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Risk factors of multimorbidity among older adults in India: A systematic review and meta-analysis (2024)
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Goel, N., Biswas, I., & Chattopadhyay, K. (2024). Risk factors of multimorbidity among older adults in India: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Health Science Reports, 7(2), Article e1915. https://doi.org/10.1002/hsr2.1915

Background: Multimorbidity among older adults is a growing concern in India. Multimorbidity is defined as the coexistence of two or more chronic health conditions in an individual. Primary studies have been conducted on risk factors of multimorbidity... Read More about Risk factors of multimorbidity among older adults in India: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Effectiveness and safety of self-management interventions for improving glycemic control and health-related quality-of-life among adults with 2 type 2 diabetes mellitus in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis (2024)
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Carter, N., Nalbant, G., Chahal, P., & Chattopadhyay, K. (in press). Effectiveness and safety of self-management interventions for improving glycemic control and health-related quality-of-life among adults with 2 type 2 diabetes mellitus in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis. JBI Evidence Synthesis,

Objective: To assess and synthesize evidence on the effectiveness and safety of self- management interventions for improving glycemic control and health-related quality-of-life (HRQoL) among adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in sub-Saha... Read More about Effectiveness and safety of self-management interventions for improving glycemic control and health-related quality-of-life among adults with 2 type 2 diabetes mellitus in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Association Between Physical Activity and Arterial Stiffness in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes in Ningbo, China: A Cross-Sectional Study (2023)
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Li, X., Chattopadhyay, K., Chen, X., Li, J., Xu, M., Chen, X., & Li, L. (2023). Association Between Physical Activity and Arterial Stiffness in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes in Ningbo, China: A Cross-Sectional Study. Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity: Targets and Therapy, 16, 4133-4141. https://doi.org/10.2147/dmso.s438344

Aim: The study aimed to investigate the association between physical activity and arterial stiffness in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in Ningbo, China. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted using the Metabolic Management Cent... Read More about Association Between Physical Activity and Arterial Stiffness in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes in Ningbo, China: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Factors associated with nonattendance at annual diabetes check-up in Ningbo, China: a case-control study (2023)
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Li, L., Chattopadhyay, K., Li, X., Yu, J., Xu, M., Chen, X., …Li, J. (2023). Factors associated with nonattendance at annual diabetes check-up in Ningbo, China: a case-control study. Frontiers in Public Health, 11, Article 1247406. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2023.1247406

Background: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a grave issue in China. The annual check-up is recommended in clinical guidelines on T2DM. It plays an important role in monitoring and managing the condition and detecting and managing any comorbidities... Read More about Factors associated with nonattendance at annual diabetes check-up in Ningbo, China: a case-control study.

Lifestyle behaviours and associated factors among people with type 2 diabetes attending a diabetes clinic in Ningbo, China: A crosssectional study (2023)
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Carter, N., Li, J., Xu, M., Li, L., Xu, S., Fan, X., …Chattopadhyay, K. (2023). Lifestyle behaviours and associated factors among people with type 2 diabetes attending a diabetes clinic in Ningbo, China: A crosssectional study. PLoS ONE, 18(11), Article e0294245. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0294245

The burden of type 2 diabetes (T2DM) in China is significant and growing, and this is reflected in high rates of T2DM in the city of Ningbo, China. Consequent impacts on morbidity, mortality, healthcare expenditure, and health-related quality of life... Read More about Lifestyle behaviours and associated factors among people with type 2 diabetes attending a diabetes clinic in Ningbo, China: A crosssectional study.

Migrants’ living conditions, perceived health needs and implications for the use of antibiotics and antimicrobial resistance in the United Kingdom: a qualitative study (2023)
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Nanakali, S. S., Hassan, O., Silva, L., Al-Oraibi, A., Chaloner, J., Gogoi, M., …Nellums, L. B. (2023). Migrants’ living conditions, perceived health needs and implications for the use of antibiotics and antimicrobial resistance in the United Kingdom: a qualitative study. Health Science Reports, 6(10), Article e1655. https://doi.org/10.1002/hsr2.1655

Background and Aims: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is among the top public health concerns around the globe. Migrants, especially forced migrants, could be at higher risk of acquiring and transmitting AMR during their journeys or in host countries.... Read More about Migrants’ living conditions, perceived health needs and implications for the use of antibiotics and antimicrobial resistance in the United Kingdom: a qualitative study.

Perceptions and Experiences of Undergraduate Students Regarding Social Media as a Tool for Government COVID-19-Related Messages: A Qualitative Study in Nottingham, UK (2023)
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Sandhu, S., Wilson, E., & Chattopadhyay, K. (2023). Perceptions and Experiences of Undergraduate Students Regarding Social Media as a Tool for Government COVID-19-Related Messages: A Qualitative Study in Nottingham, UK. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 20(20), Article 6903. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20206903

The rise of social media has given way to its use as a form of public health communication. Previous research has shown social media-based interventions to be effective, particularly for university students. Social media was used as a tool for public... Read More about Perceptions and Experiences of Undergraduate Students Regarding Social Media as a Tool for Government COVID-19-Related Messages: A Qualitative Study in Nottingham, UK.

Ayurveda for managing non-communicable diseases in Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development: a qualitative systematic review protocol on experiences, perceptions, and perspectives of Ayurvedic practitioners and patients (2023)
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Egwumba, P., Nellums, L., Bains, M., & Chattopadhyay, K. (2023). Ayurveda for managing non-communicable diseases in Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development: a qualitative systematic review protocol on experiences, perceptions, and perspectives of Ayurvedic practitioners and patients. Health Science Reports, 6(9), Article e1530. https://doi.org/10.1002/hsr2.1530

Background and Aims: Ayurveda is a traditional medicine that originated in the Indian subcontinent, and its use remains widespread in the Indian subcontinent, especially for managing non-communicable diseases (NCDs). It is also becoming increasingly... Read More about Ayurveda for managing non-communicable diseases in Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development: a qualitative systematic review protocol on experiences, perceptions, and perspectives of Ayurvedic practitioners and patients.

Yoga Programme for Type 2 Diabetes Prevention (YOGA-DP): a qualitative study exploring trial team’s facilitators and challenges in conducting a feasibility trial in India (2023)
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Mishra, P., Greenfield, S. M., Harris, T., Hamer, M., Anne Lewis, S., Singh, K., …Chattopadhyay, K. (2023). Yoga Programme for Type 2 Diabetes Prevention (YOGA-DP): a qualitative study exploring trial team’s facilitators and challenges in conducting a feasibility trial in India. Diabetes Therapy, https://doi.org/10.1007/s13300-023-01450-0

Background In India, around 77 million people are at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Yoga interventions can be effective in preventing T2DM. We conducted a feasibility randomized controlled trial (RCT) in India, and the inte... Read More about Yoga Programme for Type 2 Diabetes Prevention (YOGA-DP): a qualitative study exploring trial team’s facilitators and challenges in conducting a feasibility trial in India.

Barriers and facilitators to Yoga for obesity, diabetes, and hypertension: a qualitative systematic review protocol (2023)
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Chattopadhyay, K., Biswas, I., & Wang, H. (2023). Barriers and facilitators to Yoga for obesity, diabetes, and hypertension: a qualitative systematic review protocol. International Journal of Yoga - Philosophy, Psychology and Parapsychology, 16(2), 148-152. https://doi.org/10.4103/ijoy.ijoy_138_23

The global burden of obesity, diabetes, and hypertension is high and increasing. Several systematic reviews suggest Yoga, an ancient mind-body discipline from the Indian subcontinent, is safe and can be beneficial for preventing and managing obesity,... Read More about Barriers and facilitators to Yoga for obesity, diabetes, and hypertension: a qualitative systematic review protocol.

Correction to: Yoga Programme for Type 2 Diabetes Prevention (YOGA-DP) Among High-Risk People in India: A Multicenter Feasibility Randomized Controlled Trial (2023)
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Chattopadhyay, K., Mishra, P., Singh, K., Singh, K., Harris, T., Hamer, M., …YOGA-DP Study Team. (2023). Correction to: Yoga Programme for Type 2 Diabetes Prevention (YOGA-DP) Among High-Risk People in India: A Multicenter Feasibility Randomized Controlled Trial. Diabetes Therapy, 14, 1155–1156. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13300-023-01420-6

The "YOGA-DP Study Team" has been added to the author group in the article PDF. The original article has been corrected.

Delivering yoga to people with hypertension in the UK: A qualitative study to explore yoga providers' knowledge, experiences, and attitudes (2023)
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Nalbant, G., Hassanein, Z. M., Lewis, S., & Chattopadhyay, K. (2023). Delivering yoga to people with hypertension in the UK: A qualitative study to explore yoga providers' knowledge, experiences, and attitudes. Health Science Reports, 6(5), Article 1260. https://doi.org/10.1002/hsr2.1260

Background and Aims: Yoga has become increasingly popular in the world and the UK for improving health and well‐being. A growing body of research suggests that yoga could be used to improve the management of hypertension in addition to current manage... Read More about Delivering yoga to people with hypertension in the UK: A qualitative study to explore yoga providers' knowledge, experiences, and attitudes.

Health Consequences of Falls among Older Adults in India: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (2023)
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Biswas, I., Adebusoye, B., & Chattopadhyay, K. (2023). Health Consequences of Falls among Older Adults in India: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Geriatrics, 8(2), Article 43. https://doi.org/10.3390/geriatrics8020043

Research has been conducted on the prevalence of health consequences of falls among older adults (aged ≥60 years) in India, and our systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to synthesize the existing evidence on this topic. The JBI guideline was fol... Read More about Health Consequences of Falls among Older Adults in India: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Yoga Programme for Type 2 Diabetes Prevention (YOGA-DP) Among High-Risk People in India: A Multicenter Feasibility Randomized Controlled Trial (2023)
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Chattopadhyay, K., Mishra, P., Singh, K., Singh, K., Harris, T., Hamer, M., …YOGA-DP Study Team. (2023). Yoga Programme for Type 2 Diabetes Prevention (YOGA-DP) Among High-Risk People in India: A Multicenter Feasibility Randomized Controlled Trial. Diabetes Therapy, 14, 1137-1154. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13300-023-01395-4

Introduction: Many Indians are at high risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). The blood glucose level can be improved through a healthy lifestyle (such as physical activity and a healthy diet). Yoga can help in T2DM prevention, being a culturally a... Read More about Yoga Programme for Type 2 Diabetes Prevention (YOGA-DP) Among High-Risk People in India: A Multicenter Feasibility Randomized Controlled Trial.

Development process of a clinical guideline to manage type 2 diabetes in adults by Ayurvedic practitioners (2023)
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Chattopadhyay, K., Kapoor, N., Heinrich, M., Mitra, A., Mittal, M., Lewis, S. A., …Leonardi-Bee, J. (2023). Development process of a clinical guideline to manage type 2 diabetes in adults by Ayurvedic practitioners. Frontiers in Medicine, 10, Article 1043715. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmed.2023.1043715

Background: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), a common chronic health condition, has major health and socioeconomic consequences. In the Indian subcontinent, it is a health condition for which individuals commonly consult Ayurvedic (traditional medica... Read More about Development process of a clinical guideline to manage type 2 diabetes in adults by Ayurvedic practitioners.

Content and quality of clinical practice guidelines for the management of type 2 diabetes in India: A systematic review (2023)
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Olujide, O. P., Olujide, M. E., Leonardi-Bee, J., & Chattopadhyay, K. (2023). Content and quality of clinical practice guidelines for the management of type 2 diabetes in India: A systematic review. Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, 6(2), Article e405. https://doi.org/10.1002/edm2.405

Introduction: Over the last few decades, India has witnessed an increase in the number of people with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Consequently, several clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) have been developed to assist western and traditional Ind... Read More about Content and quality of clinical practice guidelines for the management of type 2 diabetes in India: A systematic review.

Barriers and facilitators of physical activity among school attending adolescents in Lagos State, Nigeria: A qualitative study exploring views and experiences of decision-makers in secondary schools (2022)
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Adebusoye, B., Leonardi-Bee, J., Phalkey, R., & Chattopadhyay, K. (2023). Barriers and facilitators of physical activity among school attending adolescents in Lagos State, Nigeria: A qualitative study exploring views and experiences of decision-makers in secondary schools. Health Science Reports, 6(1), Article e997. https://doi.org/10.1002/hsr2.997

Background and Aims: Schools represent a unique setting for promoting lifelong physical activity during critical development stages of life. Opportunities for in-school physical activity largely depend upon school-level policies, practices, and admin... Read More about Barriers and facilitators of physical activity among school attending adolescents in Lagos State, Nigeria: A qualitative study exploring views and experiences of decision-makers in secondary schools.

A clinical guideline-based management of type 2 diabetes by ayurvedic practitioners in Nepal: A feasibility cluster randomized controlled trial protocol (2022)
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Chattopadhyay, K., Dhimal, M., Karki, S., Regmi, P., Bista, B., Biswas, T. K., …Gyanwali, P. (2022). A clinical guideline-based management of type 2 diabetes by ayurvedic practitioners in Nepal: A feasibility cluster randomized controlled trial protocol. Medicine, 101(47), Article e31452. https://doi.org/10.1097/MD.0000000000031452

Introduction: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a common chronic condition with significant health and socioeconomic consequences. In Nepal, T2DM is a common disease for which people consult ayurvedic (traditional medical system) practitioners and... Read More about A clinical guideline-based management of type 2 diabetes by ayurvedic practitioners in Nepal: A feasibility cluster randomized controlled trial protocol.

Dissatisfaction of people with type 2 diabetes with the care received at a diabetes clinic in Ningbo, China: A cross‐sectional study (2022)
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Yu, J., Li, J., Xu, M., Li, L., & Chattopadhyay, K. (2022). Dissatisfaction of people with type 2 diabetes with the care received at a diabetes clinic in Ningbo, China: A cross‐sectional study. Health Science Reports, 5(6), Article e927. https://doi.org/10.1002/hsr2.927

Aim: The study aimed to assess the dissatisfaction of people with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) with the care that they received at a diabetes outpatient clinic in Ningbo, China and to determine the associated factors. Methods: A cross-sectional... Read More about Dissatisfaction of people with type 2 diabetes with the care received at a diabetes clinic in Ningbo, China: A cross‐sectional study.

Effects of mobile technology-based interventions for promoting mental health and psychosocial well-being among young people in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review protocol (2022)
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Rai, D., Bhattacharjee, S., Dhakal, R., Chattopadhyay, K., & Neupane, D. (2023). Effects of mobile technology-based interventions for promoting mental health and psychosocial well-being among young people in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review protocol. JBI Evidence Synthesis, 21(4), 744-752. https://doi.org/10.11124/JBIES-22-00034

Objective: This review will aim to examine the effectiveness of mobile-based technologies implemented in low-and middle-income countries (LMICs) among young people (10-24 years) to promote their mental health and psychosocial wellbeing. Such promotio... Read More about Effects of mobile technology-based interventions for promoting mental health and psychosocial well-being among young people in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review protocol.

Perspectives of attenders and non-attenders to SARS-CoV-2 asymptomatic community testing in England: a qualitative interview study (2022)
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Jayes, L., Bogdanovica, I., Johnston, E., Chattopadhyay, K., Morling, J. R., Devine, S., …Langley, T. (2022). Perspectives of attenders and non-attenders to SARS-CoV-2 asymptomatic community testing in England: a qualitative interview study. BMJ Open, 12(9), Article e064542. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2022-064542

OBJECTIVES: In December 2020, Derbyshire County Council in England introduced 'walk-in' asymptomatic community COVID-19 testing sites. Our study aimed to explore people's views of the newly established COVID-19 community testing (CT) sites among thos... Read More about Perspectives of attenders and non-attenders to SARS-CoV-2 asymptomatic community testing in England: a qualitative interview study.

Health-related quality of life of people with type 2 diabetes and its associated factors at a tertiary care clinic in Ningbo, China: A cross-sectional study (2022)
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Carter, N., Li, J., Xu, M., Li, L., Fan, X., Zhu, S., …Chattopadhyay, K. (2022). Health-related quality of life of people with type 2 diabetes and its associated factors at a tertiary care clinic in Ningbo, China: A cross-sectional study. Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, 5(5), Article e353. https://doi.org/10.1002/edm2.353

Introduction: The burden of type 2 diabetes (T2DM) in China is increasing, with potential impacts on the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of those who develop the disease. Context-specific assessment of HRQoL and its associated factors informs... Read More about Health-related quality of life of people with type 2 diabetes and its associated factors at a tertiary care clinic in Ningbo, China: A cross-sectional study.

Association of built environment constructs and physical activity among children and adolescents in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis (2022)
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Adebusoye, B., Chattopadhyay, K., Ekezie, W., Phalkey, R., & Leonardi-Bee, J. (2022). Association of built environment constructs and physical activity among children and adolescents in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis. JBI Evidence Synthesis, 20(10), 2410-2444. https://doi.org/10.11124/JBIES-21-00295

Objective: The objective of this review was to synthesize the association between built environment constructs and physical activity among children and adolescents in Africa. Introduction: Previous reviews have found that several built environ... Read More about Association of built environment constructs and physical activity among children and adolescents in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Risk factors for falls among older adults in India: A systematic review and meta-analysis (2022)
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Biswas, I., Adebusoye, B., & Chattopadhyay, K. (2022). Risk factors for falls among older adults in India: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Health Science Reports, 5(4), Article e637. https://doi.org/10.1002/hsr2.637

Background and Aim: Falls are common among older adults in India. Several primary studies on its risk factors have been conducted in India. However, no systematic review has been conducted on this topic. Thus, the objective of this systematic review... Read More about Risk factors for falls among older adults in India: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Effectiveness and Safety of Ayurvedic Medicines in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Management: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (2022)
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Chattopadhyay, K., Wang, H., Kaur, J., Nalbant, G., Almaqhawi, A. K., Kundakci, B., …Leonardi-Bee, J. (2022). Effectiveness and Safety of Ayurvedic Medicines in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Management: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Frontiers in Pharmacology, 13, Article 821810. https://doi.org/10.3389/fphar.2022.821810

Introduction: Many Ayurvedic medicines have the potential for managing type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), with previous systematic reviews demonstrating effectiveness and safety for specific Ayurvedic medicines. However, many of the reviews need updati... Read More about Effectiveness and Safety of Ayurvedic Medicines in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Management: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Association Between Sleep Duration and Albuminuria in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: A Cross-Sectional Study in Ningbo, China (2022)
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Li, X., Chattopadhyay, K., Qian, X., Yu, J., Xu, M., Li, L., …Li, J. (2022). Association Between Sleep Duration and Albuminuria in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: A Cross-Sectional Study in Ningbo, China. Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity: Targets and Therapy, Volume 15, 1667-1675. https://doi.org/10.2147/dmso.s366064

Purpose: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) can lead to microvascular complications including diabetic kidney disease. Albuminuria is an important marker to diagnose kidney injury in T2DM patients and healthy sleep duration is important for maintaining... Read More about Association Between Sleep Duration and Albuminuria in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: A Cross-Sectional Study in Ningbo, China.

Content, Structure and Delivery Characteristics of Yoga Interventions for Managing Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Systematic Review Protocol (2022)
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Biswas, I., Lewis, S., & Chattopadhyay, K. (2022). Content, Structure and Delivery Characteristics of Yoga Interventions for Managing Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Systematic Review Protocol. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(10), Article 6102. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19106102

The global burden of rheumatoid arthritis among adults is rising. Yoga might be a potential solution for managing rheumatoid arthritis. This systematic review aims to synthesise the content, structure and delivery characteristics of effective yoga in... Read More about Content, Structure and Delivery Characteristics of Yoga Interventions for Managing Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Systematic Review Protocol.

Content, Structure and Delivery Characteristics of Yoga Interventions for the Management of Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review Protocol (2022)
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Biswas, I., Lewis, S., & Chattopadhyay, K. (2022). Content, Structure and Delivery Characteristics of Yoga Interventions for the Management of Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review Protocol. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(10), Article 5806. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19105806

The global burden of osteoarthritis among adults is rising. Yoga might be a potential solution for the management of osteoarthritis. This systematic review aims to synthesise the content, structure and delivery characteristics of effective yoga inter... Read More about Content, Structure and Delivery Characteristics of Yoga Interventions for the Management of Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review Protocol.

Association Between Nocturnal Sleep Duration and Obesity Indicators Among People with Type 2 Diabetes: A Cross-Sectional Study in Ningbo, China (2022)
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Xu, M., Chattopadhyay, K., Qian, X., Li, J., Li, X., Sun, J., & Li, L. (2022). Association Between Nocturnal Sleep Duration and Obesity Indicators Among People with Type 2 Diabetes: A Cross-Sectional Study in Ningbo, China. Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity: Targets and Therapy, 15, 1357-1364. https://doi.org/10.2147/DMSO.S350347

Aim: The study aimed to investigate the association between the nocturnal sleep duration and five obesity indicators, namely, visceral fat area (VFA), subcutaneous fat area (SFA), bodyweight, body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference (WC), among... Read More about Association Between Nocturnal Sleep Duration and Obesity Indicators Among People with Type 2 Diabetes: A Cross-Sectional Study in Ningbo, China.

Feasibility Trial of Yoga Programme for Type 2 Diabetes Prevention (YOGA-DP) among High-Risk People in India: A Qualitative Study to Explore Participants’ Trial- and Intervention-Related Barriers and Facilitators (2022)
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Mishra, P., Harris, T., Greenfield, S. M., Hamer, M., Lewis, S. A., Singh, K., …Chattopadhyay, K. (2022). Feasibility Trial of Yoga Programme for Type 2 Diabetes Prevention (YOGA-DP) among High-Risk People in India: A Qualitative Study to Explore Participants’ Trial- and Intervention-Related Barriers and Facilitators. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(9), Article 5514. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19095514

Yoga-based interventions can be effective in preventing type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). We developed a Yoga programme for T2DM prevention (YOGA-DP) and conducted a feasibility randomised controlled trial (RCT) among high-risk people in India. This q... Read More about Feasibility Trial of Yoga Programme for Type 2 Diabetes Prevention (YOGA-DP) among High-Risk People in India: A Qualitative Study to Explore Participants’ Trial- and Intervention-Related Barriers and Facilitators.

Content, Structure, and Delivery Characteristics of Yoga Interventions for Managing Hypertension: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials (2022)
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Nalbant, G., Hassanein, Z., Lewis, S., & Chattopadhyay, K. (2022). Content, Structure, and Delivery Characteristics of Yoga Interventions for Managing Hypertension: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Frontiers in Public Health, 10, Article 846231. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2022.846231

Objectives: This systematic review aimed to synthesize the content, structure, and delivery characteristics of effective yoga interventions used for managing hypertension and to compare these characteristics with ineffective interventions. Design and... Read More about Content, Structure, and Delivery Characteristics of Yoga Interventions for Managing Hypertension: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.

The prevalence of non-communicable diseases among Syrian refugees in Syria's neighbouring host countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis (2022)
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Al-Oraibi, A., Hassan, O., Chattopadhyay, K., & Nellums, L. B. (2022). The prevalence of non-communicable diseases among Syrian refugees in Syria's neighbouring host countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Public Health, 205, 139-149. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.puhe.2022.01.034

Objectives: Alarming rates of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) have been observed in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) where most refugees reside. There is concern Syrian refugees may experience significant NCD-related health needs, which have... Read More about The prevalence of non-communicable diseases among Syrian refugees in Syria's neighbouring host countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Characteristics of Yoga Providers and Their Sessions and Attendees in the UK: A Cross-Sectional Survey (2022)
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Nalbant, G., Lewis, S., & Chattopadhyay, K. (2022). Characteristics of Yoga Providers and Their Sessions and Attendees in the UK: A Cross-Sectional Survey. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(4), Article 2212. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19042212

Yoga is an ancient Indian philosophy and way of life that is being used as a method of improving health and wellbeing. Evidence shows that yoga has several health benefits, such as managing many noncommunicable diseases, such as hypertension, and imp... Read More about Characteristics of Yoga Providers and Their Sessions and Attendees in the UK: A Cross-Sectional Survey.

School-Based Physical Activity Intervention: A Qualitative Process Evaluation of a Feasibility Trial in Yangzhou, China (2022)
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Wang, H., Zhou, Y., Blake, H., & Chattopadhyay, K. (2022). School-Based Physical Activity Intervention: A Qualitative Process Evaluation of a Feasibility Trial in Yangzhou, China. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(2), Article 1021. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19021021

Background: There is an urgent need for children in China to increase their physical activity levels. We first developed a 16-week school-based behavior change intervention based on the Behavior Change Wheel and Theoretical Domains Framework. We then... Read More about School-Based Physical Activity Intervention: A Qualitative Process Evaluation of a Feasibility Trial in Yangzhou, China.

Ayurveda, longevity and aging (2021)
Book Chapter
Chattopadhyay, K. (2021). Ayurveda, longevity and aging. In D. Gu, & M. E. Dupre (Eds.), Encyclopedia of gerontology and population aging. Cham: Springer Nature

Association Between Dietary Salt and Plasma Glucose, Insulin and Hemoglobin A1c Levels Among Type 2 Diabetes Patients in Eastern China (2021)
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Lin, Y., Chattopadhyay, K., Yang, X., Li, J. L., Chen, Y. S., Zhou, Y., & Li, L. (2021). Association Between Dietary Salt and Plasma Glucose, Insulin and Hemoglobin A1c Levels Among Type 2 Diabetes Patients in Eastern China. Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity: Targets and Therapy, 14, 4811-4818. https://doi.org/10.2147/DMSO.S338915

Purpose: Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is one of the major public health concerns in China. Studies on the association between dietary salt intake and the glycemic response of T2D are lacking in China. The aim was to investigate the association between the l... Read More about Association Between Dietary Salt and Plasma Glucose, Insulin and Hemoglobin A1c Levels Among Type 2 Diabetes Patients in Eastern China.

Comparison of Content and Quality of Caribbean, International, and High-Income Country-Specific Clinical Guidelines for Managing Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (2021)
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Nixon, A. L., Chattopadhyay, K., & Leonardi-Bee, J. (2021). Comparison of Content and Quality of Caribbean, International, and High-Income Country-Specific Clinical Guidelines for Managing Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18(24), Article 12868. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph182412868

Purpose: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is poorly managed in the Caribbean; therefore, con-ducting an assessment of the content and quality of clinical guidelines will allow guideline de-velopers to detect and address the lacking information. Hence,... Read More about Comparison of Content and Quality of Caribbean, International, and High-Income Country-Specific Clinical Guidelines for Managing Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.

School-based behaviour change intervention to increase physical activity levels among children: A feasibility cluster non-randomised controlled trial in Yangzhou, China (2021)
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Wang, H., Blake, H., & Chattopadhyay, K. (2021). School-based behaviour change intervention to increase physical activity levels among children: A feasibility cluster non-randomised controlled trial in Yangzhou, China. BMJ Open, 11(10), Article e052659. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2021-052659

Children in China have low levels of physical activity. We developed a school-based behaviour change intervention to increase their physical activity levels. The study aimed to determine the feasibility of undertaking a cluster randomised controlled... Read More about School-based behaviour change intervention to increase physical activity levels among children: A feasibility cluster non-randomised controlled trial in Yangzhou, China.

36-month evaluation of a weight management programme in Chinese overweight and obese adults (2021)
Journal Article
Yang, X., Chattopadhyay, K., Hubbard, R., Li, J., Li, L., & Lin, Y. (2021). 36-month evaluation of a weight management programme in Chinese overweight and obese adults. Frontiers in Public Health, 9, Article 749302

Background: Few comprehensive lifestyle intervention programmes have been investigated on overweight and obese adults in China. This study was to evaluate the effect of a 36-month weight management programme on weight loss and its maintenance among o... Read More about 36-month evaluation of a weight management programme in Chinese overweight and obese adults.

Proportion of School Attending Adolescents Meeting the Recommended Moderate-to-Vigorous Physical Activity Level and Its Predictors in Lagos, Nigeria (2021)
Journal Article
Adebusoye, B., Leonardi-Bee, J., Phalkey, R., & Chattopadhyay, K. (2021). Proportion of School Attending Adolescents Meeting the Recommended Moderate-to-Vigorous Physical Activity Level and Its Predictors in Lagos, Nigeria. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18(20), Article 10744. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph182010744

We aimed to assess the proportion of school attending adolescents who reached the recommended moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) level in Lagos State, Nigeria as well as the predictors associated with it. A cross-sectional study was conduc... Read More about Proportion of School Attending Adolescents Meeting the Recommended Moderate-to-Vigorous Physical Activity Level and Its Predictors in Lagos, Nigeria.

Yoga Program for Type 2 Diabetes Prevention (YOGA-DP) Among High-Risk People: Qualitative Study to Explore Reasons for Non-participation in a Feasibility Randomized Controlled Trial in India (2021)
Journal Article
Mishra, P., Greenfield, S., Harris, T., Hamer, M., Lewis, S. A., Singh, K., …Chattopadhyay, K. (2021). Yoga Program for Type 2 Diabetes Prevention (YOGA-DP) Among High-Risk People: Qualitative Study to Explore Reasons for Non-participation in a Feasibility Randomized Controlled Trial in India. Frontiers in Public Health, 9, Article 682203. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2021.682203

Background: Yoga-based interventions can be effective in preventing type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). We developed a Yoga program for T2DM prevention (YOGA-DP) among high-risk people and conducted a feasibility randomized controlled trial (RCT) in Ind... Read More about Yoga Program for Type 2 Diabetes Prevention (YOGA-DP) Among High-Risk People: Qualitative Study to Explore Reasons for Non-participation in a Feasibility Randomized Controlled Trial in India.

Development of a school-based intervention to increase physical activity levels among Chinese children: a systematic iterative process based on Behaviour Change Wheel and Theoretical Domains Framework (2021)
Journal Article
Chattopadhyay, K., Blake, H., & Wang, H. (2021). Development of a school-based intervention to increase physical activity levels among Chinese children: a systematic iterative process based on Behaviour Change Wheel and Theoretical Domains Framework. Frontiers in Public Health, 9, Article 610245. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2021.610245

Regular physical activity has a range of benefits for children’s health, academic achievement, and behavioral development, yet they face barriers to participation. The aim of the study was to systematically develop an intervention for improving Chine... Read More about Development of a school-based intervention to increase physical activity levels among Chinese children: a systematic iterative process based on Behaviour Change Wheel and Theoretical Domains Framework.

Interplay of Support, Comparison, and Surveillance in Social Media Weight Management Interventions: Qualitative Study (2021)
Journal Article
Chang, L., Chattopadhyay, K., Li, J., Xu, M., & Li, L. (2021). Interplay of Support, Comparison, and Surveillance in Social Media Weight Management Interventions: Qualitative Study. JMIR mHealth and uHealth, 9(3), Article e19239. https://doi.org/10.2196/19239

Background: The trend of using social media as a platform to deliver weight management interventions is substantial. This illustrates a need to develop a holistic understanding of doctor-patient communication and patient-patient communication in soc... Read More about Interplay of Support, Comparison, and Surveillance in Social Media Weight Management Interventions: Qualitative Study.

Prevalence of comorbidities and their associated factors in patients with type 2 diabetes at a tertiary care department in Ningbo, China: a cross-sectional study (2021)
Journal Article
Li, X., Chattopadhyay, K., Xu, S., Chen, Y., Xu, M., Li, L., & Li, J. (2021). Prevalence of comorbidities and their associated factors in patients with type 2 diabetes at a tertiary care department in Ningbo, China: a cross-sectional study. BMJ Open, 11(1), Article e040532. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2020-040532

Objectives: To determine the prevalence of comorbidities in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2DM) and identify the factors independently associated with comorbidities in a tertiary care department in Ningbo, China. Design: A computerised medical re... Read More about Prevalence of comorbidities and their associated factors in patients with type 2 diabetes at a tertiary care department in Ningbo, China: a cross-sectional study.

Barriers and facilitators to type 2 diabetes management in the Caribbean region: a qualitative systematic review (2020)
Journal Article
Nixon, A. L., Leonardi-Bee, J., Wang, H., & Chattopadhyay, K. (2021). Barriers and facilitators to type 2 diabetes management in the Caribbean region: a qualitative systematic review. JBI Evidence Synthesis, 19(5), 911-965. https://doi.org/10.11124/jbisrir-d-19-00424

Objective:The objective of this systematic review was to summarize the barriers and facilitators to type 2 diabetes mellitus management in the Caribbean region.Introduction:The prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus in the Caribbean is of significant... Read More about Barriers and facilitators to type 2 diabetes management in the Caribbean region: a qualitative systematic review.

What are the development priorities for management of type 2 diabetes by general practitioners in Ningbo, China: a qualitative study of patients’ and practitioners’ perspectives (2020)
Journal Article
Woolley, A., Li, L., Solomon, J., Li, J., Huang, K., Chahal, P., …Chattopadhyay, K. (2020). What are the development priorities for management of type 2 diabetes by general practitioners in Ningbo, China: a qualitative study of patients’ and practitioners’ perspectives. BMJ Open, 10(9), Article e037215. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2020-037215

Objectives: To explore patient and general practitioner (GP)’s perspectives on primary care management of patients with type 2 diabetes (T2DM) in Ningbo, China. We aim to understand the current benefits and challenges, and to identify development pri... Read More about What are the development priorities for management of type 2 diabetes by general practitioners in Ningbo, China: a qualitative study of patients’ and practitioners’ perspectives.

Yoga programme for type-2 diabetes prevention (YOGA-DP) among high risk people in India: a multicentre feasibility randomised controlled trial protocol (2020)
Journal Article
Chattopadhyay, K., Mishra, P., Singh, K., Harris, T., Hamer, M., Greenfield, S. M., …Prabhakaran, D. (2020). Yoga programme for type-2 diabetes prevention (YOGA-DP) among high risk people in India: a multicentre feasibility randomised controlled trial protocol. BMJ Open, 10(9), Article e036277. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2019-036277

Introduction A huge population in India is at high risk of type-2 diabetes (T2DM). Physical activity and a healthy diet (healthy lifestyle) improve blood glucose levels in people at high risk of T2DM. However, an unhealthy lifestyle is common among... Read More about Yoga programme for type-2 diabetes prevention (YOGA-DP) among high risk people in India: a multicentre feasibility randomised controlled trial protocol.

Barriers and facilitators to physical activity among ethnic Chinese children in school, home and community settings: a qualitative systematic review (2020)
Journal Article
Wang, H., Swain, S., Luo, J., Blake, H., & Chattopadhyay, K. (2020). Barriers and facilitators to physical activity among ethnic Chinese children in school, home and community settings: a qualitative systematic review. JBI Evidence Synthesis, 18(12), 2445-2511. https://doi.org/10.11124/JBISRIR-D-19-00154

Objective: The review aimed to synthesize the barriers and facilitators from the available studies that dealt with physical activity among ethnic Chinese children and uncover any differences or similarities in these barriers and facilitators. In... Read More about Barriers and facilitators to physical activity among ethnic Chinese children in school, home and community settings: a qualitative systematic review.

Effectiveness and safety of Ayurvedic medicines in type-2 diabetes management: a systematic review protocol (2020)
Journal Article
Chattopadhyay, K., Panniyammakal, J., Biswas, T. K., Heinrich, M., Lewis, S. A., Greenfield, S. M., …Leonardi-Bee, J. (2020). Effectiveness and safety of Ayurvedic medicines in type-2 diabetes management: a systematic review protocol. JBI Evidence Synthesis, 18(11), 2380-2389. https://doi.org/10.11124/JBISRIR-D-19-00350

Objective: To evaluate and synthesize evidence on the effectiveness and safety of Ayurvedic medicines for managing type-2 diabetes (T2DM). Introduction: Several randomized controlled trials (RCTs) have been conducted to assess the effectiveness an... Read More about Effectiveness and safety of Ayurvedic medicines in type-2 diabetes management: a systematic review protocol.

Prevalence and associated factors of vascular complications among inpatients with type 2 diabetes: A retrospective database study at a tertiary care department, Ningbo, China (2020)
Journal Article
Li, J., Chattopadhyay, K., Xu, M., Chen, Y., Hu, F., Chu, J., & Li, L. (2020). Prevalence and associated factors of vascular complications among inpatients with type 2 diabetes: A retrospective database study at a tertiary care department, Ningbo, China. PLoS ONE, 15(6), https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0235161

To determine the prevalence of vascular complications among inpatients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and factors independently associated with vascular complications in a tertiary care department in Ningbo, China, the authors conducted a cross... Read More about Prevalence and associated factors of vascular complications among inpatients with type 2 diabetes: A retrospective database study at a tertiary care department, Ningbo, China.

Content, structure, and delivery characteristics of yoga interventions for managing hypertension: A systematic review protocol (2020)
Journal Article
Nalbant, G., Lewis, S., & Chattopadhyay, K. (2020). Content, structure, and delivery characteristics of yoga interventions for managing hypertension: A systematic review protocol. International Journal of Yoga, 13(2), 111-114. https://doi.org/10.4103/ijoy.ijoy_88_19

Aims: This systematic review aims to summarize the content, structure and delivery characteristics of yoga interventions used for managing hypertension. Introduction: Globally, hypertension-related morbidity and mortality are high. Yoga might be... Read More about Content, structure, and delivery characteristics of yoga interventions for managing hypertension: A systematic review protocol.

Yoga-Based Cardiac Rehabilitation After Acute Myocardial Infarction: A Randomized Trial (2020)
Journal Article
Prabhakaran, D., Chandrasekaran, A. M., Singh, K., Bishav Mohan, B., Chattopadhyay, K., Chadha, D. S., …Yoga-CaRe trial Investigators. (2020). Yoga-Based Cardiac Rehabilitation After Acute Myocardial Infarction: A Randomized Trial. Journal of the American College of Cardiology, 75(13), 1551-1561. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jacc.2020.01.050

Background: Given the shortage of cardiac rehabilitation (CR) programs in India and poor uptake worldwide, there is an urgent need to find alternative models of CR that are inexpensive and may offer choice to sub-groups with poor uptake e.g. women an... Read More about Yoga-Based Cardiac Rehabilitation After Acute Myocardial Infarction: A Randomized Trial.

Weight management programme for overweight and obese adults in Ningbo, China: a feasibility pre- and post-intervention study (2019)
Journal Article
Xu, M., Chattopadhyay, K., Li, J., Rai, N., Chen, Y., Hu, F., …Li, L. (2019). Weight management programme for overweight and obese adults in Ningbo, China: a feasibility pre- and post-intervention study. Frontiers in Public Health, 7, Article 388. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2019.00388

Objective: To investigate the feasibility of conducting a randomized controlled trial (RCT) of a weight management programme in Ningbo, China. Methods: A pre- and post-intervention study was conducted in Ningbo. The study duration was from 01 July... Read More about Weight management programme for overweight and obese adults in Ningbo, China: a feasibility pre- and post-intervention study.

Association of the built environment with physical activity in children and adolescents in Africa: a systematic review protocol (2019)
Journal Article
Adebusoye, B., Phalkey, R., Leonardi-Bee, J., & Chattopadhyay, K. (2020). Association of the built environment with physical activity in children and adolescents in Africa: a systematic review protocol. JBI Evidence Synthesis, 18(3), 553-563. https://doi.org/10.11124/JBISRIR-D-19-00162

Objective: The objective of this systematic review is to summarize the association of the built environment with physical activity in children and adolescents in Africa. Introduction: Physical activity offers immense benefits to children and adolesc... Read More about Association of the built environment with physical activity in children and adolescents in Africa: a systematic review protocol.

Yoga and Cardiovascular Health Trial (YACHT): a UK-based randomised mechanistic study of a yoga intervention plus usual care vs usual care alone following an acute coronary event (2019)
Journal Article
Tillin, T., Tuson, C., Sowa, B., Chattopadhyay, K., Sattar, N., Welsh, P., …Chaturvedi, N. (2019). Yoga and Cardiovascular Health Trial (YACHT): a UK-based randomised mechanistic study of a yoga intervention plus usual care vs usual care alone following an acute coronary event. BMJ Open, 9(11), Article e030119

Objective: To determine effects of yoga practice on subclinical cardiovascular measures, risk factors and neuro-endocrine pathways in patients undergoing cardiac rehabilitation following acute coronary events. Design: 3-month, two arm (yoga+usual... Read More about Yoga and Cardiovascular Health Trial (YACHT): a UK-based randomised mechanistic study of a yoga intervention plus usual care vs usual care alone following an acute coronary event.

Globalisation of Ayurveda: Importance of Scientific Evidence Base (2019)
Book Chapter
Chattopadhyay, K. (2019). Globalisation of Ayurveda: Importance of Scientific Evidence Base. In S. Sen, & R. Chakraborty (Eds.), Herbal Medicine in India: Indigenous Knowledge, Practice, Innovation and its Value (3-7). Springer Nature. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-7248-3_1

Ayurveda, one of the world’s oldest medical systems, is popular or is gaining popularity not only in South Asia but globally, especially for preventing and managing chronic diseases. However, strong concerns remain about the sub-optimal management an... Read More about Globalisation of Ayurveda: Importance of Scientific Evidence Base.

Prevalence and predictors of polypharmacy prescription among type 2 diabetes patients at a tertiary care department in Ningbo, China: A retrospective database study (2019)
Journal Article
Li, J., Chattopadhyay, K., Xu, M., Chen, Y., Hu, F., Wang, X., & Li, L. (2019). Prevalence and predictors of polypharmacy prescription among type 2 diabetes patients at a tertiary care department in Ningbo, China: A retrospective database study. PLoS ONE, 14(7), Article e0220047. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0220047

Objectives To determine the prevalence of polypharmacy prescription among type 2 diabetes (T2DM) patients at a tertiary care department in Ningbo, China, and to determine factors that independently predict this polypharmacy prescription. Methods... Read More about Prevalence and predictors of polypharmacy prescription among type 2 diabetes patients at a tertiary care department in Ningbo, China: A retrospective database study.

Incidence, prevalence, risk factors and health consequences of polypharmacy in adults in South Asia: a systematic review protocol (2019)
Journal Article
Khan, N., Chattopadhyay, K., & Leonardi-Bee, J. (2019). Incidence, prevalence, risk factors and health consequences of polypharmacy in adults in South Asia: a systematic review protocol. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 17(11), 2370-2377. https://doi.org/10.11124/jbisrir-d-18-00001

Objective: The objective of the systematic review is to summarize the incidence, prevalence, risk factors and health consequences of polypharmacy in adults in South Asia. Introduction: Several studies have been conducted in South Asia on the incid... Read More about Incidence, prevalence, risk factors and health consequences of polypharmacy in adults in South Asia: a systematic review protocol.

An observational study to determine the utility of hospital administrative data to support case finding of English patients at higher risk of severe healthcare-related harm (2019)
Journal Article
Hogan, H., Cooke-O’Dowd, N., Chattopadhyay, K., van der Meulen, J., Sherlaw-Johnson, C., & Black, N. (2019). An observational study to determine the utility of hospital administrative data to support case finding of English patients at higher risk of severe healthcare-related harm. BMJ Open, 9(6), Article 025372. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2018-025372

Objectives: To identify ways of using routine hospital data to improve the efficiency of retrospective reviews of case records for identifying avoidable severe harm Design: Development and testing of thresholds and criteria for two indirect indica... Read More about An observational study to determine the utility of hospital administrative data to support case finding of English patients at higher risk of severe healthcare-related harm.

NHS Health Check and healthy lifestyle in Leicester, England: analysis of a survey dataset (2019)
Journal Article
Chattopadhyay, K., Biswas, M., & Moore, R. (2020). NHS Health Check and healthy lifestyle in Leicester, England: analysis of a survey dataset. Perspectives in Public Health, 140(1), 27-37. https://doi.org/10.1177/1757913919834584

Aims: A major component of the NHS Health Check in England is to provide lifestyle advice to eligible participants. The aims of the study were to explore the variations (in terms of uptake) in the NHS Health Check in Leicester and to determine its as... Read More about NHS Health Check and healthy lifestyle in Leicester, England: analysis of a survey dataset.

Development of a Yoga-Based Cardiac Rehabilitation (Yoga-CaRe) Programme for Secondary Prevention of Myocardial Infarction (2019)
Journal Article
Chattopadhyay, K., Chandrasekaran, A. M., Praveen, P. A., Manchanda, S. C., Madan, K., Ajay, V. S., …Kinra, S. (2019). Development of a Yoga-Based Cardiac Rehabilitation (Yoga-CaRe) Programme for Secondary Prevention of Myocardial Infarction. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2019, 1-7. https://doi.org/10.1155/2019/7470184

Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) after myocardial infarction is highly effective. It is unavailable in public hospitals in India due to limited resources. Our objective was to develop a scalable model of CR for India based on yoga, which could also appeal... Read More about Development of a Yoga-Based Cardiac Rehabilitation (Yoga-CaRe) Programme for Secondary Prevention of Myocardial Infarction.

Role of lifestyle behaviours in the ethnic pattern of poor health outcomes in Leicester, England: analysis of a survey dataset (2019)
Journal Article
Chattopadhyay, K., Akagwire, U., Biswas, M., Moore, R., Rajania, G., & Lewis, S. (2019). Role of lifestyle behaviours in the ethnic pattern of poor health outcomes in Leicester, England: analysis of a survey dataset. Public Health, 170, 122-128. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.puhe.2019.03.003

Objectives: Mediation analyses were conducted to explore the contribution of lifestyle behaviours in the ethnic pattern of poor health outcomes in Leicester, England. Study design: Cross-sectional study Methods: Health and Wellbeing Survey (201... Read More about Role of lifestyle behaviours in the ethnic pattern of poor health outcomes in Leicester, England: analysis of a survey dataset.

Barriers and facilitators to physical activity among ethnic Chinese children: a systematic review protocol (2019)
Journal Article
Wang, H., Blake, H., & Chattopadhyay, K. (2019). Barriers and facilitators to physical activity among ethnic Chinese children: a systematic review protocol. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 17(7), 1290-1296. https://doi.org/10.11124/JBISRIR-2017-003865

Objective: The purpose of this systematic review is to summarize the barriers and facilitators to physical activity among ethnic Chinese children. Introduction: Several studies have been conducted to determine the barriers and facilitators to physic... Read More about Barriers and facilitators to physical activity among ethnic Chinese children: a systematic review protocol.

Effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of a Yoga-based Cardiac Rehabilitation (Yoga-CaRe) program following acute myocardial infarction: study rationale and design of a multi-centre randomized controlled trial (2019)
Journal Article
Chandrasekaran, A. M., Kinra, S., Ajay, V. S., Chattopadhyay, K., Singh, K., Singh, K., …Yoga-CaRe Trial Team. (2019). Effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of a Yoga-based Cardiac Rehabilitation (Yoga-CaRe) program following acute myocardial infarction: study rationale and design of a multi-centre randomized controlled trial. International Journal of Cardiology, 280, 14-18. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijcard.2019.01.012

© 2019 Background: Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is a standard treatment for secondary prevention of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) in high income countries (HICs), but it is inaccessible to most patients in India due to high costs and skills requir... Read More about Effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of a Yoga-based Cardiac Rehabilitation (Yoga-CaRe) program following acute myocardial infarction: study rationale and design of a multi-centre randomized controlled trial.

Barriers and facilitators to type 2 diabetes management in the Caribbean region: a systematic review protocol (2018)
Journal Article
Nixon, A. L., Leonardi-Bee, J., & Chattopadhyay, K. (2019). Barriers and facilitators to type 2 diabetes management in the Caribbean region: a systematic review protocol. JBI Evidence Synthesis, 17(3), 267-272. https://doi.org/10.11124/JBISRIR-2017-003858

The objective of this systematic review is to summarize the barriers and facilitators to type 2 diabetes management in the Caribbean region.

Cost-effectiveness of interventions to control cardiovascular diseases and diabetes mellitus in South Asia: a systematic review (2018)
Journal Article
Singh, K., Chandrasekaran, A., Bhaumik, S., Chattopadhyay, K., Gamage, A. U., Silva, P. D., …Tandon, N. (2018). Cost-effectiveness of interventions to control cardiovascular diseases and diabetes mellitus in South Asia: a systematic review. BMJ Open, 8(4), Article e017809. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2017-017809

OBJECTIVES: More than 80% of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) and diabetes mellitus (DM) burden now lies in low and middle-income countries. Hence, there is an urgent need to identify and implement the most cost-effective interventions, particularly in... Read More about Cost-effectiveness of interventions to control cardiovascular diseases and diabetes mellitus in South Asia: a systematic review.

Glycaemic control in type 2 diabetes patients and its predictors: a retrospective database study at a tertiary care diabetes centre in Ningbo, China (2018)
Journal Article
Li, J., Chattopadhyay, K., Xu, M., Chen, Y., Hu, F., Chu, J., & Li, L. (in press). Glycaemic control in type 2 diabetes patients and its predictors: a retrospective database study at a tertiary care diabetes centre in Ningbo, China. BMJ Open, 8(3), Article e019697. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2017-019697

Objectives: The objectives of the study were to assess glycaemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2DM) at a tertiary care diabetes centre in Ningbo, China and to determine factors that independently predict their glycaemic control. Desig... Read More about Glycaemic control in type 2 diabetes patients and its predictors: a retrospective database study at a tertiary care diabetes centre in Ningbo, China.

A Qualitative Stakeholder Analysis of Avian Influenza Policy in Bangladesh (2017)
Journal Article
Chattopadhyay, K., Fournié, G., Kalam, M. A., Biswas, P. K., Hoque, A., Debnath, N. C., …Heymann, D. L. (2018). A Qualitative Stakeholder Analysis of Avian Influenza Policy in Bangladesh. EcoHealth, 15(1), 63-71. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10393-017-1285-2

© 2017, The Author(s). Avian influenza is a major animal and public health concern in Bangladesh. A decade after development and implementation of the first national avian influenza and human pandemic influenza preparedness and response plan in Bangl... Read More about A Qualitative Stakeholder Analysis of Avian Influenza Policy in Bangladesh.

Relationship between health-related quality of life and respiratory health status among coal-based sponge iron plant workers in Barjora, India (2017)
Journal Article
Biswas, M., & Chattopadhyay, K. (in press). Relationship between health-related quality of life and respiratory health status among coal-based sponge iron plant workers in Barjora, India. Journal of Public Health, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10389-017-0861-9

Background: Many coal-based sponge iron plant workers have poor health-related quality of life in general, and specifically a poor respiratory health status. However, the relationship between their health-related quality of life and respiratory healt... Read More about Relationship between health-related quality of life and respiratory health status among coal-based sponge iron plant workers in Barjora, India.

Ayurveda and lifestyle modification: research to practice (2017)
Journal Article
Chattopadhyay, K. (2017). Ayurveda and lifestyle modification: research to practice. International journal of medicine and public health, 7(3), 132-133. https://doi.org/10.5530/ijmedph.2017.3.27

The global burden of non-communicable diseases is rapidly increasing, and the essential management strategy is to follow a healthy lifestyle. Ayurveda can play a major role in this aspect, as the primary aim of Ayurveda is to prevent diseases by foll... Read More about Ayurveda and lifestyle modification: research to practice.

Respiratory health status and its predictors: a cross-sectional study among coal-based sponge iron plant workers in Barjora, India (2015)
Journal Article
Chattopadhyay, K., Chattopadhyay, C., & Kaltenthaler, E. (2015). Respiratory health status and its predictors: a cross-sectional study among coal-based sponge iron plant workers in Barjora, India. BMJ Open, 5(3), 1-7. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2014-007084

Objectives: During the past decade, coal-based sponge iron plants, a highly polluted industry, have grown rapidly in Barjora, India. The toxic effects of particulate matters and gaseous pollutants include various respiratory diseases. Understanding w... Read More about Respiratory health status and its predictors: a cross-sectional study among coal-based sponge iron plant workers in Barjora, India.

Cost-effectiveness of interventions to control cardiovascular diseases and type 2 diabetes mellitus in South Asia: protocol for a systematic review (2015)
Journal Article
Singh, K., Chandra Sekaran, A. M., Bhaumik, S., Aisola, M., Chattopadhyay, K., Gamage, A. U., …Tandon, N. (2015). Cost-effectiveness of interventions to control cardiovascular diseases and type 2 diabetes mellitus in South Asia: protocol for a systematic review. BMJ Open, 5(3), Article e007205. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2014-007205

Introduction: While a number of strategies are being implemented to control cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), the cost-effectiveness of these in the South Asian context has not been systematically evaluated. We aim t... Read More about Cost-effectiveness of interventions to control cardiovascular diseases and type 2 diabetes mellitus in South Asia: protocol for a systematic review.

Health-related quality-of-life of coal-based sponge iron plant workers in Barjora, India: a cross-sectional study (2014)
Journal Article
Chattopadhyay, K., Chattopadhyay, C., & Kaltenthaler, E. (2014). Health-related quality-of-life of coal-based sponge iron plant workers in Barjora, India: a cross-sectional study. BMJ Open, 4(9), 1-8. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2014-006047

Objectives: During the last decade, coal-based sponge iron plants, a highly polluted industry, have grown rapidly in Barjora, India. Understanding their workers’ perception of health is essential in people-centered healthcare. The aim of the study wa... Read More about Health-related quality-of-life of coal-based sponge iron plant workers in Barjora, India: a cross-sectional study.