Search for dissertations about: "Under-five mortality"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 25 swedish dissertations containing the words Under-five mortality.

2. 21. Vulnerability in illness : household healthcare-seeking processes during maternal and child illness in rural Lao PDR

   Author : Helle M Alvesson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : vulnerability;

   Abstract : Background: Despite considerable progress, maternal and child mortality persists and continues to affect many low-income countries, to the extent that the Millennium Development Goals (MDG) 4 and 5 will not be reached. This calls for a broader range of information that will enhance the understanding of the different dimensions of healthcare-seeking. READ MORE

4. 22. Viral respiratory infections : diagnosis and epidemiology

   Author : Maria Rotzén Östlund; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : Background: Respiratory viral infections are common causes of human morbidity and mortality in children as well as in adults. Adenovirus, influenza virus, parainfluenza virus and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) have been recognized for many years. READ MORE

5. 23. Community case management of malaria and pneumonia in children : exploring use of diagnostics by community health workers in Uganda

   Author : David Odaka Mukanga; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : malaria;

   Abstract : Background: Malaria and pneumonia are leading causes of under-five mortality in Sub-Saharan Africa. WHO/UNICEF recommend integrated community malaria and pneumonia care in situations where febrile children also have cough and rapid breathing. READ MORE

6. 24. Ultrasound and molecular biomarkers for prediction of preterm delivery in different risk groups of singleton pregnancies

   Author : Tove Wikström; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; cervical length measurement; preterm birth; ; second trimester; screening; cost-effectiveness analyzes; progesterone; human microbiome; ; transcriptome; gene expression profiles; microRNA;

   Abstract : Ultrasound and molecular biomarkers for prediction of preterm delivery in women with a singleton pregnancy Tove Wikström Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Institute of Clinical Sciences Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg Gothenburg, Sweden Background: Preterm delivery (PTD) is the leading cause of death in children under five years of age. Spontaneous PTD (sPTD) might be partly preventable by treating asymptomatic women having a short cervical length (CL) with vaginal progesterone. READ MORE

7. 25. Seeking referral care for newborns in eastern Uganda : community health workers’ role, caretakers’ compliance and provision of care

   Author : Christine Nalwadda Kayemba; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Newborn;

   Abstract : Background: Newborn deaths contribute 44% of all under-five deaths. Community health worker (CHW) during home-visits may identify and refer newborns to health facilities for postnatal care and treatment of danger signs. READ MORE