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16. Genome-wide association study to find SNPs associated with circulating levels of the protein FGF-21
University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för fysikAbstract : Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most common types of cancer globally. In Sweden, every year over 6000 individuals are diagnosed with CRC making it the fourth most common form of cancer in the country. The symptoms of the disease occur late in its development, therefore diagnosis is often delayed, which has a negative effect on mortality. READ MORE
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17. Vital exhaustion and cardiovascular disease – does social support moderate the relationship?
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för kvinnors och barns hälsaAbstract : Background It is stated that vital exhaustion (VE) increases the risk of getting cardiovascular disease (CVD) (1), at the moment the leading cause of death globally (2). A factor in life that may be protective against the harmful effect of VE is social support (3) which is also associated with CVD (4). READ MORE
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18. “They Will be Mothers” : perceptions and practices of midwives towards adolescents with an unwanted pregnancy in Peru
University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografi; Lunds universitet/LUMID International Master programme in applied International Development and ManagementAbstract : Pregnancy decisions are notably connected to maternal well-being, particularly for groups disproportionately affected by unplanned and unwanted pregnancies such as adolescents. Midwives are health professionals most likely to care for a pregnant adolescent in a public healthcare setting and spend the most time with her during her pregnancy. READ MORE
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19. INTERNET-BASED MINDFULNESS-ACCEPTANCE-COMMITMENT IN SPORTS: A RANDOMISED CONTROLLED TRIAL
University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för psykologiAbstract : The psychological aspects of sports is crucial for performance and important for sustaining good mental health. Despite this, efforts to improve those aspects are surprisingly rare and partly due to stigmatization of help-seeking together with lack of time and economic resources. READ MORE
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20. Maternal Health and the Three Delays Model in rural Guatemala - Examining Factors Affecting Maternal Health-Seeking Behaviours and Health Service Utilisation in Quiché
University essay from Lunds universitet/LUMID International Master programme in applied International Development and Management; Lunds universitet/Institutionen för kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografiAbstract : Objectives. Guatemala exhibits disastrous maternal and child health outcomes, with the rural, indigenous populations disproportionately impacted by high maternal mortality, chronic malnutrition, and low skilled birth attendance. READ MORE