Search for dissertations about: "induced abortion"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 31 swedish dissertations containing the words induced abortion.

2. 16. Abortion, contraception and associated social stigma : consequences and solutions in a low-resource setting in western Kenya

   Author : Ulrika Rehnström Loi; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   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

4. 17. Post abortion care in Uganda : improving access and quality of care through task sharing and exploring the perspectives of young women and healthcare providers

   Author : Amanda Cleeve; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : BACKGROUND. Unsafe abortions in Uganda continue to cause significant harm to women’s health and lives and pose a heavy burden on the health system. The consistent shortage and maldistribution of healthcare providers impede women’s access to sexual and reproductive healthcare including post abortion care. READ MORE

5. 18. Misoprostol : pharmacokinetics and effects on uterine contractility and cervical ripening in early pregnancy

   Author : Annette Aronsson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Misoprostol induced abortion pregnancy sublingual administration cervical ripening slow-release uterine contractility pharmacokinetics;

   Abstract : Misoprostol is an orally active synthetic PGE1 analogue which has become an important drug in obstetric and gynaecological practice because of its uterotonic and cervical priming actions. It is safe, cheap, widely available and stable at room temperature. READ MORE

6. 19. Between opportunities and risks : adolescent sexual and reproductive health in Zambia

   Author : Elisabeth Dahlbäck; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Adolescents; premarital pregnancies; contraception; abortion; gender; Zambia;

   Abstract : Background: Adolescence is a dynamic period in life with both opportunities and risks related to the culturally constructed gender norms. Many adolescents in sub-Saharan countries, Zambia included, lack control over their own sexual and reproductive lives, due to factors such as gender inequality, poverty, and sociocultural and religious norms. READ MORE

7. 20. Pregnancy related risk factors for breast cancer

   Author : Gunnar Larfors; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Breast neoplasms; epidemiology; etiology; pregnancy; hydatidiform mole; hyperemesis; abortion;

   Abstract : Pregnancies offer a life-long reduction in breast cancer risk. It has repeatedly been shown that both number of pregnancies and age at first birth affect the future breast cancer risk. The mechanisms for this protection are still not fully investigated. READ MORE