Publications by authors named "K K Bharj"

Cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes are prevalent among UK South Asians. Langar is a Sikh religious food practice that could be important in dietary health promotion. This study explored perceptions of langar, its role in health, readiness and strategies for change and whether Gurdwaras (Sikh place of worship) are able to support change.

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Pregnancy; Maternity; Chinese; Migrant; Women; Midwife; Antenatal; Digital resources; Health literacy; Communication.

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Unlabelled: One in four births in the UK is to foreign-born women. In 2016, the figure was 28.2%, the highest figure on record, with maternal and perinatal mortality also disproportionately higher for some immigrant women.

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Background: This study explored Indonesian adolescents' experiences of (premarital-conceived) pregnancy and early parenthood. The findings provide insight into participants' journeys with a central thread of culture and religion running through them.

Methods: Using an exploratory qualitative approach, purposive and snowball sampling techniques were used to recruit 20 participants.

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