Susan Waigwa

Susan Waigwa is a Research Fellow at the University of Liverpool, specializing in public health with a focus on women’s health. Her work addresses critical issues such as reproductive health, violence against women and girls (VAWG), and female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C). She completed her PhD at the University of Birmingham and previously worked as a researcher there until joining Liverpool in 2024. Her current research explores menopause experiences among Black and Chinese women in the UK, emphasizing ethnic disparities in healthcare.

Education:

• Masters in Public Health, Coventry University, UK
• PhD in Public Health, University of Birmingham, UK

Research Interests:

• Reproductive health challenges including perineal trauma and menopause
• Socio-cultural dimensions of FGM/C and forced marriage
• Health education interventions for marginalized communities

Key Projects:

• Developing a wound management tool for childbirth-related perineal trauma
• Advocacy work with Birmingham and Solihull Women’s Aid supporting survivors of VAWG
• Evaluating health education models to combat FGM/C

Grants & Collaborations: Collaborations include the Birmingham-led Chapter Collaborative Group and Parliament Health Committee submissions. Her work bridges clinical practice, community advocacy, and policy development.