Search for dissertations about: "Weight reduction program"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 29 swedish dissertations containing the words Weight reduction program.

2. 1. Weight gain restriction for obese pregnant women : An Intervention study

   Author : Ing-Marie Claesson; Gunilla Sydsjö; Ann Josefsson; Ingela Rådestad; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Obesity; pregnancy; weight gain; intervention; outcome; anxiety; depression; postnatal postpartum; Obstetrics and gynaecology; Obstetrik och gynekologi;

   Abstract : Introduction: Obesity is a growing global public health problem and is as prevalent among pregnant women as in the general population. It is well known that obese women have an increased risk for several complications during pregnancy and delivery and this is also true for the neonate. READ MORE

4. 2. A prevention and health promotion programme for persons with overweight in Primary Health Care Patient outcomes and nurses’ experiences in terms of weight, lifestyle, health and risk factors

   Author : Marie Bräutigam-Ewe; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Experiences; Health; Lifestyle; Obesity; Overweight; Primary health care; Quality of life; Weight reduction program;

   Abstract : Background: Primary Healthcare (PHC) is often the first point of contact for patients and thus considered the ideal place to address obesity and lifestyle issues. A weight reduction programme was developed to gain a better understanding of what those who are overweight or obese need in order to improve their health, weight reduction and weight maintenance. READ MORE

5. 3. Weight reduction and alcohol abuse in sleep apnea patients

   Author : Pia Nerfeldt; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) has an estimated prevalence of 2 percent in women and 4 percent in men. OSAS is characterized by repeated obstructive events of the pharyngeal upper airway during sleep. READ MORE

6. 4. Weight loss programmes over the internet : opportunities and limitations

   Author : Josefine Jonasson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Elderly; Internet-based; weight loss; obesity; overweight; treatment;

   Abstract : Background: Overweight and obesity is increasing in Sweden and over the world. The societal resources to treat obesity are scarce. Eighty percent of the population in Sweden have access to a computer and hence the Internet. This provides an opportunity to use the Internet for weight reduction purposes. READ MORE

7. 5. Eating habits, weight reduction strategies and long-term treatment results in obese men : the 'Gustaf' study

   Author : Ingalena Andersson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : behaviour therapy; BMI; dietary survey; energy intake; food habits; long-term; meal pattems; men; obesity; patient compliance; patient drop-outs; riskfactors; weight loss;

   Abstract : Abdominal male obesity is associated with hypertension, abnormal blood lipids and diabetes type 11. For development of a weight loss program for such males, 86 obese men (BMI 37.7 [4. READ MORE