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Larsson, Margaretha; Sundler, Annelie Johansson; Ekebergh, Margaretha – Journal of School Nursing, 2013
The aim of this phenomenological study was to describe the phenomenon of health as experienced by adolescent girls in Sweden. Fifteen adolescent girls were interviewed with a focus on what made them feel well in their everyday life. This study reveals that the adolescent girl's health is a complex phenomenon interwoven with their lives. Health…
Descriptors: Adolescent Attitudes, Adolescent Development, Access to Health Care, Health Conditions
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Wahl, Astrid K.; Rustoen ,Tone; Hanestad, Berit R.; Gjengedal, Eva; Moum, Torbjorn – Social Indicators Research, 2005
This study examined the extent that pulmonary function is related to perceived health status and global quality of life in adults suffering from cystic fibrosis, and the extent that self-efficacy modifies these relationships. Our sample comprised 86 adults (48% female; mean age, 29 years; age range, 18-54 years) with cystic fibrosis, recruited…
Descriptors: Measures (Individuals), Patients, Diseases, Self Efficacy
Chandler, William U. – 1985
This report emphasizes the need for action in improving human nutrition, health and the status of women in Third World countries. Special attention is directed to improvement in child health care practices. The report advocates a strategy that meshes short term needs of desperate families with long term requirements of ecological stability and…
Descriptors: Birth Rate, Developing Nations, Disease Control, Family Health