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(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2009)In a public health perspective there has been a strong focus on HIV/AIDS and STDs when addressing the health of sex workers. However, a more holistic approach to the topic of sex work and health has been called for, both ...
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(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2005)ABSTRACT This study starts out with recent global immunisation history; the success in achieving high immunisation coverage, and later the failure to sustain the same. With this in mind, the study is looking into effects ...
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(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2003)Transmission of HIV in breast milk is well established, but public health approaches to its prevention in resource poor setting remain problematic. HIV-infected women are advised to avoid breastfeeding if possible, otherwise ...
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(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2006)Abstract Title: HIV-related Stigmatization: Experiences from women enrolled in a Mother-to-child of HIV Prevention Program in Malawi Researcher: Viva Combs Thorsen Supervisors: Johanne Sundby, MD, MPH (Professor, ...
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(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2003)Adolescents, like everybody else have a right to health including sexual health. Their sexuality ishowever clouded by problems that increase their vulnerability to HIV infection. Several factors contribute to this. This ...
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(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2002)A cross sectional study using both quantitative and qualitative approaches was carried out in Assosa Town, Ethiopia (2001-2002) to investigate what proportion of couples were discussing about family planning, if there was ...
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(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2004)OBJECTIVES: To determine the prevalence, maternal complications, foetal outcome and characteristics of patients with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy. SETTING: Princess Marina Hospital, a tertiary and referral Hospital ...
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(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2004)Objectives of the study were to determine the prevalence, maternal complications and perinatal outcomes of pregnancy in patients with Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy (HDP). Materials and Methods: A retrospective study ...
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(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2009)Objective: The study was designed to estimate the incidence and factors of diabetic retinopathy among Bangladeshi type 2 diabetic subjects. Methods: A random sample of 977 diabetic patients were recruited in 2008 from ...
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(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2005)Objectives: To determine the prevalence and incidence of Human Immunodeficiency Virus type-1(HIV-1) infections and to describe change in the prevalence of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI’s) and related risk sexual ...
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(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2003)This is a study to explore the knowledge, attitude and practice of high school students in the Capital city and one province in the mountainous area in Lao PDR, the land of million elephants . The first objective of ...
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(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2005)Background Childhood malnutrition, an important risk factor for child mortality, has been a major health problem with no improvement over the last eight years in Malawi. One of the direct causes to child malnutrition is ...
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(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2002)BACK GROUND: The prevalence of diabetes is increasing in the whole world and in Palestine. Prevention of the disease would help to stop the epidemic. Education is an important element in diabetes prevention and treatment. ...
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(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2007)Results The cases had significantly lower plasma concentrations of selenium than the controls, but there were no significant differences in plasma concentrations of glutathione between the two groups. Body mass index was ...
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(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2002)Rationale: Mali is one of the poorest countries in the world with a GDP of 260 USD per capita. The public health expenditure was 10.2% of the GDP in 1999. 59% of the population has access to health facility within 15 km ...
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(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2002)The Life and Health Status of Urban Elderly People in Beijing, China Background Population ageing has becoming an important development issue that requires urgent action. Health, economic and social issues of ageing are ...
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(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2004)Background: More than half of adults living with HIV today are women Worldwide. In Tanzania HIV prevalence was about 1.5 times higher for women than men among blood donors (12.5% and 9.1% respectively). While care and ...
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(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2008)Aim: Chronic mountain sickness (CMS) is more common among Han Chinese immigrants who have immigrated from inland China (from low altitude to high altitude Tibet) than among native Tibetans living at the same altitude. The ...
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(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2008)Aim: Chronic mountain sickness (CMS) is more common among Han Chinese immigrants who have immigrated from inland China (from low altitude to high altitude Tibet) than among native Tibetans living at the same altitude. The ...
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(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2009)Background Hairdressers are exposed to chemicals and work tasks which may be harmful to their health. Studies have shown that this group of working women have a high incidence of both asthma and skin problems. The information ...