Search for dissertations about: "knowledge attitude health promotion"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 swedish dissertations containing the words knowledge attitude health promotion.

2. 1. Strengthening lifestyle interventions in primary health care : the challenge of change and implementation of guidelines in clinical practice

   Author : Therese Kardakis; Helene Johansson; Lars Weinehall; Lars Jerden; Monica Nyström; Charli Eriksson; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Health orientation; health promotion; prevention; primary health care; readiness for change; lifestyles; clinical practice guidelines; implementation; guideline development; tobacco use; alcohol use; unhealthy eating habits; physical activity; organizational support; folkhälsa; Public health;

   Abstract : Background: Lifestyle habits like tobacco use, hazardous use of alcohol, unhealthy eating habits and insufficient physical activity are risk factors for developing non-communicable diseases, which are the leading, global causes of death. Furthermore, ill health and chronic diseases are costly and put an increased burden on societies and health systems. READ MORE

4. 2. Health promotion in the integration of newly arrived migrants in northern Sweden

   Author : Sara Svanholm; Eija Viitasara; Heidi Carlerby; Elisabeth Minda Fosse; Mittuniversitetet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Health in All Policies; Health Promotion; Integration; Newly arrived migrants; Salutogenesis;

   Abstract : Background: Migrants, especially forced migrants, have an increased risk of ill health. Having a structural focus on health is crucial for battling health inequities. Actors outside the healthcare services are important to promote health, and both policy and political context are thus key to promoting the health of newly arrived migrants in Sweden. READ MORE

5. 3. Return to work after long-term sick leave for common mental disorders : Women’s beliefs, intentions, health and psychological well-being

   Author : Åsa Hedlund; Annika Nilsson; Elisabeth Björk Brämberg; Högskolan i Gävle; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Beliefs; Common mental disorders; First-line managers; Health; Intentions; Long-term sick leave; Psychological well-being; Return to work; Women; Föreställningar; Första linjens chefer; Hälsa; Intention; Kvinnor; Långtidssjukskrivning; Psykisk ohälsa; Psykiskt välbefinnande; Återgång till arbete; Inkluderande arbetsliv; Inkluderande arbetsliv;

   Abstract : Background: Long-term sick leaves due to common mental disorders (CMDs)are common in Sweden today, especially among women. Return-to-work (RTW) support usually includes work-related factors and treatment for the CMD. Despite this, the way back to work is often long with an increased risk of relapse into sick leave afterwards. READ MORE

6. 4. Promoting adolescents' physical activity @ school

   Author : Anna-Karin Lindqvist; Ann Öhman; Luleå tekniska universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Physiotherapy; Fysioterapi;

   Abstract : The overall aim of this thesis was to explore the development of a health-promoting intervention that uses empowerment and information and communication technology, to examine the impact of the intervention and to describe adolescents' and parents' experiences of the intervention. This thesis includes four studies, three of which used a qualitative approach (I, III and IV) and one of which used a mixed method approach (II). READ MORE

7. 5. The impact of safe community program on safety promotion among motorcyclists in Iran with focus on helmet usage

   Author : Alireza Moghisi; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Safe community;

   Abstract : Background: Injuries to motorcyclists are an important public health problem. Motorcycles' riders and pillions have the highest public health burden in terms of disability adjusted life years (DALY) lost. Many countries are facing the problem of a rapidly growing motorcyclists' death. READ MORE