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  1. 1. Loneliness cannot be seen, but it can be talked about

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Sociologi

    Author : Heléne Schreber; [2023]
    Keywords : Migration; integration; health; social capital; Sweden; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Studies and public health reports indicate that newly arrived refugees in Sweden experience poorer health and well-being compared to the general population, particularly among women. Research has also demonstrated that migrants' health not only starts off deprived upon arrival but also deteriorates over time. READ MORE

  3. 2. Nurse's experience in nursing hypertensive patients : A descriptive literature review

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för vårdvetenskap

    Author : Xiuwen Hong; Xinyuan Teng; [2023]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : 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

  4. 3. The older adults’ experience of sedentary behavior : A descriptive literature review

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för vårdvetenskap

    Author : Jing Li; Jiayan Ye; [2023]
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    Abstract : Background: Sedentary behavior affects both physical and psychological aspects. Therelationship between sedentary behaviour and many health outcomes is complexbecause it depends on the type of sedentary behaviour and the age group studied. READ MORE

  5. 4. PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AT WORK AND JOB PERFORMANCE : A qualitative study of physical activity at work from the perspective of office workers in Tanzania.

    University essay from Mälardalens universitet/Akademin för hälsa, vård och välfärd

    Author : Getrude Munuo; [2023]
    Keywords : employees; job performance; lifestyle habit; physical activity; qualitative method;

    Abstract : Sedentary behavior has been among the major challenges facing employees working in offices subsequently failing to attain WHO recommendations on physical activity. Office employees are mostly at high risk of developing non-communicable diseases because most of their work is executed while sitting. READ MORE

  6. 5. Dog owner knowledge and attitudes towards oral vaccination : a field study on canine rabies in Lao PDR

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical Sciences

    Author : Elsa Holmström; [2023]
    Keywords : canines; zoonoses; vaccine prevention; vaccine preferences;

    Abstract : Rabies is a fatal viral disease causing around 59,000 deaths each year worldwide. Out of all deaths, 95% occur in Africa and Asia. In Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) rabies is endemic with dogs being the main virus reservoir. All mammals can be infected by the rabies virus but up to 99% of human rabies cases are transmitted by dogs. READ MORE