SAM - Master in International Social Welfare and Health Policy
Recent Submissions
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Co-occurrence of dental caries and periodontitis: multilevel modelling approach
(BMC Oral Health;, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Background Previous studies reported varyingly positive, negative, or no relationships between caries and periodontitis. Therefore, the aim was to assess the potential co-occurrence of caries experience and periodontal ... -
Sustainability and the welfare state in Green parties’ manifestos: a comparative analysis
(Master thesis, 2023)Climate change and the environmental crisis required the international communities to take action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and move towards a low-carbon society. Nonetheless, carbon mitigation policies have ... -
Diffusing Contribution-Based Social Security Fund (CBSSF) in Nepal: Understanding the Causes of Low Take-Up
(Master thesis, 2023)Introduction The government of Nepal introduced the Social Security Act in 2018 which incorporated comprehensive social security schemes such as old age pensions, gratuity, dependent family protection, medical benefits, ... -
The Interconnection of Work-life Balance, Organisational Culture and Social Policies: A Qualitative Study on the Promotion of Gender Equality among Female Leaders in Norway
(Master thesis, 2023)Norway is often presented as one of the most gender equal countries in the world. Where equal opportunities and rights are fundamental elements. The following thesis aims to explore the experiences of women in leadership ... -
Evaluation of social inequalities in health on different health indicators across several social dimensions in Ghana
(Master thesis, 2023)Aim: To evaluate the social inequalities in Ghana’s health sector on different health indicators across several social dimensions in Ghana. Background: In recent decades, global health indicators have improved, yet ... -
How Do Social Workers' Make Sense Of The Encounter And Action Towards Families?
(Master thesis, 2023)Traditionally, research has focused on financial constraints as a risk factor for neglect within a family, thereby explaining the overrepresentation of low-class families in child welfare service. This thesis aims to ... -
Narratives of Well-being: Exploring the Impact of Stories on Human Happiness
(Master thesis, 2023)This thesis explores the intricate relationship between narratives, well-being, and policy development, with a specific focus on higher-order needs within Maslow's hierarchy of needs. It delves into how the shifting ... -
It takes a village: Caring for children with autism spectrum disorder in Hanoi, Vietnam
(Master thesis, 2019)The aim of this project is to better understand parents’ or caregivers’ experiences of care for their children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in Hanoi, Vietnam. The research explores parental caregiving practices, ... -
From Youth Participation to Social Innovation and Policy Change – An Observational Study of Stakeholder Management Strategies in Youth Citizen Social Science
(Master thesis, 2022)Participatory democracy has increasingly influenced contemporary western political development, research, and innovation in the last decades. Citizen Social Science is seen as a tool for incorporat-ing the ideals of ... -
Pathogen risks due to climate change: Review of the health and policy context and legal basis for the introduction of mandatory vaccination in The Netherlands
(Master thesis, 2023)The Earth's climate is changing rapidly, and as a result, pathogenic diseases will spread across the globe. This thesis aims to give a global view on these potential environmental impacts of climate change, in relation to ... -
Status of Human Rights in the European Court of Human Rights and the Landmark Case of Strand Lobben
(Master thesis, 2023)In Norway, the right to respect for family life is a crucial topic in both social and legal discussions. This is especially true following the European Court of Human Rights rulings against the Norwegian Child Protection ... -
A Study on the Relationship between Income and Health among Norwegian Adults
(Master thesis, 2023)This study analyses the relationship between income and health among Norwegian adults aged 40-67 years. Its main aim is to assess the effect of individual differences in income on their health status and to better understand ... -
CORPORAL PUNISHMENT LAWS IN MINORS: A CASE STUDY OF IMPLEMENTATION CHALLENGES IN HOMES AND FAMILIES WITHIN THE ASOKWA MUNICIPAL ASSEMBLY, GHANA.
(Master thesis, 2023)The study examines corporal punishment laws in minors. A case study of implementation challenges in homes and families within the Asokwa Municipal Assembly. The study is guided by the following research objectives: examining ... -
A comparison of primary prevention and reduction methods of the leading causes of cardiovascular diseases in Norway and Georgia
(Master thesis, 2023)This master's thesis examines and compares primary prevention strategies for cardiovascular diseases (CVD) in Norway and Georgia, focusing on key risk factors such as smoking, overweight/obesity, unhealthy diet, physical ... -
The Relationship Between Psychological Capital and Job Performance Among Nurses
(Master thesis, 2023)The nursing job has always been physically and emotionally challenging. Nurses as a in front line health care providers, have a direct impact on patients and it is vital to do their jobs as best as possible. Therefore, ... -
How Can We Learn from Evaluations? A Qualitative Study on Learning from Evaluations in Norwegian Development Cooperation
(Master thesis, 2023)This thesis seeks a fundamental understanding of the connection between evaluations and learning in Norwegian development cooperation through four objectives shaped by a literature review. The objectives are to identify ... -
“It’s My Luggage that I Can’t Drop”: Russian Women Negotiating Transnational Lives in the Changing Norwegian Borderland
(Master thesis, 2023)This article-based thesis presents the lived experiences of seven Russian women, inhabitants of the Norwegian border town of Kirkenes, in a changing context six months after Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022. A ... -
An Examination of Help-Seeking Behaviour Among Adolescents with a History of Suicide Attempts: A Cross-Sectional Study in Norway
(Master thesis, 2023)Understanding the help-seeking behavior of youth who have attempted suicide is critical. Individuals who have attempted suicide are typically reluctant to seek assistance, highlighting the importance of improving ... -
Understanding Norwegian Parents’ COVID-19 Vaccination Behaviours and Intentions: Applying the Theory of Planned Behaviour and the 5C Model
(Master thesis, 2023)The COVID-19 pandemic changed people´s everyday life and has been characterised as one of the biggest health crises of modern times. The COVID-19 virus can infect anyone and lead to severe conditions or death. During the ... -
Challanges With the Immunization Program in a Remote Area in Papua New Guinea
(Master thesis, 2022)Abstract This thesis uses the framework for rural and remote health (Bourke et al., 2012) to analyze the child immunization program in a rural remote part of Papua New Guinea. This is done using an analogic approach ...