Essays about: "physical and psychological factors"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 94 essays containing the words physical and psychological factors.

  1. 1. Clean Water and Sanitation in regard to Female Genital Mutilation in Somalia and Ethiopia

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)

    Author : Maja Dolk; Noomi Lindh; [2024]
    Keywords : Female Genital Mutilation FGM ; Water; Sanitation; Somalia; Ethiopia; Hygiene;

    Abstract : This essay examines the prevalent practice of female genital mutilation (FGM) in Ethiopia and Somalia, focusing on the multifaceted consequences faced by women who undergo this procedure. FGM, deeply entrenched in the cultural fabric of both nations. READ MORE

  3. 2. A REVIEW OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY’S EFFECT ON MOOD Through the Lens of the HPA Axis

    University essay from Institutionen för tillämpad informationsteknologi

    Author : Susanna Karlkvist; Anton Wickberg; [2023-02-01]
    Keywords : Mood; Physical activity; HPA axis; The cross-stressor adaptation hypothesis; CRH; Exercise; Cortisol; Cognition;

    Abstract : Engagement in physical activity (PA) has been said to trigger a chain reaction of events which can alter our mood state. One recently implicated component is the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, involved in the reaction to physical and psychological stress-ors. READ MORE

  4. 3. The Influence of Physical Activities on Mental Health among Athletes during COVID-19 Pandemics : A Systematic Literature

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

    Author : Attia Rasheed; [2023]
    Keywords : Athletes; Mental Health; Physical activities; Psychological Distress; Idrottare; Psykisk hälsa; Fysiska aktiviteter; Psykologiskt lidande;

    Abstract : Background: During 2020-2022, the SARS-COVID-19-2 (COVID-19) pandemic contributed to a global health crisis that affected society and individuals. One particularly vulnerable group was athletes, with limited personal health and physical exercise opportunities. READ MORE

  5. 4. 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

  6. 5. Menstrual Blood, Sweat and Tears: A Qualitative Study on Women’s Menstrual Health Management at Workplace Settings in Maputo, Mozambique

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Ellinor Berglund; [2023]
    Keywords : menstrual health management; Mozambique; decent work; gender equality; socio-ecological model of health.; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Equal participation in safe and decent work is a crucial factor for achieving gender equality. Despite this, gender-based obstacles remain as workplaces often fail to ensure the human rights, health, and general wellbeing of their employees, with menstrual health being an especially neglected aspect of the gendered workplace experience. READ MORE