Bernadette N Kumar
Biographic Data
| ID | 293380 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Bernadette N Kumar |
| GIVEN NAMES | Bernadette N |
| FAMILY NAME | Kumar |
| SIGNATURE | KUMAR B N |
| AFFILIATIONS | Norwegian Institute of Public Health |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-7409-4570 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 22 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 23 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 22 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2008 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Living infodemics across borders
During the COVID-19 pandemic, migrants living in Norway navigated a complex “infodemic”, which encompassed diverse health information sources from health authorities and media from both local and their home country. This study aimed to explore the experiences of Indian migrants in Norway related to their encounters with varied, and sometimes inaccurate and conflicting information between India and Norway amidst COVID-19 pandemic. Qualitative inte…
Changes in health after a work-related intervention among highly educated migrants in Norway
Our pilot study suggested positive health changes from a work-related intervention in terms of improved general mental health and well-being. Quantitative and qualitative data were complementary. For confirmation of effects, this pilot study should be upscaled with a randomized trial design
Why the use of responsible language is crucial in the field of migration and ethnicity in public health. Overview and perspectives from case studies in Denmark and Germany
Including highly educated migrants in academia to improve their health—protocol for a pilot intervention
Introduction: Norway's healthcare system needs a diversified work force to meet societal demands for improved cultural competence. However, many migrants in Norway who were educated as health professions in their home countries are not practicing these professions. This may negatively affect their physical and mental health and hinder their personal social integration. Though good health is often seen as a precondition for work, relevant working …
Effect of a community-based intervention to increase participation in cervical cancer screening among Pakistani and Somali women in Norway
NCT03155581 . Retrospectively registered, on 16 May 2017
Global call to action for inclusion of migrants and refugees in the Covid-19 response
The Effect of Physiotherapy Group Intervention in Reducing Pain Disorders and Mental Health Symptoms among Syrian Refugees
Chronic pain is common among refugees, and often related to mental health problems. Its management, however, is often challenging. A randomized waitlist-controlled trial was designed to study the effect of group physiotherapy activity and awareness intervention (PAAI) on reducing pain disorders, and secondarily improving mental health, among Syrian refugees. A total of 101 adult Syrian refugees suffering from chronic pain were randomized to eithe…
Changes in self-rated health and quality of life among Syrian refugees migrating to Norway
Our results show that good SRH remain stable while all four QoL domains improve, most pronounced in the environment domain. Understanding the dynamics of migration and health is a fundamental step in reaching health equity
Health status and use of medication and their association with migration related exposures among Syrian refugees in Lebanon and Norway
Migrant-friendly public health policies and practises should acknowledge migration related risks, address discontinuity in care of chronic conditions and target common complaints such as chronic pain and mental health problems among forcibly displaced individuals
Access to Norwegian healthcare system – challenges for sub-Saharan African immigrants
Healthcare is not equally accessible to all Norwegian residents. This ultimately leads to avoidance of the healthcare system by those most in need. Lack of seeking healthcare services by immigrants from Sub Saharan Africa may have significant implications for the long-term health of this group of immigrants. Therefore measures to address the issues raised should be prioritized and further examined
The UCL–Lancet Commission on Migration and Health
Health care-seeking patterns for female genital mutilation/cutting among young Somalis in Norway
Only one-fifth of the women with FGM/C sought care for FGM/C-related health problems. Our study does not provide the answers to why only a few of them sought care for FGM/C. However, as a large proportion of women did not seek care, it is important to investigate the reasons for this. For, we propose to conduct further research targeting girls and women who have undergone FGM/C to assess challenges in accessing health care services for proper int…
An observational study of immigrant mortality differences in Norway by reason for migration, length of stay and characteristics of sending countries
Independent of reason for migration and characteristics of sending countries, those who immigrate to Norway in adulthood appear to be particularly healthy. The higher death risk associated with prolonged lengths of stay suggests that disadvantageous 'acculturation' or stress factors related to the post-migration period may play a role in the long run. The health and welfare of long-term immigrants thus warrants further research
Exploring Nurses’ Meaning and Experiences of Compassion
Purpose: In recent years, there has been much focus on compassion in nursing care, and concern has been raised in a number of reports and media stories regarding decreased compassion. The aim of this study was to explore similarities and differences in the understanding and demonstration of compassion in nursing practice across 15 countries. Design: A total of 1,323 nurses from 15 countries responded to questions in relation to compassion, via an…
Health literacy
Enhanced health literacy will most likely increase the chance to better health outcomes for immigrants, thereby moving towards health equity in the Norwegian society. Therefore, policies and programs are required to focus and improve health literacy of immigrant communities
Differences in all-cause mortality
Differences in all-cause mortality between immigrants and host populations may provide insight into health inequities that could be reduced
Binge Drinking, Cannabis and Tobacco Use Among Ethnic Norwegian and Ethnic Minority Adolescents in Oslo, Norway
Diabetes susceptibility in ethnic minority groups from Turkey, Vietnam, Sri Lanka and Pakistan compared with Norwegians - the association with adiposity is strongest for ethnic minority women
A high prevalence of diabetes was found in 30-to 60-year-olds from ethnic minority groups in Oslo, with those from Sri Lanka and Pakistan at highest risk. For all levels of adiposity, a higher susceptibility for diabetes was observed for ethnic minority groups compared with Norwegians. The association persisted after adjustment for socioeconomic position for all minority women and for men from Sri Lanka and Pakistan
Comparison of cardiovascular risk factors between sri lankans living in kandy and oslo
Our comparison showed unexpected differences in risk factors between Sri Lankan migrants living in Oslo and those living in Kandy Sri Lanka. Sri Lankans in Oslo had favorable lipid profiles and blood pressure levels despite being more obese
Overweight and weight dissatisfaction related to socio-economic position, integration and dietary indicators among South Asian immigrants in Oslo
Objective To investigate how socio-economic position, demographic factors, degree of integration and dietary indicators are related to BMI/waist:hip ratio (WHR) and to weight dissatisfaction and slimming among South Asians in Oslo, Norway. Design Cross-sectional study consisting of a health check including anthropometric measures and two self-administered questionnaires. Setting Oslo, Norway. Subjects Pakistanis and Sri Lankans ( n 629), aged 30–…
Determinants for High Maternal Mortality in Multiethnic Populations in Western China
Our purpose of this study was to investigate determinants and patterns of associations with high maternal mortality in poor and multiethnic populations from the Xinjiang Uigur autonomous region of Western China. The researcher found that the maternal mortality ratio of Xinjiang was very high; almost half of the participants delivered at home without clean delivery, and nearly one-fifth of the participants had not received any medical treatment. E…
Changes in food habits after migration among South Asians settled in Oslo
Changes in food habits after migration among South Asians settled in Oslo
Differences in all-cause mortality
Differences in all-cause mortality between immigrants and host populations may provide insight into health inequities that could be reduced
Changes in food habits after migration among South Asians settled in Oslo
Determinants for High Maternal Mortality in Multiethnic Populations in Western China
Our purpose of this study was to investigate determinants and patterns of associations with high maternal mortality in poor and multiethnic populations from the Xinjiang Uigur autonomous region of Western China. The researcher found that the maternal mortality ratio of Xinjiang was very high; almost half of the participants delivered at home without clean delivery, and nearly one-fifth of the participants had not received any medical treatment. E…
Comparison of cardiovascular risk factors between sri lankans living in kandy and oslo
Our comparison showed unexpected differences in risk factors between Sri Lankan migrants living in Oslo and those living in Kandy Sri Lanka. Sri Lankans in Oslo had favorable lipid profiles and blood pressure levels despite being more obese
Overweight and weight dissatisfaction related to socio-economic position, integration and dietary indicators among South Asian immigrants in Oslo
Objective To investigate how socio-economic position, demographic factors, degree of integration and dietary indicators are related to BMI/waist:hip ratio (WHR) and to weight dissatisfaction and slimming among South Asians in Oslo, Norway. Design Cross-sectional study consisting of a health check including anthropometric measures and two self-administered questionnaires. Setting Oslo, Norway. Subjects Pakistanis and Sri Lankans ( n 629), aged 30–…
Diabetes susceptibility in ethnic minority groups from Turkey, Vietnam, Sri Lanka and Pakistan compared with Norwegians - the association with adiposity is strongest for ethnic minority women
A high prevalence of diabetes was found in 30-to 60-year-olds from ethnic minority groups in Oslo, with those from Sri Lanka and Pakistan at highest risk. For all levels of adiposity, a higher susceptibility for diabetes was observed for ethnic minority groups compared with Norwegians. The association persisted after adjustment for socioeconomic position for all minority women and for men from Sri Lanka and Pakistan
Binge Drinking, Cannabis and Tobacco Use Among Ethnic Norwegian and Ethnic Minority Adolescents in Oslo, Norway
Health literacy
Enhanced health literacy will most likely increase the chance to better health outcomes for immigrants, thereby moving towards health equity in the Norwegian society. Therefore, policies and programs are required to focus and improve health literacy of immigrant communities
Differences in all-cause mortality
Differences in all-cause mortality between immigrants and host populations may provide insight into health inequities that could be reduced
Exploring Nurses’ Meaning and Experiences of Compassion
Purpose: In recent years, there has been much focus on compassion in nursing care, and concern has been raised in a number of reports and media stories regarding decreased compassion. The aim of this study was to explore similarities and differences in the understanding and demonstration of compassion in nursing practice across 15 countries. Design: A total of 1,323 nurses from 15 countries responded to questions in relation to compassion, via an…
The UCL–Lancet Commission on Migration and Health
Health care-seeking patterns for female genital mutilation/cutting among young Somalis in Norway
Only one-fifth of the women with FGM/C sought care for FGM/C-related health problems. Our study does not provide the answers to why only a few of them sought care for FGM/C. However, as a large proportion of women did not seek care, it is important to investigate the reasons for this. For, we propose to conduct further research targeting girls and women who have undergone FGM/C to assess challenges in accessing health care services for proper int…
An observational study of immigrant mortality differences in Norway by reason for migration, length of stay and characteristics of sending countries
Independent of reason for migration and characteristics of sending countries, those who immigrate to Norway in adulthood appear to be particularly healthy. The higher death risk associated with prolonged lengths of stay suggests that disadvantageous 'acculturation' or stress factors related to the post-migration period may play a role in the long run. The health and welfare of long-term immigrants thus warrants further research
Access to Norwegian healthcare system – challenges for sub-Saharan African immigrants
Healthcare is not equally accessible to all Norwegian residents. This ultimately leads to avoidance of the healthcare system by those most in need. Lack of seeking healthcare services by immigrants from Sub Saharan Africa may have significant implications for the long-term health of this group of immigrants. Therefore measures to address the issues raised should be prioritized and further examined
Global call to action for inclusion of migrants and refugees in the Covid-19 response
The Effect of Physiotherapy Group Intervention in Reducing Pain Disorders and Mental Health Symptoms among Syrian Refugees
Chronic pain is common among refugees, and often related to mental health problems. Its management, however, is often challenging. A randomized waitlist-controlled trial was designed to study the effect of group physiotherapy activity and awareness intervention (PAAI) on reducing pain disorders, and secondarily improving mental health, among Syrian refugees. A total of 101 adult Syrian refugees suffering from chronic pain were randomized to eithe…
Changes in self-rated health and quality of life among Syrian refugees migrating to Norway
Our results show that good SRH remain stable while all four QoL domains improve, most pronounced in the environment domain. Understanding the dynamics of migration and health is a fundamental step in reaching health equity
Health status and use of medication and their association with migration related exposures among Syrian refugees in Lebanon and Norway
Migrant-friendly public health policies and practises should acknowledge migration related risks, address discontinuity in care of chronic conditions and target common complaints such as chronic pain and mental health problems among forcibly displaced individuals
Effect of a community-based intervention to increase participation in cervical cancer screening among Pakistani and Somali women in Norway
NCT03155581 . Retrospectively registered, on 16 May 2017
Including highly educated migrants in academia to improve their health—protocol for a pilot intervention
Introduction: Norway's healthcare system needs a diversified work force to meet societal demands for improved cultural competence. However, many migrants in Norway who were educated as health professions in their home countries are not practicing these professions. This may negatively affect their physical and mental health and hinder their personal social integration. Though good health is often seen as a precondition for work, relevant working …
Living infodemics across borders
During the COVID-19 pandemic, migrants living in Norway navigated a complex “infodemic”, which encompassed diverse health information sources from health authorities and media from both local and their home country. This study aimed to explore the experiences of Indian migrants in Norway related to their encounters with varied, and sometimes inaccurate and conflicting information between India and Norway amidst COVID-19 pandemic. Qualitative inte…
Changes in health after a work-related intervention among highly educated migrants in Norway
Our pilot study suggested positive health changes from a work-related intervention in terms of improved general mental health and well-being. Quantitative and qualitative data were complementary. For confirmation of effects, this pilot study should be upscaled with a randomized trial design
Why the use of responsible language is crucial in the field of migration and ethnicity in public health. Overview and perspectives from case studies in Denmark and Germany
Medicine (20 works) · Migration, Health and Trauma (14 works) · Public health (12 works) · Demography (10 works) · Environmental health (9 works) · Nursing (9 works) · Political science (9 works) · Demography (8 works) · Biostatistics (7 works) · Geography (7 works)