Lynda Rajan

1.2k total citations
25 papers, 964 citations indexed

About

Lynda Rajan is a scholar working on General Health Professions, Epidemiology and Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health. According to data from OpenAlex, Lynda Rajan has authored 25 papers receiving a total of 964 indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 7 papers in General Health Professions, 7 papers in Epidemiology and 6 papers in Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health. Recurrent topics in Lynda Rajan's work include Breastfeeding Practices and Influences (7 papers), Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum (4 papers) and Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions (3 papers). Lynda Rajan is often cited by papers focused on Breastfeeding Practices and Influences (7 papers), Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum (4 papers) and Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions (3 papers). Lynda Rajan collaborates with scholars based in United Kingdom, Mexico and United States. Lynda Rajan's co-authors include Ann Oakley, Adrian Grant, Helen Turner, Meg Wiggins, Miranda Mugford, Ian Roberts, Helen Austerberry, Alan S. Rigby, Sandy Oliver and Ann Oakley and has published in prestigious journals such as BJOG An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Health Technology Assessment and Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion.

In The Last Decade

Lynda Rajan

25 papers receiving 870 citations

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

Peers by citation overlap · career bar shows stage (early→late) cites · hero ref

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
Lynda Rajan United Kingdom 14 382 282 227 213 209 25 964
Paul A. Buescher United States 19 254 0.7× 418 1.5× 168 0.7× 286 1.3× 123 0.6× 43 1.1k
Margaret Cooke Australia 23 552 1.4× 411 1.5× 417 1.8× 421 2.0× 132 0.6× 41 1.4k
Marita Paunonen Finland 20 423 1.1× 276 1.0× 180 0.8× 150 0.7× 368 1.8× 47 1.0k
Earl Siegel United States 16 218 0.6× 432 1.5× 101 0.4× 157 0.7× 192 0.9× 46 1.2k
Sandra Campbell Australia 22 259 0.7× 326 1.2× 117 0.5× 157 0.7× 150 0.7× 66 1.0k
Laurie Zephyrin United States 19 446 1.2× 312 1.1× 111 0.5× 312 1.5× 170 0.8× 55 1.1k
Helen Stapleton Australia 22 427 1.1× 452 1.6× 167 0.7× 666 3.1× 302 1.4× 60 1.5k
Theda Borde Germany 16 176 0.5× 366 1.3× 133 0.6× 162 0.8× 368 1.8× 61 958
Jonathan G. Shaw United States 21 553 1.4× 624 2.2× 149 0.7× 236 1.1× 185 0.9× 73 1.4k
Gunnar Tschudi Bondevik Norway 20 401 1.0× 181 0.6× 195 0.9× 176 0.8× 198 0.9× 53 1.2k

Countries citing papers authored by Lynda Rajan

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Fields of papers citing papers by Lynda Rajan

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Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Lynda Rajan

This figure shows the co-authorship network connecting the top 25 collaborators of Lynda Rajan. A scholar is included among the top collaborators of Lynda Rajan based on the total number of citations received by their joint publications. Widths of edges represent the number of papers authors have co-authored together. Node borders signify the number of papers an author published with Lynda Rajan. Lynda Rajan is excluded from the visualization to improve readability, since they are connected to all nodes in the network.

All Works

20 of 20 papers shown
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Rajan, Lynda, et al.. (2015). Competency Mapping Analysis: A Study Conducted in Specific Package Industry at Puducherry State of India. European Journal of Business and Management. 7(19). 147–157. 2 indexed citations
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Wiggins, Meg, Ann Oakley, Ian Roberts, et al.. (2004). The Social Support and Family Health Study: a randomised controlled trial and economic evaluation of two alternative forms of postnatal support for mothers living in disadvantaged inner-city areas. Health Technology Assessment. 8(32). iii, ix–x, 1. 256 indexed citations
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Oakley, Ann, et al.. (2003). Including Culturally Diverse Samples in Health Research: A Case Study of an Urban Trial of Social Support. Ethnicity and Health. 8(1). 29–39. 28 indexed citations
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Rajan, Lynda, et al.. (2000). Eating habits and reactions to dietary advice among two generations of Caribbean people: a South London study, part 1. Practical Diabetes International. 17(6). 183–186. 7 indexed citations
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Oakley, Ann, Lynda Rajan, & Helen Turner. (1998). Evaluating parent support initiatives: lessons from two case studies. Health & Social Care in the Community. 6(5). 318–330. 24 indexed citations
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Oliver, Sandy, Lynda Rajan, Helen Turner, et al.. (1996). Informed choice for users of health services: views on ultrasonography leaflets of women in early pregnancy, midwives, and ultrasonographers. BMJ. 313(7067). 1251.2–1253. 36 indexed citations
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Oakley, Ann, et al.. (1996). Social support in pregnancy: Does it have long-term effects?. Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology. 14(1). 7–22. 65 indexed citations
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Oakley, Amanda, Melanie Mauthner, Lynda Rajan, & Helen Turner. (1995). Supporting vulnerable families: an evaluation of Newpin.. PubMed. 68(5). 188–91. 10 indexed citations
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Rajan, Lynda. (1994). The impact of obstetric procedures and analgesia/anaesthesia during labour and delivery on breast feeding. Midwifery. 10(2). 87–103. 60 indexed citations
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Rajan, Lynda. (1993). Perceptions of pain and pain relief in labour: the gulf between experience and observation. Midwifery. 9(3). 136–145. 25 indexed citations
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Rajan, Lynda & Ann Oakley. (1993). No pills for heartache: The importance of social support for women who suffer pregnancy loss. Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology. 11(2). 75–87. 46 indexed citations
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Rajan, Lynda. (1992). 'Not just me dreaming': parents mourning pregnancy loss.. PubMed. 65(10). 354–7. 10 indexed citations
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Oakley, Ann & Lynda Rajan. (1991). Social Class and Social Support: The Same or Different?. Sociology. 25(1). 31–59. 51 indexed citations
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Oakley, Ann, et al.. (1990). A comparison of different sources of information about pregnancy and childbirth. Journal of Biosocial Science. 22(4). 477–487. 19 indexed citations
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Oakley, Ann, Lynda Rajan, & Adrian Grant. (1990). Social support and pregnancy outcome. BJOG An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology. 97(2). 155–162. 201 indexed citations
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Oakley, Ann, Lynda Rajan, & Andrea Grant. (1990). Social support and pregnancy outcome. International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics. 33(4). 385–386. 5 indexed citations
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Rajan, Lynda & Ann Oakley. (1990). Low birth weight babies: The mother's point of view. Midwifery. 6(2). 73–85. 22 indexed citations
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Oakley, Ann, Lynda Rajan, & Adrian Grant. (1990). Social Support and Pregnancy Outcome. Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey. 45(11). 741–741. 2 indexed citations
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Rajan, Lynda. (1986). A room of their own.. PubMed. 82(1). 40–1. 1 indexed citations

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