Sadiq Bhanbhro

Dr Sadiq Bhanbhro PhD, MPH, MScPH, MSc, BA, AFAHEA

Senior Research Fellow


Summary

I am an interdisciplinary researcher specialising in medical anthropology. My research primarily examines the intersections of culture, gender, health and climate, with a particular emphasis on equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), anti-racism, gender-based violence—specifically honour-based abuse—and the social determinants of health and well-being.

About

Dr Sadiq Bhanbhro is a Senior Research Fellow at the Centre of Applied Health and Social Care Research (CARe) within the School of Health and Social Care, which is part of the College of Health, Wellbeing, and Life Sciences at Sheffield Hallam University. I am a part of the Maternal and Infant Health Research Group (MIHRG) in the CARe. Sadiq is the lead and founder of a Medical Anthropology and Sociology Research Network (MASRN), co-founder and co-lead of 'The Global Sex and Gender Violence Group (GSGV) and 'Anti-Racism Research Group'.

As a trained anthropologist, sociologist, public health professional and interdisciplinary researcher, I bring a unique perspective to my work. I integrate anthropological and sociological theories, practices and methods with public health research, teaching and policy development. I take an intersectional approach, emphasising social justice and using ethnographic and participatory methods to investigate public health problems and propose new insights for pragmatic solutions. 

I am actively involved in research, teaching, and supervision. I have experience securing and managing internally and externally funded research and knowledge exchange projects. I have led several local, national, and international research projects from inception to dissemination, demonstrating my ability to drive impactful research on a global scale. I have demonstrated experience in collaborating by contributing to numerous projects as a co-investigator or team member. I led the development of international research collaborations and partnerships between the university and colleagues in Pakistan, Indonesia, and Kenya. 

I have worked in various capacities with various organisations in the UK and Pakistan and completed research projects in Indonesia, Pakistan, and the Philippines. My research has been published in high-quality journals, has five book chapters, and is not just for academia. I have made a conscious effort to share my insights with the public through platforms like Conversation UK, The Express Tribune, Dawn.com, the Friday Times, and other media outlets. This demonstrates my ability to communicate complex research in a way that is accessible and engaging for all, ensuring that everyone can benefit from my work. Sadiq is a co-editor of the book 'Anti-Racist Nursing and Midwifery: A Guide for Students, Practitioners and Educators (Critical Publishing June 2025). 

Sadiq, as a Co-Investigator for the UKRI-AHRC funded Nursing Narratives project, contributed to filmmaking to produce the documentary "Exposed", which combines the stories of 19 Black, brown and migrant nurses and midwives to speak about their powerful experiences of racism before and during the pandemic. Since its release (March 2022), Exposed has been screened at 35 locations in the UK and abroad. 
Sadiq prepared and submitted the written evidence on understanding honour crimes to the UK Parliament's Women and Equalities Committee (March 22, 2023). The committee acknowledged the value of the ideas presented in the statement by accepting it and publishing it on its website as a prominent source to promote a nuanced understanding of honour crimes. 

I have led and facilitated several knowledge exchange events, notably organising a community dialogue on the concept of "honour" and its implications in honour-based abuse under the auspices of the ESRC Festival of Social Sciences (15th Year edition) and the Unlearn and Learn event at the Open University, which featured the Nursing Narratives project documentary and an anti-racist manifesto for change.

Teaching

School of Health and Social Care

College of Health, Wellbeing and Life Sciences

School of Health and Social Care
College of Health, Wellbeing and Life Sciences
Health and Social Care

Public Health

 

Modules taught:

Evidence and Inquiry for Practice 
Management and Leadership in Midwifery Care
Health, Culture and Public Health Development Work 

Research

Current projects

PI: Birthing at Burning Places: An ethnographic exploration of intersections among climate-linked risks, maternal nutritional health, and cultural practices in Sindh Pakistan. Wellcome Trust Accelerator Award (313810/Z/24/Z). 

PI: Healthier Communities Together: A Realist Evaluation of Type 2 Diabetes Action Hub (TAH Evaluation). Voluntary Action Sheffield (VAS). 

PI: Developing a Collaborative Research Network to Identify Research Priorities in Maternal and Infant Nutritional Health Risks Linked to Climate Change in Pakistan. Academy of Medical Sciences' Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF) (GCRFNGR8\1303).

Completed projects

PI: Birmingham and Lewisham Black African and Black Caribbean Health Inequalities Review (BLACHIR): Wider Determinants of Health Theme. Public Health Division, Birmingham City Council.

Co-I: Nursing Narratives – Racism and the Pandemic. UKRI Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC). (https://www.shu.ac.uk/centre-culture-media-society/projects/nursing-narratives)

PI: Maternal and Infant Health and Nutrition in Indonesia: An interdisciplinary workshop exploring opportunities and challenges for collaborative research, policy and practice development. Newton Fund - British Council. https://www.shu.ac.uk/research/specialisms/health-and-social-care-research/news/maternal-and-infant-health-and-nutrition-in-indonesia. 

PI: An Exploration of the notions of Honour and shame in Islam and their relations to Honour Killings of Women and Girls in Pakistan and within the Pakistani community in the UK. Association for Sociology of Religion. 

PI: An Ethnographic Study of Maternal Nutrition and Health in Minangkabau: A Matrilineal Community of Indonesia. British Council.

Project Lead: Rehabilitation Effectiveness and Activities for Life (REAL): Realistic Evaluation. NIHR.

Clients

Aga Khan University (AKU) Karachi, Pakistan
Andalas University Padang Indonesia
Africa International University, Kenya 
British Council
British Academy
Wellcome Trust
The Academy of Medical Sciences 
National Institute of Health Research (NIHR)
National Health Service (NHS)
Sindh University Sindh Pakistan
Quaid-i-Azam University Pakistan
World Health Organisation (WHO)

Publications

Journal articles

Jensen, E.A., Reed, M.S., Daybell, J., Rutt, L., Jensen, A.M., Arrigoni, G., ... Rodrigo, R.T. (2025). Responsible research impact: Ethics for making a difference. Open Research Europe, 5 (92). http://doi.org/10.12688/openreseurope.19649.1

Bhanbhro, S. (2025). Kinship, Patriarchal Structure and Women’s Bargaining with Patriarchy in Rural Sindh, Pakistan (Book Review). Feminist Encounters: A Journal of Critical Studies in Culture and Politics, 9 (1), 18. http://doi.org/10.20897/femenc/16028

Court, R.J., Swallow, V., El-Yousfi, S., Gray-Burrows, K., Sotir, F., Wheeler, G., ... Martin-Kerry, J. (2024). Children and young people’s preferences and needs when using health technology to self-manage a long-term condition: a scoping review. Archives of Disease in Childhood, 109 (10), 826-835. http://doi.org/10.1136/archdischild-2023-326044

Reed, M.S., Merkle, B.G., Cook, E.J., Hafferty, C., Hejnowicz, A.P., Holliman, R., ... Stroobant, M. (2024). Reimagining the language of engagement in a post-stakeholder world. Sustainability Science, 19, 1481-1490. http://doi.org/10.1007/s11625-024-01496-4

Powell, K., Fox, N.J., Bhanbhro, S., Chauhan, A., Z, A.G., Jackson, K., ... Salway, S. (2024). Sociologists in public health: marginal observers or mainstream collaborators? Perspectives in Public Health, 144 (2), 72-74. http://doi.org/10.1177/17579139231204245

Nield, L., Bhanbhro, S., Steers, H., Young, A., & Davis, S.F. (2023). Impact of Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations working with underserved communities with Ttype 2 diabetes mellitus in England. Healthcare, 11 (18). http://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare11182499

Ramamurthy, A., Bhanbhro, S., Bruce, F., & Collier-Sewell, F. (2023). Racialised experiences of Black and Brown nurses and midwives in UK health education: A qualitative study. Nurse Education Today, 126. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.nedt.2023.105840

Bhanbhro, S., Ramamurthy, A., Bruce, F., & Fero, K. (2023). Widespread racism in the UK's health and social care sector is a significant threat to public health. Population Medicine, 5 (Supple). http://doi.org/10.18332/popmed/165684

Bhanbhro, S., Kamal, T., Widoyo, R., Lipoeto, N.I., & Soltani, H. (2020). Factors affecting maternal nutrition and health: A qualitative study in a matrilineal community in Indonesia. PLoS One, 15 (6), e0234545. http://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0234545

Lusambili, A., Bhanbhro, S., & Muchanga, K. (2020). Positionality, Access to the Social Space and Place of Research: Narratives from Research in Low Middle Income Settings. People, Place and Policy. http://doi.org/10.3351/ppp.2020.6344577346

Bhanbhro, S., Shearn, K., Piercy, H., & Lamb, M. (2019). Exploring the context and underlying mechanisms that lead to quality care delivery models of comorbidities for different cohorts of People living with HIV (PLWH), in England: a rapid realist review. PROSPERO.

Twells, A., Furness, P., Bhanbhro, S., & Gregory, M. (2018). 'It's about giving yourself a sense of belonging’: community-based history and well-being in South Yorkshire. People, place and policy online, 12 (1), 8-28. https://extra.shu.ac.uk/ppp-online/

Boyle, P., Bhanbhro, S., & De Guzman, J.E. (2017). Universal healthcare in the Philippines and the scope for therapy and rehabilitation. International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation, 24 (9), 403-408. http://doi.org/10.12968/ijtr.2017.24.9.403

Gee, M., Bhanbhro, S., Cook, S., & Killaspy, H. (2017). Rapid realist review of the evidence : achieving lasting change when mental health rehabilitation staff undertake recovery-oriented training. Journal Of Advanced Nursing, 73 (8), 1775-1791. http://doi.org/10.1111/jan.13232

Mclean, S., Holden, M., Potia, T., Gee, M., Mallett, R., Bhanbhro, S., ... Haywood, K. (2017). Quality and acceptability of measures of exercise adherence in musculoskeletal settings: a systematic review. Rheumatology (Oxford, England), 56 (3), 426-438. http://doi.org/10.1093/rheumatology/kew422

Killaspy, H., King, M., Holloway, F., Craig, T.J., Cook, S., Mundy, T., ... Bhanbhro, S. (2017). The Rehabilitation Effectiveness for Activities for Life (REAL) study: a national programme of research into NHS inpatient mental health rehabilitation services across England. Programme Grants for Applied Research, 5 (7), 1-284. http://doi.org/10.3310/pgfar05070

Whitfield, M., Bhanbhro, S., Green, G., Lewis, K., Hindle, L., & Levy, C. (2016). Developing a framework for estimating the potential impactof obesity interventions in a European city. Health Promotion International, 31 (3), 684-691. http://doi.org/10.1093/heapro/dav019

Bhanbhro, S., Gee, M., Cook, S., Marston, L., Lean, M., & Killaspy, H. (2016). Recovery-based staff training intervention within mental health rehabilitation units: A two-stage analysis using realistic evaluation principles and framework approach. BMC Psychiatry, 16 (292). http://doi.org/10.1186/s12888-016-0999-y

Mclean, S., Booth, A., Gee, M., Salway, S., Cobb, M., Bhanbhro, S., & Nancarrow, S. (2016). Appointment reminder systems are effective but not optimal: results of a systematic review and evidence synthesis employing realist principles. Patient Preference and Adherence, 10, 479-499. http://doi.org/10.2147/PPA.S93046

Bhanbhro, S., Cronin De Chavez, A., & Lusambili, A. (2016). Honour based violence as a global public health problem: a critical review of literature. International Journal of Human Rights in Healthcare, 9 (3), 198-215. http://doi.org/10.1108/IJHRH-10-2015-0032

Noorie, C., Weinstein, J., Ray, J., Hood, R., & Bhanbhro, S. (2014). Early experiences in extending personal budgets in one local authority. Working with Older People, 18 (4), 176-185. http://www.emeraldinsight.com/

Mclean, S., Gee, M., Booth, A., Salway, S., Nancarrow, S., Cobb, M., & Bhanbhro, S. (2014). Targeting the use of reminders and notifications for uptake by populations (TURNUP): a systematic review and evidence synthesis. Health Services and Delivery Research, 2 (34). http://doi.org/10.3310/hsdr02340

Allmark, P., Bhanbhro, S., & Chrisp, T. (2014). An argument against the focus on Community Resilience in Public Health. BMC Public Health, 14, 62. http://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2458-14-62

Bhanbhro, S., Wassan, M.R., Shah, M., Talpur, A.A., & Wassan, A.A. (2013). Karo Kari : the murder of honour in Sindh Pakistan : an ethnographic study. International Journal of Asian Social Science, 3 (7), 1467-1484. http://www.aessweb.com/

Jones, R., Bhanbhro, S., Grant, R., & Hood, R. (2013). The definition and deployment of differential core professional competencies and characteristics in multiprofessional health and social care teams. Health and Social Care in the Community, 21 (1), 47-58. http://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2524.2012.01086.x

Bhanbhro, S., & Bryar, R.M. (2012). The experience of using appreciative inquiry in the Patient Pathways Project. AI Practitioner, 14 (3), 61-63.

Bhanbhro, S., & Bryar, R. (2012). The experience of using appreciative inquiry in the patient pathways project. International Journal of Appreciative Inquiry, 14 (3), 61-63. http://www.aipractitioner.com/ai-practitioner-august-2012-ai-research-notes

Bhanbhro, S., Drennan, V.M., Grant, R., & Harris, R. (2011). Assessing the contribution of prescribing in primary care by nurses and professionals allied to medicine : a systematic review of literature. BMC Health Services Research, 11 (330), 1-10. http://doi.org/10.1186/1472-6963-11-330

Bhanbhro, S., West, R., Cardiff, E., & Al-Salti, F. (n.d.). Exploring the mental health needs, concerns and experiences of young asylum seekers in the UK: a qualitative literature review. Mental Health Practice.

Conference papers

Sixsmith, A., Fowler-Davis, S., Bhanbhro, S., & White, R. (2023). A GLOBAL AGETECH AGENDA. INNOVATION IN AGING, 7, 487.

Davis, S., Bhanbhro, S., Fang, M., & Sixsmith, A. (2023). Towards a just transition: enabling older populations to mitigate the impact of climate change and maintain wellbeing. Population Medicine, 5 (Supple), 69-70. http://doi.org/10.18332/popmed/165474

Bhanbhro, F., Bhanbhro, S., & Kamal, S. (2023). Climate change and threats to public health in Pakistan: a gender analysis of vulnerable communities. Population Medicine, 5 (Supple), 480. http://doi.org/10.18332/popmed/165502

Mclean, S., Holden, M., Haywood, K., Harrop, D., Potia, T., Mallett, R., & Bhanbhro, M. (2017). Exercise adherence measures – why we need to start again: Findings of a systematic review and consensus workshop. Physiotherapy.

Mclean, S., Booth, A., Gee, M., Salway, S., Cobb, M., Bhanbhro, M., & Nancarrow, S. (2017). Appointment reminder systems are effective but not optimal: Results of a systematic review and evidence synthesis employing realist principles. Physiotherapy, e103-e104.

de Chavez, A.C., Bhanbhro, S., & Lusambili, A. (2016). Honour based violence and wellbeing of women and girls of Pakistani heritage in South Yorkshire (abstract only). Injury Prevention, 22 (Suppl), A259. http://doi.org/10.1136/injuryprev-2016-042156.723

Homer, C., Allmark, P., Ibbotson, R., Bhanbhro, S., & Tod, A. (2015). Weight gain following stroke : its everybody's business. In UK Stroke Forum 2015, ACC Liverpool, 2015 - 2015. https://www.stroke.org.uk/events/training-conference/uk-stroke-forum-conference-2015

Bhanbhro, M.S., & Wassan, R. (2013). Stigmatization of Hijras in Pakistan: Social exclusion and sex work. CULTURE HEALTH & SEXUALITY, 15, S247.

Khan, K., Dossa, S., & Bhanbhro, S. (2006). Equity analysis by community; and addressing the unpredictable terrain. In Geneva Health Forum, Geneva, 30 August 2006 - 1 September 2006.

Homer, C., Allmark, P., Bhanbhro, S., Ibbotson, R., & Tod, A. (2014). Long term weight gain following stroke : exploring incidence and explanations. In BSA Medical Sociology Annual Conference, Aston University, Birmingham, 10 September 2014 - 12 September 2014.

Homer, C., Tod, A., Allmark, P., Bhanbhro, S., & Ibbotson, R. (2014). Weight gain after a stroke : the issue and control. In RCN 2014 Annual International Nursing Research Conference, Glasgow, 2 April 2014 - 4 April 2014. http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/research_and_innovation/rs/research2014

Mclean, S., Booth, A., Gee, M., Salway, S., Cobb, M., & Bhanbhro, M. (2015). Appointment reminder systems are effective but not optimal: results of a systematic review and evidence synthesis employing realist principles. Physiotherapy, e980-e981.

Mclean, S., Booth, A., Salway, S., Nancarrow, S., Cobb, M., Gee, M., & Bhanbhro, M. (2015). Targeting the Use of Reminders & Notifications for Uptake by Populations (TURNUP) What is the differential effectiveness of patient reminders for improving attendance, cancellation and rescheduling of appointments? A systematic review and realist synthesis. In Primary Health Care Research Conference, Adelaide, 29 July 2015 - 2015.

Mclean, S., Booth, A., Salway, S., Nancarrow, S., Cobb, M., Gee, M., & Bhanbhro, M. (2013). Targeting the Use of Reminders & Notifications for Uptake by Populations (TURNUP). In 8th Health Services and Policy Research Conference 2013, Wellington, New Zealand, 2013 - 2014.

Mclean, S., Holden, M., Haywood, K., Potia, T., Gee, M., Mallett, R., & Bhanbhro, M. (2014). Exercise adherence measures in musculoskeletal settings: A systematic review and consensus meeting. In MACP Conference 2014, 25 October 2014.

Mclean, S., Holden, M., Haywood, K., Potia, T., Gee, M., Mallett, R., & Bhanbhro, M. (2015). Exercise adherence measures – why we need to start again: Findings of a systematic review and consensus workshop. In World Congress of Physical Therapy 2015, Singapore, 1 May 2015 - 4 May 2015.

Chowbey, P. Opportunities and challenges in eliminating gender-based violence against women in South Asia. In British Association of South Asian Studies Annual Conference 2023.

Book chapters

Bhanbhro, S. (2023). Honour Crimes. In Gender-Based Violence: A Comprehensive Guide. (pp. 285-297). Springer International Publishing: http://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-05640-6_21

Bhanbhro, S. (2023). Stalking and coercive control: Commonly used strategies in honour-based abuse against young people. In Young People, Stalking Awareness and Domestic Abuse. (pp. 141-159). Springer International Publishing: http://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-32379-9_7

Bhanbhro, S. (2023). Stalking and Coercive Control: Commonly Used Strategies in Honour-Based Abuse Against Young People. In Young People, Stalking Awareness and Domestic Abuse. (pp. 149-151). http://doi.org/10.1007/9783031323799_7

Bhanbhro, S. (2021). Brothers Who Kill: Murders of Sisters for the Sake of Family Honour in Pakistan. In Brothers and Sisters. (pp. 297-312). Springer International Publishing: http://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-55985-4_17

Bhanbhro, S. (2015). Representation of honour killings: critical discourse analysis of Pakistani English-language newspapers. In Tomas, J., & Epple, N. (Eds.) Sexuality, oppression and human rights. Oxford: Interdisciplinary Press

Books

RAMAMURTHY, F. (2025). Anti-Racist Nursing and Midwifery A Guide for Students, Practitioners and Educators.

Reports

Bhanbhro, S., Memon, Z., Ahmed, W., Ansar, F., & Soltani, H. (2024). Research priorities in maternal and infant nutritional health and risks linked to climate change in Pakistan.

Ramamurthy, A., Bhanbhro, S., Bruce, F., Gumber, A., & Fero, K. (2022). Nursing Narratives: Racism and the Pandemic - Report of Key Findings. Anti-Racism Research Group, Centre for Culture Media and Society, Sheffield Hallam University.

Bhanbhro, S., & Al-Salti, F. (2021). A rapid evidence review of wider determinants of health inequalities experienced by Black African, Black Caribbean and Black-mixed ethnicity communities in Birmingham, Lewisham and the UK.

Bhanbhro, S. (2016). Maternal and Infant Health and Nutrition in Indonesia Workshop Report.

Homer, C., Allmark, P., Bhanbhro, S., Ibbotson, R., & Tod, A. (2015). Weight gain following stroke in younger age (below 70 years) in men and women: challenges and opportunities for prevention and action. Sheffield, UK: Collaboration for Leadership in applied Health Research and Care. http://clahrc-yh.nihr.ac.uk/our-themes/public-health-and-inequalities/end-of-project-report

Allmark, P., Bhanbhro, S., & Chrisp, T. (2013). RESILIENT ROTHERHAM? NHS Rotherham.

Bhanbhro, S. (2013). Knowledge exchange exploratory visit. Sheffield Hallam University.

Bhanbhro, S., & Whitfield, M. (2012). Estimating the impact of obesity initiatives. Unpublished.

Mclean, S., Holden, M., Haywood, K., Potia, T., Gee, M., Mallett, R., & Bhanbhro, S. (n.d.). Recommendations for exercise adherence measures in musculoskeletal settings: a systematic review and consensus meeting. Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.

Theses / Dissertations

Bhanbhro, S. (2021). Uncovering community notions of honour and their relation to honour killings. (Doctoral thesis). Supervised by Barley, R., Allmark, P., & Hirst, J. http://doi.org/10.7190/shu-thesis-00414

Internet Publications

Bhanbhro, S. (2024). Extreme heat’s toll. https://www.dawn.com/news/1849804/extreme-heats-toll

Bhanbhro, S., & Ramamurthy, A. (2024). Nursing Narratives: Racism and the Pandemic Written evidence to UK Covid-19 Inquiry.

Bhanbhro, S. (2023). Reports of ‘honour-based’ abuse increased following lockdowns and change to police recording rules. https://theconversation.com/uk

Bhanbhro, S., Ramamurthy, A., Faye, B., & Fero, K. (2023). Widespread racism in the UK’s health and social care sector significantly threatens public health. https://pandemicandbeyond.exeter.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/NursingNarratives_policy-brief-FINAL_Feb22.pdf

Bhanbhro, S. (2023). Dissecting The Anatomy Of Feudal Power In Sindh. https://thefridaytimes.com/17-Apr-2023/dissecting-the-anatomy-of-feudal-power-in-sindh

Bhanbhro, S. (2023). Racism is an overlooked challenge to UK Healthcare Services. https://issuu.com/ihmpublish/docs/the_loop_issue_9_april_-_june_2023?fr=xKAE9_zU1NQ

Bhanbhro, S. (2023). Honour-Based Abuse: Still an invisible crime. https://committees.parliament.uk/writtenevidence/114470/pdf/

Bhanbhro, S. (2023). Imran Khan Leans Into His Patriarchal Side By Glorifying Ghairat. https://thefridaytimes.com/22-Mar-2023/imran-khan-leans-into-his-patriarchal-side-by-glorifying-ghairat

Bhanbhro, S. (2022). International Family Nursing Association features Nursing Narratives.

Bhanbhro, S. (2022). Racism in the NHS is rampant: nurses demand action. https://www.independentnurse.co.uk/content/blogs/racism-in-the-nhs-is-rampant-nurses-demand-action

Bhanbhro, S. (2022). Pakistan again faces questions over ‘honour’ killings as brother acquitted of social media star’s murder. https://theconversation.com/uk

Bhanbhro, S. (2022). How karo-kari continues to haunt Sindh. https://tribune.com.pk/article/94084/how-karo-kari-continues-to-haunt-sindh

Bhanbhro, S. (2022). What are we rewarding the Human Rights Ministry for? https://tribune.com.pk/article/97543/what-are-we-rewarding-the-human-rights-ministry-for

Bhanbhro, S., Ramamurthy, A., Fero, K., & Bruce, F. (2022). Policy brief for Arts and Humanities Research Council’s Pandemic and Beyond Initiative. https://pandemicandbeyond.exeter.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/NursingNarratives_policy-brief-FINAL_Feb22.pdf

Bhanbhro, S. (2020). Covid-19 and the antibiotics dilemma. https://tribune.com.pk/article/96994/covid-19-and-the-antibiotics-dilemma

Bhanbhro, S. (2020). Child marriages: coerced adulthood and the loss of innocence. https://tribune.com.pk/article/94455/child-marriages-coerced-adulthood-and-the-loss-of-innocence

Bhanbhro, S. (2019). Sindh's quick, cheap and ludicrous tribal courts make a mockery of justice. https://tribune.com.pk/article/91436/sindhs-quick-cheap-and-ludicrous-tribal-courts-making-a-mockery-of-justice

Bhanbhro, S. (2019). The liberal and the ‘liberally corrupt. https://tribune.com.pk/article/91039/the-liberal-and-the-liberally-corrupt

Bhanbhro, S. (2017). Do you take antibiotics for a seasonal flu or viral infection? If yes, then you’re as ignorant as the doctor who prescribed it. https://tribune.com.pk/article/60319/do-you-take-antibiotics-for-a-seasonal-flu-or-viral-infection-if-yes-then-youre-as-ignorant-as-the-doctor-who-prescribed-it

Bhanbhro, S. (2017). Forced conversions of Hindu girls in Pakistan make a mockery of its constitution. https://theconversation.com/uk

Bhanbhro, S. (2017). Indonesia’s Minangkabau culture promotes empowered Muslim women. https://theconversation.com/uk

Bhanbhro, S. (2017). Violence in the name of ‘honour’ is a public health problem not a cultural one. https://theconversation.com/uk

Bhanbhro, S. (2015). Honour Based Violence - what is it? https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/13652648

Bhanbhro, S., Gee, M., Helen, B., Cook, S., & Killaspy, H. (2015). Exploring the factors that predict long-term change in practice when multidisciplinary staff teams in inpatient mental health rehabilitation units undertake training aimed at increasing their engagement with recovery-based practice: a rapid realist review protocol. https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO

Bhanbhro, S., Holden, M., Potia, T., Gee, M., Mallett, R., & Mclean, S. (2013). Recommendations for exercise adherence measures: findings from a systematic review and consensus workshop (protocol). https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/

Media

Lambert, N. (2024). What is so-called honour-based abuse, and why is it rising? [Video]. Mental Health Nurses Association: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHwZF525VQU

Bhanbhro, S. (2022). How to change honour stories for saving lives? TEDx Talks

Ramamurthy, A., & Fero, K. (2022). EXPOSED. [Film]. Migrant Media: https://nursingnarratives.com/exposed/

Presentations

Bhanbhro, S. (2025). Honour-Based Abuse: Understanding and the Role of Health, Social, and Education Professionals. Presented at: Inter-Professional Learning Symposia, Online

Bhanbhro, S. (2025). Gender Dynamics in Primary Healthcare Decision Making. Presented at: National Symposium on Primary Healthcare, Karachi Pakistan

Bhanbhro, S. (2025). Nursing Narrative: Racism and the Pandemic - Impact and Engagement. Presented at: REF Impact Workshop, SHU Collegiate Library

Bhanbhro, S. (2025). Honour-Based Abuse (HBA): Health and Well-being of Women and Girls. Presented at: Intersecting Trauma and Justice: Violence Against Women and Families, Sheffield

Bhanbhro, S. (2024). Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) & Cultural Competency for Researchers. Presented at: CPD Session for National Evaluation and Learning Partnership team, SHU Collegiate Campus

Bhanbhro, S. (2024). Untangling relationships between honour-based abuse and Islam. Presented at: Project dldl/ድልድል Annual International Conference 2024, London

Bhanbhro, S. (2024). Let’s Talk about Racism in Nursing Education. Presented at: Film Screening, Glasgow

Bhanbhro, S. (2024). Engaging Communities to Tackle Honour-Based Abuse. Presented at: The Tackling HBA Conference 2024, Online

Bhanbhro, S., & Nield, L. (2023). Embedding equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) into research. Presented at: CPD for Council for Allied Health Professions Research (CAHPR) members, Online

Bhanbhro, S. (2023). Equality, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EEDI) Essentials for Health & Social Research. Presented at: HRI Methodology Seminar Series 2023-2024, Online

Bhanbhro, S. (2023). Critical Ethnographic Analysis of Honour-Related Violence and Killings in Pakistan. Presented at: British Association of South Asian Studies Annual Conference, University of Leeds

Bhanbhro, S., & Chowbey, P. (2023). Conference Panel: Opportunities and challenges in eliminating gender-based violence against women in South Asia. Presented at: British Association for South Asian Studies Annual Conference 2023, University of Leeds

Bhanbhro, S. (2023). Racism is a threat to healthcare services in the UK: The lessons learnt from the Nursing Narrative project. Presented at: EDI Seminar Series, Sheffield

Bhanbhro, S. (2022). Climate change and threats to health and social well-being in Pakistan: views from men and women from most vulnerable communities. Presented at: Climate Change, Displacement and Disease, Islamabad

Bhanbhro, S. (2022). Nursing Narratives: Findings and Lessons for the University. Presented at: Invited Presentation, Nottingham

Bhanbhro, S. (2022). Health risks of flooding in Pakistan. Presented at: Pakistan Solidarity Fundraiser Event, Online

Bhanbhro, S. (2022). Ethnographic analysis of honour crimes. Presented at: the 5th Annual Ethnographies of Crime, Harm, and Social Control Symposium, Cambridge

Bhanbhro, S. (2022). Investigating racism in the UK’s healthcare sector. Presented at: Creating Knowledge Conference 2022, SHU City Campus

Bhanbhro, S. (2022). Honour Crimes: A Critical Analysis of the Predominant Understanding. Presented at: Invited Talk, Sheffield

Bhanbhro, S. (2022). The Racialised Journey of Ethnic Minority Healthcare Workers from Education to Healthcare Settings in the UK. Presented at: Invited Talk at Sheffield Diverse Voices in Healthcare Conference 2022, Online

Bhanbhro, S. (2022). Culture, Gender and Health: Intersecting themes in anthropology of public health. Presented at: Invited Talk, Online

Bhanbhro, S. (2021). Nursing Narratives: Racism and the Pandemic. Presented at: Creating Knowledge Conference 2021, SHU City Campus

Bhanbhro, S. (2020). Reporting qualitative research: stepwise guidelines for researchers. Presented at: HRI Monthly Seminar, Online

Bhanbhro, S. (2019). Reconceptualising the notion of honour in relation to honour-related violence and killings in South Asia. Presented at: the 11th International Convention of Asia Scholars, Leiden, the Netherlands

Bhanbhro, S. (2019). Honour Related Violence and Honour Killings (Crimes in the name of honour): Exploring Rhetoric & Reality. Presented at: Evaluating Evidence for Practice L6 Student Inspirational Lecture, Heart of the Campus

Bhanbhro, S. (2018). Benefits and Challenges of Multidisciplinary Working: Experiences from the Imagine Supported Project. Presented at: Creating Knowledge Conference 2018, SHU City Campus

Bhanbhro, S., Barley, R., Allmark, P., & Hirst, J. (2018). Community Notions of Honour Concerning Honour Killings of Women and Girls. Presented at: the Psychology, Sociology, and Politics Annual Conference, Sheffield

Bhanbhro, S. (2017). Honour-based violence is a global public health problem. Presented at: Invited Keynote Speaker in Thematic Area Violence, Conflict and Resistance at Interdisciplinary Conference Building Bridges in a Complex World, Chania, Crete, Greece

Bhanbhro, S. (2017). Can critical medical anthropology theory and methods contribute to improving global maternal health? Presented at: Newton Fund Researcher Links Workshop on Critical Medical Anthropology: Making it Work for Policy, Wellbeing and Welfare, Oaxaca, Mexico

Bhanbhro, S., Liputo, I., & Soltani, H. (2016). An Ethnographic Study of Maternal Nutrition and Health in Minangkabau: A Matrilineal Community of Indonesia. Presented at: Newton Fund Researcher Links Workshop, Padang, Indonesia

Bhanbhro, S. (2016). Universal Health Coverage: How Anthropology can make a difference? Presented at: British Council/Newton Fund Researcher Links Workshop on Universal Health Coverage, Manila, the Philippines

Bhanbhro, S. (2015). Women’s Access to Resources and Maternal Nutrition. Presented at: A British Council Funded Researcher Links Workshop, 'Nutrition Policy to Practice in Pakistan: Exploring the Challenges and Research Opportunities, Islamabad

Homer, C., Allmark, P., Bhanbhro, S., Ibbotson, R., & Tod, A. (2014). Long term weight gain following stroke: exploring incidence and explanations. Presented at: Medical Sociology Annual Conference, Birmingham

Bhanbhro, S. (2014). The Political Economy of Honour-Based Violence. Presented at: 1st Global Conference on Sexuality, Oppression and Human Rights, Mansfield College, Oxford

Bhanbhro, S. (2014). Representations of 'honour killing' in Pakistani newspapers: a critical discourse analysis. Presented at: Why Discourse Matters? Theoretical and Methodological Practices of Discourse Analysis - 2nd Graduate conference, Frankfurt Germany, 2014

Bhanbhro, S. (2014). Representation of ‘Honour Killing’ in Pakistani Newspapers: A Critical Discourse Analysis. Presented at: Why does Discourse matter? Graduate Conference on Theoretical and Methodological Practices of Discourse Approaches, Goethe University Frankfurt, Germany

Homer, C., Allmark, P., Bhanbhro, S., Ibbotson, R., & Tod, A. (2014). Weight gain after a stroke: the issue and control. Presented at: Royal College of Nursing, Glasgow

Bhanbhro, S. (2013). Murders in the name of honour - findings from an ethnographic study. Presented at: 2nd Annual International Conference, London

Bhanbhro, S., Dossa, S., & Khan, K. (2010). Participatory Action Research to Analyse and Address Inequities in Access to Primary Health Care: A Case Study of Union Council, Pakistan. Presented at: the First Global Health System Research Symposium, Montreux Switzerland

Bhanbhro, S. (2008). Experiences of women survived in armed tribal conflict: a case study of Union Council Khuhra district Khairpur Sindh Pakistan. Presented at: The Asia Workshop on Gender, Conflict and Development “In Search of Peace and Development: Women Hold Half the Ground", Davao Philippines, 2008

Bhanbhro, S., Dossa, S., & Khan, K. (2006). Equity analysis by community; and addressing the unpredictable terrain. Presented at: Geneva Health Forum, Geneva

Posters

Homer, C., Allmark, P., Bhanbhro, S., Ibbotson, R., & Tod, A. (2015). Weight gain following stroke: it's everybody's business. Presented at: UK stroke Forum 2015, Liverpool

Homer, C., Allmark, P., Bhanbhro, S., Ibbotson, R., & Tod, A. (2014). Long term weight gain following stroke: exploring incidence and explanations. Presented at: Health and Wellbeing Research Day, Sheffield Hallam University

Datasets

Bhanbhro, S., Nield, L., & Follwer-Davies, S. (2022). VAS Diabetes Project 2021-22.. http://doi.org/10.17032/shu-180038

Other publications

Dung, D., Bhanbhro, S., Ramamurthy, A., & Bond, C. (2025). An intersectionality analysis of the task allocation to nurses (at a ward level) in healthcare settings: A systematic review protocol. PROSPERO: https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/view/CRD420251038899

Other activities

Editor: People, Place and Policy
Review editor: Life-Course Epidemiology and Social Inequalities in Health (a speciality section of Frontiers in Public Health)
Editorial Board Member Progressive Research Journal of Arts and Humanities (PRJAH), Sindh University Jamshoro, Pakistan 
Elected Council Member of the British Association of South Asian Studies (BASAS) – (Nov 1, 2023, to present). 
Member of SHU Academic Board (Aug 1 2022 – present)
Member of the Centre for Applied Health and Social Care Research (CARe) Executive Management Board.  
Co-lead Society of Gender Professionals (SGP) – Gender and Climate Justice Circle
Global Assessor - Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (RSTMH) - 2018 to 2020
Panel member and Reviewer - Newton Fund/British Council (2018 - to present)
Specialist Invited Reviewer - National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) and Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC).

Postgraduate supervision

I am interested in offering PhD supervision for topics related to medical anthropology and ethnography, investigating intersections between culture, climate change, health and well-being, equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI), race/racism, and gender-based violence, particularly honour-based abuse.

Current PhD Students

Maysoon Shafiq, ‘An ethnographic study exploring Pakistani Muslims access to palliative care in England’.
Dusu Dung, ‘An Intersectionality Analysis of the division of labour in Healthcare Settings in England’. 
Jahanara Rowell, ‘Qualitative Exploration to Address the Psychosocial Needs of Refugee Children in the UK’. 

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