Search for dissertations about: "post natal care"

Found 5 swedish dissertations containing the words post natal care.

  2. 1. Maternal health and health care in Madhya Pradesh state of India : an exploration using a human rights lens

    Author : Tej Ram Jat; Miguel San Sebastian; Anna-Karin Hurtig; Isabel Goicolea; Karen Marie Moland; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Maternal health; right to health; reproductive and sexual health; Madhya Pradesh; India;

    Abstract : Pregnancy and motherhood are natural processes in the lives of women of reproductive age. These processes are generally considered to be positive and fulfilling experiences. However, for various reasons, many women end up dying as a result of these processes. READ MORE

  4. 2. Knowledge Translation in Vietnam : Evaluating facilitation as a tool for improved neonatal health and survival

    Author : Leif Eriksson; Lars Wallin; Lars-Åke Persson; Uwe Ewald; Kate Gerrish; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Knowledge translation; Facilitation; Neonatal mortality; Primary health care; Vietnam; International Health; Internationell hälsa;

    Abstract : Neonatal mortality remains a problem worldwide, despite the existence of low-cost and evidence-based interventions. Unfortunately, the translation of these interventions into practice is deficient. READ MORE

  5. 3. Intervention for improved newborn feeding and survival where HIV is common : Perceptions and effects of a community-based package for maternal and newborn care in a South African township

    Author : Petrida Ijumba; Lars-Ake Persson; Debra Jackson; Mark Tomlinson; Jerker Liljestrand; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission of HIV; Community Health Workers; Exclusive breastfeeding; Formula feeding; South Africa;

    Abstract : South Africa recently changed infant feeding policy within Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission (PMTCT) of HIV from free formula to recommendation of breastfeeding for all. The country is evaluating the role of Community Health Workers (CHWs) in supporting mothers and newborns. READ MORE

  6. 4. Smoking cessation during pregnancy

    Author : Rune Lindqvist; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Attitude; carbon monoxide; cotinine; locus of control; midwifery; pamphlets; pregnancy; prenatal care; smoking; smoking cessation;

    Abstract : Smoking habits, attitudes to smoking, and sources of information were monitored at three antenatal clinics (ANC) in suburban Stockholm, Sweden, during 1987-88. A questionnaire was mailed to pregnant women and their partners in a pre-intervention study. Of 582 women enlisted at the ANCs, 433 (74%) were included. READ MORE

  7. 5. Uptake of HIV testing : assessing the impact of a home-based intervention in rural South Africa

    Author : Hanani Tabana; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : HIV counselling and testing;

    Abstract : Background: Despite the introduction of HIV counselling and testing (HCT) methods about 30 years ago, HIV testing uptake remains low in most high HIV prevalence settings. To date, knowledge of status still remains a critical approach in the fight against HIV and a first step to prevention, access to care, treatment, and support. READ MORE