Kumari Shweta Kalyani
Biographic Data
| ID | 7496086 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Kumari Shweta Kalyani |
| GIVEN NAMES | Kumari Shweta |
| FAMILY NAME | Kalyani |
| SIGNATURE | KALYANI K S |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 42 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 4 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 0 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 42 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2024 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Holiday Activities and Food Programme
School holidays are typically a time of anxiety for families, particularly those who are socially and economically disadvantaged. Food insecurity is heightened during school holidays in the United Kingdom as children eligible for Free School Meals (FSM) do not have access to them. Since 2018, the UK government’s Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme has offered free activities and nutritious meals during holidays. In 2020, HAF operated acro…
Lessons on Community Empowerment for Improving Maternal and Child Health
Across the globe, stark disparities exist in several indicators of maternal and child health, demonstrating that the chances of survival for mothers and children are ultimately determined by where they are born and live. Sustainable and effective strategies for removing the barriers to safe and affirmative motherhood and childhood are therefore urgently required. This paper examines a community‐based intervention for improving maternal and child …
Prevalence and Associated Factors of Substance Use Disorder in Bahir Dar City Residents, Northwest Ethiopia
Background Substance use problems in Ethiopia have a profound impact, contributing significantly to the global disease burden by causing extensive social, physical, mental, and public health challenges. Substance use disorder significantly affects the health and well‐being of our communities, families, friends, and loved ones. These problems have emerged as a critical public health concern in the country. This study aimed to assess the prevalence…
A Systematic Review of Research on Public Health Emergencies Between China and the International Community
This study compared and analyzed the journal, the author, the institution, the research hotspots, and the evolutionary trends of hotspots in the field of public health emergencies. The data were obtained from the China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) and the Web of Science Core Collection. A total of 2163 Chinese journal articles and 8525 international journal articles on public health emergencies were retrieved. Between 2003 and 2019, t…
Emancipation Through Self‐Reliance
Purpose The aim of this study is to discover deep insight and depict the experiences of individuals affected by spinal cord injury (SCI) that lead to overcoming the challenges of dependency and deciding to take action. Specifically, we aim to explore internal stimuli and factors that contribute to the emergence and enhancement of self‐reliance and taking own responsibility. Materials and Methods The study used an exploratory qualitative study des…
Recovery Colleges in the UK and Australia—How Do They Compare? A Scoping Review
Recovery Colleges are still a relatively new form of mental health service in Australia. This review aimed to explore the current literature on Australian Recovery Colleges and compare this to information on the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Recovery Colleges. This study followed the Joanna Briggs Institute scoping review guidelines. We searched PubMed, PsycINFO, Web of Science and Scopus for peer‐reviewed articles. Grey li…
Condom Use among Youths in Sub‐Saharan Africa
If properly used, condoms can serve as an effective family planning method and preventive tool towards sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Despite its anticipated effectiveness, there are different myths and misconceptions which have been observed as hindrances to both its use and effectiveness. This review examines the myths and misconceptions of condom use among youths and explores challenges in condom usage in sub‐Saharan Africa (SSA). A nar…
Experiences of Children and Young People with a Disability in Out‐of‐Home Care in Australia
Children with disabilities in out‐of‐home care (OOHC) are an overrepresented group in Australia, yet little is known about their circumstances, needs, and experiences within OOHC. Utilising a systematic scoping review methodology, we explored the state of knowledge about the experiences of children and young people with a disability in out‐of‐home care in Australia. Findings in this review speak to the unmet needs and challanges that children wit…
Supports Provided to People with Intellectual Disability and Dysphagia to Assist with Participation in Eating and Drinking
Many people with intellectual disability live with swallowing, eating, and drinking difficulties (dysphagia). People living with both intellectual disability and dysphagia may require a range of supports in order to have the opportunity to participate in different eating and drinking environments of their choice. Understanding the nature of those supports is important to ensure that people with intellectual disability living with dysphagia can co…
Experiences of Alcohol Use and Harm among Travellers, Roma, and Gypsies
Alcohol is widely used in many cultures as part of everyday life and for special occasions. It is a leading cause of preventable death in the UK, with higher rates among socioeconomically disadvantaged people. Gypsies and Travellers are ethnic and cultural minorities who experience extreme social disadvantage but there is a lack of knowledge about their alcohol use. The study aim was to explore experiences of alcohol use and harm in these distinc…
You Go There and You are Welcomed and People do not Judge”
Brief health and wellbeing conversations within the Third and Social Economy (TSE) sector (groups or organisations operating independently to family and government with social justice as the primary aim) could help to reduce health inequalities through increased access to disadvantaged populations. This study aimed to explore the acceptability of health and wellbeing conversations such as within the TSE, including their existence without specific…
Understanding What Older People Value in the Design of a Community‐Based Healthy Ageing Program, a Qualitative Study
Older people who are wanting to support their own ability to age well may benefit from attending community‐based group programs. However, many of these programs are designed and implemented by health professionals without direct input from older people, which may limit the opportunity to ensure such programs are authentically meeting the needs of this population group. A qualitative approach, using an interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA…
Engaging People with Dementia in Community Art Activities
Community‐based arts have the potential to offer multiple benefits to people living with dementia; however, the level of uptake of these activities is unclear. This study sought to examine the perspectives of key stakeholders: the presenting artists and those who are responsible for planning art activities within the context of community to examine opportunities for and barriers to participation of people living with dementia in community‐based a…
They Like to Try and Boss Them around a Little”
Increasing frailty or a medical crisis threatens older people’s autonomy. Further threats may arise from adult children if such changes or events are perceived as permitting or signalling a need to assume greater control over their parent’s life. In the context of reablement—a time‐limited intervention seeking to help older people regain their confidence and ability to live as independently as possible—this is observed in cases where adult childr…
Contraception Crisis in Somalia
Background . Despite global efforts to promote contraceptive use and ensure reproductive health, Somalia continues to face significant challenges in this regard. This study aims to explore the prevalence of contraceptive use in Somalia and identify the determinants influencing its use. Methods . A total of 8,162 reproductive‐aged women’s data were analyzed extracted from 2020 Somali Health and Demographic Survey. The outcome variable was contrace…
Opportunities and Challenges of Qualitative Research in Academic Health Sciences in Ethiopia
Background . The goal of qualitative research is to learn more about the opinions and experiences of the subjects being studied in relation to a particular question. There is a paucity of information on opportunities and challenges encountered to conduct qualitative research among the academic staffs in the health sciences. The purpose of this study was to examine the opportunities and challenges of conducting qualitative research among academic …
How Communities of Practice Generate Knowledge Translation Outcomes to Support Public Health Issues
Communities of practice in health settings often serve to address contemporary public health issues by sharing knowledge and experiences about accelerating implementations and innovative solutions. Because there are gaps between the practical application of communities of practice and the scientific knowledge about their effectiveness, this realist synthesis aimed to identify how and why members of communities of practice translate the shared kno…
There’s No Doubt about It, You’ve Got to Maintain Your Family and Friends”
Social participation in older age has been positively associated with enhanced health and wellbeing. This project examined key aspects of social participation for older people living in the community to identify what was most important for maintaining social participation in the event they transitioned to living in a nursing home. We conducted interviews and focus groups with 36 older people, aged 65 years or older living in the community in Vict…
Coping Mechanisms Used by Male Partners of Women Diagnosed with Cervical Cancer
Cervical cancer has a significant impact on the lives of caregivers of cervical cancer patients, including male partners. Disturbances in physical, psychological, sexual, spiritual, and socioeconomical aspects of life are reported by male partners of cervical cancer patients. To reduce the impact associated with cervical cancer, adaptive coping mechanisms are needed. In this regard, little is known about the coping mechanisms used by male partner…
Developing Effective Community Collaborations
There is widespread and growing support and requirement for researchers and larger organisations to collaborate with communities. This ensures that social, educational, or health programmes are relevant and acceptable and address the needs of groups that experience inequity. There is limited research about the processes and approaches that impact successful collaboration. The aim of this study was to identify the best‐practice processes used to d…
Sexual and Reproductive Health Service Access among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Young People in Regional NSW, Australia
Owing to the historical and ongoing impacts of colonisation, there is a large health equity gap in sexual and reproductive health (SRH) outcomes between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and non‐Indigenous populations. Whilst qualitative research has identified the barriers and enablers to sexual healthcare engagement among young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in remote settings, little is known about the ways in which y…
Service User Perspectives of Family Involvement and Mental Health Care Outcomes in Queensland
Family‐focussed practice is an important component of mental health care. In Australia, service users’ views about their experience of service are collected using instruments such as the Your Experience of Service (YES) survey. This study examined 10,579 Queensland (Australia) service users’ experiences of mental health services during 2019–2021, with a particular focus on their perspectives of how family and carers are involved in their care. Th…
Feasibility of Clients of Community Health Workers from Minority Low‐Income Communities as Research Participants
The increased funding provided for Community Health Worker (CHW) hiring and training as part of the COVID‐19 pandemic response was to increase their impact in alleviating the effects of negative social determinants of health in the lives of the most vulnerable individuals and communities. This enhanced use of CHW in vulnerable populations can also be used to improve access to such populations for applied research to study ways to improve health o…
Characteristics of National Disability Insurance Scheme Plan Payments for People With Cerebral Palsy Described Using Publicly Available Data
Introduction: The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) provides funding to Australians with permanent and significant disabilities to enable ‘an ordinary life’. However, we know little about the characteristics of NDIS funding in people with cerebral palsy (CP). Materials and Methods: This project explored the NDIS plan payments and support category by people with CP using publicly accessible NDIS data. A descriptive analysis was undertake…
Health Services for Young Adults with Stroke
Despite increased incidence of stroke in young adulthood across the world, young adults report significant difficulties finding services with the expertise and experience to meet their needs. This service mapping study sought to identify and characterise the availability, accessibility, and accommodation of services to meet the needs of young adults (aged 18–44 years) with stroke in two Australian states. Methods . Relevant clinical, rehabilitati…
They Like to Try and Boss Them around a Little”
Increasing frailty or a medical crisis threatens older people’s autonomy. Further threats may arise from adult children if such changes or events are perceived as permitting or signalling a need to assume greater control over their parent’s life. In the context of reablement—a time‐limited intervention seeking to help older people regain their confidence and ability to live as independently as possible—this is observed in cases where adult childr…
Developing Effective Community Collaborations
There is widespread and growing support and requirement for researchers and larger organisations to collaborate with communities. This ensures that social, educational, or health programmes are relevant and acceptable and address the needs of groups that experience inequity. There is limited research about the processes and approaches that impact successful collaboration. The aim of this study was to identify the best‐practice processes used to d…
Get High With a Conscience”
The use of information and communication technologies (ICTs) has gained relevance since they are a tool for socialization around substance use and sex through the formation of social networks of gay men (GM). This study investigated how and why substance use is related to the use of ICT in GM. Moreover, what social and cultural dynamics characterize the use of ICTs concerning sexualized drug use in Mexican GM? In May 2022, focus groups were held …
Service Users’ and Providers’ Experiences and Perceptions of Mental Health Accommodation Services
Background . There is a high prevalence of homeless people with psychotic disorders and supported housing is often required. However, there is little evidence about supported housing services, especially in low‐middle income countries. This rapid review synthesizes evidence about the experiences of users and providers of community‐based accommodation services for people living with serious mental illness internationally to understand priorities f…
Condom Use among Youths in Sub‐Saharan Africa
If properly used, condoms can serve as an effective family planning method and preventive tool towards sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Despite its anticipated effectiveness, there are different myths and misconceptions which have been observed as hindrances to both its use and effectiveness. This review examines the myths and misconceptions of condom use among youths and explores challenges in condom usage in sub‐Saharan Africa (SSA). A nar…
Experiences of Children and Young People with a Disability in Out‐of‐Home Care in Australia
Children with disabilities in out‐of‐home care (OOHC) are an overrepresented group in Australia, yet little is known about their circumstances, needs, and experiences within OOHC. Utilising a systematic scoping review methodology, we explored the state of knowledge about the experiences of children and young people with a disability in out‐of‐home care in Australia. Findings in this review speak to the unmet needs and challanges that children wit…
Supports Provided to People with Intellectual Disability and Dysphagia to Assist with Participation in Eating and Drinking
Many people with intellectual disability live with swallowing, eating, and drinking difficulties (dysphagia). People living with both intellectual disability and dysphagia may require a range of supports in order to have the opportunity to participate in different eating and drinking environments of their choice. Understanding the nature of those supports is important to ensure that people with intellectual disability living with dysphagia can co…
Experiences of Alcohol Use and Harm among Travellers, Roma, and Gypsies
Alcohol is widely used in many cultures as part of everyday life and for special occasions. It is a leading cause of preventable death in the UK, with higher rates among socioeconomically disadvantaged people. Gypsies and Travellers are ethnic and cultural minorities who experience extreme social disadvantage but there is a lack of knowledge about their alcohol use. The study aim was to explore experiences of alcohol use and harm in these distinc…
You Go There and You are Welcomed and People do not Judge”
Brief health and wellbeing conversations within the Third and Social Economy (TSE) sector (groups or organisations operating independently to family and government with social justice as the primary aim) could help to reduce health inequalities through increased access to disadvantaged populations. This study aimed to explore the acceptability of health and wellbeing conversations such as within the TSE, including their existence without specific…
Understanding What Older People Value in the Design of a Community‐Based Healthy Ageing Program, a Qualitative Study
Older people who are wanting to support their own ability to age well may benefit from attending community‐based group programs. However, many of these programs are designed and implemented by health professionals without direct input from older people, which may limit the opportunity to ensure such programs are authentically meeting the needs of this population group. A qualitative approach, using an interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA…
Engaging People with Dementia in Community Art Activities
Community‐based arts have the potential to offer multiple benefits to people living with dementia; however, the level of uptake of these activities is unclear. This study sought to examine the perspectives of key stakeholders: the presenting artists and those who are responsible for planning art activities within the context of community to examine opportunities for and barriers to participation of people living with dementia in community‐based a…
They Like to Try and Boss Them around a Little”
Increasing frailty or a medical crisis threatens older people’s autonomy. Further threats may arise from adult children if such changes or events are perceived as permitting or signalling a need to assume greater control over their parent’s life. In the context of reablement—a time‐limited intervention seeking to help older people regain their confidence and ability to live as independently as possible—this is observed in cases where adult childr…
Contraception Crisis in Somalia
Background . Despite global efforts to promote contraceptive use and ensure reproductive health, Somalia continues to face significant challenges in this regard. This study aims to explore the prevalence of contraceptive use in Somalia and identify the determinants influencing its use. Methods . A total of 8,162 reproductive‐aged women’s data were analyzed extracted from 2020 Somali Health and Demographic Survey. The outcome variable was contrace…
Opportunities and Challenges of Qualitative Research in Academic Health Sciences in Ethiopia
Background . The goal of qualitative research is to learn more about the opinions and experiences of the subjects being studied in relation to a particular question. There is a paucity of information on opportunities and challenges encountered to conduct qualitative research among the academic staffs in the health sciences. The purpose of this study was to examine the opportunities and challenges of conducting qualitative research among academic …
How Communities of Practice Generate Knowledge Translation Outcomes to Support Public Health Issues
Communities of practice in health settings often serve to address contemporary public health issues by sharing knowledge and experiences about accelerating implementations and innovative solutions. Because there are gaps between the practical application of communities of practice and the scientific knowledge about their effectiveness, this realist synthesis aimed to identify how and why members of communities of practice translate the shared kno…
There’s No Doubt about It, You’ve Got to Maintain Your Family and Friends”
Social participation in older age has been positively associated with enhanced health and wellbeing. This project examined key aspects of social participation for older people living in the community to identify what was most important for maintaining social participation in the event they transitioned to living in a nursing home. We conducted interviews and focus groups with 36 older people, aged 65 years or older living in the community in Vict…
Coping Mechanisms Used by Male Partners of Women Diagnosed with Cervical Cancer
Cervical cancer has a significant impact on the lives of caregivers of cervical cancer patients, including male partners. Disturbances in physical, psychological, sexual, spiritual, and socioeconomical aspects of life are reported by male partners of cervical cancer patients. To reduce the impact associated with cervical cancer, adaptive coping mechanisms are needed. In this regard, little is known about the coping mechanisms used by male partner…
Developing Effective Community Collaborations
There is widespread and growing support and requirement for researchers and larger organisations to collaborate with communities. This ensures that social, educational, or health programmes are relevant and acceptable and address the needs of groups that experience inequity. There is limited research about the processes and approaches that impact successful collaboration. The aim of this study was to identify the best‐practice processes used to d…
Sexual and Reproductive Health Service Access among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Young People in Regional NSW, Australia
Owing to the historical and ongoing impacts of colonisation, there is a large health equity gap in sexual and reproductive health (SRH) outcomes between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and non‐Indigenous populations. Whilst qualitative research has identified the barriers and enablers to sexual healthcare engagement among young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in remote settings, little is known about the ways in which y…
Service User Perspectives of Family Involvement and Mental Health Care Outcomes in Queensland
Family‐focussed practice is an important component of mental health care. In Australia, service users’ views about their experience of service are collected using instruments such as the Your Experience of Service (YES) survey. This study examined 10,579 Queensland (Australia) service users’ experiences of mental health services during 2019–2021, with a particular focus on their perspectives of how family and carers are involved in their care. Th…
Feasibility of Clients of Community Health Workers from Minority Low‐Income Communities as Research Participants
The increased funding provided for Community Health Worker (CHW) hiring and training as part of the COVID‐19 pandemic response was to increase their impact in alleviating the effects of negative social determinants of health in the lives of the most vulnerable individuals and communities. This enhanced use of CHW in vulnerable populations can also be used to improve access to such populations for applied research to study ways to improve health o…
Characteristics of National Disability Insurance Scheme Plan Payments for People With Cerebral Palsy Described Using Publicly Available Data
Introduction: The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) provides funding to Australians with permanent and significant disabilities to enable ‘an ordinary life’. However, we know little about the characteristics of NDIS funding in people with cerebral palsy (CP). Materials and Methods: This project explored the NDIS plan payments and support category by people with CP using publicly accessible NDIS data. A descriptive analysis was undertake…
Health Services for Young Adults with Stroke
Despite increased incidence of stroke in young adulthood across the world, young adults report significant difficulties finding services with the expertise and experience to meet their needs. This service mapping study sought to identify and characterise the availability, accessibility, and accommodation of services to meet the needs of young adults (aged 18–44 years) with stroke in two Australian states. Methods . Relevant clinical, rehabilitati…
Older People’s Understandings and Experiences of Using Health and Social Care Services under Covid‐19 Lockdown Restrictions in Aotearoa, New Zealand
Internationally, the COVID‐19 pandemic resulted in changes to services as governments funneled health‐related funding and resources into stopping the spread of COVID‐19. At the same time, older people were singled out as an “at‐risk” group, which prompted caution from both older people and governments to limit their exposure to COVID‐19. It remains unclear what the impact this has had on older people’s routine health and social care access, and h…
Applying the Relational Job Design Theory to the Retail Industry
Retail workers contribute to the daily wellbeing of customers, including those living with disabilities or diseases. The relational job design theory suggests that one’s perceived social impact (PSI) of their job contributes to improvements in job satisfaction, turnover intention, and persistence. Confirming such an association could encourage organization managers to commit more to community care for the purpose of improving the work outcomes of…
Get High With a Conscience”
The use of information and communication technologies (ICTs) has gained relevance since they are a tool for socialization around substance use and sex through the formation of social networks of gay men (GM). This study investigated how and why substance use is related to the use of ICT in GM. Moreover, what social and cultural dynamics characterize the use of ICTs concerning sexualized drug use in Mexican GM? In May 2022, focus groups were held …
Service Users’ and Providers’ Experiences and Perceptions of Mental Health Accommodation Services
Background . There is a high prevalence of homeless people with psychotic disorders and supported housing is often required. However, there is little evidence about supported housing services, especially in low‐middle income countries. This rapid review synthesizes evidence about the experiences of users and providers of community‐based accommodation services for people living with serious mental illness internationally to understand priorities f…
Correlation Analysis between Meteorological Influencing Factors and Incidence Features of Oidds in Guangzhou from 2006 to 2020
Objectives . This study is to analyze the epidemiological characteristics of other infectious diarrhea diseases (OIDDs) reported in Guangzhou in the past 15 years and the meteorological data of the city in the same period, to explore the correlation between meteorological factors and the incidence. Methodology . This study starts with using quartiles to test the normal distribution of case data. This study has selected five meteorological factors…
Exploring the Professional Identity and Practice Challenges of Lithuanian Dental Hygienists
Dental hygienist is the main provider of preventive oral care to promote and improve the oral health of individuals, families, and groups in society. However, the participation of dental hygienists in community outreach and public health programmes in Lithuania is limited, mainly due to the lack of institutional support and the unavailability of positions in public health initiatives, and the country’s population has insufficient access to cost‐e…
Medicine (28 works) · Psychology (23 works) · Sociology (22 works) · Nursing (14 works) · Business (12 works) · Qualitative research (12 works) · Service (business (9 works) · Political science (8 works) · Social science (8 works) · Mental health (7 works)