Essays about: "health-seeking behaviour"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 essays containing the words health-seeking behaviour.

1. 1. Factors associated with male youth’s utilization of youth clinics –A cross-sectional study in southern Sweden

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Socialmedicin och global hälsa

   Author : Stella Hedlund; [2023]
   Keywords : sexual and reproductive health; mental health; male youth; youth friendly services; health-seeking behaviour; utilization; Sweden; Medicine and Health Sciences;

   Abstract : Background: Sweden has a long-standing tradition of youth-friendly services focusing on sexual, reproductive and mental health. Currently, they are mainly targeting and being used by girls and young women. READ MORE

3. 2. Moving from Daji towards Noma: Changing the perception of a spiritual towards a treatable disease : A case study of Hilfsaktion Noma e.V. in Niger

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Teologiska institutionen

   Author : Shauni Denise De Vriese; [2021]
   Keywords : Noma; impediments to healthcare; social cognitive theory; access to healthcare; community-based surveillance system; Hilfsaktion Noma e.V.; Niger;

   Abstract : Noma is a neglected non-contagious disease of the face and mouth affecting children living in extreme poverty. Due to the quick spread of the disease, the mortality rate is estimated at 90% when treatment is not started within two weeks of onset. Even though Hilfsaktion Noma e.V. READ MORE

4. 3. Barriers affecting women’s decision to seek care during pregnancy, childbirth and postnatal period in rural Kenya

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

   Author : Carolina Mikaelsdotter; [2019]
   Keywords : Barriers; Water; sanitation hygiene WASH ; Health seeking behaviour; Antenatal care; Postnatal care.;

   Abstract : Background: Antenatal care (ANC), facility delivery and postnatal care (PNC), are proven to reduce maternal and child mortality and morbidity in high burden settings. However, few rural pregnant women use these services sufficiently and it is essential to identify the barriers. READ MORE

5. 4. Voices of Female Youths Living with HIV/AIDS on their Experiences regarding access and Utilisation of Contraceptives: A case of Kawempe Division Kampala City, Uganda.

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för socialt arbete

   Author : Brenda Nanyonga; [2018-07-17]
   Keywords : HIV AIDS; contraception; access to contraceptives; utilisation of contraceptives; experiences of FYLWHA.;

   Abstract : This study aimed at documenting experiences of FYLWHA regarding their access and utilisation of contraceptives with reference to Kawempe division of Kampala city-Uganda. Basically the study was guided by three objectives i.e. READ MORE

6. 5. SUK- A companion to promoting well-being among overweight hypertensive older people : Health seeking behavior among overweight hypertensive older people

   University essay from Akademin för hälsa, vård och välfärd

   Author : Junjira Seesawang; [2011]
   Keywords : health seeking behavior; older people; overweight hypertensive;

   Abstract : Health seeking behaviour is important in older people with hypertension and overweight, in terms of managing health factors that are related to their health and illness. However, health seeking behaviour of Thai older people is not well documented. READ MORE