Essays about: "socioeconomic situation"
Showing result 6 - 10 of 44 essays containing the words socioeconomic situation.
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6. Perceived influences on diet and physical activity among women in socioeconomically disadvantaged neighbourhoods in Uppsala, Sweden: A qualitative study
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för kvinnors och barns hälsaAbstract : Background: Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is of increasing public health concern in Sweden. Socioeconomically disadvantaged areas report a higher disease burden of T2D. T2D is highly preventable through health behaviour like eating a healthy diet and being physically active (PA). READ MORE
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7. centre for Vulnerable Youth
University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljöAbstract : The present thesis explores the wide definition of homelessness and its complexity as a social phenomena. It is a very complex and multidirectional problem linked to individual, interpersonal, and socioeconomic factors. READ MORE
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8. Female Internal Migration: The case of Peru
University essay from Lunds universitet/SociologiAbstract : The purpose of this study has been to provide a comprehensive analysis of the socioeconomic situation of migrant women in the context of Peru, a country historically marked by internal migration rates. It has been found that migrant women are socially excluded in relation to three socioeconomic indicators (1) employment sector, (2) educational attainment and (3) healthcare coverage, predominantly in the latter. READ MORE
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9. How is sexual satisfaction understood in middle and later life in an American context? - a quantitative study
University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för socialt arbeteAbstract : In the USA, older adults are sexually active and are the fastest growing age group in the country. However, previous research has placed little emphasis on sexual satisfaction amongst older adults. Research has focused on individuals up to midlife and how sexual function is affected by age. READ MORE
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10. One Hundred Yen of Solitude
University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionenAbstract : This thesis investigates the increasing condition and problem of loneliness from an economic point of view, adding to the limited research made on the topic. This is done by reviewing the literature on costs connected to loneliness both for the individual and for society. READ MORE