Gurch Randhawa
Biographic Data
| ID | 4426513 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Gurch Randhawa |
| GIVEN NAMES | Gurch |
| FAMILY NAME | Randhawa |
| SIGNATURE | RANDHAWA G |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Bedfordshire |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-2289-5859 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 41 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 11 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 41 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1999 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Organ donation
Trust and credibility in donation is a key factor for the Spanish model. In 2018, we began in Barcelona the Barcelona Reflection Project: Organ Donation, a Cultural and Religious Perspective project as a multidisciplinary approach to discuss donation and transplantation concepts with religious leaders from Catalonia. The aim was to enhance understanding of religious and cultural aspects that could encourage dialogue and reduce refusal rates for d…
Engaging in a dialogue with the Luton Roma community on access to healthcare services and co-producing solutions
Background: Luton, a super-diverse town in the East of England, is home to one of the largest Roma populations in the UK. Roma communities experience significant health inequalities, particularly in accessing healthcare services, contributing to poorer health outcomes. However, there is limited research on effective ways to engage Roma communities and address these disparities. This study aimed to explore the views of the Luton Roma community on …
Co-production of a sarcopenia and frailty screening programme for older people from a culturally diverse population
Background: Population screening for health conditions is common in many health systems for people of all ages. Such screening programmes often target specific diseases, such as cancer or diabetes to identify early signs of the disease and improve treatment outcomes. For older people, increased risk of falls as well as age-related conditions such as sarcopenia and frailty, have all been recommended for screening to facilitate early interventions,…
Interventions supporting people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic groups in the United Kingdom with musculoskeletal disorders
Background: Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) significantly impact quality of life, particularly among Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities in the UK, who face disproportionate burdens and barriers to care. Despite growing recognition of ethnic health disparities, there is limited understanding of interventions tailored to these populations. This scoping review aimed to map the existing literature on interventions for MSDs among Black, As…
The Medical System Is Not Built for Black [Women’s] Bodies”
While often framed as historical or ‘post’colonial, the pervasive legacies of anti-Black racism, rooted in the afterlives of slavery and the dehumanization of African, Caribbean, and Black (ACB) voices, continues to shape the health experiences of young ACB women in Ontario, Canada. Using an intersectional framework, this qualitative study utilized focus groups (n = 24) to understand factors influencing access to sexual and reproductive health se…
Exploring socio-ecological factors that influence the use of urban greenspace
Urban greenspaces are considered an important health asset associated with improved population health and well-being. However, inequalities in access to and use of the outdoors continue to exist, particularly among low-income and minority ethnic populations. Following a socio-ecological approach, this study aimed to investigate the individual, interpersonal, and environmental factors that influence the use of greenspaces among an ethnically diver…
Barriers and Facilitators Towards Deceased Organ Donation
This study aimed to examine the barriers and facilitators of the public toward deceased organ donation in Chandigarh, and Chennai, India, from three major religious groups, Hinduism, Islamism, and Christianity. Twenty-five focus groups were conducted (n = 87) stratified by study region, religion, sex, and age. Data were analysed using framework analysis. The results revealed that individuals were primarily willing to donate their organs. However,…
Community readiness to address disparities in access to cancer, palliative and end-of-life care for ethnic minorities
The Community Readiness Model provides an insight into the community's position regarding disparities in access to cancer, palliative and end-of-life services. In order to ensure that continuing efforts are successful in addressing existing inequalities rather than exacerbating them, this study emphasises how critical it is to evaluate the readiness of the community in order to avoid widening inequalities in access and use of services
The Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic on an Integrated Care Programme for Older People with Different Frailty Levels (OPDFL)
The lessons learnt from this study could be useful in managing services for older people with frailty in times of emergencies or epidemics
Implementation of Step‐Down Intermediate Care (IC) in Buckinghamshire, UK
Step‐down intermediate care aims to offer short‐term care for people who are medically optimised for discharge but needing a period for further assessment and/or rehabilitation. The aim of this study, which was nested in a larger evaluation project, was to explore the experiences and perspectives of healthcare professionals to understand the implementation of a step‐down IC service in Buckinghamshire, UK. The evidence is used to inform the servic…
Knowledge, perceived risk, and attitudes towards Covid-19 protective measures amongst ethnic minorities in the UK
Background Minority ethnic groups are at increased risk of COVID-19 related mortality or morbidity yet continue to have a disproportionally lower uptake of the vaccine. The importance of adherence to prevention and control measures to keep vulnerable populations and their families safe therefore remains crucial. This research sought to examine the knowledge, perceived risk, and attitudes toward COVID-19 among an ethnically diverse community. Meth…
Evaluating step-down, intermediate care programme in Buckinghamshire, UK
Overall, the patients reported that the admission to the step-down care facility was positive. Patients highlighted the supportive relationship they formed with healthcare professionals in the IC and that the rehabilitation that was offered in the IC service was important in increasing mobility and regaining their independence. In addition, patients reported that they were largely unaware about their transfer to the IC unit before this occurred a…
Developing culturally competent approaches
Developing culturally competent approaches: a reply to ‘Nurturing, nudging and navigating the increasingly precarious nature of cooperation in public health: the cases of vaccination and organ donation’ by Heidi J. Larson and Alexander H. Toledo" published on 09 Oct 2023 by Bristol University Press
Integrated Care for Older People with Different Frailty Levels
The LFF is a promising initiative and lessons learned are likely to be transferable to other settings as proactive management of frailty takes on greater policy prominence in the UK and worldwide
How young, disadvantaged fathers are affected by socioeconomic and relational barriers
This article is based on the interviews of nine young, socially disadvantaged fathers from the UK. Young fathers are more likely to experience socioeconomic deprivation and disrupted pathways towards parenthood, which affect their participation in socially accepted trajectories of ‘father involvement’. Whilst this has received some attention in research, studies have largely neglected to examine the lived experiences of such fathers directly. The…
Understanding the Experience of Service Users in an Integrated Care Programme for Obesity and Mental Health
Obesity is a complex public health issue with multiple contributing factors. The emphasis on joined care has led to the development and implementation of a number of integrated care interventions targeting obesity and mental health. The purpose of this study was to examine user experience in an integrated care programme for obesity and mental health in Luton, UK. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with a purposeful sample of service users …
Investigating the Association between Unhealthy Dietary Habits and Obesity among Libyan Adults
Although an increasing number of studies have reported on nutrition transition and unhealthy eating habits (UEHs) worldwide, there is a paucity of studies on UEHs in the Arab region, particularly in Libya. Aim: This study investigated the associations between obesity among Libyan adults and UEHs. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted at the five major districts in Benghazi, Libya. A multistage cluster sampling strategy was implemented t…
Talking Takes Off”
The findings are promising and suggest that Talking Takes Off has started to make a positive impact on parents' and professionals' priorities, knowledge and skills. Moving forward, Talking Takes Off need to sustain a strong foundation for continuing to implement their system-wide approach, addressing SLC needs across their capture area
Talking Takes Off”
Progress in Community Health Partnerships: Research, Education, and Action - Volume 16, Issue 4, Winter 2022
Improving support for breastfeeding mothers
The findings presented inform important recommendations for the design and implementation of future programs and interventions targeted at reducing breastfeeding inequalities. Interventions should focus on providing mothers practical support and reassurance not only during the early stages but throughout their breastfeeding journey. The findings also highlight the need for tailoring services to support diverse communities which acknowledge differ…
The Caresses Randomised Controlled Trial
This trial represents the final stage of the CARESSES project which aimed to develop and evaluate a culturally competent artificial intelligent system embedded into social robots to support older adult wellbeing. A parallel group, single-blind randomised controlled trial was conducted across older adult care homes in England and Japan. Participants randomly allocated to the Experimental Group or Control Group 1 received a Pepper robot for up 18 h…
Parents’ experiences of complementary feeding among a United Kingdom culturally diverse and deprived community
Complementary feeding practices and adherence to health recommendations are influenced by a range of different and often interrelating factors such as socio-economic and cultural factors. However, the factors underlying these associations are often complex with less awareness of how complementary feeding approaches vary across the UK's diverse population. This paper describes a qualitative investigation undertaken in a deprived and culturally div…
Perceived Environmental Factors Associated with Obesity in Libyan Men and Women
Background : There is a lack of research pertaining to the links between built environment attributes and obesity in adults in the Eastern Mediterranean Region. In the Libyan context, no previous studies have been conducted to investigate this relationship. Therefore, the aim of this study was to examine associations between perceived neighbourhood built environmental attributes and obesity among Libyan men and women. The prevalence of overweight…
Understanding the risk and protective factors associated with obesity amongst Libyan adults - a qualitative study
Key recommendations are that an electronic health information system needs to be implemented and awareness about obesity and its causes and consequences needs to be raised among the public in order to dispel the many myths and misconceptions held by Libyans about obesity. The current political instability within Libya is contributing to a less-active lifestyle for the population due to security concerns and the impact of curfews. Our findings hav…
Evaluating the Implementation and Delivery of a Social Prescribing Intervention
This study will produce evidence on factors that hinder and facilitate the implementation of a social prescribing programme, as well as factors affecting the engagement, and non-engagement, of service users. Findings can contribute to the development of an evidence base for social prescription programmes in the UK, and inform practice, policy, and future research in the field
It's different from my culture; they're very different
This article investigates the challenges faced by those trying to develop 'culturally competent' palliative care for South Asian cancer patients in Luton, UK. It discusses the findings of a phenomenological study of service providers' attitudes to and experiences of caring for South Asian patients. Ten semi-structured in-depth interviews were carried out with a range of staff who work in home and community-based palliative care settings, includin…
The Caresses Randomised Controlled Trial
This trial represents the final stage of the CARESSES project which aimed to develop and evaluate a culturally competent artificial intelligent system embedded into social robots to support older adult wellbeing. A parallel group, single-blind randomised controlled trial was conducted across older adult care homes in England and Japan. Participants randomly allocated to the Experimental Group or Control Group 1 received a Pepper robot for up 18 h…
Developing culturally competent approaches
Developing culturally competent approaches: a reply to ‘Nurturing, nudging and navigating the increasingly precarious nature of cooperation in public health: the cases of vaccination and organ donation’ by Heidi J. Larson and Alexander H. Toledo" published on 09 Oct 2023 by Bristol University Press
Pakistani young people’s views on barriers to accessing mental health services
There is extensive literature acknowledging inequalities in health, particularly mental health services for adults, children and young people from Black and minority ethnic communities in the UK. However, there is little existing evidence on UK Pakistani young people’s views of mental health and mental health services. Four focus-group discussions were carried out (n = 33 participants) at local schools, madrasas and a youth group; and data analys…
Organ donation from an Asian perspective
It's different from my culture; they're very different
This article investigates the challenges faced by those trying to develop 'culturally competent' palliative care for South Asian cancer patients in Luton, UK. It discusses the findings of a phenomenological study of service providers' attitudes to and experiences of caring for South Asian patients. Ten semi-structured in-depth interviews were carried out with a range of staff who work in home and community-based palliative care settings, includin…
An Exploratory Study Examining Attitudes Toward Mental Health and Mental Health Services Among Young South Asians in the United Kingdom
Research findings to date highlight the underutilization of mental health services by minority ethnic families. However, research in this area has been adult focused and concentrated on the views of parents. This study therefore seeks to redress that imbalance within the research arena by making children the focus of consultation on mental health issues. The article presents results from an exploratory study, commissioned by the Association for P…
Religion and Organ Donation
UK Polish Migrant Attitudes Toward Deceased Organ Donation
Quality improvements in diabetes care, how holistic have they been? A case-study from the United Kingdom
In order to support self-management and deliver patient centred care in diverse populations, care providers will need to be adaptable to individual needs around diagnosis
Who uses NHS Direct? Investigating the impact of ethnicity on the uptake of telephone based healthcare
Findings support previous research suggesting a variation in usage of NHS Direct influenced by ethnicity, which is evidenced on a national level. Further research is now required to examine the underlying barriers that contribute to the ethnic variation in uptake of this service
UK Pakistani views on the adverse health risks associated with consanguineous marriages
Systematic review of the prevalence of mental illness stigma within the Greek culture
Who uses NHS health checks? Investigating the impact of ethnicity and gender and method of invitation on uptake of NHS health checks
The findings revealed that different invitation methods were effective for different ethnic and gender groups. Therefore, it is suggested that established protocols of invitation are specifically designed for maximizing the response rate for each population group. Future research should now focus on uncovering the barriers to uptake in particular culturally diverse population groups to determine how public health teams can better engage with thes…
Pakistani young people’s views on barriers to accessing mental health services
There is extensive literature acknowledging inequalities in health, particularly mental health services for adults, children and young people from Black and minority ethnic communities in the UK. However, there is little existing evidence on UK Pakistani young people’s views of mental health and mental health services. Four focus-group discussions were carried out (n = 33 participants) at local schools, madrasas and a youth group; and data analys…
A comparison of antenatal classifications of ‘overweight’ and ‘obesity’ prevalence between white British, Indian, Pakistani and Bangladeshi pregnant women in England; analysis of retrospective data
There are differences in the prevalence of obese and overweight women stratified by maternal ethnicity of white British, Indian, Pakistani and Bangladeshi. Using revised anthropometric measures in Indian, Pakistani and Bangladeshi women has clinical implications for identifying risks associated with obesity and increased complications in pregnancy
Perceived Environmental Factors Associated with Obesity in Libyan Men and Women
Background : There is a lack of research pertaining to the links between built environment attributes and obesity in adults in the Eastern Mediterranean Region. In the Libyan context, no previous studies have been conducted to investigate this relationship. Therefore, the aim of this study was to examine associations between perceived neighbourhood built environmental attributes and obesity among Libyan men and women. The prevalence of overweight…
Understanding the risk and protective factors associated with obesity amongst Libyan adults - a qualitative study
Key recommendations are that an electronic health information system needs to be implemented and awareness about obesity and its causes and consequences needs to be raised among the public in order to dispel the many myths and misconceptions held by Libyans about obesity. The current political instability within Libya is contributing to a less-active lifestyle for the population due to security concerns and the impact of curfews. Our findings hav…
Evaluating the Implementation and Delivery of a Social Prescribing Intervention
This study will produce evidence on factors that hinder and facilitate the implementation of a social prescribing programme, as well as factors affecting the engagement, and non-engagement, of service users. Findings can contribute to the development of an evidence base for social prescription programmes in the UK, and inform practice, policy, and future research in the field
Social Prescribing
The International Journal of Integrated Care (IJIC) is an online, open-access, peer-reviewed scientific journal that publishes original articles in the field of integrated care on a continuous basis.IJIC has an Impact Factor of 5.120 (2020 JCR, received in June 2021)
Service user outcomes of a social prescribing programme in general practice
The International Journal of Integrated Care (IJIC) is an online, open-access, peer-reviewed scientific journal that publishes original articles in the field of integrated care on a continuous basis.IJIC has an Impact Factor of 5.120 (2020 JCR, received in June 2021)
Social Prescribing
The International Journal of Integrated Care (IJIC) is an online, open-access, peer-reviewed scientific journal that publishes original articles in the field of integrated care on a continuous basis.IJIC has an Impact Factor of 5.120 (2020 JCR, received in June 2021)
Exploring factors that impact the decision to use assistive telecare
In the United Kingdom (UK), an ageing population met with the reduction of social care funding has led to reduced support for older people marked with an increased demand on family care-givers. Assistive telecare (AT) devices are viewed as an innovative and effective way to support older people. However, there is limited research which has explored adoption of AT from the perspectives of family care-givers. In-depth, semi-structured interviews we…
Parents’ experiences of complementary feeding among a United Kingdom culturally diverse and deprived community
Complementary feeding practices and adherence to health recommendations are influenced by a range of different and often interrelating factors such as socio-economic and cultural factors. However, the factors underlying these associations are often complex with less awareness of how complementary feeding approaches vary across the UK's diverse population. This paper describes a qualitative investigation undertaken in a deprived and culturally div…
Improving support for breastfeeding mothers
The findings presented inform important recommendations for the design and implementation of future programs and interventions targeted at reducing breastfeeding inequalities. Interventions should focus on providing mothers practical support and reassurance not only during the early stages but throughout their breastfeeding journey. The findings also highlight the need for tailoring services to support diverse communities which acknowledge differ…
The Caresses Randomised Controlled Trial
This trial represents the final stage of the CARESSES project which aimed to develop and evaluate a culturally competent artificial intelligent system embedded into social robots to support older adult wellbeing. A parallel group, single-blind randomised controlled trial was conducted across older adult care homes in England and Japan. Participants randomly allocated to the Experimental Group or Control Group 1 received a Pepper robot for up 18 h…
How young, disadvantaged fathers are affected by socioeconomic and relational barriers
This article is based on the interviews of nine young, socially disadvantaged fathers from the UK. Young fathers are more likely to experience socioeconomic deprivation and disrupted pathways towards parenthood, which affect their participation in socially accepted trajectories of ‘father involvement’. Whilst this has received some attention in research, studies have largely neglected to examine the lived experiences of such fathers directly. The…
Understanding the Experience of Service Users in an Integrated Care Programme for Obesity and Mental Health
Obesity is a complex public health issue with multiple contributing factors. The emphasis on joined care has led to the development and implementation of a number of integrated care interventions targeting obesity and mental health. The purpose of this study was to examine user experience in an integrated care programme for obesity and mental health in Luton, UK. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with a purposeful sample of service users …
Investigating the Association between Unhealthy Dietary Habits and Obesity among Libyan Adults
Although an increasing number of studies have reported on nutrition transition and unhealthy eating habits (UEHs) worldwide, there is a paucity of studies on UEHs in the Arab region, particularly in Libya. Aim: This study investigated the associations between obesity among Libyan adults and UEHs. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted at the five major districts in Benghazi, Libya. A multistage cluster sampling strategy was implemented t…
Medicine (32 works) · Political science (19 works) · Sociology (18 works) · Nursing (17 works) · Psychology (15 works) · Ethnic group (13 works) · Health care (13 works) · Population (12 works) · Qualitative research (12 works) · Environmental health (11 works)