Essays about: "disabled women"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 18 essays containing the words disabled women.

  1. 1. Gender-based violence against women with intellectual disabilities, the case of Tanzania

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)

    Author : Caroline Bergkvist; [2023]
    Keywords : Tanzania; Women with intellectual disabilities; violence; sexual violence; gender-based violence; Capability approach; Human rights-based approach;

    Abstract : One of the most prevalent human rights violations in the world is Violence Against Women and Girls. It is estimated that 1 in 3 women, which is equal to 736 million women, have been experiencing sexual and/or physical violence in her lifetime since the age of 15. READ MORE

  3. 2. “A Fatally Flawed System” : A critical investigation of the 2021 cases on the American Death Row where 11 people were executed

    University essay from Enskilda Högskolan Stockholm/Avdelningen för mänskliga rättigheter och demokrati

    Author : Linn Davrin; [2022]
    Keywords : Capital punishment; United States; Discrimination; Racism; Intersectionality;

    Abstract : The death penalty in the US has long been characterized by racist prejudices and mistakes. Previous research suggests that the majority of those executed are intellectually disabled people, black people and the poor. READ MORE

  4. 3. Analyzing the Benefits and Downsides of Mobile Mammography Units in Sweden

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för kemi, bioteknologi och hälsa (CBH)

    Author : Sadia Masoom; [2022]
    Keywords : Mammography; Mobile Mammography Units; MMUs; Fixed Mammography Units; Stationary Mammography Units; Breast Cancer; Screening; Screening in Sweden.;

    Abstract : Breast Cancer is the second most common cancer in Sweden. More treatment options are available with a higher chance of survival if Breast cancer is diagnosed early. WHO has recommended performing Breast Cancer screenings on women even before they develop any symptoms. READ MORE

  5. 4. Mental health among nurses : A study of stress, anxiety and depression of nurses in referral hospitals of COVID-19 patients, in Iran

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för hälso- och vårdvetenskap (HV)

    Author : Leila Gharagozlu; [2022]
    Keywords : COVID-19; Nurses; Stress; Anxiety; Depression; Iran;

    Abstract : Introduction: Nurses have had an essential role in developing care, treatment, and community health worldwide during the outbreak of COVID-19. Being in the front line of dealing with the disease, they are more likely to suffer from mental ill-health. Therefore, finding out more about these nurses’ mental health is very important. READ MORE

  6. 5. De(ter)mined? A Qualitative Research of Gender Mainstreaming Practices in Humanitarian Mine Action in Ukraine

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Teologiska institutionen

    Author : Sophia Katharina Gajan; [2021]
    Keywords : humanitarian mine action; gender mainstreaming; gender equality; explosive ordnance risk education; protection; human security; Ukraine;

    Abstract : Ukraine belongs to the most landmine contaminated countries in the world. Therefore, humanitarian mine action (HMA) is an important area of work for Ukraine’s humanitarian protection cluster. In Ukraine, landmine contamination produces gendered insecurities and vulnerabilities. READ MORE