In Sweden, a shocking number of young women, about one in four, have faced sexual violence from their peers. This isn't just a statistic; it's a harsh reality that leaves deep scars on their health and happiness. A recent study dug into these experiences, aiming to understand how these young women cope and heal. The study focused on the personal stories of these wom...
Swedish mental health workers play a big role in how people who hurt themselves get help. Their views can make or break the care these individuals receive. Past research has shown that training can change these views, but the effects of gender and work experience are not clear. Most studies use surveys to measure attitudes, but they rarely look at hidden patterns in ...
In the vast expanse of the Baltic Sea, near the Swedish island of Gotland, a critical undersea cable has snapped. This isn't the first time something like this has happened. In fact, over the past year and a half, about a dozen undersea cables have been damaged or cut off. These cables are like the internet's superhighways, carrying more than 99% of the world's data,...
Imagine being in a classroom when suddenly, shots ring out. Chaos erupts, and people scramble for safety. This is what happened at an adult education center in Orebro, Sweden, about 125 miles west of Stockholm. It was a day that would leave at least 10 people dead and five seriously injured. The incident left the Scandinavian nation in shock, as gun violence...
Sweden's worst mass shooting took place at a school for adults. It happened at Campus Risbergska. This school is on the edge of Örebro, a city west of Stockholm. A total of 11 people lost their lives, including the shooter. At least 5 people were seriously injured. Three women and two men were in surgery at Orebro University Hospital. Two people had to stay in inten...
Students at an adult education center in Sweden faced a terrifying ordeal on a recent Tuesday afternoon. First, it was a normal day at Campus Risbergska on the outskirts of Orebro, a city known for its historical charm, located 125 miles west of the bustling capital, Stockholm. But suddenly, at around 12:30 p. m, three loud bangs echoed through the building...
You might have heard about Sweden’s effort to beat certain types of HPV by vaccinating kids. The thing is, HPV can cause genital warts. These warts are often the first sign that someone’s been infected with HPV types 6 or 11. Sweden started vaccinating against these types back in 2006. They offered the shot to kids through school-based programs and also made it cheap...
When it comes to managing European eel in Sweden, the country's policies often clash with those of the EU. This study dives into these differences and why they exist. It turns out that Swedish and EU policies are based on distinct beliefs about who should be prioritized, what the problems are, and what actions should be taken. Swedish authorities give more weight to ...
Recently, Sweden has formally requested China's help to explain the sudden damage to two important data cables in the Baltic Sea. These cables, one connecting Finland to Germany and another from Lithuania to Sweden, were both damaged in Swedish waters. The incident happened near a Chinese ship called the Yi Peng 3. Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said Sweden wants th...
Have you ever avoided something you normally like just because someone from the "other side" of the political spectrum enjoys it too? This study shows that people in Sweden often distance themselves from simple things like clothes and chocolates when they find out these items are favored by political groups they dislike. Researchers tested this by seeing how people's...