scholarly journals Menopause and the Asian Woman

2014 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-25
Author(s):  
Sumbul Sohail
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
South Asian ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Daily Activities ◽  
Asian Women ◽  
Asian Woman ◽  
Accompanying Symptoms

ABSTRACT Menopause is an event that typically occurs in women in midlife. For some women, the accompanying symptoms can significantly disrupt their daily activities and sense of well being. It has long been known that menopause is much easier for Asian women than for westerners. A systematic review of articles on Asian women is done, the objective of which is to find out evidence on Asian women experience and perception of menopause. How to cite this article Sohail S. Menopause and the Asian Woman. J South Asian Feder Menopause Soc 2014;2(1):23-25.

scholarly journals A systematic review of barriers and enablers to South Asian women’s attendance for asymptomatic screening of breast and cervical cancers in emigrant countries

BMJ Open ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (7) ◽  
pp. e020892 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rachel Mary Anderson de Cuevas ◽  
Pooja Saini ◽  
Deborah Roberts ◽  
Kinta Beaver ◽  
Mysore Chandrashekar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
South Asian ◽  
Asian Women ◽  
South Asian Women ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Asian Populations ◽  
Breast And Cervical Cancer ◽  
Social Structural ◽  
Behavioural Factors ◽  
Screening Attendance

ObjectivesThe aim of this review was to identify the cultural, social, structural and behavioural factors that influence asymptomatic breast and cervical cancer screening attendance in South Asian populations, in order to improve uptake and propose priorities for further research.DesignA systematic review of the literature for inductive, comparative, prospective and intervention studies. We searched the following databases: MEDLINE/In-Process, Web of Science, EMBASE, SCOPUS, CENTRAL, CDSR, CINAHL, PsycINFO and PsycARTICLES from database inception to 23 January 2018. The review included studies on the cultural, social, structural and behavioural factors that influence asymptomatic breast and cervical cancer screening attendance and cervical smear testing (Papanicolaou test) in South Asian populations and those published in the English language. The framework analysis method was used and themes were drawn out following the thematic analysis method.SettingsAsymptomatic breast or cervical screening.ParticipantsSouth Asian women, including Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani, Sri Lankan, Bhutanese, Maldivian and Nepali populations.Results51 included studies were published between 1991 and 2018. Sample sizes ranged from 25 to 38 733 and participants had a mean age of 18 to 83 years. Our review showed that South Asian women generally had lower screening rates than host country women. South Asian women had poorer knowledge of cancer and cancer prevention and experienced more barriers to screening. Cultural practices and assumptions influenced understandings of cancer and prevention, emphasising the importance of host country cultures and healthcare systems.ConclusionsHigh-quality research on screening attendance is required using prospective designs, where objectively validated attendance is predicted from cultural understandings, beliefs, norms and practices, thus informing policy on targeting relevant public health messages to the South Asian communities about screening for cancer.PROSPERO registration numberCSD 42015025284.

A Systematic Review of Intimate Partner Violence Interventions Impacting South Asian Women in the United States

2020 ◽  
pp. 152483802095798
Author(s):  
Saumya Tripathi ◽  
Sameena Azhar
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
South Asian ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
The United States ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Outcome Evaluation ◽  
Asian Women ◽  
South Asian Women

This systematic review is the first published attempt to synthesize literature pertaining to intimate partner violence (IPV) interventions impacting South Asian women in the United States. Applying the conceptual framework of intersectionality, the goals of this review are to (1) understand current trends, intervention modalities, and areas of focus within IPV interventions targeting South Asian communities in the United States and (2) to identify gaps in the address of IPV among these communities. Using the Cochrane Handbook and Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines, we searched 35 databases and identified 12 research studies. Our study included a collective sample of 318 South Asian IPV survivors and 25 organizations. Findings underscore that there are minimal IPV interventions available to South Asian women living in the United States. Most interventions have not been systematically evaluated, making their efficacy questionable. Those that reported outcome evaluation, namely recurrence of IPV, demonstrated limited efficacy. IPV research on South Asian women often dismisses financial concerns in light of cultural dimensions impacting IPV. Given that financial dependence is a major driver of violence against South Asian women, scholars must question the efficacy of available interventions that cannot foster the social and economic security of IPV survivors. Without sufficient attention to the intersecting social, cultural, and economic challenges that South Asian women face in abusive relationships, the efficacy of IPV interventions will remain limited.

scholarly journals Effects of maternal anthropometrics on pregnancy outcomes in South Asian women: a systematic review

2018 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
pp. 485-500 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. Slack ◽  
J. Rankin ◽  
D. Jones ◽  
N. Heslehurst
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
South Asian ◽  
Pregnancy Outcomes ◽  
Asian Women ◽  
South Asian Women

scholarly journals South Asian Youth in Canada : Young Women Negotiating Mainstream Representations of Colour

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nimrit Saini
Keyword(s):  
South Asian ◽  
Media Representations ◽  
Asian Women ◽  
Asian Woman ◽  
Colonial History ◽  
Semiotic Analysis ◽  
Dominant Ideology ◽  
Light Skin ◽  
Asian Context ◽  
Asian Youth

South Asian women in Canada negotiate mainstream representations of skin colour, in a context where light skin is systemically privileged through marketing “whiteness” as a desirable and attainable ideal for beauty and success. A semiotic analysis of two web spaces target at young, South Asian woman in the West will be undertaken, to reveal the constructions of colour which favour dominant ideology. However, it can also be seen that such spaces serve as a means to challenge hegemonic constructions and provide a platform for South Asian visibility in the mainstream. In considering colourism within the South Asian context, it is imperative to reflect on systemic power imbalances and colonial history, which have shaped the experiences of South Asian communities. Key words: South Asia; Gender; Colourism; Youth; Semiotic analysis; Media representations.

scholarly journals South Asian Youth in Canada : Young Women Negotiating Mainstream Representations of Colour

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nimrit Saini
Keyword(s):  
South Asian ◽  
Media Representations ◽  
Asian Women ◽  
Asian Woman ◽  
Colonial History ◽  
Semiotic Analysis ◽  
Dominant Ideology ◽  
Light Skin ◽  
Asian Context ◽  
Asian Youth

South Asian women in Canada negotiate mainstream representations of skin colour, in a context where light skin is systemically privileged through marketing “whiteness” as a desirable and attainable ideal for beauty and success. A semiotic analysis of two web spaces target at young, South Asian woman in the West will be undertaken, to reveal the constructions of colour which favour dominant ideology. However, it can also be seen that such spaces serve as a means to challenge hegemonic constructions and provide a platform for South Asian visibility in the mainstream. In considering colourism within the South Asian context, it is imperative to reflect on systemic power imbalances and colonial history, which have shaped the experiences of South Asian communities. Key words: South Asia; Gender; Colourism; Youth; Semiotic analysis; Media representations.

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