Essays about: "violence in health care"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 25 essays containing the words violence in health care.

  1. 16. Caring for migrant women affected by sexual and gender-based violence: Experiences of healthcare providers in Europe and North America : A meta-synthesis

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Internationell mödra- och barnhälsovård (IMCH)

    Author : Thea Liljeroos; [2019]
    Keywords : Migration; Gender-based violence; Sexual violence; Healthcare provider perceptions;

    Abstract : Introduction: Sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) is a violation against human rights with severe implications for the health of women globally. Migrant women may be exposed to a heightened risk of SGBV as well as obstacles that impair their ability to respond to violence and access care. READ MORE

  3. 17. The Socio-Economic Problems Faced by Urban Refugees: A Case Study of Kampala, Uganda

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Alex Banyijaho Muzoozi; [2016]
    Keywords : Socio-economic problems; Urban refugees; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : The purpose of this study was to examine the socio-economic problems faced by urban refugees with a case study of Kampala Uganda. Under this topic, participants were asked why they live in unrecognized areas, why they never lived in settlements and why urban refugees are not visible to humanitarian agencies. READ MORE

  4. 18. The experiences of Nicaraguan health care professionals' encounters with victims of sexual violence

    University essay from Sophiahemmet Högskola

    Author : Erika Hellberg; [2014]
    Keywords : Sexual violence; Health care; Adolescent pregnancy; Human rights; Nicaragua;

    Abstract : Background  Sexual violence against women and adolescents is widespread in Nicaragua, a country which also has one of the highest rates of adolescent pregnancies in Latin America. Research shows that adolescent pregnancy is often in correlation with sexual violence. READ MORE

  5. 19. Tanzanian nurses’ exposure and experience of violence : A questionnaire study

    University essay from Institutionen för folkhälso- och vårdvetenskap

    Author : Andreas Torstensson; John Lönnroos; [2013]
    Keywords : Nurse; violence; questionnaire; health care; Tanzania.; Sjuksköterska; våld; enkät; sjukvård; Tanzania.;

    Abstract : Introduction: Physical and verbal violence within the health care sector, especially towards nurses, is a problem that have been reported from many countries worldwide.  Aim: The aim of this study was to examine workplace-related violence, and its outcomes, experienced by Tanzanian nurses in a tertiary hospital facility. READ MORE

  6. 20. The Impact of Somali Piracy on Seafarers' Rights: A Cross-Disciplinary Assessment

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen

    Author : Aysun Yücel; [2012]
    Keywords : seafarers; seamen; human; labour; rights; Somali; Somalia; piracy; armed robbery; maritime; violence; ships; vessels; liability; enforcement; MLC; convention; CMI; model; national; law; open; flag; registry; human rights; maritime law; criminal law; international; regional; jurisdiction; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : Background: Somali piracy and armed robbery against ships remain to be one of the major global concerns today. Since 2007, over 1,500 piracy and piratical attacks were reported to the IMB Piracy Reporting Centre. These figures were gradually increased over the years, along with the degree of maritime violence. READ MORE