Essays about: "self-medication"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 7 essays containing the word self-medication.

1. 1. Retail Pharmacy Market in Kigali - A game theoretical application on antimicrobial resistance

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Agnes My Durbeej-Hjalt; [2022]
   Keywords : antimicrobial resistance; over-the-counter antibiotics; retail pharmacy market; Rwanda; game theory; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : Antimicrobial resistance is an acute global health problem. Sub-Saharan Africa is particularly vulnerable, where antibiotic self-medication is one of the main causes of antimicrobial resistance. Previous research points to the role of pharmacies, where antibiotics are sometimes sold over the counter. READ MORE

3. 2. Arguments for and against acceptance of Qigong in Swedish Healthcare

   University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för medicinska vetenskaper

   Author : Victoria Hogrell; [2021]
   Keywords : Complementary and Alternative Medicine; Integrative Medicine; Traditional Chinese Medicine; Qigong; Ethics;

   Abstract : Introduction Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is an ancient medical practice, performed since approximately 2000 B.C. Qigong constitutes one of five main pillars in TCM and is a method of meditation, exercise as well as self-medication. READ MORE

4. 3. Man-Up When Down — Gender-Specific Coping With Life Stressors

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för psykologi

   Author : Julia Panknin; [2019]
   Keywords : gender differences; coping; Implicit Association Test; toxic masculinity; gender stereotypes; self-medication; social support; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : Socialization into gender roles shapes the perception of the world from an early age which might, amongst others, constrain how one handles challenging situations. Therefore, this research aimed at investigating gender-specific coping mechanisms following life stressors in a nonclinical sample. READ MORE

5. 4. SELF-CARE IN TYPE 2 DIABETES : A Systematic Literature Review on Factors Contributing to Self-Care among Type 2Diabetes Mellitus Patients.

   University essay from Institutionen för hälso- och vårdvetenskap, HV

   Author : Mehammedsrage Abrahim; [2011]
   Keywords : Blood glucose self-monitoring; self-administration; Self-care; self-medication; Type 2 Diabetes.;

   Abstract : Background: Self-care is a multi-dimensional concept and has different definitions. Amongthe definitions, Orem’s definition of self-care is more consistent. Orem (1995) argues that,self-care is a personal activity to take care and maintain of own self health and illness andprevention of disease related complications. READ MORE

6. 5. Self-medication with antibiotics : Practices among Pakistani students in Sweden and Finland

   University essay from Institutionen för livsvetenskaper

   Author : Rizwan Ahmad Khan; [2011]
   Keywords : self-medication; antibiotics; Pakistani students; abroad; practices;

   Abstract : Background: Self-medication with antibiotics is a global phenomenon and potentialcontributor to human pathogen resistance to antibiotics. Amongst Pakistanis, antibioticself-medication rates are high. At present, no data is available on prevalence and practicesof self-medication with antibiotics among Pakistani students abroad. READ MORE