Search for dissertations about: "sex differences"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 692 swedish dissertations containing the words sex differences.

  2. 16. Co-occurring Symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Depression : Sex, Aetiology, Help-Seeking and Assessment

    Author : Karin Sonnby; Kent W. Nilsson; Mia Ramklint; Hans Ågren; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder; depression; adolescent; sex; sexual abuse; transcription factor AP-2β; help-seeking; attachment object; validation study; Child and Youth Psychiatry; Barn- och ungdomspsykiatri;

    Abstract : The general aim of the thesis was to contribute to the knowledge about co-occurring symptoms of ADHD and depression in adolescence, focusing on sex differences, as well as aetiology, help-seeking and assessment.Studies I–III used epidemiological samples of self-reports from all students in Västmanland aged 15–16 and 17–18 years. READ MORE

  4. 17. Sex, hormonal factors and pancreatic cancer

    Author : Gustav Andersson; Tumörmikromiljö; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Pancreatic cancer; Sex; Anthropometry; Hormonal factors; Tamoxifen treatment;

    Abstract : Pancreatic cancer represents three percent of all incident cancer cases in developed countries, but stands the 7th most common cause of cancer related death. Worldwide, pancreatic cancer is more common among men, however in Sweden, the incidence ratio between sexes is levelling. READ MORE

  5. 18. Genomic studies of sex differences : On mutations, recombination, and sexual antagonism in songbirds

    Author : Hongkai Zhang; MEMEG; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; sex differences; mutation; recombination; sexual conflict; sexual antagonism; sexually antagonistic selection; Great reed warbler; Acrocephalus arundinaceus;

    Abstract : Many organisms have separate sexes, i.e., males and females. The presence of separate sexes causes sex-specific selection regimes and sexual antagonism, which can lead to sex differences in morphology, physiology, and behaviours. READ MORE

  6. 19. Organisation of Asthma in Primary Care, Quality of Life and Sex-related Aspects in Asthma Outcomes

    Author : Karin Lisspers; Gunnar Johansson; Kurt Svärdsudd; Kjell Larsson; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Asthma; Primary Health Care; Cross-Sectional Studies; Quality of Health Care; Asthma clinic; Spirometer; Asthma management; Knowledge; Outcome Assessment; Control; Symptoms; Quality of Life; Sex; Menopause; Sex Hormones; Family medicine; Allmänmedicin;

    Abstract : Objectives: To investigate the organisation of asthma care in primary care and evaluate outcomes for patients attending primary care centres with and without asthma clinics.Other objectives were to study the association between quality of life and asthma control in patients in primary care and to analyse sex differences regarding asthma outcomes related to menopausal status. READ MORE

  7. 20. Sex differences in psychoneuroendocrine stress responses : biological and social influences

    Author : Aila Collins; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES;

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