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Employment status and occupation are associated with liver cirrhosis: A nationwide Swedish case–control study

Abstract Background Liver cirrhosis is often diagnosed in working‐age adults and carries a poor prognosis. A better understanding of variation by employment status and occupation may support earlier and more targeted diagnostic evaluation. Objectives To assess the odds of liver c...

Promoting psychological resilience during the perinatal period with a digital tool (the HealthyMoms4MentalHealth-app): a study protocol for a randomised controlled trial in Sweden

Abstract Background Pregnancy and childbirth are major life transitions that can significantly impact women’s mental health, with depression and anxiety being the most commonly reported. International and Swedish studies estimate that up to one in four women experience anxiety or...

High Risk of Metabolic Side Effects Among New Paediatric Antipsychotic Users in Sweden—A Register‐Based Study

PURPOSE: This study aims to assess the risk of metabolic side effects among paediatric new users of antipsychotics in Sweden, focusing on differences between substances and sexes. METHODS: Children aged 5-17 years, who were new users of antipsychotics between 2014 and 2021, were...

Music, Emotions, and Relationships: Professionals’ Experiences of the Feasibility of a Music Group Intervention for Children in Shelters After Exposure to Domestic Violence

Abstract Purpose Children residing in shelters after exposure to domestic violence have specific needs shaped by both past experiences and current circumstances. They often have limited access to structured leisure activities and health-promoting interventions. This study explore...