Search for dissertations about: "socio-economic inequalities"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 33 swedish dissertations containing the words socio-economic inequalities.

  2. 1. The first injustice : Socio-economic inequalities in birth outcome

    Author : Marit Gisselmann; Denny Vågerö; Magnus Nermo; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Sweden; socio-economic inequalities; birth outcome; infant mortality; low birthweight paradox; working conditions; Sociology; Sociologi; Sociology; sociologi;

    Abstract : Adverse birth outcomes like preterm birth and infant mortality are unevenly distributed across socio-economic groups. Risks are usually lowest in groups with high socio-economic status and increase with decreasing status. READ MORE

  4. 2. Socio-economic consequences of longstanding illness

    Author : Christina Lindholm; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Limiting longstanding illness; socio-economic consequences; socio-econornic group; job demands; economic inactivity; unemployment; economic difficulties.;

    Abstract : This thesis focuses an old research area of social medicine, the social and economic consequences of chronic illness and factors modifying this effect. Historically, illness was the main predictor of poverty. READ MORE

  5. 3. Socio-Economic Transformation and Gender Relations in Lao PDR

    Author : Damdouane Khouangvichit; Aina Tollefsen; Gunnar Malmberg; Jonathan Rigg; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; socio-economic transformation; gender relations; Lao PDR; globalization; livelihoods; tourism; mining; economic liberalization; Human geography; Kulturgeografi; Social and Economic Geography; kulturgeografi;

    Abstract : The aim of this study is to examine socio-economic transformation and gender relations in Lao PDR after the adoption of economic liberalization by the Lao government in the late 1980s. Against a background of general socio-economic transformation in Laos the main focus of the study is on the local level, with emphasis on how people in their everyday lives have engaged with and handled the changes. READ MORE

  6. 4. A quantity-quality framework for measuring the regional socio-economic impact of tourism : The case of Jämtland Härjedalen

    Author : Kai Kronenberg; Matthias Fuchs; Maria Lexhagen; Dieter Müller; Mittuniversitetet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES;

    Abstract : Measuring the economic effects of tourism has always been a high priority for private and public actors in the regional economy (Stabler et al 2009). These estimates provide insights about the generation of sales, jobs, and income associated with tourism, but also support industry officials in the regional development agenda. READ MORE

  7. 5. Social determinants and the role of maternal health care services for equity in maternal health in Ghana from 1988 – 2008

    Author : Benedict Oppong Asamoah; Socialmedicin och global hälsa; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; inequality; social determinants; equity; socio-economic factors; maternal mortality; maternal health; fertility; modern contraception; antenatal care; skilled birth attendants; policy; health care services; Ghana;

    Abstract : Maternal health services are the least equitable health care services in most low- and middle-income countries. Improving maternal health in Ghana continues to be a major public health challenge. READ MORE