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health inequalities PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
We have 41 health inequalities PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
We have 41 health inequalities PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
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Lancaster University Faculty of Health & Medicine, Division of Health Research
100% of our research environment is judged to be world-leading (4*) in REF2021. The Division of Health Research (DHR) has an active research community comprising over 100 staff from a range of academic and applied backgrounds. Read more
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A mixed method study to describe the factors associated with palliative care inequalities experienced by heart failure patients in the North West, and the impact of these inequalities
Aim of PhD. This exciting funded PhD project is supervised by palliative care academics with expertise in mixed methods, routinely collected health data and extensive PhD supervision experience. Read more
Health PhD
Overview. As a PhD student in the Department for Health at Bath you will have the opportunity to undertake original, in-depth research under expert supervision working in one of the top rated research Universities in the UK. Read more
Classifying catchment: examining practice location and population in general practice
Project Description. “Levelling up” general practice is a key NHS goal, aiming to reduce health inequalities by ensuring access to primary care. Read more
Improving Mental Health Literacy: Exploring and understanding how young adult carers of seriously ill relatives from ethnically diverse backgrounds recognise and seek support for their own mental and emotional-wellbeing
Evidence tells us that supporting a family member with a terminal illness is difficult and can have immediate and long-lasting impact on family carers including mental and emotional distress such as, experiencing anxiety and lead to depression. Read more
PhD opportunities in Public Health and Health Promotion at Brunel University London
Examine the impact of policies, strategies and interventions in Public Health with a PhD and be at the forefront of improving the health and wellbeing of individuals in our communities. Read more
4-year PhD Studentship: Evaluating the impact of Magnesium Sulphate fetal neuroprotection on cerebral palsy rates in England
Around 10% of very preterm births in developed countries result in Cerebral Palsy (CP),1representing a significant burden for affected individuals, families,2 and healthcare services. Read more
Understanding inequalities in physical activity, sedentary time, sleep and dietary behaviours and the associations with physical and mental health in young people
Loughborough University is a top-ten rated university in England for research intensity (REF, 2014) and an outstanding 66% of the work of Loughborough’s academic staff who were eligible to be submitted to the REF was judged as ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’, compared to a national average figure of 43%. Read more
(NIHR) Towards the development of a conceptual framework for specialist mental health pharmacy practice in primary care
To address widening health inequalities and medicines optimisation and safety for populations with mental illness, NHS organisations and Health Education… Read more
4-year PhD Studentship: Implementing value-based healthcare methods in the Healthier Together ICS
Healthcare performance improvement is inhibited by a myriad of disparate goals. In response, Porter (2010) advocated achievement of high value for patients as the appropriate shared goal, defined as “health outcomes achieved per dollar spent”. Read more
The Dunhill Medical Trust - Inequalities and digitalisation of GP services
There has been a rapid push to digital access of services during the COVID-19 pandemic. It is not clear how this has affected older people's use of services, health and wellbeing. Read more
4-year PhD Studentship: Addressing reasons for disparities in technology use for diabetes self-management by children and young people from minoritised or socio-economically disadvantaged groups
Care outcomes for children and young people (CYP) living with diabetes in England and Wales continue to improve. One of the key outcomes is glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) with internationally recognised target levels to prevent potentially life-limiting complications. Read more
Sunlight and skin type: exploring the vitamin D status of the black-skinned population in UK
Research Group:
Molecular Environmental Sciences
Vitamin D is necessary for calcium homeostasis, and thus a healthy musculoskeletal system. It is also implicated in contributing to defences against a range of other ailments including autoimmune diseases, respiratory tract infections and cancers. Read more
KESS MbyRes Studentship: From Red Sea House: A multi-methods study to map dementia care in order to improve the lives of older people from minority ethnic backgrounds living in residential care
This is a funded MbyRes, including a generous stipend and tuition fees, with well-resourced circumstances for a successful scholarship. Read more