The existential dimension has gained importance in health studies in the last decades (Moreira-Almeida & Koenig, 2006; DeMarinis, 2008). Little Swedish research exists in this area. A pilot study was conducted in a suburban Stockholm, Church of Sweden parish. Research question was: “How does the existential dimension of health, understood as the ability to create and maintain a functional meaning-makings system, affect the person’s self-rated health and quality of life?” Theoretical framework included: health research focusing the existential dimension; public health through psychology of religion; and, object-relations theory. The mixed-methods format included semi-structured interviews, and surveys: 1) on meaning-making, and 2) Swedish pilot translation of WHOQOL-SRPB (self-rated health and quality of life including spirituality, religiousness and personal beliefs). Central results showed a positive relation between the existential health dimension and: overall ratings of physical, mental, social, and environmental health (p = .008); the overall existential health dimension and mental health (p = .008); and, social health (p = .046) and, the combined health items “How do you feel?” and “How satisfied are you with your health?” (p = .001). These results find support in WHO’s health perspective, and are linked to DeMarinis’ health dimensions and Winnicott’s understanding of potential space. Health dimensions: physical, mental, social, ecological and existential, are closely interlinked. The existential dimension is important through interaction with the others, and through its function as an autonomous health dimension. The study underlines the need for – and offers a culturally-tested method and model to explore existential needs in this secularized context.

Thesis (MPhil)--Stellenbosch University, 2012. / ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This study comprises a comparative visual analysis of three picture books, illustrated by Steven Kellogg, Posy Simmonds and Edward Gorey. The illustrators reinterpret the cautionary tale, Matilda, who told lies and was burned to death by Hilaire Belloc (1908). Not only does this study present a brief historical overview of the genre but it also interrogates the manner in which different styles of illustration underscore the pedagogical didactic narrative. The visual interpretations of these three illustrators are compared in order to establish whether or not they have succeeded in sustaining the subversive or grotesque elements of this cautionary tale. Belloc’s narrative as well as the illustrations are analysed in terms of gender. I discuss my own version of Belloc’s cautionary tale as a parody of this tale that serves to exaggerate the sometimes overt gendering of girl characters in cautionary tales. / AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: Hierdie skripsie behels die visuele analise van drie verskillende prenteboeke, onderskeidelik geillustreer deur Steven Kellogg, Posy Simmonds en Edward Gorey. Al drie illustreerders bied ʼn visuele herinterpretasie aan van die vermaan-vers Matilda, who told lies and burned to death deur Hilaire Belloc. Die skripsie bied nie net ʼn geskiedkundige oorsig oor die genre nie, maar ondersoek die manier waarop verskillende illustrasie-style die opvoedkundige, didaktiese narratief onderstreep. Die illustreerders se prenteboeke word vergelyk en daar word vasgestel of hulle daarin geslaag het om die subversiewe en selfs groteske elemente in hierdie vermaan-verhaal te behou. Belloc se narratief en die illustrasie daarvan is ook in terme van gender geanaliseer. Ek bespreek my eie weergawe van Belloc se vermaan-verhaal, wat ek aanbied as ʼn parodie om die soms duidelike “gendering” van meisie-karakters in vermaan-verhale te oordryf.

This study aims to examine how students who are studying social work are experiencing the combination of full time studies and a part-time job in a human service organization. Furthermore, the aim of this study is also to examine how these students consider legitimacy and the rule of law in relation to their part-time job. To answer this study, we put the focus on students who are studying their sixth or seventh semester in social work at Linnaeus University in Sweden where some students are combining full time studies with a part-time job in a human service organization. In total, nine students with this combination where interviewed in this study, all with different part-time jobs. The outcomes of this study show that students who are studying social work and working part-time are working for different reasons. Some of them say that they work for extra money, and some of them would like to get work experience. The students in this study think that this combination goes well and that they can relate practice from work into their theory in school and vise versa. Some of the students in this study have not thought about legitimacy in relation to their work, which we think is interesting. However, all of the students had thought about the rule of law in relation to their work. What is interesting to us is that we also learned that the students think that they can implement good work even though they have not thought about legitimacy that much.

2003SARS在兩岸 ------以生物政治學的研究途徑 摘要 生物政治利用SARS事件對人類主體的政治學做出反思，把人類重新放置於「生物」本體的立基點來思考，描繪人類政治學中的權力機制的根源及其作用。生物政治學在研究方法上以系譜學為主，將傳統的權力研究更進一步至確定主體的研究，能重新思考人的本體論，從而開展另一層次的知識論及方法論。2003年春夏所爆發的SARS疫情在海峽兩岸及全世界都造成巨大的影響，而兩岸的經貿、文教交流和外交關係都達到谷底。本文試圖以系譜學方式整合流行病學與政治學研究，觀察海峽兩岸SARS事件始末並推論出其中權力行使的細緻意涵，研究將以社論新聞及實地參與觀察為主。 SARS在國內層面上關注於對身體的控制，國家無法管理病毒，所以以管理身體的方式來管理病毒，對身體監視（量體溫）、對身體限制（隔離）和對身體作用（醫治），而在國際方面國家的能力被簡化成控制身體的能力，於是也有身體的禁止（疫區）、身體能否得到醫治的許可（WHO出席）等等。研究顯示：一方面SARS是一種新型疾病，人們對於SARS的認識都充滿不確定性，但是人們在心理上要對SARS有所認識，因此SARS的流行病學的論述充滿了知識/權力的辯證關係；另一方面，依照SARS的流行病學對於SARS病毒/病人的管制：從SARS的名稱開始，到帶原者的分類，處理傳染與隔離的設施到疫區的判斷方式，也存在身體政治的意涵。證明了疾病的系譜是隨著主體的建構而有多重面向。 關鍵詞： SARS、中國、生物政治、全球化、系譜學、傅科、尼采 / 2003SARS in the Cross-Strait ----On the Bio-Political Perspective Abstract The epidemic, SARS, erupted on two sides of the Taiwan Strait in spring and summer of 2003. Cross-Strait exchanges fell to close to none. It brought great influence to not only East Asia, but also the whole world. This essay attempts to employ the methodology of Genealogy to explore the SARS incident and to understand how power maneuvers in this context. The research materials will primarily be editorials and news. The research reveals that: SARS is a new disease. People are uncertain about the SARS symptom and desired to know more as possible. Therefore, the discourse of SARS is dialectic of knowledge/power. One the other hand, the signification of body politics can be seen in the control of virus/patients: from the name of SARS, to the categorization of virus carriers, and the way to handle the disease and quarantine. The final discuss is on the implication of disease in the context of globalization and international politics. Western philosophical thinking the human being is the greatest of the living thing, and the other organism of the nature is object being. The assumption that human beings have the power to decide and discover their Subjects dictates the interactions between human beings and other creatures/ objects. The existence of “others” thus serves as a background and secondary meaning to human. Bio-politics aims to discuss a different kind of thinking which puts “others” in the position of Subjects. This is to deconstruct the opposite relations between human and nature, and to describe the source of power in humankind’s political science. Genealogy’s research on power traces back to the research on Subjects; while Bio-politics can employ Genealogy’s methodology to discover another level of research on power. Keywords: Bio-politics、Epidemiology、Foucault、Genealogy、SARS、WHO

<p>Abstract</p><p>Title: Manipulation or relation – the language as an instrument for influence (relation eller manipulation – om språket som medel för påverkan)</p><p>Number of pages: 42</p><p>Author: Matilde Johansson</p><p>Tutor: Peder Hård af Segerstad</p><p>Course: Media and Communication Studies C</p><p>Period: Autumn term 2007</p><p>University: Division of Media and communication, Department of information science, Uppsala university</p><p>Purpose/Aim: The aim of this essay is to gain a deeper understanding of how communication consultants work with communication. The purpose is to sort out whether or not the consultants have the same view in their strategic work with influence as they have when they build relations to customers. In the end the essay will answer if the perspective is the same between their strategic work, their relations and the research definition of how to obtain a genuine dialogue and a good relationship.</p><p>Material/Method: This is a qualitative research. I have interviewed five communication consultants from three different corporations. In the analysis the data from the interviews will be applied with relevant communication theory.</p><p>Main results: In broad outline the result shows that communication consultants see communication mainly as a verbal instrument with a capacity to influence other people through the conversations between them. It’s the integration and the talk between people that affects them and make changes possible. In their relations with customers they strive for a personal relationship based on dialogue and mutual understanding. To affect others they work with word-of-mouth and storytelling, both of these strategic types deal with verbal communication and networking. The conclusion is that they mainly base their view of communication from a cultural perspective.</p><p>Key Words: Communication consultants, public relation, relation, dialogue, influence, cultural perspective, sensemaking, mutual understanding, people who influence people, word-of-mouth, storytelling</p>

Introduction: Intimate Partner Violence (IPV), also called domestic violence, is defined as any physical, psychological, or sexual violence, and emotional violence perpetrated by an intimate partner (CDC, 2016). Sexual violence or rape is defined as a sexual act committed against someone without that person’s freely-given consent (CDC, 2017). IPV is experienced among heterosexual women globally, although this phenomenon is not unique to this population. IPV also disproportionately affects young gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (MSM) (Stults et al., 2016). The purpose of this study is to examine the association between IPV victimization and the increased risk of HIV and other health outcomes among YBMSM. Methods: The 6-month follow-up was conducted in Jackson, MS. A total 600 YBMSM were eligible to participant in the study. The participants were recruited from two local clinics that were focused on diagnosing and treating STI’s. Also, recruiters promoted the opportunity to enroll in the study through social media, attending bars, and nightclubs. Inclusion criteria were: 1) assigned male at birth; 2) self-identification as Black/African American; 3) 15-29 years of age; 4) attending the clinic to be tested for HIV or other STIs, 5) having engaged in anal sex with a male partner at least once in the past 6 months, and 6) the ability to speak and comprehend English. Results: The overall study sample consisted of 600 YMSM. All participants were identified as African–American. The average age of the sample was 22.6 years (SD=±3.2). Bottoms were more likely to experience rape (AOR=1.7,CI 1.1,2.6; p=.02). YBMSM who experienced IPV since enrolling in the study, as compared to those who did not experience IPV, were more likely to use marijuana, alcohol, crack, and painkillers (AOR=7.7 ,CI 5.1,11.7; p= Conclusion: These findings suggest that IPV and Rape shows a significant association with decreased condom use, decreased condom negotiation, sexual position, drug use and HIV risk among YBMSM in Jackson, MS.

Bakgrund Personer som injicerar droger uppsöker vården mindre frekvent än övriga befolkningen men löper ökad risk för ohälsa utifrån olika riskbeteenden såsom att dela injektionsmaterial och bruka olagliga substanser. Ohälsa som uppkommer kopplat till injicering av droger orsakar lidande hos individen samt stora kostnader för sjukvården. Förmåga att ta hand om egenvård påverkar möjligheten att bibehålla hälsa och inkluderas i samhället. Syfte Att utforska hur egenvård uppfattas av personer som injicerar droger samt vilket behov av vård dessa personer ger uttryck för. Metod Kvalitativ intervjustudie med explorativ ansats. Semistrukturerade intervjuer genomfördes med 12 personer som besökte sprututbytesmottagningen vid Karolinska universitetssjukhuset i Stockholm. Intervjuerna analyserades med kvalitativ innehållsanalys. Resultat Analysen resulterade i tre kategorier: Önskan om att bibehålla hälsa trots substansbrukssyndrom, Behov av specifik kompetens och personcentrerad vård och Behov av specifik vård och säkra miljöer. I kategorin Önskan om att bibehålla hälsa trots substansbrukssyndrom beskrivs att egenvård uppfattas som att använda droger säkert och att i övrigt upprätthålla en god fysik och psykisk hälsa. I kategorin Behov av specifik kompetens och personcentrerad vård framkom att specifik omvårdnadskompetens och kunskap om substansbrukssyndrom inom hälso- och sjukvården efterfrågas. I kategorin behov av Specifik vård och säkra miljöer beskrivs att personer som injicerar droger efterfrågar tillgång till vård anpassad efter de specifika behov och hälsorisker som droganvändning medför.  Slutsats Egenvård uppfattas som att bibehålla hälsa genom att injicera droger på ett säkert sätt, minska riskbeteende samt att undvika att exkluderas från samhället genom att ta hand om utseende, hygien och sträva mot en meningsfull vardag. Respondenterna uttrycker behov av personcentrerad vård, värdigt bemötande samt kompetens avseende droganvändande hos vårdpersonal. En personlig och kontinuerlig kontakt ses som essentiellt för att förbättra upplevelsen av vård hos denna målgrupp. / Background People who inject drugs are less able to access healthcare than the general population, but are at increased risk of illness related to risk behaviors such as sharing injection equipment and use of illegal substances. Illness caused by injection drug use is related to individual suffering as well as increased health care costs. The ability to perform self-care affects the ability to maintain health and being included in society. Aim The aim was to explore how self-care is percieved by people who inject drugs, as well as the needs of healthcare expressed by these individuals.  Method Qualitative interview study with explorative design. Semi structured interviews were conducted with 12 people visiting a needle exchange clinic at the Karolinska University Hospital in Stockholm, Sweden. The interviews were analyzed using content analysis. Results The analysis resulted in three categories: A wish to maintain good health despite substance use disorder, Need for specific competence and patient-centered care and Need for specific care and safe environments. The category A wish to maintain good health despite substance use disorder showed that self-care was perceived as using drugs in a safe way and to maintain a good physical and mental health overall. The category Need for specific competence and patient-centered care describes a wish for specific nursing skills and increased knowledge of substances use disorders within the health care system. The category Need for specific care and safe environments demonstrate that people who inject drugs are requesting access to healthcare adjusted to their specific needs and health risks. Conclusions The respondents perceive self-care as maintaining health by injecting drugs safely, reduce risk behavior and avoid being excluded from society by caring for appearance, hygiene and striving for a meaningful life. The respondents in this study express the need for person-centered care, dignified treatment and drug use expertise within the health care system. An individual and continuous contact at the needle exchange clinic is essential to improve the experience of health care for these individuals.

The thesis explores chronic leg ulceration experienced by young people who inject drugs (PWID). The applied health research study, in two phases, used a sequential explanatory mixed methods design. Phase 1 involved a survey of 200 people who injected drugs to investigate the prevalence of skin problems and leg ulceration, together with the identification of risk factors for ulceration. Phase 2 involved a series of fifteen qualitative semi-structured interviews that explored the results relating to risk factors with a sample of PWID who had experienced leg ulceration, and investigated participants’ perceptions of appropriate harm reduction methods. Main findings There were three research questions in this study: 1) What is the extent of skin problems and chronic leg ulceration in young people who inject drugs? The study identified a high prevalence of leg ulceration as 15%. 60% of the sample had experienced a skin problem. Each reported skin complication is clearly defined. 2) What causes chronic leg ulceration in young people who inject drugs? Leg ulceration experienced by PWID in this study was directly linked to deep vein thrombosis (DVT), as well as injecting in the groin and the leg. DVT was strongly associated with groin and leg injecting. The acceptance amongst injectors of the groin and leg as a site of choice has occurred with a lack of awareness of the long-term consequences of damage to the limb. 3) What are appropriate harm reduction measures in young people who inject drugs? Harm reduction methods related to the development of leg ulceration have been absent across schools and drug services. Training for healthcare workers which enables them to identify risk factors should be developed, and harm reduction information related to leg ulceration should be included in drug education within schools, and instigated within drugs services. This applied health research has led to a number of practice-focused recommendations surrounding clinical care including early detection of venous insufficiency and accessible services to prevent, assess, and treat venous disease in PWID. The original contribution to knowledge is three-fold: 1. Leg ulcers have been found to be highly prevalent in young people who inject drugs. 2. Ulceration is predominantly caused by venous thrombosis due to injecting in the legs or groin. 3. Harm reduction related to the development of venous disease has lacked impact and effect.

Main focus of my Master's Thesis is to conduct a research of mythological elements and themes that appear within the narrative structure of selected episodes of BBC television series Doctor Who, deriving from the initial hypothesis that such mythological patterns are still recurring and repeating even in the structure of stories produced by modern show-business industries, which renders their content intrinsically more attractive for any audience. We analyse selected episodes from both arks of the Doctor Who's story individually - the old one, which began in the sixties, and the new one, which is considered to be a reboot of the original series and aired in 2005. The originally intended educative element of the series and its sudden disappearance is also a part of our research. Main analysis of our paper consists of a semiotic analysis of the text of the television series utilizing the point of view of the critical reader that was introduced by Umberto Eco, and deriving from the definition of modern myth that appears in works of Roland Barthes, archaic myth, studied for example by Carl Lévi- Strauss, and Jungian archetypes.

Obesity is considered to be one of the diseases related to the change in the lifestyle, leading to increased incidence of myocardial infarction, type 2 diabetes mellitus, hypertension and other diseases. Due to the progressively increasing prevalence of obesity in adulthood, prevention of obesity has to start in childhood and adolescent, in which also increase in prevalence of obesity was found. Actual prevalence of overweight and obesity was tested in this thesis by different standards (5. NAS, WHO, IOTF, CDC) in Czech children population in age of 6.5 - 7.5 years in 2013. Its trend since 1951 was evaluated. Since 2008 maintaining of the values in all categories at the constant level was found. The role of risk factors assessed by personal, family and school questionnaires in overweight prevalence was tested. The most important factors were diet, exercise and family factors. Increased weight/height ratio (WHtR) marker of adipose tissue was found in the category of normal weight children also and it shows the link with above-mentioned risk factors of diet, exercise and family prediction. Key words Obesity, Overweight, Prevalence, Childhood, BMI, 5. NAS, WHO, IOTF, CDC, COSI, WHtR, Waist circumference, Risk factors