Search for dissertations about: "prevalance"

Found 4 swedish dissertations containing the word prevalance.

2. 1. Prevalance and prevention of sexually transmitted viral infections in the Bolivian Amazonas

   Author : Marianela Patzi Churqui; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Sexually transmitted infections; indigenous women; Bolivian Amazonas; medical plants; microbicides; cytokines; HSV-2; HPV; HBV;

   Abstract : This thesis investigates the prevalence of sexually transmitted viral infections in women living in the Amazonas region of Bolivia and explores whether Bolivian medical plants can affect the immune system and prevent or treat infections with Herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) and inflammation. My PhD project was financed by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA), and I did my work alternately in Bolivia and in Sweden. READ MORE

4. 2. Prevalance of upper airway symptoms and aspects on treatment of nasal polyposis

   Author : Petter Olsson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Non-allergic rhinitis symptoms; prevalence; randomised controlled trial; nasal polyposis; functional endoscopic sinus surgery; mometasone furoate nasal spray; fluticasone propionate nasal drops; olfaction; health related quality of life; SF-36;

   Abstract : Background: Non-allergic rhinitis is a disease that is often trivialised, leading to inadequate management and unnecessary costs. One of the most common types of severe non-allergic nasal inflammation is nasal polyposis. Nasal polyposis is associated with asthma. READ MORE

5. 3. Intimate partner violence against women in rural Vietnam : prevalance, risk factors, health effects and suggestions for interventions

   Author : Nguyen Dang Vung; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Intimate partner violence; domestic violence; prevalence; women s health; gender equality; witnessing interparental violence; health effects; human rights; Vietnam.;

   Abstract : Background: Vietnam has undergone a rapid transition in the past 20 years, moving towards a more equal situation for men and women. However, Confucian doctrine is still strong and little is known about men s violence against women within the Vietnamese family. READ MORE

6. 4. Functional studies of SOX11 and T-STAR - Translation of tumor-associated genes into clinical and biological insight

   Author : Sandra Sernbo; Institutionen för immunteknologi; []
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   Abstract : Cancer is a disease that will affect most of us during a lifetime. Although the survival of cancer patients has incresed due to better treatment and earlier diagnosis, the prevalance of the disease is still increasing. This increase in the number of cancer cases diagnosed will impose a challenge to the cancer care and higher costs for socitey. READ MORE