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- Andersson, Håkan, et al.
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Well-Tolerated Chemoprophylaxis Uniformly Prevented Swedish Soldiers from Plasmodium falciparum Malaria in Liberia, 2004-2006
- 2008
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Ingår i: Military medicine. - 0026-4075 .- 1930-613X. ; 173:12, s. 1194-1198
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Background: Between 2004 and 2006, 1,170 Swedish soldiers were deployed to Liberia. They were prescribed mefloquine or atovaquone/proguanil as malaria chemoprophylaxis. Our study aims were to estimate the chemoprophylaxis effectiveness and adverse events. Methods: Cases of malaria were routinely reported during and after the mission. After return to Sweden, the soldiers filled in a questionnaire concerning type of accommodation, use of prophylaxis, and adverse events. Results: No cases of Plasmodium falciparum malaria were recorded during a total of 7,000 person-months. Adverse events (AE) were reported by 57% in the mefloquine group and 34% in the atovaquone/proguanil group. In the mefloquine group, the soldiers reported more neuropsychological AE. Conclusions: Both drugs were safe and 100% effective as lone-term prophylaxis for prevention of P. falciparum malaria. Atovaquone/proguanil was better tolerated with respect to self-reported AE.
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- Johansson, C. A., et al.
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A comparison of experiences of training emergency care in military exercises and competences among conscript nurses with different levels of education
- 2007
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Ingår i: Military Medicine. - : Association of Military Surgeons. - 0026-4075 .- 1930-613X. ; 172:10, s. 1046-1052
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- The military emergency care education of nurses is primarily concerned with the treatment of soldiers with combat-related injuries. Even though great progress has been made in military medicine, there is still the pedagogical question of what emergency care education for military nurses should contain and how it should be taught. The aim of this study was to describe and compare experiences of training emergency care in military exercises among conscript nurses with different levels of education. A descriptive study was performed to describe and compare experiences of training emergency care in military exercises among conscript nurses with different levels of education in nursing. There were statistical differences between nurses with general nursing education and nurses with a general nursing education and supplementary education. A reasonable implication of the differences is that the curriculum must be designed differently depending on the educational background of the students. Hence, there is an interaction between background characteristics, e.g., the level of previous education and differences pertaining to clinical experience of the participants, and the impact of the exercise itself.
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- Michel, Per-Olof, et al.
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Suicide Rate Among Former Swedish Peacekeeping Personnel
- 2007
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Ingår i: Military medicine. - 0026-4075 .- 1930-613X. ; 172:3, s. 278-282
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Increased suicide rates for military personnel suffering from post-traumatic stress disorders have been reported in various countries. Although it is known that some peacekeepers are exposed to potentially traumatic events and are thus at risk of suffering from post-traumatic stress reactions, only a few studies have examined suicide rates in this group. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the suicide rate among former Swedish peacekeeping personnel. We compared 39,768 former Swedish peacekeepers to the general population in the National General Population Registry and the Cause-of-Death Registry. A lower number of suicides was found among former Swedish peacekeepers than in the general population. In conclusion, Swedish personnel serving in international peacekeeping operations do not show a higher suicide rate than the general population. Unique problems associated with this research area are discussed.
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