Search for dissertations about: "women children"
Showing result 16 - 20 of 422 swedish dissertations containing the words women children.
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16. Socioeconomic aspects of lifestyle and women's health: a primary care and population perspective
Abstract : Aims: To estimate growth characteristics and socioeconomic factors in relation to over-weight/obesity among 4-year-old children. To explore whether a primary care lifestyle programme reached and engaged socioeconomically vulnerable groups to the same extent as higher socioeconomic groups. READ MORE
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17. Fertility Behavior and Preferences Among Immigrants and Children of Immigrants in Sweden
Abstract : Similar to other Western European countries, immigrants and children of immigrants constitute growing segments of the Swedish population. Analyzing fertility patterns among immigrants and their children is important because (1) understanding potential heterogeneity in fertility preferences and behavior among population subgroups improves the understanding of fertility trends for the overall population, (2) fertility patterns can serve as an indicator of immigrants’ integration into the destination society, and (3) research can contribute with facts and nuanced perspectives to the emotionally charged political debate on immigrant and minority fertility. READ MORE
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18. Mortality and survival from childhood to old age in rural Ethiopia
Abstract : This thesis examines ways of establishing cause of death, assessing trends in mortality, and identifying factors that affect mortality and survival among the different population groups in rural and semi-urban Ethiopia. These data are important for health care planning; however, such vital data are unavailable in many developing countries. READ MORE
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19. A Biopsychosocial and Long Term Perspective on Child Behavioral Problems : Impact of Risk and Resilience
Abstract : Mental health has become a prominent issue in society. Yet, much remains unknown about the etiology of psychiatric disorders. The aim of the present thesis was to investigate the association between biological, psychological and social factors of risk and resilience and behavioral problems in a birth cohort of Swedish children. READ MORE
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20. Family meal experiences : perspectives on practical knowledge, learning and culture
Abstract : This thesis consists of four studies reflecting information and education on food and meals at different levels of society. The educational efforts are directed towards everyday family practices. READ MORE