Search for dissertations about: "stress life events"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 107 swedish dissertations containing the words stress life events.
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1. Stress : Clinical and Developmental Aspects of Salivary Cortisol in Infants
Abstract : A functional stress-response system is essential for survival at birth, as well as for health and further development. Altered cortisol response and hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal system function may have both short and long-term effects on health and development throughout life. Cortisol secretion follows a circadian rhythm in adults. READ MORE
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2. Migraine and Stress : An Internet administered Multimodal Behavioral Treatment Intervention
Abstract : Migraine is a disabling neurological disorder with high prevalence, the clinical manifestations of which are highly dependent on stress. The overall theme of the present thesis was to address aspects of stress in migraine. READ MORE
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3. The Stress Hypothesis : Implications for the induction of diabetes-related autoimmunity in children?
Abstract : Background: Second to Finland, Sweden has the world’s highest incidence of type 1 diabetes. Experiences of serious life events have retrospectively been shown to constitute a risk factor for the development of this disease, probably via the biological stress response. READ MORE
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4. LIFE EVENTS, STRESS AND COPING
Abstract : In order to increase the understanding of suicidal behaviour, the general aim of the thesis is to gain a profound knowledge of the suicidal individual, and hence to find and ensure a preventive strategy. This will be accomplished by finding and trying new methods for evaluation of suicide risk. READ MORE
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5. Stress and Obesity in Childhood
Abstract : Childhood obesity is a serious health problem and prevalence increases dramatically around the world, including Sweden. The aim of the current thesis was to examine parents’ and children’s stress in relation to childhood obesity. READ MORE