Search for dissertations about: "causes of abuse"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 39 swedish dissertations containing the words causes of abuse.

2. 1. Elder abuse through a prism of perceptions : perspectives of potential witnesses

   Author : Christen Erlingsson; Britt-Inger Saveman; Sharon Carlson; Sture Åström; Fredricka Gilje; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; elder abuse; Delphi technique; focus groups; narrative analysis; risk indicators; ageism; victim blaming; shame; power; compassion; Nursing; Omvårdnad; Omvårdnad;

   Abstract : The overall aim of this thesis was to deepen understanding of elder abuse (EA) by exploring and comparing perceptions held by experts, older persons, representatives of potential support organizations, and family members. Experts’ perspectives (I) were examined through risk indicators and screening questions (a) located in EA literature and (b) selected by an international Delphi panel. READ MORE

4. 2. Prevalence of gender violence : studies of four kinds of abuse in five Nordic countries

   Author : Katarina Swahnberg; Jerker Liljestrand; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Health and Caring Sciences; Hälsovetenskap; MEDICINE;

   Abstract : BackgroundAbuse against women causes much suffering for the individual and is a major public health problem. The general aims of the present studies were I. to validate the NorVold Abuse Questionnaire (NorAQ) in a randomised population sample, and 2. READ MORE

5. 3. The health condition in the Sami population of Sweden, 1961-2002 : Causes of death and incidences of cancer and cardiovascular diseases

   Author : Sven Hassler; Per Sjölander; Peter Bjerregaard; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Public health; Sami; Health; Epidemiology; Reindeer herder; Cardiovascular diseases; Cancer; Causes of death; Acculturation; Sweden; Folkhälsomedicin; Public health medicine research areas; Folkhälsomedicinska forskningsområden; epidemiologi; Epidemiology;

   Abstract : The Sami people are the Natives of northern Scandinavia. The knowledge of the health and living conditions of the Swedish Sami is extremely limited which is in contrast to the large amount of detailed information on health and socioeconomic issues that is available for other circumpolar Natives. READ MORE

6. 4. Characteristics and Consequences of Use of Anabolic Androgenic Steroids in Poly Substance Abuse

   Author : Anna Petersson; Ingemar Thiblin; Harrison G Pope Jr; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Anabolic steroids; Crime; morbidity; mortality; substance abuse; Forensic medicine; Rättsmedicin;

   Abstract : The use of anabolic androgenic steroids (AAS) has been associated with use of illegal or unprescribed prescription drugs, as well as different adverse psychiatric effects, such as ma-nia, psychosis and hostility. Further, there is an association between use of AAS and other different risk behaviours, including carrying guns and reckless driving. READ MORE

7. 5. Substance Use and Violence : Influence of Alcohol, Illicit Drugs and Anabolic Androgenic Steroids on Violent Crime and Self-directed Violence

   Author : Lena Lundholm; Ingemar Thiblin; Ulrika Haggård; Claudia Fahlke; Johan Hallqvist; Tom Palmstierna; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Substance abuse; violent crime; violent suicide; anabolic androgenic steroids;

   Abstract : Interpersonal violence and suicide are major health concerns, leading to premature death, extensive human suffering and staggering monetary costs. Although violent behaviour has multiple causes, it is well known that acute substance intake and abuse increase the risks of both interpersonal and self-directed violence. READ MORE