Essays about: "health literacy"

Showing result 31 - 35 of 55 essays containing the words health literacy.

  1. 31. A cross-sectional study examining the association between litaracy and unmet need for contraception among women in Rwanda.

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Internationell mödra- och barnhälsovård (IMCH)

    Author : Antigoni Papaioannou; [2019]
    Keywords : literacy; contraceptive use; unmet need; reproductive and sexual health; DHS-data.; παιδεία; αναλφαβητισμος; χρήση αντισυλληψης; ανεκπληρωτες ανάγκες; αναπαραγωγική και σεξουαλική υγεία.; läskunnighet; preventivmedel; obehövligt behov; reproduktiv och sexuell hälsa; DHS-data.;

    Abstract : Introduction:Rwanda is one of the countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with the most remarkable health achievements. However, Rwanda is still one of the countries with a high unmet need (34%) and high prevalence of unintended pregnancies. READ MORE

  3. 32. Health support  services abd challenges for west African immigrant mothers of children with special health needs : An interview study in suburban areas on Swedish cities

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för folkhälso- och idrottsvetenskap

    Author : Offor Joy; [2019]
    Keywords : West African immigrant mothers health and wellbeing; children with neuropsychiatric disorder; Health policy; promotional intervention for immigrant mothers in Sweden;

    Abstract : The aim of this study was to investigate and understand how west African immigrant mothers of children with neuropsychiatric disability are been supported by the Lss service provider. Method: Qualitative semi- structured interviews were conducted with seven participants , therein four were west African mothers of children with neuropsychiatric disability, and three were Lss service workers. READ MORE

  4. 33. About Fijian teachers approach to implement pedagogical strategies in health education : A Minor Field Study with an ethnographic approach

    University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för hälsa och välfärd

    Author : Camilla Lilja; Emma Fridell; [2018]
    Keywords : Health Education; Empowerment; Ethnographic approach; Health Literacy; Knowledge; Health; School; Sociocultural perspective; Strategies; Qualitative approach; Zone of Proximal Development;

    Abstract : Health differs among people and education about health is of value to maintain and develop health. In a developing country as Fiji may the definition of health be of different holistic character, compared to industrial countries. READ MORE

  5. 34. Female Education and Gender Inequality - A study of Indian children´s enrolment and future outcomes

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för nationalekonomi med statistik

    Author : Emelie Jönsson; Tina Nikkhoo; [2017-07-03]
    Keywords : India; son preferences; gender inequality; gender gap; income shock; education; enrolment; income; health;

    Abstract : The objective of this thesis is to investigate the educational gender inequality and the differences among boys’ and girls’ educational attainment and outcomes in India. India is considered to be the most fast growing economy in the world but there are still major gaps between men and women, already apparent at young ages. READ MORE

  6. 35. 'A Food Culture in Transition'. Perceptions of Healthy Eating and Reasoning in Food Choices - A Grounded Theory Study of Young Mothers in South Tarawa, Kiribati

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Socialmedicin och global hälsa

    Author : Anna Fallgren; [2017]
    Keywords : Public health; Food choices; Healthy eating; Kiribati; Pacific; Qualitative study; Mothers; Non-communicable diseases; Poverty; Climate change; Nutrition; Culture; Food policy; Non-governmental organisations; Participation; Social Sciences; Medicine and Health Sciences; Agriculture and Food Sciences;

    Abstract : The recent shift towards energy-dense and nutrient-poor diets has led to an increase of diseases such as obesity, diabetes and cardio-vascular disease. Due to poverty, geographical remoteness and lack of cultivable land, Kiribati experiences a double burden of malnutrition with high levels of NCDs among adults, and undernourishment among children. READ MORE