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- Ahnlund, Petra, 1973-, et al.
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På träningsläger inför C-uppsatsen
- 2010
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In: Undervisning på tvären. - Umeå : Universitetspedagogiskt centrum, Umeå universitet. - 9789174590647 ; , s. 29-46
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Conference paper (peer-reviewed)
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- Dufåker, Mona, 1947-
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Discharge procedures for mentally ill people : the perspective of former psychiatric patients on their social network, quality of life and future life expectations
- 1993
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Doctoral thesis (other academic/artistic)abstract
- The aim of this study was to find out: (a) the role played by various agencies in the discharge procedure and (b) former psychiatric patients" own perspective on their social network, quality of life and future life expectations.The theoretical framework is based on Mead's symbolic interactionism, Asplund's interpretation of Tönnies' concepts Gemeinschaft and Gesellschaft and Buber's dialogical philosophy.Descriptive, quantitative and qualitative data were gathered on four occasions from May 1984 to December 1986. On three occasions professionals provided information by means of structured questionnaires. Information on the last occasion was provided by former patients through interviews by means of a semistructured questionnaire.Seventy-three patients were discharged during the research period. I was able to follow 50 through all four stages. Fifty-three patients were interviewed.Other agencies were hardly involved at all in the discharge procedure except for the provision of home support.The duration of and stigma attached to mental illness, being without work and gender seemed to have the most influence on the primary network. The same issues (with the exception of gender), together with place of residence, financial difficulties and inability to exert influence over one's own situation influenced the former patients' quality of life and their expectations of the future. Special attention has been given to their occupational situation and to their relations to the professional network. Work opportunities were highly valued but most of the former patients were excluded from the labour market. The LFP groups satisfaction with the home care workers and dissatisfaction with the psychiatric professionals seemed to be due to the former's ability to undertake a ’caring’ relationship.
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- Dufåker, Mona, 1947-, et al.
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Socionomstudenters föreställningar om funktionshinder
- 2015
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In: Universitetspedagogiska konferensen 2015. - Umeå : Universitetspedagogik och lärandestöd (UPL), Umeå universitet. ; , s. 21-21
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Conference paper (other academic/artistic)abstract
- I fokus för den här artikeln står socionomstudenters föreställningar om funktionshinder. Det empiriska materialet har genererats från en fokusgruppsstudie med socionomstudenter som nyligt hade påbörjat sina studier vid institutionen för socialt arbete, Umeå universitet. Syftet var att analysera och diskutera de föreställningar om funktionshinder som studenter bär med sig när de påbörjar socionomprogrammet. Studien hade en explorativ ansats där ambitionen var att undersökningsdeltagarnas egna föreställningar om funktionshinder skulle komma till uttryck. Totalt rekryterades 17 socionomstudenter, varav tolv var kvinnor och fem var män. Fem olika fokusgrupper genomfördes med två till fem studenter, diskussionerna i fokusgrupperna utgick ifrån en tematiserad samtalsguide där deltagarna ombads att ge uttryck för sina associationer och föreställningar om funktionshinder.Analysprocessen genomfördes i flera steg, i ett förste skede genomfördes en naiv genomläsning. Efter flera genomläsningar och diskussioner utkristalliserade sig följande sex teman; vardagliggörande, stereotypifiering, massmediala bilder, jämlikhet, rättvisa samt erfarenhet. Det finns flera inbördes beröringspunkter mellan dessa teman då de alla utgör dimensioner av hur undersökningsdeltagarna talat om funktionshinder.Resultatet har tolkats med hjälp av tidigare forskning och de mest framträdande mönstren i materialet är främst temana vardagliggörande, stereotypifiering, massmediala bilder och rättvisa. Temat erfarenhet är inte så framträdande i materialet men kännetecknas av reflektion och nyanserade föreställningar. Fokusgrupperna har i första hand har associerat till fysiska funktionshinder och det är tydligt att det fanns en svårighet att både närma sig och förstå psykiska- och intellektuella funktionshinder. Det finns en okunskap vad gäller begrepp samtidigt som några gett uttryck för att funktionshinder är komplext så har fokusgrupperna kommit fram till att man egentligen inte vet något. Det stora flertalet studenter som deltagit i studien har samtalat med utgångspunkt ifrån föreställningar hämtade dels från massmedia dels från vardagskunskap och det är tydligt att undersökningsdeltagarna reproducerar de bilder som massmedia producerat.
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- Saim, Nor Jana Bte, 1978-, et al.
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The Teenager’s Experiences of Pregnancy and Reactions from Parents and Partners : A Malaysian Perspective
- 2014
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In: Journal of family Violence. - : Springer Science and Business Media LLC. - 0885-7482 .- 1573-2851. ; 29:4, s. 465-472
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Journal article (other academic/artistic)abstract
- This qualitative research focuses on the experiences of unwed teenage mothers in Malaysia in respect to the reactions of their parents and the fathers of their babies and how the reactions from significant others influence these unwed teenage mothers. The investigation was based on content analysis of interviews with seventeen unwed teenage mothers, aged 12 to 18 years, during their probation or placement in shelter houses. The results show that most unwed teenage mothers became pregnant as a result of rape or statutory rape, and thus were at risk of developing mental health problems. Three themes were developed to describe the reactions of their families and the fathers of their babies: secrecy, repression and rejection. Four additional themes – feeling detached, trapped, unworthy and ambiguous–were developed to describe the teenagers’ experiences of pregnancy.
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- Uttjek, Margaretha, 1955-, et al.
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Determinants of quality of life in a psoriasis population in northern Sweden
- 2004
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In: Acta Dermato-Venereologica. - : The Society for Publication of Acta Dermato-Venereologica. - 0001-5555 .- 1651-2057. ; 84:1, s. 37-43
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- The aim of this study was to assess possible determinants of quality of life in psoriasis patients in northern Sweden, and to analyse the association between these determinants and quality of life. A questionnaire was mailed to 1,707 subjects, resulting in a response rate of 74%. The study is therefore based on 1,060 subjects, since 195 denied having psoriasis. Quality of life was measured using a version of the Dermatology Life Quality Index. The extent of the disease was estimated using the patients' sketches. The association between determinants and quality of life was calculated in a risk analysis using logistic regression. Large disease extent and joint symptoms were the strongest indicators for impaired quality of life. Other indicators were withdrawal from medical treatment due to distance to treatment facilities, which strongly influenced the quality of life and choice of treatment.
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- Uttjek, Margaretha, 1955-, et al.
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Marked by visibility of psoriasis in everyday life.
- 2007
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In: Qualitative Health Research. - : SAGE Publications. - 1049-7323 .- 1552-7557. ; 17:3, s. 364-372
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- In this study, the authors aimed at a sociological approach to the individual’s everyday life with psoriasis and to this end conducted qualitative interviews with 18 persons from a county in northern Sweden. The most difficult aspects of living with psoriasis were being marked by the visibility of psoriasis, especially in the younger ages, and the visibility of joint changes. Therefore, those with both rashes and joint changes felt marked and discredited in a twofold way. Commonly used coping strategies were routinization of both the treatment and the adjustment to the marking process, and acceptance, and these strategies developed with age. Most participants experienced a good quality of life but still could find nothing positive about psoriasis. The authors suggest efforts toward increased awareness among health care professionals of the marking process and future qualitative studies about experiences of psoriasis during adolescence.
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- Uttjek, Margaretha, 1955-, et al.
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Priority dilemmas in psoriasis care and visions of a future care in a group of administrators, politicians and professionals in northern Sweden.
- 2008
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In: Health Policy. - : Elsevier BV. - 0168-8510 .- 1872-6054. ; 87:2, s. 203-216
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- During the 1990s priority discussions were actualized in Sweden due to increased demands on health care and limited resources. In the county of Västerbotten in northern Sweden, with large rural areas, the decision makers faced special challenges due to distances and cost. Despite discussions striving for fairness in priorities, decision makers are still dealing with limited resources and difficult priority decisions regarding different diseases and treatments. In this study we aimed at describing views on priorities in public psoriasis care and visions of a future care among politicians, administrators and professionals in the county of Västerbottten in northern Sweden. Qualitative research interviews were performed with 23 key-persons. The findings revealed priority dilemmas about issues on organization, accessibility and ethics. Visions of a future care appeared as ambitions of a more effective care with good accessibility, continued research, information and a holistic approach in priorities. We conclude that dilemmas revealed in this study were a reflection of a gap between intentions and practice. In efforts to reduce these dilemmas we suggest methods with fairness in economic planning and priority setting, with concrete, official statements about the dominating views on which the priorities are based, and public information about these statements.
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- Uttjek, Margaretha, 1955-, et al.
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Psoriasis care consumption and expectations from a gender perspective in a psoriasis population in northern Sweden
- 2005
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In: Acta Dermato-Venereologica. - : The Society for Publication of Acta Dermato-Venereologica. - 0001-5555 .- 1651-2057. ; 85:6, s. 503-508
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- The aim was to analyse use of psoriasis care and expectations from a gender perspective in a psoriasis population. The study is based on questionnaire data from 1060 subjects. The response rate was 74%. The relation between care consumption and studied variables was measured using regression and chi-square analysis. Care consumption was strongly influenced by age, quality of life, income and joint symptoms. Men visited a dermatologist more often, while women visited a general practitioner and treated themselves topically more frequently. Important expectations among both women and men concerned the receiving of professional care and amelioration, while more women wanted to be treated politely. Expectations were fulfilled, except those regarding amelioration, especially among men. Awareness of gender differences is important among professionals. In order to decrease such differences decision-makers should provide for a maintained specialized care as well as a local health care system of high standard.
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