Search for dissertations about: "longitudinal"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 2060 swedish dissertations containing the word longitudinal.

2. 16. Homocysteine in cardiovascular disease with special reference to longitudinal changes

   Author : Johan Hultdin; Torbjörn Nilsson; Bertil Kågedal; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : Medical sciences; homocysteine; methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase MTHFR ; first-ever stroke; first-ever myocardial infarction; longitudinal; prospective; risk factor; MEDICIN OCH VÅRD; MEDICINE; MEDICIN; Clinical Chemistry; klinisk kemi;

   Abstract : Abnormalities in homocysteine metabolism have been suggested as risk factors for stroke and myocardial infarction. In retrospective studies, elevated levels of total plasma homocysteine (tHcy) and/or methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) 677C>T polymorphism have indicated an increase in risk. READ MORE

4. 17. A Longitudinal Study of Asthma : Risk Factors and Prognosis

   Author : Monica Uddenfeldt; Anna Rask-Andersen; Christer Janson; Dan Norbäck; Kjell Larsson; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : asthma epidemiology; longitudinal studies; obstructive airway symptoms; risk factors; BMI; diet; smoking; allergic sensitization; atopy; MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

   Abstract : The aim of this thesis was to identify risk factors for the onset of adult asthma. Other objectives were to study determinants of smoking habits and the association between sensitization and outcome of asthma. In 1990, a questionnaire was distributed to 12,732 individuals from three age groups (16, 30-39 and 60-69 years) in two counties of Sweden. READ MORE

5. 18. The dynamics of second language learning : a longitudinal and qualitative study of an adult's learning of Swedish

   Author : Nils Granberg; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : HUMANIORA; HUMANITIES; second language learning; second language acquisition; individual differences; attitude; motivation; learning strategies; communication strategies; identity; liminality; case study; Grounded Theory; hermeneutic; qualitative; holistic; longitudinal; Swedish;

   Abstract : An often discussed issue in the field of second language learning is the influence and importance of individual differences, IDs, such as motivation, personality, previous learning experiences and learning strategies. It has been claimed that IDs form a complex system in the learner, but little consensus has been reached as regards definitions of constructs or their relative importance. READ MORE

6. 19. The Components of Well-Being Among Older Persons : A Longitudinal Perspective

   Author : Cheryl McCamish-Svensson; Institutionen för psykologi; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Social psychology; Psychology; Qualitative; Loneliness; Social Support; Life Satisfaction; Well-Being; Longitudinal; Gerontology; Socialpsykologi; Psykologi; Gerontologi;

   Abstract : Two Swedish longitudinal cohort studies form the basis for this thesis that examines the components of well-being from young old to oldest old. The Lund 80+ cross-sequential design began in 1988 when participants were 80-years old (N=212) and follows them annually until all are deceased. READ MORE

7. 20. Social Capital and Self-rated Health: testing association with longitudinal and multilevel methodologies

   Author : Giuseppe Nicola Giordano; Socialmedicin och hälsopolitik; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Temporal relationships; Multilevel; Longitudinal; Participation; Trust; Self-rated health; United Kingdom; Social capital;

   Abstract : Since Durkheim’s seminal work over a century ago, research has repeatedly shown that individuals with higher levels of social integration, social networks and social support have better health status. However, the recent introduction of a contextual phenomenon known as social capital to the field of public health has sparked lively debate as to how it may also influence the health of individuals, if at all. READ MORE