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Tampere Center for Child, Adolescent, and Maternal Health Research: Global Health Group

Theses & dissertations

Doctoral Dissertations | Master’s Theses | Advanced Studies Theses

Completed Doctoral Dissertations

  • Lotta Hallamaa
    The Impact of Antenatal Azithromycin and Monthly Sulfadoxine-Pyrimethamine on Maternal Malaria During Pregnancy, Fetal Growth, and Child Health Outcomes
    Academic dissertation, Tampere University
    Tampere University Dissertations 1258, Tampere,     2025
  • Emma Kortekangas
    Environmental Exposures, Gut Microbiota and Child Health in Rural Malawi
    Academic dissertation, Tampere University
    Tampere University Dissertations 1251, Tampere,     2025
  • Rabab Batool
    Impact Assessment of Typhoid Conjugate Vaccine in South Asian Slums
    Academic dissertation, Tampere University
    Tampere University Dissertations 1202, Tampere,     2025
  • Zhifei Liu
    Growth Faltering, Nutrient Supplements, and Environmental Exposures Among Children at Risk for Environmental Enteric Dysfunction in Malawi
    Academic dissertation, Tampere University
    Tampere University Dissertations 1186, Tampere,     2025
  • Bireshwar Sinha
    Effect of Kangaroo Mother Care in Low Birth Weight Infants on Breastfeeding Performance, Gut Function, and Maternal Depressive Symptoms in Low Middle Income Populations in the Indian Subcontinent
    Academic dissertation, Tampere University
    Tampere University Dissertations 889, Tampere,     2023
  • Mustafa Mahfuz
    Childhood Stunting in South Asian Slums
    Academic dissertation, Tampere University
    Tampere University Dissertations 658, Tampere,     2022
  • Juha Pyykkö
    Visual Attention and Early Cognitive Development in Rural Malawian Infants
    Academic dissertation, Tampere University
    Tampere University Dissertations 522, Tampere,     2022
  • Jaden Bendabenda
    The Associations of Malaria and Linear Growth Faltering in Infants and Young Children in Malawi
    Academic dissertation, Tampere University
    Tampere University Dissertations 201, Tampere,     2020
  • Austrida Gondwe
    Born too soon in Malawi : Maternal nutrition as a predictor of preterm delivery and community and professional views on the care of the preterm infant
    Academic dissertation, Tampere University
    Tampere University Dissertations 111, Tampere,     2019
  • Mihir Gandhi
    Methodological Issues in Health State Valuation in the General and Patient Populations
    Academic dissertation, Tampere University
    Tampere University Dissertations 3, Tampere,     2019
  • Ulla Harjunmaa
    Nutrition Supplements, Oral Health and Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes in Malawi
    Academic dissertation, University of Tampere
    Acta Universitatis Tamperensis 2413, Tampere,     2018
  • Tiina Teivaanmäki
    Child Growth Stunting and Development in Malawi
    Academic dissertation, University of Tampere
    Acta Universitatis Tamperensis 2357, Tampere,     2018
  • Nancy Dale
    Using Anthropometry to Optimize Nutrition Programs for Management of Acute Malnutrition
    Academic dissertation, University of Tampere
    Acta Universitatis Tamperensis 2253, Tampere,     2017
  • Chiza Kumwenda
    Effect of Consuming Small-Quantity Lipid-based Nutrient Supplements on Breast Milk, Energy and Nutrient Intake and the Association Between Amount of Breast Milk Intake and Growth and Development of Malawian Rural Children
    Academic dissertation, University of Tampere
    Acta Universitatis Tamperensis 2246, Tampere,     2017
  • Chrissie Thakwalakwa
    Effect of Lipid Based Nutrient Supplementation on Growth and Intake of Breast Milk, Energy and Nutrients in Rural Malawian Children
    Academic dissertation, University of Tampere
    Acta Universitatis Tamperensis 2070, Tampere,     2015
  • Anna Pulakka
    Physical Activity of Malawian Toddlers – Measurement, Effect of Nutrient Supplements and Parental perceptions
    Academic dissertation, University of Tampere
    Acta Universitatis Tamperensis 2059, Tampere,     2015
  • Charles Mangani
    Promotion of Healthy Growth with Lipid-Based Nutrient Supplements Among Rural Malawian Children
    Academic dissertation, University of Tampere
    Acta Universitatis Tamperensis 2038, Tampere,     2015
  • Valerie Flax
    Cultural Factors Related to Home Treatment of Malnourished Infants in Malawi
    Academic dissertation, University of Tampere
    Acta Universitatis Tamperensis 1525, Tampere,     2010
  • John Phuka
    Management of Infant Malnutrition in Rural Malawi
    Academic dissertation, University of Tampere
    Acta Universitatis Tamperensis 1451, Tampere,     2009
  • Kenneth Maleta
    Growth and Undernutrition in Rural Malawian Children
    Academic dissertation, University of Tampere
    Acta Universitatis Tamperensis 934, Tampere,     2003
  • Merimaaria Espo
    Infant Mortality and its Underlying Determinants in Rural Malawi
    Academic dissertation, University of Tampere
    Acta Universitatis Tamperensis 870, Tampere,     2002
  • Péter Csonka
    Management of the Wheezing Toddler: Diagnostic Practices, Therapy, and Predictors of Symptom Persistence
    Academic dissertation, University of Tampere
    Acta Universitatis Tamperensis 814, Tampere,     2001
  • Teija Kulmala
    Maternal Health and Pregnancy Outcomes in Rural Malawi
    Academic dissertation,  University of Tampere
    Acta Universitatis Tamperensis 785, Tampere,     2000

Completed Master’s Theses

  • Juho Luoma. Finite mixture models in comparison to k-means clustering in both simulated and real world data, 2019. (In Faculty of Information Technology and Communication Sciences)
  • Peter Harmony Phiri. Effect of complementary feeding of lipid-based nutrient supplements on appetite in 6- to 18-month-old rural Malawian children, 2017.
  • Sali Hafez. The association of dental caries and periapical lesion with anthropometric measurements in postpartum women in Mangochi, Malawi, 2017.
  • Riina Komonen. Mother’s perception of her child’s growth in rural Malawi, 2016.
  • Enita Phiri. Impact of lipid based nutrient supplements (LNS) on child sleep in rural Malawi: a randomized control trial, 2016.
  • Juha Pyykkö. Malawilaisten lasten pituuskasvun mallintaminen sekamallein, 2014. (In School of Information Sciences)
  • William Garbrah. Acculturation and the health behavior of Vietnamese, Somalis, Estonians and Russians living in Finland in 2002, 2011.
  • Eeva Matsuuke. Female genital mutilation (FGM) and its future among Somali women in Finland, 2011.
  • Noora Hinkka. Salmonella Infections Acquired Abroad and Detected in Finland, 1995-2009, 2011.
  • John Njuma Libwea. The introduction of the pneumococcal conjugate vaccine into Cameroon’s expanded programme on immunisation: Would every child be reached? 2011.
  • Shadia Gaily. Occupational therapy among immigrant children in Finland. A study based on the medical rehabilitation register of Kela in 2003-2008, 2010.
  • Mika Hyrynen. Travelling at my own risk? – A study to evaluate travel health related knowledge, attitudes and risk taking, 2010.
  • Heidi Sintonen. Nicaraguan migration and the prevalence of adolescent childbearing in Costa Rica. MHS Thesis, University of Tampere, 2009.
  • Rizwan Khan. Knowledge of clinical case management of IMNCI among trained and untrained primary health care personnel in Pakistan. MHS Thesis, University of Tampere, 2009.
  • Anna Pulakka. What, when and from whom. Healthcare providers’ views to infectious diseases screening practices of immigrants in Finland. MHS Thesis, University of Tampere, 2009.
  • Maija Kinnula. Hospital-associated infections in pediatric patients. MHS Thesis, University of Tampere, 2009.
  • Ulla Harjunmaa. Current growth patterns of 0-4 years old children living in Tampere, Finland. MHS Thesis, University of Tampere, 2009.
  • Fidaim Gashi. Seeking healthcare in the home country: Reasons given by Kosovar and Russian migrants living in Finland, and by Finns living abroad, 2009.
  • Chrissie Thakwalakwa. The relative validity of a structured interactive 24-hour dietary recall method in estimating energy and nutrient intakes in 16-month old rural Malawian children. MPH thesis, University of Malawi, 2007.
  • MacDonald Ndekha. The dietary intake of pregnant women in rural Malawi – a cohort study. MSc thesis, Department of Nutrition, University of Uppsala, 1999.

Completed Advanced Studies by Medical Students

  • Rikhard Ihamuotila. Characteristics of Sitting Height Ratios Among Rural Malawian Children, 2021. (University of Helsinki)
  • Topias Torpo. Systemic inflammation and cytokine profiles in Malawian children, 2019.
  • Elina Hautakoski. Plasma concentrations of insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1) and IGF binding protein 3 (IGFBP-3) among 6- to 30-month-old rural Malawian children, 2019.
  • Tiitus Laine. The prevalence of asymptomatic malaria and its relation to the characteristics of pregnant women in rural Malawi, 2018.
  • Janette Keskinen. Effect of environmental factors on the prevalence of submicroscopic malaria among Malawian pregnant women, 2017.
  • Sara Mörö. Malawin maaseudun nuorten puberteettikehitys, 2016.
  • Suvi Ollila. Association between morbidity and physical activity among 18-month-old Malawin toddlers, 2016.
  • Anna Numminen. Dietary intakes among 15 month old Malawian infants receiving different nutritional supplements, 2013.
  • Samppa Mäkinen. Responsive feeding and child interest in food vary when rural Malawian children are fed lipid-based nutrient supplements or local complementary food, 2013.
  • Tapio Pyry. Lasten aliravitsemuksen hoito ja ehkäisy köyhimissä maissa – mitä on saatu selville interventiotutkimuksilla?, 2012.
  • Anne-Maria Rantala. Comparison of real-time PCR and microscopy for malaria parasite detection in Malawian pregnant women, 2010.
  • Sohvi Ihalainen. Katastrofilääketieteen vaikuttavuus ja sen evaluointi, 2009.
  • Elina Mäkinen. Gestational anemia in rural Malawi: seasonal profile and risk factors, 2006.
  • Hanna Hartikainen. Seasonality of gestational weight gain and foetal growth in Malawi, 2005.
  • Antti Ylitalo. The purpose and set-up of antenatal care in developing countries – an example from the Philippines, 2004.
  • Juha Kuittinen. Supplementary feeding of underweight, stunted Malawian children with a ready-to-use-food, 2004.
  • Juha Rannikko. The relationship between antenatal risk characteristics, place of delivery and adverse delivery outcome in rural Malawi, 2004.
  • Anita Hietanen. Breastfeeding and complementary feeding practices in rural Malawi, 2004.
  • Tom Sundell, Kansainvälisen lääketieteen opetus: Katsaus Suomen ja Euroopan tilanteeseen sekä ehdotus opetuksen järjestämisestä Suomessa, 2003.
  • Ulla Hemmilä. Long-term follow-up of under five-year-old children with cefuroxime-treated pyelonephritis, 2001.
  • Katja Sulkusalmi. Lasten tuberkuloosialtistusten preventiohoitokäytännön arviointi Suomessa, 1999.
  • Tanja Sormunen. Infektiot syöpää sairastavilla lapsilla TAYS:ssa 1996-1997, 1999.
  • Riikka Piipari, Lasten pyelonefriittien ilmaantuvuuden, etiologian ja kliinisen kuvan vuosittaiset muutokset Pirkanmaan alueella 1980-1990, 1999.
  • Merimaaria Vaahtera. The causes of death in rural Malawian children by verbal autopsy: A validation study in Chi-Chewa and Chi-Yao languages, 1995.