Search Results - "Faxelid, E"

HIV-Infected African Parents Living in Stockholm, Sweden: Disclosure and Planning for Their Children's Future by Åsander, Ann-Sofie, Björkman, Anders, Belfrage, Erik, Faxelid, Elisabeth

“…In Sweden, most HIV-infected parents are of African origin. The present study explored the frequency of HIV-infected African parents' disclosure of their…”
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Health providers' perceptions of adolescent sexual and reproductive health care in Swaziland by Mngadi, P.T., Faxelid, E., Zwane, I.T., Höjer, B., Ransjo-Arvidson, A.-B.

“…Aim:  To explore health providers' perceptions of adolescent sexual and reproductive healthcare services in Swaziland. Methods:  Fifty‐six healthcare…”
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Nurse-Midwives' Attitudes towards Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health Needs in Kenya and Zambia by Warenius, Linnéa U, Faxelid, Elisabeth A, Chishimba, Petronella N, Musandu, Joyce O, Ong'any, Antony A, Nissen, Eva B-M

“…Adolescent sexuality is a highly charged moral issue in Kenya and Zambia. Nurse-midwives are the core health care providers of adolescent sexual and…”
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Psycho-social determinants for sexual partner referral in Uganda: Quantitative results by Nuwaha, F, Faxelid, E, Wabwire-Mangen, F, Eriksson, C, Höjer, B

“…The purpose of this study was to investigate the factors influencing sexual partner referral using the Attitude-Social influence self-Efficacy model as a…”
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Risk perceptions of STIs/HIV and sexual risk behaviours among sexually experienced adolescents in the northern part of Lao PDR by Sychareun, Vanphanom, Thomsen, Sarah, Chaleunvong, Kongmany, Faxelid, Elisabeth

“…Young people in Laos are more vulnerable to STIs/HIV due to their sexual risk behaviours, low perceptions of risk and their socio-cultural environments…”
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Health care providers' perceptions of and attitudes towards induced abortions in sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia: a systematic literature review of qualitative and quantitative data by Rehnström Loi, Ulrika, Gemzell-Danielsson, Kristina, Faxelid, Elisabeth, Klingberg-Allvin, Marie

“…Unsafe abortions are a serious public health problem and a major human rights issue. In low-income countries, where restrictive abortion laws are common, safe…”
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Abortion as agentive action: reproductive agency among young women seeking post-abortion care in Uganda by Cleeve, Amanda, Faxelid, Elisabeth, Nalwadda, Gorette, Klingberg-Allvin, Marie

“…Unsafe abortion in Africa continues to be a major contributor to the global maternal mortality which affects young women in particular. In Uganda, where…”
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Cervical screening participation and risk among Swedish-born and immigrant women in Sweden by Azerkan, Fatima, Sparén, Pär, Sandin, Sven, Tillgren, Per, Faxelid, Elisabeth, Zendehdel, Kazem

“…Cervical cancer is one of the most common cancers among women worldwide, although cervical screening has reduced the incidence in many high‐income countries…”
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Persistent high fertility in Uganda: young people recount obstacles and enabling factors to use of contraceptives by Nalwadda, Gorrette, Mirembe, Florence, Byamugisha, Josaphat, Faxelid, Elisabeth

“…High fertility among young people aged 15-24 years is a public health concern in Uganda. Unwanted pregnancy, unsafe induced abortions and associated high…”
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Decision-making preceding induced abortion: a qualitative study of women's experiences in Kisumu, Kenya by Rehnström Loi, Ulrika, Lindgren, Matilda, Faxelid, Elisabeth, Oguttu, Monica, Klingberg-Allvin, Marie

“…Unwanted pregnancies and unsafe abortions are prevalent in regions where women and adolescent girls have unmet contraceptive needs. Globally, about 25 million…”
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Contraceptive uptake in post abortion care-Secondary outcomes from a randomised controlled trial, Kisumu, Kenya by Makenzius, Marlene, Faxelid, Elisabeth, Gemzell-Danielsson, Kristina, Odero, Theresa M A, Klingberg-Allvin, Marie, Oguttu, Monica

“…The aim was to explore contraceptive uptake, associated factors and satisfaction among post abortion-care (PAC) seeking women in Kenya. Due to unsafe…”
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Concurrent multiple health risk behaviors among adolescents in Luangnamtha province, Lao PDR by Sychareun, Vanphanom, Thomsen, Sarah, Faxelid, Elisabeth

“…Multiple health risk behaviors (HRBs) among adolescents pose a threat to their health, including HIV/AIDS. Health risk behaviors such as alcohol use, smoking,…”
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Comparison of treatment of incomplete abortion with misoprostol by physicians and midwives at district level in Uganda: a randomised controlled equivalence trial by Klingberg-Allvin, Marie, Dr, Cleeve, Amanda, MSc, Atuhairwe, Susan, MSc, Tumwesigye, Nazarius Mbona, PhD, Faxelid, Elisabeth, Prof, Byamugisha, Josaphat, PhD, Gemzell-Danielsson, Kristina, Prof

“…Summary Background Misoprostol is established for the treatment of incomplete abortion but has not been systematically assessed when provided by midwives at…”
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When Life Got in the Way: How Danish and Norwegian Immigrant Women in Sweden Reason about Cervical Screening and Why They Postpone Attendance by Azerkan, Fatima, Widmark, Catarina, Sparén, Pär, Weiderpass, Elisabete, Tillgren, Per, Faxelid, Elisabeth

“…Danish and Norwegian immigrant women in Sweden have an increased risk of cervical cancer compared to Swedish-born women. In addition, Danish and Norwegian…”
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Risk factors for obstetric fistula in Western Uganda: a case control study by Barageine, Justus Kafunjo, Tumwesigye, Nazarius Mbona, Byamugisha, Josaphat K, Almroth, Lars, Faxelid, Elisabeth

“…Two million women worldwide are living with genital fistula with an annual incidence of 50,000-100,000 women. Risk factors for obstetric fistula are context…”
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"I did not plan to have a baby. This is the outcome of our work": a qualitative study exploring unintended pregnancy among female sex workers by Faini, Diana, Munseri, Patricia, Bakari, Muhammad, Sandström, Eric, Faxelid, Elisabeth, Hanson, Claudia

“…High number of unintended pregnancies-often leading to induced abortions-are reported among female sex workers (FSWs), highlighting a major unmet need for…”
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Constraints and prospects for contraceptive service provision to young people in Uganda: providers' perspectives by Nalwadda, Gorrette, Mirembe, Florence, Tumwesigye, Nazarius M, Byamugisha, Josaphat, Faxelid, Elisabeth

“…Unintended pregnancies lead to unsafe abortions, which are a leading cause of preventable maternal mortality among young women in Uganda. There is a…”
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Women's Acceptability of Misoprostol Treatment for Incomplete Abortion by Midwives and Physicians - Secondary Outcome Analysis from a Randomized Controlled Equivalence Trial at District Level in Uganda by Cleeve, Amanda, Byamugisha, Josaphat, Gemzell-Danielsson, Kristina, Mbona Tumwesigye, Nazarius, Atuhairwe, Susan, Faxelid, Elisabeth, Klingberg-Allvin, Marie

“…This study aimed to assess women´s acceptability of diagnosis and treatment of incomplete abortion with misoprostol by midwives, compared with physicians. This…”
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Post-abortion care with misoprostol – equally effective, safe and accepted when administered by midwives compared to physicians: a randomised controlled equivalence trial in a low-resource setting in Kenya by Makenzius, Marlene, Oguttu, Monica, Klingberg-Allvin, Marie, Gemzell-Danielsson, Kristina, Odero, Theresa M A, Faxelid, Elisabeth

“…ObjectiveTo assess the effectiveness of midwives administering misoprostol to women with incomplete abortion seeking post-abortion care (PAC), compared with…”
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Care seeking behaviour and barriers to accessing services for sexually transmitted infections among female sex workers in Laos: a cross-sectional study by Phrasisombath, Ketkesone, Thomsen, Sarah, Sychareun, Vanphanom, Faxelid, Elisabeth

“…Prompt, correct diagnosis and treatment with health information are essential components of reproductive tract infection (RTI) and sexually transmitted…”
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