Mr Jesse Usman
School of Health & Society
Current positions
Lecturer
Biography
Jesse holds a BSc in Biochemistry, an MSc in Biotechnology, an MSc in Nursing (Mental Health), and a Master’s in Public Health (MPH). Currently, Jesse is pursuing a PhD in Health and Social Care, focusing on co-designing a digital health intervention to reduce salt intake in people of African descent (PoAD).
Building on a multidisciplinary academic background, Jesse has developed a strong commitment to addressing health challenges, particularly within ethnic minority populations, integrating co-design methodologies to develop culturally tailored interventions and promote health equity through education and accessible care.
Jesse's research Interests include:
Co-Design of Interventions
Health Equity
Health Education
Digital Health (especially gamification)
Areas of Research
Co-Design of Interventions: Collaborating with communities to develop tailored, sustainable health solutions.
Health Equity: Addressing systemic disparities to ensure equitable access to mental health care for vulnerable groups, especially people of African Descent (PoAD).
Health Education: Promoting culturally relevant education to improve health literacy and empower communities.
Digital Health: Leveraging technology and gamification to enhance access to and delivery of health services.
Mental Health Nursing
Public Health
Co-design
Health Equity