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21. Collegial midwifery assistance during the active second stage of labour
Sammanfattning : AbstractSevere perineal trauma (SPT) is a serious complication following vaginal birth. To reduce its incidence rate, various preventive strategies have been implemented in Swedish obstetric units. LÄS MER
22. Risky distances : Peripheralisation and normalisation in the case of a maternity ward closure in Sweden
Sammanfattning : This thesis explores risk, peripheralisation and normalisation in the case of the maternity ward closure at Sollefteå Hospital, located inland in the Swedish region of Västernorrland. When the ward closed in 2017, it drew significant media attention and political discussions on the continuous cuts to Swedish maternity care and the growing economic gap between urban and rural areas – discussions that actualised questions of power and risk. LÄS MER
23. Shame and stigma in weight management during pregnancy and post bariatric surgery : perspectives of patients and healthcare providers
Sammanfattning : Background: Body mass index (BMI) increases across the world, yet there is an alarming lack of obesity prevention and treatments that are effective, harmless and available for everyone in need. Stigmatizing attitudes towards people with obesity and discrimination are widespread, adding to the individuals’ burden of medical risks. LÄS MER
24. Buildning a midwifery profession in South Asia
Sammanfattning : Midwives are key professionals in improving maternal and child health globally, but establishing a midwifery profession in low-income countries is proving to be difficult. The overall aim of this thesis was to explore the situation and building of a midwifery profession in South Asia, and to reveal how influential actors are connected to one another in the building of a profession, especially in Nepal and Bangladesh. LÄS MER
25. Post abortion care in Uganda : improving access and quality of care through task sharing and exploring the perspectives of young women and healthcare providers
Sammanfattning : BACKGROUND. Unsafe abortions in Uganda continue to cause significant harm to women’s health and lives and pose a heavy burden on the health system. The consistent shortage and maldistribution of healthcare providers impede women’s access to sexual and reproductive healthcare including post abortion care. LÄS MER