Bernadette Kumar
Biographic Data
| ID | 3583776 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Bernadette Kumar |
| GIVEN NAMES | Bernadette |
| FAMILY NAME | Kumar |
| SIGNATURE | KUMAR B |
| AFFILIATIONS | Norwegian Institute of Public Health |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 16 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 21 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 16 |
| 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 …
The road to equitable healthcare
Syrian refugees in Norway appreciate the Norwegian healthcare system but are impeded in their access to care. Many of the barriers can be bridged during the doctor-patient interaction with a diversity sensitive caregiver. The model we propose gives a comprehensive overview of key areas determining the healthcare experience of this population. The results of this study can be useful to policymakers and healthcare providers when addressing disparit…
Clinical outcomes and risk factors for Covid-19 among migrant populations in high-income countries
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
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…
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
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–…
Changes in food habits after migration among South Asians settled in Oslo
Changes in food habits after migration among South Asians settled in Oslo
The road to equitable healthcare
Syrian refugees in Norway appreciate the Norwegian healthcare system but are impeded in their access to care. Many of the barriers can be bridged during the doctor-patient interaction with a diversity sensitive caregiver. The model we propose gives a comprehensive overview of key areas determining the healthcare experience of this population. The results of this study can be useful to policymakers and healthcare providers when addressing disparit…
Changes in food habits after migration among South Asians settled in Oslo
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–…
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
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…
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
Clinical outcomes and risk factors for Covid-19 among migrant populations in high-income countries
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
The road to equitable healthcare
Syrian refugees in Norway appreciate the Norwegian healthcare system but are impeded in their access to care. Many of the barriers can be bridged during the doctor-patient interaction with a diversity sensitive caregiver. The model we propose gives a comprehensive overview of key areas determining the healthcare experience of this population. The results of this study can be useful to policymakers and healthcare providers when addressing disparit…
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 (14 works) · Migration, Health and Trauma (11 works) · Political science (8 works) · Public health (8 works) · Health care (6 works) · Nursing (6 works) · Biostatistics (5 works) · Refugee (5 works) · Demography (4 works) · Environmental health (4 works)