Dr Jesse Usman
School of Health & Society
Current positions
Lecturer
Biography
Jesse brings a multidisciplinary academic background and a strong commitment to addressing health challenges that disproportionately affect ethnic minority communities. His research integrates implementation science, gamification, and co-design methodologies to develop culturally tailored interventions that promote health equity.
Jesse is particularly passionate about advancing inclusive health education, improving access to care, and embedding cultural humility as a foundational principle within healthcare systems and professional training. His work spans digital health innovation, community engagement, and the development of practical tools to support culturally responsive practice across sectors.
Areas of Research
Health Equity.
Cultural Humility in Healthcare and Education Systems.
Digital Health Innovation, with a focus on Gamification and Culturally Tailored Interventions.
Areas of Supervision
Health Equity and the Social Determinants of Health.
Cultural Humility in Education and Healthcare Systems.
Inclusive and Culturally Responsive Health Education.
Digital Health Interventions in Minority and Underserved Populations.
Gamification for Health Behaviour Change.
Co-designed and Community-led Health Promotion Initiatives.
Mental Health Nursing
Public Health
Co-design
Community-based participatory research
Health Equity
Cultural Humility
Qualifications
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B.Sc. Biochemistry
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Ph.D Health and Social Care
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MPH
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M.Sc Nursing (MH)
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M.Sc Biotechnology