Search for dissertations about: "sti"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 59 swedish dissertations containing the word sti.

2. 11. Control of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections : studies in Tanzania and Zambia

   Author : Stefan Hanson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : HIV; STI; ART; Health Sector Reform; imbalanced plans; prioriterisation; disease determinants; local context; prevention.;

   Abstract : Background: Efforts to control STI/HIV in sub-Saharan Africa has met with difficulties. Although the epidemic seems to be levelling off, prevalence and incidence are still high in many parts. In spite of 20 years of HIV control activities little or no behavioural change has been reported in Tanzania. READ MORE

4. 12. Sexually transmitted infections and other reproductive tract infections in rural Vietnam : current situation, management and implications for control

   Author : Pham Thi Lan; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Sexually transmitted infections; reproductive tract infections; prevalence; knowledge; perception; attitude; health-seeking pattern; community; healthcare provider; rural; Vietnam;

   Abstract : Background: Sexually transmitted infections (STI) and other reproductive tract infections (RTI) constitute a huge health and economic burden in low-income countries. The infections may result in severe sequelae, particularly in women, and facilitate HIV acquisition and transmission. READ MORE

5. 13. Management of reproductive tract infections among health providers and in the community in Lao People's Democratic Republic

   Author : Amphoy Sihavong; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Reproductive tract infection; prevalence; syndromic case management; antimicrobial self-medication; community; perception; treatment-seeking behaviour; competence; health provider; Lao PDR;

   Abstract : Background: Reproductive tract infections (RTI), including sexually transmitted infections (STI) constitute an important health threat, both directly and through their potential effect in facilitating HIV transmission. Creating community awareness of RTI/STI and how to prevent them is essential in minimising their spread. READ MORE

6. 14. Female sex workers in Laos : perceptions, care seeking behaviour and barriers related to sexually transmitted infection services

   Author : Ketkesone Phrasisombath; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : female sex workers;

   Abstract : Background: Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) cause health, social and economic burdens in both low- and high-income countries. Not only do STIs impact quality of life, reproductive health and child health, but they also play a crucial role in facilitating sexual transmission of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). READ MORE

7. 15. Chemical Mechanical Polishing of Silicon and Silicon Dioxide in Front End Processing

   Author : Markus Forsberg; Jörgen Olsson; Jyrki Molarius; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Electronics; chemical mechanical polishing; chemical mechanical planarization; silicon; silicon dioxide; front end; shallow trench isolation; deep trench isolation; bipolar transistor; BiCMOS; wafer bonding; Elektronik; Electronics; Elektronik;

   Abstract : Chemical mechanical polishing (CMP) has been used for a long time in the manufacturing of prime silicon wafers for the IC industry. Lately, other substrates, such as silicon-on-insulator has become in use which requires a greater control of the silicon CMP process. READ MORE