Publications by authors named "Malin Spetz"
Article Synopsis
- * Results showed that women, older individuals, and those with lower income or immigrant backgrounds were more likely to take sick leave, with the oldest age group showing the highest rates.
- * A key finding is that while sick leave was influenced by sociodemographic factors in the general population, these factors were less pronounced or even reversed among hospitalized patients.
Background: A broad vaccination coverage is crucial for preventing the spread of Covid-19 and reduce serious illness or death. The aim of this study was to examine social inequalities in Covid-19 vaccination uptake as of 17th May 2021 among Swedish adults aged ≥ 60 years.
Methods: The study population comprised a general population cohort aged 60 years or older ( = 350,805), representative of the Swedish population.
Background: In the region of Västra Götaland in Sweden, prescribing guidelines, drawn up by 24 expert groups and determined by the regional board for drugs, are since 2006 available in the form of an annually published booklet. This study investigates, for the first time, the use of and attitudes towards this publication.
Methods: A questionnaire was administered to doctors working in primary health care in the region of Västra Götaland in Sweden.