Sökning: "Harm reduction"
Visar resultat 1 - 5 av 115 uppsatser innehållade orden Harm reduction.
1. Sprutbytesverksamheterna i Sverige : Verksammas perspektiv på organisation, samverkan och socialt arbete i en medicinsk kontext
Kandidat-uppsats, Malmö universitet/Fakulteten för hälsa och samhälle (HS)Sammanfattning : Society's view of addiction problems and their treatment is constantly evolving. This study highlights the experience of counselors, nurses and others with social worker education of the structure of the activities, the practical work and the social work in a medical context. LÄS MER
2. Minskad smittspridning av hepatit C - en effekt av sprututbytesverksamheter?
Kandidat-uppsats, Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för nationalekonomi med statistikSammanfattning : In recent years, the number of syringe exchange programs have dramatically increased in Sweden and by the end of 2023 the programs will be established in every region of the country. For the cases of hepatitis C where the route of infection was established, it was reported that about 80% were infected through unclean injection equipment. LÄS MER
3. Barriers and Facilitators in Utilizing Treatment Services for Substance Use Problems Among Youth in Ontario, Canada : A qualitative study from youth service providers’ perspectives
Master-uppsats, Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för folkhälsovetenskapSammanfattning : Problematic substance use is a continuing public health and safety concern in Canada, as is in many countries, and is seen as a health issue that can be prevented, managed, and treated through a proper focused response; however, according to recent studies and reports, Canadian youth are experiencing massive difficulty in accessing evidence-based services. The aim of this study is to explore youths’ barriers and facilitators in seeking and utilizing treatment services for substance use problems from service care providers’ perspectives in Ontario, Canada. LÄS MER
4. Skadereduktion vid sprututbyten : Erfarenheter från personer som injicerar droger
Kandidat-uppsats, Röda Korsets HögskolaSammanfattning : Background: Drug use is a public health problem associated with increased mortality, morbidity and lack of contact with healthcare. Stigmatization and discrimination surround drug use. Harm reduction aims to improve health without coercive measures to become drug-free in collaboration with people who inject drugs. LÄS MER
5. Vulnerability & Resilience in an Ageing Population : A Case Study on Individual Self-Reliance & Community-Based Disaster Risk Reduction Policies in Japan
Master-uppsats, Uppsala universitet/Teologiska institutionenSammanfattning : Natural disasters and hazards pose significant risks and challenges for people and communities all around the world, among the groups most vulnerable to these events are elderly populations who face physical, social, and psychological hardships in the face of disasters. The vulnerability and lacking resilience of elderly are a growing global concern as their proportion of the world's population is steadily increasing with an estimated 1 in 6 people being aged 65 and over by 2050, doubling the current number. LÄS MER
