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6. ACT for behaviour change in adults with poor oral health
Sammanfattning : The aim of this thesis is to contribute to the knowledge about psychological methods for behaviour change in adults with poor oral health. Study I is a systematic review of behavioural interventions for individuals ( 13 years of age) with poor oral health. LÄS MER
7. Challenges of learning and practicing motivational interviewing
Sammanfattning : Background: The past three decades have seen a growth in health promotion research and practice, stimulated by the epidemiologic transition of the leading causes of death from infectious to chronic diseases. An estimated 50% of mortality from the 10 leading causes of death is due to behaviour, which suggests individuals can make important contributions to their own health by adopting some health-related behaviours and avoiding others. LÄS MER
8. Resilience, mental health, and exposure to violence among individuals with former or current experiences of being a refugee in Sweden : quantitative and qualitative studies
Sammanfattning : Studies indicate that individuals with current or former experiences of being a refugee are more likely to have experienced adverse events, like violence, and face mental health challenges in their host countries. After arrival in host countries, people with refugee experiences often confront various post-migration adversities like discrimination. LÄS MER
9. On designing educational portals for self-management of type 2 diabetes : lessons learnt from an Iranian context
Sammanfattning : Introduction: The prevalence of type 2 diabetes (T2D) has been rising steadily and more rapidly in middle- and low-income countries. It is estimated that, by 2040, about 640 million people will have diabetes. Web-based technology and mobile phones have provided different services for patients with diabetes (e.g. LÄS MER
10. Individual needs and psychosocial health among victims of intimate partner violence
Sammanfattning : Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a pervasive public health concern associated with a range of lifelong health consequences and social adversities. The overall aim of this thesis is to contribute to an improved understanding of how individual and contextual factors are related to social and psychological health among victims of intimate partner violence. LÄS MER