Browsing SAM - Master in International Social Welfare and Health Policy by Title
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“If you look at me, you would think that I am a normal woman. However, I am almost like a pharmacy.” : a phenomenological study of nine immigrant women’s life experiences and understanding of chronic musculoskeletal pain
(Master thesis, 2013)This study utilized a phenomenological hermeneutical approach exploring the illness beliefs and the lived experiences of nine non-Western immigrant women with chronic pain living in Oslo, Norway. The background for this ... -
Immigration and the Welfare state in a Norwegian context : a literature review on the debate on immigration and the welfare state among scholars in Norway
(Master thesis, 2008)The increasing numbers of immigrants to Norway, and the future of the welfare state in a changing society are an issue under serious debate. This study explores essential elements of this discussion. The research question ... -
Immigration and Work Integration of US- Americans in Norway
(Master thesis, 2019)The aim of this study was to uncover the ways in which US- American immigrants to Norway experience the integration and immigration process, particularly in the domain of employment. I collected stories from informants ... -
The impact of Microfinance Institutions on Poverty reduction among entrepreneurs in Ghana. A case study in the Ga South Municipal Assembly
(Master thesis, 2018)Poverty in the developing world like Ghana is an overwhelming challenge for its government to deal with alone. Part of the responsibility then shifts to the private sector to assist in curbing the alarming rise of poverty. ... -
The Impact of Structural Adjustment Programmes on Two Mining Communities in Ghana and Tanzania
(Master thesis, 2009)This thesis is a literature review of the impacts of structural adjustment programmes on two mining communities in Ghana and Tanzania. The strategies adopted by the governments of Ghana and Tanzania to attract foreign ... -
The impact of the Youth Entrepreneurship Training programme (YETP) on Youths Quality of Life (QoL) in Nigerian Slums
(Master thesis, 2021)Every year, youths in their thousands graduate from Nigerian Universities with no hope of gaining meaningful employment. This situation is most glaring amongst graduates from slums, whose families toil tooth and nail to ... -
[‘Impacts on social well-being of women due to the CHHAUPADI tradition (Being untouchable during menstruation) among the women of far western Nepal’] [The case study of the 'CHHAUPADI' tradition (a form of culture based gender discrimination) in Achham district, Far Western Region, Nepal]
(Master thesis, 2018)Introduction: Menstrual cycle is normally a physiological process in women which occurs during their active reproductive years. However, menstruation is perceived in different ways in different countries, societies, cultures ... -
Implementation of the Paris Declaration on aid coordination: A literature review and a case study of the Ethiopian health sector
(Master thesis, 2021)The aim of this literature review is to examine in detail the structure (architecture) of aid in Ethiopia´s health sector vis-à-vis the Paris declaration on aid coordination. The focus is giving a literature review on the ... -
Implementing community-based health insurance schemes : lessons from the case of Rwanda
(Master thesis, 2013)Community-Based Health Insurance Schemes (CBHIs) have flourished all over the developing world. CBHI is a not-for-profit type of health insurance that has been used by poor people to protect themselves against the high ... -
Implementing inclusive education for persons with disabilities in Lusaka, Zambia. A symbolic interactionist perspective
(Master thesis, 2016)Inclusion of students with disability in their local schools has been promoted since 1996 in Zambia. However, the experiences of students with disabilities has been mixed. The study has examined conditions under which ... -
Improving cooperation and coordination between international organisations in the fight against child labour
(Master thesis, 2012)The purpose of this research study is to investigate how globalisation has changed the role of international institutions regarding governance at a global level. The focal point has been to study the demand for cooperation ... -
The influence of maternal socioeconomic status on children’s well-being: a review study (2011-2021)
(Master thesis, 2022)Background: Wellbeing is a sustainable condition that allows the individual to develop and succeed. Children’s wellbeing is strongly determined by the quality of their family, including their mother. The improvement of ... -
Integration and Social Cohesion through Activation: Asian Immigrant Women in the Norwegian Labor Market
(Master thesis, 2019)This thesis aims to explore and gain in-depth insights into the everyday lives of six Asian immigrant women based on their perspectives. Everyday life perspectives provide a new way of understanding one own's personal ... -
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 ... -
Intersectional Vulnerability in Post Natural Disasters on Women’s Health – Systematic literature review –
(Master thesis, 2021)Natural disasters have been growing due to climate change, degradation of the environment, and globalisation. However, there is also a pattern of gender difference in vulnerability to and impact of natural disasters at all ... -
An Investigation on the Responsiveness of International Clinical Trials on the Gravest Needs of the Population: A look at three LMICs with a high number of international clinical trials
(Master thesis, 2019)The paper is a qualitative research paper done to assess whether the clinical trials carried out in low and middle-income nations like India, Brazil and Philippines were to address the gravest needs of those nations. To ... -
Is social media useful for migrations? The perspective of Turkish young adults in Oslo
(Master thesis, 2020)Previous studies have demonstrated that migration can be a very hard and stressful process. However, new social media websites may be able to alleviate the problems, making it easier for the migrants to develop and use ... -
Is the Temporary Protection policy in line with human rights?
(Master thesis, 2021)This research investigates the Norwegian policies formulated by the government as a result of the immigrant influx of 2015. The paper tries to assess if these policies are a hindrance in the way of providing basic human ... -
“It should not be a type of bingo” - A study of NAV family social workers descriptions of Children’s participation
(Master thesis, 2017)The aim of this master thesis is to explore NAV family social workers own descriptions of children’s participation within their work with low-income families. It asks what role the family social workers have in involving ... -
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, ...