Search for dissertations about: "Strength and Difficulties Questionnaire"

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  2. 1. Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea : Evaluation of surgical treatments and immunological aspects

    Author : Isabella Sjölander; Danielle Friberg; Johan Hellgren; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Obstructive sleep apnea; pediatric sleep disordered breathing; tonsillar surgery; Polysomnography; adenotonsillotomy; adenotonsillectomy; Strength and Difficulties Questionnaire; OSA-18; Oto-Rhino-Laryngology; Oto-rhino-laryngologi;

    Abstract : Pediatric obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a sleep-related breathing disorder often caused by  enlargement of the adenoid and the tonsils. The peak prevalence is among children who are two to six years of age, when the lymphatic tissue is  most active. Clinical diagnosis can be challenging, since the symptoms are often unspecific. READ MORE

  4. 2. CLEFT LIP AND PALATE IN ADOLESCENCE IDENTIFYING VARIABLES RELATING TO PSYCHOSOCIAL CONCERNS

    Author : Martin Persson; Malmö Institutionen för kliniska vetenskaper; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; self-concept; introversion; Surgery; orthopaedics; traumatology; traumatologi; ortopedi; Kirurgi; Psychiatry; psychosocial; cleft lip palate; clinical psychology; psychosomatics; Psykiatri; klinisk psykologi; psykosomatik; Public health; epidemiology; Folkhälsa; Psykologi; Psychology; epidemiologi; psychology; academic achievement; muscle strength; intellectual capacity; weight; statue;

    Abstract : In study I, 55 adolescents with cleft lip and palate and 31 adolescents without cleft filled out two questionnaires: the Tennessee Self-Concept Scale to assess self-concept, and the Eysenck Personality Questionnaire Inventory to assess the degree of introversion. In studies II & III, data regarding physical characteristic and general intellectual capacity were obtained from the Swedish National Service Enrolment Register for the years 1991-97. READ MORE

  5. 3. Leisure Activities in Rheumatoid Arthritis. Associated Factors and Assessment

    Author : Ingegerd Wikström; Internmedicin - epidemiologi; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Leisure activities; assessments; validity; reumatologi; muskelsystem; Skelett; reliability; muscle system; rheumatoid arthritis; associated factors; predictors; quality of life; rheumatology locomotion; occupational therapy; Skeleton;

    Abstract : Leisure Activities in Rheumatoid Arthritis. Associated Factors and Assessment. Leisure activities were considered to give intrinsic pleasure, meaning and value to life already in ancient Greek. It was also performed for its own sake and not by consideration of any external rewards. READ MORE

  6. 4. Measurement and valuation of health among children and adolescents using the EQ-5D-Y : methodological considerations and implications

    Author : Mimmi Åström; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Introduction: Around the world, life expectancy is increasing but not all years are lived in full health. Hence it is important to look beyond survival rates and also measure healthrelated quality of life. READ MORE

  7. 5. Decision-making in health issues : Teenagers' use of science and other discourses

    Author : Mats Lundström; Malmö högskola; []
    Keywords : discourse; epistemological resources; health literacy; identity construction; interpretative repertoire; pseudoscience; science; scientific literacy; trustworthiness; video diary; video diary; pseudoscience; interpretative repertoire; identity construction; health literacy; epistemological resources; discourse; scientific literacy; science; trustworthiness;

    Abstract : The purpose of this thesis is to develop knowledge about young individuals’ reasoning and how they justify their standpoints concerning trustworthiness and decision-making in issues connected to health where available information is contradictory or uncertain. This purpose has been addressed in three different steps. READ MORE