Search for dissertations about: "face to face counselling"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 11 swedish dissertations containing the words face to face counselling.
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1. Support to breastfeeding women
Abstract : Breastfeeding has important health benefits for mothers and infants in high- and low-income countries. For that reason, the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends exclusive breastfeeding for six months and partial breastfeeding for two years or longer. READ MORE
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2. “It is better to have tried, no matter what” : Psychological perspectives on pre-implantation genetic diagnosis (PGD)
Abstract : Couples with the risk of transmitting a genetic disease face different diagnostic options when they wish to become parents. Pre-implantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) combines in vitro fertilization (IVF) with biopsy of the embryo. With PGD the couple can start a pregnancy knowing that the child will not be affected by the particular disease. READ MORE
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3. Tobacco cessation on prescription : a primary healthcare intervention targeting socioeconomically disadvantaged areas in Stockholm
Abstract : Background: In Sweden, the prevalence of tobacco use is higher among socioeconomically disadvantaged groups. Primary healthcare (PHC) has the main responsibility for tobacco cessation treatment in the Swedish healthcare system but relatively few PHC patients are identified as tobacco users and are offered support to quit. READ MORE
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4. Adolescents' voices : mental health, self-esteem, sense of coherence, family functioning and life attitudes in Swedish and Greek adolescents
Abstract : Background: Several factors have been identified as related to mental health in adolescence, such as competences, behavioural/emotional problems, self-esteem, and sense of coherence. Studies also emphasise the importance of family functioning and cultural factors. READ MORE
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5. Abortion, contraception and associated social stigma : consequences and solutions in a low-resource setting in western Kenya
Abstract : Background: Complications of unsafe abortion is one of the top causes of maternal morbidity and mortality among women and adolescent girls globally. Stigmatising attitudes and behaviour seem to directly impact women’s and girls’ reproductive decision-making but are rarely explored. READ MORE