Ghazala Mir
Biographic Data
| ID | 257826 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Ghazala Mir |
| GIVEN NAMES | Ghazala |
| FAMILY NAME | Mir |
| SIGNATURE | MIR G |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Leeds |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-5277-6885 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 23 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 22 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 23 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2003 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 3 |
Racially minoritised workers’ incivility experiences, and consequences within maternity settings
‘What Do People With Long Covid Want From Healthcare Services?’ A Qualitative Exploration From Lived Experience
BACKGROUND: Long COVID (LC) is a chronic, multisystem condition affecting millions globally, with significant personal, social and economic consequences. Despite increasing recognition of its impact, healthcare services for LC remain inconsistent with patients frequently encountering fragmented services, scepticism and delays leading to patient-voiced frustration. Therefore, understanding patient priorities is crucial for optimising service provi…
Treating depression in Muslim communities
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Addressing Inequalities in Long Covid Healthcare
BACKGROUND: Long Covid (LC) significantly impacts health, economic and social activities. Women, deprived, learning disability, homeless and some minority ethnic populations have high prevalence rates but low access to support, indicating health inequities in LC care. AIM: To identify health inequities in LC care and inclusion strategies that align with the priorities of people with LC. DESIGN AND SETTING: Mixed-methods study employing qualitativ…
Understanding the Clinical Characteristics and Timeliness of Diagnosis for Patients Diagnosed With Long Covid
BACKGROUND: Long Covid is a multisystem condition first identified in the Covid-19 pandemic, characterised by a wide range of symptoms including fatigue, breathlessness and cognitive impairment. Considerable disagreement exists in who is most at risk of developing long Covid, driven in part by incomplete coding of a long Covid diagnosis in medical records. OBJECTIVE: To describe the incidence and impact of long Covid. DESIGN: A retrospective obse…
Plant species selection and participatory community co-design are essential in balancing ecosystem services and disservices in urban areas
Balancing the benefits and disservices of urban green infrastructure is critical for sustainable city planning. While urban vegetation provides ecosystem services such as air quality improvement and heat reduction, it can also contribute to air pollution through the emission of biogenic volatile organic compounds, and pollen can exacerbate respiratory health issues and allergies within communities. Chicago’s environmental and health disparities m…
Modelling Inclusion
This paper explores the methodological implications, processes, and opportunities relating to the use of participatory approaches in the study of intersecting inequalities. Within the context of an international, interdisciplinary project (Partnerships for Equality and Inclusion (PEI)), four sub-projects elected to use participatory methodologies to engage with marginalized and excluded communities so that their needs, voices, and knowledge were …
Daily stress and worry are additional triggers of symptom fluctuations in individuals living with Long Covid
BACKGROUND: Recent research has shown that exertion in physical, cognitive, social, and self-care activities triggers symptom severity in individuals with Long COVID. PURPOSE: The current study aimed to investigate whether daily emotional exertions (stress, worry, rumination) were associated with symptom exacerbation, over and above influences of effortful daily activities, in individuals with Long COVID. METHODS: In total, 376 participants were …
Long Covid and Health Inequalities
INTRODUCTION: Organised by the 'Qualitative Long Covid Network', a workshop for qualitative Long COVID (LC) researchers, LC charity representatives and people with LC took place in June 2023, where research on the intersectional inequalities affecting LC prevalence, recognition and care was shared and discussed. METHODS: Five key themes were drawn up from presentations, discussions and reflections during the workshop, which are presented in this …
Navigating Homeschooling, Parenting, and Work During an Educational Emergency
Emergencies disrupt education service delivery; recent global political developments, environmental disasters, and the emergence of new diseases underscore the need for governments and education systems to learn from past crises to better prepare for future challenges. This qualitative study captures the perspectives of Kazakhstani parents as they navigated the difficulties posed by the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic and school closures. Intervi…
Incivility experiences of racially minoritised hospital staff, consequences for them and implications for patient care
Workplace incivility is a pervasive complex problem within health care. Incivility manifests as subtle disrespectful behaviours, which seem inconsequential. However, evidence demonstrates that incivility can be harmful to targets and witnesses through negative emotions, poorer mental health, reduced job satisfaction, diminished performance and compromised patient care. It is unclear to what extent existing research critically explores how ethnici…
You're just a Guinea pig
The COVID-19 pandemic had a disproportionate impact on ethnically minoritised and other marginalised communities, yet little is known about the impacts of long COVID-19 (LC) on this group. Living with LC takes its toll both physically, emotionally and financially and even more so when a diagnosis is hard to come by. By using qualitative interviews centring the view of undiagnosed and marginalised communities already classed as 'underserved' in th…
Towards evidence-based and inclusive models of peer support for long covid
British Muslims, Ethnicity and Health Inequalities
Presents a pioneering collection studying religion as a wider determinant of health in Britain Highlights the role of religion in exacerbating health inequalities, along with ethnicity, racism, social class and deprivation Investigates contemporary health inequalities among second and third generation British Muslims, with a particular focus on disadvantaged children Captures a wide range of health issues that British Muslims live with, such as: …
Systematic review of the role of social inclusion within sustainable urban developments
Rapid urbanisation presents multiple opportunities, but also poses challenges for equitable distribution of gains from socio-economic developments. This systematic review explored the role of social inclusion within the urban sustainability agenda.Sustainable urban developments were conceptualised as comprising environmental, spatial, social and economic perspectives; and social inclusion as entailing access to core services (healthcare) and reso…
Race, ethnicity and Covid-19 vaccination
Drawing on a critical race perspective, we conclude that acknowledging historical and contemporary abuses of power is essential to avoid perpetuating and aggravating mistrust by de-contextualising hesitancy from the social processes affecting hesitancy, undermining efforts to increase vaccine uptake
Exploring the drivers of ethnic and religious exclusion from public services in Nigeria
Purpose The importance of social exclusion and the disadvantage experienced by many minority ethnic and religious populations are rooted in SDG 10. To address this exclusion effectively it is important to understand their key drivers. This paper aimed to establish the key drivers of exclusion and their outcomes in Nigeria. Design/methodology/approach The methods involved a scoping review of literature and stakeholder workshops that focused on dri…
A collaborative exploration of the reasons for lower satisfaction with services among Bangladeshi and Pakistani social care users
This study explored underlying reasons for the expression of dissatisfaction with services among Bangladeshi and Pakistani social care users in England and investigated, using a collaborative approach, how these could be addressed. In-depth interviews were conducted in Birmingham, Leeds and London during 2012-2013 with 63 Bangladeshi, Pakistani and white British service users and 24 social care managers, social workers and care workers. A further…
Obstacles to "race equality" in the English National Health Service
Inequitable healthcare access, experiences and outcomes across ethnic groups are of concern across many countries. Progress on this agenda appears limited in England given the apparently strong legal and policy framework. This disjuncture raises questions about how central government policy is translated into local services. Healthcare commissioning organisations are a potentially powerful influence on services, but have rarely been examined from…
Prospects for progress on health inequalities in England in the post-primary care trust era
There is doubt about the ability of GP commissioners to take clearer action on health inequalities than PCTs have historically achieved. Key actors expect the contribution from commissioning to address health inequalities to become even more piecemeal in the new arrangements, as it will be dependent upon the interest and agency of particular individuals within the new commissioning groups to engage and influence a wider range of stakeholders
‘Fasting and prayer don't concern the doctors … they don't even know what it is'
Shared understanding about the context in which patients manage long-term conditions is a precursor to effective lay-professional partnerships. Religious identity influences the health beliefs and practices of many British Pakistani Muslim patients. Failure to acknowledge and discuss this influence on long-term illness management leads to a vacuum in professional knowledge, inadequate support for patients' decision-making and poor responses to th…
A Race Equality Foundation Briefing Paper
Asian Carers' Experiences of Medical and Social Care
This paper discusses the experience of South Asian carers of a person with cerebral palsy. Previous research in this area has failed to explore carers' perceptions of causation or their views on the quality of service support. Qualitative interviews were carried out with twenty carers in two localities in the north of England with the aim of providing in‐depth contextualized data on their experiences over time, their attitudes towards cerebral pa…
You're just a Guinea pig
The COVID-19 pandemic had a disproportionate impact on ethnically minoritised and other marginalised communities, yet little is known about the impacts of long COVID-19 (LC) on this group. Living with LC takes its toll both physically, emotionally and financially and even more so when a diagnosis is hard to come by. By using qualitative interviews centring the view of undiagnosed and marginalised communities already classed as 'underserved' in th…
Obstacles to "race equality" in the English National Health Service
Inequitable healthcare access, experiences and outcomes across ethnic groups are of concern across many countries. Progress on this agenda appears limited in England given the apparently strong legal and policy framework. This disjuncture raises questions about how central government policy is translated into local services. Healthcare commissioning organisations are a potentially powerful influence on services, but have rarely been examined from…
Race, ethnicity and Covid-19 vaccination
Drawing on a critical race perspective, we conclude that acknowledging historical and contemporary abuses of power is essential to avoid perpetuating and aggravating mistrust by de-contextualising hesitancy from the social processes affecting hesitancy, undermining efforts to increase vaccine uptake
Asian Carers' Experiences of Medical and Social Care
This paper discusses the experience of South Asian carers of a person with cerebral palsy. Previous research in this area has failed to explore carers' perceptions of causation or their views on the quality of service support. Qualitative interviews were carried out with twenty carers in two localities in the north of England with the aim of providing in‐depth contextualized data on their experiences over time, their attitudes towards cerebral pa…
Exploring the drivers of ethnic and religious exclusion from public services in Nigeria
Purpose The importance of social exclusion and the disadvantage experienced by many minority ethnic and religious populations are rooted in SDG 10. To address this exclusion effectively it is important to understand their key drivers. This paper aimed to establish the key drivers of exclusion and their outcomes in Nigeria. Design/methodology/approach The methods involved a scoping review of literature and stakeholder workshops that focused on dri…
A collaborative exploration of the reasons for lower satisfaction with services among Bangladeshi and Pakistani social care users
This study explored underlying reasons for the expression of dissatisfaction with services among Bangladeshi and Pakistani social care users in England and investigated, using a collaborative approach, how these could be addressed. In-depth interviews were conducted in Birmingham, Leeds and London during 2012-2013 with 63 Bangladeshi, Pakistani and white British service users and 24 social care managers, social workers and care workers. A further…
Asian Carers' Experiences of Medical and Social Care
This paper discusses the experience of South Asian carers of a person with cerebral palsy. Previous research in this area has failed to explore carers' perceptions of causation or their views on the quality of service support. Qualitative interviews were carried out with twenty carers in two localities in the north of England with the aim of providing in‐depth contextualized data on their experiences over time, their attitudes towards cerebral pa…
A Race Equality Foundation Briefing Paper
‘Fasting and prayer don't concern the doctors … they don't even know what it is'
Shared understanding about the context in which patients manage long-term conditions is a precursor to effective lay-professional partnerships. Religious identity influences the health beliefs and practices of many British Pakistani Muslim patients. Failure to acknowledge and discuss this influence on long-term illness management leads to a vacuum in professional knowledge, inadequate support for patients' decision-making and poor responses to th…
Prospects for progress on health inequalities in England in the post-primary care trust era
There is doubt about the ability of GP commissioners to take clearer action on health inequalities than PCTs have historically achieved. Key actors expect the contribution from commissioning to address health inequalities to become even more piecemeal in the new arrangements, as it will be dependent upon the interest and agency of particular individuals within the new commissioning groups to engage and influence a wider range of stakeholders
A collaborative exploration of the reasons for lower satisfaction with services among Bangladeshi and Pakistani social care users
This study explored underlying reasons for the expression of dissatisfaction with services among Bangladeshi and Pakistani social care users in England and investigated, using a collaborative approach, how these could be addressed. In-depth interviews were conducted in Birmingham, Leeds and London during 2012-2013 with 63 Bangladeshi, Pakistani and white British service users and 24 social care managers, social workers and care workers. A further…
Obstacles to "race equality" in the English National Health Service
Inequitable healthcare access, experiences and outcomes across ethnic groups are of concern across many countries. Progress on this agenda appears limited in England given the apparently strong legal and policy framework. This disjuncture raises questions about how central government policy is translated into local services. Healthcare commissioning organisations are a potentially powerful influence on services, but have rarely been examined from…
Race, ethnicity and Covid-19 vaccination
Drawing on a critical race perspective, we conclude that acknowledging historical and contemporary abuses of power is essential to avoid perpetuating and aggravating mistrust by de-contextualising hesitancy from the social processes affecting hesitancy, undermining efforts to increase vaccine uptake
Exploring the drivers of ethnic and religious exclusion from public services in Nigeria
Purpose The importance of social exclusion and the disadvantage experienced by many minority ethnic and religious populations are rooted in SDG 10. To address this exclusion effectively it is important to understand their key drivers. This paper aimed to establish the key drivers of exclusion and their outcomes in Nigeria. Design/methodology/approach The methods involved a scoping review of literature and stakeholder workshops that focused on dri…
British Muslims, Ethnicity and Health Inequalities
Presents a pioneering collection studying religion as a wider determinant of health in Britain Highlights the role of religion in exacerbating health inequalities, along with ethnicity, racism, social class and deprivation Investigates contemporary health inequalities among second and third generation British Muslims, with a particular focus on disadvantaged children Captures a wide range of health issues that British Muslims live with, such as: …
Systematic review of the role of social inclusion within sustainable urban developments
Rapid urbanisation presents multiple opportunities, but also poses challenges for equitable distribution of gains from socio-economic developments. This systematic review explored the role of social inclusion within the urban sustainability agenda.Sustainable urban developments were conceptualised as comprising environmental, spatial, social and economic perspectives; and social inclusion as entailing access to core services (healthcare) and reso…
Towards evidence-based and inclusive models of peer support for long covid
Long Covid and Health Inequalities
INTRODUCTION: Organised by the 'Qualitative Long Covid Network', a workshop for qualitative Long COVID (LC) researchers, LC charity representatives and people with LC took place in June 2023, where research on the intersectional inequalities affecting LC prevalence, recognition and care was shared and discussed. METHODS: Five key themes were drawn up from presentations, discussions and reflections during the workshop, which are presented in this …
Navigating Homeschooling, Parenting, and Work During an Educational Emergency
Emergencies disrupt education service delivery; recent global political developments, environmental disasters, and the emergence of new diseases underscore the need for governments and education systems to learn from past crises to better prepare for future challenges. This qualitative study captures the perspectives of Kazakhstani parents as they navigated the difficulties posed by the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic and school closures. Intervi…
Incivility experiences of racially minoritised hospital staff, consequences for them and implications for patient care
Workplace incivility is a pervasive complex problem within health care. Incivility manifests as subtle disrespectful behaviours, which seem inconsequential. However, evidence demonstrates that incivility can be harmful to targets and witnesses through negative emotions, poorer mental health, reduced job satisfaction, diminished performance and compromised patient care. It is unclear to what extent existing research critically explores how ethnici…
You're just a Guinea pig
The COVID-19 pandemic had a disproportionate impact on ethnically minoritised and other marginalised communities, yet little is known about the impacts of long COVID-19 (LC) on this group. Living with LC takes its toll both physically, emotionally and financially and even more so when a diagnosis is hard to come by. By using qualitative interviews centring the view of undiagnosed and marginalised communities already classed as 'underserved' in th…
Addressing Inequalities in Long Covid Healthcare
BACKGROUND: Long Covid (LC) significantly impacts health, economic and social activities. Women, deprived, learning disability, homeless and some minority ethnic populations have high prevalence rates but low access to support, indicating health inequities in LC care. AIM: To identify health inequities in LC care and inclusion strategies that align with the priorities of people with LC. DESIGN AND SETTING: Mixed-methods study employing qualitativ…
Understanding the Clinical Characteristics and Timeliness of Diagnosis for Patients Diagnosed With Long Covid
BACKGROUND: Long Covid is a multisystem condition first identified in the Covid-19 pandemic, characterised by a wide range of symptoms including fatigue, breathlessness and cognitive impairment. Considerable disagreement exists in who is most at risk of developing long Covid, driven in part by incomplete coding of a long Covid diagnosis in medical records. OBJECTIVE: To describe the incidence and impact of long Covid. DESIGN: A retrospective obse…
Plant species selection and participatory community co-design are essential in balancing ecosystem services and disservices in urban areas
Balancing the benefits and disservices of urban green infrastructure is critical for sustainable city planning. While urban vegetation provides ecosystem services such as air quality improvement and heat reduction, it can also contribute to air pollution through the emission of biogenic volatile organic compounds, and pollen can exacerbate respiratory health issues and allergies within communities. Chicago’s environmental and health disparities m…
Modelling Inclusion
This paper explores the methodological implications, processes, and opportunities relating to the use of participatory approaches in the study of intersecting inequalities. Within the context of an international, interdisciplinary project (Partnerships for Equality and Inclusion (PEI)), four sub-projects elected to use participatory methodologies to engage with marginalized and excluded communities so that their needs, voices, and knowledge were …
Daily stress and worry are additional triggers of symptom fluctuations in individuals living with Long Covid
BACKGROUND: Recent research has shown that exertion in physical, cognitive, social, and self-care activities triggers symptom severity in individuals with Long COVID. PURPOSE: The current study aimed to investigate whether daily emotional exertions (stress, worry, rumination) were associated with symptom exacerbation, over and above influences of effortful daily activities, in individuals with Long COVID. METHODS: In total, 376 participants were …
Racially minoritised workers’ incivility experiences, and consequences within maternity settings
‘What Do People With Long Covid Want From Healthcare Services?’ A Qualitative Exploration From Lived Experience
BACKGROUND: Long COVID (LC) is a chronic, multisystem condition affecting millions globally, with significant personal, social and economic consequences. Despite increasing recognition of its impact, healthcare services for LC remain inconsistent with patients frequently encountering fragmented services, scepticism and delays leading to patient-voiced frustration. Therefore, understanding patient priorities is crucial for optimising service provi…
Treating depression in Muslim communities
An abstract is not available for this content so a preview has been provided. As you have access to this content, a full PDF is available via the ‘Save PDF’ action button
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