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Lailah Alidu is a Lecturer in the Department of Applied Health Sciences at the University of Birmingham, UK. She holds a PhD in Health Psychology (University of Birmingham), an MPhil in Population and Health (University of Cape Coast, Ghana), and a BA in Population and Family Life (University of Cape Coast).
Her research focuses on health and wellbeing in vulnerable and hard-to-reach populations, including migrants, ethnic minorities, and older adults. Key themes include cultural determinants of health behaviors, gender-based violence, pandemic response disparities, and health equity. Current projects include the PREVENT Study examining pregnancy perceptions and analyses of COVID-19 misinformation in UK Black communities.
Her work spans academic disciplines such as health psychology, global health, and epidemiology. She has contributed to studies on FGM care protocols, acculturation and obesity among migrants, and sexual health patterns in Sub-Saharan Africa. Her research consistently emphasizes intersectional approaches to addressing health disparities.
Lailah collaborates widely, including with institutions in Ghana and the UK. No specific grants or awards are listed in the provided texts.
