Search Results - "Berggren, Vanja"

Risk of obstetric anal sphincter tear among primiparous women with a history of female genital mutilation, giving birth in Sweden by Eshraghi, Bita, Hermansson, Jonas, Berggren, Vanja, Marions, Lena

“…Female genital mutilation (FGM) includes a range of procedures involving partial or total removal of the external female genitalia. It is a harmful procedure…”
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"A part of my life". A qualitative study about perceptions of female genital mutilation and experiences of healthcare among affected women residing in Sweden by Eshraghi, Bita, Marions, Lena, Berger, Cecilia, Berggren, Vanja

“…Female genital mutilation (FGM) is defined as all procedures involving partial or total removal of the external female genitalia, or other injuries to them for…”
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Knowledge and Attitudes Toward Mandatory Premarital Screening Among University Students in North Jordan by Alkhaldi, Sireen M., Khatatbeh, Moawia M., Berggren, Vanja E.M., Taha, Hana A.

“…A mandatory National Premarital Thalassemia Screening Program was implemented in Jordan in 2004. This cross-sectional study aimed to assess the knowledge and…”
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Significantly Reduced Genoprevalence of Vaccine-Type HPV-16/18 Infections among Vaccinated Compared to Non-Vaccinated Young Women 5.5 Years after a Bivalent HPV-16/18 Vaccine (Cervarix®) Pilot Project in Uganda by Kumakech, Edward, Berggren, Vanja, Wabinga, Henry, Lillsunde-Larsson, Gabriella, Helenius, Gisela, Kaliff, Malin, Karlsson, Mats, Kirimunda, Samuel, Musubika, Caroline, Andersson, Sören

“…The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence and some predictors for vaccine and non-vaccine types of HPV infections among bivalent HPV…”
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Beliefs, perceptions and health-seeking behaviours in relation to cervical cancer: a qualitative study among women in Uganda following completion of an HPV vaccination campaign by Hasahya, Olivia Topister, Berggren, Vanja, Sematimba, Douglas, Nabirye, Rose Chalo, Kumakech, Edward

“…Cervical cancer remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in Uganda. Despite earlier information campaigns to introduce human papilloma virus (HPV)…”
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Cervical cancer risk perceptions, sexual risk behaviors and sexually transmitted infections among Bivalent Human Papillomavirus vaccinated and non-vaccinated young women in Uganda - 5 year follow up study by Kumakech, Edward, Andersson, Sören, Wabinga, Henry, Musubika, Caroline, Kirimunda, Samuel, Berggren, Vanja

“…Previous studies were conflicting regarding the associations between HPV vaccination, cervical cancer risk perceptions, high-risk sexual behaviors and STIs…”
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"Voices of fear and safety" women's ambivalence towards breast cancer and breast health: a qualitative study from Jordan by Taha, Hana, Al-Qutob, Raeda, Nyström, Lennarth, Wahlström, Rolf, Berggren, Vanja

“…Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer mortality among Jordanian women. Breast malignancies are detected at late stages as a result of deferred breast…”
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Sociodemographic Characteristics and Health Profile of the Elderly Seeking Health Care in Kampala, Uganda by Ajambo, Aidah, Midlöv, Patrik, Berggren, Vanja, Söderberg, Martin, Nawagi, Faith, Nakasujja, Noeline

“…Aging entails health challenges globally, but pertinent data from low-income countries like Uganda remains scarce. A cross-sectional study was carried out at…”
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Perceived and Ideal Body Image in Young Women in South Western Saudi Arabia by Ekblom, Örjan, Berggren, Vanja, Westergren, Albert, Khalaf, Atika, al-Hazzaa, Hazzaa M.

“…Objectives. The aim of this study was to investigate perceived and ideal body image (BI) and associated factors among female university students in Saudi…”
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Elucidating challenges and solutions in the maternal healthcare, identified by medical doctors in northern South Africa: a qualitative study by Olseén, Carl-Johan Valentin, Mothiba, Tebogo, Skaal, Linda, Hansson, Stefan Rocco, Berggren, Vanja

“…as South Africa's maternal mortality ratio increased between 1990 and 2015, the country failed to reach the United Nations millennium development goal 5a. The…”
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Female Genital Mutilation in Sierra Leone: Forms, Reliability of Reported Status, and Accuracy of Related Demographic and Health Survey Questions by Bjälkander, Owolabi, Grant, Donald S., Berggren, Vanja, Bathija, Heli, Almroth, Lars

“…Objective. To determine forms of female genital mutilation (FGM), assess consistency between self-reported and observed FGM status, and assess the accuracy of…”
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Midwives' Experiences in Providing Care and Counselling to Women with Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) Related Problems by Isman, Elisabeth, Mahmoud Warsame, Amina, Johansson, Annika, Fried, Sarah, Berggren, Vanja

“…Aim. The aim of this study was to elucidate midwives experiences in providing care and counselling to women with FGM related problems. Setting. The study was…”
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Knowledge and Perceptions about Colorectal Cancer in Jordan by Taha, Hana, Jaghbeer, Madi Al, Shteiwi, Musa, AlKhaldi, Sireen, Berggren, Vanja

“…Background: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common cancer globally. In Jordan, it is the number one cancer among men and the second most common…”
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Outpatients' Perspectives on Problems and Needs Related to Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting: A Qualitative Study from Somaliland by Isman, Elisabeth, Mahmoud Warsame, Amina, Berggren, Vanja, Johansson, Annika, Fried, Sarah

“…Aim. To explore female outpatients’ perspectives on problems related to female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) and their views on information, care, and…”
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‘There's something in their eyes’ – Child Health Services nurses’ experiences of identifying signs of postpartum depression in non‐Swedish‐speaking immigrant mothers by Skoog, Malin, Hallström, Inger, Berggren, Vanja

“…Background Due to the current world situation, Sweden has one of the highest asylum applications within the European Union. Immigrant mothers, specifically…”
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‘Happy that someone cared’—Non-native-speaking immigrant mothers’ experiences of participating in screening for postpartum depression in the Swedish child health services by Skoog, Malin, Berggren, Vanja, Hallström, Inger Kristensson

“…Immigrant mothers who have immigrated during the last ten years and do not speak the language of the new country are found to be at particular risk of being…”
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Prevalence and association of female weight status and dietary habits with sociodemographic factors: a cross-sectional study in Saudi Arabia by Khalaf, Atika, Westergren, Albert, Berggren, Vanja, Ekblom, Örjan, Al-Hazzaa, Hazzaa M

“…Research about the prevalence of underweight and overweight/obesity in the Saudi Arabian female population is limited. The aim of the present study was to…”
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Integration of HIV and cervical cancer screening perceptions of healthcare providers and policy makers in Uganda by Kumakech, Edward, Andersson, Sören, Wabinga, Henry, Berggren, Vanja

“…HIV-positive women have an increased risk of developing cervical cancer (CC) compared to the HIV-negative women. Despite this, HIV and CC screening programs in…”
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Integration of HIV and cervical cancer screening perceptions and preferences of communities in Uganda by Kumakech, Edward, Andersson, Sören, Wabinga, Henry, Berggren, Vanja

“…Despite the fact that HIV-positive women carry an increased risk of developing cervical cancer (CC) in comparison with HIV-negative women, HIV and CC screening…”
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Workplace Violence against Health Care Providers in Emergency Departments of Public Hospitals in Jordan: A Cross-Sectional Study by Al Khatib, Osama, Taha, Hana, Al Omari, Lujain, Al-Sabbagh, Mohammed Qussay, Al-Ani, Abdallah, Massad, Faysal, Berggren, Vanja

“…Workplace violence (WPV) against healthcare providers is a serious problem that carries health, safety, and legal consequences. Healthcare providers working in…”
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