Essays about: "health belief model"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 21 essays containing the words health belief model.

  1. 11. Enhancing the Resilience Process for South Sudanese Unaccompanied and Separated Children : A Case Study from Nairobi, Kenya

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Teologiska institutionen

    Author : Anne Wachira; [2018]
    Keywords : Resilience; Unaccompanied; Separated; Children; Refugees; Humanitarian; South Sudan; Kenya;

    Abstract : The main aim with this thesis has been to understand how the resilience process could be enhanced for South Sudanese unaccompanied and separated children, USC, resettling in Nairobi, Kenya. The aim has further been to provide primary empirical data in order to bridge the gap on resilience research specifically related to this target group, within a non-western refugee context. READ MORE

  3. 12. Hand Hygiene Barriers faced byHealth Care Workers in The Gambia: : A Health Belief Model Approach

    University essay from Södertörns högskola/Miljövetenskap

    Author : Anna Rosenberg; [2016]
    Keywords : Health Care Associated Infections; Health Care Facilities; Health Belief Model; Health Care Workers; Handwashing; Handrubbing; Infection Control;

    Abstract : Health care associated infections cause major challenges to the provision of health care. This isdue to the burden placed on individuals, their families, and health services. READ MORE

  4. 13. Preventing frailty among inactive older adults : what motivates to an active lifestyle?

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för folkhälso- och vårdvetenskap

    Author : Sandra Eriksson; [2016]
    Keywords : Frailty; older adults; physical activity; motivation.; Skörhet; äldre vuxna; fysisk aktivitet; motivation.;

    Abstract : Abstract Background: Frailty is a physiological condition caused by aging which increases the risk for adverse health problems and extended need for health and social care. This condition can be prevented, and to some extent treated, with physical activity. READ MORE

  5. 14. Knowledge of and attitudes to sexually transmitted diseases among Thai university students

    University essay from Institutionen för folkhälso- och vårdvetenskap

    Author : Linn Svensson; Sara Waern; [2013]
    Keywords : STDs Thai students knowledge attitude; STDs Thai studenter kunskap attityd;

    Abstract : Sexually transmitted diseases are a major problem among adolescents in Thailand, and seeing that unprotected sex is a growing trend, awareness must be increased. The aim of this study was to examine Thai students’ knowledge of and attitudes to STDs as well as if there are any differences in gender regarding these questions. READ MORE

  6. 15. The self-described meaning making of Icelandic elderly in rehabilitation : A phenomenological study

    University essay from Religionspsykologi

    Author : Maria Gunnlaugsdottir; [2013]
    Keywords : meaning making; gerontology; rehabilitation; sense of coherence; qualitative research.;

    Abstract : Purpose: In the present study factors that influence meaning making of elderly people were explored from the perspective of elderly people themselves. Design and methods: The Vancouver School of doing phenomenology was the methodological approach of the study. The sample consisted of eight elderly people, ages 65-72, with mean age 67 years. READ MORE