South Asians, specifically Pakistanis living in socio-economically deprived areas of the UK have an elevated risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), diabetes and obesity(1). CVD is a multifaceted illness and influenced by factors such as age, gender, ethnicity, environment, and individual lifestyle choices(2). Cultural understanding can enable primary care practitioners to advocate appropriate health practices for … Continue reading “Research Highlight: Social Capital and the pursuit of cardiovascual health: interviews with Pakistani migrants in the West Midlands, UK (15.02.16)”
Student Dissertation Topic Highlight (15.02.16)
Investigating how parity may cause an increase incidence in Metabolic Syndrome and how this may influence mortality By Eve McGill, MPH Student This year for my dissertation I have chosen to study parity and its effects on Metabolic Syndrome (MetS); parity refers to the number of previous pregnancies of >20 weeks. I will be analysing a … Continue reading “Student Dissertation Topic Highlight (15.02.16)”
Student Module Highlight: Public Health in low and middle income countries (15.02.16)
By Oyintenane Suowari, MPH Student As a medical practitioner, I have had varied exposures in different fields of medicine, with particularly interesting experiences in the field of public health. My previous experiences in public health include my introduction to it as a medical student and work done as a medical officer in rural areas in my … Continue reading “Student Module Highlight: Public Health in low and middle income countries (15.02.16)”
Module Focus: Epidemiology, Statistics and Research Methods (15.02.16)
This year almost 150 participants registered for ESRM, a 50% increase on the previous year. Attendees were a mixture of students from 4 MSc courses, research students, and staff. The ESRM module covers two full weeks at the beginning of the MPH course and can be challenging due to the amount of information covered. Despite this, students’ feedback indicated that it was … Continue reading “Module Focus: Epidemiology, Statistics and Research Methods (15.02.16)”
Student Rep Report: Term One – Reflections (15.02.16)
This really is a new phase in my life. I have had a rewarding 14 year career in public health (NHS and local authority) which I have been able to fit around 2 children, but I knew that I wanted to achieve more. My passion lies in influencing and shaping the wider public health agenda, … Continue reading “Student Rep Report: Term One – Reflections (15.02.16)”
Research Highlight: Development and validation of a COPD risk prediction score (19.09.15)
COPD is the third leading cause of mortality worldwide (1) and widely underdiagnosed.(2) A number of methods have been proposed for identifying individuals with undiagnosed disease early to prevent further disease progression. However this requires additional healthcare resources and more efficient approaches are needed. One approach is to use risk prediction models that use data … Continue reading “Research Highlight: Development and validation of a COPD risk prediction score (19.09.15)”
Student Dissertation Topic Highlight (19.09.15)
Clinical handover for outpatients with chronic health conditions accessing government healthcare in Himachal Pradesh, India By Claire Humphries, MPH (International) Student This project has been conceived and designed with the aim of contributing to literature that will enhance the continuity and overall quality of health care in low and middle-income countries (LMICs). Introduction: Clinical handover has been defined … Continue reading “Student Dissertation Topic Highlight (19.09.15)”
Student Highlight: Helping with heart and hand (19.09.15)
By Luke Robertshaw, MPH Student For the past 14 years I have been working with an international charity, which has given opportunities for involvement in development work in Haiti and Eastern Europe. I am writing this contribution from a hostel in Cluj-Napoca, Romania where I am helping support local NGO’s working among marginalised Roma communities. … Continue reading “Student Highlight: Helping with heart and hand (19.09.15)”
Module Focus: International Health Protection (19.09.15)
A very interesting week was had by both students and lecturers during the International Health Protection module. A wide range of globally important topics were covered, from communicable disease to climate change, and delivered by a range of speakers, many of whom had worked abroad in the field of health protection. Students particularly liked lectures … Continue reading “Module Focus: International Health Protection (19.09.15)”
Student Rep Report: Term Three – Reflections (20.09.15)
Two years ago, I decided I was ready to turn the vague idea of obtaining a masters degree into a reality. When I started looking at where I wanted to apply, I had clear ideas about what kind of MPH programme I wanted, as well as further goals on the other side of completing my … Continue reading “Student Rep Report: Term Three – Reflections (20.09.15)”