Bachelor of Science (Microbiology)
BSc
| Status | Complete |
|---|---|
| Part Time | No |
| Years | 1998 - 2002 |
Dr Olufikayo Bamidele's Qualifications (3)
Master of Science (Public Health, Distinction)
MSc
Status Complete Part Time No Years 2012 - 2013 Project Title Exploring reasons for delayed uptake of the NHS breast screening programme among Black African women in Luton Awarding Institution University of Bedfordshire
Doctor of Philosophy (Life and Health Sciences)
PhD / DPhil
Status Complete Part Time No Years 2015 - 2019 Project Title Post Treatment for Prostate Cancer: The Experiences and Psychosocial Needs of Black African and Caribbean Men and their Partners Project Description Black men have disproportionately higher risk of developing prostate cancer (1 in 4) earlier in life and in more aggressive forms compared with Caucasian men (1 in 8). However, little is known regarding the experiences and psychosocial needs of Black men and their partners after prostate cancer treatment or how best to support them within their cultural context. The PhD study aimed to address this gap in the evidence base. Constructivist grounded theory methodology guided the conduct of the study. Data collection was done using focus groups and semi-structured interviews with 25 Black men, 11 partners and 11 healthcare professionals within an uro-oncology team. Participants were recruited in England through three NHS hospital Trusts, men who had participated in the study, researcher's colleagues and a prostate cancer charity organisation. Data was analysed using constant comparison leading to the development of a substantive theory 'man in the driving seat' . The theory aggregated data from the three sets of participants and highlighted how cultural constructions of gender roles and identities intersect with age and inevitable side effects of prostate cancer treatment to influence the psychosocial experiences and needs of Black men and their partners. The need for individual, couple-focused and culturally-sensitive psychosocial interventions to address men's and partner's information, communication and support needs were identified. Further details about the study can be accesses through the resulting publications at: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2235-9463 Awarding Institution Ulster University