Search for dissertations about: "suicide among youth"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 15 swedish dissertations containing the words suicide among youth.

2. 1. Prevalence and Correlates of Health Risk Behaviors among High School Adolescents in Iran : With focus on Water-pipe Smoking, Suicide Ideation, Physical Activity and Nutrition

   Author : Reza Ziaei; Eija Viitasara; Reza Mohammadi; Mittuniversitetet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Global Youth Tobacco Survey; High school students; Iran; Waterpipe hookah smoking; Student health; Suicide ideation; Global School- Based Student Health Survey; Physical activity; Physical inactivity; Sedentary behavior; Fruit intake; Vegetable intake.;

   Abstract : Background: Adolescence is a transitional stage from childhood into adulthood and many habits, with long-term implications for health, from this period of life can continue into adulthood. Identifying risk factors related to health risk behaviors is therefore an important part of health promotion. READ MORE

4. 2. Self-harm in youth : predicting mental illness, social marginalisation and suicide

   Author : Karin Beckman; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Aims: The aims of this thesis were to study self-harm in young people and to evaluate the risks of adverse outcomes through short- and long-term follow-up. The primary focus was on the risk of suicide, and also on the risk of mental illness and labour market marginalisation in adult life. READ MORE

5. 3. ‘Striving to negotiate… dying to escape’ : suicidal expressions among young people in Cambodia

   Author : Bhoomikumar Jegannathan; Gunnar Kullgren; Wolfgang Rutz; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Suicidal expressions; Young people; Cambodia;

   Abstract : Background Suicide among young people is a global public health problem, but information on determinants and understanding of suicidal expressions are lacking in low and middle income countries (LMIC). Though school-based interventions are common in many parts of the world, evidence for efficacy is less reported, particularly from post-conflict countries. READ MORE

6. 4. Exploring paths to youth suicide and sudden violent death : a multimethod case-control investigation

   Author : Annelie Werbart Törnblom; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Suicide and other forms of sudden violent death are the most common causes of death among young people worldwide. Both suicide and other forms of sudden violent death are more frequent among males than females. Risk factors, suicidal behavior, and help-seeking patterns differ between young women and men. READ MORE

7. 5. Pathological Internet use and psychopathology among European adolescents

   Author : Tony Durkee; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Background: Internet use and accessibility has grown exponentially across the globe. The highest rates are noted in adolescents and youth. The swift development of technological improvements combined with interactive and enticing online activities has demonstrated to be unprecedented. READ MORE