Browsing SAM - Master in International Social Welfare and Health Policy by Title
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A Comparative Study of Factors Outside the Therapy Room Influencing Therapeutic Practice in The United States and Norway
(Oslo and Akershus University College of Applied Sciences, 2016)Objective. The goal of this thesis is to describe the experiences of psychotherapists in the United States and in Norway in dealing with the outside influencers, namely managed care organizations (MCO) in the United States ... -
A comparative study on social stigma associated with same-sex parenting in Italy and in Norway
(Oslo and Akershus University College of Applied Sciences, 2017)This comparative study aims at providing an insight on the way in which same-sex parents have experience of social stigma associated with same-sex parenting in the Italian and in the Norwegian contexts, highlighting ... -
“A qualitative study of Health worker’s perceptions on HIV incidence and risk factors in Ruhiira”
(Oslo and Akershus University College of Applied Sciences, 2017)Background: HIV, the virus that results in AIDS, is one of the most severe health and development challenges the world faces today. The continent most affected by HIV/AIDS is Africa. Strategies to fight HIV/AIDS have been ... -
A Study to Explore Single Mother’s Experiences in Raising their Children in Chibolya, Zambia.
(Oslo and Akershus University College of Applied Sciences, 2017)The objective of this thesis is to explore the situations and experiences of single mothers in raising their children in Chibolya, Zambia. The breakdown of family structure in developed, and recently in developing countries, ... -
Access to education and Assistive devices for children with physical disabilities in Tanzania
(Oslo and Akershus University College, 2014)Since 1990 many countries in Sub-Saharan Africa have witnessed extraordinary progress in school enrollment and establishment of comprehensive rehabilitation programs for provision of assistive devices for children with ... -
Access to health care among marginal groups in Lima, Peru
(OsloMet - Oslo Metropolitan University, 2019)In the World 400 million people do not have access to essential health services. The rapid growth rate of the population and increasing urbanization calls for an analysis of the perceived access to health care services and ... -
Adolescent reproductive health in Cameroon : prevention of adolescent pregnancies through access to sexual and reproductive health measures in Cameroon
(Høgskolen i Oslo og Akershus. Fakultet for samfunnsfag, 2013)Preventing adolescent pregnancies and improving adolescent reproductive health are important as they not only touch on more tangible issues like maternal and child mortality, but also have a long-term effect on any country’s ... -
Alcohol intoxication among adolescents from the ecological theory of human development perspective: A quantitative study on Norway and US
(OsloMet - Oslo Metropolitan University, 2018)Introduction: The study examined social environmental factors of adolescents of grade 8 and 10 (age 13-16) in Norway and the US to determine which factors influence the behaviour of having been intoxicated on alcohol. ... -
Assessing quality of life of Palestinian diabetic patients; refugees and non-refugees : UNRWA and MOH health centers attendants
(Høgskolen i Oslo og Akershus. Fakultet for samfunnsfag, 2013)Background: Diabetes Mellitus (DM) negatively affects quality of life (QOL). QOL of diabetic patients has not been reported previously. However, previous international studies have shown that QOL is related to socioeconomic ... -
Assessing the quality of life among patients with breast cancer at Tikur Anbassa specializd hostpital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
(Oslo and Akershus University College of Applied Sciences, 2016)Background: Breast cancer is certainly the most common form of cancer among women in Ethiopia. For a long time the focus has been on clinical management of cancer but nowadays Quality of Life is emerging as an important ... -
Assistive technology for the elderly population with Dementia in Norway: An approach for a more dementia friendly society
(OsloMet - Storbyuniversitetet, 2019)In an aging society like Norway, the incidence of dementia is very high. For proper integration into society, It is essential to promote assistance to Persons with Dementia (PWD) and to promote help to their wellbeing and ... -
Autonomy and Marriage: Impact on Mental health. A study on local Indian women in India and Indian immigrant women in Norway Oslo
(Oslo and Akershus University College of Applied Sciences, 2016)This thesis aims to understand the factors that contribute to poor mental health among local Indian women living in India and Indian immigrant women living in Norway. By focusing on the interplay of marriage and autonomy ... -
Barriers to accessing health care services for children with disabilities in Southern Africa: The case of Namibia
(Oslo and Akershus University College, 2014)In developing countries there has been a reduction in infant and child mortality as a result of advancement in disease management and socio-economic developments. Within this survivor group are children with disabilities. ... -
Being in control or being controlled? A qualitative study to explore women’s empowerment in Eastern Nepal
(Oslo and Akershus University College of Applied Sciences, 2016)The overall aim of this thesis is to explore women’s empowerment as a strategy for development. Awareness raising and changing power relations lay on the core of empowerment, and as such this thesis assesses, as part of ... -
Bonding and bridging : a case study of four Somali women’s organizations in Norway, Oslo. Their roles, activities and the collaborations existing between them
(Høgskolen i Oslo. Avdeling for samfunnsfag, 2010)This study aims at finding out basic information and factors that contribute to the establishment of four Somali women‟s organizations in Norway, particularly in Oslo, to describe their main activities, roles, visions, and ... -
Brain drain of nurses from sub-Saharan Africa : a study of causes, implications and policies in sending and receiving countries
(Høgskolen i Oslo og Akershus. Fakultet for samfunnsfag, 2013)There is a global competition for health workers. Apparently, those in most need of health care workers are also the biggest losers in this competition. There are 57 countries in critical shortage of health workers ... -
Caste – the actual cost of empowerment? : Dalit women & NREGA - a study of the poverty, social exclusion & shame nexus
(Høgskolen i Oslo og Akershus. Fakultet for samfunnsfag, 2012)This thesis seeks to examine the lives of rural Dalit women in private as well as public spheres. A theoretical framework of poverty, shame and social exclusion has been used to explore the objectives. The study goes further ... -
Challenges and Barriers to Adolescent Friendly Sexual and Reproductive Health Services for Girls in Kaski, Nepal
(Oslo and Akershus University College of Applied Sciences, 2017)Introduction: The overall adolescent’s sexual and reproductive health status is poor in Nepal. This shows the demand for the adolescent sexual and reproductive health services but at the same time the utilization of existing ... -
Challenges facing ophands and vulnerable children in SOS homes. A case study of SOS Children's village, Kumasi-Ghana
(OsloMet - Oslo Metropolitan University, 2019)Parental deaths and illnesses are childhood traumatic events that are associated with several negative physical and psychosocial health problems. Out of the 140 million children classified as orphans, 15.1 million have ... -
Child Health and Immunization – An Indian Perspective: A study on immunization strategies for improving child health in India
(Oslo and Akershus University College, 2013)UNICEF reported that only less than fifty percent of children in India receive full immunization. It indicates that majority of children are not protected against vaccine preventable diseases. High infant mortality rate ...
