Search for dissertations about: "abstinence period"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 10 swedish dissertations containing the words abstinence period.

  2. 1. Epididymal and accessory sex gland function and semen quality

    Author : Saad Elzanaty; Malmö (Abrahamsson) Urologi; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Medicin människa och djur ; Medicine human and vertebrates ; zinc; visco-elasticity; sperm motility; SDR5A2; PSA; persistent organohalogen pollutants; NAG; fructose; Epididymis; CASA; acessory sex gland; abstinence period;

    Abstract : Infertility, defined as the inability to conceive after one year of unprotected regular intercourse, affects up to 15% of all couples of reproductive age. The infertility can originate from female, male or both partners. In up to 50% of the affected couples, a male factor is the cause of infertility. READ MORE

  4. 2. Studies of Alcoholics Anonymous (and similar self-help group) affiliation in longitudinal samples of treated and untreated problem and dependent drinkers in the U.S. and Sweden

    Author : Jane Witbrodt; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Background: AA has become an important adjunct to alcoholism treatment worldwide. As well, many persons turn to AA as a first (sometimes only) source of help for a drinking problem. Thus, these groups represent a significant resource for the handling of alcohol problems, both at the system level and the individual level. READ MORE

  5. 3. Alcohol consumption during pregnancy : Prevalence, predictors and prevention

    Author : Janna Skagerström; Per Nilsen; Siw Alehagen; Elisabet Häggström-Nordin; Lars Weinehall; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES;

    Abstract : It is well established that fetal alcohol exposure can disturb the development of the fetus and cause a range of effects for the affected child. However, research on the effects of exposure to lower levels is inconclusive and the subject is debated. READ MORE

  6. 4. Striving to Promote Family Health after Childbirth : Studies in Low-Income Suburbs of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

    Author : Columba K Mbekenga; Pia Olsson; Kyllike Christensson; Elisabeth Darj; Elisabeth Faxelid; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : First-time parents; postpartum; Health promotion; sexuality; informal support; qualitative; suburban Tanzania; MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

    Abstract : Deeper understanding of family health and support after childbirth from the perspective of first-time parents and their informal support network is needed. Postpartum experiences and health concerns of first-time mothers and fathers and, discourses on sexuality and informal support after childbirth were explored in low-income, suburban areas in Ilala, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. READ MORE

  7. 5. Fetal exposure to neurotropic drugs : neonatal effects and long-term outcome

    Author : Lisa Forsberg; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Chronic illness in pregnant women is common. In epilepsy, bipolar disorder (BD) or major depressive disorder (MDD), pharmacotherapy is often necessary. Some neurotropic drugs may have negative effects on children exposed in utero. READ MORE