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1. 16. Health care professionals’ experiences and views of sexual and reproductive health service provision to undocumented Roma women in Finland

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Socialmedicin och global hälsa

   Author : Kalina Georgieva Hristozova; [2023]
   Keywords : undocumented Roma women; sexual and reproductive health; sexual and reproductive health service provision; health professionals experiences; Medicine and Health Sciences;

   Abstract : Aim: This qualitative study explores the sexual and reproductive health service provision offered to undocumented Roma women migrating to Finland and traces the major challenges in this regard through the experiences, the perceptions, and the views of Finnish health professionals. Background: Sexual and reproductive health (SRH) of undocumented Roma women is of a particular concern since the lack of health insurance, their mobility, and disadvantaged educational, social, and economic level make them more vulnerable to health risks. READ MORE

3. 17. From Boom to Bust: Unfolding the association between business cycles and the mental health of Swedish children

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Maja Juväng; Thilda Horvath; [2023]
   Keywords : Child mental health; Health economics; Business Cycles; Unemployment rate; Fixed effects model; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : An extensive body of literature links macroeconomic conditions to mortality and diverse health outcomes in adulthood, but largely ignores the impact on children. Sweden is currently at the verge of an economic downturn, while mental health disorders and psychosomatic problems are the most common health issue amongst children. READ MORE

4. 18. Psychosocial Support Around Death, Dying, and Grief for Children with Intellectual Disabilities in Pediatric Palliative Care : An Empirical Study

   University essay from Jönköping University/HLK, CHILD

   Author : Maria Bonin; [2023]
   Keywords : pediatric palliative care; psychosocial support; children with intellectual disabilities; death;

   Abstract : Many children with life-limiting health conditions in pediatric palliative care have cognitive impairments or intellectual disabilities (ID). They are confronted with their own death and need adapted psychosocial support. The assumption that children with ID might not understand death and dying can lead to limited support. READ MORE

5. 19. Intrahousehold Gender Inequality and its effects on Child Mortality in Sierra Leone

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

   Author : Sara Uppling; [2023]
   Keywords : child mortality; gender inequality; Sierra Leone; social determinants of health;

   Abstract : Even if child mortality has decreased significantly since 1990, it is still a substantial issue that is prevalent all over the world. Regional differences are significant, and Sub-Saharan Africa is the most affected area. Traditionally, researchers have turned to the medical field for health-related issues. READ MORE

6. 20. Impact of BPA, BPF and Mixture N1 on DNA-Methylation of GRIN2B and NR3C1 during human neuroprogenitor cell differentiation

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för biologisk grundutbildning; Uppsala universitet/Fysiologi och miljötoxikologi

   Author : Franziska Sophie Richter; [2023]
   Keywords : Epigenetics; Endocrine disrupting chemicals; DNA methylation; EDCs; Mixture effects; BPA; BPF; Mixture N1;

   Abstract : Endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) are ubiquitous and their adverse impact on nature, wildlife and humans is extensively researched. We are constantly exposed to EDCs, such as the widespread and extensively researched Bisphenol A, as well as its substitute Bisphenol F, which is coming into wider use, even though it is much less is researched and limited information is available about its endocrine effects. READ MORE