Search for dissertations about: "negative life events"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 99 swedish dissertations containing the words negative life events.

  2. 11. The interface between family structure, life events and major depression in Uganda

    Author : Wilson Winstons Muhwezi; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Depression; subjective well-being; current major depressive episode; major depressive illness; screening; primary health centre; Uganda; Africa; life events; life stories; family structure; caregivers; informal care-giving; coping.;

    Abstract : Background: Poor detection of depression in primary health care is universal but worse in resource-constrained societies, yet the illness must be recognized first if it is to be appropriately managed. While current debates about life events in Western societies is on their role in the gene-environment interaction to cause depression, research on the interface between life events, family structure and major depression in many developing countries is still rare. READ MORE

  4. 12. Spring Phenology of Butterflies : The role of seasonal variation in life-cycle regulation

    Author : Sandra Stålhandske; Olof Leimar; Karl Gotthard; Wolf Blanckenhorn; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Phenology; Life cycle regulation; Phenotypic plasticity; Local adaptation; Butterflies; Diapause; Pupal development; Anthocharis cardamines; Herbivore – host plant interaction; etologi; Ethology;

    Abstract : Animals and plants in temperate regions must adapt their life cycle to pronounced seasonal variation. The research effort that has gone into studying these cyclical life history events, or phenological traits, has increased greatly in recent decades. READ MORE

  5. 13. Detection and outcome of mild traumatic brain injury in patients and sportsmen : persisting symptoms, disabilities and life satisfaction in relation to S-100B, NSE and cortisol

    Author : Britt-Marie Stålnacke; Peter Sojka; Jörgen Borg; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Medicine; traumatic brain injury; brain concussion; biochemical marker; S100 proteins; cortisol; post concussion symptoms; stress disorder posttraumatic; life satisfaction; sport; Medicin; Dermatology and venerology; clinical genetics; internal medicine; Dermatologi och venerologi; klinisk genetik; invärtesmedicin; rehabiliteringsmedicin; Rehabilitation Medicine;

    Abstract : Traumatic brain injuries are common (hospitalization incidence: 250-300 per 100.000 inhabitants/year) and a great majority of these injuries (80-85%) are classified as mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI/concussion). Many patients with MTBI (20-80%) suffer from subsequent persistent and often disabling symptoms. READ MORE

  6. 14. Early life exposures and lung function development

    Author : Björn Lundberg; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : BACKGROUND: Lung development is a dynamic process, vulnerable to adverse environmental exposures. Starting in utero, development continues postnatally, and although lung structure is mainly set at around two years of age, the maturation process continues into young adulthood. READ MORE

  7. 15. Lifestyle matters : epidemiological studies of oily fish, BMI, life events, physical workload and rheumatoid arthritis

    Author : Annmarie Wesley; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Rheumatoid Arthritis;

    Abstract : Rheumatoid arthritis (RA), divided in two major subsets defined by presence or absence of anti-citrullinated protein antibodies (ACPA), is chronic inflammatory disease which lead to joint damage and bone destruction. It is a complex disease where both genetic and environmental factors contribute to its development. READ MORE