I am a Lecturer developing an international profile in Global Health research.

I am leading a programme of research looking at developing a research participation framework to improve women's participation in research and generate real-world evidence. 

This is expected to improve the access of ethnic minority and immigrant women in high-income countries to existing health, social, and community services. My research interests also explore how the strengths of ethnic minority-led non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and faith-based organisations (FBOs) can be used to address health inequalities.

Since 2012, my research focus has aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 5 (SDG -5) on Gender Equality and Women Empowerment, SDG 3 on Universal Access to healthcare globally, and SDG 10 on Reduced Inequalities.

I continue to undertake community-based action research, underpinned by Black Feminist Thought, that will practically influence policy and practice and improve health outcomes for women from ethnic minority and immigrant groups in the UK and globally across various health issues.

I am primarily a global health researcher with a background in public health education and promotion and social statistics. My research interests span a range of public health issues, ultimately focusing on improving women's access to health and social care services.

I am keen to enhance the use of health services by people from immigrant populations in the UK by working with healthcare professionals and service user groups to improve care pathways. Findings from my research continue to highlight a significant need for collaborative work between statutory service providers, commissioners, and leaders of immigrant NGOs and faith-based organisations.

My research focuses on strengthening the health workforce and enhancing interprofessional collaboration internationally. I am currently working with colleagues in Nigeria on a project to build the capacity of community health workers to conduct research within their health posts and in rural communities.

Prof Jo Hart - University of Manchester

Prof Lucie Byrne-Davies - University of Manchester

Prof David Schultz - University of Manchester 

• Quantitative Data Analysis Using SPSS 
• Expertise in recruitment to research studies
• In-depth Interview Skills
• Focused Groups Discussion Sessions
• Thematic Analysis 
• Community-based Participatory Action Research
• Cross-sectional Qualitative Study Design
• Nominal Group Technique

ILM Level 5 Certificate in Coaching and Mentoring 2020

Practitioner Level 3 Diploma in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) Life Skills Coaching 2018

Life Coaching Diploma 2017

PhD (2016, University of Manchester): Thesis Title: Factors Influencing the Disclosure and Help-Seeking Practices of Nigerian Women Resident in England with Lived Experience of Domestic Violence and Abuse.

MSc (2010, Centre for Census and Survey Research, University of Manchester): Social Research Methods and Statistics

BSc (2006, First Class Honours, Babcock University): Public Health

I am committed to the University of Manchester Social Responsibility agenda, and I am heavily involved in public engagement activities. I am the Chair of the Board of Trustees for a Greater Manchester-based registered charity, whose charitable objects is to preserve and protect the health, both physical and mental, of persons who have suffered or are suffering from domestic violence and/or domestic abuse, and stress and depression.

I am a member of the Greater Manchester for Women 2028 (GM4Womem28) think tank group, working to advance equality for women and girls across Greater Manchester. I am part of the Safety group – given my on-going work on domestic violence and abuse against women.

I am a Local Authority School Governor for a Primary School in Manchester, and I volunteer as the Chair of the inclusion committee.  

My research interests are in the following areas:

• Improving access to and utilisation of health services by immigrant groups
• Involvement of immigrant NGOs and Faith-Based Organisations in Public Health Initiatives (especially domestic violence and abuse prevention initiatives)
• Enhancing the participation of Ethnic minority women in Breast cancer research
• Health workforce capacity strengthening in Low and Middle-Income Countries

University Research Ethics Committee (UREC)

I am a chair of UREC Proportionate committee. I am a permanent member of the UREC proportionate committee.

DENT 10340

POPH 62130

POPH 62411

POPH 62212

Manchester Access Programme

PhD Opportunities

I welcome enquiries from prospective students who will like to conduct research around global health issues. Particularly, women's health, oral health inequalities or in any area of my methodological expertise.