Search for dissertations about: "primary prevention"
Showing result 6 - 10 of 325 swedish dissertations containing the words primary prevention.
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6. Prevention of Chlamydia trachomatis infections
Abstract : Urogenital chlamydia infection, caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis (CT), is the most common sexually transmitted bacterial infection in Sweden. In 2008 it was estimated by WHO that there were 105.7 million new cases of CT worldwide, an increase by 4.2 million cases (4. READ MORE
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7. A Behavioral Medicine Perspective on Pain Disability in a Work Context : Prevention, Assessment, and Tailored Physiotherapy
Abstract : Chronic pain (>3 months) is associated with work limitations and sick leave. This thesis aimed to evaluate assessments and interventions targeting work disability for individuals at risk of or with chronic pain. READ MORE
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8. Primary prevention defibrillators in clinical practice
Abstract : Introduction: Guidelines for primary prevention of sudden cardiac death (SCD) advocate implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) therapy in patients with reduced left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF). Many patients are not considered for treatment and the net benefit of ICDs in real life is insufficiently studied. READ MORE
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9. Being able to be stable : exploring primary weight maintenance as a public health strategy for obesity prevention
Abstract : Background Overweight and obesity are considerable public health issues internationally as well as in Sweden. On a global level, the obesity prevalence has nearly doubled over the last 30 years. Currently in Sweden, more than one third of all women, and slightly more than half of all men, are either overweight or obese. READ MORE
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10. Prevention of foot ulcers in patients with diabetes mellitus
Abstract : Amputation in patients with diabetes mellitus preceded by a foot ulcer is a serious complication. Patients with the highest risk of developing a foot ulcer are often found in home nursing settings. READ MORE