren; Handelshögskolan i Stockholm; []
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    Abstract : Development is not always an entirely positive process in which the gains are equal to the risks. Rural development implies a penetration of the existing peasant mode of production by alternative systems. History has shown that this penetration creates its own barriers. READ MORE

  7. 5. Social determinants and the role of maternal health care services for equity in maternal health in Ghana from 1988 – 2008

    Author : Benedict Oppong Asamoah; Socialmedicin och global hälsa; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; inequality; social determinants; equity; socio-economic factors; maternal mortality; maternal health; fertility; modern contraception; antenatal care; skilled birth attendants; policy; health care services; Ghana;

    Abstract : Maternal health services are the least equitable health care services in most low- and middle-income countries. Improving maternal health in Ghana continues to be a major public health challenge. READ MORE