Essays about: "maternal behavior"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 18 essays containing the words maternal behavior.

  1. 1. Short- and Long-Term Effects of Filial Imprinting on a Model Hen on the Emotional State of White Leghorn Chicks (Gallus gallus domesticus)

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för fysik, kemi och biologi

    Author : Lovisa Åkerstedt; [2023]
    Keywords : chick; cognition; emotional state; fear; filial imprinting; model hen; White Leghorn; Gallus gallus domesticus;

    Abstract : In layer hen commercial production systems, chicks are not raised by hens and do therefore not receive any maternal care. In the wild, after hatching, chicks undergo filial imprinting where they create a social bond with a stimulus in their surrounding environment, usually the mother hen. READ MORE

  3. 2. Urialernas hemliga nattliv : en beteendestudie på natten

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Environment and Health

    Author : Elisabeth Gileborg; [2022]
    Keywords : Urial; tadzjikiska stäppfår; beteende; etologi; bevarandearbete; lekbeteende; modersbeteende;

    Abstract : A large number of wild species on our globe are currently endangered or on the verge of extinction, illegal hunting of animals and changes in their environment are major contributors. There are currently 134 425 species in danger of extinction and 37 480 species on the verge of extinction. READ MORE

  4. 3. Adressing the first delay in maternal and newborn health : A case study on the Mayuge District in Uganda

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi

    Author : Sebastian Dahlström; [2022]
    Keywords : Global Health; Geography; Maternal and newborn health; Mayuge district; Uganda; 3-delays model; health-seeking; stigma; social identity; culture; traditional aspects;

    Abstract : Global maternal and newborn mortality have made much progress in recent years. Forexample, newborn deaths have almost halved since the 1990s, and the global maternalmortality rate (MMR) has been reduced by nearly 38 percent during the same period.Maternal and newborn deaths are still unacceptably high, and an estimated 2. READ MORE

  5. 4. Multicomponent lifestyle intervention support after pregnancy : A qualitative study on beneficiaries’ experiences

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för hälso- och vårdvetenskap (HV)

    Author : Elnura Halmambetova; [2022]
    Keywords : Lifestyle; maternal care; maternal health; multicomponent intervention; person and family centered care; post-partum care;

    Abstract : Introduction: One of the most significant current discussions in maternal health is the rising burden of non-communicable diseases. The development of accessible non-communicable diseases prevention intervention is an important strategy to reduce the impact of mental and physical health problems on adverse child and maternal health. READ MORE

  6. 5. Hur påverkar gyltans bobyggnadsbeteende modersegenskaperna och smågrisöverlevnaden?

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Environment and Health

    Author : Michaela Österman; [2021]
    Keywords : bobyggnadsbeteende; smågrisöverlevnad; smågrisdödlighet; bobygge; grisning;

    Abstract : Suggor har en stark vilja att bygga bo innan grisning trots att deras förhållanden har förändrats mycket från att bo utomhus till att nu bo inom den konventionella produktionen. Syftet med studien är att undersöka om gyltans bobyggnadsbeteende påverkar hennes modersegenskaper och därmed antalet avvanda smågrisar och avvänjningsvikterna, samt att undersöka varför smågrisarna dör. READ MORE