My name is Ali Al-Osaimi – I am the Lifestyle Improvement Programme Manager working for Sandwell Public Health. I am the part-time student rep. As a senior Public Health Programme Manager, I have the responsibility for a portfolio of services which includes NHS Health Check programme, diabetes prevention programme, Healthy Sandwell Portal as well as … Continue reading “Student Rep Report: Introduction and Reflections (08.05.17)”
Month: March 2018
Outstanding Teaching Award (June 2016)
We would like to congratulate our programme director, Dr Krish Nirantharakumar, for recently receiving an outstanding teaching award from the University and the Guild of Students. Krish has been recognised for his excellent teaching style and overall commitment to students. He would like to extend his thanks to everyone involved in efforts to organise and run the MPH course, … Continue reading “Outstanding Teaching Award (June 2016)”
Research Highlight: Understanding the Perceived Causes of Postnatal Depression: A Qualitative Systematic Literature Review (31.01.17)
Background: Postnatal depression is a major public health concern, which may produce adverse outcomes for the mother, the infant and the family. Aim: To systematically review the qualitative evidence that comprehensively explores the perceived causes of postnatal depression. Methods: Following the PRISMA (2009) guidelines, a systematic review was conducted from February 2016 through to May … Continue reading “Research Highlight: Understanding the Perceived Causes of Postnatal Depression: A Qualitative Systematic Literature Review (31.01.17)”
Student Module Review: ESRM (31.01.17)
I was quite fascinated with research method as early as first year in medical school, conducting a study on Emergency Obstetrics Care knowledge among medical student over a 2years period- a naïve attempt at cohort study- one I would certainly give more thought now were I to conduct the study again as a knowledgeable University … Continue reading “Student Module Review: ESRM (31.01.17)”
Student Dissertation Topic Highlight (31.01.17)
Mental health outcomes of unaccompanied refugee minors: A systematic review of current research By Joyce Erogun, MPH Student The topic of this dissertation is the mental health outcomes of unaccompanied refugee minors (URMs). This systematic review will summarise all relevant studies that are longitudinal in design, focused on the outcome of this population. Previous studies … Continue reading “Student Dissertation Topic Highlight (31.01.17)”
Module Focus: Health Economics (31.01.17)
This was the third year that the MPH Health Economics module ran alongside the Economic Evaluation module of the MSc Health Economics and Health Policy and MSc Health Economics and Econometrics. Some sessions were specifically developed to introduce MPH students, and students of Genomic Medicine, to key concepts in health economic evaluation and healthcare priority … Continue reading “Module Focus: Health Economics (31.01.17)”
Student Rep Report: Introduction and Term One Reflections (31.01.17)
My first term on the MPH at the University of Birmingham has really renewed my passion for learning. The university itself has a fantastic atmosphere which hits you from the minute you walk on campus and spot inspirational Old Joe standing tall above you. Then you get the buzz of the beginning of another academic … Continue reading “Student Rep Report: Introduction and Term One Reflections (31.01.17)”
Social Media Update: Join the MPH linkedin group today!
LinkedIn is a social networking site designed specifically for the professional community and is great for connecting with like-minded individuals in your current/desired field of work. The MPH linkedin group now contains over 250 members and is regularly updated with conversations, course-related information and public health job opportunities. If you haven’t already, get involved and join … Continue reading “Social Media Update: Join the MPH linkedin group today!”
Research Highlight: Taking the Public Health approach to tackling violence in Stoke-on-Trent (13.06.16)
Violence has a devastating impact on individuals, families and communities. The World Health Organisation acknowledges that “violence of all sorts is strongly associated with social determinants” and therefore a different approach to tackling the problem of violence needs to be developed. Office for National Statistics (ONS) data shows the rate for incidents of violence with … Continue reading “Research Highlight: Taking the Public Health approach to tackling violence in Stoke-on-Trent (13.06.16)”
Student Dissertation Topic Highlight (13.06.16)
Food Rules: Exploring eating behaviour and conception of household food rules within adolescent-parent dyads By Susannah Tooze, MPH Student Over recent decades, the worldwide prevalence of obesity has increased exponentially and the rising level of overweight and obesity among children is of particular concern. Obese children are at risk of remaining obese in adulthood and … Continue reading “Student Dissertation Topic Highlight (13.06.16)”