Search for dissertations about: "single father"

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  2. 16. Genetic determinants for susceptibility, progression and prognosis of prostate cancer

    Author : Robert Szulkin; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed form of non-skin cancer among men in developed countries. Although a large proportion of patients eventually die from the disease, many indolent tumors are found via prostate specific antigen (PSA) testing. READ MORE

  4. 17. Studies of androgen receptor gene mutations in patients phenotypically ranging from complete androgen insensitivity to men with preserved fertility

    Author : Yvonne Lundberg Giwercman; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : androgen insensitivity; androgen receptor; mutations; genetic diagnostics; abnormal sex differentiation; infertility;

    Abstract : The androgen insensitivity syndrome (AIS) is the single most common cause of male pseudohermaphroditism, i. e., deficient masculinization which is not explained by disturbed testis development. In its most severe form it affects at least 1/20 000 newborn 46, XY males. READ MORE

  5. 18. Factors associated with having the first baby at an advanced age

    Author : Anne Britt Vika Nilsen; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Postponing parenthood;

    Abstract : The aims of this thesis were to investigate characteristics of women and men who have their first baby at an advanced age, reasons for postponing childbirth, and consequences in terms of adverse pregnancy outcomes. Maternal age at first birth has increased in many modern societies; in both Sweden and Norway, first-time mothers are now about five years older, compared with the previous generation. READ MORE

  6. 19. Women's evaluations of intrapartum and postpartum care

    Author : Ann Ingmarsdotter Rudman; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet Institutionen för kvinnors och barns hälsa / Department of Women's and Children's Health; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Intrapartum care; postpartum care; risk factors; patient satisfaction; quality of care; mothers experiences; cluster analysis; content analysis; Intrapartum care; postpartum care; risk factors; patient satisfaction; quality of care; mothers experiences; cluster analysis; content analysis;

    Abstract : The overall aim of this thesis was to increase understanding of women s evaluations of intrapartum and postpartum care. Evaluations of specific aspects of care, general assessments of intrapartum and postpartum care, and predictors of not being satisfied were investigated, as well as negative experiences of postpartum care, as expressed in women s own words. READ MORE