Essays about: "Linn Jansson Öhlén"

Found 3 essays containing the words Linn Jansson Öhlén.

  1. 1. Coping with malaria : Experiences of strategies for prevention and treatment in a village in Uganda

    University essay from Södertörns högskola/Miljövetenskap

    Author : Linn Jansson Öhlén; [2020]
    Keywords : Malaria prevention; Treatment seeking; Mosquito net use; Rural Uganda; Political Ecology of Health; Human Agency; Healthcare System;

    Abstract : Few studies regarding treatment seeking behaviour related to Malaria have been conducted in Uganda, and most of the studies regarding use of mosquito nets that have been conducted are quantitative. There is thus a need for qualitative studies for a deeper understanding of the complex issue of coping with malaria in a resource limited setting. READ MORE

  3. 2. Fear of influenza vaccination in the event of an epidemic : Perceptions of threat and trust in two socioeconomically different areas of Stockholm

    University essay from Södertörns högskola/Miljövetenskap

    Author : Linn Jansson Öhlén; [2019]
    Keywords : Epidemic pandemic Control; Influenza; Vaccination; Health Belief Model; Trust; Socioeconomics;

    Abstract : In recent history, four influenza pandemics have occurred causing worldwide suffering. It is only a matter of time when a fifth pandemic will emerge. The willingness of the public to perform recommended precautionary actions is central for successful outbreak management, where the most important measure is vaccination. READ MORE

  4. 3. Expectations, Compassion and Confusion : Volunteers’ experiences and perspectives

    University essay from Södertörns högskola/Institutionen för naturvetenskap, miljö och teknik

    Author : Linn Jansson Öhlén; [2015]
    Keywords : Volunteer tourism; volunteer travel organizers; neo-liberalism; post-colonialism; social movement theory; Volontär-turism; volontärrese-organisatörer; neoliberalism; postkolonialism; social movement theory;

    Abstract : The roots of international voluntary work can be said to stem back to the 19:th century missionary work. It is thus nothing new with westerners wanting to spread their knowledge or help the poor in other countries. READ MORE