Understanding the lived experiences and support needs of minoritised ethnic people with multiple long-term conditions

Project details:
Background

This project is a direct progression from Project 1 whose combined findings are suggestive of racial/ethnic inequalities in the prevalence and impact of multiple long-term conditions (MLTCs). Racially/ethnic minoritised people are also more likely than their white counterparts to report poor care quality, dissatisfaction primary care, and lack of support to manage their long-term conditions. Within the health care setting, there may be opportunities to target clinical and self-management support for people with multiple conditions from minoritised ethnic groups. Despite, this few have examined what is required to improve health outcomes for racially/ethnic minoritised people with MLTCs..

Dr Brenda Hayanga

Brenda is Research Fellow based at the Department of Global Health &Social Medicine, King's College London. Her research focuses on understanding health and socio-economic inequalities among people from minoritised ethnic groups from an interdisciplinary, multi-level perspective and how these play out in later life.

Dr Sujith Prankumar

Sujith is Postdoctoral Research Associate based at the Department of Global Health & Social Medicine, King's College London. A health sociologist with additional training in religion, philosophy and human rights, his research focuses on social difference, inequality, and the lived experiences of health and illness, particularly among minoritised communities.

The research team

The Advisory Group consists of members of the public, clinical and academic experts and members of external organisations which strive to reduce inequities in health(care)

The advisory board members provide input on the research process including highlighting priorities that need to be addressed to tackle inequities in healthcare for minoritised ethnic group people with MLTCs, interpreting study findings, dissemination, and identifying best practice. The advisory group is integral for guiding the research and ensuring that the project is responsive to the needs of minoritised ethnic people with MLTCs and their carers.

The Advisory Group

Collaborators

Diversity Resource International (DRI) is a non-profit Community Interest Company that supports ethnically diverse and migrant communities. They will support dissemination and community engagement efforts.

The Race Equality Foundation is an independent, national and Black, Asian and minoritised ethnic led charity that aims to positively transform the lives of people from minoritised ethnic communities. They will provide guidance to ensure the findings are relevant for policy and practice.