Search for dissertations about: "pregnancy"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 963 swedish dissertations containing the word pregnancy.

  2. 6. Pelvic pain in pregnancy : Studies on symphyseal distension, serum relaxin levels and the influence of living conditions

    Author : Kenneth Björklund; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Obstetrics and gynaecology; Pelvic pain; pregnancy; symphyseal distension; relaxin; living conditions; Obstetrik och kvinnosjukdomar; Obstetrics and women s diseases; Obstetrik och kvinnosjukdomar; Obstetrics and Gynaecology; obstetrik och gynekologi;

    Abstract : Symphyseal width was assessed in 15 non-pregnant females using radiography and ultrasonography. Regression equation: y = 0.98x + 0.30 (mm), r2 = 0. READ MORE

  4. 7. Immunomodulation during human pregnancy : placental exosomes as vehicles of immune suppression

    Author : Ann-Christin Stenqvist; Lucia Mincheva-Nilsson; Maria Jenmalm; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; exosomes; microvesicles; pregnancy; placenta; syncytiotrophoblast; immune privilege; apoptosis; cytotoxicity; T regulatory cells; NKG2D; MICA B; FasL; TRAIL; immunologi; Immunology;

    Abstract : The mammalian pregnancy comprises a challenge to the maternal immune system since the fetus is semi-allogeneic and could thus be rejected. Pregnancy success is associated with the placenta that is not only essential for oxygen supply, nourishment and pregnancy hormones but also plays a role in the protection of the fetus against maternal immunologic attack. READ MORE

  5. 8. Domestic violence and pregnancy : impact on outcome and midwives' awareness of the topic

    Author : Hafrún Finnbogadóttir; Malmö högskola; []
    Keywords : domestic violence; pregnancy; awareness;

    Abstract : Objective: The overall aim of this thesis was to investigate whether selfreported history of violence is associated with increased risk of labour dystocia in nulliparous women at term and to elucidate midwives’ awareness of domestic violence during pregnancy in southern Sweden. Design/Method/Setting/Population: Paper I utilised a population-based multi-centre cohort study design. READ MORE

  6. 9. Addressing smoking during pregnancy : the challenge to start from the woman's view

    Author : Agneta Abrahamsson; Högskolan Kristianstad; []
    Keywords : MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Smoking cessation; Smoking prevention control; Smoking psychology; Pregnancy; Motivation; Health education; Tobaksrökning och graviditet; Pregnant women ¡ Tobacco use; Rökavvänjning; Graviditet; Graviditet; Rökning; Rökavvänjning; Rökvanor; Tobaksrökning; Health education; Smoking cessation; Public health science; Folkhälsovetenskap; MEDICINE; MEDICIN; samhällsmedicin; Socialmedicin; smoking habits; smoking cessation; wellbeing; Sense of Coherence; health education; narrative; Social medicine; phenomenography; health providers;

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  7. 10. Sleep Related Movement Disorders : Association with Menopause and Pregnancy

    Author : Jan Wesström; Inger Sundström-Poromaa; Jan Ulfberg; Staffan Nilsson; Päivi Polo; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Sleep; Restless Legs Syndrome; Women; Menopause; Pregnancy; Depression; Medicin; Medicine;

    Abstract : It is known that sleep problems affect people’s wellbeing and has great consequences for public health.Restless legs syndrome (RLS) gives uncomfortable sensations in the legs at rest, leading to an irresistible need for activity. It aggravates in evening and at night. READ MORE