Essays about: "preventative care"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 21 essays containing the words preventative care.

  1. 16. Djurägare och djurhälsopersonals upplevelse av djurägarcompliance vid tandvårdsråd - likheter, skillnader och möjliga lösningar

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

    Author : Sara Sundbäck; [2014]
    Keywords : djurägare; djurhälsopersonal; compliance; tandvård;

    Abstract : The extent by which pet owners follow health care instructions falls within the confines of “compliance”. The success of any given treatment is in part due to the way in which the owner complies with the instructions received from the advising veterinary professional. READ MORE

  3. 17. Fighting obesity during pregnancy - A qualitative study of women's experiences of making lifestyle changes during pregnancy

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Socialmedicin och global hälsa

    Author : Mette Mølgaard Pedersen; [2014]
    Keywords : lifestyle intervention; gestational diabetes; lifestyle changes; gestational weight gain; postpartum period; risks; pregnancy complications; Female; maternal; pregnancy; obesity; prevention; qualitative; content analysis; Medicine and Health Sciences;

    Abstract : Background: Obesity among women of childbearing age is a rising public health concern due to risks of adverse outcomes and long-term obesity for the mother and child. Addressing maternal obesity through effective lifestyle interventions is important and understanding the challenges that accompany successful behaviour change may assist in ensuring long-term health benefits. READ MORE

  4. 18. Begravningsplatsens potential som en meningsskapande och hälsofrämjande miljö

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of People and Society

    Author : Angela Sandell; [2012]
    Keywords : kyrkogårdar; begravningsplatser; platsanknytning; salutogen; miljöpsykologi; hälsofrämjande miljö; restorativ miljö;

    Abstract : Begravningsplatser i stadsmiljö har en hälsofrämjande funktion då de finns i människors omedelbara närhet och kan innebära skillnaden för om en person kommer i kontakt med en grön utemiljö över huvud taget. Platsen signalerar kontinuitet och inger en känsla av sammanhang i tillvaron (SOC) vilket är den viktigaste faktorn för hur väl vi klarar av stress. READ MORE

  5. 19. Preventative Nursing Care towards Decreasing the Prevalence of Leprosy in India

    University essay from

    Author : Charlotta Karlborg; [2011-04-13]
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    Abstract : Background: The number of people affected by leprosy has fallen significantly in India, the prevalence was reduced by 80 % between 2001 and 2005. However, the public health sector is still poor, which contributes to a high level of disease. In addition, there is stigma attached to leprosy, which continues to challenge healthcare and nursing care. READ MORE

  6. 20. Sex Work in the SADC Region: The Importance of Creating a Framework to Protect Sex Workers from HIV and Human Rights Abuses

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen

    Author : Karen Malone; [2010]
    Keywords : Human rights law; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : Sub Saharan Africa is the region most affected by HIV in the world. There is evidence that commercial sex work is a significant factor in many countries and preventing HIV infection amongst those involved in the sex trade has proven to be an instrumental part of many countries’ fight against AIDS. READ MORE