Essays about: "physical hygiene"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 24 essays containing the words physical hygiene.

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. 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

4. 3. We don’t sit and talk about this. : Exploring menarche and menstrual experiences of Primary Teachers in Catalonia and Sweden

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för pedagogik och didaktik

   Author : Marina Saladrigas Clemente; [2023]
   Keywords : Teachers; Menstruation; Menarche; Experiences; Sweden; Catalonia; Spain; Menstrual Etiquette; Institutional Non-Acceptance; Pollution Theory; Development Theory of Embodiment.;

   Abstract : We don’t sit and talk about this, aims at quite the opposite. While societies such as the Catalan and Swedish have become more gender equal and seem to advance towards being more welcoming for menstruating bodies, there are still many discomforts and oppressions related to the menstrual experience. READ MORE

5. 4. “Imprisoned in my own body”- Women's experiences of Hyperemesis Gravidarum during pregnancy : A qualitative study

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för integrativ medicinsk biologi (IMB)

   Author : Tooba Choudri; [2022]
   Keywords : Hyperemesis gravidarum HG ; nausea and vomiting in pregnancy NVP ; HG management; patient perspectives; qualitative; interviews.;

   Abstract : Introduction: Hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) in pregnancy can cause severe and persistent vomiting, nausea, dehydration, vitamin and mineral deficiencies. The symptoms can have varying degrees of impact on women's physical, emotional, social, and marital lives and affect their quality of life. READ MORE

6. 5. Injuries and Illnesses in Swedish Para Athletes During the Paralympic Games 2012-2018

   University essay from Gymnastik- och idrottshögskolan, GIH/Institutionen för fysisk aktivitet och hälsa

   Author : Sara Dahlén; [2021]
   Keywords : sports medicine; incidence rate; monitor athlete health; Para ice hockey;

   Abstract : Aim: The aim of the study was to analyse the injuries and illnesses in Swedish Para athletes during four Paralympic Games (PG), 2012-2018. The research questions (RQ) were: 1) what was the injury incident rate (IR), and which anatomical areas were affected by injuries? 2) what was the illness IR and which physiological systems were affected by illnesses? 3) did the injury and illness IR differ between the Swedish delegation and the reference group (RG), where most athletes participating in the four PGs were included? 4) were there any associations between injury and illness IR and subgroups of athletes? Method: A retrospective analysis of data from a large ongoing prospective study of injuries and illnesses initiated by the International Paralympic Committee in 2012. READ MORE