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1. 6. (Un)universal health care for all: A qualitative study exploring the access to health care for Venezuelan migrants in Medellín, Colombia

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografi; Lunds universitet/LUMID International Master programme in applied International Development and Management

   Author : Agnes Olsson Wevel; [2022]
   Keywords : migrants; undocumented migrants; irregular migrants; Venezuelan migrants; Colombia; Medellín; health care; access to health care; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : The aim of this thesis is to understand how migrants perceive their opportunities to access health care, and how underlying factors result in barriers impacting their access to health care and ability to safeguard their health. It does so by answering the research question: How do Venezuelan migrants in Medellín perceive their access to health care? To fulfil the aim and answer the research question, interviews and focus groups were carried out with 30 migrants in Medellin. READ MORE

3. 7. Exploring Roma CSO’s Work on Empowering Reproductive Choices among Roma Women and Girls in Serbia

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografi; Lunds universitet/LUMID International Master programme in applied International Development and Management

   Author : Alice Hansson; [2022]
   Keywords : Empowerment; Intersectionality; Serbia; Roma women; reproductive choice; Civil Society Organizations; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : Reproductive choice, one’s ability to make informed decisions regarding sexual relations, contraceptive use, and reproductive health care, is not a given. Empowerment is considered a tool for improving women’s ability to make reproductive choices. However, it is a very context-specific approach needing contextual pathways of change. READ MORE

4. 8. Immunization supply chain of India

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

   Author : Mahesh Praveen Kashyap; [2021]
   Keywords : Immunization supply chain; COVID-19 vaccination; Routine immunization; Vaccine distribution in developing countries; Health care workers for COVID-19 vaccination; Vaccine administration.; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Background The COVID 19 pandemic has subjected a lot of countries to economic and social turmoil. This has contributed to socio economic as well as psychological challenges undermining the economies of many countries. Immunization is the key in this crucial phase of pandemic that can save a lot of precious lives. READ MORE

5. 9. The importance of including femalegenital mutilation into medical education : A qualitative study on Swedish universities midwifery program

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)

   Author : Elin Jansson; [2021]
   Keywords : Female genital mutilation; education; migration; gender; women´s health; violence against women; circumcision.;

   Abstract : This thesis will investigate to what extent the midwifery programme atselected Swedish universities is including the issue of female genitalmutilation (FGM) into their education and curriculum. This is an importantsubject to do research on since a lot of existing literature on the topic showsthat midwives in Sweden are seriously lacking in knowledge regarding thepractice of FGM. READ MORE

6. 10. Carving the Path

   University essay from KTH/Arkitektur

   Author : Nada El Kateb; [2021]
   Keywords : Cairo; Egypt; Children in Street Situations; Family home; Co-creation; Social Integration; Fieldwork;

   Abstract : This project investigates the role of the built environment in securing our practical and social needs. This is done based on research in the context of Cairo, Egypt. Banati foundation is an organisation established in 2010 which works on the rehabilitation and social reintegration of children in street situations in Cairo. READ MORE