Inst för global folkhälsa / Dept of Global Public Health: Recent submissions
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The association between smoking behaviour and depressive symptoms in adolescence: the role of biology and of societal influences
(Inst för global folkhälsa / Dept of Global Public Health, 2020-11-24)Tobacco use is common among people who suffer from depressive symptoms. This cooccurrence is associated with several negative health outcomes. The present thesis will contribute to the understanding of if, how, and in ... -
Diagnostic assistance to improve acute burn referral and triage : assessment of routine clinical tools at specialised burn centres and potential for digital health development at point of care
(Inst för global folkhälsa / Dept of Global Public Health, 2020-11-18)Background: Inappropriate referral of patients for specialised care leads to overburdened health systems and improper treatment of patients who are denied transfer due to a scarcity of resources. Burn injuries are a ... -
Effects of helping mothers survive bleeding after birth in-service training of maternity staff : a cluster-randomized trial and mixed-method evaluation
(Inst för global folkhälsa / Dept of Global Public Health, 2020-11-06)Background: Postpartum Haemorrhage (PPH) causes a significant amount of morbidity and mortality among mothers giving birth in sub-Saharan Africa, Tanzania included. One root cause is the insufficient health worker skills ... -
Responsible antibiotic use and diagnostic challenges in infectious diseases : studies in a resource-limited setting and a high-income setting
(Inst för global folkhälsa / Dept of Global Public Health, 2020-09-17)Background Antibiotic resistance is a globally emerging health challenge. In resource-limited settings, the burdens of infectious diseases and of antibiotic resistance are the highest. The World Health Organization ... -
Behavioral surveillance during and after the 2014–2016 Ebola outbreak in Sierra Leone
(Inst för global folkhälsa / Dept of Global Public Health, 2020-08-19)Background: The first documented case of Ebola Virus Disease (Ebola) in Sierra Leone was confirmed in May 2014 in Kailahun district after cases had been reported in Guinea and Liberia. Ebola is transmitted through contact ... -
Treating alcohol use disorder on the internet
(Inst för global folkhälsa / Dept of Global Public Health, 2020-08-17)Background Alcohol use disorders are highly prevalent worldwide, but most of the people with such disorders are never treated. Internet interventions are effective in reducing alcohol consumption and could help overcome ... -
Physical activity and quality of life in women treated with Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass surgery : a randomized controlled trial and qualitative interviews
(Inst för global folkhälsa / Dept of Global Public Health, 2020-05-08)Introduction: Bariatric surgery is the most effective method for weight loss and long-term weight loss maintenance, but requires several changes in health behaviors. In Sweden, Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass (RYGB) is the most ... -
HIV and hepatitis C prevention among people who inject drugs in Sweden : harm reduction policies, risk behaviour interventions and outcomes
(Inst för global folkhälsa / Dept of Global Public Health, 2020-05-08)People who inject drugs (PWID) is a heterogeneous and hard-to-reach group due to legal implications, stigma and discrimination. PWID are vulnerable to various poor health outcomes including HIV and hepatitis due to ongoing ... -
Hands-on osteoporosis screening with digital x-ray radiogrammetry
(Inst för klinisk vetenskap, intervention och teknik / Dept of Clinical Science, Intervention and Technology, 2020-04-24)According to epidemiological studies about one third of women and one fifth of men over 50 years will experience a fragility fracture. These fractures account for substantial mortality, morbidity and health care cost. ... -
Towards health systems resilience to extreme weather events : managing health needs during floods in Cambodia
(Inst för global folkhälsa / Dept of Global Public Health, 2020-04-16)Background: Extreme weather events like floods are expected to become more common as climate change continues, putting health at risk. Knowledge on what health needs are expected after such events is needed for health ... -
Are we using antibiotics responsibly? : assessing antibiotic use in rural Shandong province, China
(Inst för global folkhälsa / Dept of Global Public Health, 2020-02-19)Background: Tackling the misuse and overuse of antibiotics is critical both for global sustainable development and for reducing social inequalities in the world. The World Health Organisation Global Action Plan on ... -
General practitioners' antibiotic prescribing practices in Malta : understanding drivers to inform the implementation of a social marketing behaviour change intervention
(Inst för global folkhälsa / Dept of Global Public Health, 2020-02-10)Background: Antibiotic resistance is a leading global public health problem and complex challenge. Although a multitude of factors affect its development, antibiotic use is a key driver. In fact, in Europe, a positive ... -
Adolescents’ future academic prospects : predictors and mental health outcomes
(Inst för folkhälsovetenskap / Dept of Public Health Sciences, 2019-11-08)In the context of a changing labor market and increasing demand for higher education, young people may face challenges and uncertainty about their futures. Sweden has also faced many changes to the education system, as ... -
Mobile teleconsultations in acute burn care : acceptance and user-experience among emergency care providers in resource-poor settings
(Inst för folkhälsovetenskap / Dept of Public Health Sciences, 2019-10-08)Background: Burn injuries are a global health problem with severe consequences for those affected and nearly 95% of all burns occur in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). While minor burns can be treated locally ... -
Can improved paediatric pneumonia diagnostic aids support frontline health workers in low resource settings? : large scale evaluation of four respiratory rate timers and five pulse oximeters in Cambodia, Ethiopia, South Sudan and Uganda
(Inst för folkhälsovetenskap / Dept of Public Health Sciences, 2019-08-29)Background: Pneumonia is the leading cause of infectious death in children under-five in sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia. Currently, the diagnostic criterion for pneumonia is based on increased respiratory rate (RR) ... -
Self-management of type 2 diabetes : processes for setting up a diabetes and pre-diabetes support intervention in socioeconomically disadvantaged communities in Sweden
(Inst för folkhälsovetenskap / Dept of Public Health Sciences, 2019-08-13)Background: Type 2 diabetes and pre-diabetes are major public health challenges, disproportionately affecting disadvantaged populations worldwide. The high burden of Type 2 diabetes (T2D) contributes significantly to ... -
Aspects of positive and negative mental health in young people, aged 16-29 years : measurements, determinants, and interventions
(Inst för folkhälsovetenskap / Dept of Public Health Sciences, 2019-08-07)Background: Mental health problems in young people, i.e. those self-reported as well as registered diagnoses, have been of concern for decades. For Western societies, most studies indicate a rise in symptoms, but also ... -
Wellbeing and family effect of Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery : results from an observational study and RCT
(Inst för folkhälsovetenskap / Dept of Public Health Sciences, 2019-05-17)Introduction: Obesity is a world-wide public health issue. Bariatric surgery has shown to be the only effective way to reduce and maintain weight loss over time, with Roux- en-Y Gastric Bypass (RYGB) as the most common ... -
Retention during the first year of HIV care and the effect of an interactive text-messaging service on patient engagement in care
(Inst för folkhälsovetenskap / Dept of Public Health Sciences, 2019-04-26)Background: Retention in HIV care is critical to ensure timely treatment initiation, viral suppression, reduced transmission, and to prevent AIDS-related deaths. Retention in care is low and falls short of the level ... -
Maternal mental health matters : childbirth related care in Yemen through women's eyes
(Inst för folkhälsovetenskap / Dept of Public Health Sciences, 2019-04-24)Background: Yemen has a high maternal mortality and a persistent high home birth rate. Though maternal mortality still lies at the heart of maternal health indicators, there is a growing concern about the impact of mental ...