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Barriers to healthcare for men who have sex with men (MSM) in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) are rooted in stigma and discrimination against MSM fuelled by the criminalization of homosexuality. These barriers are influenced by factors involving MSM and the healthcare workers (HCWs). MSM are uncomfortable disclosing their identities and conceal symptoms of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), especial

Heart failure (HF) is associated with high mortality, decreased quality of life, and places a heavy burden on healthcare resources. Numerous HF patients are diagnosed without a conclusive echocardiogram and are lacking appropriate pharmacotherapy. The majority of HF studies in Sweden are based on hospital registries that may not represent the entirety of the HF patient population. This thesis exam

Citizen Science (CS) projects targeting senior citizens and persons with functional impairments are rare, and interest among citizens to become involved in such remains uncertain. There is a lack of systematic analyses as to what distinguishes citizens’ willingness to contribute, and what such involvement could lead to in terms of acquired skills or changed attitudes. Based on a Swedish CS project

Background: The Swedish health care system is undergoing a transformation. eHealth technologies are increasingly being used. The System Usability Scale is a widely used tool, offering a standardized and reliable measure for assessing the usability of digital health solutions. However, despite the existence of several translations of the System Usability Scale into Swedish, none have undergone psyc

BackgroundResearch is limited on registered healthcare professionals (RHCP) usage of research and evidence-based practice (EBP) in Swedish municipal primary healthcare work.Aim/ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to increase the understanding of experiences, attitudes, and conditions of usage of research and implementation of EBP among RHCPs in a Swedish municipality setting. Further, the study ai

The rapid growth in hedge funds has triggered an international debate on the risks involved with their operations and potential negative effects on the financial system. The rise and fall of Long Term Capital Management - which prompted the US Federal Reserve to engineer a bail-out - still haunts the sector 10 years on. Simultaneously we have to admit that markets and investors benefit from a wide

Introduction: Flexible Assertive Community Treatment (FACT) is implemented in Swedish general Mental Health Services. While FACT focuses on supporting the participation and personal recovery of individuals with complex mental health needs, critical components enabling these aspects are poorly understood. The aim of this study was to understand the critical components of FACT delivery supporting pa

Background Early-onset depression contributes significantly to long-term disability and suicide, making high-quality healthcare for young people with depression a critical concern. Medical record review (MRR) is widely used to assess healthcare quality. However, its application to depression care for children and adolescents appears underexplored, with no consensus on conceptualising or measuring

Background: In mental health care practice and research it is increasingly recognized that clients' subjective perceptions of everyday occupations, such as satisfaction, are important in recovery from mental illness. Instruments thus need to be developed to assess satisfaction with everyday occupations. The aim of the present study was to assess psychometric properties of the 13-item Satisfaction

Alltsedan det kalla kriget slutade har försvarssektorn, framförallt militär logistik och försvarsmaterielanskaffning, genomgått en genomgripande transformation. Flera faktorer har bidragit till transformationen: förändringar i länders och organisationers försvars- och säkerhetspolitik; reducerade försvarsbudgetar; deltagande i fredsbevarande och fredsframtvingande operationer; erfarenheter från deSince the ending of the Cold War, the defence sector, particularly the areas of military logistics and defence acquisition, has been undergoing a comprehensive transformation. There are several factors that explain this transformation: changes in defence and security policies for nations and organisations; reductions in defence expenditure; participation in Peace Support Operations; Lessons Learne

Background Polypharmacy in the Swedish elderly population is currently a prioritised area of research with a focus on reducing the use of potentially inappropriate medications (PIMs). Multi-professional interventions have previously been tested for their ability to improve drug therapy in frail elderly patients. Objective This study aimed to assess a structured model for pharmacist-led medication

Name 1 MDC Food and nutrients 2017-04-20 Contents: Dietary data on basic food groups (raw ingredients) and cooked foods (dishes), plus energy and nutrients from intake of food and supplements. Data are available in five files. # lines & # variables: MDC Food – Basic foods # lines 28 234 (orig. name: g1_aggr.sav) # variables 126 MDC Food - Cooked dishes # lines 28 234 (orig. name: g2_aggr.sav) # va

https://www.malmo-kohorter.lu.se/sites/malmo-kohorter.lu.se/files/mdc_food_and_nutrients.pdf - 2026-05-16

Graduate School Newsletter Faculty of Social Sciences Master of science in developMent studies, Global studies and social studies of Gender issue 3: Winter 2014 What’s happening at Graduate School | 7 Letter from Lena | 1 Student Snapshots | 2 Story from the Field | 3 Our Alumni: Where Are They Now? | 5 Important dates | 14 1Graduate School NewSletter Letter from Lena This semester has been a busy

https://www.graduateschool.sam.lu.se/sites/graduateschool.sam.lu.se/files/graduate_school_newsletter_issue_3_3.pdf - 2026-05-16

1 SPRING 2017 POLITICAL ECOLOGY, CRISIS AND IDENTITY (HEKN14) TEACHERS: Andreas Malm (AM) [course coordinator] – Andreas.Malm@hek.lu.se Alf Hornborg (AH) – Alf.Hornborg@hek.lu.se Noura al-Khalili (NK) – noura.alkhalili@keg.lu.se Thomas Malm (TM) – Thomas.Malm@hek.lu.se Vasna Ramasar (VR) – Vasna.Ramasar@lucsus.lu.se Rooms: F=Flygeln (first floor), R=Rio (fourth floor). COURSE GUIDELINES Course Req

https://www.keg.lu.se/sites/keg.lu.se/files/hekn14_2017.pdf - 2026-05-16

1 Utbildningsplan 1. IDENTIFIKATION • Programmets namn och inriktning: musikerutbildning, folk- och världsmusik. • Omfattning i högskolepoäng: 180. • Nivå: G. • Programkod: KGMUS. Inriktning: FOVÄ. • Utbildningsplanen är beslutad i Konstnärliga fakultetsstyrelsen den 12 juni 2013. Utbild- ningsplanen träder i kraft den 2 september 2013. 2. PROGRAMBESKRIVNING Musikerutbildning, folk- och världsmusi

https://www.mhm.lu.se/sites/mhm.lu.se/files/kgmus_vamu_new_sve.pdf - 2026-05-16

Since 2009, the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) in Lebanon has been going through a major reform initiative to improve its contracting system with private and public hospitals. The private sector is the main provider of hospital care in the country and the main contractor to the MoPH for the provision of curative care. As an “insurer of last resort,” the MoPH plays an important role in providing

Objective: A large number of different types of digital innovations for health and medical care have been developed in Sweden under the concept of eHealth. Employees’ interest is of great importance in determining the success of different new digital interventions and technologies. Purpose: In this study, we aimed to elucidate the nurses’ experiences as a first “gatekeeper” in an Internet-based Di

Background: Practices regarding hospitalisation of children at diagnosis of type 1 diabetes vary both within countries and internationally, and high-quality evidence of best practice is scarce. The objective of this study was to close some of the gaps in evidence by comparing two alternative regimens for children diagnosed with type 1 diabetes: hospital-based care and hospital-based home care (HBH

A housing adaptation (HA) can enable independent living in one's own home, but deciding to change the home environment can be a thought-provoking matter. The aim of this study was to explore the applicant's perspective and decision-making process when applying for an HA grant. Seventeen persons were interviewed about their application for such a grant, and the data were analyzed using a constant c