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  1. 1. Parental Leave Practice in Sweden and Gender Equality: A Qualitative Study on Dynamics in Swedish Parents' Leave-sharing choices

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Socialhögskolan

    Author : Heewon You; [2023]
    Keywords : Parental leave; parental leave practice; gender equality; leave-sharing; Sweden; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : A lot of research has shown varied contributors to Swedish parents' leave-sharing choices, including income, profession, and gender norms. However, there is an absence of studying the contributors as connected and interacting aspects. READ MORE

  3. 2. Early Life Factors and Disease Development in Childhood

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Livsmedelsteknik och nutrition (master)

    Author : Ellen Johansson; [2022]
    Keywords : Delivery mode; C-section; breastfeeding; antibiotics; probiotics; infant; microbiota; food engineering; Medicine and Health Sciences; Biology and Life Sciences;

    Abstract : Background and Aim The aim was to investigate the effects of four early life factors – delivery mode, feeding method, probiotics, and antibiotics – on disease development in childhood. This was done by conducting a structured literature review. READ MORE

  4. 3. Mother’s milk? : The gendering of feeding infants and young children in research published by the World Health Organization

    University essay from Högskolan Dalarna/Institutionen för språk, litteratur och lärande

    Author : Alana Waghorn; [2022]
    Keywords : parenthood; breastfeeding; gender; queer linguistics;

    Abstract : The World Health Organization recommends feeding children human milk for the first six months after birth due to its known efficacy in ensuring their health and survival. The WHO’s research is intended to educate a broad audience of caregivers, whose identity must be understood in order for them to be reached. READ MORE

  5. 4. In the Arms of Our Ancestors: The Universal Social Phenomenon of Human Child Care

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Socialantropologi

    Author : Viktoria Skou; [2021]
    Keywords : social anthropology; child care; evolution; cross-cultural research; feminism; care ethics; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Care is a fundamental need to all human children, in all cultures and through all of human existence. While child care is universal, its practices are cultural-specific. READ MORE

  6. 5. The association between exclusive breastfeeding and nutritional status among infants under six months of age in Bangladesh: A secondary analysis of Bangladesh Demographic and Health Survey, 2017-18

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för kvinnors och barns hälsa

    Author : Kadira Aktar; [2021]
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    Abstract : Background Child undernutrition is a significant public health concern. Almost half of all deaths among children aged under five years are due to undernutrition globally. The risk of undernutrition remains high in many low and lower-middle-income countries, like Bangladesh. READ MORE