Essays about: "Social disease"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 191 essays containing the words Social disease.

  1. 6. Understanding the occupational adaptation process of individuals with osteogenesis imperfecta and their families to promote participation and occupational engagement : A scoping review

    University essay from

    Author : Kadi Männi; [2023]
    Keywords : Brittle bone disease; literature review; occupational adaptation; occupational science; occupational therapy;

    Abstract : Introduction: Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is a condition that affects the whole family on many levels and is important to consider the management of the disease and its impact on occupational participation and engagement in daily activities. Aim: To explore the natural occupational adaptation process (OAP) and its impact on daily activities among individuals and families with OI. READ MORE

  3. 7. Care and the Potential of Genetic Counseling: A Clinical Fieldwork

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Sociologiska institutionen; Lunds universitet/Socialantropologi

    Author : Frederik Jacques Paulsen; [2023]
    Keywords : Medical anthropology; genetics; care; telecare; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Recent decades have witnessed an innovation in genetics and biomedical practices, shifting the practice from treatment to prevention. Testing healthy individuals for genetic inherited diseases has now become increasingly common, preventing potential disease by offering early screenings, medication, or potentially surgery, reducing the genetic risk from developing into disease. READ MORE

  4. 8. A look into stem rust resistance breeding

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Plant Breeding (from 130101)

    Author : Lucas Sydh Sjögren; [2023]
    Keywords : Stem rust; Black rust; Puccinia graminis f. sp. tritici; Plant breeding; Ug99; TKTTF; Plant resistance; Social challenges; Political challenges; Practical challenges;

    Abstract : Wheat is one of the largest food commodities globally, but the cultivation of wheat faces many challenges. Among these is the stem rust disease, which historically has caused mass starvation and misery. This thesis explores the stem rust disease in wheat, and the plant breeding for the potential of resistance to stem rust in the future. READ MORE

  5. 9. COVID-19: Healthcare Utilization Changes and Social Factors : A study on individuals aged over 50 in Europe

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Nationalekonomi

    Author : Marios-Yordanis Popov; [2023]
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    Abstract : The thesis studies a sample of individuals over the age of 50 in Europe with the purpose of identifying any differences in healthcare utilization due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The main focus of the study is the impact that social factors have had on one’s behaviour and risk preferences, even if they themselves did not fall ill. READ MORE

  6. 10. Family caregivers experience of end-of-life carefor persons with dementia : A descriptive literature review

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för vårdvetenskap

    Author : Qi Sun; Yifan Zhang; [2023]
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    Abstract : Background: Dementia is a disease that causes significant cognitive decline and canaffect occupational, life and social functioning. As the disease worsens and symptoms ofpersons with dementia(PwD) become more severe, some end-of-life stage PwD chooseto spend their time at home, which means that the family caregivers become the mainsupport body for the PwD. READ MORE