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A qualitative study on the food habits and related beliefs of pregnant British Bangladeshis

  • University of East London
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Abstract

It is quite challenging to deal with the health care needs of migrant populations in general, especially pregnant women, due to their diverse sociopolitical and cultural beliefs and practices. In this article, we aim to examine and understand the food habits and beliefs of pregnant British Bangladeshis using qualitative methods. Our results indicate some positive associations between the increased intakes of particular foods to ensure healthy outcomes. We also note that migration affects pregnant Bangladeshi women's physical and mental conditions. We conclude that effective health care and awareness about traditional food beliefs and habits, and their subsequent reflection into the national and local policy agendas, may bring forth positive changes and improve the overall health of pregnant women.

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Output type

Research Output: Contribution to journal Article Peer-review

Original language

English

Pages from-to (Number of pages)

Pages 395

Journal (Volume, Issue Number)

Health Care for Women International (Volume 34, Issue 5)

Publication milestones

  • Published - 01/05/2013

Publication status

Published - 01/05/2013

ISSN

0739-9332

External Publication IDs

  • handle.net: 10547/593436
  • Scopus: 84876056210

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