Search for dissertations about: "treatment-seeking behaviour"

Found 3 swedish dissertations containing the words treatment-seeking behaviour.

  2. 1. Characteristics and Processes of Treatment Seeking for Alcohol Problems -findings from epidemiological and qualitative studies

    Author : Annika Jakobsson; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : Alcohol problems; Treatment seeking; Personality; Gender perspective;

    Abstract : Background: Alcohol use and misuse are related to several physical, mental, and social harms in Sweden. Early identification of risky alcohol consumption followed by appropriate intervention can lead to decreased alcohol consumption and prevention of aggravation. READ MORE

  4. 2. Urinary incontinence : prevalence, treatment seeking behaviour, experiences, and perceptions among persons with and without urinary leakage

    Author : Gunnel Andersson; Jan-Erik Johansson; Kerstin Nilsson; Eva Sahlberg-Blom; Eva Samuelsson; Örebro universitet; []
    Keywords : LANTBRUKSVETENSKAPER; AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; UI; prevalence; impact on daily life; healthcare-seeking; cultural study; Medicine; Medicin; Surgery; Kirurgi; Surgery; Kirurgi;

    Abstract : The overall aim of this thesis is to describe urinary incontinence (UI) from a population perspective and to describe experiences and perceptions of UI from an individual perspective. This includes assessing the prevalence of urinary incontinence as well as describing treatment seeking and experiences of living with UI. READ MORE

  5. 3. 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