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    Heath beliefs of UK South Asians related to lifestyle diseases: a review of qualitative literature.

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    Volume
    2013
    Pagination
    827674
    Publisher
    Hindawi Publishing Corporation
    Publisher URL
    https://doi.org/10.1155/2013/827674
    DOI
    10.1155/2013/827674
    Journal
    Journal of Obesity
    ISSN
    2090-0716
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    Abstract
    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.
    Authors
    Lucas, A; Murray, E; Kinra, S
    URI
    https://qmro.qmul.ac.uk/xmlui/handle/123456789/75024
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    • Centre for Medical Education [94]
    Language
    eng
    Licence information
    This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
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    Copyright © 2013 Anna Lucas et al.
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