A5027904943- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Global Health Care Issues
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Aging, Elder Care, and Social Issues
- Global Health Workforce Issues
- Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
- Mental Health and Patient Involvement
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Employment and Welfare Studies
- Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving
- Healthcare Systems and Reforms
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Healthcare Policy and Management
- Family Caregiving in Mental Illness
- Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare and Education
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Economic Analysis and Policy
- Machine Learning in Healthcare
- Service and Product Innovation
University of Huddersfield
2020-2024
Tribhuvan University
2024
Health and Human Development (2HD) Research Network
2023
Bournemouth University
2015-2020
Liverpool John Moores University
2016-2019
University of Aberdeen
2008-2012
National Trust for Nature Conservation
2011
Aberdeen Maternity Hospital
2008
Abstract Co-design with people having poor access to health services and fragile systems in low- middle-income countries can be momentous bringing service users other stakeholders together improve the delivery utilisation of services. There is ample evidence from high-income regarding how co-design translate available into developing acceptable, feasible, adaptable solutions different settings. However, there limited literature on research context countries. Therefore, it crucial understand...
Antenatal care (ANC) has been recognised as a way to improve health outcomes for pregnant women and their babies. However, only 29% of receive the recommended four antenatal visits in Nepal but reasons such low utilisation are poorly understood. As many countries South Asia, mothers-in-law play crucial role decisions around accessing facilities providers. This paper aims explore mother-in-law's (a) her daughter-in-law's ANC uptake; (b) decision-making process about using services...
Parental knowledge about sexual and reproductive health issues adequate communication with their adolescent on these are crucial in promoting health. Although there evidence perceptions of issues, research parental perspectives parent-adolescent Nepal remains unexplored. Therefore, this study aimed to assess practice children Lalitpur Metropolitan City Nepal.A community-based cross-sectional was conducted between January March 2019 among randomly selected 308 parents adolescents (aged 10-19...
Mental health in Black Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities is a rising public concern the UK, with key challenges around accessing mental services. Our understanding of issues growing Nepali Iranian UK very limited. Therefore, this study aims to explore major factors affecting access to, engagement NHS This used qualitative approach comprising in-depth interviews seven Nepali, eight Iranians six community workers south England. The data were analysed using thematic approach. Six...
There are significant numbers of people experiencing homelessness both in the UK and internationally. People who homeless much more likely to die prematurely and, therefore, need strong access ongoing health social care support if we hope address disparity they face.The aim research was explore how identify locate appropriate services.A mixed methods study applied on currently or had previously experienced homelessness.The based an urban area southwest England. The chosen as it identified be...
Vaccination saves lives and can be an effective strategy for preventing the spread of COVID-19, but negative attitudes towards vaccines lead to vaccine hesitancy. This study aimed explore factors influencing uptake COVID-19 in Nepali community United Kingdom (UK). qualitative included in-depth interviews with 20 people from Nepal living UK. Interviews were conducted by a native-Nepali speaker all audio-recorded, transcribed, translated into English before being analysed thematically. Our...
The promulgation of constitution Nepal in 2015 has shifted the unitary government towards federalism with significant devolution power to seven newly created provinces, each their own unicameral legislature. major challenges during transition phase health sector are spillover effects, unclear roles and responsibilities local authorities, human resource management strengthening capacity at level as per need. Despite these challenges, brings fertile ground for work more closely people;...
Abstract Aim This study explores perceptions of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities among stakeholders in the profession nursing Nepal. Design Qualitative using focus group discussions (FGDs). Methods Eight FGDs were conducted three major cities Nepal with including nurse managers, matrons and directors/managers private public colleges, representatives organizations, government officials, academics practitioners from sectors. The data analysed thematically Creswell's six...
Abstract Background Dementia is often associated with functional impairments that limit the independence of persons living dementia (PwD). As such, many PwD require a higher level support provided by referred to as caregivers. Such caregiving activities tend strain and stress caregiver. Nonetheless, Ghana lacks empirical evidence understanding effects caring for on lives primary To help narrow this knowledge gap, we explored perspectives caregivers about impacts in Ghana. Methods Using...
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/hren.v10i3.7141 Health Renaissance; September-December 2012; Vol 10 (No.3);229-235
People's wider culture plays a vital role in both dementia care and policy. This study aims to explore the cultural practice policy influence around caring for People Living with Dementia (PLWD) Nepal.
Mental health of pregnant women and new mothers is a growing area concern in both low- high-income countries. Maternity services the UK, for example, have focused more attention on maternal mental health. We recognise that pregnancy, birth postnatal period time major psychological social change women.
Abstract With the growing UK Nepali community, understanding their health and social care needs is an essential to reduce inequalities. However, very little known about health, wellbeing utilisation of services among population in UK. Therefore, this study set out identify community. The mixed-methods was conducted with living London. It consists a semi-structured survey (N = 345); three focus group discussions key informant interviews. mean age participants 40.6 (± 17.6). About 28% our...
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Mental health in pregnant women and new mothers is increasing recognised on the global agenda. In Nepal mental generally a difficult to topic discuss. THET, London-based organisation, funded Bournemouth University, Liverpool John Moores University UK Tribhuvan train community-based maternity workers issues around health.This paper reports quantitative survey with nearly all Auxiliary Nurse Midwives Nawalparasi (southern part of Nepal). The findings illustrate lack training related pregnancy...
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to analyse cost as a barrier the uptake antenatal care (ANC) in rural Nepal amidst variety barriers and facilitators. Design/methodology/approach A qualitative study with face-to-face interviews were conducted 50 ANC users non-users participants. setting Nepal, some 20 kilometres outside capital Kathmandu. Interviews audiotaped, transcribed translated into English results presented thematically. Findings Cost was sometimes seeking for poor women. It...