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16. The Stress Hypothesis : Implications for the induction of diabetes-related autoimmunity in children?
Sammanfattning : 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. LÄS MER
17. Online Sexual Behaviours Among Swedish Youth : Characteristics, Associations and Consequences
Sammanfattning : Online sexual behaviours refer to sexual activities where the Internet and/or mobile phone are used. The aims of this thesis were to investigate young people and their experiences of different online sexual behaviours with regard to characteristics, associations and consequences, by using data from a representative sample of 3,503 Swedish youth (m= 18. LÄS MER
18. The use of computerised clinical decision support system in maternal and neonatal care in rural Africa : enthusiasm and concerns
Sammanfattning : Background: Maternal and neonatal mortality rates remain high in sub-Saharan Africa. The shortage of skilled Healthcare Workers (HCWs) and poor access to guidelines are plausible reasons for the reported low quality in maternal and neonatal services in rural Africa. LÄS MER
19. Depression in primary care : detection, description and mortality
Sammanfattning : Aims: The aims of these studies were to explore the prevalence and severity of depression among unscheduled drop-in patients in primary care and to identify possible cues to depression in the consultation. Further aims were to analyze the association between depression and psychosocial stressors and lifestyle factors from a gender perspective and to evaluate the usefulness of the Gotland Male Depression Scale (GS) in screening for depression among men. LÄS MER
20. A health coaching self-management programme for patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease : An explorative and interventional study
Sammanfattning : Background: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a primary cause of chronic morbidity and mortality and contributes to an increased economic and social burden on patients and families. Self-management education as one non-pharmacological treatment approach is highlighted in guidelines. LÄS MER