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Breastfeeding initiation and duration after high exposure to perfluoroalkyl substances through contaminated drinking water : A cohort study from Ronneby, Sweden

Background: The drinking water in parts of Ronneby was heavily contaminated with perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) for decades. Although PFAS has endocrine-disrupting properties and may interfere with breastfeeding, the effects in populations with a point source of high exposure are unknown. Objectives: To investigate associations between high PFAS exposure and 1) initiation and 2) duration of brea

MATERNAL OUTCOMES IN NULLIPAROUS WOMEN WHO GAVE VAGINAL BIRTH ON A BIRTH SEAT OR IN ANY OTHER POSITION: RESULTS OF A RANDOMISED CONTROLLED TRIAL IN SWEDEN

Background: Upright birth positions may reduce the risk for instrumental delivery. The aim of this study was to test, by means of a randomised controlled trial, the hypothesis that the use of a birthing seat during the second stage of labour decreases the number of instrumental deliveries and thus counterbalance any adverse perineal outcome or severe blood loss.Methods: One-thousand and two nullip

The HIV Man, Alexandra Man and Hotboy : Swedish News Coverage of Rape as a Folklore of Fear

The chapter analyses three cases that all began as rape reports, but where seemingly greater dangers, such as “the HIV virus” and “the Internet”, were identified and prioritised over rape in the news. Consequently, the news media figures the HIV Man, Alexandra Man and Hotboy were introduced. Based on the overarching question “How is rape portrayed in the news media?” the objective is to analyse ho

Underground emissions and miners' personal exposure to diesel and renewable diesel exhaust in a Swedish iron ore mine

PURPOSE: Underground diesel exhaust exposure is an occupational health risk. It is not known how recent intensified emission legislation and use of renewable fuels have reduced or altered occupational exposures. We characterized these effects on multipollutant personal exposure to diesel exhaust and underground ambient air concentrations in an underground iron ore mine.METHODS: Full-shift personal

Balancing Social and Economic Sustainability in Renovation with an Affordable Option for Tenants? A Pilot Study from Sweden

A public housing company has applied a new renovation strategy, comprising no standards raising and thus rent-raising measures, in 20% of its apartments. Prior to renovation, the tenants were given the opportunity to choose renovation options involving different standards and costs after renovation. The purpose of the study is to follow up and give feedback on the renovation strategy. The aim was

Depressive symptoms during pregnancy and after birth in women living in Sweden who received treatments for fear of birth

The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of depressive symptoms and associated factors in women who underwent treatments for fear of birth; internet-based cognitive therapy, counseling with midwives, continuity with a known midwife or standard care. A secondary analysis was performed using data collected from four samples of women identified with fear of birth and receiving treatmen