Essays about: "health beliefs"
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1. Nurse's experience in nursing hypertensive patients : A descriptive literature review
University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för vårdvetenskapAbstract : Background As the standard of living increases and the global population ages, theprevalence of hypertension was expected to rise further, and research suggested thateffective and consistent care may have a positive impact on hypertension. Nursesplayed an important role as caregivers, communicators and educators when caring forpatients with hypertension and had gained much experience in caring forhypertension. READ MORE
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2. Identifying motivations and barriers to vegetarian diets--An exploratory study on young internationals in Sweden
University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutetAbstract : Our current food system is a significant contributor to anthropogenic greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, land and water use, biodiversity loss among other issues. In order to achieve the sustainability agendas, a shift in the food system is required. READ MORE
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3. “We have to speak one language to stop FGM“ : Inside and outside perspectives on challenges and strategies related to the elimination of Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting within the Maasai in the Northern central part of in Tanzania
University essay fromAbstract : Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) is a universal concern, with more than 200 million girls and women alive today who have undergone the practice primarily concentrated in Africa. The Maasai, a semi-nomadic ethnic group inhabiting the Northern Central part of Tanzania, have the highest rate of FGM/C in the whole country. READ MORE
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4. 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)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
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5. Where's the beef? A quantitative study of the impact of advertising claims on consumer beliefs, attitudes and behavioral intentions in the context of plant-based meat
University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för företagande och ledningAbstract : With a growing population to feed and increased focus on reducing unsustainable (for both the planet and the body) food practices, meat consumption and reduction has become a hot topic. Although an increasing number of people are choosing to ditch dairy and say no to meat, most people in the Western world do consume meat, and enjoy doing it. READ MORE
