Essays about: "Pregnant women"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 89 essays containing the words Pregnant women.

  1. 1. The gut microbiome and nausea in pregnancy

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för biologisk grundutbildning

    Author : Clàudia González Valdivia; [2023]
    Keywords : Bioinformatics; Microbiome; Metagenomics; Genome analysis; Genetics;

    Abstract : Nausea and vomiting are among the most common symptoms of early pregnancy. Its most extreme form Hyperemesis gravidarum often requires hospitalization and has been linked as a risk factor of perinatal depression. READ MORE

  3. 2. “I Just Hated Being a Mother” : Stories of Czech Women who Experienced Motherhood Regrets

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för tema

    Author : Anna Holemá; [2023]
    Keywords : motherhood; maternal regrets; feminism; reproductive justice; pronatalism; intersectionality; qualitative research; having children; Czech Republic; Czechoslovakia;

    Abstract : This thesis explores the experiences of women - mothers who regret having children. In mainstream society, it is assumed that mothers find their roles fulfilling and it makes them happy despite possible hardships. The topic of maternal regrets is not discussed enough, it is still a taboo. READ MORE

  4. 3. Intercultural Dialogue : Perceptions of the Maternal Health Care of Indigenous Females in Veracruz, México

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för konst, kultur och kommunikation (K3)

    Author : Ana Maria Camber; [2023]
    Keywords : Interculturality; multicultural; western health care; indigenous peoples; indigenous females; Mexico; hegemony;

    Abstract : Cultural traditions in indigenous peoples about maternity, childbirth and puerperium are fundamental bases to their history and knowledge for the well-being of the community. However, government and private health services in general only offer Western birthing practices, making pregnant indigenous women fall between two systems: one based on their traditions and beliefs but weakened by poor resourcing and inefficiencies, and the other by policies of acculturation. READ MORE

  5. 4. 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

  6. 5. The seropositivity of Toxoplasma gondii in free-roaming domesticated cats in Masai Mara, Kenya : a zoonosis perspective

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical Sciences

    Author : Ronja Byström; [2023]
    Keywords : toxoplasma; toxoplasmosis; domestic cat; Kenya; Masai Mara; zoonosis; public health; seropositivity; seroprevalence;

    Abstract : Toxoplasma gondii is an intracellular parasite with felids as the definitive host. It can infect almost every animal, including humans, as its intermediate host. It is an important zoonosis, especially for immune-deprived people, such as patients with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), and pregnant women. READ MORE