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Rasha Alkholy is a Research Associate in Nursing & Midwifery and holds the position of Clinical Lecturer in Family Medicine at Cairo University. She has held academic roles since 2005, including Assistant Lecturer and Clinical Demonstrator, and has served on committees such as the Egyptian Board of Family Medicine's RCGP Exam Committee. Her expertise spans mental health, geriatric care, and family medicine, with a focus on anxiety, depression, and end-of-life care.
Education:
- Master in Science (MSc Global Mental Health), London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (2018)
- Doctor of Medicine (MD Family Medicine), Cairo University (2012)
- Bachelor of Medicine, Cairo University (2003)
Research Focus: Alkholy's work addresses mental health challenges in older adults, barriers to mental healthcare, and the role of family physicians in end-of-life care. She employs mixed-methods approaches to study anxiety, depression, and socioeconomic factors affecting health behaviors, contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health equity and education.
Key Awards:
- Best Overall Presentation (Peer Vote), 2021
- Best Poster Presentation, 2021
- President's Doctoral Scholar Award, 2019
Collaborations: She contributed to a qualitative study on illness representations and help-seeking behaviors in older adults with anxiety, collaborating with the University of Manchester. Her work spans international research teams across psychiatry, gerontology, and public health.
