Heath Beliefs of UK South Asians Related to Lifestyle Diseases : A Review of Qualitative Literature
Joint Authors
Murray, Esther
Lucas, Anna
Kinra, Sanjay
Source
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-13, 13 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-02-17
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
13
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Objective.
To review available qualitative evidence in the literature for health beliefs and perceptions specific to UK South Asian adults.
Exploring available insight into the social and cultural constructs underlying perceptions related to health behaviours and lifestyle-related disease.
Methods.
A search of central databases and ethnic minority research groups was augmented by hand-searching of reference lists.
For included studies, quality was assessed using a predetermined checklist followed by metaethnography to synthesise the findings, using both reciprocal translation and line-of-argument synthesis to look at factors impacting uptake of health behaviours.
Results.
A total of 10 papers varying in design and of good quality were included in the review.
Cultural and social norms strongly influenced physical activity incidence and motivation as well as the ability to engage in healthy eating practices.
Conclusions.
These qualitative studies provide insight into approaches to health among UK South Asians in view of their social and cultural norms.
Acknowledgement of their approach to lifestyle behaviours may assist acceptability of interventions and delivery of lifestyle advice by health professionals.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Lucas, Anna& Murray, Esther& Kinra, Sanjay. 2013. Heath Beliefs of UK South Asians Related to Lifestyle Diseases : A Review of Qualitative Literature. Journal of Obesity،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-13.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-501360
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Lucas, Anna…[et al.]. Heath Beliefs of UK South Asians Related to Lifestyle Diseases : A Review of Qualitative Literature. Journal of Obesity No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-13.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-501360
American Medical Association (AMA)
Lucas, Anna& Murray, Esther& Kinra, Sanjay. Heath Beliefs of UK South Asians Related to Lifestyle Diseases : A Review of Qualitative Literature. Journal of Obesity. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-13.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-501360
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-501360